All posts tagged "soccer"
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/ 3 years 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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/ 3 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Arnold Schwarzenegger Invokes Soviet Olympic Hero in Message to Russians
The former California governor, movie star and bodybuilder recalls boyhood idol Yury Vlasov in an emotional anti-war video.
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/ 3 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Hideki Matsuyama Sidelined with a Back Injury
The reigning Masters champion said he expects to be able to participate in the upcoming major in Augusta, Georgia.
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/ 3 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Momoka Muraoka Triumphs in Her First Race of The Beijing Paralympics
After collecting five medals at the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Paralympics, the Japan delegation captain puts herself on course to replicate that...
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/ 3 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] MLB Lockout Impacting Players’ Preparations for 2022 Season
Reigning AL MVP Shohei Ohtani, who is looking to pick up where he left off in 2021, and slugger Seiya Suzuki,...
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/ 3 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Aiming to Exceed Record Medal Haul from Pyeongchang Games
Returning Japanese standout athletes from four years ago spark optimism for an even better showing at the Beijing Olympics.
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/ 3 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Rui Hachimura, Yuta Watanabe Square Off for Third Time in NBA Careers
It was their first NBA encounter since February 9, 2020. “It’s an honor as a Japanese for us two to be...
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/ 3 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] B.League All-Star Game is Canceled for the Second Consecutive Year
A rise in COVID-19 cases in Okinawa and among B.League teams are cited as factors in the decision.
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/ 3 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Ayumu Hirano Raises the Bar with Technical Wizardry
The two-time Olympic silver medalist completed a stunning triple-cork jump in a recent Dew Tour snowboarding competition in Colorado.
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/ 3 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Kyogo Furuhashi Thriving in Starring Role for Celtic
“Postecoglou deserves huge credit for bringing in a superstar in Kyogo. He spotted him, nurtured him and turned him into an...
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/ 3 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Leandro Damiao Headlines J. League Best XI
The Brazilian striker, who tied for the league lead with 23 goals, is one of seven Kawasaki Frontale players on the...
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/ 3 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Nebraska’s Keisei Tominaga Raises Profile with Strong Performances Early in the Season
The sophomore guard scored a season-high 23 points, including 5 of 6 from 3-point range, against South Dakota on November 27.
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Yuma Kagiyama Captures 1st Title at the Japan Championships
