Shimane Susanoo Magic

Basketball

/ 5 months ago

Hiroshima Dragonflies Bolster Playoff Hopes with Stellar Play in April

In April, the Hiroshima Dragonflies, led by American coach Kyle Milling, went 8-2. They lead the B.League wild-card standings with two...

By Ed Odeven

Basketball

/ 6 months ago

A Trio of B.League Playoff Spots Still Up for Grabs

Heading into the next-to-last week of the B.League season, the Chiba Jets (34-22 record) have the most wins among the wild-card...

By Ed Odeven

Features

/ 7 months ago

[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Skier Ikuma Horishima Claims Men's Moguls Season Title

For years, Ikuma Horishima has had consistent success in men's moguls competitions, placing in the top five in World Cup standings...

By Ed Odeven

Basketball

/ 8 months ago

For B.League Players, Frequent Trips to the Foul Line are Not That Common

Only seven B.League players who've competed in the majority of their team's games this season are averaging 6.0 or more free-throw...

By Ed Odeven

Features

/ 9 months ago

[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Naoya Inoue is The Ring's 2023 Fighter of the Year

Unbeaten Naoya Inoue unified the super bantamweight division with an impressive performance against Marlon Tapales in only his second fight in...

By Ed Odeven

Features

/ 10 months ago

[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Surfer Connor O'Leary Aims to Represent Japan at the Paris Olympics

With his nationality change authorized by the IOC, Australian-born surfer Connor O'Leary can channel his focus on competition, including the World...

By Ed Odeven

Basketball

/ 1 year ago

[ODDS and EVENS] Expect an Exciting, Drama-Filled B.League Season

Led by the reigning champion Ryukyu Golden Kings, the B.League season gets underway on October 5. Roster changes add intrigue to...

By Ed Odeven

Basketball

/ 1 year ago

[ODDS and EVENS] B.League Delivered a Ton of Highlights in 2022-23

The Ryukyu Golden Kings' first championship since 2016 (and their first in the B.League) provided countless thrills for the team's loyal...

By Ed Odeven

Basketball

/ 1 year ago

How Quartet of B.League Teams Secured Spots in the Playoff Semifinals

Only the Chiba Jets, Alvark Tokyo, Ryukyu Golden Kings and Yokohama B-Corsairs remain in the B.League title chase as the penultimate...

By Ed Odeven

Basketball

/ 1 year ago

Chiba Jets Lead an Octet of Title-Chasing B.League Teams

Headlined by the Jets, who set a B.League record with 53 regular-season wins, the quest for the 2022-23 championship tips off...

By Ed Odeven

Basketball

/ 1 year ago

Jets Guard Yuki Togashi is Chosen as B.League's March MVP

Veteran point guard Yuki Togashi, who had a pair of 30-point games in March, is recognized for leading the Jets' high-octane...

By Ed Odeven

Basketball

/ 2 years ago