Basketball Golden Kings, Brex Renew Rivalry in B.League Finals Ryukyu is making its first appearance in the circuit’s championship series, while Utsunomiya is back for the third time in six years. Ed Odeven4 hours ago
Features [ODDS and EVENS] Double Delight for Japanese Trainer Yoshito Yahagi at Breeders’ Cup Loves Only You and Marche Lorraine become the first Japan-trained horses to win races at the prestigious global event, which has been held since... Ed OdevenNovember 10, 2021
Features [ICE TIME] Yuma Kagiyama Serves Notice That He’s Bound for Glory in Beijing Kagiyama was nothing short of spectacular in his Grand Prix of Italy free skate to music from “Gladiator” en route to victory. Jack GallagherNovember 9, 2021
Basketball Sunrockers Shibuya Control First, Fourth Quarters and Earn Weekend Sweep Balanced scoring carries the B. League club to its third consecutive victory as it stays tied for the East Division lead. Ed OdevenNovember 8, 2021
Features [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Ireland Whips Japan 60-5 as Brave Blossoms Suffer Crushing Blow in Autumn Tour Opener Coach Jamie Joseph’s squad trailed 29-0 entering the second half in a match that exposed the team’s weaknesses. Ed OdevenNovember 7, 2021
Features [ICE TIME] Yuzuru Hanyu Injures Right Ankle Again, Will Miss NHK Trophy “I have been working hard for the NHK Trophy, but I suffered a fall and got injured. I’m very disappointed,” said the two-time Olympic... Jack GallagherNovember 5, 2021
Baseball Showtime in Hokkaido: Tsuyoshi Shinjo Aims to Breathe New Life Into the Fighters The former outfielder has a flair for the dramatic and says he's ready to try a few new things to bring the fans back. Jim ArmstrongNovember 4, 2021
Features [ODDS and EVENS] Sung-Ryong Jung Provides Pillar of Stability for Kawasaki Frontale The dependable goalie has helped the squad earn four J. League titles since his arrival in 2016. Ed OdevenNovember 4, 2021
Sports BADMINTON | Akane Yamaguchi Collects Tournament Title for Second Straight Week After achieving success in Denmark, the Fukui native wraps up the month by earning another winner’s trophy in Paris. Ed OdevenNovember 2, 2021
Winter Sports ICE HOCKEY | Putting the Grit in Yokohama Former NHL player Mike Kennedy guides the fledgling Japanese team, which made its debut in 2020. Jim ArmstrongNovember 1, 2021
Horse Racing Rising Star Takeshi Yokoyama Rides Efforia to Victory in 164th Tenno Sho The 3-year-old colt beat favorite Contrail by a length to secure the top prize, with the jockey joining his father and grandfather as winners... Ed OdevenOctober 31, 2021
Features [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] New Managers Take Over for NPB’s Fighters, Dragons and Hawks All three teams are looking for better results in 2022 after disappointing seasons this year. Ed OdevenOctober 31, 2021
Baseball Shohei Ohtani Receives Commissioner’s Historic Achievement Award "It's really extraordinary to find a human being who can perform at the highest level in Major League Baseball as both a pitcher and... Ed OdevenOctober 30, 2021