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SPORTS SHORTS | Fencer Koki Kano Claims Gold at 2025 World Championships
Reporting on Koki Kano, Japan's first world champion in an individual fencing event, and additional news updates on volleyball, basketball and tennis.
Baseball
Ichiro Suzuki Inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame
During his candid and humorous induction ceremony speech, Ichiro Suzuki shared memories of his illustrious baseball career and lessons he's learned in...
Sumo
Kotoshoho Wins Nagoya Basho to Claim His 1st Emperor's Cup
In the first grand sumo tournament held at IG Arena, 15th-ranked maegashira Kotoshoho secured the Nagoya Basho title with a 13-2 record.
Olympics and Paralympics
Arisa Higashino and Yuta Watanabe Collect Their 2nd Straight Bronze in Badminton Mixed Doubles
Olympics and Paralympics
Japan Falls to US, Still Advances to the Volleyball Quarterfinals
Olympics and Paralympics
Soccer: Spain Eliminates Japan with 3-0 Rout in Men's Quarterfinals
Olympics and Paralympics
Akane Yamaguchi and Aya Ohori Advance to Quarterfinals in Badminton Singles
Olympics and Paralympics
Japan Fencing Squad Holds off Canada to Take the Bronze in Women's Team Foil
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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
Along with Yu Darvish, Hiroki Kuroda, who had 203 career victories, and Hideo Nomo, who earned 201, are the other members...
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Horse Racing
/ 1 year agoCervinia Triumphs in the Yushun Himba, the 2nd Jewel of the Fillies' Triple Crown
In the 85th running of the Yushun Himba, Cervinia found another gear in the last 100 meters to dig in and...
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Sumo
/ 1 year agoSummer Basho Day 8 Results
After Day 8 of the Summer Basho, komusubi Onosato and No 16 maegashira Takarafuji share the lead in the tournament, both...
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Sumo
/ 1 year agoOnosato Displays Fancy Footwork to Beat Daieisho and Stay Tied for Summer Basho Lead
The native of Ishikawa Prefecture is gaining more confidence by the day at the 15-day Summer Basho in Tokyo as he...
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Features
/ 1 year ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Munetaka Murakami Achieves a Big Career Milestone
Swallows slugger Munetaka Murakami belted his 200th career home run on May 15, becoming the youngest player in NPB history (24...
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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
/ 1 year agoYushun Himba (Japanese Oaks) Preview: For Many Entrants, It's Their First 2,400-Meter Race
Five race favorites triumphed in the Grade 1 Yushun Himba during the previous 10 years, including Liberty Island in 2023, at...