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Reporting on the B.League playoffs, Mai Yamamoto's exit from the WNBA, Jiyai Shin's latest golf title and boxer Kazuto Ioka's rematch against...
Horse Racing
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The Tower of London progeny held off Magic Sands and Cerbiatto in a pulsating dash to the wire in the 30th NHK...
Features
JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK | Hoshoryu Returns to Sumo Spotlight at the Summer Basho
Beginning his second tournament as a yokozuna, sumo wrestler Hoshoryu aims to remain healthy throughout the 15-day event at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan.
Olympics and Paralympics
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Olympics and Paralympics
No Japanese Companies Among Top Olympic Sponsors: a Bold Move or Sign of Decline?
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Judo
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From Tokyo 1964 to Paris 2024, Japan's judo team has excelled, securing medals and showcasing remarkable talent and strategic evolution in...
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Baseball
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The Hokkaido-based Nipponham Fighters, led by gutsy skipper Shinjo, won eight of nine games recently. They look poised to end a...
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Features
/ 9 months ago[ODDS and EVENS] Paris Olympics Delivered Compelling Drama
Leon Marchand's swimming exploits, Mondo Duplantis' world record in the pole vault and other impressive feats grabbed our attention during the...
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 9 months agoOlympic Medals: an Abundant, Varied Collection for Team Japan at Paris 2024
After winning 58 Olympic medals at Tokyo 2020, Japan collected 45 at the Paris Games, including 20 gold, and earned medals...
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Features
/ 9 months ago[ICE TIME] Summer Cup Recap: Mao Shimada and Rio Nakata are Winners in Otsu
Shimada landed eight triple jumps in her free skate and triumphed in the Summer Cup by more than 24 points. Nakata...
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Baseball
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As the "holy ground" of Japanese baseball, Koshien rallied the nation through national disasters and wars. Now it's taking on the...
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 9 months agoClosing Ceremony Brings 2024 Paris Olympics to a Spectacular End
The Paris 2024 Olympics' closing ceremony celebrated athletes, volunteers and unity with superb performances, a light show and a Hollywood-style flag...
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 9 months agoJapanese Technology at the Paris Olympics: From Innovative Footwear to Enduring Torches
Japanese technology contributed to the Paris Olympics with ASICS's new marathon footwear, Panasonic's DJ turntables, and eco-friendly sportswear.
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 9 months agoThomas Bach Decides Not to Seek a 3rd Term as IOC President
IOC chief Thomas Bach has had a mostly successful tenure during challenging times that included wars, a global pandemic and doping...
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Olympics and Paralympics
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