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Rintaro Sasaki Playing Well, But Still Seeking His 1st Home Run for Stanford
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Utsunomiya Brex head coach Kevin Braswell died on February 24, several weeks after having heart surgery. The 46-year-old coach commanded respect on...
Figure Skating
Mao Shimada Dominates Competition on the Way to 3rd Consecutive World Junior Title
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Sumo
/ 3 years agoSurprise Package Mitakeumi Takes Over Sole Lead at New Year Basho
The sekiwake wrestler beat Tamawashi to stay perfect on Day 7.
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Sumo
/ 3 years agoVeteran Grappler Tamawashi Stuns Yokozuna Terunofuji on Day 6
The No. 3 maegashira knocks the lone grand champion out of the lead with a huge upset.
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Sumo
/ 3 years agoTerunofuji Manhandles Maegashira Behemoth Ichinojo to Stay Perfect
The 206-kilogram Ichinojo is no problem for the lone grand champion, who is aiming for his third straight title.
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Sumo
/ 3 years agoLive Wire Ura Almost Pulls off Upset of Terunofuji on Day 4 of New Year Basho
But the lone grand champion prevails to stay undefeated and tied for the lead with four others.
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Features
/ 3 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Kohei Uchimura Retires with a Remarkable Legacy and an Amazing List of Accomplishments
The superstar gymnast’s career was defined by greatness, including back-to-back Olympic gold medals in the men’s all-around in 2012 and 2016.
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Sumo
/ 3 years agoTerunofuji motors on while both ozeki falter at New Year Basho
The lone grand champion is tied for the lead with five others after a one-sided win on Day 3.
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Basketball
/ 3 years agoRui Hachimura Makes Season Debut in Wizards’ 40th Game
The former Gonzaga University star, who logged 14 minutes, said he was “so happy to be back on the court and...
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Sumo
/ 3 years agoTerunofuji Unflappable at New Year Tournament with Clutch Win Over Wakatakakage
The lone yokozuna was pushed to the brink again but once again stayed calm to earn his second win.
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Sumo
/ 3 years agoYokozuna Terunofuji Dodges a Bullet on the Opening Day of the New Year Basho
The Mongolian-born grappler was pushed to the brink by upset-minded Daieisho.
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Features
/ 3 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] B.League All-Star Game is Canceled for the Second Consecutive Year
A rise in COVID-19 cases in Okinawa and among B.League teams are cited as factors in the decision.
