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Vows to be ‘Ambitious’ at Hokkaido Statue Hit 100,000; Famous Quote Attributed to Sapporo Agricultural College Professor Clark Lives On

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Frankfurt's Japanese veteran Makoto Hasebe to retire at age 40: Hasebe made his international debut in 2006 and featured in 114 games for Japan while serving as ...

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Quick Glance: Farewell to Makoto Hasebe

At the age of 40, Makoto Hasebe is concluding his over 20-year career in professional football. He made the move from Japan to VfL Wolfsburg in 2008, also playing for 1. FC Nürnberg before joining Eintracht Frankfurt in 2014. Achievements include winning the German Championship with Wolfsburg (2009) and the DFB-Pokal (2018) and Europa League (2022) with SGE. Additionally, he triumphed in the 2011 Asian Cup with Japan.

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How a new class of Japanese stars is changing baseball: Japanese stars help shape MLB. Now MLB helps shape Japanese baseball, too.

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Shohei Ohtani Hits three singles, 3-for-4; Nationals over Dodgers 2-0

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Simone Biles thought ‘the world is going to hate me’ after experiencing the twisties at the Tokyo Olympics

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Hiroyuki Sanada Pursues Authenticity of Feudal Japan in ‘Shogun’; Pushed for Detailed in Depiction of Characters

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Snake on a bullet train causes rare railway delay in Japan: Almost nothing stops Japan’s famous high-speed bullet trains from running exactly on time – but a ...

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Osaka says 'no excuses' after defeat on clay return: The former world No. 1 was making her first appearance on clay since the 2022 French Open.

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Baseball: Tigers come from behind against tough Giants pitchers - The Mainichi: NISHINOMIYA, Hyogo (Kyodo) -- The Central League champion Hanshin Tigers snapped ...

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Marvellous Miyazaki deserves her spot in Japan team: PETALING JAYA: Teen sensation Tomoka Miyazaki has earned herself a well deserved spot in a strong looking ...

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OLYMPICS/ Gold is great, but athletes say some cash to go with it is even better | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis

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Akebono showed the dignity and humility of a sumo grand champion: TOKYO -- Akebono, a native Hawaiian who arrived in Japan as Chad Rowen and went on to become ...

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A woman's place is in the sumo ring: An ancient sport shrouded in mystery, professional sumo wrestling in Japan is reserved only for men ...

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Shohei Ohtani to Build a Hawaii Home: The Los Angeles Dodgers star is planning a house on the Big Island, where he’ll spend offseasons

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Paris 2024 set to leave mark on Olympic Games chronicles: As boats glide down the Seine and B-boys showcase their moves at the Place de la Concorde ...

Quick Glance: Paris Olympics Flame Lit in Greek Cradle Amid Weather Challenges

Despite the absence of Apollo, the flame for the Paris Olympics was ignited at the site of the ancient games in southern Greece on Tuesday.

A backup flame was used as cloudy skies prevented the traditional lighting, where an actress dressed as an ancient Greek priestess typically uses the sun to ignite a silver torch.

The flame will be carried by torchbearers from Olympia for over 5000 kilometers through Greece before being handed over to the Paris Games organizers in Athens on April 26.

The Belem, a French three-masted sailing ship, will transport the Olympic flame from Greece to Marseille, arriving on May 8 after visiting the historic site of Olympia.

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Eita Okuno on ‘Shōgun’s Sibling Rivalry and Saeki’s Revenge: ‘Shōgun’s Eita Okuno breaks down how Saeki’s flashy costuming and villain turn are informed by ...

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Former All Blacks coach Foster makes Japan move: Ian Foster has not coached since leading the All Blacks to last year's World Cup final ...

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Yoshiki Plays U.S. National Anthem on Piano for Baseball Star Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto of Dodgers Before Game

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A woman who accused Trevor Bauer of sex assault is now charged with defrauding ex-MLB player

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Quick Glance: Trevor Bauer accuser charged with felony fraud after false claims

For the first time in a case involving baseball player Trevor Bauer, an accusation has been made against one of his accusers for allegedly defrauding him.

