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SPORTS SHORTS | Basketball: Japan Women and Denmark Settle for Tie in Exhibition Match
Reporting on the Japan women's basketball team, Masataka Yoshida's injury rehab, rising golf star Shuri Sakuma and Mikki Fight's narrow win at...
Basketball
ODDS and EVENS | Tomoya Higashino Brings Basketball Passion and Smarts to His New Job
After nine meaningful years as the Japan Basketball Association's technical committee chair, Tomoya Higashino is the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins' new president.
Olympics and Paralympics
Fix the JOC Before Hashimoto Talks of Hosting Olympics Again
If Seiko Hashimoto really aims to restore trust in the JOC, she must articulate a vision and be prepared to exercise discipline...
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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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/ 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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/ 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...
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Winter Sports
/ 1 year agoMiho Takagi Wins Individual Gold at World Championships with Victory in 1,500m
In a stellar display of athleticism, the Japanese sensation notched her second individual World Single Distances title, conquering the 1,500 event.
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/ 1 year agoSpeed Skater Miho Takagi Zooms to Two Victories at the World Championships
Two years after collecting four medals, including one gold, at the Beijing Olympics, Miho Takagi won the 1,000- and 1,500-meter world...
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Horse Racing
/ 1 year ago11th Pick Peptide Nile Earns Stunning Upset in February Stakes
Peptide Nile accelerated with a good turn of foot to seize command in the February Stakes before the final furlong marker...
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/ 1 year agoIsshin Hishikawa and Ayumi Fukushima Capture Titles at the All Japan Breaking Championships
The two talented breakdancers improved their chances of representing Japan when breaking makes its Olympic debut at the 2024 Paris Games.
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/ 1 year ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Kawasaki Frontale Win the Fujifilm Super Cup
J.League rivals Frontale and Vissel staged an enticing duel in the Fujifilm Super Cup. Newcomer Sai van Wermeskerken lifted Frontale with...