Figure Skating
Shoma Uno Wins Second Straight World Title Despite Free Skate Struggles
Although he wasn't at his best, Shoma Uno showed the heart of a champion, finding a way to win. His strong program...
Sumo
Daieisho Moves Closer to Claiming Second Emperor's Cup at the Spring Basho
The komusubi grappler ended the Spring Basho title hopes of rank-and-filer Midorifuji, who lost for the fourth day in a row.
Baseball
EDITORIAL | World Baseball Classic Reminds Japan of the Pure Joy Baseball Can Deliver
The games at the 2023 World Baseball Classic were of such high caliber that they conveyed the inherent joy of baseball at...
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Features
/ 3 weeks ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Kenta Maeda Getting Back in the Swing of Things
Minnesota Twins starter Kenta Maeda, who missed the 2022 season after having Tommy John surgery, has pitched effectively in two spring...
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Figure Skating
/ 3 weeks agoMao Shimada Sensational on Way to Winning World Junior Title
Seizing the moment, Mao Shimada had a stunning performance highlighted by a triple axel, a quadruple toe loop and a total...
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Basketball
/ 3 weeks agoBay Area Dragons Overcome Utsunomiya Brex in EASL Champions Week Showdown
The Dragons, guided by former Australia national team coach Brian Goorjian, keep alive their quest to earn a top-three finish in...
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Figure Skating
/ 3 weeks agoKao Miura Sits in First Place After Short Program at World Junior Championships
Title favorite Kao Miura delivers a strong performance highlighted by incredible speed in a fine show skating to 'Michelangelo 70' and...
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Baseball
/ 3 weeks ago[ODDS and EVENS] 2006 WBC Brought Joy, Excitement to Japan
Although Japan struggled in the opening rounds of the 2006 WBC, subsequent victories over South Korea and Cuba delivered a championship...
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Figure Skating
/ 3 weeks agoMao Shimada Holds Slim Lead After Short Program at the World Junior Championships
The rising star earns a season-best 71.78 points and sits ahead of Jia Shin by less than a point at the...
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Figure Skating
/ 3 weeks agoKao Miura Going for Gold at World Junior Championships, 2026 Olympics
Miura made it clear that he hopes to follow in the footsteps of Yuzuru Hanyu, the superstar he looked up to...
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Figure Skating
/ 3 weeks agoMao Shimada, Ami Nakai Aiming for Glory at the World Junior Championships
Shimada, the women's title favorite at the World Junior Championships, looked especially fluid as she skated to her short program of...
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 4 weeks agoEDITORIAL | Get Russia Out of Ukraine, Then Invite Its Athletes to the Olympics
Using the Asian Games as a backdoor despite the war, the IOC seems determined to find a pathway for Russia to...
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Basketball
/ 4 weeks agoEASL Champions Week Set to Tip Off in Utsunomiya
Representatives of the B.League and pro teams from South Korea, Taiwan and the Philippines are making final preparations for the EASL...