Boxing
Junto Nakatani Beats Ryosuke Nishida with a 6th-Round TKO
With his stellar performance at Tokyo's Ariake Coliseum, unbeaten WBC bantamweight champion Junto Nakatani added the IBF title to his collection.
Horse Racing
Jantar Mantar Wins the 75th Yasuda Kinen by a Comfortable Margin
With the victory at Tokyo Racecourse, the Palace Malice progeny became the first horse to win the NHK Mile Cup and the...
Features
JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK | LPGA Tour Showcases Japanese Women's Golf Talent
Recent LPGA Tour titles by Rio Takeda and Mao Saigo, along with Japanese women's representation in the world rankings, illustrate this generation's...
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Sumo
/ 3 years agoWakatakakage Upends Takayasu in Playoff to Claim First-Ever Emperor's Cup
The Fukushima native becomes the first new sekiwake in 86 years to claim the championship.
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Figure Skating
/ 3 years agoPapadakis, Cizeron Thrill Home Fans with Fifth World Crown in Ice Dance
The French duo held on to their lead after the rhythm dance, exhibiting precision and flair, and prevailed with a world-record...
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Features
/ 3 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Samurai Blue Make It to Seventh Consecutive World Cup
The Japan men’s soccer team completed its quest with late drama against Australia, getting two goals from substitute Kaoru Mitoma.
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Figure Skating
/ 3 years agoShoma Uno, Yuma Kagiyama Win Gold, Silver at World Championships in France
“I’m very happy with this achievement. I have worked very hard. I’m happy to finally be first.” ―Uno, 2022 Olympic bronze...
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Sumo
/ 3 years agoShodai Stuns Takayasu to Set Up a Thrilling Final Day at Spring Basho
Rank-and-filers Takayasu, Kotonowaka and sekiwake Wakatakakage all have a shot at the title.
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Figure Skating
/ 3 years agoKaori Sakamoto Wins World Title with Sublime Performance in France
The Olympic bronze medalist's victory gave Japan its first world title by a woman since Mao Asada won the last of...
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Figure Skating
/ 3 years agoMuramoto, Takahashi Well off Lead in Ice Dance at World Championships
The Japanese partners proceeded through their elements relatively smoothly until Takahashi lost his balance and stumbled on a twizzle in the...
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Sumo
/ 3 years agoTakayasu Overpowers Takakeisho to Take Sole Lead at Spring Basho
The rank-and-filer is bidding for his first title and is one win ahead of Wakatakakage.
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Figure Skating
/ 3 years agoMiura, Kihara Make History at Worlds Despite Struggles in Free Skate
They became the first all-Japanese pairs team to medal at the world championships, finishing in second place.
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Figure Skating
/ 3 years agoShoma Uno Leads Yuma Kagiyama, Kazuki Tomono in Sweep of Short Program at World Championships
Uno skated beautifully to “Oboe Concerto” and surpassed his previous high short program mark of 105.90 at the Beijing Games.
