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ODDS and EVENS | Aonishiki Forges Ahead with Ambitious Sumo Goals
Ukrainian wrestler Aonishiki has journeyed from the bottom to the top of sumo's six-division structure faster than anyone since the current era's...
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Volleyball: World Challenge Series Gives High-Level Preparation for the Season
Japan national team stars Yuki Ishikawa of Italian club Perugia and Suntory's Ran Takahashi squared off in an exhibition series, thrilling volleyball...
Baseball
Roki Sasaki is Handling the Pressure of Being a Closer
In the National League Division Series, Roki Sasaki earned saves in Games 1 and 2, helping the Dodgers continue their quest to...
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Features
/ 1 year ago[ICE TIME] Summer Cup Recap: Mao Shimada and Rio Nakata are Winners in Otsu
Shimada landed eight triple jumps in her free skate and triumphed in the Summer Cup by more than 24 points. Nakata...
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Baseball
/ 1 year agoEDITORIAL | Koshien at 100: A Monument to Recovery and Endurance
As the "holy ground" of Japanese baseball, Koshien rallied the nation through national disasters and wars. Now it's taking on the...
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 1 year agoClosing Ceremony Brings 2024 Paris Olympics to a Spectacular End
The Paris 2024 Olympics' closing ceremony celebrated athletes, volunteers and unity with superb performances, a light show and a Hollywood-style flag...
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 1 year agoJapanese Technology at the Paris Olympics: From Innovative Footwear to Enduring Torches
Japanese technology contributed to the Paris Olympics with ASICS's new marathon footwear, Panasonic's DJ turntables, and eco-friendly sportswear.
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 1 year agoThomas Bach Decides Not to Seek a 3rd Term as IOC President
IOC chief Thomas Bach has had a mostly successful tenure during challenging times that included wars, a global pandemic and doping...
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 1 year agoYuka Suzuki Finishes 6th in Marathon with Personal-Best Time
Suzuki completed the marathon in a personal-best time of 2 hours, 24 minutes, 2 seconds to finish just over a minute...
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 1 year agoJapan's Wrestling Prowess on Display on the Final Day of the Paris Olympics
Yuka Kagami and Kotaro Kiyooka won gold medals in the women's and men's 76-kilogram and 65-kg freestyle wrestling divisions as competition...
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 1 year agoTaishu Sato Scores Silver for Japan in Modern Pentathlon
Sato began competing in modern pentathlon in 2013. He said he stuck with it because he "believed the sport would be...
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 1 year agoHaruka Kitaguchi Grabs the Gold in Women's Javelin
Entering the Olympic javelin event as the favorite, reigning world champion Haruka Kitaguchi had the best throw in the 12-woman final...
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 1 year agoShigekix Misses Out on Podium as Breaking Makes First, and Perhaps Last, Olympic Appearance
The Team Japan flag bearer at the Opening Ceremony impressed the crowd but was defeated in the men's breaking semifinals by...