Sumo
Beyond Yokozuna Hakuho, Deeper Problems Beset Sumo Association
Closing the Hakuho stable seems harsh when, over the years, the Japan Sumo Association has failed to fix the violent culture that...
Features
ICE TIME | Exclusive: Retired Star Satoko Miyahara Still Seeking Future Path
Satoko Miyahara took time from her busy tour schedule to discuss her illustrious career, current work, and thoughts about the future in...
Boxing
Junto Nakatani Beats Ryosuke Nishida with a 6th-Round TKO
With his stellar performance at Tokyo's Ariake Coliseum, unbeaten WBC bantamweight champion Junto Nakatani added the IBF title to his collection.
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Baseball
/ 1 year agoShohei Ohtani Puts on a Show in Spring Training Debut for the Dodgers
MLB superstar Shohei Ohtani belts a two-run homer in the fifth inning, helping his new team beat the Chicago White Sox...
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Boxing
/ 1 year agoANALYSIS | Three of Japan's Best Boxers Showcased in a Triple World Title Delight
An important fight card took place in Tokyo on February 24, and three Japanese boxers enhanced their reputations in front of...
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Features
/ 1 year ago[ICE TIME] Mao Shimada Aiming for More History at World Junior Championships
Mao Shimada has a shot at becoming the third woman to repeat as world junior champion, joining Elena Radionova and Alexandra...
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Horse Racing
/ 1 year agoSaudi Cup Recap: Japanese Thoroughbreds Fare Well in Riyadh Races
Yuga Kawada pilots Ushba Tesoro to a runner-up finish in the G1 Saudi Cup, and Japanese horses Forever Young and Remake...
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Basketball
/ 1 year agoJapan Edges China in a Tense FIBA Asia Cup Qualifier
The win in the opening round of FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers was Japan's first over China in a major men's basketball...
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Basketball
/ 1 year agoJapan Ends 88-Year Wait, Sweeps FIBA Window 1 with Victory Over China
Japan made history by defeating China 76-73, marking a triumphant sweep of Window 1 in the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers,...
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Features
/ 1 year ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Sumo Stablemaster Miyagino Demoted as Punishment for Wrestler's Violence at Stable
Emphasizing the stablemaster's responsibility for his wrestler's behavior, the JSA cut his pay and demoted the winningest yokozuna in sumo history...
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News
/ 1 year agoProfessional Fighters League & U-NEXT Announce Multi-year Agreement
This unprecedented agreement with U-NEXT begins with the PFL Champions vs Bellator Champions mega-global event on February 24.
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Features
/ 1 year ago[ICE TIME] Japan Contingent at Challenge Cup Led by Kaori Sakamoto
Sakamoto and Yuna Aoki will represent Japan in women's singles at the Challenge Cup, with Kazuki Tomono and Tatsuya Tsuboi set...
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Features
/ 1 year ago[ODDS and EVENS] Hideki Matsuyama Returns to Winning Form at the Genesis Invitational
Veteran golfer Hideki Matsuyama rallied to win the PGA Tour event, carding a 9-under 62 in the final round and achieving...
