Baseball
Yusei Kikuchi Signs a 3-Year Contract with Los Angeles Angels
Seeking to bolster their pitching staff after missing the playoffs for the 10th straight year, the Angels are adding left-hander Yusei Kikuchi...
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[ICE TIME] Shun Sato Clinches 1st Grand Prix Title at Cup of China in Chongqing
With a breakthrough victory at the Cup of China, Sato secured one of six spots in the men's competition at the Grand...
Baseball
EDITORIAL | Latest MVP for Shohei Ohtani: Speechless at His Infinite Potential
It was unanimous. Ohtani was named MVP for the third time in his MLB career, twice in the AL and now in...
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Basketball
/ 10 months agoYuta Watanabe Sent to the Memphis Grizzlies in a Three-Team Trade
Veteran forward Yuta Watanabe, who began his NBA career with the Grizzlies in 2018, returns to Memphis in a trade involving...
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Features
/ 10 months ago[NOTES on a SCORECARD] For Trevor Bauer, a Quick Return to MLB Looks Increasingly Unlikely
Trevor Bauer, who pitched for NPB's BayStars in 2023, wants to return to MLB, but past accusations of sexual assault appear...
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/ 10 months ago[ODDS and EVENS] Coach Says Miho Takagi Appears Ready to Shine at the World Championships
Miho Takagi is gearing up for her biggest competition yet in 2024. Dutch coach Johan de Wit has high hopes: "If...
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Basketball
/ 10 months agoSpirited B.League Rivalry: Alvark and Golden Kings Split a Pair of Weekend Games
As expected, the B.League title contenders showcased their talented rosters in back-to-back dramatic contests at Yoyogi National Stadium.
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Judo
/ 10 months agoUta Abe Honored as the World's Top Female Judoka
Reigning Olympic champion Uta Abe received the International Judo Federation's top individual accolade for women for the second straight year.
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Figure Skating
/ 10 months agoKomatsubara, Koleto Clinch Ticket to Worlds by Placing 8th at Four Continents
In Shanghai, the duo earned the top score among Japan's three teams entered in the ice dance competition at the Four...
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/ 10 months ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Yuma Kagiyama Triumphs at the Four Continents
Kagiyama built a big lead after the short program at the Four Continents, and that continued in the free skate. He...
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Figure Skating
/ 10 months agoMone Chiba Wins Gold at Four Continents; Rinka Watanabe Claims Bronze
Chiba took the ice as the final participant in the women's free skate at the Four Continents and moved beautifully through...
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Soccer
/ 10 months agoEvaluating Japan's Asian Cup Campaign So Far
Japan has made it through to the quarterfinals of the Asian Cup, but it's been far from smooth sailing for Hajime...
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Figure Skating
/ 10 months agoYuma Kagiyama Takes a Commanding Lead After Short Program at Four Continents
Kagiyama was the final competitor on an evening of outstanding skates at the Four Continents and put forth a dynamic combination...