Features
[ICE TIME] Mao Shimada Remains a Skater Without Parallel on the Junior Circuit
So far ahead of the competition, the biggest opponent Mao Shimada, a 16-year-old, three-time world junior champion, will likely face in the...
Baseball
Roki Sasaki Impresses in Scoreless Spring Debut with Dodgers
Entering with much fanfare in the fifth inning, Roki Sasaki showcased his high-speed pitches and allowed zero runs in three innings against...
Baseball
Rintaro Sasaki Playing Well, But Still Seeking His 1st Home Run for Stanford
After 12 games, Rintaro Sasaki is batting .360 with 14 RBIs for the Cardinal. The Iwate Prefecture native says he's "just trying...
More News
-
Features
/ 10 months ago[ICE TIME] Exclusive: Legend Brian Boitano Raves About Working with Kinoshita Group Skaters at Recent Camp
Brian Boitano explained the joy of the experience: "I really like working with elite skaters and giving them little secrets that...
-
Horse Racing
/ 10 months agoTenno Sho (Spring) Preview: Stamina for 3,200 Meters is Essential
The Tenno Sho (Spring) is the most prestigious showcase for stayers and the longest of Japan's national-level Grade 1 events. It...
-
Baseball
/ 10 months agoNipponham Fighters Showing Signs of Progress Under Popular Manager Tsuyoshi Shinjo
With a recent five-game win streak, the Nipponham Fighters have moved up in the Pacific League standings. They have won 11...
-
Features
/ 11 months ago[ODDS and EVENS] Race Walking Standouts Getting Ready for the Paris Olympics
Japan's Koki Ikeda and Kumiko Okada were second in the marathon mixed relay race at the World Race Walking Team Championships,...
-
Soccer
/ 11 months agoYokohama F Marinos Advance to Asian Champions League Final for the First Time
Marinos beat South Korea's Ulsan Hyundai 5-4 in a penalty shootout in the second leg of the Asian Champions League semifinal...
-
Basketball
/ 11 months agoVideo: Japan's First NBA Basketball School in Tokyo
The elite NBA Basketball School aims to nurture the next generation in Japan by imparting complex basketball skills with a focus...
-
Basketball
/ 11 months agoA Trio of B.League Playoff Spots Still Up for Grabs
Heading into the next-to-last week of the B.League season, the Chiba Jets (34-22 record) have the most wins among the wild-card...
-
Baseball
/ 11 months agoShohei 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...
-
Baseball
/ 11 months agoHello Kitty Throws the 1st Pitch on Specially Themed Night at Dodger Stadium
Is Hello Kitty a good luck charm? The LA Dodgers won on Hello Kitty Night after the famed Sanrio character threw...
-
Features
/ 11 months ago[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...