Judo
Kosei Inoue Poised for National and Global Judo Leadership Posts
The All Japan Judo Federation and the International Judo Federation are adding new board members, and Kosei Inoue looks like a lock...
Horse Racing
Yasuda Kinen Preview: The 75th Running of the Mile Turf Race
Established in honor of the first JRA president, Izaemon Yasuda, the Yasuda Kinen brings the curtain down on a five-week run of...
Baseball
NPB NOTEBOOK | BayStars' Shugo Maki Plays a Key Role for the Reigning Champs
It's not just his impressive stats. Shugo Maki is a pure leader and you can tell by the way he interacts with...
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Basketball
/ 4 years agoSunrockers Shibuya Control First, Fourth Quarters and Earn Weekend Sweep
Balanced scoring carries the B.League club to its third consecutive victory as it stays tied for the East Division lead.
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Features
/ 4 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Ireland Whips Japan 60-5 as Brave Blossoms Suffer Crushing Blow in Autumn Tour Opener
Coach Jamie Joseph’s squad trailed 29-0 entering the second half in a match that exposed the team’s weaknesses.
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Features
/ 4 years ago[ICE TIME] Yuzuru Hanyu Injures Right Ankle Again, Will Miss NHK Trophy
“I have been working hard for the NHK Trophy, but I suffered a fall and got injured. I’m very disappointed,” said...
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Baseball
/ 4 years agoShowtime in Hokkaido: Tsuyoshi Shinjo Aims to Breathe New Life Into the Fighters
The former outfielder has a flair for the dramatic and says he's ready to try a few new things to bring...
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Features
/ 4 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Sung-Ryong Jung Provides Pillar of Stability for Kawasaki Frontale
The dependable goalie has helped the squad earn four J. League titles since his arrival in 2016.
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Sports
/ 4 years agoBADMINTON | Akane Yamaguchi Collects Tournament Title for Second Straight Week
After achieving success in Denmark, the Fukui native wraps up the month by earning another winner’s trophy in Paris.
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Winter Sports
/ 4 years agoICE HOCKEY | Putting the Grit in Yokohama
Former NHL player Mike Kennedy guides the fledgling Japanese team, which made its debut in 2020.
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Horse Racing
/ 4 years agoRising Star Takeshi Yokoyama Rides Efforia to Victory in 164th Tenno Sho
The 3-year-old colt beat favorite Contrail by a length to secure the top prize, with the jockey joining his father and...
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Features
/ 4 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] New Managers Take Over for NPB's Fighters, Dragons and Hawks
All three teams are looking for better results in 2022 after disappointing seasons this year.
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Baseball
/ 4 years agoShohei Ohtani Receives Commissioner’s Historic Achievement Award
"It's really extraordinary to find a human being who can perform at the highest level in Major League Baseball as both...
