Basketball Alvark Tokyo Maintain High Level of Play Despite Injuries In pursuit of a B.League title, the Alvark Tokyo have showcased their depth, including the talents of Ukrainian backup Ihor Boiarkin, in the past... Ed Odeven1 week ago
Features [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Judo Great Shohei Ono Appears Ready to Begin Next Chapter of Career Mostly inactive since the Tokyo Olympics in July 2021, Shohei Ono is reportedly on the verge of beginning preparations next year for a coaching... Ed OdevenDecember 18, 2022
Basketball Koshigaya Alphas Build Foundation for Success with Strong Rebounding and Defense In the B.League second division, which has 14 teams, the Koshigaya Alphas have the stingiest defense, holding opponents to 70 points per game. Ed OdevenNovember 30, 2022
Basketball Eight B.League Teams Earn Back-to-Back Wins on Opening Week The Nagoya Diamond Dolphins recorded the first victory of the 60-game B.League season, a 101-86 triumph over the SeaHorses Mikawa. Ed OdevenOctober 3, 2022
Features [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Ryuzo Anzai Leaves Brex After Title-Winning Season Anzai spent 15 seasons with the club as a player, assistant coach and head coach. He said the B.League team needs new leadership. Ed OdevenJune 26, 2022
Basketball Alvark Tokyo Hold Off Pesky Gunma Crane Thunders to Complete Series Sweep The Alvark, who improved to 36-9, extended their winning streak to seven. Ed OdevenApril 18, 2022
Basketball Chiba Jets Showcase Depth, Hunger for Another Title in Weekend Sweep Coach Atsushi Ono’s club extended its winning streak to eight with a pair of stellar performances against the visiting Gunma Crane Thunders. Ed OdevenMarch 22, 2022
Features [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Munetaka Murakami, Yoshinobu Yamamoto Named NPB MVPs The Swallows third baseman and Buffaloes hurler received top vote totals in the Central League and Pacific League, respectively. Ed OdevenDecember 19, 2021
Basketball Tom Wisman Concocting Winning Strategies for Gunma Crane Thunders In the Crane Thunders’ first season in the B.League first division, the team’s strong fundamentals have helped position them for a run at the... Ed OdevenDecember 14, 2021
Basketball Alvark Tokyo Crank Up the Intensity In a Bounce-Back Victory Alvark coach Luka Pavicevic’s squad focused on playing more aggressively in its weekend rematch with the Kawasaki Brave Thunders, and the strategy paid off. Ed OdevenDecember 7, 2021
Basketball [ODDS and EVENS] Gunma Crane Thunders Cap Storybook Season with B.League Second-Division Title ~~ OTA, Gunma Prefecture ー Truth be told, the Gunma Crane Thunders didn't have a perfect season, but they came pretty darn close. Let's... Ed OdevenMay 26, 2021