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SPORTS SHORTS | Naomi Osaka Beaten in the US Open Semifinals
Reporting on Naomi Osaka in the US Open semifinals plus news updates on the Women's Volleyball World Championship, a new Hideo Nomo...
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ODDS and EVENS | Naomi Osaka Revitalizes Tennis Career with a New Coach
After reaching Canada's National Bank Open final in early August, Naomi Osaka has continued her stellar all-around play at the US Open.
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Volleyball: Japan Women Punch Ticket to World Championship Semifinals
In Bangkok, volleyball stars Yukiko Wada and Mayu Ishikawa combined for 45 attack points, and Japan rallied past the Netherlands in the...
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 4 years agoTABLE TENNIS | Jun Mizutani, Mima Ito Capture Japan’s First-Ever Gold in the Sport
The duo’s victory occurred in a fast-paced sport that was introduced to the Olympics in 1988.
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 4 years agoOLYMPIC DIGEST | Daily Highlights from July 26
Japan finished runner-up in the men’s team gymnastics final, narrowly missing out on a second consecutive Olympic medal in the event.
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 4 years agoBASKETBALL | Spain Rides Wave of Momentum in Second Quarter, Cruises Past Japan
Spain outscored Japan 30-14 in the second quarter to build a commanding lead en route to victory in the teams’ opening...
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 4 years agoOLYMPIC DIGEST | Daily Highlights from July 26
~~ Athletes at the Tokyo Olympics have been performing super (and super-human) athletic feats, even as COVID-19 and other controversies swirl....
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 4 years agoJUDO | Shohei Ono Defends Gold Medal, Tsukasa Yoshida Nabs Bronze in Olympic Debut
Shohei Ono, considered one of Japan’s strongest judoka, grabbed first place in the men’s under-73-kg division on Monday, July 26, giving...
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 4 years agoSKATEBOARDING | 13-Year-Old Momiji Nishiya Steals Gold For Japan Among Huge Smiles
The stellar podium was a teenagers’ triumph, with Brazil’s Leal winning silver at 13 years old, and Japan’s Nakayama winning bronze...
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/ 4 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] South Korea Women’s Archery Team Continues Amazing Run That Began in 1988
“I’m so proud to be a member of the Korean team. I’m happy and this is a big honor for me.”...
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 4 years agoOLYMPIC DIGEST | Surfing Makes Dynamic Debut at Summer Games
Surfing is among four new sports added to the Olympic program for the Tokyo Games. The others are sport climbing, skateboarding...
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 4 years agoBADMINTON | Kento Momota Outplays U.S. Opponent Timothy Lam in First-Round Match
~~ Kento Momota, a strong contender for the gold medal in the men’s singles event, began his title quest on Sunday,...
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Judo
/ 4 years agoJUDO | Family Affair: Siblings Hifumi and Uta Abe Claim Golden Double for Japan
Hifumi Abe and his younger sister Uta pulled off a historic golden double on Sunday, July 25 at the Tokyo Games,...