Features
JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK | Mihailo Petrovic Appointed New Nagoya Grampus Manager
Mihailo Petrovic, the 2018 J.League Manager of the Year, has vowed to "pursue attractive, quality soccer," while always striving for victory with...
Horse Racing
Asahi Hai Futurity Stakes Preview: A Tough Test for 2-Year-Olds
Recent big-name winners of the Asahi Hai Futurity Stakes have included Do Deuce (2021) and Jantar Mantar (2023). The race was first...
Rugby
Rugby is a 'Hooligan's Game Played by Gentlemen'
The earliest evidence of rugby in Japan dates to 1866 in Yokohama, but the heart of the game, fought by universities and...
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Features
/ 3 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Chiba Jets Adapting to New Coach John Patrick's Style of Play
With more than one-fourth of the season complete, the Chiba Jets are thriving under Patrick's leadership, relying on high-energy play and...
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Figure Skating
/ 3 years agoNozomu Yoshioka Claims Bronze Medal at Junior Grand Prix Final
"I barely made it to third place, but I am very happy," Yoshioka said after securing a spot on the podium...
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Figure Skating
/ 3 years agoShoma Uno Wins Gold and Sota Yamamoto Claims Silver at the Grand Prix Final
Uno's combination of power and finesse in the Grand Prix Final resonated with the fans, who gave him a standing ovation...
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Baseball
/ 3 years ago[NPB NOTEBOOK] 'Murakami-sama' Honored for Creating Buzz in Japanese Baseball
NPB Triple Crown winner Munetaka Murakami's nickname ー "Murakami-sama" ー was selected as Japan's top buzzword for 2022.
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Figure Skating
/ 3 years agoKaori Sakamoto and Mai Mihara Post 1-2 Finish in Short Program at Grand Prix Final
Skating to "Rock with U" at the Grand Prix Final, Sakamoto posted a clean scoresheet and received a level four on...
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Figure Skating
/ 3 years agoMao Shimada Captures Junior Grand Prix Final Title with Strong Showing
The 14-year-old Tokyo native receives the big score she needed in her free skate to claim the women's title at the...
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Boxing
/ 3 years agoWhy Paul Butler Will Win the Undisputed Bantamweight Title Fight
Paul Butler will cause a seismic upset when he beats Naoya "Monster" Inoue to become the undisputed bantamweight champion.
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Boxing
/ 3 years agoWhy Naoya Inoue Will Win the Undisputed Bantamweight Title Fight
Facing Paul Butler in this high-profile bout, Naoya Inoue will confirm again that he's the world's No. 1 fighter in the...
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Figure Skating
/ 3 years agoShoma Uno, Sota Yamamoto and Kao Miura Are 1-2-3 After Men's Short Program at Grand Prix Final
Uno, who has 99.99 points heading into the men's free skate at the Grand Prix Final, displayed power and finesse in...
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Figure Skating
/ 3 years agoMao Shimada Leads After Short Program at Junior Grand Prix Final
The two-time Japan junior champion is planning a triple axel and a quad toe loop as part of her free skate...
