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Roki Sasaki Impresses in Scoreless Spring Debut with Dodgers
Entering with much fanfare in the fifth inning, Roki Sasaki showcased his high-speed pitches and allowed zero runs in three innings against...

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...
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 7 months agoKosei Inoue: Team Japan Goes to the Paris Olympic Games
Team Japan has studied and practiced hard for its Olympic challenges. Now as the 2024 Games begin, it is time to...
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Sumo
/ 7 months agoNagoya Basho Day 12 Results
Yokozuna Terunofuji added another win to his tournament tally, improving to 11-1, after defeating sekiwake Abi on Day 12 of the...
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Sumo
/ 7 months agoNagoya Basho: Terunofuji Beats Abi and Moves Closer to Winning the Title
The Mongolian grand champion, who lost to Onosato on the previous day at the Nagoya Basho, could wrap up the Emperor's...
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 7 months ago27 Mind-Blowing Facts About the Paris Olympics That Will Make You the Ultimate Trivia Champion
Interesting details about the Paris Olympics shed light on unique aspects of the 2024 Summer Games, including the Opening Ceremony on...
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 7 months agoOlympic Roundup: Mito, Fujio Ignite Japan in a Rout of Paraguay
The Japan men's soccer squad scored four second-half goals in a runaway victory in its Olympic opener. Manager Go Oiwa's men...
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 7 months agoNew Challenges for Olympic Athletes: Keeping Out the Prying Eyes
Efforts to combat voyeurism aimed at Olympic athletes and others are getting help from innovations like Mizuno's infrared-resistant uniforms and more.
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Basketball
/ 7 months ago[ODDS and EVENS] Remembering Joe Bryant and His Impact on Basketball's Growth in Japan
A friendly, smart, fan-loving coach, Joe Bryant brought enthusiasm and adventure to the pro basketball scene in Japan as bench boss...
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Sumo
/ 7 months agoNagoya Basho Day 11 Results
Yokozuna Terunofuji suffered his first loss of the Nagoya Basho against sekiwake Onosato. Despite the setback, Terunofuji still holds a two-win...
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Sumo
/ 7 months agoOnosato Stuns Terunofuji to Add Drama to the Nagoya Basho
Title-chasing Terunofuji could have opened up a nearly insurmountable three-win lead at the 15-day Nagoya Basho, but he was unable to...
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Sumo
/ 8 months agoNagoya Basho Day 10 Results
Yokozuna Terunofuji's impressive Nagoya Basho tournament record extends to 10-0, with a comfortable two-win lead and five days remaining. Kotozakura is...