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JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK | Nozomi Maruyama Excelling in New Ski Jumping Season
In the first three events of the 2025-26 FIS Ski Jumping World Cup, Nozomi Maruyama has earned three victories, two in Norway...
Sumo
Will Ukrainian Sumo Prodigy Aonishiki Join the Ranks of Yokozuna?
Aonishiki has just been promoted to ozeki. Should he step up to become a yokozuna, sumo fans could see an era of...
Basketball
Basketball: Japan Overpowers Taiwan in FIBA World Cup Qualifier
In the teams' opening basketball match of the Asian qualifiers, Japan jumped out to a 45-22 lead by halftime in Kobe. Yuta...
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Features
/ 2 months agoJAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK | Rugby: Japan to Submit a Bid to Host the 2035 World Cup
"It is Japan's role to spread the sport to Asia and the world," Japan Rugby Football Union chief Masato Tsuchida said,...
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Sumo
/ 2 months agoAutumn Basho Day 14 Results
Heading into the final day of the 15-day Autumn Basho, Onosato (13-1) holds a one-win advantage over fellow yokozuna Hoshoryu.
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Horse Racing
/ 2 months agoSprinters Stakes Preview: A Showcase for Japan's Best Short-Distance Thoroughbreds
The 59th running of the Sprinters Stakes boasts a lineup that includes Grade 1 champions Lucky Sweynesse, Mama Cocha, Lugal and...
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Baseball
/ 2 months agoDodgers Clinch 4th Consecutive NL West Title
For the Dodgers, Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto played starring roles in the defending World Series champions' division title-clinching victory.
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Sumo
/ 2 months agoAutumn Basho Day 13 Results
Onosato holds a one-win advantage over fellow yokozuna Hoshoryu heading into the penultimate day of the Autumn Basho in Tokyo.
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Sumo
/ 2 months agoAutumn Basho Day 12 Results
Heading into Day 13 of the Autumn Basho in Tokyo, the two yokozuna, Hoshoryu and Onosato, are tied for the lead...
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Features
/ 2 months agoODDS and EVENS | Sports Viewpoints on Happenings in September
Sports fans celebrated success at the World Athletics Championships, boxer Naoya Inoue extended his reign, and Shohei Ohtani impressed on the...
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Sumo
/ 2 months agoAutumn Basho Day 11 Results
Yokozuna Hoshoryu maintained his one-win lead in the Autumn Basho, improving to 11-0. Onosato is 10-1 heading into the final four...
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Sumo
/ 2 months agoAutumn Basho Day 10 Results
At the end of the 10th day of competition at the Autumn Basho, yokozuna Hoshoryu leads with a 10-0 record. Fellow...
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News
/ 2 months agoSPORTS SHORTS | Wrestling: Japan Excels at the 2025 World Championships
Reporting on the 2025 World Wrestling Championships, Natalie Nakase's WNBA coaching award and Japan's quick exit from the Men's Volleyball World...
