Podcasts #12 Sports Talk ― Matt Beyer Outlines Ambitious Vision for East Asia Super League The EASL’s CEO recalls working as a Chinese interpreter for the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks and shares insights on the plans for his league’s inaugural... Ed OdevenAugust 2, 2022
Features [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Lionel Messi Entertains Fans During PSG’s Japan Tour Fittingly, the Argentine legend scored the first goal in the French club's tour-opening win over Kawasaki Frontale. Ed OdevenJuly 24, 2022
Features [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Shohei Ohtani Chosen as an MLB All-Star for Second Straight Year Among MLB’s most feared hitters and pitchers, Ohtani will appear in the July 19 game at DH ― and surprise no one if he... Ed OdevenJuly 10, 2022
Features [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Ryuzo Anzai Leaves Brex After Title-Winning Season Anzai spent 15 seasons with the club as a player, assistant coach and head coach. He said the B.League team needs new leadership. Ed OdevenJune 26, 2022
Basketball #11 Sports Talk ― Motofumi Iguchi Delivers Informed Analysis of B.League Motofumi Iguchi, the sports commentator, weighs in on the rapid growth of pro basketball in Japan in recent years, highlighting trends, trademarks and top... Ed OdevenJune 24, 2022
Features [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Japan Spikers Enjoy Stellar Start at Women’s Volleyball Nations League Hinotori Nippon, playing in the preliminary round in the Philippines, went 7-0 to open the 16-nation tournament. Ed OdevenJune 19, 2022
Features [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Samurai Blue Kick Off A Busy Stretch with Rout of Paraguay After their 4-1 win over Paraguay, the Samurai Blue shifted their focus to an encounter with world No. 1 Brazil. Ed OdevenJune 5, 2022
Basketball Alvark’s Luka Pavicevic, Jets’ Atsushi Ono Leave Teams After Successful Coaching Stints The departing Tokyo and Chiba bench bosses guided the perennial title contenders with astute leadership and passion. Ed OdevenMay 31, 2022
Basketball Utsunomiya Brex Sweep Ryukyu Golden Kings in B.League Finals Makoto Hiejima earns playoff MVP honors after scoring a game-best 24 points in the Brex’s title-clinching win. Ed OdevenMay 30, 2022
Basketball Brex Dominate Fourth Quarter, Cruise Past Golden Kings in B.League Finals Opener Utsunomiya outscored Ryukyu 26-5 in the final period, turning a close game into a rout. Ed OdevenMay 28, 2022
Basketball Golden Kings, Brex Renew Rivalry in B.League Finals Ryukyu is making its first appearance in the circuit’s championship series, while Utsunomiya is back for the third time in six years. Ed OdevenMay 27, 2022
Basketball [ODDS and EVENS] Roy Rana Embarks on New Coaching Challenge with Kyoto Hannaryz For Rana, who spent the past three seasons as an assistant with the NBA’s Sacramento Kings, a rebuilding project awaits in Kyoto. Ed OdevenMay 26, 2022