Features [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Takuma Sato Chasing Elusive First Win of 2022 As the IndyCar season winds down, Sato is 19th in the 36-driver standings entering August, including three top-10 finishes. Ed OdevenAugust 7, 2022
Basketball Japan Men’s Squad Trounces Taiwan in FIBA World Cup Qualifier “I was really hoping that we could show the fans in Japan what we can do, and today I think we did it.” ―Tom... Ed OdevenJuly 3, 2022
Features [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 sterling achievement on... Ed OdevenMarch 6, 2022
Basketball Japan Splits a Pair of Weekend Home Games in FIBA World Cup Qualifiers The Akatsuki Five edged Taiwan before falling to Australia in Okinawa. Ed OdevenFebruary 28, 2022
Auto Racing [ODDS and EVENS] Takuma Sato Embraces Fresh Start, Becoming a Mentor with Dale Coyne Racing Yes, a fast car is an absolute must for success in IndyCar racing. But the logistics and personal relationships that a driver and his... Ed OdevenJanuary 27, 2022
Auto Racing Yuki Tsunoda Salvages F1 Rookie Season with A 4th-Place Finish in Year’s Last Race With a strong finish at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Tsunoda sets himself up for better things in 2022. Jim ArmstrongDecember 15, 2021
Features [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 list. Ed OdevenDecember 12, 2021
Features [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. Ed OdevenOctober 10, 2021
Features [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. Ed OdevenOctober 3, 2021
Features [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Golfer Mone Inami Rides Positive Momentum From Olympics to First Career Major Victory The third-year pro leads the Japanese professional women's tour with eight victories this season. Ed OdevenSeptember 19, 2021
Features [ODDS and EVENS] Reigning Indy 500 Champion Takuma Sato Chases History in Pursuit of Another Title ~~ Takuma Sato will be vying for his third Indianapolis 500 title on May 30, and the Tokyo native could become only the sixth... Ed OdevenMay 19, 2021