Search - basketball

 
 
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 1, 2018

Judge hearing $85 billion AT&T-Time Warner deal signals middle-of-road ruling

The judge who will decide if AT&T will be allowed to buy movie and TV show maker Time Warner indicated on Monday that he could be considering a decision that wasn't a clear approval or blocking of the $85 billion deal.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Society / FOCUS
Apr 16, 2018

In rapidly aging South Korea, elderly find escape from anxiety in visits to discos

A discotheque hidden among the back alleys of eastern Seoul is packed with hundreds of gray-haired couples on a Monday afternoon, dancing to local hits from the 1960s in a basketball court-size hall.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Apr 5, 2018

Ryumo Ono playing pivotal role in Chiba's success this season

Ryumo Ono doesn't receive the same recognition as talented teammates Yuki Togashi, Michael Parker and Gavin Edwards. But the veteran forward is an integral part of the Chiba Jets Funabashi's success, including back-to-back Emperor's Cup titles, since the league's inception.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Apr 3, 2018

Hornets offer GM job to Mitch Kupchak: report

In his 30-plus years with the Lakers organization, Mitch Kupchak worked with some of the greatest talents in NBA history — both on the court and in the front office.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Apr 2, 2018

Kim Jong Un: statesman and all-around normal guy? Not quite

Kim Jong Un: statesman and all-around normal guy?
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Mar 30, 2018

Alvark flourish on offense in series-opening win over Brave Thunders

The Alvark Tokyo outplayed the Kawasaki Brave Thunders in Friday's series opener, and it all started with an impressive offensive performance.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / HOOP SCOOP
Mar 29, 2018

B. League in need of draft shake-up

Every new sports league encounters challenges related to its competitive structure.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Mar 28, 2018

Quiet man Kakuryu on top after long struggle

Kakuryu won his fourth championship last Sunday. It was the yokozuna's first Emperor's Cup in eight tournaments and the relief on his face was visible as he accepted a stack of kensho (prize money) envelopes after downing Goeido on day 14 to take the title.
Japan Times
SPORTS / SPORTS SCOPE
Mar 27, 2018

ESPN playing it for laughs with list

It's beyond comprehension how ESPN The Magazine could omit Michael Phelps from its new list dubbed the "Dominant 20" athletes of the past 20 years.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Entertainment news
Mar 27, 2018

Stormy Daniels interview draws most '60 Minutes' viewers in decade: Nielsen

An adult film star's account of her alleged sexual dalliance with President Donald Trump drew the highest ratings in 10 years for CBS's "60 Minutes," according to Nielsen ratings released by the network.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / The Big Questions
Mar 25, 2018

Hands-on leadership, empathy buoy chairman

Sachin N. Shah's love for Japan began with a Toyota Tercel, his first car after he moved from India to an American-Italian neighborhood in the United States in the 1970s.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Mar 15, 2018

Alvark guard Seiya Ando developing into a star

When Seiya Ando left the Akita Northern Happinets last summer to join the Alvark Tokyo for the 2017-18 campaign, it was an intriguing move to follow.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Mar 10, 2018

Hannaryz cruise past Lakestars for sixth straight victory

The Kyoto Hannaryz are playing inspired basketball, and it's producing positive results.Coach Honoo Hamaguchi's team extended its winning streak to six games by beating the rival Shiga Lakestars 85-69 on Saturday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Mar 9, 2018

Second-division powerhouse Northern Happinets overpower Orange Vikings for 15th straight victory

The B2 title-chasing Akita Northern Happinets collected their 15th consecutive victory on Friday night.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Feb 22, 2018

Japan falls to 0-3 in Asian qualifiers with one-point loss to Taiwan

The Akatsuki Five remain winless in the Asian qualifiers first round for the 2019 World Cup after a 70-69 loss to Taiwan at Yokohama International Swimming Pool on Thursday night.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Beyond Omotenashi
Feb 14, 2018

Rowdy tourists and grumpy monks of Mount Koya could do with a dose of Kukai's wisdom

Could the lessons of the sacred founder buried on Mount Koya bring harmony between foreign visitors and their local hosts?
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 8, 2018

Bode Miller says Mikaela Shiffrin's exceptional fitness will lead her back to Olympic glory

Mikaela Shiffrin's results may have dipped slightly since he recently described her as the "best ski racer I've ever seen," but former Olympic champion Bode Miller believes the American will be back to her best when the Pyeongchang Games kick off on Friday.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 7, 2018

Metro government says Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic venue construction on schedule

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is building seven new permanent venues for the games, including the Musashino Forest Sport Plaza badminton and modern pentathlon fencing arena.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Entertainment news
Feb 5, 2018

Celeb Kylie Jenner steals Twitter spotlight from Super Bowl to announce birth of girl

U.S. reality TV star Kylie Jenner announced on Sunday the birth of her child with rapper Travis Scott, after months of rumors surrounding her pregnancy.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA / NBA REPORT
Jan 30, 2018

Cavaliers, Bucks search for right formula in a tale of two cities

"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair, we had everything...
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jan 30, 2018

Raptors coach Dwane Casey to lead Team LeBron in All-Star Game

Dwane Casey will be the Toronto Raptors' first-ever head coach in the All-Star Game, as he will guide LeBron James' team on Feb. 18 at Staples Center in Los Angeles.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Jan 25, 2018

Toyama bouncing back from dismal season

Looking at where they are projected to finish this season, several squads can be described as turnaround teams.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / DAVOS SPECIAL 2018
Jan 23, 2018

Saitama in the vanguard of technological innovation

The city of Saitama, a major bedroom community of Tokyo and a host of venues for basketball and soccer games during the 2020 Olympics, attracts many companies with leading technology that Japan can be proud to showcase to the world.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Jan 18, 2018

Clubs get back to business after All-Star Game

After the exciting national spotlight of the second annual B. League All-Star Game, it's back to business for the 36 teams that comprise the first and second divisions.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Jan 16, 2018

Time for a Japan Figure Skating Hall of Fame

I was hit by a thunderbolt last week.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Jan 6, 2018

SeaHorses overpower Brave Thunders, await showdown with Jets in Emperor's Cup final

The SeaHorses Mikawa took advantage of their depth and ferocious inside power to return to the Emperor's Cup final for the first time in two years.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Dec 26, 2017

Sending Kaori Sakamoto to Olympics the right call

This time the Japan Skating Federation got it right.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Dec 25, 2017

V.League hoping to shake up volleyball scene

The name of the new league is nothing fresh, but Japan's top volleyball circuit will shake things up next fall.

Longform

Totopa in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward was picked by consultants TTNE as the best sauna of the year.
Japan’s sauna movement: Relax, refresh, repeat