Features
[ODDS and EVENS] Kyogo Furuhashi Leaves an Indelible Mark on Celtic FC
Departing the Scottish Premiership powerhouse team, Kyogo Furuhashi embraces a new challenge to play in France. Celtic fans will never forget his...
Sumo
Mongolian Hoshoryu Named 74th Yokozuna After Winning the New Year Basho
The 25-year-old Hoshoryu convinced sumo officials he deserved promotion after winning a three-way playoff to capture his second Emperor's Cup.
Basketball
Kawasaki Brave Thunders Making Progress in Their Rebuilding Efforts
The Brave Thunders have won six of their last eight B.League games and are showing signs of improvement under first-year coach Ronen...
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Baseball
/ 2 months agoNew Japanese Baseball Travel Guide is a Useful Reference for Fans
"Baseball is a global and unifying game," JapanBall owner Shane Barclay said. "This guide allows you to experience both of those...
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Features
/ 2 months ago[ODDS and EVENS] Vissel Kobe Maintained Hunger for Another Title and Fulfilled Their Goal
For Vissel Kobe, led by manager Takayuki Yoshida, a victory on the final day of the 2024 J.League season wrapped up...
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Basketball
/ 2 months agoKai Sotto Giving the Koshigaya Alphas a Formidable Presence at Center
Rising star Kai Sotto, who made his B.League debut in March 2023 for the Hiroshima Dragonflies, has raised his game at...
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Soccer
/ 2 months agoOBITUARY | Hiroshi Kagawa (1924-2024), the World's Oldest Soccer Journalist
In 2015, Hiroshi Kagawa received the FIFA Presidential Award in recognition of his remarkable achievement of covering 10 World Cups, starting...
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Golf
/ 2 months agoJapan's Sole PGA Tour Event Gets New Sponsor and Venue Starting in 2025
What was previously known as the ZOZO Championship will become the Baycurrent Classic. The PGA Tour event will now be played...
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Baseball
/ 2 months agoPitcher Shota Imanaga Returns to Japan to Inspire Youth After a Successful Rookie Season in Chicago
Chicago Cubs lefty Shota Imanaga, who won 15 games in 2024, put on a clinic in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward for young...
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Features
/ 2 months ago[ICE TIME] Grand Prix Final Bonanza: Mao Shimada Leads Way as Japan Sets New Medal Mark
In the combined Junior and Senior Grand Prix Final in France, Japan collected nine medals, eclipsing its record of seven set...
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Horse Racing
/ 2 months agoArma Veloce Triumphs in the Hanshin Juvenile Fillies, Giving Mirai Iwata His 1st G1 Victory
The Harbinger progeny powered past her rivals to reach contention in the last 100 meters of the Hanshin Juvenile Fillies, then...
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Features
/ 2 months ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Dodgers Manager Has High Expectations for Ohtani and Yamamoto in 2025
After leading the Dodgers to a World Series title in 2024, Dave Roberts expects the Japanese stars to make key contributions...
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Figure Skating
/ 2 months agoIlia Malinin Defends Grand Prix Final Title; Yuma Kagiyama Finishes 2nd
Despite major jump issues in the free skate, Malinin finished more than 10 points ahead of Kagiyama in the Grand Prix...