Baseball Shohei Ohtani Blasts Two Homers, Sets Japanese Record for RBIs in an MLB Game The reigning AL MVP drove in eight runs in the Angels’ 12-11 loss in 11 innings to the Royals. Ed Odeven3 days ago
Features [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] ‘Monster’ Inoue Achieves Goal of The Ring Magazine’s No. 1 Global Ranking The undefeated bantamweight champion’s victory over Nonito Donaire helped propel him to the top. Ed OdevenJune 12, 2022
Baseball Shohei Ohtani Sparks Angels as Franchise-Record Losing Streak Ends at 14 The two-way star ignited the offense with a two-run home run and earned the win with seven stellar innings on the mound. Ed OdevenJune 10, 2022
Features [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Samurai Blue Kick Off A Busy Stretch with Rout of Paraguay After their 4-1 win over Paraguay, the Samurai Blue shifted their focus to an encounter with world No. 1 Brazil. Ed OdevenJune 5, 2022
Features [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 President Kozo Tashima. Ed OdevenMay 22, 2022
Baseball Yusei Kikuchi Holds Mariners to One Hit in Six Innings The veteran starter only allowed a leadoff double to Jesse Winker in the fifth. Ed OdevenMay 17, 2022
Baseball Shohei Ohtani Belts First Career Grand Slam in Rout of Rays The reigning American League MVP added a solo shot and drove in five runs in the Angels’ 11-3 victory. Ed OdevenMay 10, 2022
Features [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Cannes Debut for Tokyo 2020 Olympics Film Prominent director Naomi Kawase’s project is set to be shown on May 25 in the Festival de Cannes Classics Selection. Ed OdevenMay 8, 2022
Baseball Cubs Outfielder Seiya Suzuki Named NL Rookie of the Month for April Suzuki had four home runs and 14 RBIs in the first month of the MLB season. Ed OdevenMay 4, 2022
Baseball Seiya Suzuki Selected National League Player of the Week The hot-hitting Chicago Cubs outfielder slugged three homers and batted .412 in six games. Ed OdevenApril 19, 2022
Features [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Dai Oketani Displays Coaching Chops in the Midst of Storybook Season Oketani’s dynamic coaching repertoire fuses old-school strategies with modern-day tactics. He’s positioned the Golden Kings for a run at a B. League title. Ed OdevenApril 17, 2022
Baseball Shohei Ohtani, Yu Darvish Have Solid Opening Day Starts The Angels and Padres fall in narrow losses to the Astros and Diamondbacks, respectively. Ed OdevenApril 8, 2022