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SPORTS SHORTS | Japan Wins Collegiate Baseball Championship Series
Reporting on the 45th Japan-USA Collegiate Baseball Championship Series, the Samurai Blue's success in the East Asian men's soccer tourney and more.
Tennis
Tokito Oda Rallies to Win His 2nd Wimbledon Singles Title
Japanese teenager Tokito Oda now owns a 12-9 head-to-head record against Alfie Hewett. He won his first Wimbledon title at age 17...
Features
JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK | Badminton Stars Announce Plan to Part Ways
Longtime badminton doubles partners Chiharu Shida and Nami Matsuyama, who teamed up for a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics, have different...
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Sumo
/ 4 years agoTerunofuji Manhandles Maegashira Behemoth Ichinojo to Stay Perfect
The 206-kilogram Ichinojo is no problem for the lone grand champion, who is aiming for his third straight title.
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Sumo
/ 4 years agoLive Wire Ura Almost Pulls off Upset of Terunofuji on Day 4 of New Year Basho
But the lone grand champion prevails to stay undefeated and tied for the lead with four others.
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Features
/ 4 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Kohei Uchimura Retires with a Remarkable Legacy and an Amazing List of Accomplishments
The superstar gymnast’s career was defined by greatness, including back-to-back Olympic gold medals in the men’s all-around in 2012 and 2016.
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Sumo
/ 4 years agoTerunofuji motors on while both ozeki falter at New Year Basho
The lone grand champion is tied for the lead with five others after a one-sided win on Day 3.
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Basketball
/ 4 years agoRui Hachimura Makes Season Debut in Wizards’ 40th Game
The former Gonzaga University star, who logged 14 minutes, said he was “so happy to be back on the court and...
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Sumo
/ 4 years agoTerunofuji Unflappable at New Year Tournament with Clutch Win Over Wakatakakage
The lone yokozuna was pushed to the brink again but once again stayed calm to earn his second win.
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Sumo
/ 4 years agoYokozuna Terunofuji Dodges a Bullet on the Opening Day of the New Year Basho
The Mongolian-born grappler was pushed to the brink by upset-minded Daieisho.
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Features
/ 4 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] B.League All-Star Game is Canceled for the Second Consecutive Year
A rise in COVID-19 cases in Okinawa and among B.League teams are cited as factors in the decision.
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Sumo
/ 4 years agoYokozuna Terunofuji Looking to Make it 3 in a Row at New Year Tournament
But as history has shown, unexpected challengers can emerge at any time, especially with several outstanding wrestlers coming up the ranks.
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Features
/ 4 years ago[ICE TIME] Nathan Chen Set for Final Event Before Battle with Yuzuru Hanyu in Beijing
The five-time reigning American champion returns to the ice after a long layoff due to the cancellation of the Grand Prix...