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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...
Sumo
Predictions 2025: Sumo Looking Beyond the Terunofuji Era for Others to Step Up
Ozeki grapplers Kotozakura, Onosato and Hoshoryu are the leading candidates to reach the pinnacle in the New Year and other sumo predictions...
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Judo
/ 3 years agoKosei Inoue: Moving Forward with Judo Into the Future
Following a successful Tokyo Olympics, the former men’s judo national team head coach steps into new roles, bringing fresh ideas and...
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Sumo
/ 3 years agoYokozuna Terunofuji Rolls on While Both Ozeki Wrestlers Are Off to Promising Starts
Wins by Takakeisho and Shodai mean Terunofuji has little breathing room so far.
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Basketball
/ 3 years ago#5 Sports Talk ー Tom Hovasse Raises the Stakes for Japanese Basketball
The newly appointed Japan men’s basketball bench boss recalls his experience leading the women’s national team to a silver medal at...
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Basketball
/ 3 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Dynamic Guards Seiya Ando, Yuta Okada Playing Pivotal Roles for Their Teams
Ando directs Shimane’s high-powered offense and leads the B.League in assists, while Okada’s long-range shooting is a key element of Shinshu’s...
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Sumo
/ 3 years agoTerunofuji Beats Wakatakakage Handily to Stay Undefeated on Day 3
The lone yokozuna barely broke a sweat in a one-sided win over the up-and-coming top maegashira.
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Features
/ 3 years ago[ICE TIME] Shoma Uno Back in Spotlight with Triumph at NHK Trophy
Uno delivers a bold reminder that he remains one of the world’s premier skating stars.
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Sumo
/ 3 years agoTerunofuji Lives Up to Yokozuna Expectations with Impressive Win Over Daieisho
The Mongolian grand champion avenges September's loss to the upset-minded top maegashira.
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Horse Racing
/ 3 years agoAkai Ito Dominates in Final Stretch of Queen Elizabeth II Cup
The 4-year-old overcame a slow start in the 2,200-meter race to earn her first Japan Racing Association Grade I victory.
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Sumo
/ 3 years agoTerunofuji Kicks Off New Era with Hard-Fought Win Over Kiribayama
The Mongolian grappler is eager to prove he is a dominant force to be reckoned with as a lone yokozuna.
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Features
/ 3 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Ryota Murata to Face Gennadiy Golovkin in Blockbuster Title Fight on December 29
The WBA champion returns to the ring for the first time in two years against a successful, battle-tested opponent.