All posts tagged "Ed Odeven"

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  Judo

  / 5 months ago

  Hifumi Abe Defends Olympic Judo Title with a Mighty Performance in the Final

  On the same day that Hifumi Abe won his second Olympic gold medal, sister Uta's quest to repeat as champ ended...

  By Ed Odeven
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  Olympics and Paralympics

  / 5 months ago

  Olympic Roundup: Naomi Osaka Falls in the First Round of the Women's Singles Tourney

  Unforced errors were a pivotal factor in Osaka's straight-sets defeat to Angelique Kerber in the Olympic first-round tennis match in the...

  By Ed Odeven
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  Judo

  / 5 months ago

  Confidence Propels Veteran Judoka Natsumi Tsunoda to an Olympic Gold

  Three-time world champion Natsumi Tsunoda relied on experience and self-assurance to earn Japan's 500th Summer Olympic medal, the nation's first at...

  By Ed Odeven
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  Olympics and Paralympics

  / 5 months ago

  Olympic Roundup: Daiki Hashimoto Stumbles in Qualifying on Horizontal Bar

  The gymnastics star fell short of his goal of advancing to the Olympic final. Also Saturday, judoka Natsumi Tsunoda won Japan's...

  By Ed Odeven
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  Baseball

  / 5 months ago

  Mets' Kodai Senga Injures Calf in First Start This Season

  The surging Mets won their fifth straight game, but the team's mood was dampened by the injury to Kodai Senga, who...

  By Ed Odeven
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  Olympics and Paralympics

  / 5 months ago

  Gymnastics Star Daiki Hashimoto Aims for More Olympic Glory

  In Tokyo, Daiki Hashimoto won two Olympic gold medals without fans in the stands due to COVID-19. Now he's looking forward...

  By Ed Odeven
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  Basketball

  / 5 months ago

  [ODDS and EVENS] Remembering Joe Bryant and His Impact on Basketball's Growth in Japan

  A friendly, smart, fan-loving coach, Joe Bryant brought enthusiasm and adventure to the pro basketball scene in Japan as bench boss...

  By Ed Odeven
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  Features

  / 5 months ago

  [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] A Trio of Japanese Athletes Included on ESPN's Top 100 List

  Ichiro Suzuki, Shohei Ohtani and Kohei Uchimura are among the names on the sports media giant's global list of best pro...

  By Ed Odeven
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  Baseball

  / 5 months ago

  [ODDS and EVENS] Aaron Fischman Shares Insights on His New Book About Persevering Pitcher Tony Barnette

  In "A Baseball Gaijin," author Aaron Fischman deftly chronicles former NPB and MLB player Barnette's career, including six years with the...

  By Ed Odeven
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  Baseball

  / 5 months ago

  MLB to Open 2025 Season with Dodgers-Cubs Series at Tokyo Dome

  All-Stars Shohei Ohtani and Shota Imanaga are among the top players set to compete in Tokyo as MLB returns to Japan...

  By Ed Odeven
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  Baseball

  / 5 months ago

  Shohei Ohtani Homers in 2024 MLB All-Star Game, But the AL Defeats the NL

  The American League scored five unanswered runs after the National League took a 3-0 lead in the MLB All-Star Game on...

  By Ed Odeven
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  Golf

  / 5 months ago

  Ayaka Furue Rallies for a Victory in the Evian Championship

  Rising LPGA Tour standout Ayaka Furue overcame a three-stroke deficit with five holes remaining to capture her first title in an...

  By Ed Odeven