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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
The veteran grappler returned to action from injury at the 15-day Summer Basho and has already beaten two ozeki, starting with...
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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
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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...