All posts tagged "Notes on a Scorecard"
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Features
/ 6 months ago[NOTES on a SCORECARD] For Kei Nishikori, the Paris Olympics Should be His Competitive Farewell
Veteran tennis player Kei Nishikori has coped with a slew of physical setbacks in recent years. Wrapping up his career in...
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Baseball
/ 6 months ago[NOTES on a SCORECARD] Japanese Media Should Not Let Shohei Ohtani Muscle Them
After NTV and Fuji TV reported the location of his new home in California, Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani has refused to...
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/ 9 months ago[NOTES on a SCORECARD] For Shohei Ohtani, the Impact of the Unsettled Gambling Probe Remains Uncertain
Veteran sports marketing expert Bob Dorfman shared his viewpoints on how the scandal could affect the future appeal of Shohei Ohtani...
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/ 11 months ago[NOTES on a SCORECARD] For Trevor Bauer, a Quick Return to MLB Looks Increasingly Unlikely
Trevor Bauer, who pitched for NPB's BayStars in 2023, wants to return to MLB, but past accusations of sexual assault appear...
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/ 1 year ago[NOTES on a SCORECARD] Asian Games in Hangzhou Looked Like a Trial to Host the Olympics
The organization of the Asian Games was top notch and the Chinese city's modern architecture is stunning, making it a likely...
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/ 1 year ago[NOTES on a SCORECARD] Two-Time Japan Olympian Yvonne Wade Becomes Executive at American College
Yvonne Wade, a former 100-meter hurdler for Japan, brings a wealth of experience to her new role as athletics director at...
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/ 1 year ago[NOTES on a SCORECARD] Best Move for Shohei Ohtani is to Leave Angels, Join Stable Franchise
Shohei Ohtani has thrived since joining the Angels in 2018. As an upcoming free agent, his legacy will be defined by...
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/ 1 year ago[NOTES on a SCORECARD] For Sapporo, It's Now or Never for an Olympic Bid
With lingering animosity toward the domestic Olympic movement over Tokyo 2020 scandals, there could actually be less support for a Sapporo...
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/ 2 years ago[NOTES on a SCORECARD] Lions in Tough Spot with Star Hotaka Yamakawa over Sexual Assault Case
Regardless of what the actual truth is, Hotaka Yamakawa has suffered damage to his reputation and embarrassed the Lions with his...
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/ 2 years ago[NOTES on a SCORECARD] Superstar Shohei Ohtani's Earning Potential is Growing Exponentially
Shohei Ohtani tripled his endorsement haul by attracting 17 sponsorship endorsements in 2022 and appeared on the covers of Sports Illustrated,...
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/ 2 years ago[NOTES on a SCORECARD] Rui Hachimura's Days with Wizards Appear Numbered
Washington's Rui Hachimura has missed 46% of his team's games in four NBA seasons. Repeated absences have cast a shadow over...
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/ 2 years ago[NOTES on a SCORECARD] For A Realistic Chance in FIFA World Cup, Japan Needs More Goal Scorers
In four games at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, the Samurai Blue could manage just five goals. That is generally...
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