Track and Field
Javelin Queen Haruka Kitaguchi Triumphs in the Diamond League Final
Paris 2024 champion Haruka Kitaguchi secured the victory on her final throw of the competition, launching her javelin 66.13 meters in Brussels.
Sumo
Onosato Stays in Control at the Autumn Basho with a Convincing Win Over Mitakeumi
The sekiwake grappler wrapped up a winning record at the midway point of the Autumn Basho, but he has bigger goals for...
Features
[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Japan Rugby Team Showing Signs of Growth Under Eddie Jones
Back-to-back wins at the Pacific Nations Cup, one in Vancouver and one in Saitama Prefecture, earned Japan a berth in the semifinals...
Olympics and Paralympics
Paris Paralympic Games: Japan's Para Athletes Inspire the World
Olympics and Paralympics
EDITORIAL | The Paris Paralympics 'Here to Compete, Win, and Smash World Records'
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Features
/ 2 weeks ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Naoya Inoue Returns to the Ring with Laser-Sharp Focus
"I know in my mind what I need to do. [TJ] Doheny is a fighter who doesn't want to win by...
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Boxing
/ 2 weeks agoTJ Doheny Seeking to Conquer Super Bantamweight King Naoya Inoue
Challenger TJ Doheny has been cleverly maneuvered into this position and has the opportunity to create a seismic boxing shock on...
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Boxing
/ 2 weeks agoNaoya Inoue Seeking a KO Victory Against TJ Doheny
"This has been my most rigorous preparation period ever," admitted Naoya Inoue, as he prepares to defend his titles as the...
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Basketball
/ 3 weeks ago[ODDS and EVENS] Yuta Watanabe Excited About a Fresh Start with Chiba Jets
Yuta Watanabe is looking forward to competing for the title-chasing Jets. "I think people have high expectations of me as a...
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Baseball
/ 3 weeks agoMLB Notes: Seiya Suzuki is Making Key Contributions for the Resurgent Cubs
Suzuki, a 30-year-old outfielder, had three- and four-hit performances in a span of four MLB games and helped the Cubs win...
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 3 weeks agoRice 'Power Balls' Turn Up the Energy for Japanese Athletes at the Paris Olympics
Japanese rice-turned "power balls" were a relatively unknown secret ingredient in the success of Team Japan's strong-performing athletes at the Paris...
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 3 weeks agoParis Olympics Wrap-Up: Tokyo Reflects on the Athletes' Success
Tokyoites talk about the thrills of the Paris Olympics and the athletes' performances while expressing excitement for the 2028 Los Angeles...
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Tennis
/ 3 weeks agoNaomi Osaka Beats a Top-10 Opponent for the 1st Time Since 2020
In the US Open first round, two-time tourney winner Naomi Osaka eliminated Latvia's Jelena Ostapenko in straight sets at Louis Armstrong...
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Features
/ 3 weeks ago[ICE TIME] Exhibition Galas are Canceled for Skate Canada and Finlandia Trophy
Skating officials in Canada and Finland say scheduling issues factored into decisions to eliminate the exhibition galas. Are these simply cost-cutting...
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News
/ 3 weeks agoBadminton Star Akane Yamaguchi Captures 4th Japan Open Title
Yamaguchi cruised past Thai opponent Busanan Ongbamrungphan in a clinical 43-minute display of badminton prowess in the tournament final in Yokohama.