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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 / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Nov 28, 2008
Loss of DeWitz makes Evessa's task tougher
Nick DeWitz gave the Osaka Evessa his best single-game performance of the season in a one-point loss to the Tokyo Apache on Nov. 20.
BASKETBALL
Nov 24, 2008
Newton's impressive play helps Golden Kings sweep Sendai
It's safe to assume that Jeff Newton will never forget Nov. 22, 2008. After all, it was the night he scored 40 points, grabbed 30 rebounds and played 48 exhausting minutes in the Ryukyu Golden Kings' 108-105 double-overtime win over the Sendai 89ers.
BASKETBALL
Nov 23, 2008
Sojourner grabs late win for Five Arrows
Takamatsu Five Arrows forward Isaac Sojourner played a season-high 21 minutes on Saturday. He made the most of the opportunity, especially in crunch time.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Nov 21, 2008
Aoki heroics lead pumped-up Apache to comeback win over Evessa
Cohey Aoki lifted the Tokyo Apache to a stirring victory over the three-time defending champions Osaka Evessa on Thursday.
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Nov 21, 2008
Sendai personifies team concept
Sometimes making a pass is better than taking a quick shot. In other words, patience does pay off on the basketball court.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Nov 20, 2008
Apache comeback falls short as champions Evessa assert authority
Despite a spirited comeback, the Tokyo Apache came up short in the fourth quarter against the Osaka Evessa on Wednesday night at Yoyogi National Gymnasium, losing 78-69 in a game that featured as much verve as flash and as many miscues as brilliant moves.
BASKETBALL
Nov 17, 2008
Lakestars recover from sluggish start to end Golden Kings' hot streak
Shiga Lakestars coach Bob Pierce must have blurted out a few choice words after his team gathered around him before the second quarter of Sunday's game against the Ryukyu Golden Kings.
BASKETBALL
Nov 16, 2008
Apache take spring out of Broncos' step
TOKOROZAWA, Saitama Pref. — The Tokyo Apache returned from a 13-day layoff with a strong all-around effort and a complete victory over the Saitama Broncos, grabbing a 79-70 triumph in the series opener on Saturday.
BASKETBALL
Nov 16, 2008
Matsui scores 3 in season-opener
Senior shooting guard K.J. Matsui and Columbia University ushered in the 2008-09 college basketball season with a 65-62 victory over Fordham University on Friday evening in New York.
BASKETBALL / HOOP SCOOP
Nov 16, 2008
Albirex trio enjoyed success together with Vermont Frost Heaves
Professional sports teams rarely sign three free agents from the same team at the same time. So, hey, maybe a classic case of serendipity can play a part in making it happen.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / ONE-ON-ONE WITH ...
Nov 15, 2008
Akingbade key player for rebuilding Albirex
The Japan Times will be featuring periodic interviews with players in the bj-league — Japan's first professional basketball circuit — which began its fourth season in October. Dokun Akingbade of the Niigata Albirex BB is the subject of this week's profile.
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Nov 14, 2008
Apache facing test against major foes
Coming off a bye week, the Tokyo Apache now face a tough stretch of games.
BASKETBALL
Nov 11, 2008
Golden Kings win late to stay perfect at 8-0
With eight games in the books, the Ryukyu Golden Kings have had the basketball equivalent of a perfect hand of cards since the season's opening tipoff. And it's as if Ryukyu coach Dai Oketani has seen nothing but aces.
BASKETBALL
Nov 9, 2008
Golden Kings defeat Five Arrows in OT
Sharpshooter Shigeyuki Kinjo's 3-pointer with 1:29 to play in the fourth quarter tied the game. Then the Ryukyu Golden Kings outlasted the host Takamatsu Five Arrows in overtime, 88-87, to remain the bj-league's lone unbeaten team.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Nov 8, 2008
Golden Kings develop strong chemistry early in season
Six games into their second season, the Ryukyu Golden Kings are one of the biggest success stories in the bj-league.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Nov 7, 2008
Lakestars progress under Pierce
The expansion Shiga Lakestars took a major step forward last weekend, recording the first victory and the first winning streak in franchise history.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / HOOP SCOOP
Nov 6, 2008
Youthful Japanese talent is abundant in bj-league
The scoring prowess of John "Helicopter" Humphrey, the shot-blocking skills of Jeff Newton and the all-around dominance of Lynn Washington are recurring themes over the first three-plus seasons of the bj-league's existence. But remember this: another satisfying scenario is occurring again and again.
BASKETBALL
Nov 4, 2008
Phoenix hold off late Broncos surge for win
The Hamamatsu Higashimikawa Phoenix won the battle of the boards and maintained their poise despite a late surge by the Saitama Broncos on Monday afternoon, earning an 89-76 victory in an early season clash of Eastern Conference heavyweights.
BASKETBALL
Nov 3, 2008
'Helicopter' maintains prolific output to power Apache past 89ers in bj-league showdown
There have been a number of changes in the bj-league since six teams suited up for the inaugural season in 2005-06. But some things are constant, such as this undisputable fact: Tokyo Apache guard John "Helicopter" Humphrey is capable of scoring 30-plus points in every game.
BASKETBALL
Nov 2, 2008
'Helicopter' lifts Tokyo in team's home opener
John "Helicopter" Humphrey scored 44 points to help the Tokyo Apache snap a three-game losing streak, beating the visiting Sendai 89ers 89-84 on Saturday at Ariake Colossuem.
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
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.
Kansai airports to increase takeoff and landing slots ahead of Osaka Expo
Kansai International Airport in Izumisano, Osaka Prefecture. The upper limit on the number of takeoff and landing slots at the airport as well as Kobe Airport in Hyogo Prefecture will be raised in spring next year ahead of the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka.
Shooter came within inches of killing Trump, but left few clues as to why
An aerial view shows the stage where Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump had been standing during an assassination attempt the day before, and the roof of a nearby building where a gunman was shot dead by law enforcement, in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Sunday.
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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