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SPORTS SHORTS | Akie Iwai Finishes 2nd at the LA Championship
Reporting on a strong performance by golfer Akie Iwai at the LA Championship, Shohei Ohtani's return to the lineup, and figure skating's...
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Satsuki Sho: Museum Mile Claims 1st G1 Title in Record-Setting Time
Museum Mile completed the 2,000-meter Satsuki Sho in 1 minute, 57.0 seconds at Nakayama Racecourse, giving jockey Joao Moreira back-to-back G1 wins.
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JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK | SV.League Tops 1 Million in Attendance in 2024-25
The SV.League (formerly the V.League) saw an increase of 75% in attendance for its men's volleyball teams and 195% growth in fans...
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Sumo
/ 5 months agoHoshoryu Looks Unstoppable with a Convincing Win Over Kotoshoho at the Kyushu Basho
Mongolian ozeki Hoshoryu is tied for the lead with Kotozakura and Takanosho with five days remaining at the Kyushu Basho in...
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Sumo
/ 5 months agoKyushu Basho Day 9 Results
There's a three-way tie for the Kyushu Basho lead after Day 9 in Fukuoka. Takanosho, Hoshoryu and Kotozokura have notched eight...
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Sumo
/ 5 months agoHoshoryu Tosses Down Churanoumi to Stay Tied for the Lead at the Kyushu Basho
In Fukuoka, the Mongolian ozeki is bidding for his second Emperor's Cup at the 15-day Kyushu Basho and his first at...
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Figure Skating
/ 5 months agoMao Shimada Wins a Record 4th Straight Title at the Japan Junior Championships
Shimada's victory in Hiroshima broke a tie with Shizuka Arakawa (1994-96) and Miki Ando (2001-03), who both captured three Japan Junior...
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Horse Racing
/ 5 months agoSoul Rush Romps to Victory in the Mile Championship
Launching an impressive stretch drive to overtake Win Marvel near the 100-meter marker, Soul Rush pulled away for a comfortable win...
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Sumo
/ 5 months agoKyushu Basho Day 8 Results
The title chase heats up at the Kyushu Basho, with Hoshoryu, Kotozakura, Takanosho and Onokatsu tied for the lead heading into...
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/ 5 months agoKyushu Basho: Hoshoryu Manhandles Compatriot Oshoma to Stay Tied for the Lead
The ozeki relied on a perfectly executed arm throw to send his Mongolian opponent sprawling to the dirt surface on Day...
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/ 5 months ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Haruka Kitaguchi Sets Sights on the Asian Javelin Record in 2025
After winning the Olympic gold medal at the Paris Games, javelin thrower Haruka Kitaguchi targets new goals, including the mark of...
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Figure Skating
/ 5 months agoMao Shimada Leads After the Short Program at the Japan Junior Championships in Hiroshima
In pursuit of a record-breaking fourth straight title at the Japan Junior Championships, Shimada holds a sizable advantage over Kaoruko Wada.
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Sumo
/ 5 months agoKyushu Basho Day 7 Results
There are no unbeaten wrestlers remaining in the makuuchi division at the Kyushu Basho. Hoshoryu, Kotozakura, Onokatsu and Takanosho all share...
