Track and Field
Mondo Duplantis Sets 14th World Record to Win the Gold in Tokyo
Pole vaulter Mondo Duplantis cleared 6.30 meters on his final attempt at Tokyo's National Stadium and claimed his third consecutive world championships...
Boxing
Naoya Inoue Outclasses Murodjon Akhmadaliev and Wins by Unanimous Decision
In his first fight to go the distance since November 2019, Naoya Inoue exhibited his exceptional boxing skills and retained his super...
Track and Field
Oblique Seville Wins the 100-Meter Title at the World Championships
Showcasing his talent as a sprinter, Oblique Seville captured his first world title in track's most electrifying event at Tokyo's National Stadium.
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Soccer
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Sumo
/ 3 years agoIchinojo Claims First Emperor’s Cup as Takakeisho Upsets Terunofuji
No. 2 maegashira Ichinojo beat Ura in an earlier bout to go one better than the lone grand champion.
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Features
/ 3 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Lionel Messi Entertains Fans During PSG’s Japan Tour
Fittingly, the Argentine legend scored the first goal in the French club's tour-opening win over Kawasaki Frontale.
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Features
/ 3 years ago[ICE TIME] World Champions Shoma Uno, Kaori Sakamoto Headline Grand Prix Series
Without Yuzuru Hanyu, Nathan Chen and suspended Russian skaters, the 2022-23 Grand Prix season will have a different vibe.
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Sumo
/ 3 years agoShodai Upsets Terunofuji on Penultimate Day of Nagoya Basho
The lone grand champion is tied with Ichinojo heading into the final day.
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Baseball
/ 3 years ago[NPB NOTEBOOK] Orix Rookie Ren Mukunoki Comes Within One Strike of No-Hitter
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Features
/ 3 years ago[NOTES on a SCORECARD] LIV Golf Makes Staggering Offer to Hideki Matsuyama
The new golf tour’s aggressive plans to make a big publicity splash are on full display in pursuit of marquee names.
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Sumo
/ 3 years agoTerunofuji Stays Tied For Lead as Nagoya Basho Hit with COVID-19 Withdrawals
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Figure Skating
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Basketball
/ 3 years agoJapan's Rally Falls Short Against Australia in FIBA Asia Cup Quarterfinals
The Akatsuki Five, playing without injured forward Yuta Watanabe, showcased their long-range shooting skills throughout the game.