Features
[ODDS and EVENS] Makoto Hasebe, 40, Leaves Big Impact on the German Bundesliga
Former Samurai Blue captain Makoto Hasebe spent the bulk of his pro soccer career in Germany, earning the respect of his peers...
Basketball
Rui Hachimura Helps Lakers Edge Pelicans in NBA Play-In Tournament
Los Angeles Lakers starting forward Rui Hachimura had 13 points on 5-for-6 shooting in a narrow victory on the road against the...
Baseball
EDITORIAL | Ohtani Interpreter's Ruin Shows the Evil of Illegal Gambling
Ippei Mizuhara allegedly took over $16 million USD from the personal bank account of baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani to pay his own...
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Features
/ 6 months ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Tokito Oda Triumphs at Japan Open to Continue Impressive Run in 2023
Top-ranked star Tokito Oda, who is 17, has won seven singles titles on the UNIQLO Wheelchair Tennis Tour this year, including...
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Golf
/ 6 months agoZOZO Championship: Justin Suh Takes One-Stroke Lead into Final Round
Satoshi Kodaira was still in contention after a 69 that left him tied for fifth in the ZOZO Championship. Eric Cole...
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 6 months agoEDITORIAL | Japanese Olympic Committee Failures, IOC Put Future Olympic Opportunities at Risk
Yamashita, a member of the International Olympic Committee and the JOC, should have known in advance about the IOC's plans for...
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Golf
/ 6 months agoBeau Hossler Battles Wind to Fire 65 for Sole Lead at Midway Point of ZOZO Championship
Japanese golfers Satoshi Kodaira and Yuki Inamori have strong second rounds in the ZOZO Championship to stay in the title chase...
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News
/ 6 months agoLacrosse to Return to Olympics in 2028 After a 120-Year Absence
Although lacrosse existed as a demonstration sport as recently as 1948, the last time Olympic medals were awarded in the sport...
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Baseball
/ 6 months ago[ODDS and EVENS] New Manager Toshiaki Imae Brings Positive Energy to the Rakuten Eagles
Two-time Japan Series MVP Toshiaki Imae says a family atmosphere, trust and decisiveness will be important ingredients for success in rebuilding...
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Golf
/ 6 months agoCollin Morikawa Sizzles on Front Nine to Take One-Stroke Lead at ZOZO Championship
Mikumu Horikawa is one shot off the pace at the ZOZO Championship, while 2021 Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama struggled in his...
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Horse Racing
/ 6 months agoKikuka Sho (Japanese St Leger) Preview: A 3,000-Meter Test of Endurance
The race favorite has won the Grade 1 Kikuka Sho four times in the past 10 years, and the last one...
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Features
/ 6 months ago[ICE TIME] Japan Sending a Young Team to Season-Opening Skate America
Mana Kawabe, Hana Yoshida and Mone Chiba are Japan's Skate America women's entrants. Shun Sato, Tatsuya Tsuboi and Nozomu Yoshioka are...
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Golf
/ 6 months agoHideki Matsuyama Aiming to Return to Form at the PGA ZOZO Championship
Although he's been dealing with back issues, Hideki Matsuyama says he's ready to contend for the ZOZO Championship title in Inzai,...