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SPORTS SHORTS | Basketball: Japan Women and Denmark Settle for Tie in Exhibition Match
Reporting on the Japan women's basketball team, Masataka Yoshida's injury rehab, rising golf star Shuri Sakuma and Mikki Fight's narrow win at...
Basketball
ODDS and EVENS | Tomoya Higashino Brings Basketball Passion and Smarts to His New Job
After nine meaningful years as the Japan Basketball Association's technical committee chair, Tomoya Higashino is the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins' new president.
Olympics and Paralympics
Fix the JOC Before Hashimoto Talks of Hosting Olympics Again
If Seiko Hashimoto really aims to restore trust in the JOC, she must articulate a vision and be prepared to exercise discipline...
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Auto Racing
/ 1 year agoYuki Tsunoda Solid in 1st Practice Session for the Japanese Grand Prix
The RB driver will be bidding for points in Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix. Compatriot Ayumu Iwasa gets first F1 experience in...
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Features
/ 1 year ago[ODDS and EVENS] Yuki Ishikawa Fills a Vital Role for Italian Club Allianz Milano
Volleyball player Yuki Ishikawa is making notable contributions in Italy's SuperLega, and he hopes to do the same for the Japan...
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Auto Racing
/ 1 year agoF1 Driver Yuki Tsunoda Aiming to Keep the Momentum Going at Japanese Grand Prix
Now in his fourth season in Formula One, RB driver Yuki Tsunoda had his best result of the 2024 season at...
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Features
/ 1 year ago[ICE TIME] Exclusive: Legend Peggy Fleming Salutes Kaori Sakamoto's Success at the World Championships
"I'm honored to have set such a lasting benchmark and equally thrilled for Kaori's incredible accomplishment," three-time world champion Peggy Fleming...
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Judo
/ 1 year agoKosei Inoue: Lessons from Judo Clinics in 3 European Cities
There is much to learn from Europe, where a culture of lifelong participation in sports like judo has taken root, promoting...
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Basketball
/ 1 year agoOsaka Evessa Newcomer Hyunjung Lee Exhibits Talent from the Get-Go
In his first six games in the B.League, South Korean swingman Hyunjung Lee scored in double figures five times, including 23-...
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Baseball
/ 1 year agoCubs Starter Shota Imanaga Shines in His MLB Debut
Former BayStars standout Shota Imanaga tossed six scoreless innings and struck out nine in the Cubs' 5-0 victory over the Rockies...
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Baseball
/ 1 year agoShohei Ohtani Has a Solid Home-Opening Series Against Cardinals
Despite ongoing probes of the gambling scandal that led to interpreter Ippei Mizuhara's firing, Shohei Ohtani appears to be maintaining his...
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Horse Racing
/ 1 year agoBellagio Opera Wins Tough Competition in the 68th Osaka Hai
Bellagio Opera stalked frontrunner Stunning Rose in the Osaka Hai while turning the last two corners. He passed the leader before...
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Features
/ 1 year ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Tsuneyasu Miyamoto Brings Valuable Experience to New Role as JFA President
With a determined commitment to elevate all facets of soccer in Japan, Tsuneyasu Miyamoto said it will require a collective effort...