Features
ODDS and EVENS | Miho Takagi Returns to Winning Form in Preparation for 2026 Olympics
Miho Takagi, who's gearing up for her fourth Olympic Games, triumphed in two races in the latest Speed Skating World Cup, boosting...
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SPORTS SHORTS | Kansei Matsuzawa Named to the AP All-America Team
Reporting on University of Hawaii place-kicker Kansei Matsuzawa, ski jumper Nozomi Maruyama's career-best season, snowboarder Ayumu Hirano and more.
Horse Racing
Hanshin Juvenile Fillies: Triumphant Star Anise Matches Record Time
The Drefong-sired filly clocked 1:32.6 en route to victory in the 77th Hanshin Juvenile Fillies, winning by 1¼ lengths in Takarazuka, Hyogo...
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Baseball
/ 5 months agoNationals Pitcher Shinnosuke Ogasawara Makes MLB Debut
Ex-Chunichi Dragons starter Shinnosuke Ogasawara was the losing pitcher in a 6-4 defeat to the Boston Red Sox on July 6....
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Features
/ 6 months agoJAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK | Naomi Osaka Continues to Struggle in Tennis Comeback
Former world No 1 Naomi Osaka lost in the third round at Wimbledon, extending her long run of disappointing results at...
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/ 6 months agoSPORTS SHORTS | Basketball: Japan Women and Denmark Settle for Tie in Exhibition Match
Reporting on the Japan women's basketball team, Masataka Yoshida's injury rehab, rising golf star Shuri Sakuma and Mikki Fight's narrow win...
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Basketball
/ 6 months agoODDS and EVENS | Tomoya Higashino Brings Basketball Passion and Smarts to His New Job
After nine meaningful years as the Japan Basketball Association's technical committee chair, Tomoya Higashino is the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins' new president.
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 6 months agoFix the JOC Before Hashimoto Talks of Hosting Olympics Again
If Seiko Hashimoto really aims to restore trust in the JOC, she must articulate a vision and be prepared to exercise...
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Boxing
/ 6 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
/ 6 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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/ 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...
