Boxing
Naoya Inoue Outclasses Murodjon Akhmadaliev and Wins by Unanimous Decision
In his first fight to go the distance since November 2019, Naoya Inoue exhibited his exceptional boxing skills and retained his super...
Track and Field
Oblique Seville Wins the 100-Meter Title at the World Championships
Showcasing his talent as a sprinter, Oblique Seville captured his first world title in track's most electrifying event at Tokyo's National Stadium.
Features
JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK | Athletics: Hayato Katsuki Finishes 3rd in 35-km Race Walk at the Worlds
Veteran race walker Hayato Katsuki was clocked in 2 hours, 29 minutes, 16 seconds to grab Japan's first medal of the 2025...
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News
/ 8 months agoPredictions 2025: How Will Japan and its Athletes Fare in Soccer, Rugby and Boxing This Year?
Building toward World Cups in soccer and rugby, Japan's men's teams are entering an important year. And in boxing, will we...
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Golf
/ 8 months agoHideki Matsuyama Breaks PGA Tour 72-Hole Record
Veteran golfer Hideki Matsuyama carded a 35-under 257 to win The Sentry, the PGA Tour's season-opening event, in Hawaii. It was...
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Sumo
/ 8 months agoPredictions 2025: Sumo Looking Beyond the Terunofuji Era for Others to Step Up
Ozeki grapplers Kotozakura, Onosato and Hoshoryu are the leading candidates to reach the pinnacle in the New Year and other sumo...
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Figure Skating
/ 8 months agoPredictions 2025: Japan's Figure Skaters Poised to Continue Stature on World Stage
Reigning champions Kaori Sakamoto and Mao Shimada will vie for world and world junior titles, respectively, and other predictions for 2025.
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Basketball
/ 9 months agoYuta Watanabe Becoming a Vocal Leader for the Chiba Jets
New Jets coach Trevor Gleeson has encouraged Yuta Watanabe to speak his mind in the locker room, noting that it helps...
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Features
/ 9 months ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Masahiro Tanaka Gets a Fresh Start with the Yomiuri Giants
Veteran starter Masahiro Tanaka missed nearly the entire 2024 season after having elbow surgery the previous year. He's determined to reach...
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News
/ 9 months agoTop 20 Sports Stories in 2024: Countdown from 5-1
In an action-packed year, we express our gratitude to you, our readers, for making these SportsLook reports our top 20 sports...
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Horse Racing
/ 9 months agoHopeful Stakes: Croix du Nord Collects 3rd Straight Victory
The Kitasan Black-sired colt earned a two-length victory over Giovanni in the 41st Hopeful Stakes to remain unbeaten in three career...
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/ 9 months agoTop 20 Sports Stories in 2024: Countdown from 10-6
In an action-packed year, we express our gratitude to you, our readers, for making these SportsLook reports our top 20 sports...
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Horse Racing
/ 9 months agoHopeful Stakes Preview: Croix du Nord, Masquerade Ball Among Top Entrants
Established in 1984, the Hopeful Stakes, now run over 2,000 meters, is the Japan Racing Association's only middle-distance Grade 1 event...