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ODDS and EVENS | Aonishiki Forges Ahead with Ambitious Sumo Goals
Ukrainian wrestler Aonishiki has journeyed from the bottom to the top of sumo's six-division structure faster than anyone since the current era's...

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Volleyball: World Challenge Series Gives High-Level Preparation for the Season
Japan national team stars Yuki Ishikawa of Italian club Perugia and Suntory's Ran Takahashi squared off in an exhibition series, thrilling volleyball...

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Roki Sasaki is Handling the Pressure of Being a Closer
In the National League Division Series, Roki Sasaki earned saves in Games 1 and 2, helping the Dodgers continue their quest to...
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Winter Sports
/ 4 years agoRed Eagles Capture Second Straight Japan Cup Title
The Hokkaido-based team added to its ice hockey pedigree with yet another championship.
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Sumo
/ 4 years agoWakatakakage Maintains Share of Lead with Win over Kotonowaka
Takayasu also shares the lead after a hard-fought win over new ozeki Mitakeumi.
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Baseball
/ 4 years ago[NPB NOTEBOOK] Masahiro Tanaka Aims for a Stronger Overall Performance in 2022
"I've done all I can in terms of preparation," Tanaka said of the upcoming season.
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Figure Skating
/ 4 years agoKaori Sakamoto Halfway to First World Title; Wakaba Higuchi in Seventh Place
The Olympic bronze medalist earned level fours on all of her spins and step sequence.
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Sumo
/ 4 years agoWakatakakage Defeats Takayasu to Move into Two-Way Tie for the Lead
The up-and-coming sekiwake has emerged as a legitimate contender for the title.
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Figure Skating
/ 4 years agoKaori Sakamoto Gets Ready for World Championships in France
Sakamoto worked on her short program to “Now We Are Free” under the watchful eye of coach Sonoko Nakano.
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Sumo
/ 4 years agoHokutofuji Stuns New Ozeki Mitakeumi While Takayasu Motors on at Spring Meet
Mitakeumi was handed his second loss at sumo's second-highest rank.
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Judo
/ 4 years agoKosei Inoue: ‘Placing Sport at the Service of the Harmonious Development of Humankind’
After a splendid Beijing Olympics, for future athletes the sports world must tackle the problems plaguing it such as inexplicable scoring...
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Basketball
/ 4 years agoChiba Jets Showcase Depth, Hunger for Another Title in Weekend Sweep
Coach Atsushi Ono’s club extended its winning streak to eight with a pair of stellar performances against the visiting Gunma Crane...
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Figure Skating
/ 4 years agoYuma Kagiyama Makes Preparations for Short Program at World Championships
The 18-year-old, who placed second at the Beijing Olympics, is the favorite to win the world title this week.