Horse Racing
Japan Cup: Calandagan Ends Two-Decade Victory Drought for Foreign Horses
Calandagan, the world's top-ranked horse, edged Japan Cup favorite Masquerade Ball by a head in a spirited sprint to the wire in...
Features
JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK | Nozomi Maruyama Excelling in New Ski Jumping Season
In the first three events of the 2025-26 FIS Ski Jumping World Cup, Nozomi Maruyama has earned three victories, two in Norway...
Sumo
Will Ukrainian Sumo Prodigy Aonishiki Join the Ranks of Yokozuna?
Aonishiki has just been promoted to ozeki. Should he step up to become a yokozuna, sumo fans could see an era of...
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Baseball
/ 1 year agoCubs Left-Hander Shota Imanaga Named to the NL All-Star Team
In 16 starts this season, MLB rookie Shota Imanaga has a 7-2 record and a 3.16 ERA. He has 92 strikeouts...
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Features
/ 1 year ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Japan's Athletes for the Paris Olympics Receive a Spirited Send-Off
Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko were among the dignitaries at a ceremony, which was held three weeks before the...
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Baseball
/ 1 year ago[NPB NOTEBOOK] Hanshin Tigers Starter Hiroto Saiki is Excelling on the Mound
The Hyogo Prefecture native, a 2017 draft pick of the Hanshin Tigers, added some pitches to his repertoire and has become...
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Baseball
/ 1 year agoShohei Ohtani: Fun Facts and Memorable Quotes to Mark His 30th Birthday
Two-time AL MVP Shohei Ohtani is having a terrific season for the Los Angeles Dodgers, providing a big spark on offense...
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Features
/ 1 year ago[NOTES on a SCORECARD] For Kei Nishikori, the Paris Olympics Should be His Competitive Farewell
Veteran tennis player Kei Nishikori has coped with a slew of physical setbacks in recent years. Wrapping up his career in...
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Features
/ 1 year ago[ODDS and EVENS] Expect a Plethora of Olympic Medals for Japan in Paris
After a sensational showing at Tokyo 2020, where Japan collected 58 Olympic medals, there are big expectations for the nation's athletes...
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News
/ 1 year agoVideo: Wakeboarding Wonder Taiga Takamura Has Great Ambitions
Young wakeboarding sensation Taiga Takamura leads Japan's scene and aims for global success while training with his father at the foot...
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News
/ 1 year agoWakeboarding Wonder Taiga Takamura Has Great Ambitions
Young wakeboarding sensation Taiga Takamura leads Japan's scene and aims for global success while training with his father at the foot...
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Baseball
/ 1 year agoBaseball Swing Analysis and More as US Sports Equipment Giant Opens New Tokyo Facility
Marucci Sports, a major sports equipment manufacturer, offers baseball lovers in Tokyo a new way to analyze their performance and improve...
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Golf
/ 1 year agoHiroyuki Fujita Finishes Runner-Up at US Senior Open After a 4-Hole Playoff
Inclement weather delayed the completion of the fourth round and Hiroyuki Fujita struggled when play resumed the next day in Newport,...
