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SPORTS SHORTS | Basketball: Japan Women and Denmark Settle for Tie in Exhibition Match
Reporting on the Japan women's basketball team, Masataka Yoshida's injury rehab, rising golf star Shuri Sakuma and Mikki Fight's narrow win at...
Basketball
ODDS and EVENS | Tomoya Higashino Brings Basketball Passion and Smarts to His New Job
After nine meaningful years as the Japan Basketball Association's technical committee chair, Tomoya Higashino is the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins' new president.
Olympics and Paralympics
Fix the JOC Before Hashimoto Talks of Hosting Olympics Again
If Seiko Hashimoto really aims to restore trust in the JOC, she must articulate a vision and be prepared to exercise discipline...
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Baseball
/ 4 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Shohei Ohtani's Phenomenal Productivity Outshone a Disappointing MLB Season for Japanese Players
The presumptive American League MVP generated excitement throughout the season at the plate, on the basepaths and on the mound.
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Sumo
/ 4 years agoEDITORIAL | Yokozuna Hakuho’s Retirement Bodes a Crisis for the Sumo World
The lack of promising young wrestlers to carry the sport into the future reminds us of Hakuho’s words from before: “When...
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Basketball
/ 4 years agoJapan Women Capture Fifth Consecutive FIBA Women’s Asia Cup Title
The Akatsuki Five earned their latest continental championship under new coach Toru Onzuka, completing the event with a determined effort against...
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Features
/ 4 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Retired Yokozuna Hakuho Left an Indelible Mark on Sumo
The all-time winningest rikishi's longevity at the top and work ethic triggered admiration from his peers and former standouts.
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Baseball
/ 4 years agoBirds of Prey: Unsung Swallows Upstage Giants, Tigers in Central League
Led by Olympians Yamada and Murakami, Yakult is looking for its first Japan Series championship since 2001.
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Basketball
/ 4 years agoGolden Kings Overcome 15-Point Deficit in Third Quarter to Beat Alvark in Season Opener
For Ryukyu, a 14-0 scoring run to open the fourth quarter sparked a spirited comeback against Tokyo at Okinawa Arena.
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Features
/ 4 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Rugby Speedster Kotaro Matsushima an Important Part of Clermont Lineup
The struggling Top 14 club is looking for the Brave Blossoms star to make a big impact this season, and he...
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Golf
/ 4 years agoGOLF | Nasa Hataoka Triumphs at NW Arkansas Championship for the Second Time
Hataoka finished one stroke ahead of Minjee Lee and Eun Hee Ji for her fifth LPGA Tour title.
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Sumo
/ 4 years agoLegendary Yokozuna Hakuho Plans to Retire
The 36-year-old, who has coped with numerous injuries in recent years, has won a record 45 Emperor’s Cups.
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Sumo
/ 4 years agoTerunofuji Completes Debut at Sumo’s Highest Rank with Autumn Title
The 29-year-old Mongolian was ensured of his fifth title when Myogiryu lost an earlier bout.