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Shohei Ohtani Surpasses Hideki Matsui for Most MLB Homers by a Japanese Player
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani ended a seven-game homerless streak by belting the 176th homer of his MLB career in a...
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[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Analysis: Yuta Watanabe Makes a Smart Choice in Pursuing Move to B.League
Considering the ups and downs of his time in the NBA, now's an ideal time for Yuta Watanabe to begin the next...
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[NPB NOTEBOOK] Hanshin Tigers Overcome Yomiuri Giants in Familiar Fashion
In a heated pitchers' duel, the Hanshin Tigers prevailed against their Central League archrivals in a series-closing win on April 18 at...
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Sumo
/ 1 month agoSpring Basho Day 12 Results
Makuuchi division debutant Takerufuji's flawless streak at the Spring Basho was abruptly halted on Thursday by ozeki Hoshoryu.
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Figure Skating
/ 1 month agoKaori Sakamoto in 4th Place After Short Program at World Championships
After a few miscues in her short program, two-time defending world champion Kaori Sakamoto will have to rally to win her...
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Baseball
/ 1 month agoDodgers Fire Shohei Ohtani's Interpreter Ippei Mizuhara Amid Allegations of 'Massive Theft'
Ippei Mizuhara, who has worked as Ohtani's interpreter throughout his MLB career, is reported to have racked up $4.5 million in...
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/ 1 month ago[ODDS and EVENS] FC Machida Zelvia Excelling in Debut Season in the J.League's Top Flight
Riding a three-match winning streak, FC Machida Zelvia, guided by former ultra-successful high school coach Go Kuroda, have ascended to first...
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Baseball
/ 1 month agoShohei Ohtani Era Begins as Dodgers Rally to Beat Padres in the MLB Opener
Japanese star Shohei Ohtani delivered a big hit in the four-run eighth inning and looked right at home in Dodger blue...
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Sumo
/ 1 month agoSpring Basho Day 11 Results
Maegashira Takerufuji won his 11th consecutive match at the Spring Basho on Wednesday, equaling the record for a makuuchi division debutant's...
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Figure Skating
/ 1 month agoKaori Sakamoto Goes Through Final Preparations in Bid for a 3rd Straight World Title
After skating to "Baby, God Bless You," Kaori Sakamoto worked on her triple flip/triple toe loop combination for the world championships...
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Basketball
/ 1 month agoBasketball Tournament Draws Announced for the Paris Olympics
The Japan men face 2023 Basketball World Cup champ Germany in its first group phase match in France, and the Japan...
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Sumo
/ 1 month agoSpring Basho Day 10 Results
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Baseball
/ 1 month agoSeoul Series: Dodgers Manager Outlines Plans for Ohtani and Yamamoto Ahead of Opener
Starting with the Seoul Series, skipper Dave Roberts has a heavy responsibility to make sure the two Japanese stars have a...