Sumo Mitakeumi Ousts Ozeki Shodai to Stay Tied For the Lead at New Year Tourney The sekiwake bounced back from the previous day's loss to set up a showdown with grand champion Terunofuji. Jim ArmstrongJanuary 19, 2022
Features [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Nebraska’s Keisei Tominaga Raises Profile with Strong Performances Early in the Season The sophomore guard scored a season-high 23 points, including 5 of 6 from 3-point range, against South Dakota on November 27. Ed OdevenDecember 5, 2021
Sumo Terunofuji Lives Up to Yokozuna Expectations with Impressive Win Over Daieisho The Mongolian grand champion avenges September's loss to the upset-minded top maegashira. Jim ArmstrongNovember 15, 2021
Sumo Terunofuji 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. Jim ArmstrongNovember 14, 2021
Sumo Terunofuji 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. Jim ArmstrongNovember 12, 2021
Sumo EDITORIAL | Yokozuna Hakuho’s Retirement Bodes a Crisis for the Sumo World The lack of promising young wrestlers to carry the sport into the future reminds us of Hakuho’s words from before: “When sumo comes to... JAPAN ForwardOctober 6, 2021
Features [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Retired Yokozuna Hakuho Left an Indelible Mark on Sumo The all-time winningest rikishi's longevity at the top and work ethic triggered admiration from his peers and former standouts. Ed OdevenOctober 3, 2021
Sumo Grand Champion Debutante Terunofuji Faces Challenges in Autumn Meet Fellow yokozuna Hakuho was forced to pull out over COVID-19 protocols. Jim ArmstrongSeptember 10, 2021
Sumo Yokozuna Hakuho Completes Stunning Comeback With Title-Clinching Victory Over Terunofuji Despite the loss, Terunofuji almost certain to be promoted to sumo's highest rank. Jim ArmstrongJuly 18, 2021
Japan Sports Notebook [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] A Record 582 Athletes Comprise Host Nation’s Olympic Contingent ~~ The Olympics have grown in size and scale over the decades. Just as infrastructure costs and increased media coverage have increased, the host... Ed OdevenJuly 11, 2021
Basketball [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Rui Hachimura Continues to Develop His Game and Improve ~~ Rui Hachimura appeared in his 100th NBA regular-season game on Monday, May 3. The Toyama native delivered a strong performance, scoring 27 points... Ed OdevenMay 9, 2021