All posts tagged "featured"
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Sumo
/ 3 years agoTerunofuji Kicks Off New Era with Hard-Fought Win Over Kiribayama
The Mongolian grappler is eager to prove he is a dominant force to be reckoned with as a lone yokozuna.
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Features
/ 3 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Ryota Murata to Face Gennadiy Golovkin in Blockbuster Title Fight on December 29
The WBA champion returns to the ring for the first time in two years against a successful, battle-tested opponent.
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Figure Skating
/ 3 years agoShoma Uno, Kaori Sakamoto Sweep NHK Trophy Titles for Japan
Both champions won by wide margins over the second-place finishers.
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Figure Skating
/ 3 years agoShoma Uno, Kaori Sakamoto in First Place After Short Programs at NHK Trophy
American Vincent Zhou and Japanese teenager Mana Kawabe are both in second place heading into the free skate.
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Sumo
/ 3 years agoTerunofuji Looking to Remain the New King of the Ring With Hakuho Retired
The Mongolian grappler aims to follow up his first win as yokozuna with another title in Fukuoka.
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Figure Skating
/ 3 years agoFor Shoma Uno, A Strong Showing At NHK Trophy Could Clinch A GP Final Berth
“Everything is improving now and technically spiritual,” Uno said. “The most important thing I have practiced is the quadruple salchow.”
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Features
/ 3 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Double Delight for Japanese Trainer Yoshito Yahagi at Breeders’ Cup
Loves Only You and Marche Lorraine become the first Japan-trained horses to win races at the prestigious global event, which has...
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Features
/ 3 years ago[ICE TIME] Yuma Kagiyama Serves Notice That He’s Bound for Glory in Beijing
Kagiyama was nothing short of spectacular in his Grand Prix of Italy free skate to music from “Gladiator” en route to...
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Basketball
/ 3 years agoSunrockers 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.
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Features
/ 3 years ago[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.
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Features
/ 3 years ago[ICE TIME] Yuzuru Hanyu Injures Right Ankle Again, Will Miss NHK Trophy
“I have been working hard for the NHK Trophy, but I suffered a fall and got injured. I’m very disappointed,” said...
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Baseball
/ 3 years agoShowtime in Hokkaido: Tsuyoshi Shinjo Aims to Breathe New Life Into the Fighters
The former outfielder has a flair for the dramatic and says he's ready to try a few new things to bring...