All posts tagged "Rui Hachimura"

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  Olympics and Paralympics

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  BASKETBALL | Spain Rides Wave of Momentum in Second Quarter, Cruises Past Japan

  Spain outscored Japan 30-14 in the second quarter to build a commanding lead en route to victory in the teams’ opening...

  By Ed Odeven
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  Olympics and Paralympics

  / 4 years ago

  Naomi Osaka Lights Cauldron In an Opening Ceremony Marked by Elegant Simplicity

  “This is a message of hope,” said IOC boss Thomas Bach. “Yes, it’s very different from what all of us imagined....

  By Ed Odeven
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  Basketball

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  [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Japan Hoop Squad Gets Big Boost With Return of Rui Hachimura, Yudai Baba

  Young stars elevate national team’s talent level as it gears up for first Olympic appearance since 1976.

  By Ed Odeven
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  Basketball

  / 4 years ago

  Rui Hachimura, Yuta Watanabe Among 12 Players Named to Japan National Team for Tokyo Games

  The NBA forwards headline a versatile squad set to make its first appearance in the Summer Games in 45 years.

  By Ed Odeven
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  Japan Sports Notebook

  / 4 years ago

  [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Antlers End Marinos’ 11-Match Unbeaten Streak

  ~~ Since the J. League's inception in 1993, the Kashima Antlers and Yokohama F. Marinos have occupied significant spots in its...

  By Ed Odeven
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  Basketball

  / 4 years ago

  [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Rui Hachimura Continues to Develop His Game and Improve

  ~~ Rui Hachimura appeared in his 100th NBA regular-season game on Monday, May 3. The Toyama native delivered a strong performance,...

  By Ed Odeven