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Abi Upsets Hoshoryu in His Yokozuna Debut on Day 1 of Spring Basho
The Mongolian grand champion was overwhelmed by the komusubi in the final bout of the day at the Spring Basho and never...
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[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] For 2 Pals, Finishing the Tokyo Marathon Fulfills a Special Goal
Michael Sayih and Max Fink, friends from Florida, became one of two duo racing teams at the Tokyo Marathon to finish all...
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Women from All Walks of Life Thriving in GIRLS KEIRIN
Relaunched as a competitive sport in 2012, this cycling sport is inclusive of all women, from hairstylists and pop idols to teachers,...
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Baseball
/ 1 year ago[ODDS and EVENS] 2023 Japan Series: A Compelling Mix of Highlights and Drama
Throughout this classic seven-game Japan Series, the Hanshin Tigers and Orix Buffaloes gave baseball fans plenty of reasons to pay attention.
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Basketball
/ 1 year agoAlvark Tokyo Playing Outstanding Defense Early in the B.League Season
In compiling 10 wins in their first 11 games, the Alvark Tokyo have held opponents to 61.6 points per game, including...
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Features
/ 1 year ago[ICE TIME] Yuma Kagiyama Claims Bronze in Grand Prix Return
In France, following a stellar performance in the short program, Yuma Kagiyama weathered a few jump issues in his free skate...
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Baseball
/ 1 year agoSheldon Neuse Leads Hanshin Tigers to First Japan Series Title in 38 Years
The American had four RBIs while Japan Series MVP Koji Chikamoto went 4-for-5 in the Tigers' 7-1 win over the defending...
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Golf
/ 1 year agoMone Inami Claims First Win of 2023 at the TOTO Japan Classic
With four rounds below par, tournament champion Mone Inami's consistency paid off at the TOTO Japan Classic in Omitama, Ibaraki Prefecture.
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Horse Racing
/ 1 year agoAuguste Rodin Victorious in Breeders' Cup Turf
Deep Impact progeny Auguste Rodin, guided by Ryan Moore, dashed to the front after the Breeders' Cup Turf's final turn and...
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Features
/ 1 year ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Hajime Moriyasu Selected as AFC's 2022 Coach of the Year
In recognition for leading Japan to victories over previous World Cup champions Spain and Germany in 2022, Hajime Moriyasu received the...
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Baseball
/ 1 year agoYoshinobu Yamamoto Shines as Orix Tops Hanshin and Forces a Decisive Game 7 in Japan Series
The Buffaloes ace set a Japan Series record for strikeouts (14) in what was likely his last game as a Nippon...
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Golf
/ 1 year agoSaki Baba Earns JLPGA Tour Card with a Second-Place Finish in Final Test
In the four-round qualifying tournament, Saki Baba secured a runner-up finish among 101 players at the Seto Inland Sea Golf Course.
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Baseball
/ 1 year agoHanshin Tigers Are on the Verge of Their First Japan Series Title in 38 Years
Shota Morishita delivered the big hit in Game 5 as the Tigers scored six runs in the eighth and took a...