All posts tagged "J.League"
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/ 2 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Yokohama FC Forward Koki Ogawa Makes His Mark as Top Scorer in J2
Koki Ogawa led the J.League's 22-club second flight with 26 goals, 10 more than any other player, igniting his team's return...
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/ 2 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Ventforet, Sanfrecce Set for Compelling Clash in Emperor's Cup Final
Kofu is the first J2 team to reach the title match since 2014, while Hiroshima aims to end its run of...
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/ 2 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] B.League Begins 7th Season with Expanded First Division
Twenty-four teams will compete in B1 in 2022-23, an increase of two from last season. It’s the most teams in the...
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/ 2 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Bribery Allegations Cast a Shadow Over Tokyo 2020 Legacy
Prosecutors are investigating whether Aoki Holdings, Inc. and Haruyuki Takahashi, a Tokyo 2020 marketing official, engaged in unethical business practices.
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/ 2 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Yokohama F. Marinos Riding High in Kevin Muscat’s First Full Season as Manager
Led by an explosive offense, Marinos look poised to claim their fifth J.League title this fall.
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/ 2 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Hakuho Begins Next Chapter of Sumo Life
The all-time great wrestler takes over as the Miyagino stablemaster, replacing his mentor, who is retiring at age 65.
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/ 2 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Utano Agu Hits Target with Victory in Archery World Cup in Paris
"I would like to take a leap forward with my experience of winning this time," Agu said after securing Japan’s first-ever...
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/ 3 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Love of Competition Fuels Andres Iniesta’s Passion for Soccer
The 2010 World Cup hero enjoys inspiring his Vissel Kobe teammates and passing on his knowledge of the game to children.
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/ 3 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Who Will Host the 2023 Asian Cup?
While China has pulled out as the host nation due to COVID-19, Japan is an option. “We were sounded out,” ーJFA...
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/ 3 years agoKyoto Sanga’s Peter Utaka Named J.League’s April MVP
The Nigerian forward, who had four goals in the season’s third month, is tied for the league lead in goals.
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/ 3 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] B.League All-Star Game is Canceled for the Second Consecutive Year
A rise in COVID-19 cases in Okinawa and among B.League teams are cited as factors in the decision.
Figure Skating
Yuma Kagiyama Captures 1st Title at the Japan Championships
