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Spurs’ Son begins three-week military training: report
Tottenham Hotspur’s South Korean striker Son Heung-min began his three-week military training at a marine boot camp on Monday, a report said, with the Premier …
Strong-legged IBM kicker aims to be NFL’s first Japanese player
Waseda graduate Toshiki Sato, who holds the record for Japan’s longest field goal, has hired an agent after receiving inquiries from several NFL teams.
Dan Carter’s brief time in Japanese rugby ends with Top League cancellation
All Blacks great Dan Carter bid his fans in Japan a subtle farewell on Friday, praising his brief time with Kobe Kobelco Steelers following the …
Michael Leitch says Japan must become ‘One Team’ to beat coronavirus
“One Team,” the slogan used by Japan’s Brave Blossoms at the 2019 Rugby World Cup, was selected as the 2019 buzzword of the year.Now team …
Agustin Pichot looking to change sport’s mindset through run for World Rugby chairman
The former Argentina captain believes that strong emerging nations such as Japan deserve to participate in high-level international competitions.
Mima Ito climbs to No. 2 in world rankings, Japan’s highest ever
Mima Ito has climbed to second in the women’s singles world rankings, achieving the highest position ever held by a Japanese table tennis player, male …
Rui Hachimura urges Japanese fans to ‘stay positive’ during crisis
The Washington Wizards rookie answered questions from fans in English and Japanese during a 30-minute video chat hosted on the team’s official Twitter account.
Takumi Minamino and Kotaro Matsushima among Japanese athletes selected for Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list
Liverpool Football Club signing Takumi Minamino and Rugby World Cup star Kotaro Matsushima were among the Japanese athletes named in Forbes’ fifth annual “30 Under …
Asanoyama strong favorite to become sumo’s next hot star
With the sport mostly at a standstill due to the coronavirus pandemic, the upcoming NFL Draft inspires Japan Times sumo columnist John Gunning to again …