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SPORTS SHORTS | Kansei Matsuzawa Named to the AP All-America Team
Reporting on University of Hawaii place-kicker Kansei Matsuzawa, ski jumper Nozomi Maruyama's career-best season, snowboarder Ayumu Hirano and more.
Horse Racing
Hanshin Juvenile Fillies: Triumphant Star Anise Matches Record Time
The Drefong-sired filly clocked 1:32.6 en route to victory in the 77th Hanshin Juvenile Fillies, winning by 1¼ lengths in Takarazuka, Hyogo...
Basketball
ODDS and EVENS | Jahlil Okafor Making a Huge Impact for Levanga Hokkaido
In his first season in the B.League, former NBA first-round draft pick Jahlil Okafor has helped transform the Levanga Hokkaido into a...
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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.
