All posts tagged "jim armstrong"
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 3 years agoJapan Falls Short to World No. 1 Sweden in Women's Curling Opener
Satuski Fujisawa's foursome had its chances but couldn't take advantage.
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 3 years agoOLYMPIC DIGEST | Akito Watabe Comes Up Short in First Nordic Combined Event at Beijing Games
The Pyeongchang silver medalist could never recover from a sub-par jump on the normal hill.
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 3 years agoAgony of Defeat: Sara Takanashi at the Center of Controversy in Mixed Team Ski Jumping Event
The popular Japanese ace, who was disqualified for a suit violation that cost her team a medal, issues an emotional apology.
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 3 years agoJapan Edged by Unheralded Canada for Bronze Medal in Mixed Team Ski Jumping
Sara Takanashi was disqualified in the first round in another disappointment for the Japanese ace.
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 3 years agoSki Jumper Ryoyu Kobayashi Grabs Japan's First Gold of Beijing Games
It was Japan’s first gold in the normal hill event since Yukio Kasaya led a podium sweep in Sapporo 50 years...
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 3 years agoJapan Loses to Host China 2-1 but secures a Spot in the Women’s Hockey Quarterfinals
With seven points in Group B, Japan reached the last eight for the first time in four Olympic appearances.
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 3 years agoGold Medal Hopeful Sara Takanashi Finishes Fourth in Ski Jumping
The Japanese ace had an impressive second jump but was overtaken by the remaining jumpers.
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 3 years agoAll Smiles: Japan Women’s Ice Hockey Team off to Winning Start Against Sweden
Smile Japan is aiming to improve on the country's best-ever Olympic result of sixth place at the Pyeongchang Games.
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 3 years agoReady To Roar: Japan Women’s Curling Team Looking to Take It Up a Notch in Beijing
After winning bronze in Pyeongchang, the team known as “Loco Solare” has its sights set on bigger things.
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Sumo
/ 3 years agoMitakeumi Topples Yokozuna Terunofuji on Final Day of New Year Tourney
With his third career title, the sekiwake will be considered for promotion to ozeki.
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Sumo
/ 3 years agoAbi stuns Terunofuji on Penultimate Day of New Year Tournament
Mitakeumi moves back into sole possession of the lead to set up showdown with the grand champion.
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Sumo
/ 3 years agoMitakeumi Defeats Abi to Remain Tied For the Lead with Terunofuji at New Year Tourney
The sekiwake posted a clutch win to set up a dramatic showdown with the lone yokozuna.
