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SPORTS SHORTS | Soccer: Japan Men Look to Maintain High-Scoring Output
Reporting on the East Asian men's soccer tourney final round, Masataka Yoshida's 2025 MLB debut, Naoya Inoue's next fight and a high-profile...
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ODDS and EVENS | Sumo Begins a New Era with 2 Yokozuna
With Hoshoryu and Onosato earning promotion to the sport's highest rank, two yokozuna are poised to compete in a sumo tournament for...
Soccer
Striker Kyogo Furuhashi Joins Birmingham City on a 3-Year Deal
After earning promotion to the second-tier EFL Championship, Birmingham City signed a bevy of players, including Kyogo Furuhashi, before the upcoming season.
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Figure Skating
/ 3 years agoNathan Chen Trains for Fourth Straight Day in Bid for Gold in Beijing
The three-time world champion says he’ll do five quadruple jumps in his free skate next week.
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Tennis
/ 3 years agoNaomi Osaka Drops to 85th in World Rankings
The four-time Grand Slam winner, a former world No. 1, plummeted 71 spots.
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 3 years agoReady To Roar: Japan Women’s Curling Team Looking to Take It Up a Notch in Beijing
After winning bronze in Pyeongchang, the team known as “Loco Solare” has its sights set on bigger things.
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Features
/ 3 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Aiming to Exceed Record Medal Haul from Pyeongchang Games
Returning Japanese standout athletes from four years ago spark optimism for an even better showing at the Beijing Olympics.
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Features
/ 3 years ago[ICE TIME] Yuma Kagiyama Takes On the Olympic Challenge with Heroes Yuzuru Hanyu, Shoma Uno
"My biggest goal for the Olympics is to make no mistakes in both the short program and the free skate. Beyond...
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Auto Racing
/ 3 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Takuma Sato Embraces Fresh Start, Becoming a Mentor with Dale Coyne Racing
Yes, a fast car is an absolute must for success in IndyCar racing. But the logistics and personal relationships that a...
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Tennis
/ 3 years agoKei Nishikori Opts for Arthroscopic Surgery on Left Hip
The former world No. 4 is expected to be sidelined for six months.
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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.