All posts tagged "Shogo Akiyama"
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Features
/ 1 month ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup Draw Unveiled
Japan is one of four Group E squads in the FIBA Basketball World Cup, and coach Tom Hovasse's team will play...
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Baseball
/ 11 months ago[NPB NOTEBOOK] Orix Rookie Ren Mukunoki Comes Within One Strike of No-Hitter
The 22-year-old would have joined four others on the NPB no-no list this season.
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Baseball
/ 11 months agoCarp Bolster Postseason Hopes with Acquisition of Veteran Shogo Akiyama
The 34-year-old outfielder struggled in the major leagues but will be a welcome addition to Hiroshima’s batting order.
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Baseball
/ 1 year ago[NPB NOTEBOOK] Tigers Looking to Rebound After Record-Breaking Slow Start
The Kansai-based club opened the season with nine consecutive defeats, a Central League record to start a season.
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Features
/ 1 year ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Samurai Blue Make It to Seventh Consecutive World Cup
The Japan men’s soccer team completed its quest with late drama against Australia, getting two goals from substitute Kaoru Mitoma.
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Baseball
/ 2 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Shohei Ohtani's Phenomenal Productivity Outshone a Disappointing MLB Season for Japanese Players
The presumptive American League MVP generated excitement throughout the season at the plate, on the basepaths and on the mound.
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Japan Sports Notebook
/ 2 years agoSebastian Coe Supports Staging World Athletics Championships in Tokyo in Near Future
But will the global athletics supremo’s comments give the Japanese capital a big boost in the next few years?
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Basketball
/ 2 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,...
