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] Japan Spikers Enjoy Stellar Start at Women’s Volleyball Nations League Hinotori Nippon, playing in the preliminary round in the Philippines, went 7-0 to open the 16-nation tournament. Ed Odeven6 days ago
Features [NOTES on a SCORECARD] Ryosuke Kinoshita Produces a Respectable Showing in LIV Golf Opener The two-time Japan Golf Tour winner earned $270,000 at the inaugural event in London. Jack GallagherJune 18, 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 [ICE TIME] Junior Skater Taira Shinohara Poised for Success On and Off the Ice Inspired by standouts Yuzuru Hanyu, Shoma Uno and others, the teenager strives for greatness in the sport while pursuing ambitious educational goals. Jack GallagherJune 1, 2022
Baseball [NPB NOTEBOOK] Junya Nishi Showing Potential of Becoming a Two-Way Star The Hanshin Tigers pitcher excelled on the mound and at the plate in a recent big win over the Tokyo Yakult Swallows. Jim ArmstrongMay 21, 2022
Features [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] INAC Kobe Leonessa Make History in WE League’s First Season Manager Kei Hoshikawa’s squad captures the women’s soccer league’s inaugural title. Ed OdevenMay 15, 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
Features [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Damian McKenzie Racking Up a Plethora of Points for Title-Chasing Sungoliath The 2021 Super Rugby points leader has amassed 20 or more points in five matches this season. Ed OdevenMay 1, 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