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[ICE TIME] Mao Shimada Remains a Skater Without Parallel on the Junior Circuit
So far ahead of the competition, the biggest opponent Mao Shimada, a 16-year-old, three-time world junior champion, will likely face in the...
Baseball
Roki Sasaki Impresses in Scoreless Spring Debut with Dodgers
Entering with much fanfare in the fifth inning, Roki Sasaki showcased his high-speed pitches and allowed zero runs in three innings against...
Baseball
Rintaro Sasaki Playing Well, But Still Seeking His 1st Home Run for Stanford
After 12 games, Rintaro Sasaki is batting .360 with 14 RBIs for the Cardinal. The Iwate Prefecture native says he's "just trying...
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Tennis
/ 3 years agoInjured Naomi Osaka to Skip Italian Open
Osaka’s left Achilles tendon injury forces her to miss the French Open tuneup event.
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Sumo
/ 3 years agoGrand Champion Terunofuji Bounces Back With Win Over Takayasu
While far from overpowering, the win will give the yokozuna a boost of confidence.
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Horse Racing
/ 3 years agoDanon Scorpion Edges Matenro Orion for Victory in the NHK Mile Cup
Yuga Kawada collected his 20th career Japan Racing Association Grade I win, taking the lead with 100 meters remaining in a...
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Sumo
/ 3 years agoGiant Slayer Daieisho Stuns Yokozuna Terunofuji on Day 1
The lone grand champion is looking to bounce back from injuries in the Summer Basho.
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Horse Racing
/ 3 years agoCrown Pride Fades Late, Finishes 13th in Kentucky Derby
As jockey Christophe Lemaire’s horse runs out of steam, 80-1 Rich Strike claims the second-biggest upset in race history.
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Features
/ 3 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Cannes Debut for Tokyo 2020 Olympics Film
Prominent director Naomi Kawase’s project is set to be shown on May 25 in the Festival de Cannes Classics Selection.
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Baseball
/ 3 years ago[NPB NOTEBOOK] Former Major Leaguer Freddy Galvis Struggles to Find His Rhythm in Japan
The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks are hoping the veteran infielder can get back into the swing of things down on the farm.
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Basketball
/ 3 years agoRui Machida Makes Winning Debut in WNBA
The Washington Mystics guard played nearly 17 minutes in the team’s first game of the 2022 season.
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Horse Racing
/ 3 years agoChristophe Lemaire Fulfills Dream of Competing at Kentucky Derby
Japanese thoroughbred Crown Pride’s jockey for the 148th Run for the Roses has always wanted to compete in the iconic American...
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Sumo
/ 3 years agoTerunofuji Aiming to Get Back on Track at Summer Tournament
If healthy, the lone yokozuna will be the man to beat, but Mitakeumi and Wakatakakage seek to challenge.