All posts tagged "featured"
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Features
/ 2 years ago[NOTES on a SCORECARD] For Sapporo, It's Now or Never for an Olympic Bid
With lingering animosity toward the domestic Olympic movement over Tokyo 2020 scandals, there could actually be less support for a Sapporo...
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoUkraine's First Pro Sumo Wrestler Aiming for Impressive Debut in the Juryo Division
Shishi, a 26-year-old from Melitopol, must contend with strong opposition at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament and concern for his loved...
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Baseball
/ 2 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Toshiro Miyazaki Giving BayStars a Big Spark with His Potent Bat
A consistently good hitter since making his NPB debut in 2013, Toshiro Miyazaki leads the Central League with a .362 batting...
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Soccer
/ 2 years agoKyogo Furuhashi Signs a Four-Year Contract to Stay with Celtic FC
After playing a pivotal role in the team's banner 2022-23 season, Kyogo Furuhashi said he is committed to Celtic FC's continued...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[ICE TIME] Two-Time World Champions Uno, Sakamoto Headline Grand Prix Series
Shoma Uno is set to make his 2023 Grand Prix Series debut in the Cup of China, while Kaori Sakamoto is...
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Baseball
/ 2 years agoShohei Ohtani Selected as American League Player of the Month
Los Angeles Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani bashed 15 home runs in June, a month in which he batted .394 and took...
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News
/ 2 years agoJapan Ends World Lacrosse Men's Championship on a Positive Note
With a fifth-place finish, the Japan lacrosse squad secured a spot in Pool A for the 2027 tournament, giving it a...
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Basketball
/ 2 years agoFIBA Women's Asia Cup: China Ends Japan's Championship Reign
Japan, which entered the tourney with five straight FIBA Women's Asia Cup titles, rallied to tie it with 1:48 to play....
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Features
/ 2 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Shunsuke Izumiya Triumphs in Diamond League Debut
Shunsuke Izumiya holds off Swiss opponent Jason Joseph by 0.01 seconds in the men's 110-meter hurdles in the Athletissima meet in...
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Baseball
/ 2 years ago[NPB NOTEBOOK] Hanshin Tigers Dominate Fan Voting for 2023 All-Star Games
The Central League-leading Hanshin Tigers had 10 out of 11 places in fan voting for the upcoming NPB All-Star Games, which...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Masahiro Sekita Setting the Tone for Japan's Attack in Volleyball Nations League
Japan, which has the top record (8-0) in the international men's volleyball tournament, relies on Sekita to get the ball to...
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News
/ 2 years agoJapan Goes 4-0 in Pool Play and Advances to Playoffs at World Lacrosse Men's Championship
After earning four consecutive blowout victories, Japan leads all teams with 70 goals at the World Lacrosse Men's Championship.
