All posts tagged "basketball"
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Features
/ 2 years ago[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...
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Basketball
/ 2 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Yuta Watanabe’s Return Provides a Boost for Japan at Asia Cup
The NBA veteran adds leadership and valuable experience to the Akatsuki Five for July’s 16-nation tournament, according to Japan coach Tom...
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Basketball
/ 2 years agoJapan Men’s Squad Trounces Taiwan in FIBA World Cup Qualifier
“I was really hoping that we could show the fans in Japan what we can do, and today I think we...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Utano Agu Hits Target with Victory in Archery World Cup in Paris
"I would like to take a leap forward with my experience of winning this time," Agu said after securing Japan’s first-ever...
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Basketball
/ 2 years ago#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,...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[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.
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/ 2 years ago[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.
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Basketball
/ 2 years agoAlvark’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.
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Basketball
/ 2 years agoUtsunomiya 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.
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Basketball
/ 2 years agoBrex 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.
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Basketball
/ 2 years agoGolden 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...
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Basketball
/ 3 years ago[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...
