News
SPORTS SHORTS | Japanese Judoka Excel in the Tokyo Grand Slam
Reporting on judo's Tokyo Grand Slam, freestyle skier Ikuma Horishima, the Japan women's curling squad's latest competition and other sports news.
Baseball
Shohei Ohtani Named AP Athlete of the Year for the 4th Time
After hitting a career-high 55 home runs and helping the Dodgers win their second straight World Series, Shohei Ohtani won his third...
Horse Racing
Champions Cup: W Heart Bond Triumphs in a Photo Finish
Jockey Ryusei Sakai won his third consecutive Champions Cup by guiding 4-year-old Kizuna progeny W Heart Bond to her first Grade 1...
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Boxing
/ 5 months agoHiroto Kyoguchi, a Former 2-Division Champ, Announces His Retirement
Osaka Prefecture native Hiroto Kyoguchi retired with a 19-3 (12 KOs) record. He won world titles in the mini-flyweight and the...
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Baseball
/ 5 months agoMasataka Yoshida Set to Start Triple-A Rehab Assignment with Worcester
Boston Red Sox outfielder/designated hitter Masataka Yoshida has been sidelined while recovering from offseason surgery on his right shoulder.
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Features
/ 6 months agoJAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK | New Leadership: Hashimoto and Arimori Promoted to Top Positions
Tokyo 2020 Olympic chief Seiko Hashimoto and two-time Olympic marathon medalist Yuko Arimori have been picked for top leadership roles at...
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Baseball
/ 6 months agoNPB NOTEBOOK | SoftBank Hawks Win the Interleague Title as PL Teams Dominate Their CL Rivals
All six Pacific League squads completed the interleague campaign with winning records. The Hiroshima Carp (9-9) had the best record among...
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News
/ 6 months agoSPORTS SHORTS | Former Judoka Aaron Wolf to Pursue a Career in Pro Wrestling
Reporting on Aaron Wolf becoming a pro wrestler, MLB pitcher Shota Imanaga's return following an injury, the Urawa Reds' exit from...
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Baseball
/ 6 months agoODDS and EVENS | Seiya Suzuki Providing Potent Run Production for the Cubs
Seiya Suzuki already has 21 home runs this season, matching his MLB season-high total from 2024, and his teammates think he...
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Soccer
/ 6 months agoFrontale Defender Kota Takai to Join Tottenham
Kota Takai, who is 20, is set to test his skills under the watchful eye of new Tottenham boss Thomas Frank...
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News
/ 6 months agoX Games: Japan Showcases Skateboarding and BMX Talent in Osaka
Kairi Netsuke was victorious in the men's skateboard street final at Kyocera Dome. Yohei Uchino and Rim Nakamura triumphed in BMX...
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Baseball
/ 6 months agoShohei Ohtani Shows MLB What True Sportsmanship Is
After he was hit by a pitch in June 19's brawl-marred game, Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani lightened the mood with a...
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Baseball
/ 6 months agoWorld Children's Baseball Foundation Appoints Women to Its Board for 1st Time
Sportscaster Rie Oh and retired table tennis star Kasumi Ishikawa have joined the World Children's Baseball Foundation Board of Councilors.
