Basketball
ODDS and EVENS | Tomoya Higashino Brings Basketball Passion and Smarts to His New Job
After nine meaningful years as the Japan Basketball Association's technical committee chair, Tomoya Higashino is the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins' new president.
Olympics and Paralympics
Fix the JOC Before Hashimoto Talks of Hosting Olympics Again
If Seiko Hashimoto really aims to restore trust in the JOC, she must articulate a vision and be prepared to exercise discipline...
Boxing
Hiroto Kyoguchi, a Former 2-Division Champ, Announces His Retirement
Osaka Prefecture native Hiroto Kyoguchi retired with a 19-3 (12 KOs) record. He won world titles in the mini-flyweight and the light...
Olympics and Paralympics
Taishu Sato Scores Silver for Japan in Modern Pentathlon
Olympics and Paralympics
Haruka Kitaguchi Grabs the Gold in Women's Javelin
Olympics and Paralympics
Shigekix Misses Out on Podium as Breaking Makes First, and Perhaps Last, Olympic Appearance
Olympics and Paralympics
Baron Nishi, Japan's Equestrian Gold Medalist 92 Years Ago, Inspires a New Olympic Team
Olympics and Paralympics
Olympic Roundup: Rikuto Tamai Wins Silver in Platform Diving
Olympics and Paralympics
Japan Settles for Silver in the Women's Table Tennis Team Event
Olympics and Paralympics
Akira Akasaki Finishes 6th in Olympic Marathon with Personal-Best Time
Olympics and Paralympics
Wrestling: Rei Higuchi and Tsugumi Sakurai Triumph on a Golden Friday
Figure Skating
Kaori Sakamoto Reveals Plan to Retire After 2026 Olympics
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Rugby
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Baseball
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Baseball
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Features
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News
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Golf
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