All posts tagged "featured"
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Rugby
/ 1 month agoJapan Experiencing a Tough Autumn on the Rugby Field
The Brave Blossoms are in Europe as part of the Autumn Nations Series. It's been a difficult tour so far for...
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Features
/ 1 month ago[ICE TIME] Mao Shimada Extends Amazing Win Streak to 15 with 4th Straight Japan Junior Title
Many issues could derail a skater on the way to racking up a series of wins, but two-time world junior champion...
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Sumo
/ 1 month agoHoshoryu Looks Unstoppable with a Convincing Win Over Kotoshoho at the Kyushu Basho
Mongolian ozeki Hoshoryu is tied for the lead with Kotozakura and Takanosho with five days remaining at the Kyushu Basho in...
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Sumo
/ 1 month agoHoshoryu Tosses Down Churanoumi to Stay Tied for the Lead at the Kyushu Basho
In Fukuoka, the Mongolian ozeki is bidding for his second Emperor's Cup at the 15-day Kyushu Basho and his first at...
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Figure Skating
/ 1 month agoMao Shimada Wins a Record 4th Straight Title at the Japan Junior Championships
Shimada's victory in Hiroshima broke a tie with Shizuka Arakawa (1994-96) and Miki Ando (2001-03), who both captured three Japan Junior...
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Horse Racing
/ 1 month agoSoul Rush Romps to Victory in the Mile Championship
Launching an impressive stretch drive to overtake Win Marvel near the 100-meter marker, Soul Rush pulled away for a comfortable win...
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Sumo
/ 1 month agoKyushu Basho: Hoshoryu Manhandles Compatriot Oshoma to Stay Tied for the Lead
The ozeki relied on a perfectly executed arm throw to send his Mongolian opponent sprawling to the dirt surface on Day...
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Features
/ 1 month ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Haruka Kitaguchi Sets Sights on the Asian Javelin Record in 2025
After winning the Olympic gold medal at the Paris Games, javelin thrower Haruka Kitaguchi targets new goals, including the mark of...
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Sumo
/ 1 month agoAbi Hands Hoshoryu His 1st Loss at the Kyushu Basho
No 3 maegashira Abi took advantage of a superior face-off to stun the previously undefeated Mongolian. Four men are now tied...
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Baseball
/ 1 month agoBayStars Manager Miura Says NPB Teams Should Accept Losing Players to MLB with a Positive Attitude
After losing pitcher Shota Imanaga to the Chicago Cubs, the BayStars shrugged it off and won the Japan Series, providing a...
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Horse Racing
/ 1 month agoMile Championship Preview: Charyn, Namur and Soul Rush are Among the Top Entrants
Namur aims to become the seventh horse to win the Mile Championship in consecutive years. Gran Alegria was the most recent...
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Baseball
/ 1 month agoShugo Maki Delivers Key Hit in Japan's Triumph Over South Korea in the Premier12
The Yokohama DeNA BayStars captain was 2-for-4 with two RBIs in Taipei as Japan improved to 2-0 in the first round...