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SPORTS SHORTS | Akie Iwai Finishes 2nd at the LA Championship
Reporting on a strong performance by golfer Akie Iwai at the LA Championship, Shohei Ohtani's return to the lineup, and figure skating's...
Horse Racing
Satsuki Sho: Museum Mile Claims 1st G1 Title in Record-Setting Time
Museum Mile completed the 2,000-meter Satsuki Sho in 1 minute, 57.0 seconds at Nakayama Racecourse, giving jockey Joao Moreira back-to-back G1 wins.
Features
JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK | SV.League Tops 1 Million in Attendance in 2024-25
The SV.League (formerly the V.League) saw an increase of 75% in attendance for its men's volleyball teams and 195% growth in fans...
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News
/ 12 months agoJapan Falls to Romania at IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship But Avoids Relegation
Under new coach Jarrod Skalde, the Japan's men's ice hockey team kept it close in every tournament game it played and...
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Horse Racing
/ 12 months agoForever Young Places 3rd at Kentucky Derby in Photo Finish
Jockey Ryusei Sakai's ride secured the best-ever finish for a Japanese thoroughbred in the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby at...
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Features
/ 12 months ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Naoya Inoue is a Big Favorite in Title Bout with Luis Nery
Undisputed super bantamweight champ Naoya Inoue returns to the spotlight in his first-ever fight at Tokyo Dome after 21 straight wins...
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Boxing
/ 12 months agoLuis Nery Eyeing a Stunning Upset of Naoya Inoue
Infamous in Japan, Luis Nery of Mexico had to have a Japan Boxing Commission lifetime ban overturned so that he can...
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Boxing
/ 12 months ago#29 Sports Talk – Boxing Analyst Raul Marquez Previews the Inoue-Nery Title Fight
In his analysis of the Tokyo Dome showdown, Raul Marquez said, "It's a very difficult fight for Nery to figure out...
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Horse Racing
/ 12 months agoNHK Mile Cup Preview: The Tough Tokyo Mile is a True Test for 3-Year-Olds
Major Emblem was the last race favorite to win the NHK Mile Cup, doing so in 2016 at Tokyo Racecourse. Aerolithe...
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Boxing
/ 12 months agoNaoya Inoue Set to Defend World Titles Against Luis Nery
Looking ahead to the blockbuster bout, Naoya Inoue recently said, "There's definitely risks and challenges ahead, but I'm expecting an intense...
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Features
/ 12 months ago[ODDS and EVENS] Forever Young Brings a Perfect Record into the 150th Kentucky Derby
Ryusei Sakai will ride Forever Young in the Kentucky Derby, seeking to become Japan's first winner of the race. Kazushi Kimura...
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Baseball
/ 12 months agoPadres' Yu Darvish Records First Victory of MLB Season
Returning to the starting rotation after a 15-day stint on the injured list, Yu Darvish pitched five scoreless innings against the...
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Basketball
/ 12 months agoHiroshima Dragonflies Bolster Playoff Hopes with Stellar Play in April
In April, the Hiroshima Dragonflies, led by American coach Kyle Milling, went 8-2. They lead the B.League wild-card standings with two...
