Baseball
Masataka Yoshida Set to Start Triple-A Rehab Assignment with Worcester
Boston Red Sox outfielder/designated hitter Masataka Yoshida has been sidelined while recovering from offseason surgery on his right shoulder.
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JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK | New Leadership: Hashimoto and Arimori Promoted to Top Positions
Tokyo 2020 Olympic chief Seiko Hashimoto and two-time Olympic marathon medalist Yuko Arimori have been picked for top leadership roles at the...
Baseball
NPB NOTEBOOK | SoftBank Hawks Win the Interleague Title as PL Teams Dominate Their CL Rivals
All six Pacific League squads completed the interleague campaign with winning records. The Hiroshima Carp (9-9) had the best record among Central...
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Horse Racing
/ 6 months agoArima Kinen Preview: Fan Favorites Set to Compete in Grueling Test on Turf
Do Deuce, Danon Decile and Bellagio Opera were the top picks for the star-studded Arima Kinen, but Do Deuce withdrew with...
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Basketball
/ 6 months ago[ODDS and EVENS] B.League Season Moves Quickly From Game to Game
Winning streaks and solid all-around play are vital for success in the 60-game B.League season, and each game is a microcosm...
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Figure Skating
/ 6 months agoTop Stars All Primed to Perform at Japan Championships
Yuma Kagiyama is seeking his first men's title at the Japan Championships, while Kaori Sakamoto is vying for her fourth straight...
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Baseball
/ 7 months agoTomoyuki Sugano Joins the Baltimore Orioles on a 1-Year Contract
After a banner 12-year career with the Yomiuri Giants, pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano, now 35, achieved his goal of signing a contract...
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Horse Racing
/ 7 months agoAsahi Hai Futurity Stakes: Admire Zoom Storms to Overwhelming Victory
With Yuga Kawada handling the reins, Admire Zoom showcased his speed en route to a 2½-length victory in the 1,600-meter Asahi...
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Features
/ 7 months ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Naoya Inoue Title Fight Postponed Until January 24
Super bantamweight champ Naoya Inoue was to face Sam Goodman on December 24, but the fight was rescheduled after the Aussie...
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Baseball
/ 7 months ago[NPB NOTEBOOK] Marines Sign Shuta Ishikawa to Bolster Their Rotation
The 32-year-old Shuta Ishikawa is a reliable starter who should help Lotte as it looks to life beyond Roki Sasaki, who...
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Horse Racing
/ 7 months agoAsahi Hai Futurity Stakes Preview: Museum Mile and Panja Tower are Among the Notable Entrants
The Asahi Hai Futurity Stakes, which became a Grade 1 race in 1984, is being held at Kyoto Racecourse due to...
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Baseball
/ 7 months agoNew Japanese Baseball Travel Guide is a Useful Reference for Fans
"Baseball is a global and unifying game," JapanBall owner Shane Barclay said. "This guide allows you to experience both of those...
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Features
/ 7 months ago[ODDS and EVENS] Vissel Kobe Maintained Hunger for Another Title and Fulfilled Their Goal
For Vissel Kobe, led by manager Takayuki Yoshida, a victory on the final day of the 2024 J.League season wrapped up...