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Top 20 Sports Stories in 2024: Countdown from 20-16
In an action-packed year, we express our gratitude to you, our readers, for making these SportsLook reports our top 20 sports stories...
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[ODDS and EVENS] Konishiki Receives Gift of Life for Christmas
Former sumo wrestler Konishiki, who was battling serious health issues, had a successful kidney transplant on December 4. His wife was the...
Basketball
Yuta Okada Providing a Big Offensive Spark for the Kyoto Hannaryz
Guard Yuta Okada, the B.League's top Japanese scorer, had back-to-back 30-point games to help carry the Hannaryz to a weekend sweep of...
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Horse Racing
/ 1 month agoSoul Rush Romps to Victory in the Mile Championship
Launching an impressive stretch drive to overtake Win Marvel near the 100-meter marker, Soul Rush pulled away for a comfortable win...
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Sumo
/ 1 month agoKyushu Basho Day 8 Results
The title chase heats up at the Kyushu Basho, with Hoshoryu, Kotozakura, Takanosho and Onokatsu tied for the lead heading into...
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Sumo
/ 1 month agoKyushu Basho: Hoshoryu Manhandles Compatriot Oshoma to Stay Tied for the Lead
The ozeki relied on a perfectly executed arm throw to send his Mongolian opponent sprawling to the dirt surface on Day...
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Features
/ 1 month ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Haruka Kitaguchi Sets Sights on the Asian Javelin Record in 2025
After winning the Olympic gold medal at the Paris Games, javelin thrower Haruka Kitaguchi targets new goals, including the mark of...
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Figure Skating
/ 1 month agoMao Shimada Leads After the Short Program at the Japan Junior Championships in Hiroshima
In pursuit of a record-breaking fourth straight title at the Japan Junior Championships, Shimada holds a sizable advantage over Kaoruko Wada.
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Sumo
/ 1 month agoKyushu Basho Day 7 Results
There are no unbeaten wrestlers remaining in the makuuchi division at the Kyushu Basho. Hoshoryu, Kotozakura, Onokatsu and Takanosho all share...
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Sumo
/ 1 month agoAbi Hands Hoshoryu His 1st Loss at the Kyushu Basho
No 3 maegashira Abi took advantage of a superior face-off to stun the previously undefeated Mongolian. Four men are now tied...
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Baseball
/ 1 month agoBayStars Manager Miura Says NPB Teams Should Accept Losing Players to MLB with a Positive Attitude
After losing pitcher Shota Imanaga to the Chicago Cubs, the BayStars shrugged it off and won the Japan Series, providing a...
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Horse Racing
/ 1 month agoMile Championship Preview: Charyn, Namur and Soul Rush are Among the Top Entrants
Namur aims to become the seventh horse to win the Mile Championship in consecutive years. Gran Alegria was the most recent...
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Baseball
/ 1 month agoShugo Maki Delivers Key Hit in Japan's Triumph Over South Korea in the Premier12
The Yokohama DeNA BayStars captain was 2-for-4 with two RBIs in Taipei as Japan improved to 2-0 in the first round...