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Gymnastics Star Daiki Hashimoto Claims 3rd Consecutive All-Around World Title
Hashimoto became the second man to win the gymnastics event three times in a row at the world championships. Kohei Uchimura did...
Features
ODDS and EVENS | The Depth of Japan's Figure Skating Talent is Remarkable
Ami Nakai, 17, became Japan's latest winner on the Grand Prix figure skating circuit. At the GP de France, she beat three-time...
Sumo
Sumo in London: Hoshoryu Wins the Crowd-Pleasing Exhibition Tournament
In the first grand sumo tournament in the UK capital since 1991, Hoshoryu outmuscled fellow yokozuna Onosato in the final match to...
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Sumo
/ 1 year agoAutumn Basho: With Terunofuji Out, Chase for the Emperor's Cup is Wide Open
After winning his 10th title in July, back-to-back tournaments proved to be too much for the injury-plagued yokozuna, who will skip...
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Baseball
/ 1 year ago[ODDS and EVENS] Masanori Murakami: An MLB Debut 60 Years Ago and a Lesson in Loyalty
Masanori Murakami found his niche as a baseball player after quitting judo in junior high school. As a pitcher, he played...
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Baseball
/ 1 year agoCubs' Shota Imanaga Throws 7 Innings in a Combined No-Hitter
Shota Imanaga left the game after throwing 95 pitches and the Cubs leading 11-0 heading into the eighth inning at Wrigley...
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 1 year agoParis Paralympic Games: Japan's Para Athletes Inspire the World
From rugby and badminton to swimming, Japanese athletes are excelling at the Paralympic Games, each victory reflecting their relentless pursuit of...
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Boxing
/ 1 year agoNaoya Inoue Defends Super Bantamweight Titles with a 7th-Round TKO of TJ Doheny
At Tokyo's Ariake Arena, undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue improved to 28-0 with 25 knockouts in his illustrious boxing career.
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Features
/ 1 year ago[ICE TIME] Sena Takahashi Shines in Sensational JGP Debut
Kanagawa Prefecture native Sena Takahashi, 14, skated two clean programs to win the men's title at the JGP Riga Cup in...
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 1 year agoEDITORIAL | The Paris Paralympics 'Here to Compete, Win, and Smash World Records'
As then-Crown Prince Akihito envisioned in 1964, we hope the Paris Paralympics are filled with cheering spectators celebrating the Para athletes...
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Baseball
/ 1 year agoShohei Ohtani Signs an Exclusive Trading Card Deal with Topps
Fanatics, which purchased Topps in 2022, is leveraging the popularity of MLB superstar Shohei Ohtani to bolster its foothold in the...
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Features
/ 1 year ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Naoya Inoue Returns to the Ring with Laser-Sharp Focus
"I know in my mind what I need to do. [TJ] Doheny is a fighter who doesn't want to win by...
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Boxing
/ 1 year agoTJ Doheny Seeking to Conquer Super Bantamweight King Naoya Inoue
Challenger TJ Doheny has been cleverly maneuvered into this position and has the opportunity to create a seismic boxing shock on...
