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Basketball Alvark Tokyo Hold Off Pesky Gunma Crane Thunders to Complete Series Sweep The Alvark, who improved to 36-9, extended their winning streak to seven. Ed OdevenApril 18, 2022
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Basketball Kyoto Hannaryz Rally Past SeaHorses Mikawa in Second Half In the B. League teams’ series finale, the visiting Hannaryz avenged their weekend-opening loss in a down-to-the-wire rematch. Ed OdevenApril 4, 2022
Features [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Samurai Blue Make It to Seventh Consecutive World Cup The Japan men’s soccer team completed its quest with late drama against Australia, getting two goals from substitute Kaoru Mitoma. Ed OdevenMarch 27, 2022
Basketball Chiba Jets Showcase Depth, Hunger for Another Title in Weekend Sweep Coach Atsushi Ono’s club extended its winning streak to eight with a pair of stellar performances against the visiting Gunma Crane Thunders. Ed OdevenMarch 22, 2022
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Basketball Utsunomiya Brex Rely on Energy, Versatility in Sweep of Yokohama B-Corsairs Backup forward Chase Fieler exemplified the Brex’s productivity at both ends of the floor last weekend. Ed OdevenMarch 8, 2022