Baseball
Rintaro Sasaki Playing Well, But Still Seeking His 1st Home Run for Stanford
After 12 games, Rintaro Sasaki is batting .360 with 14 RBIs for the Cardinal. The Iwate Prefecture native says he's "just trying...
Features
[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Tributes to Kevin Braswell as Basketball World Mourns His Passing
Utsunomiya Brex head coach Kevin Braswell died on February 24, several weeks after having heart surgery. The 46-year-old coach commanded respect on...
Figure Skating
Mao Shimada Dominates Competition on the Way to 3rd Consecutive World Junior Title
The winning total score for Mao Shimada was a personal best of 230.84 points. She established new personal bests in both the...
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 7 months agoShigekix Misses Out on Podium as Breaking Makes First, and Perhaps Last, Olympic Appearance
The Team Japan flag bearer at the Opening Ceremony impressed the crowd but was defeated in the men's breaking semifinals by...
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 7 months agoBaron Nishi, Japan's Equestrian Gold Medalist 92 Years Ago, Inspires a New Olympic Team
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 7 months agoOlympic Roundup: Rikuto Tamai Wins Silver in Platform Diving
The teenager became Japan's first-ever Olympic diving medalist with a sensational effort in the final round, climbing from third to second...
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 7 months agoJapan Settles for Silver in the Women's Table Tennis Team Event
In a familiar story, Japan got off to a positive start but couldn't contain the powerful Chinese table tennis team in...
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 7 months agoAkira Akasaki Finishes 6th in Olympic Marathon with Personal-Best Time
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 7 months agoWrestling: Rei Higuchi and Tsugumi Sakurai Triumph on a Golden Friday
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 7 months agoB-girl Ami Wins Historic Gold in Women's Breaking at the Paris Olympics
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 7 months agoOlympic Roundup: Japan Makes National Record in the 4x400-Meter Relay
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Olympics and Paralympics
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 7 months agoFrance Edges Japan for Bronze Medal in the Men's Table Tennis Team Event
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