All posts tagged "Daizen Maeda"

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  Features

  / 2 months ago

  [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Naoya Inoue Faces a Stiff Challenge in Showdown with Stephen Fulton

  In his first fight as a super bantamweight, unbeaten Naoya Inoue aims to hand Fulton, the WBC and WBO champ, the...

  By Ed Odeven
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  Features

  / 3 months ago

  [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Yuta Watanabe Brings Valuable Shooting Skills to Suns

  Entering his sixth NBA season in a few months, veteran forward Yuta Watanabe has improved his 3-point shooting. It's an impressive...

  By Ed Odeven
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  Soccer

  / 4 months ago

  Celtic FC Remains on Top in Scotland, But Success Attracts Attention

  Aided by its trio of Japanese regulars, Celtic FC defended its Scottish Premiership title, but change is coming after manager Ange...

  By Colin Morrison
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  Features

  / 8 months ago

  [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] How Far Will the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Bribery Scandal Reach?

  As investigators continue to pore through evidence and issue indictments, will the Tokyo 2020 scandal envelop dozens or hundreds more individuals?

  By Ed Odeven
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  Soccer

  / 8 months ago

  The Japanese Impact at Celtic FC Continues as the 2022-23 Season Heads to Its Conclusion

  As the Scottish Premiership season moves into its second half, Celtic FC boss Ange Postecoglou's team is in a strong position...

  By Colin Morrison
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  Soccer

  / 10 months ago

  Croatia Ends Japan's Unforgettable Run at the FIFA World Cup In a Penalty Shootout

  After stunning upsets of Germany and Spain in Group E at the FIFA World Cup, the Samurai Blue were eliminated in...

  By Ed Odeven
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  Soccer

  / 1 year ago

  Strong Japanese Influence at the Heart of Celtic's Domestic Revival

  Former Yokohama F. Marinos boss Ange Postecoglou’s club looks to build off its success last season with another title in the...

  By Colin Morrison
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  Features

  / 1 year ago

  [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] INAC Kobe Leonessa Make History in WE League’s First Season

  Manager Kei Hoshikawa’s squad captures the women’s soccer league’s inaugural title.

  By Ed Odeven
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  Features

  / 2 years ago

  [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] B.League All-Star Game is Canceled for the Second Consecutive Year

  A rise in COVID-19 cases in Okinawa and among B.League teams are cited as factors in the decision.

  By Ed Odeven
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  Japan Sports Notebook

  / 2 years ago

  Yokohama F. Marinos Climb Closer to Top of J. League Table

  A 12-match unbeaten streak puts Marinos in contention for the title, moving the club within four points of reigning champion Kawasaki...

  By Ed Odeven