Baseball
Rintaro Sasaki Playing Well, But Still Seeking His 1st Home Run for Stanford
After 12 games, Rintaro Sasaki is batting .360 with 14 RBIs for the Cardinal. The Iwate Prefecture native says he's "just trying...
Features
[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Tributes to Kevin Braswell as Basketball World Mourns His Passing
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
The winning total score for Mao Shimada was a personal best of 230.84 points. She established new personal bests in both the...
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Basketball
/ 3 years agoRyukyu Golden Kings Riding High in Dai Oketani’s Second Stint at the Helm
Ignited by a dynamic defense and a consistent offense, the Okinawa club looks is playing at a championship-caliber level.
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Features
/ 3 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Munetaka Murakami, Yoshinobu Yamamoto Named NPB MVPs
The Swallows third baseman and Buffaloes hurler received top vote totals in the Central League and Pacific League, respectively.
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Winter Sports
/ 3 years agoICE HOCKEY | Trailblazer Yutaka Fukufuji Backstops His Team to Success on Home Ice
The former NHLer reflects on a career that has taken him to the pinnacle of his sport.
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/ 3 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Ryoyu Kobayashi Flying High After COVID-19 Setback
"I hadn't been in top form but I finally put together a good performance. I knew I would win if I...
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Auto Racing
/ 3 years agoYuki Tsunoda Salvages F1 Rookie Season with A 4th-Place Finish in Year's Last Race
With a strong finish at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Tsunoda sets himself up for better things in 2022.
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Boxing
/ 3 years agoNaoya Inoue Retains Titles with Eighth-Round TKO of Aran Dipaen
The “Monster” wore his opponent down with devastating punching power, improving to 22-0 as a pro.
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Basketball
/ 3 years agoTom Wisman Concocting Winning Strategies for Gunma Crane Thunders
In the Crane Thunders’ first season in the B.League first division, the team’s strong fundamentals have helped position them for a...
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Boxing
/ 3 years ago‘Monster’ Inoue Set for First Japan Fight in Two Years
The unbeaten IBF and WBA bantamweight champion meets Thai challenger Aran Dipaen at Ryogoku Kokugikan, a venue primarily used for grand...
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Horse Racing
/ 3 years agoGlory Vase, Loves Only You Triumph in Hong Kong
Glory Vase collected his second victory in three years in the Hong Kong Vase, while filly Loves Only You won the...
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Features
/ 3 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Leandro Damiao Headlines J. League Best XI
The Brazilian striker, who tied for the league lead with 23 goals, is one of seven Kawasaki Frontale players on the...
