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/ 3 years ago

[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Ichiro Suzuki to be Inducted Into Mariners Hall of Fame in 2022

The MLB great will be honored by the Mariners at their ballpark next August, and he'll likely be enshrined at the...

By Ed Odeven

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/ 3 years ago

[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Ryota Murata to Face Gennadiy Golovkin in Blockbuster Title Fight on December 29

The WBA champion returns to the ring for the first time in two years against a successful, battle-tested opponent.

By Ed Odeven

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/ 3 years ago

[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Ireland Whips Japan 60-5 as Brave Blossoms Suffer Crushing Blow in Autumn Tour Opener

Coach Jamie Joseph’s squad trailed 29-0 entering the second half in a match that exposed the team’s weaknesses.

By Ed Odeven

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/ 3 years ago

[ODDS and EVENS] Sung-Ryong Jung Provides Pillar of Stability for Kawasaki Frontale

The dependable goalie has helped the squad earn four J. League titles since his arrival in 2016.

By Ed Odeven

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/ 3 years ago

[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] New Managers Take Over for NPB's Fighters, Dragons and Hawks

All three teams are looking for better results in 2022 after disappointing seasons this year.

By Ed Odeven

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/ 3 years ago

[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Boheng Zhang Edges Daiki Hashimoto in World Gymnastics Championships

Olympic gold medalist Hashimoto collected the silver medal in the men's all-around event.

By Ed Odeven

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/ 3 years ago

[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Kimiyasu Kudo's Managerial Stint Likely Finished at End of Season

The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks skipper, who has guided his club to five Japan Series titles since 2015, is not expected to...

By Ed Odeven

/ 3 years ago

Japan Gets Back on Track with Hard-Earned Victory over Australia

Under-fire manager Hajime Moriyasu’s squad secured a much-needed three points and ended the Socceroos’ world record 11-match victory streak in World...

By Ed Odeven

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/ 3 years ago

[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Doubts Emerge on Japan’s Ability to Secure a Spot in 2022 World Cup

A loss to Saudi Arabia exacerbates Samurai Blue’s challenge of qualifying for next year’s tournament in Qatar.

By Ed Odeven

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/ 3 years ago

[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Retired Yokozuna Hakuho Left an Indelible Mark on Sumo

The all-time winningest rikishi's longevity at the top and work ethic triggered admiration from his peers and former standouts.

By Ed Odeven

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/ 3 years ago

[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] In an Unusual Move, JBA Fills Two National Team Coaching Vacancies at Once

Men's coach Julio Lamas left his post after the Tokyo Olympics, and Tom Hovasse, who led the Japan women to a...

By Ed Odeven

Soccer

/ 3 years ago

Injured Kyogo Furuhashi Dealing with First Big Setback Since Joining Celtic This Summer

Ange Postecoglou, the Scottish Premiership club's manager, says Furuhashi's absence is "disappointing," but stresses the star's recovery from a knee injury...

By Ed Odeven