Features [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Samurai Blue Stumble in Final FIFA World Cup Tuneup Admitting the loss to Canada was a blow to the players, manager Hajime Moriyasu said preparations needed for the upcoming FIFA World Cup won't... Ed OdevenNovember 20, 2022
Golf Gemma Dryburgh Fires Final-Round 65 to claim Japan Classic Title The 29-year-old Scot beat Kana Nagai by four strokes for her first LPGA Tour title, while overnight leader Momoko Ueda tied for fifth at... Jim ArmstrongNovember 6, 2022
Golf Momoko Ueda Holds On to One-Stroke Lead at Japan Classic The two-time winner of the tournament birdied the final hole of the third round to remain on top. Gemma Dryburgh is one shot off... Jim ArmstrongNovember 5, 2022
Golf Former Champ Momoko Ueda Takes a One-Stroke Lead at Japan Classic The 2007 and 2011 tournament winner has a one-stroke advantage over compatriots Ai Suzuki and Miyuu Yamashita. Jim ArmstrongNovember 4, 2022
Features [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 top flight in... Ed OdevenSeptember 25, 2022
Features [ODDS and EVENS] Haruka Kawasaki Displays Vigor and Poise in Breakthrough Victory The 19-year-old became the youngest winner of the JLPGA Championship Konica Minolta Cup, earning the title with an 8-under 64 in the final round. Ed OdevenSeptember 15, 2022
Golf Hinako Shibuno Places Third at Women’s British Open “I am both frustrated and happy to get a result like this on this difficult and wonderful course," said the golfer known as "Smiling... Ed OdevenAugust 8, 2022