Baseball
EDITORIAL | Latest MVP for Shohei Ohtani: Speechless at His Infinite Potential
It was unanimous. Ohtani was named MVP for the third time in his MLB career, twice in the AL and now in...
Horse Racing
Japan Cup: Do Deuce Completes a Magnificent Comeback to Win the G1 Race
With legendary jockey Yutaka Take handling the reins, Heart's Cry-sired Do Deuce sprinted from last place to first place and won the...
Baseball
Chieh Hsien Chen Delivers Key Homer as Taiwan Stuns Japan in the Premier12 Final
Previously undefeated Japan couldn't come up with key hits against Taiwan's pitchers and failed to defend its Premier12 title at Tokyo Dome.
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Features
/ 3 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Ichiro Suzuki to be Inducted Into Mariners Hall of Fame in 2022
The MLB great will be honored by the Mariners at their ballpark next August, and he'll likely be enshrined at the...
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Baseball
/ 3 years agoBuffaloes Rally Past Swallows in Ninth for Dramatic Win in Japan Series Opener
Masataka Yoshida delivers a walk-off double as Orix overcomes a two-run deficit in the final inning.
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Figure Skating
/ 3 years agoTatsuya Tsuboi, Rion Sumiyoshi Lead After Short Programs at Japan Junior Championships
Tsuboi built a lead of more than 12 points, while Sumiyoshi held a narrow advantage in points over Azusa Tanaka in...
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Sumo
/ 3 years agoIn-Form Takakeisho Dispatches Okinoumi to Share Lead with Terunofuji
The resurgent ozeki is displaying the type of sumo that allowed him to win this tournament in 2020.
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Horse Racing
/ 3 years agoJapan Cup Showcases Nation’s Racing Culture as the Biggest Annual Event on the Calendar
Successful foreign horses, trainers and jockeys have helped raise the event’s global profile since it began more than 40 years ago.
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Figure Skating
/ 3 years agoKao Miura Aiming High at Japan Junior Championships
Miura and Tatsuya Tsuboi are among the top contenders for the men’s title, while Hana Yoshida and Mao Shimada are expected...
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Sumo
/ 3 years agoRejuvenated Takakeisho Flying High at Kyushu Tournament
The ozeki notched a one-sided win over Takarafuji to stay tied for the lead with Terunofuji and Abi.
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Basketball
/ 3 years agoJapan Men's Basketball Coach Tom Hovasse Reflects on Olympic Experience, New Goals
Hovasse shares insights on his old job, serving as the women's national team coach, and capturing the silver medal at the...
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Baseball
/ 3 years agoIt’s Unanimous! Shohei Ohtani Wins 2021 American League MVP Award
The two-way star became the first Japanese player to be chosen as a Most Valuable Player in the major leagues since...
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Baseball
/ 3 years agoFrom Worst to First: Japan Series Features Two Teams That Have Completely Reversed Their Fortunes
Will the superb pitching of Orix be able to contain the explosive hitting of Yakult?