Sumo
EDITORIAL | Hoshoryu Must Prove He's a Worthy Yokozuna
Instead of resting on his laurels, the Mongolia-born wrestler Hoshoryu must act with dignity befitting his rank while training his mind, technique,...
Features
[ODDS and EVENS] Kyogo Furuhashi Leaves an Indelible Mark on Celtic FC
Departing the Scottish Premiership powerhouse team, Kyogo Furuhashi embraces a new challenge to play in France. Celtic fans will never forget his...
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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Features
/ 4 years agoINTERVIEW | Canadian Olympic Water Polo Player Axelle Crevier in Her Mother’s Footsteps
"For women, it’s our time to get involved in every aspect of life. And sports is a big one." ― Marie-Claude...
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 4 years agoNew Documentary 'The Distance' Explores Naoko Takahashi’s Journey to Become Marathon Gold Medalist
“I have to push my limit every day. My strength was to be able to do that every day during my...
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 4 years agoIOC Chief Thomas Bach Visits Hiroshima, Proclaims Start of the Olympic Truce
~~ International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach proclaimed the start of the Olympic truce upon his arrival in Hiroshima on Friday...
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 4 years agoBOXING | Japanese Welterweight Sewon Okazawa Aiming to Bring Hope to a Region Devastated by Torrential Rains
~~ Japanese welterweight Sewon Okazawa would love nothing more than to win a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics and bring...
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Basketball
/ 4 years agoRui Hachimura, Yuta Watanabe Among 12 Players Named to Japan National Team for Tokyo Games
The NBA forwards headline a versatile squad set to make its first appearance in the Summer Games in 45 years.
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Baseball
/ 4 years agoShohei Ohtani Enjoys Winning Experience in His First MLB All-Star Game
Ohtani tossed a scoreless first inning and earned the victory. He also went 0-for-2 as the American League’s starting designated hitter.
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Features
/ 4 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Olympic Countdown a Ho-Hum Ordeal a Week Before First Events Kick Off
In normal times, spirited anticipation marks the final days before the Olympics. This summer, cautious optimism for the power of sports...
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Baseball
/ 4 years agoJapan Will Have Plenty of Options on the Mound as it Bids for First Gold Medal
~~ If you believe the old adage that good pitching beats good hitting, Japan should be well positioned to win its...
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Golf
/ 4 years agoGOLF | Nasa Hataoka Triumphs at Rain-Shortened Marathon Classic
~~ Nasa Hataoka’s sensational 10-under-par 61 in the opening round of the LPGA’s Marathon Classic was a good omen for the...
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Japan Sports Notebook
/ 4 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] A Record 582 Athletes Comprise Host Nation’s Olympic Contingent
~~ The Olympics have grown in size and scale over the decades. Just as infrastructure costs and increased media coverage have...