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Ed Odeven
Ed Odeven covers primarily basketball for The Japan Times. He reported on a wide range of sports from the 2008 Beijing Olympics and 2012 London Summer Games for this newspaper. A native of the Bronx, N.Y., Odeven is a graduate of Arizona State University. He previously worked for the Arizona Daily Sun in Flagstaff, Ariz., reporting on high school, collegiate, professional and Olympic sports (Flagstaff is a major international Olympic training site due to its high elevation) and writing a weekly column. His articles have appeared in Venezuela Online News, The Gleaner (Jamaica), the Monitor (Uganda), The Moscow Times, Swimming World Magazine and numerous other publications.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Feb 8, 2020
Levanga cruise past Mikawa in high-scoring contest
The Levanga Hokkaido offensive clicked on Saturday afternoon against the visiting SeaHorses Mikawa.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Feb 6, 2020
Hannaryz hope to finish season on high note
The Kyoto Hannaryz have endured a roller-coaster ride in the first 35 games of the season.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Feb 2, 2020
Golden Kings split series with narrow win over Sunrockers
After a down-to-the-wire overtime loss on Saturday night, the Ryukyu Golden Kings maintained their poise down the stretch in Sunday's intense duel with the Sunrockers Shibuya.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Feb 1, 2020
Alvark edge Brave Thunders, earn series split
The visiting Alvark Tokyo avenged their Friday defeat by outplaying the Kawasaki Brave Thunders in Saturday's marquee rematch.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Jan 31, 2020
Jets forward Michael Parker ignites offense in victory over Susanoo Magic
The Chiba Jets wrapped up a perfect January in league play by topping the Shimane Susanoo Magic on Friday night.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Jan 30, 2020
Strong defense, rebounding help Evessa build solid foundation in pursuit of playoff appearance
After splitting a pair of away games last weekend with the Utsunomiya Brex, the Osaka Evessa passed the midway point of the season with a realistic shot at capturing the West Division title.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jan 27, 2020
Kobe Bryant: His legacy in Japan
What does Kobe Bryant mean to Japan's basketball culture?
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Jan 26, 2020
Brex beat Evessa to remain in playoff chase
Three wins separate the top four teams in the six-team East Division, and the Utsunomiya Brex are in a spirited fight along with the Alvark Tokyo, Sunrockers Shibuya and Chiba Jets Funabashi for coveted playoff berths.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Jan 25, 2020
Alvark outplay Grouses in series opener
Alvark Tokyo guard Seiya Ando didn't participate in the B. League All-Star Game on Jan. 18 in Sapporo, but he's demonstrated time after time that he's one of the league's top guards.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Jan 24, 2020
Hannaryz edge Brave Thunders, extend win streak to seven
The Kyoto Hannaryz are playing consistent, high-level basketball after a difficult stretch earlier this season.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Jan 23, 2020
Shimane coach Yukinori Suzuki gets two-month suspension for power harassment
Shimane Susanoo Magic head coach Yukinori Suzuki has received a two-month suspension by the league for power harassment, it was announced on Tuesday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jan 23, 2020
Yuta Watanabe scores career-high 40 points in NBA G League game
Yuta Watanabe scored a career-high 40 points for the NBA G League's Memphis Hustle on Wednesday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jan 20, 2020
Yudai Baba shines for Legends in rout
Yudai Baba had his best all-around game in the NBA G League on Saturday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Jan 16, 2020
Well-traveled bench boss Josep 'Pep' Claros takes over in Fukuoka
The Rizing Zephyr Fukuoka have turned to Josep "Pep" Claros to orchestrate a turnaround for the struggling B2 club.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / HOOP SCOOP
Jan 14, 2020
Ruben Boykin growing into role as assistant coach for Osaka Evessa
Gratitude and passion sum up the new chapter of Ruben Boykin Jr.'s basketball career.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Jan 10, 2020
Kai Toews launches pro career with Utsunomiya Brex
Kai Toews' pro career will begin with the Utsunomiya Brex, it was announced on Friday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Jan 9, 2020
Jets rookie guard Koh Flippin, a player with interesting name, displaying a solid game
Koh Flippin roams the court with quick steps, impressive overall court awareness and a sense of purpose.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Jan 5, 2020
Jets pull away from Alvark in second half for series sweep
The Chiba Jets led by the slimmest of margins at halftime on Sunday afternoon.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Jan 4, 2020
Brave Thunders extend win streak to 16; Golden Kings halt Brex's 15-game unbeaten run
The Kawasaki Brave Thunders built a big lead in the first half on Saturday against the visiting Toyama Grouses.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Jan 3, 2020
Sunrockers continue to make progress under coach Tsutomu Isa in second year at helm
Sunday's game provided ample evidence of the growth and potential of the Sunrockers Shibuya under Tsutomu Isa, who became head coach in October 2018 after the team opened last season with a 1-7 record.
Japan approves ¥21.9 trillion stimulus plan
The policy chiefs of the Democratic Party for the People, Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito — Makoto Hamaguchi (left), Itsunori Onodera (center) and Mitsunari Okamoto — shake hands after reaching an agreement on an economic stimulus package on Wednesday.
Tokyo Metro’s overseas efforts begin in earnest with London deal
Tokyo Metro will soon have a role in the running of London's Elizabeth Line, a major train route serving the U.K.’s capital city and environs.
Saitama court bans demonstrations over anti-Kurd hate speech
Kurdish people in Japan in 2015. A court injunction has banned acts that defame the Japan Kurdish Cultural Association and are disrespectful, such as putting up banner flags or handing out fliers with hate speech like “Refugees should go back to their home countries.”
China reinstates visa-free travel for Japanese nationals
Beijing Daxing International Airport
U.S. aircraft carrier returns to Japan carrying navy’s ‘most capable fighter’
U.S. 7th Fleet Commander Vice Adm. Fred Kacher speaks to reporters shortly after the arrival of aircraft carrier USS George Washington at Yokosuka naval base in Kanagawa Prefecture on Friday.
Shohei Ohtani wins National League MVP award
Shohei Ohtani celebrates after hitting a three-run home run against the Padres during the National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles last month.
The slow-burn success of ‘A Samurai in Time’
A 19th-century warrior gets struck by lightning and wakes to find himself in 21st-century Kyoto in Junichi Yasuda’s surprise hit “A Samurai in Time.”
Around a quarter of Japan married couples in their 20s met through dating apps
A survey released by an organization promoting “Good Couples Day” shows that 24% of couples in their 20s met their marriage partner through a dating app.
'Tokyo Swindlers': Get deep into the minds of real estate con artists
In Ko Shinjo's "Tokyo Swindlers," a group of con artists manipulates real estate giants into falsified deals within the highly competitive, quick market.
Japan, U.K. and Italy discuss inviting more countries to joint fighter project
A new concept model of a next-generation fighter jet to be jointly developed by Japan, Britain and Italy is on display in Farnborough, Hampshire, in July.

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