Baseball
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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Basketball
/ 12 months agoChiba Jets Lead an Octet of Title-Chasing B.League Teams
Headlined by the Jets, who set a B.League record with 53 regular-season wins, the quest for the 2022-23 championship tips off...
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Baseball
/ 12 months agoMasataka Yoshida Earns AL Player of the Week Award
Boston Red Sox slugger Masataka Yoshida batted .480 (12-for-25) in six games from May 1-7. His 16-game hitting streak ended two...
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/ 12 months ago[ICE TIME] Talented Skater Naoki Rossi Inspired by Visit to His Ancestral Homeland
Teenager Naoki Rossi talks about the challenges of becoming an elite skater, his skating inspiration, his bicultural upbringing and much more.
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Horse Racing
/ 12 months agoChampagne Color Records Thrilling Victory in NHK Mile Cup
Chestnut colt Champagne Color took the lead 100 meters from the wire and pulled away in the NHK Mile Cup while...
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/ 12 months ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Urawa Reds Win Asian Champions League Title
An own goal by Al-Hilal's Andre Carrillo gave the Urawa Reds the victory in the second leg of the ACL final....
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Basketball
/ 12 months agoAnthony McHenry Shares Memories of Successful Career and Reflects on Legacy
After a decade with the Ryukyu Golden Kings, including four title-winning seasons, veteran leader Anthony McHenry moved to the Shinshu Brave...
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/ 12 months agoTable Tennis Star Kasumi Ishikawa, a Three-Time Olympic Medalist, Retires
In major international events, Kasumi Ishikawa showcased her talent, determination and ability to perform under pressure on the world stage.
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Baseball
/ 12 months ago[NPB NOTEBOOK] High-Flying BayStars Set Early Pace in CL
Fueled by seven straight wins to end April, the BayStars (18-8) have been bolstered by the arrival of 2020 NL Cy...
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Horse Racing
/ 12 months agoNHK Mile Cup Preview: The Start of a Busy Stretch of G1 Racing in Tokyo
Added to the calendar in 1996, the NHK Mile Cup gives horses another option apart from the longer distances of the...
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Horse Racing
/ 12 months agoChristophe Lemaire and Ryusei Sakai Among 20 Jockeys for the Kentucky Derby
Lemaire and Sakai will ride Derma Sotogake and Continuar, respectively, at the Kentucky Derby, the opening leg of the American Triple...