Golf
Xander Schauffele Wins the Baycurrent Classic in Yokohama
Golfer Xander Schauffele, who was tied for the lead heading into the final round at Yokohama Country Club, claimed his 10th career...
Features
ODDS and EVENS | Aonishiki Forges Ahead with Ambitious Sumo Goals
Ukrainian wrestler Aonishiki has journeyed from the bottom to the top of sumo's six-division structure faster than anyone since the current era's...
News
Volleyball: World Challenge Series Gives High-Level Preparation for the Season
Japan national team stars Yuki Ishikawa of Italian club Perugia and Suntory's Ran Takahashi squared off in an exhibition series, thrilling volleyball...
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Features
/ 3 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Hakuho Begins Next Chapter of Sumo Life
The all-time great wrestler takes over as the Miyagino stablemaster, replacing his mentor, who is retiring at age 65.
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Features
/ 3 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Swimmer Kyoko Iwasaki Made Olympic History 30 Years Ago
The 14-year-old from Shizuoka Prefecture became the sport’s youngest Olympic gold medalist, winning the women’s 200-meter breaststroke final at the Barcelona...
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 3 years agoEDITORIAL | One Year On: Respecting the Legacy of the Tokyo Olympics
The one-year anniversary is the time to consider the tangible and intangible assets the Tokyo Games left behind and how they...
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Judo
/ 3 years agoKosei Inoue: The Allure of Group Competition and Spreading Judo Goodwill
Helping overseas judo clubs with recycled uniforms was challenging after the invasion of Ukraine, so NPO JUDOs asked individuals to carry...
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Soccer
/ 3 years agoStrong Japanese Influence at the Heart of Celtic's Domestic Revival
Former Yokohama F. Marinos boss Ange Postecoglou’s club looks to build off its success last season with another title in the...
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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
The 22-year-old would have joined four others on the NPB no-no list this season.