Sumo
Abi Upsets Hoshoryu in His Yokozuna Debut on Day 1 of Spring Basho
The Mongolian grand champion was overwhelmed by the komusubi in the final bout of the day at the Spring Basho and never...
Features
[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] For 2 Pals, Finishing the Tokyo Marathon Fulfills a Special Goal
Michael Sayih and Max Fink, friends from Florida, became one of two duo racing teams at the Tokyo Marathon to finish all...
News
Women from All Walks of Life Thriving in GIRLS KEIRIN
Relaunched as a competitive sport in 2012, this cycling sport is inclusive of all women, from hairstylists and pop idols to teachers,...
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Golf
/ 1 year agoMiyuu Yamashita Repeats as the JLPGA Tour's Top Golfer in 2023
In addition to winning her second straight season title, Miyuu Yamashita concludes the golf year with a triumph in the JLPGA...
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Horse Racing
/ 1 year agoEquinox Overwhelms in a Riveting Finish in the 43rd Japan Cup
Ridden by Christophe Lemaire, the world's top-rated horse catches Titleholder 400 meters from the wire in the Japan Cup and cruises...
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Sumo
/ 1 year agoKirishima Wins His Second Emperor's Cup with a Stellar 13-2 Record at Kyushu Basho
In his final Kyushu Basho match, Kirishima used his superior athleticism against Takakeisho en route to his ninth straight win and...
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Sumo
/ 1 year agoKyushu Basho Final Day Results - Makuuchi Division
Kirishima secured his second top-division championship, positioning himself for yokozuna promotion by defeating ozeki Takakeisho in the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament...
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Features
/ 1 year ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Vissel Kobe Capture Their First J.League Title
A potent offense led by dynamic scorer Yuya Osako and a top-tier defense carried Vissel Kobe to the top after a...
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Figure Skating
/ 1 year agoYuma Kagiyama Holds Off Shoma Uno to Win the NHK Trophy
Kagiyama took a five-point lead into the NHK Trophy men's free skate and needed almost all of it to stave off...
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Sumo
/ 1 year agoKyushu Basho Day 14 Results - Makuuchi Division
In the day's final bout, Kirishima quickly got a right-hand grip on the belt of Atamifuji, then drove his opponent out...
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Sumo
/ 1 year agoKirishima Takes One-Win Advantage into Final Day of Kyushu Basho
The ozeki can collect his second Emperor's Cup with a triumph over Takakeisho on the last day of the Kyushu Basho...
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Horse Racing
/ 1 year agoJapan Cup Preview: Star-Studded Lineup to Vie for the Nation's Biggest Racing Prize
World No 1 Equinox is one of seven Grade 1 winners set to compete in the 43rd running of the 2,400-meter...
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Figure Skating
/ 1 year agoYuma Kagiyama Takes Lead After Short Program at NHK Trophy with Stunning Showmanship
Kagiyama earns a season-high 105.51 points in his short program at the NHK Trophy, while two-time world champion Shoma Uno is...