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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Sumo
/ 4 years agoYokozuna Terunofuji, Six Others Maintain Perfect Records
Maegashira No. 2 Hokutofuji faces a titanic test against the Mongolian on Day 4.
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Soccer
/ 4 years agoInjured Kyogo Furuhashi Dealing with First Big Setback Since Joining Celtic This Summer
Ange Postecoglou, the Scottish Premiership club's manager, says Furuhashi's absence is "disappointing," but stresses the star's recovery from a knee injury...
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Sumo
/ 4 years agoTerunofuji Manhandles Upstart Compatriot Hoshoryu to Stay Undefeated
While it's still early, the new grand champion has looked impressive in his debut at sumo's highest rank.
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Soccer
/ 4 years agoWE League Ushers in New Era for the Sport in Japan
The 11-team circuit raises the bar for women’s soccer in Japan, marking the start of the professional era here.
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Sumo
/ 4 years agoTerunofuji Enjoys Winning Debut as a Yokozuna
The Mongolian outmuscles compatriot Ichinojo on the opening day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament.
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Features
/ 4 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Will Shohei Ohtani Become MLB’s First 50-30 Player?
The dynamic Los Angeles Angels star has a shot at achieving this unique display of power and speed, while only four...
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Sumo
/ 4 years agoGrand Champion Debutante Terunofuji Faces Challenges in Autumn Meet
Fellow yokozuna Hakuho was forced to pull out over COVID-19 protocols.
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Features
/ 4 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Tokyo Paralympics Strengthened Our Appreciation of Athletes' Love of Competition, Pursuit of Excellence
"Success, for me, has no definitive start or end; it is an everlasting pursuit of that which scares me the most,"...
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 4 years agoJapan’s 51-Medal Haul Represents a Vibrant Collage of Great Feats and Inspiring Individuals
The host nation finished one medal shy of its Paralympic record, which was established at the 2004 Athens Games.
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 4 years agoParalympics Closing Ceremony Showcases Beauty in Diversity
The theme of the evening was “Harmonious Cacophony,” meaning that even in an aggregation of different noises, we can achieve harmony.
