Basketball
Gunma Crane Thunders are Playing High-Caliber Defense This Season
Fueled by a determined effort on defense, the Gunma Crane Thunders have emerged as the B.League's most-improved team under new coach Kyle...
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Predictions 2025: How Will Japan and its Athletes Fare in Soccer, Rugby and Boxing This Year?
Building toward World Cups in soccer and rugby, Japan's men's teams are entering an important year. And in boxing, will we see...
Golf
Hideki Matsuyama Breaks PGA Tour 72-Hole Record
Veteran golfer Hideki Matsuyama carded a 35-under 257 to win The Sentry, the PGA Tour's season-opening event, in Hawaii. It was his...
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Baseball
/ 3 years agoEDITORIAL | Ohtani’s MVP Award Will Inspire the Next Generation
It would be ideal if Japan could learn from the American baseball world and welcome and encourage youngsters to try challenges...
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Horse Racing
/ 3 years agoContrail Concludes Career with Thrilling Victory in 41st Japan Cup
With Yuichi Fukunaga controlling the reins, the Deep Impact-sired brown colt rides off into retirement with a high-profile victory in his...
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Sumo
/ 3 years agoPerfect Finish: Terunofuji Defeats Takakeisho to Close Out the Kyushu Tourney With a 15-0 Record
The lone yokozuna won his second straight tournament at the sport's highest rank.
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Baseball
/ 3 years agoSwallows cap remarkable turnaround with Japan Series victory over Buffaloes
Pinch hitter Shingo Kawabata delivers the key hit for Yakult in the 12th inning.
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Sumo
/ 3 years agoTerunofuji Wraps Up Emperor's Cup With Clutch Win Over Abi
The Mongolian grand champion won his second straight title at the sport's highest rank.
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Sumo
/ 3 years agoRank-And-Filer Abi Upsets Takakeisho to Keep Championship Hopes Alive at Kyushu Meet
The No. 15 maegashira will face undefeated yokozuna Terunofuji on Day 14 with the title in the balance.
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Baseball
/ 3 years agoAdam Jones Delivers Winning Shot as Orix Lives to See Another Day in Japan Series
The former major leaguer connected for a clutch solo homer that sends the series back to Kansai.
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Sumo
/ 3 years agoTerunofuji Topples Upset-Minded Meisei to Remain Perfect at Kyushu Tournament
The lone yokozuna has a one-win lead over ozeki Takakeisho and rank-and-filer Abi.
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Features
/ 3 years ago[ICE TIME] Yuma Kagiyama’s Rocket Rise Continues with No. 1 Ranking in World Standings
With the Beijing Olympics just over two months away, it is all coming together for Kagiyama at the right time.
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Horse Racing
/ 3 years agoShahryar is a Rising Star Heading Into the 2021 Japan Cup
In the run-up to the 41st Japan Cup on Sunday, November 28, JAPAN Forward is highlighting two of the most accomplished...