The woman, Darcy Adanna Esemonu, was charged with defrauding Bauer by making false claims about a pregnancy.

A grand jury in Maricopa County, Arizona, filed an indictment against Esemonu in March for felony fraud against Bauer and another man.

Bauer emphasized that the accusations against him were false and that the justice system had affirmed his innocence, leading to charges against one of his accusers.

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The Sumo Scene / Makuuchi Newcomer’s Amazing Title Run While Defying Injury Evokes Images of Kisenosato’s ‘Miracle’

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France projected to nearly triple its gold medal haul at Paris 2024: Host nation France is projected to almost triple its gold medal total at the Paris 2024 ...

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Romano's return caps impressive Blue Jays win after Kikuchi's high-octane performance

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Formula E Shows Way Ahead for Racing as F1’s Net Zero Deadline Nears: Formula One is a sporting empire complete with rock star drivers, billion-dollar teams and ...

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📸 Moments from the annual sumo tournament at the Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo, via @reuterspictures

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The Story of Shohei Ohtani’s Translator Betraying Him Just Got Darker and Sadder: It wasn’t just his friend who failed him.

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Quick Glance: Ippei Mizuhara Remains Free Despite Bank Fraud Charges on $25,000 Bond

Former interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani from the Los Angeles Dodgers surrendered to authorities and later appeared before the U.S. District Court.

Ippei Mizuhara turned himself in on Friday and was subsequently released on an unsecured $25,000 bond, commonly referred to as a signature bond. This arrangement allowed Mizuhara to secure his release without needing to provide any cash or collateral.

United States Magistrate Judge Maria A. Audero also stipulated that Mizuhara must undergo treatment for his gambling addiction related to the sports betting scandal. Prosecutors alleged that he exploited his personal and professional connection with Ohtani to steal over $16 million from the player's bank account by occasionally posing as Ohtani to bankers to cover his gambling expenses.

On Friday, Mizuhara only responded to the judge's inquiries by answering 'yes' when Audero asked him if he comprehended various aspects of the case and his bond conditions.

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Paris-bound Olympians look forward to a post-COVID Games with fans in the stands: The biggest moments for many of this generation’s Olympic athletes came in ...

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Akebono's human side eclipsed his incredible sumo achievements: Talk to anyone personally acquainted with recently deceased former yokozuna Akebono and almost ...

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Yokozuna Terunofuji Performs Sumo Ring-Entering Ceremony with His First-born Son

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Baseball: Triple Crown slugger Munetaka Murakami moves forward on own terms - The Mainichi

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Japan's Hakuba resort tries to avoid skiing into Niseko's rut: NAGANO, Japan -- Hakuba, a resort village in Nagano prefecture, is booming. In the village ...

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Baseball: Former Samurai Japan slugger Tsutsugo to rejoin BayStars - The Mainichi

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Football: Ritsu Doan scores as Freiburg down Darmstadt - The Mainichi: DARMSTADT, Germany (Kyodo) -- Japan attacker Ritsu Doan scored his fifth goal of the ...

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Worries remain one year to go before Osaka Expo: The Osaka Expo will be held for six months from April 13, 2025, on Yumeshima, an artificial island in Osaka Bay.

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Seiya Suzuki Goes 2-for-4 with a Double; Leads Cubs Past Mariners

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Baseball: Munetaka Murakami ends season-opening power outage in Swallows' win - The Mainichi

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Rugby: Steelers storm home late to snatch 40-40 draw with Brave Lupus - The Mainichi

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Creaking Paris metro system to face Olympic test - News | Khaleej Times: Major political pressure ahead of the 2024 Games (July 26-August 11) has led to gradual ...

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Baseball: Hotaka Yamakawa's grand slams ice Hawks' win over Lions - The Mainichi: TOKOROZAWA, Japan (Kyodo) -- A day after being lustily booed by his former ...

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Brendan Rodgers insists Celtic 'come alive' in Rangers title warning: The Irishman believes his men are finding their groove for the title run-in after a ...

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4 burning questions for 2024 Nippon Professional Baseball season: Spring is upon us, and more importantly than blooming flowers or warm sunshine ...

