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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Sumo
/ 1 year agoAtamifuji Moves into Sole Lead at Autumn Basho with a Clutch Win over Abi
The rank-and-filer could wrap up his first title with a victory on the final day of the Autumn Basho at Ryogoku...
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Features
/ 1 year ago[ODDS and EVENS] Boos & Bravos Highlight Recent Developments in Sports
Leading off this edition of Boos & Bravos is the news that the Urawa Reds are banned from the 2024 Emperor's...
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Sumo
/ 1 year agoRank-and-Filer Atamifuji the Surprise Leader on Day 11 at Autumn Basho
Atamifuji, a No. 15 maegashira, turned in an impressive performance against Tobizaru to stay two wins ahead with four days remaining...
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Horse Racing
/ 1 year agoMasayoshi Yoshida Named New President of Japan Racing Association
Yoshida, who joined the Japan Racing Association in 1983 and became a board member in 2016, replaces Masayuki Goto, who served...
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Features
/ 1 year ago[ICE TIME] Mao Shimada Remains the Class of the Junior Ranks
Reigning world junior champion Mao Shimada says she's been inspired by retired star and three-time world champ Mao Asada's success in...
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Basketball
/ 1 year agoEast Asia Super League Unveils 2023-24 Schedule
The B.League's Chiba Jets and Ryukyu Golden Kings are set to play in the East Asia Super League along with clubs...
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Baseball
/ 1 year agoJapan’s first lady Yuko Kishida throws out the first pitch at IX WBSC Women’s Baseball World Cup 2023
Fact: First Lady Yuko Kishida was born in Miyoshi, where this stadium is located.
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Rugby
/ 1 year agoJapan Suffers Rugby World Cup Defeat to England in Nice
A scrappy, error-filled first 60 minutes gave way to a more open final quarter in the Rugby World Cup clash as...
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Sumo
/ 1 year agoTakayasu and Atamifuji Share Lead at Midway Point of Autumn Basho
Former ozeki Takayasu has been in this position before and will need to stay strong over the second week of the...
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Features
/ 1 year ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Injured Shohei Ohtani to Miss the Rest of the 2023 Season
With the Angels out of playoff contention, Shohei Ohtani won't return as a designated hitter. Instead, he'll have surgery to repair...