All posts tagged "shohei ohtani"

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  Features

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  [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Urawa Reds Win Asian Champions League Title

  An own goal by Al-Hilal's Andre Carrillo gave the Urawa Reds the victory in the second leg of the ACL final....

  By Ed Odeven
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  Features

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  [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup Draw Unveiled

  Japan is one of four Group E squads in the FIBA Basketball World Cup, and coach Tom Hovasse's team will play...

  By Ed Odeven
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  Features

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  [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Shohei Ohtani Showing He's One of MLB's Best Pitchers

  In five starts this season, Angels pitcher Shohei Ohtani has silenced opposing batters. He has a 0.64 ERA, best among MLB's...

  By Ed Odeven
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  Baseball

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  Shohei Ohtani Holds the Nationals to One Hit in Seven Scoreless Innings

  Los Angeles Angels ace Shohei Ohtani has allowed one run in 19 innings this season. He's walked 12 batters and struck...

  By Ed Odeven
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  Features

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  [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Ryosuke Irie Extends Reign as 100-Meter Backstroke Champ

  Four-time Olympian Ryosuke Irie continues to look ahead, aiming to qualify for the 2024 Paris Games. At age 33, he remains...

  By Ed Odeven
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  Baseball

  / 2 years ago

  Shohei Ohtani: How Dedication to Quality Sleep Drives Success

  Japanese company Nishikawa's custom-made mattress and pillow help baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani with his physical recovery during the season.

  By JAPAN Forward
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  Baseball

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  Mets Pitcher Kodai Senga Triumphs in MLB Debut

  Kodai Senga, a former Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks star, lived up to the hype with eight strikeouts in his first regular-season game...

  By Ed Odeven
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  Baseball

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  Shohei Ohtani Shines on Mound, but Angels Blow Lead in Loss to A's

  World Baseball Classic MVP Shohei Ohtani strikes out 10 in six scoreless innings on Opening Day. Oakland rallies for two runs...

  By Ed Odeven
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  Baseball

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  [NPB NOTEBOOK] Trevor Bauer Brings Baggage, but Gives BayStars a Boost

  The 2020 National League Cy Young Award winner is a valuable asset for the BayStars, but his signing comes with a...

  By Jim Armstrong
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  Baseball

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  EDITORIAL | World Baseball Classic Reminds Japan of the Pure Joy Baseball Can Deliver

  The games at the 2023 World Baseball Classic were of such high caliber that they conveyed the inherent joy of baseball...

  By JAPAN Forward
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  Baseball

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  [ODDS and EVENS] Samurai Japan Excellence in WBC a Catalyst for Baseball's Global Growth

  With a 7-0 record in the WBC, Samurai Japan, led by manager Hideki Kuriyama, featured quality hitting and pitching along with...

  By Ed Odeven
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  Baseball

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  Japan Dethrones US, Captures Third World Baseball Classic Title

  Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani is named World Baseball Classic MVP after an all-around performance that included two wins, a save and...

  By Jim Armstrong