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SPORTS SHORTS | Akie Iwai Finishes 2nd at the LA Championship
Reporting on a strong performance by golfer Akie Iwai at the LA Championship, Shohei Ohtani's return to the lineup, and figure skating's...
Horse Racing
Satsuki Sho: Museum Mile Claims 1st G1 Title in Record-Setting Time
Museum Mile completed the 2,000-meter Satsuki Sho in 1 minute, 57.0 seconds at Nakayama Racecourse, giving jockey Joao Moreira back-to-back G1 wins.
Features
JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK | SV.League Tops 1 Million in Attendance in 2024-25
The SV.League (formerly the V.League) saw an increase of 75% in attendance for its men's volleyball teams and 195% growth in fans...
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Basketball
/ 3 years agoNiigata Albirex BB Seeking to Rebuild from Tough Times
First-year coach Fujitaka Hiraoka’s team has lost 25 consecutive games, a B. League record.
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Features
/ 3 years ago[ICE TIME] Japan Skaters Excel at Four Continents, Bavarian Open
Mai Mihara claimed the Four Continents women’s title for the second time, while Kazuki Tomono placed second in the men’s event....
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Sumo
/ 3 years agoMitakeumi Topples Yokozuna Terunofuji on Final Day of New Year Tourney
With his third career title, the sekiwake will be considered for promotion to ozeki.
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Features
/ 3 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Rui Hachimura, Yuta Watanabe Square Off for Third Time in NBA Careers
It was their first NBA encounter since February 9, 2020. “It’s an honor as a Japanese for us two to be...
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Sumo
/ 3 years agoAbi stuns Terunofuji on Penultimate Day of New Year Tournament
Mitakeumi moves back into sole possession of the lead to set up showdown with the grand champion.
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Tennis
/ 3 years agoNaomi Osaka Bounced From Australian Open in Third Round
Unseeded American Amanda Anisimova outplayed the reigning champion in the third-set tiebreak.
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Sumo
/ 3 years agoMitakeumi Defeats Abi to Remain Tied For the Lead with Terunofuji at New Year Tourney
The sekiwake posted a clutch win to set up a dramatic showdown with the lone yokozuna.
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Sumo
/ 3 years agoUpsets at New Year Basho Set up 3-Way Tie For the Lead
Terunofuji and Mitakeumi both lose on Day 12 to fall into tie with rising star Abi.
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Sumo
/ 3 years agoMitakeumi Ousts Ozeki Shodai to Stay Tied For the Lead at New Year Tourney
The sekiwake bounced back from the previous day's loss to set up a showdown with grand champion Terunofuji.
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Features
/ 3 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Freestyle Skier Anri Kawamura Hitting Her Stride at Opportune Time
The talented teenager has enjoyed a confidence-boosting stretch of success in the run-up to the Beijing Olympics.
