

Features
[ODDS and EVENS] Boos & Bravos Highlight Recent Developments in Sports
Leading off this edition of Boos & Bravos is the news that the Urawa Reds are banned from the 2024 Emperor's Cup...

Sumo
Rank-and-Filer Atamifuji the Surprise Leader on Day 11 at Autumn Basho
Atamifuji, a No. 15 maegashira, turned in an impressive performance against Tobizaru to stay two wins ahead with four days remaining at...

Horse Racing
Masayoshi Yoshida Named New President of Japan Racing Association
Yoshida, who joined the Japan Racing Association in 1983 and became a board member in 2016, replaces Masayuki Goto, who served as...
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Basketball
/ 4 weeks ago[ODDS and EVENS] Yudai Baba Fills a Vital Role for Japan National Team
Hustling, converting numerous scoring chances and playing aggressively, Yudai Baba energized Japan despite its loss to Germany at the Basketball World...
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Track and Field
/ 4 weeks agoJavelin Thrower Haruka Kitaguchi Captures Japan's First Gold Medal at 2023 World Championships
Haruka Kitaguchi launched her javelin 66.73 meters through the air in Budapest on her final attempt of the competition, securing her...
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Basketball
/ 4 weeks agoBasketball World Cup: Germany Stifles Japan's Outside Shooting in Runaway Win
Japan missed 15 of 18 3-point shots in the first half of its Basketball World Cup opener and trailed by 22...
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Basketball
/ 4 weeks agoAustralia Routs Finland in Teams' Basketball World Cup Opener
Patty Mills scored a game-high 25 points and Josh Giddey flirted with a triple-double to lead Australia to victory in the...
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Baseball
/ 4 weeks agoShohei Ohtani Suffers Elbow Injury and Will Not Pitch Again This Season
For Shohei Ohtani, the injury will cast a shadow over his free agency bid after the 2023 season. But many pitchers...
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Judo
/ 4 weeks agoKosei Inoue: Reflections on Judo Summer Camps and Competitions
Summer is the peak time for judo tournaments in Japan, giving athletes opportunities to test their skills and development during various...
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Features
/ 1 month ago[ODDS and EVENS] Basketball World Cup: Japan Eager to Craft a New Narrative
Only three players return from Japan's 2019 Basketball World Cup roster, plus impressions of Golden Boot winner Hinata Miyazawa and hurdler...
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Features
/ 1 month ago[NOTES on a SCORECARD] Best Move for Shohei Ohtani is to Leave Angels, Join Stable Franchise
Shohei Ohtani has thrived since joining the Angels in 2018. As an upcoming free agent, his legacy will be defined by...
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Features
/ 1 month ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Shuta Ishikawa Achieves Goal of Throwing a No-Hitter
Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks starter Shuta Ishikawa tossed Nippon Professional Baseball's first no-no of the season against the Saitama Seibu Lions on...
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Basketball
/ 1 month agoSlovenia Manhandles Japan in Final FIBA Basketball World Cup Tuneup
Luka Doncic led Slovenia with 23 points in a final tuneup for the FIBA Basketball World Cup. The dazzling playmaker also...