Basketball Golden Kings, Brex Renew Rivalry in B.League Finals Ryukyu is making its first appearance in the circuit’s championship series, while Utsunomiya is back for the third time in six years. Ed Odeven4 hours ago
Sumo Giant Slayer Daieisho Stuns Yokozuna Terunofuji on Day 1 The lone grand champion is looking to bounce back from injuries in the Summer Basho. Jim ArmstrongMay 8, 2022
Horse Racing Crown Pride Fades Late, Finishes 13th in Kentucky Derby As jockey Christophe Lemaire’s horse runs out of steam, 80-1 Rich Strike claims the second-biggest upset in race history. Ed OdevenMay 8, 2022
Features [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Cannes Debut for Tokyo 2020 Olympics Film Prominent director Naomi Kawase’s project is set to be shown on May 25 in the Festival de Cannes Classics Selection. Ed OdevenMay 8, 2022
Baseball [NPB NOTEBOOK] Former Major Leaguer Freddy Galvis Struggles to Find His Rhythm in Japan The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks are hoping the veteran infielder can get back into the swing of things down on the farm. Jim ArmstrongMay 7, 2022
Basketball Rui Machida Makes Winning Debut in WNBA The Washington Mystics guard played nearly 17 minutes in the team’s first game of the 2022 season. Ed OdevenMay 7, 2022
Horse Racing Christophe Lemaire Fulfills Dream of Competing at Kentucky Derby Japanese thoroughbred Crown Pride’s jockey for the 148th Run for the Roses has always wanted to compete in the iconic American race. Ed OdevenMay 6, 2022
Sumo Terunofuji Aiming to Get Back on Track at Summer Tournament If healthy, the lone yokozuna will be the man to beat, but Mitakeumi and Wakatakakage seek to challenge. Jim ArmstrongMay 6, 2022
Baseball [ODDS and EVENS] Ayami Sato Returns to Spotlight at Australian Women’s Baseball Showcase The superstar’s curveball has been clocked at 2,583 revolutions per minute, and been compared to future MLB Hall of Famer Clayton Kershaw’s. Ed OdevenMay 5, 2022
Baseball Cubs Outfielder Seiya Suzuki Named NL Rookie of the Month for April Suzuki had four home runs and 14 RBIs in the first month of the MLB season. Ed OdevenMay 4, 2022
Basketball Kawasaki Brave Thunders Become The Third B. League Team with 40 Victories This season The Brave Thunders rout the Alvark Tokyo for their fifth straight victory heading into the final weekend of the regular season. Ed OdevenMay 4, 2022
Horse Racing Titleholder Overwhelms Field in 165th Tenno Sho Kazuo Yokoyama joins his father and grandfather as winners of the prestigious race. Ed OdevenMay 1, 2022
Features [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Damian McKenzie Racking Up a Plethora of Points for Title-Chasing Sungoliath The 2021 Super Rugby points leader has amassed 20 or more points in five matches this season. Ed OdevenMay 1, 2022