Rugby
Rugby is a 'Hooligan's Game Played by Gentlemen'
The earliest evidence of rugby in Japan dates to 1866 in Yokohama, but the heart of the game, fought by universities and...
Rugby
Guardian Gods of Rugby, the Game an Englishman Introduced
Sawata Shrine in Kyoto may be small, but it is sacred ground for rugby players and fans, and where the first Japanese...
Features
ODDS and EVENS | Miho Takagi Returns to Winning Form in Preparation for 2026 Olympics
Miho Takagi, who's gearing up for her fourth Olympic Games, triumphed in two races in the latest Speed Skating World Cup, boosting...
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Sumo
/ 1 year agoAutumn Basho: Wakatakakage Upsets Onosato to Set up a Dramatic Final 3 Days
The former sekiwake relied on his experience at the Autumn Basho to defeat the younger Onosato, who saw his bid for...
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Features
/ 1 year ago[ICE TIME] Rio Nakata Claims Silver at Bangkok Junior Grand Prix
Yo Takagi and Mei Okada added to Japan's medal count at the Junior Grand Prix meet in the Thai capital, collecting...
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Sumo
/ 1 year agoAutumn Basho Day 11 Results
With four days remaining in the Autumn Basho at Ryogoku Kokugikan, Onosato is the leader with an 11-0 record. Kirishima, Nishikigi...
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Sumo
/ 1 year agoOnosato Escapes Close Call to Maintain Undefeated Run at the Autumn Basho
The sekiwake went airborne, flying out of the ring, but only after his opponent had already stepped out on the 11th...
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Baseball
/ 1 year agoMLB Notes: Shohei Ohtani Still on Pace to Have a 50-50 Season
Despite a dip in his offensive production in September, Ohtani remains on target to become the first MLB player with 50...
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Sumo
/ 1 year agoAutumn Basho Day 10 Results
With five days left in the 15-day Autumn Basho, Kirishima, Nishikigi, Takayasu and Wakatakakage are tied for second with 8-2 records....
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Sumo
/ 1 year agoOnosato Opens Up a 2-Win Cushion at the Autumn Basho
The sekiwake grappler appears unstoppable as he pursues promotion to ozeki with five days remaining in the Autumn Basho at Ryogoku...
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Sumo
/ 1 year agoAutumn Basho Day 9 Results
Heading into Day 10 of the Autumn Basho, Endo, Nishikigi, Takayasu and Wakatakakage are two wins behind unbeaten leader Onosato. Kirishima...
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Sumo
/ 1 year agoOnosato Bulldozes Over Wakamotoharu to Improve to 9-0 at the Autumn Basho
The two sekiwake grapplers will meet on Day 10 in an Autumn Basho bout that could go a long way in...
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Track and Field
/ 1 year agoJavelin Queen Haruka Kitaguchi Triumphs in the Diamond League Final
Paris 2024 champion Haruka Kitaguchi secured the victory on her final throw of the competition, launching her javelin 66.13 meters in...
