Figure Skating
Shoma Uno Wins Second Straight World Title Despite Free Skate Struggles
Although he wasn't at his best, Shoma Uno showed the heart of a champion, finding a way to win. His strong program...
Sumo
Daieisho Moves Closer to Claiming Second Emperor's Cup at the Spring Basho
The komusubi grappler ended the Spring Basho title hopes of rank-and-filer Midorifuji, who lost for the fourth day in a row.
Baseball
EDITORIAL | World Baseball Classic Reminds Japan of the Pure Joy Baseball Can Deliver
The games at the 2023 World Baseball Classic were of such high caliber that they conveyed the inherent joy of baseball at...
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Baseball
/ 6 days agoJapan to Face Upstart Mexico in World Baseball Classic Semifinal Showdown
Hard-throwing youngster Roki Sasaki is scheduled to start the game for Samurai Japan, which needs a win to advance to the...
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Features
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Winter Sports
/ 7 days agoGihado Kadota, First Japanese to Complete the World's Most Difficult Ice Climbing Route
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Sumo
/ 1 week agoTakakeisho Pulls Out of the Spring Basho While Midorifuji Moves into the Sole Lead
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Sumo
/ 1 week agoMitakeumi Beats Takakeisho, All but Ending the Ozeki's Promotion Chances
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Baseball
/ 1 week agoMurakami, Okamoto Spark Japan Over Italy and Into WBC Semifinals
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Sumo
/ 1 week agoTakakeisho Keeps Promotion Hopes Alive with Bounce-Back Win over Ryuden
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Features
/ 1 week ago[ICE TIME] Japan Favored to Collect More Medals at Coupe du Printemps
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Baseball
/ 1 week agoCuba Edges Australia 4-3 to Reach the WBC Semifinals
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Sports Talk
/ 1 week ago#21 Sports Talk — On the Spot for the World Baseball Classic with Jim Armstrong
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