Basketball Sunrockers Shibuya Control First, Fourth Quarters and Earn Weekend Sweep Balanced scoring carries the B. League club to its third consecutive victory as it stays tied for the East Division lead. Ed OdevenNovember 8, 2021
Features [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Ireland Whips Japan 60-5 as Brave Blossoms Suffer Crushing Blow in Autumn Tour Opener Coach Jamie Joseph’s squad trailed 29-0 entering the second half in a match that exposed the team’s weaknesses. Ed OdevenNovember 7, 2021
Features [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] New Managers Take Over for NPB’s Fighters, Dragons and Hawks All three teams are looking for better results in 2022 after disappointing seasons this year. Ed OdevenOctober 31, 2021
Basketball Hiroshima Dragonflies Enjoying Strong Start Under New Coach Kyle Milling The B. League first-division club took a four game winning streak into its midweek showdown against West rival Ryukyu Golden Kings. Ed OdevenOctober 27, 2021
Features [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Boheng Zhang Edges Daiki Hashimoto in World Gymnastics Championships Olympic gold medalist Hashimoto collected the silver medal in the men's all-around event. Ed OdevenOctober 24, 2021
Basketball Reigning Champion Chiba Jets Among B. League’s Elite Teams Once Again Riding a five-game winning streak, the Jets are one of three teams with 5-1 records to open the 2021-22 season. Ed OdevenOctober 20, 2021
Features [ODDS and EVENS] Rui Hachimura’s Excused Absence Was Shrouded in Secrecy Hachimura, who has been absent since the start of training camp, is now getting ready to join his Washington Wizards teammates for the upcoming... Ed OdevenOctober 14, 2021
Features [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Doubts Emerge on Japan’s Ability to Secure a Spot in 2022 World Cup A loss to Saudi Arabia exacerbates Samurai Blue’s challenge of qualifying for next year’s tournament in Qatar. Ed OdevenOctober 10, 2021
Basketball Utsunomiya Brex Outplay Kawasaki Brave Thunders in Series Opener, Earn First Victory of Season The Brex bounced back from a pair of overtime defeats in the opening weekend of the B. League’s 2021-22 campaign. Ed OdevenOctober 8, 2021
Basketball Japan Women Capture Fifth Consecutive FIBA Women’s Asia Cup Title The Akatsuki Five earned their latest continental championship under new coach Toru Onzuka, completing the event with a determined effort against China in the... Ed OdevenOctober 4, 2021
Features [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Retired Yokozuna Hakuho Left an Indelible Mark on Sumo The all-time winningest rikishi's longevity at the top and work ethic triggered admiration from his peers and former standouts. Ed OdevenOctober 3, 2021
Basketball Golden Kings Overcome 15-Point Deficit in Third Quarter to Beat Alvark in Season Opener For Ryukyu, a 14-0 scoring run to open the fourth quarter sparked a spirited comeback against Tokyo at Okinawa Arena. Ed OdevenOctober 1, 2021