All posts tagged "Hideki Kuriyama"

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  Features

  / 2 years ago

  [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Fencer Misaki Emura Ascends to the Top in World Rankings

  Tokyo Olympian Misaki Emura becomes the first Japanese woman to reach number one in the world rankings in an individual fencing...

  By Ed Odeven
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  Baseball

  / 2 years ago

  [NPB NOTEBOOK] Japan's Star-Studded Roster Set for World Baseball Classic

  The two-time champions look to win back the World Baseball Classic title with some of the world's best players from NPB...

  By Jim Armstrong
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  Baseball

  / 2 years ago

  [NPB NOTEBOOK] Samurai Japan Assembling A Dream Team for the World Baseball Classic

  With manager Hideki Kuriyama gearing up for March, the two-time World Baseball Classic champion has an embarrassment of riches as it...

  By Jim Armstrong
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  Features

  / 2 years ago

  [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Hakone Ekiden Triumph Fulfills Triple Crown Quest for Komazawa Coach

  Hiroaki Oyagi led Komazawa to eight Hakone Ekiden titles. He finished his final season at the helm with victories in Japan's...

  By Ed Odeven
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  Baseball

  / 2 years ago

  [NPB NOTEBOOK] 'Murakami-sama' Honored for Creating Buzz in Japanese Baseball

  NPB Triple Crown winner Munetaka Murakami's nickname ー "Murakami-sama" ー was selected as Japan's top buzzword for 2022.

  By Jim Armstrong
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  Baseball

  / 2 years ago

  [NPB NOTEBOOK] Satoshi Nakajima Beats Out Munetaka Murakami for Shoriki Award

  The Orix dugout boss guided the Pacific League team to its first Japan Series title in 26 years, and a manager...

  By Jim Armstrong
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  Features

  / 3 years ago

  [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.

  By Ed Odeven
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  Baseball

  / 3 years ago

  Showtime in Hokkaido: Tsuyoshi Shinjo Aims to Breathe New Life Into the Fighters

  The former outfielder has a flair for the dramatic and says he's ready to try a few new things to bring...

  By Jim Armstrong
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  Features

  / 3 years ago

  [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] New Managers Take Over for NPB's Fighters, Dragons and Hawks

  All three teams are looking for better results in 2022 after disappointing seasons this year.

  By Ed Odeven
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  Features

  / 3 years ago

  [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Kimiyasu Kudo's Managerial Stint Likely Finished at End of Season

  The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks skipper, who has guided his club to five Japan Series titles since 2015, is not expected to...

  By Ed Odeven