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Sumo
/ 1 year agoTerunofuji Beats the Heat and Shonannoumi to Stay in Control at Nagoya Basho
The Mongolian-born grand champion has a two-win cushion over a trio of sumo wrestlers as he heads into the second half...
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/ 1 year ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] A Trio of Japanese Athletes Included on ESPN's Top 100 List
Ichiro Suzuki, Shohei Ohtani and Kohei Uchimura are among the names on the sports media giant's global list of best pro...
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Sumo
/ 1 year agoNagoya Basho Day 7 Results
After the first week of the 15-day tournament, Yokozuna Terunofuji completes a 7-0 sweep, standing as the sole leader of the...
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/ 1 year agoTerunofuji Outlasts Determined Ura to Remain in Sole Lead at Nagoya Basho
The grand champion had his hands full with the Osaka native on Day 7 of the Nagoya Basho but prevailed to...
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/ 1 year agoMeeting Hideki Matsui: A Baseball Fan Recounts a Thrilling Experience
In June 2024, writer Ethan Semendinger, a lifelong admirer of Hideki Matsui, fulfilled a dream by meeting the retired slugger at...
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Baseball
/ 1 year ago[ODDS and EVENS] Aaron Fischman Shares Insights on His New Book About Persevering Pitcher Tony Barnette
In "A Baseball Gaijin," author Aaron Fischman deftly chronicles former NPB and MLB player Barnette's career, including six years with the...
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Sumo
/ 1 year agoNagoya Basho Day 6 Results
Boasting a tournament-best record of 6-0, unbeaten yokozuna Terunofuji holds a two-win lead heading into the seventh day of the Nagoya...
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Changing the stoic faces that Japanese skaters often maintain on the ice became a primary mission for Kurt Browning and his...
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Baseball
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/ 1 year agoNagoya Basho Day 5 Results
On Day 5 of the Nagoya Basho, yokozuna Terunofuji continues his dominance with a win over Gonoyama, extending his tournament record...