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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.
BASKETBALL
Jan 31, 2011
Refs come under fire as bj-league game gets rowdy
The bj-league's ongoing problem of policing the game has been in the spotlight in recent weeks, what with the suspensions of Kyoto's Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf, Shiga's Takamichi Fujiwara and Osaka's Lynn Washington just prior to the All-Star Game.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / ONE-ON-ONE WITH ...
Jan 30, 2011
Miyazaki's Shimizu enjoying leading new team in his hometown
The Japan Times features periodical interviews with players in the bj-league. Taishiro Shimizu of the Miyazaki Shining Suns is the subject of this week's profile.
BASKETBALL
Jan 30, 2011
Mighty Phoenix outlast Susanoo Magic in OT
Wayne Arnold converted the shot that carried the visiting Hamamatsu Higashimikawa Phoenix into overtime. And from there, coach Kazuo Nakamura's squad did what it does best: win games.
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Jan 28, 2011
Kyoto ace Abdul-Rauf staves off Father Time
OSAKA — Kyoto Hannaryz guard Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf participated in the 3-Point Shootout during Sunday's All-Star festivities, providing a thrill for the enthusiastic crowd at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jan 28, 2011
Apache turn on heat late in big victory over Rizing
Tokyo Apache coach Bob Hill vowed his team would play harder in the series finale against the Rizing Fukuoka on Thursday at Yoyogi National Gymnasium.
BASKETBALL
Jan 27, 2011
Clutch Fukuoka rises above Apache in fourth quarter for road win
The center is expected to be the tone-setter on defense, filling up space in the lane and dissuading foes from having a free pass to the hoop. On offense, he is expected to open things up for the team's smaller players and use his size to generate high-percentage shots.
BASKETBALL
Jan 24, 2011
Lottich gives West dramatic late victory in bj-league All-Star Game
OSAKA — The bj-league's first dynasty staged a reunion of sorts at the 2010-11 All-Star Game. Current and former Osaka Evessa standouts played prominent roles in the down-to-the-wire contest.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Jan 24, 2011
Ishizaki impresses bj-league peers
OSAKA — Shimane Susanoo Magic point guard Takumi Ishizaki has made a terrific impression in his short time in the bj-league.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / HOOP SCOOP
Jan 23, 2011
Washington, Rauf bans smack of a double standard
Osaka's Lynn Washington and Kyoto's Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf, two of the league's marquee players, served one-game suspensions last Sunday for separate incidents. Talk about a double dose of bad publicity for the bj-league.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Jan 21, 2011
Hill, Blackwell poised for All-Star Game clash
Coaches with contrasting careers will lead their respective conferences during the bj-league's 2010-11 All-Star Game on Sunday in Osaka.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jan 19, 2011
Apache top Five Arrows in opener
The Takamatsu Five Arrows used seven players on Tuesday. The Tokyo Apache had 13 players at their disposal for the opener of their bj-league series.
BASKETBALL
Jan 17, 2011
White leads Hannaryz past rival Lakestars
The Kyoto Hannaryz have had an up-and-down season. They also have the league's reigning MVP, Wendell White, to provide inspiration and all-around excellence at any time.
BASKETBALL
Jan 16, 2011
Steady Satterfield leads Broncos past Evessa
KASUKABE, Saitama Pref. — There's no doubt that Kenny Satterfield has had a stabilizing presence for the Saitama Broncos this season.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Jan 15, 2011
Apache's Hill still learning about his players
During last week's four-game homestand, Tokyo Apache coach Bob Hill was given his first opportunity to speak at length to reporters about his team's state of affairs and offer general thoughts on his approach to this season.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / HOOP SCOOP
Jan 15, 2011
NBA prospect Tyler growing under Hill's tutelage
Potential is an intriguing word, a word that packs a punch, a word that grabs people's attention.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Jan 14, 2011
Blackwell takes stock of sweep by Phoenix
How a team responds after a key series can be a defining moment in a season.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / HOOP SCOOP
Jan 12, 2011
Aoki's game, guts impress Hill, Tyler
There are a number of new faces on this season's Tokyo Apache squad — players, coaches, front office personnel and even a new owner.
BASKETBALL
Jan 10, 2011
Apache fixture logjam ends with steady win
After the Tokyo Apache endured a difficult stretch of four games in four days, ending with a well-rounded 76-68 win over the Shimane Susanoo Magic on Sunday, veteran coach Bob Hill didn't need to spend a long time jotting down a message for the fans or the media assembled at Yoyogi National Gymnasium...
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jan 9, 2011
Pavlicevic outfoxes Hill as Magic take down Apache
Between them, Tokyo Apache coach Bob Hill and Shimane Susanoo Magic bench boss Zeljko Pavlicevic have decades of experience leading basketball teams at the highest levels, in the NBA for Hill and in the Euroleague for the Croatian veteran.
BASKETBALL
Jan 8, 2011
HeatDevils bounce back on road
After a spirited home opener, the Tokyo Apache struggled to play consistently for 40 minutes in their 84-69 loss Friday to the Oita HeatDevils.
Who needs AI when you have Hatsune Miku?
Over the first six months of 2024, a handful of songs using Vocaloid singer Hatsune Miku’s voice have enjoyed widespread attention, underlining a global interest in the character and the technology she represents.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
Japan finds a 'stealth' cure for zombie businesses: Let them fail
A worker at Sakai Seisakusyo prepares to transport metal rods at its factory in Kakamigahara, Gifu Prefecture, on July 8.
Trump makes his grand RNC entrance with a bandaged ear and a VP pick
Former U.S. President Donald Trump during the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Monday
China’s economic growth comes in worse than expected
Pedestrians in the Wangfujing shopping area in Beijing on July 11, 2024. China's economic growth in the second quarter was lower than forecast, adding pressure on Chinese leaders to lift confidence at the Chinese Communist Party's third plenum this week.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.

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