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
Nadeshiko Japan Rolls into the Quarterfinals with a Victory Over Nigeria
Olympics and Paralympics
Shinnosuke Oka Claims Gold in the Men's All-Around Gymnastics Final
Olympics and Paralympics
EDITORIAL | Bravo to the Olympic Athletes Winning in an Early Medal Rush
Olympics and Paralympics
Olympic Roundup: Japan Powers Past Argentina to Pick up 1st Win in Men's Volleyball Tourney
Olympics and Paralympics
Simone Biles and Team USA Reclaim Gold Medal in Artistic Gymnastics
Olympics and Paralympics
Olympic Roundup: Fencer Misaki Emura Suffers a Shock Loss in the 2nd Round
Figure Skating
Kaori Sakamoto Reveals Plan to Retire After 2026 Olympics
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Features
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Sumo
/ 1 year agoSummer Basho Day 7 Results
On day 7 of the Summer Basho, Ura failed to maintain his lead, suffering an oshitaoshi loss to Kotozakura. He is...
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Sumo
/ 1 year agoOnosato Defeats Atamifuji to Move into a Tie for the Summer Basho Lead
In a battle of rising stars, Onosato came out on top and is looking more and more like the man to...
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Horse Racing
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Sumo
/ 1 year agoSummer Basho Day 6 Results
In a battle for the top position in the tournament, No. 4 maegashira Ura dominated No. 7 maegashira Mitakeumi to retain...
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Sumo
/ 1 year agoOnosato Beats Kotozakura for 1st Time to Claim Another Huge Win at Summer Basho
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Features
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Features
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Sumo
/ 1 year agoSummer Basho Day 5 Results
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Sumo
/ 1 year agoOnosato Crushes Kirishima to Stay One Win Off the Pace at the Summer Basho
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