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JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK | Emperor's Cup Final: Zelvia Machida Conquer Vissel Kobe
Shota Fujio led Zelvia past reigning Emperor's Cup champion Vissel with a pair of goals at Tokyo's National Stadium. Zelvia won the...
Horse Racing
Mile Championship Preview: An Impressive Lineup of Top Thoroughbreds
In the 42nd running of the Mile Championship, Soul Rush will attempt to become the seventh horse to win the G1 race...
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ODDS and EVENS | Deaflympics: Good Sportsmanship and Skilled Scorers in the Handball Tourney
In a preliminary round match, Germany trounced Japan as the goals piled up in a hurry. Fans cheered for both teams throughout...
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Baseball
/ 10 months agoIppei Mizuhara Handed a 57-Month Prison Sentence in Fraud Case
Former MLB interpreter Ippei Mizuhara, who worked alongside Shohei Ohtani with the Angels and the Dodgers, had pleaded guilty to federal...
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Features
/ 10 months ago[ODDS and EVENS] Hiromi Taniguchi Became the 1st Japanese Track World Champion in 1991
An accomplished marathon runner, Hiromi Taniguchi made meticulous preparations before the 1991 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. His planning paid off.
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Winter Sports
/ 10 months agoSmile Japan Overpowers France 7-1 in the Opening Game of the Final Olympic Qualifier
Looking to book a fourth straight Winter Olympic berth, Smile Japan couldn't have scripted a better start, jumping out to a...
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Basketball
/ 10 months agoRyukyu Golden Kings Playing with Pride and Showing Toughness
The Ryukyu Golden Kings are 6-1 in the final game of B.League two-game series during the 2024-25 season after a defeat...
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Winter Sports
/ 10 months agoSmile Japan Will Be All Business in Pursuit of 4th Straight Olympic Ice Hockey Berth
A new crop of rising ice hockey stars will be called on to lead Smile Japan when it faces France, China...
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Features
/ 10 months ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Yuki Kawamura Selected to Play in NBA G League Up Next Game
NBA G League standout Yuki Kawamura is generating excitement with his offensive skills in his first season as an overseas pro...
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Judo
/ 10 months agoKosei Inoue: A New Year in Judo with Welcome Challenges
The Olympic gold medalist and NPO JUDOs president discusses the latest proposed international judo rules changes and his own goals for...
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Baseball
/ 10 months ago[NPB NOTEBOOK] Ex-MLB Pitcher Trevor Bauer Returns to the BayStars
Controversial former major leaguer Trevor Bauer could uplift a strong starting rotation for the reigning Japan Series champion Yokohama DeNA BayStars.
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Sumo
/ 10 months agoEDITORIAL | 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,...
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Features
/ 10 months ago[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...
