Sumo
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Instead of resting on his laurels, the Mongolia-born wrestler Hoshoryu must act with dignity befitting his rank while training his mind, technique,...
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Sumo
Mongolian Hoshoryu Named 74th Yokozuna After Winning the New Year Basho
The 25-year-old Hoshoryu convinced sumo officials he deserved promotion after winning a three-way playoff to capture his second Emperor's Cup.
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 4 years ago[OLYMPIC IMPRESSIONS] Weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz Wins Historic First Gold for Philippines
It was a women empowerment extravaganza in the sport of weightlifting, with first golds for several countries, and inspiring women fighting...
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 4 years agoOLYMPIC DIGEST | Daily Highlights for July 28
Up-and-coming gymnast Daiki Hashimoto finishes strong to capture the men’s all-around title.
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 4 years agoDIVING | Sho Sakai, Ken Terauchi Miss Out on Medals
~~ Sho Sakai and Ken Terauchi failed to earn a medal in the men’s synchronized 3-meter springboard event on Wednesday, July...
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 4 years agoGYMNASTICS | Reigning Champion Simone Biles Withdraws From Women’s All-Around Final to Focus on Mental Health
The American superstar’s decision came a day before the high-profile event at Ariake Gymnastics Centre.
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Baseball
/ 4 years agoBASEBALL | Hayato Sakamoto The Hero as Japan Rallies to Beat Dominican Republic 4-3
Sakamoto's sayonara single caps a dramatic comeback as the hosts win the first game of the baseball tournament.
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 4 years agoSWIMMING | Yui Ohashi Completes Double Individual Medley Gold-Medal Haul with Victory in 200-Meter Final
Shiga Prefecture’s aquatic sensation won the down-to-the-wire race, while Tomoru Honda claimed the silver medal in the men’s 200-meter butterfly.
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 4 years agoTENNIS | Naomi Osaka Eliminated in Third Round of Women’s Singles Tournament
~~ Naomi Osaka’s quest to earn an Olympic gold medal in the nation of her birth came to a crashing halt...
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 4 years agoSOFTBALL | Ageless Wonder Yukiko Ueno Leads Japan to Gold Medal Over Archrival U.S.
Japan wins its second straight softball gold thanks to another strong outing by Ueno.
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 4 years agoOLYMPIC DIGEST | Daily Highlights for July 27
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Olympics and Paralympics
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