All posts tagged "featured"
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 5 months agoOlympic Roundup: Mito, Fujio Ignite Japan in a Rout of Paraguay
The Japan men's soccer squad scored four second-half goals in a runaway victory in its Olympic opener. Manager Go Oiwa's men...
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 5 months agoNew Challenges for Olympic Athletes: Keeping Out the Prying Eyes
Efforts to combat voyeurism aimed at Olympic athletes and others are getting help from innovations like Mizuno's infrared-resistant uniforms and more.
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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...
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Sumo
/ 5 months agoOnosato Stuns Terunofuji to Add Drama to the Nagoya Basho
Title-chasing Terunofuji could have opened up a nearly insurmountable three-win lead at the 15-day Nagoya Basho, but he was unable to...
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Sumo
/ 5 months agoTerunofuji Inches Closer to 10th Emperor's Cup with a Convincing Nagoya Basho Win Over Kirishima
The yokozuna has a two-win buffer over Kotozakura with just five days to go at the Nagoya Basho, the fourth of...
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Golf
/ 5 months agoEDITORIAL | Ayaka Furue Wins Evian Championship as Pride Flies High
Ayaka Furue wanted to go to the Olympics in Paris but missed the cut. Instead, she won a women's golf major...
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Boxing
/ 5 months agoJunto Nakatani Delivers a Swift KO in WBC Title Defense
Making the first defense of his bantamweight world title, Junto Nakatani underlined his status as one of boxing's best in Tokyo...
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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...
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Sumo
/ 5 months agoTerunofuji Outlasts Determined Ura to Remain in Sole Lead at Nagoya Basho
The grand champion had his hands full with the Osaka native on Day 7 of the Nagoya Basho but prevailed to...
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Baseball
/ 5 months agoMeeting Hideki Matsui: A Baseball Fan Recounts a Thrilling Experience
In June 2024, writer Ethan Semendinger, a lifelong admirer of Hideki Matsui, fulfilled a dream by meeting the retired slugger at...
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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...
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Features
/ 5 months ago[ICE TIME] Exclusive: Kurt Browning, Wife Alissa Stressed the Joy of Skating to Japan's Elite
Changing the stoic faces that Japanese skaters often maintain on the ice became a primary mission for Kurt Browning and his...
Figure Skating
Yuma Kagiyama Captures 1st Title at the Japan Championships
