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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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Basketball
/ 1 year agoBasketball Tournament Draws Announced for the Paris Olympics
The Japan men face 2023 Basketball World Cup champ Germany in its first group phase match in France, and the Japan...
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Sumo
/ 1 year agoSpring Basho Day 10 Results
In the makuuchi division, rookie sensation Takerufuji extended his unbeaten streak Tuesday at the Spring Basho, triumphing over his closest competitor...
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Baseball
/ 1 year agoSeoul Series: Dodgers Manager Outlines Plans for Ohtani and Yamamoto Ahead of Opener
Starting with the Seoul Series, skipper Dave Roberts has a heavy responsibility to make sure the two Japanese stars have a...
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Features
/ 1 year ago[ICE TIME] World Championships Preview: Shoma Uno and Kaori Sakamoto to Vie for Three-Peats
Uno is seeking to match Patrick Chan's accomplishment (2011-13), while Sakamoto is aiming to equal Peggy Fleming's feat (1966-68) at the...
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Sports Talk
/ 1 year ago#26 Sports Talk ― Figure Skating Expert Jack Gallagher Previews the World Championships
Kaori Sakamoto and Shoma Uno are aiming to win their third consecutive figure skating world titles. Other key storylines are also...
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Sumo
/ 1 year agoSpring Basho Day 9 Results
Makuuchi division debutant Takerufuji extended his winning streak to nine on day 9 of the Spring Basho, maintaining his perfect start...
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Sumo
/ 1 year agoYoung Wrestlers Takerufuji and Onosato Continue to Dominate at Spring Basho
The two rising stars both defeated veteran grapplers in Spring Basho bouts and will square off in a pivotal match on...
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Sumo
/ 1 year agoSpring Basho Day 8 Results
In his top-division debut, Takerufuji continued to lead the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday with a notable win over former...
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Sumo
/ 1 year agoUp-and-Comers Takerufuji and Onosato Take Charge at Spring Basho
Rookie Takerufuji defeated Ryuden to stay in the lead at the 15-day Spring Basho while Onosato is just one win back...
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Features
/ 1 year ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Chiba Jets Whip Ryukyu Golden Kings in the Emperor's Cup Final
Days after winning the East Asia Super League final, the Chiba Jets dominated the final three quarters of the All Japan...