Horse Racing
Champions Cup: W Heart Bond Triumphs in a Photo Finish
Jockey Ryusei Sakai won his third consecutive Champions Cup by guiding 4-year-old Kizuna progeny W Heart Bond to her first Grade 1...
Features
JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK | Kashima Antlers Return to the Top with 9th J.League Title
Leo Ceara scored twice to lead the Kashima Antlers to a 2-1 triumph over Yokohama F Marinos at Mercari Stadium. Kashima claimed...
Horse Racing
Champions Cup Preview: Chukyo Racecourse's Premier Event
The Champions Cup, one of two top-level Japan Racing Association dirt races (the other being the February Stakes), is for 3-year-olds and...
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Horse Racing
/ 1 month agoKikuka Sho Preview: A Grueling Test of Stamina
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Baseball
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Sumo
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Horse Racing
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Baseball
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Baseball
/ 2 months agoShohei Ohtani Leads Dodgers to NLCS Sweep with Amazing Game 4 Performance
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Horse Racing
/ 2 months agoShuka Sho Preview: Fillies' Triple Crown Finale Generates Excitement
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Basketball
/ 2 months agoODDS and EVENS | Chiba Jets Display Determination and Improve to 5-0
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