Boxing
Naoya Inoue Outclasses Murodjon Akhmadaliev and Wins by Unanimous Decision
In his first fight to go the distance since November 2019, Naoya Inoue exhibited his exceptional boxing skills and retained his super...
Track and Field
Oblique Seville Wins the 100-Meter Title at the World Championships
Showcasing his talent as a sprinter, Oblique Seville captured his first world title in track's most electrifying event at Tokyo's National Stadium.
Features
JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK | Athletics: Hayato Katsuki Finishes 3rd in 35-km Race Walk at the Worlds
Veteran race walker Hayato Katsuki was clocked in 2 hours, 29 minutes, 16 seconds to grab Japan's first medal of the 2025...
More News
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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...
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Features
/ 4 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] In an Unusual Move, JBA Fills Two National Team Coaching Vacancies at Once
Men's coach Julio Lamas left his post after the Tokyo Olympics, and Tom Hovasse, who led the Japan women to a...
-
Sumo
/ 4 years agoTerunofuji Dispatches Ozeki Takakeisho to Move Closer to First Title As a Yokozuna
Rank-and-filer Myogiryu is one win off the pace heading into the final day.
-
Sumo
/ 4 years agoTerunofuji Overpowers Mitakeumi to Move a Step Closer to Emperor’s Cup
The new yokozuna showed composure in bouncing back from the previous day’s shock defeat.