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.
Features
JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK | Sorato Shimizu Sets 100-Meter Under-18 World Record
Teenage sprinter Sorato Shimizu ran the boys 100-meter final in 10.0 seconds at the Japan Inter-High School Championships in Hiroshima.
Olympics and Paralympics
High School Swimming Star Mizuki Hirai Ready to Take on the Paris Olympics
Olympics and Paralympics
Gymnastics Star Daiki Hashimoto Aims for More Olympic Glory
Olympics and Paralympics
Olympic Roundup: Spain Rallies Past Nadeshiko Japan in Paris 2024 Opener
Olympics and Paralympics
Paris Games a Family Affair for Japanese Volleyball Players
Olympics and Paralympics
Kosei Inoue: Team Japan Goes to the Paris Olympic Games
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Horse Racing
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Baseball
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Features
/ 1 year ago[ODDS and EVENS] Race Walking Standouts Getting Ready for the Paris Olympics
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Soccer
/ 1 year agoYokohama F Marinos Advance to Asian Champions League Final for the First Time
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Basketball
/ 1 year agoVideo: Japan's First NBA Basketball School in Tokyo
The elite NBA Basketball School aims to nurture the next generation in Japan by imparting complex basketball skills with a focus...
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Basketball
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Baseball
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Baseball
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Features
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Baseball
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