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Golf: Hideki Matsuyama finds groove in windy 3rd round at Masters - The Mainichi: AUGUSTA, Georgia (Kyodo) -- Hideki Matsuyama shook off a close call with the ...

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Cathy Cassata: Why baseball season reminds me of my dad’s time in the Vietnam War

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Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter allegedly stole $16 million from his bank account. Here’s how to protect your own

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Japan's Hakuba resort tries to avoid skiing into Niseko's rut: NAGANO, Japan -- Hakuba, a resort village in Nagano prefecture, is booming. In the village ...

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Japan Today

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Raducanu leads Britain into the Billie Jean King Cup Finals; U.S., Poland, Japan also advance

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Alexander: There is closure, but Shohei Ohtani never acted distracted: The federal charges against his former interpreter provide “clarity,” but the Dodgers ...

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Japan advances to the Billie Jean King Cup finals without Naomi Osaka needing to play a 2nd match - The Mainichi

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Eliud Kipchoge 'expects' to win third Olympic Games marathon: Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge has "huge expectation" to win a historic third successive Olympic marathon ...

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Tigers put up fight until 12th but Twins rise up to win opener: This one took three extra innings to sort out, but the Minnesota Twins ended up blowing it open ...

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Osaka not needed as Japan reaches BJK Cup finals for first time: The former world No. 1 was appearing at the competition for the first time since 2020 and won ...

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Pioneering US-born sumo wrestling champion Akebono dies aged 54: Pioneeing US-born former sumo wrestling champion Akebono died aged 54 Thursday ...

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Quick Glance: Akebono Taro: Sumo Icon Passes Away from Heart Failure

Japan mourns Akebono Taro, the first non-Japanese Sumo Grand Champion, who passed away at the age of 54 from heart failure. His story was immortalized in songs.

Born as Chad Rowan in Hawaii, Akebono rose to become one of the most successful sumo wrestlers in the 90s and was appointed as the 64th Yokozuna in 1993. After his active career, he pursued K-1 and wrestling.

The US Ambassador to Japan and the late musician Israel Kamakawiwoʻole honored Akebono as a giant in sumo and a bridge between the US and Japan. His legacy as a sumo icon lives on.

Israel Kamakawiwoʻole had sung about Akebono and other Hawaiian sumo wrestlers in his song 'Tengoku Kara Kaminari,' celebrating them as champions and heroes for all ages. Akebono leaves behind his wife, daughter, and two sons.

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Ambitious Osaka will target Olympic medal if 'allowed' to play at Paris Games - News | Khaleej Times

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Osaka, Swiatek and Raducanu pick up victories in Billie Jean King Cup: Grand Slam title winners Naomi Osaka, Iga Swiatek and Emma Raducanu all earned victories ...

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Japan's Expo 2025: Osaka triumph or billion-dollar folly?: OSAKA -- Japan's World Expo: A chance to showcase the technological and manufacturing prowess of ...

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Japan promoting pedal power to give abandoned railways new prospects - The Mainichi

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Horse racing: Fall during race causes rare jockey death - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Jockey Kota Fujioka died Wednesday, four days after falling from his ...

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Scarcity of tickets leaves foreign sumo fans out in the cold: Almost as soon as general ticket sales began on Saturday for the upcoming May Grand Sumo Tournament ...

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Weak yen may actually deter Bank of Japan from hiking rates soon: The yen's fresh slide to a 34-year low complicates the Bank of Japan's deliberations on the ...

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Baseball: Tomoyuki Sugano shines again as Giants blank Swallows - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Two-time Sawamura Award-winner Tomoyuki Sugano took another step ...

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Blow for Celtic as Daizen Meada suffers hamstring injury ahead of title run-in: The forward will miss this weekend's game against St Mirren.

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Akebono, the first non-Japanese "yokozuna" of sumo wrestling, has died of heart failure at age 54, according to his family. Born in Hawaii ... Show more

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Tributes pour in after jockey Kota Fujioka dies following fall: The JRA said Fujioka was the first jockey to die in Japan as a result of a racing accident since ...

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Formula 1: Mercedes problems "very worrying": The Mercedes team, which started the new year as runner-up world champions, is faltering through the current ...

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