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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
Apr 8, 2013
Broncos find shooting touch in win over Crane Thunders
It was only fitting that in a city that means green in Japanese, both teams' offense had the perpetual green light in this entertaining, up-tempo bj-league series.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Apr 7, 2013
Evessa trounce Happinets for 10th straight victory
Head coach Bill Cartwright has orchestrated a remarkable turnaround for the Osaka Evessa basketball team.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Apr 5, 2013
Ashby pivotal player in Fukuoka's quest for Final Four
Julius Ashby is hungry to win a championship.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Apr 3, 2013
Akita veteran guard Hasegawa to retire after season
What has been expected for many months is now official: Makoto Hasegawa is set to retire after this season, the Akita Sakigake Shimpo and other media outlets reported on Tuesday, Hasegawa's 42nd birthday.
BASKETBALL
Apr 1, 2013
Rizing beat B-Corsairs to disappoint hometown hero Kabaya
In front of his hometown crowd, captain Masayuki Kabaya didn't celebrate a bounce-back victory on Sunday in the Yokohama B-Corsairs' series finale against the Rizing Fukuoka.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Mar 31, 2013
Evessa hammer Shining Suns for eighth straight victory
Trailing 11-7 after the opening quarter, the Osaka Evessa were playing a rather ordinary game against the host Miyazaki Shining Suns.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / HOOP SCOOP
Mar 31, 2013
Cummings, father share hoop bond
Terry Cummings' success as an NBA player inspired his son, T.J., who now plays for the Sendai 89ers, to follow in his footsteps.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Mar 30, 2013
Cartwright's impact on Evessa more profound by the day
Like a bullet train zooming across the Japanese countryside, Bill Cartwright has rapidly transformed the Osaka Evessa into a much-improved basketball team.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Mar 27, 2013
Basketball providing quality diversion in Miyagi Prefecture
Taking a look back at an action-packed Sunday in the bj-league. News, notes and observations...
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Mar 25, 2013
Team spirit carries Evessa past 89ers
In Bill Cartwright's view, team spirit is a unifying force that can deliver results and guide a team on the path to success.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Mar 24, 2013
Shimane reaches 30 victories for first time in franchise history
Shimane Susanoo Magic coach Zeljko Pavlicevic's club reached the 30-win plateau for the first time in franchise history on Saturday, beating the visiting Toyama Grouses 90-78.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Mar 22, 2013
'Helicopter' Humphrey flying high again after injury
The Saitama Broncos find themselves in a familiar place as the season heads into its stretch run — near the bottom of the pack. And they will miss the playoffs for an eighth consecutive season.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Mar 20, 2013
Burns energizes triumphant B-Corsairs in return
All-Star guard Draelon Burns played a game for the first time in nearly a month, and made an impressive all-around impact.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Mar 19, 2013
Franchise's 100th victory gives Hannaryz positive experience to build on
Rebounding from an 0-8 start this season, the Kyoto Hannaryz then rattled off eight straight victories to return to respectability.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Mar 18, 2013
Evessa sweep Brave Warriors, extend winning streak to five games
With nearly one-third of the season now spent under Bill Cartwright, the Osaka Evessa have made great strides since a miserable 5-19 start under two former bench bosses, Zoran Kreckovic and Takao Furuya.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Mar 17, 2013
Golden Kings edge Jets in thriller
In professional team sports, these are among the chief characteristics of championship teams: confidence, swagger and a diversified cast of proven playmakers.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Mar 15, 2013
Stats confirm steals often make difference between winning and losing
Steals generate excitement for fans of all ages.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Mar 13, 2013
Aomori Wat's set to name Munakata first coach
Former Toyota Motors Alvark coach Koju Munakata will be named the first bench boss in Aomori Wat's history, The Japan Times has learned.
BASKETBALL
Mar 11, 2013
Jets soar in win over Lakestars
The Chiba Jets delivered a vivid definition of their team nickname on Sunday afternoon in the second half of their series finale against the visiting Shiga Lakestars.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Mar 10, 2013
Iwate edges Golden Kings in Oketani's first game against former club
In his four seasons leading the Ryukyu Golden Kings, Dai Oketani managed the team to extraordinary success — four Final Four appearances, two championships and a record of 147-59 in the regular season (2008-12).
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.
Harry Kewell fired by Yokohama F. Marinos
Yokohama F. Marinos coach Harry Kewell before an Asian Champions League match against Ulsan Hyundai, in Ulsan, South Korea, on April 17
Statue of A-bombed Japanese girl in Seattle stolen
The Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes statue in Seattle's Peace Park. The statue was reported missing on Friday by the city government of Seattle.
'Super spicy' potato chips land Japan students in hospital
High school students were taken to hospital in Tokyo on Tuesday after eating "super spicy" potato chips.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
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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