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SPORTS SHORTS | Fencer Koki Kano Claims Gold at 2025 World Championships
Reporting on Koki Kano, Japan's first world champion in an individual fencing event, and additional news updates on volleyball, basketball and tennis.
Baseball
Ichiro Suzuki Inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame
During his candid and humorous induction ceremony speech, Ichiro Suzuki shared memories of his illustrious baseball career and lessons he's learned in...
Sumo
Kotoshoho Wins Nagoya Basho to Claim His 1st Emperor's Cup
In the first grand sumo tournament held at IG Arena, 15th-ranked maegashira Kotoshoho secured the Nagoya Basho title with a 13-2 record.
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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...
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Sumo
/ 1 year agoSpring Basho Day 7 Results
No 17 maegashira Takerufuji stands alone at the top of the leaderboard in his top-division debut after completing the first week...
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Sumo
/ 1 year agoElite Division Rookie Takerufuji Grabs the Lead at Spring Basho
Yokozuna Terunofuji, who won the New Year Basho, was forced to pull out of the 15-day Spring Basho due to an...
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Baseball
/ 1 year agoShohei Ohtani Arrives in Seoul as MLB's Global Icon
Superstar Shohei Ohtani is set to make his regular-season debut for the Dodgers against the Padres in Seoul as MLB seeks...
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Sumo
/ 1 year agoSpring Basho Day 6 Results
After day six of the Spring Basho, No 5 maegashira Onosato and No 17 Takerufuji maintain their unbeaten 6-0 tournament records.
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Baseball
/ 1 year agoA Special Gift from Shohei Ohtani Brings Joy to Children in Wajima
Baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani sent gloves to all elementary schools in Wajima, a city still recovering from the Noto Peninsula earthquake...