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Mao Shimada Dominates Competition on the Way to 3rd Consecutive World Junior Title
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Sumo
/ 3 years agoTerunofuji Bounces Back From Shock Defeat with Big Win Over Ura
The new yokozuna needed every ounce of energy to maintain his one-win lead on Day 10.
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Sumo
/ 3 years agoDaieisho Shocks New Yokozuna Terunofuji to Inject Life Into Autumn Meet
Terunofuji loses for the first time in his debut at the sport’s highest rank.
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Baseball
/ 3 years agoShohei Ohtani Returns to Pitching Duties with Strong Effort Against A’s
The hard-throwing right-hander fanned 10 batters for the third time this season in an eight-inning outing, but the Angels fall to...
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Sumo
/ 3 years agoTerunofuji Given Scare by Mongolian Compatriot Tamawashi But Remains Undefeated
At the halfway point, the new yokozuna is firmly in control and appears on his way to a 15-0 record.
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/ 3 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Golfer Mone Inami Rides Positive Momentum From Olympics to First Career Major Victory
The third-year pro leads the Japanese professional women's tour with eight victories this season.
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Sumo
/ 3 years agoTerunofuji Dominates Kotonowaka to Stay Undefeated And in the Driver’s Seat at Autumn Basho
Nearing the halfway point, the new yokozuna has looked in total control and is capable of going all the way undefeated.
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Features
/ 3 years ago[ICE TIME] Rika Kihira’s Move to Train with Brian Orser Improves Chances for Olympic Medal
Orser and Tracy Wilson will try to refine Kihira’s jump arsenal, which includes a quadruple salchow, so she can compete with...
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Sumo
/ 3 years agoTerunofuji Overpowers Wakatakakage to Move Into Sole Lead at Autumn Tournament
The new yokozuna locks arms with the No. 3 maegashira and uses his size advantage to remain undefeated.
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Baseball
/ 3 years agoShohei Ohtani Pulled from Scheduled Start Due to Sore Arm
The Angels hurler may not pitch again this season, manager Joe Maddon said, adding that Ohtani's designated hitter duties won’t be...
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Sumo
/ 3 years agoTerunofuji Outlasts Upset-Minded Kiribayama to Stay Perfect at Autumn Basho
In his toughest test so far, Mongolian Terunofuji lived up to yokozuna expectations.