Sumo
Newly Promoted Yokozuna Hoshoryu Aiming to Kick Off New Era in Style at Spring Basho
Mongolian Hoshoryu has replaced compatriot Terunofuji as the sport's lone yokozuna. He is an exciting wrestler who relies on a variety of...
Features
[ODDS and EVENS] Laureus World Sports Awards a Celebration of Great Achievements
Twenty-five years after the first Laureus World Sports Awards, Japanese athletes Yuto Horigome and Tokito Oda are among 2025's nominees.
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[ICE TIME] Mao Shimada Remains a Skater Without Parallel on the Junior Circuit
So far ahead of the competition, the biggest opponent Mao Shimada, a 16-year-old, three-time world junior champion, will likely face in the...
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Sumo
/ 1 year agoKotonowaka Promoted to Ozeki After Stellar Performance in New Year Basho
After finishing as the runner-up at the New Year Basho, Sadogatake wrestler Kotonowaka joins three others at sumo's second-highest rank.
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Figure Skating
/ 1 year agoMao Shimada Wins Gold and Yo Takagi Gets Bronze at the Winter Youth Olympics
Despite a flurry of jump issues, Winter Youth Olympics champion Mao Shimada extended her incredible streak of victories in international competitions...
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Figure Skating
/ 1 year agoRio Nakata Battles Back to Finish 5th at the Winter Youth Olympics
South Korea's Hyungyeom Kim wins the men's gold at the Winter Youth Olympics on home ice. Nakata rallies from 13th place...
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Figure Skating
/ 1 year agoMao Shimada and Yo Takagi Finish 1-2 in Women's Short Program at Winter Youth Olympics
Winter Youth Olympics gold-medal favorite Shimada landed all of her jumps and is in prime position to capture the women's title...
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Sumo
/ 1 year agoNew Year Basho Final Day Results - Makuuchi Division
The lone yokozuna, Terunofuji, secured his ninth top-division title on Sunday by defeating joint leader Kotonowaka in an exciting championship playoff...
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Sumo
/ 1 year agoTerunofuji Beats Kotonowaka in a Playoff to Win New Year Basho and Ninth Emperor's Cup
With a spectacular comeback at the New Year Basho, grand champion Terunofuji proved to his doubters that he is still capable...
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Features
/ 1 year ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Ichiro Suzuki is a Shoo-in for Baseball Hall of Fame in 2025
MLB experts also believe Ichiro Suzuki will become the second player to be a unanimous selection in Hall of Fame balloting....
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Figure Skating
/ 1 year agoRio Nakata's Woeful Short Program Ends Japan's Shot at 3rd Straight Men's Gold at Winter Youth Olympics
The Junior Grand Prix Final champion, who entered the Winter Youth Olympics as the favorite, made a number of mistakes in...
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Sumo
/ 1 year agoNew Year Basho Day 14 Results - Makuuchi Division
At the conclusion of day 14 of the New Year Basho, Kotonowaka improved to 12-2 and is scheduled to face Tobizaru...
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Sumo
/ 1 year agoKotonowaka and Terunofuji Share the New Year Basho Lead Heading into the Final Day
With an upset victory over Kirishima on Day 14 of the New Year Basho, Kotonowaka kept himself in the running for...