All posts tagged "jim armstrong"
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Sumo
/ 3 days agoOnosato Defeats Takayasu in a Playoff to Win His 3rd Title at the Spring Basho
The native of Ishikawa Prefecture produced his best result so far at sumo's second-highest rank in the Spring Basho, finishing with...
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Sumo
/ 4 days agoOnosato Pulls into Tie for Lead with Clutch Win Over Daieisho on Day 14 of Spring Basho
The ozeki wrestler is even with veteran Takayasu, a fourth-ranked maegashira, heading into the final day of the 15-day Spring Basho...
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Sumo
/ 5 days agoSpring Basho: Oho Upsets Onosato to Knock the Ozeki Out of the Lead on Day 13
The result left veteran grappler Takayasu as the sole leader of the 15-day Spring Basho in Osaka. Onosato is 10-3, one...
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Baseball
/ 7 days agoRoki Sasaki Struggles With Control but Finishes Strong as Dodgers Beat Cubs for Tokyo Series Sweep
In the fifth inning of the Tokyo Series finale, Shohei Ohtani hit his first homer of the season to add to...
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Baseball
/ 1 week agoShohei Ohtani Sparks Rally as Dodgers Beat Cubs in the MLB Tokyo Series Opener
Japanese pitchers Shota Imanaga and Yoshinobu Yamamoto shined in their historic showdown in the Tokyo Series opener. Yamamoto earned the win.
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Sumo
/ 1 week agoSpring Basho: Takayasu Stuns Hoshoryu to Stay Tied for Lead at Midway Point
Hoshoryu is making his debut at yokozuna but saw his chances of winning the Spring Basho title take a further setback,...
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Baseball
/ 1 week agoJapanese Fans Express Pride in Homegrown Talent in MLB Tokyo Series
Five Japanese players in the two-game MLB series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs at Tokyo Dome give...
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Baseball
/ 2 weeks agoDodgers Superstar Shohei Ohtani Puts on a Show for Fans in Win Over Giants in Exhibition Game
The 2024 NL MVP, who's entering his second season with the Dodgers, hit a towering two-run home run that electrified the...
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Baseball
/ 2 weeks agoHanshin Tigers Silence Chicago Cubs in Exhibition Game Ahead of Showdown with Los Angeles Dodgers
Tigers starting pitcher Keito Mombetsu held the Cubs hitless over five strong innings to set the pace at Tokyo Dome before...
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Sumo
/ 2 weeks agoAbi Upsets Hoshoryu in His Yokozuna Debut on Day 1 of Spring Basho
The Mongolian grand champion was overwhelmed by the komusubi in the final bout of the day at the Spring Basho and...
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Sumo
/ 3 weeks agoNewly Promoted Yokozuna Hoshoryu Aiming to Kick Off New Era in Style at Spring Basho
Mongolian Hoshoryu has replaced compatriot Terunofuji as the sport's lone yokozuna. He is an exciting wrestler who relies on a variety...
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Baseball
/ 4 weeks ago[NPB NOTEBOOK] Swallows Employee Who Took on the Role of Beloved Mascot Tsubakuro Dies
A favorite among fans and players alike, Tsubakuro performed light-hearted routines and was a fixture at Swallows home games for decades...
