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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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Features
/ 3 years ago[ICE TIME] A World Championships to Remember for Kaori Sakamoto and Shoma Uno
The transformation of Sakamoto and Uno from talented, successful performers on the global stage into world champions has been a thrill...
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Horse Racing
/ 3 years agoA Super Saturday for Japanese Horse Racing in Dubai
“As the level of Japanese racehorses has increased over the years, I’ve been really proud to showcase it on the global...
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Sumo
/ 3 years agoWakatakakage Upends Takayasu in Playoff to Claim First-Ever Emperor's Cup
The Fukushima native becomes the first new sekiwake in 86 years to claim the championship.
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Figure Skating
/ 3 years agoPapadakis, Cizeron Thrill Home Fans with Fifth World Crown in Ice Dance
The French duo held on to their lead after the rhythm dance, exhibiting precision and flair, and prevailed with a world-record...
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Features
/ 3 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Samurai Blue Make It to Seventh Consecutive World Cup
The Japan men’s soccer team completed its quest with late drama against Australia, getting two goals from substitute Kaoru Mitoma.
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Figure Skating
/ 3 years agoShoma Uno, Yuma Kagiyama Win Gold, Silver at World Championships in France
“I’m very happy with this achievement. I have worked very hard. I’m happy to finally be first.” ―Uno, 2022 Olympic bronze...
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Sumo
/ 3 years agoShodai Stuns Takayasu to Set Up a Thrilling Final Day at Spring Basho
Rank-and-filers Takayasu, Kotonowaka and sekiwake Wakatakakage all have a shot at the title.
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Figure Skating
/ 3 years agoKaori Sakamoto Wins World Title with Sublime Performance in France
The Olympic bronze medalist's victory gave Japan its first world title by a woman since Mao Asada won the last of...
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Figure Skating
/ 3 years agoMuramoto, Takahashi Well off Lead in Ice Dance at World Championships
The Japanese partners proceeded through their elements relatively smoothly until Takahashi lost his balance and stumbled on a twizzle in the...
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Sumo
/ 3 years agoTakayasu Overpowers Takakeisho to Take Sole Lead at Spring Basho
The rank-and-filer is bidding for his first title and is one win ahead of Wakatakakage.