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
B-girl Ami Wins Historic Gold in Women's Breaking at the Paris Olympics
Olympics and Paralympics
Olympic Roundup: Japan Makes National Record in the 4x400-Meter Relay
Olympics and Paralympics
Sport Climbing: Sorato Anraku Nabs Silver in the Men's Boulder and Lead
Olympics and Paralympics
France Edges Japan for Bronze Medal in the Men's Table Tennis Team Event
Olympics and Paralympics
Rachid Muratake, Japan's 1st 110-Meter Hurdles Finalist, Finishes 5th
Olympics and Paralympics
Japan Advances to the Women's Table Tennis Team Final
Olympics and Paralympics
Wrestling Gold Medalist Akari Fujinami Extends Winning Streak to 137
Figure Skating
Kaori Sakamoto Reveals Plan to Retire After 2026 Olympics
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