Sumo
EDITORIAL | Hoshoryu Must Prove He's a Worthy Yokozuna
Instead of resting on his laurels, the Mongolia-born wrestler Hoshoryu must act with dignity befitting his rank while training his mind, technique,...
Features
[ODDS and EVENS] Kyogo Furuhashi Leaves an Indelible Mark on Celtic FC
Departing the Scottish Premiership powerhouse team, Kyogo Furuhashi embraces a new challenge to play in France. Celtic fans will never forget his...
Sumo
Mongolian Hoshoryu Named 74th Yokozuna After Winning the New Year Basho
The 25-year-old Hoshoryu convinced sumo officials he deserved promotion after winning a three-way playoff to capture his second Emperor's Cup.
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 5 months 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
/ 5 months 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
/ 5 months 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
/ 5 months 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.
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News
/ 5 months agoLacrosse: Japan Claims Historic Bronze in the Women's U20 World Championship
Japan, a three-time fifth-place finisher in this lacrosse tournament, scored eight unanswered goals in the second half to turn a close...
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Features
/ 5 months ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Sanfrecce Hiroshima Staying in the Title Hunt
Fueled by five consecutive victories and the J.League's most effective offense, Sanfrecce Hiroshima are positioned to contend for the title this...
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Baseball
/ 5 months agoDodgers Superstar Shohei Ohtani Joins Exclusive 40-40 Club
With a stolen base in the fourth and a grand slam in the ninth, Shohei Ohtani reached 40 homers and 40...
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Soccer
/ 5 months agoFour Japanese Footballers Look to Make an Impact During the 2024-25 Premier League Campaign
Soccer fans in Japan have a few compatriots to keep an eye on as the new Premier League season is underway...
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Features
/ 5 months ago[ODDS and EVENS] Hideki Matsuyama Savors Victory in the FedEx Cup Opener
After claiming the Olympic bronze medal, Hideki Matsuyama had to adjust with a fill-in caddie at his next tourney. He blew...
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News
/ 5 months agoLacrosse: Japan Women Advance to the World U20 Semifinals
In Japan's first semifinal appearance in the World Lacrosse Women's U20 Championship, it faces Canada with a berth in the title...