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SPORTS SHORTS | B.League Playoffs Get Underway with a Slew of Games
Reporting on the B.League playoffs, Mai Yamamoto's exit from the WNBA, Jiyai Shin's latest golf title and boxer Kazuto Ioka's rematch against...
Horse Racing
NHK Mile Cup: Panja Tower Edges Magic Sands in a Thrilling Finish
The Tower of London progeny held off Magic Sands and Cerbiatto in a pulsating dash to the wire in the 30th NHK...
Features
JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK | Hoshoryu Returns to Sumo Spotlight at the Summer Basho
Beginning his second tournament as a yokozuna, sumo wrestler Hoshoryu aims to remain healthy throughout the 15-day event at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan.
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Figure Skating
/ 3 years agoTatsuya Tsuboi, Rion Sumiyoshi Lead After Short Programs at Japan Junior Championships
Tsuboi built a lead of more than 12 points, while Sumiyoshi held a narrow advantage in points over Azusa Tanaka in...
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Sumo
/ 3 years agoIn-Form Takakeisho Dispatches Okinoumi to Share Lead with Terunofuji
The resurgent ozeki is displaying the type of sumo that allowed him to win this tournament in 2020.
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Horse Racing
/ 3 years agoJapan Cup Showcases Nation’s Racing Culture as the Biggest Annual Event on the Calendar
Successful foreign horses, trainers and jockeys have helped raise the event’s global profile since it began more than 40 years ago.
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Figure Skating
/ 3 years agoKao Miura Aiming High at Japan Junior Championships
Miura and Tatsuya Tsuboi are among the top contenders for the men’s title, while Hana Yoshida and Mao Shimada are expected...
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Sumo
/ 3 years agoRejuvenated Takakeisho Flying High at Kyushu Tournament
The ozeki notched a one-sided win over Takarafuji to stay tied for the lead with Terunofuji and Abi.
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Basketball
/ 3 years agoJapan Men's Basketball Coach Tom Hovasse Reflects on Olympic Experience, New Goals
Hovasse shares insights on his old job, serving as the women's national team coach, and capturing the silver medal at the...
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Baseball
/ 3 years agoIt’s Unanimous! Shohei Ohtani Wins 2021 American League MVP Award
The two-way star became the first Japanese player to be chosen as a Most Valuable Player in the major leagues since...
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Baseball
/ 3 years agoFrom Worst to First: Japan Series Features Two Teams That Have Completely Reversed Their Fortunes
Will the superb pitching of Orix be able to contain the explosive hitting of Yakult?
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Sumo
/ 3 years agoUnstoppable Force Terunofuji Motors On at Kyushu Basho
Ozeki Takakeisho produces an impressive win to keep pace along with unheralded rank-and-filer Abi.
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Judo
/ 3 years agoKosei Inoue: Moving Forward with Judo Into the Future
Following a successful Tokyo Olympics, the former men’s judo national team head coach steps into new roles, bringing fresh ideas and...
