Horse Racing
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Sumo
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Sumo
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoBirthday Boy Hoshoryu Celebrates with a Spectacular Win Over Onosato at Summer Basho
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Basketball
/ 2 years agoB.League Playoffs: Golden Kings and Dragonflies Advance to the Finals
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoSummer Basho Day 10 Results
After Day 10 of the Summer Basho, three rikishi lead the pack with 8-2 records: Onosato, Shonannoumi, and Takarafuji.
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoTakayasu Stuns Ozeki Kotozakura as Plot Thickens at Summer Basho
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Judo
/ 2 years agoKosei Inoue: Judo, Rugby Athletes Find New Ways to 'Return the Favor' of Support for Sports
As athletes, we received support and strength from many people. Now, we hope to return the favor by looking for ways...
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoSummer Basho Day 9 Results
After Day 9 of the Summer Basho, the lead is shared by five wrestlers: Kotozakura, Mitakeumi, Onosato, Shonannoumi and Takarafuji, all...
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Baseball
/ 2 years agoYu Darvish Becomes the 3rd Japanese Pitcher with a Combined 200 NPB and MLB Wins
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Horse Racing
/ 2 years agoCervinia Triumphs in the Yushun Himba, the 2nd Jewel of the Fillies' Triple Crown
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoSummer Basho Day 8 Results
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