Olympics and Paralympics
Fix the JOC Before Hashimoto Talks of Hosting Olympics Again
If Seiko Hashimoto really aims to restore trust in the JOC, she must articulate a vision and be prepared to exercise discipline...
Boxing
Hiroto Kyoguchi, a Former 2-Division Champ, Announces His Retirement
Osaka Prefecture native Hiroto Kyoguchi retired with a 19-3 (12 KOs) record. He won world titles in the mini-flyweight and the light...
Baseball
Masataka Yoshida Set to Start Triple-A Rehab Assignment with Worcester
Boston Red Sox outfielder/designated hitter Masataka Yoshida has been sidelined while recovering from offseason surgery on his right shoulder.
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 11 months agoSoccer: Spain Eliminates Japan with 3-0 Rout in Men's Quarterfinals
Fermin Lopez scored in the 11th and 73rd minutes to lead Spain past Japan in an Olympic men's soccer quarterfinal match...
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Golf
/ 11 months agoHideki Matsuyama Shares the Lead After 2nd Round of Olympic Golf Tournament
The 2021 Masters champion could have taken the sole lead at Le Golf National if not for a double bogey on...
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 11 months agoAkane Yamaguchi and Aya Ohori Advance to Quarterfinals in Badminton Singles
Japanese badminton medal hopeful Yamaguchi faces a stiff test in the Olympic quarterfinals against South Korea's Se Young An, the top...
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Basketball
/ 11 months agoJapan Forward Rui Hachimura Leaves Team to Get Treatment for a Calf Injury
Weeks before the start of his sixth NBA season, Rui Hachimura sustained an injury in Japan's loss to France at the...
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 11 months agoJapan Fencing Squad Holds off Canada to Take the Bronze in Women's Team Foil
Yuka Ueno displayed poise in a pressure-filled final match against Canada's Eleanor Harvey as Japan secured its first-ever team medal in...
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Baseball
/ 11 months ago[NPB NOTEBOOK] Marines Sign Former Cy Young Award Recipient Dallas Keuchel
The Marines, the Pacific League's second-place team, have wanted to upgrade their starting rotation. Lotte hopes Keuchel can make an impact...
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 11 months agoOlympic Roundup: Judoka Sanshiro Murao Grabs the Middleweight Silver
Murao was bidding to become the first Japanese to claim the Olympic title in the division since Mashu Baker at the...
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 11 months agoVolleyball: Brazil Women Overpower Japan for a Straight-Sets Triumph
Japan dropped to 0-2 in the Olympic women's volleyball tournament. Brazil outplayed Japan from start to finish, relying on power and...
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 11 months agoIn 20-Kilometer Race Walk, Koki Ikeda Falters in His Attempt to Win Back-to-Back Medals
Ikeda was in contention for a medal late in the Olympic 20-km race walk, but the Tokyo 2020 silver medalist faded...
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 11 months agoNadeshiko Japan Rolls into the Quarterfinals with a Victory Over Nigeria
After a stirring comeback against Brazil in its previous game, Nadeshiko Japan scored three goals in the first half to beat...