Features
[ODDS and EVENS] Taiga Hasegawa, the Snowboarder to Watch
Taiga Hasegawa, the defending world champion in the men's big air event, collected his second FIS Snowboard World Cup win of the...
Basketball
Gunma Crane Thunders are Playing High-Caliber Defense This Season
Fueled by a determined effort on defense, the Gunma Crane Thunders have emerged as the B.League's most-improved team under new coach Kyle...
News
Predictions 2025: How Will Japan and its Athletes Fare in Soccer, Rugby and Boxing This Year?
Building toward World Cups in soccer and rugby, Japan's men's teams are entering an important year. And in boxing, will we see...
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Features
/ 1 year ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Gymnastics Star Daiki Hashimoto Defends World Title
Olympic champion Daiki Hashimoto won the men's all-around title for the second year in a row, rebounding from a slow start...
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Basketball
/ 1 year agoGolden Kings Soar Past Ballooners in B.League Opener
Before a festive crowd at Saga Arena, Ryukyu jumped out to a 20-point lead in the third quarter of the B.League...
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Basketball
/ 1 year ago[ODDS and EVENS] Expect an Exciting, Drama-Filled B.League Season
Led by the reigning champion Ryukyu Golden Kings, the B.League season gets underway on October 5. Roster changes add intrigue to...
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Basketball
/ 1 year agoFrom B2 to B1: Saga Ballooners Rising to the Challenge for 2023-24
After capturing the B.League second-division title in the 2022-23 season, the Saga Ballooners seek to build off their past success.
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Baseball
/ 1 year agoHirokazu Ibata is Samurai Japan's New Manager
Former Dragons and Giants infielder Hirokazu Ibata will replace former Samurai Japan manager Hideki Kuriyama, who led the team to the...
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Basketball
/ 1 year agoFrom B2 to B1: Nagasaki Velca Aim High for 2023-24 Season
After rapid promotion in the B.League hierarchy in their first two seasons of existence, the Nagasaki Velca have established a solid...
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Features
/ 1 year ago[ICE TIME] Rena Uezono Wins the Poland JGP, Earns a Berth in the JGP Final
After finishing runner-up in Istanbul in early September, Rena Uezono secured the victory in Gdansk with a stellar performance in her...
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Baseball
/ 1 year agoShohei Ohtani Wins the AL Home Run Crown
Angels star Shohei Ohtani led the American League in homers for the first time, finishing with 44. He is the first...
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Horse Racing
/ 1 year agoMama Cocha Triumphs by a Nose in the 57th Sprinters Stakes
Jockey Yuga Kawada won the Sprinters Stakes for the second time. In 2018, Kawada and Fine Needle teamed up for a...
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Features
/ 1 year ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] B.League Season Tips Off with Few Coaching Changes
Before its eighth season tips off, a rundown of who's in charge in the 24-team B.League provides a quick look at...