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...
Figure Skating
Mao Shimada and Yo Takagi Finish 1-2 at the Osaka JGP
Figure Skating
Mao Shimada Set for JGP Season Debut in Osaka
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Basketball
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Track and Field
/ 4 weeks agoJavelin Thrower Haruka Kitaguchi Captures Japan's First Gold Medal at 2023 World Championships
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Basketball
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Basketball
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Baseball
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Judo
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Features
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Features
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Features
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Basketball
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