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.
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Olympics and Paralympics
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Olympics and Paralympics
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Sumo
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Basketball
/ 1 year agoB.League Playoffs: Golden Kings and Dragonflies Advance to the Finals
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Sumo
/ 1 year agoSummer Basho Day 10 Results
After Day 10 of the Summer Basho, three rikishi lead the pack with 8-2 records: Onosato, Shonannoumi, and Takarafuji.
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Sumo
/ 1 year agoTakayasu Stuns Ozeki Kotozakura as Plot Thickens at Summer Basho
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Judo
/ 1 year agoKosei Inoue: Judo, Rugby Athletes Find New Ways to 'Return the Favor' of Support for Sports
As athletes, we received support and strength from many people. Now, we hope to return the favor by looking for ways...
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Sumo
/ 1 year agoSummer Basho Day 9 Results
After Day 9 of the Summer Basho, the lead is shared by five wrestlers: Kotozakura, Mitakeumi, Onosato, Shonannoumi and Takarafuji, all...
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Baseball
/ 1 year agoYu Darvish Becomes the 3rd Japanese Pitcher with a Combined 200 NPB and MLB Wins
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Horse Racing
/ 1 year agoCervinia Triumphs in the Yushun Himba, the 2nd Jewel of the Fillies' Triple Crown
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Sumo
/ 1 year agoSummer Basho Day 8 Results
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Sumo
/ 1 year agoOnosato Displays Fancy Footwork to Beat Daieisho and Stay Tied for Summer Basho Lead
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