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CHAMPIONSHIP

Rui "The Hurricane" Junior (right) takes down Mohamed Kamal during the World Championship Sumo tournament at Madison Square Garden in New York on April 13.
SUMO
Apr 19, 2024
World Championship Sumo adds WWE-style pizazz to Japan's traditional sport
A boisterous, nearly full crowd got an in-person look at sumo wrestling at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Hannah Green of Australia celebrates with the trophy after winning the final round of the HSBC Women's World Championship golf tournament in Singapore on Sunday.
MORE SPORTS / Golf
Mar 3, 2024
Australia's Green wins World Championship title with late birdie blitz
Japan's Ayaka Furue, who had led going into the final round, had to settle for a share of eighth spot after a disappointing day.
Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata lifts the trophy after the Asia Professional Baseball Championship at Tokyo Dome on Sunday.
BASEBALL
Nov 20, 2023
Hirokazu Ibata passes first test with Samurai Japan
Japan went through the Asia Professional Baseball Championship with a 4-0 record.
Makoto Kadowaki lifted Japan over South Korea with a walk-off single in the 10th inning at Tokyo Dome on Sunday.
BASEBALL
Nov 19, 2023
Japan tops South Korea on sayonara single in 10th to win APBC title
Japan edged South Korea on a walk-off hit by Makoto Kadowaki.
Elfyn Evans and his co-driver Scott Martin drive their Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 Hybrid past the Kumano Shrine during Rally Japan in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, on Saturday.
MORE SPORTS / Auto Racing
Nov 19, 2023
Elfyn Evans cruises to victory at season-ending Rally Japan
Evans took control after the second stage and stayed in front for the rest of a rally held in wild weather conditions in Aichi Prefecture.
Chusei Mannami slides into third after hitting a triple as Australia third basemen Luke Smith waits for the throw during the teams' Asia Professional Baseball Championship clash on Saturday at Tokyo Dome.
BASEBALL
Nov 19, 2023
Australia gains crucial experience at Asia tourney in Tokyo
For smaller baseball countries like Australia, the opportunity for its young players to play Japan at a packed Tokyo Dome is invaluable.
Nasa Hataoka in action during her third round at the CME Group Tour Championship on Saturday in Naples, Florida
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Nov 19, 2023
Yang and Hataoka share lead after surge at Tour Championship
Yang fired an 8-under-par 64 and Hataoka, the second round co-leader, shot 65 as both sit at 21 under heading into Sunday's final round.
Japan's Takahisa Hayakawa (left) and Kyota Fujiwara pose for photos after their win over Australia at Tokyo Dome on Saturday.
BASEBALL
Nov 18, 2023
Japan routs Australia in Asia Professional Baseball Championship
Japan routed Australia to improve to 3-0.
Shota Morishita (second from right) is congratulated by teammates after his home run in the seventh inning against Taiwan during the Asia Professional Baseball Championship at Tokyo Dome on Thursday.
BASEBALL
Nov 16, 2023
Samurai Japan overcomes slow start to beat Taiwan in APBC opener
Shota Morishita got Japan going with a home run in the seventh inning.
Collin Morikawa receives the winner's trophy after the final round of the Zozo Championship in Inzai, Chiba Prefecture, on Sunday.
MORE SPORTS / Golf
Oct 22, 2023
Collin Morikawa cruises to Zozo Championship title
The two-time major winner was playing his first tournament since being part of the American team that failed to retain the Ryder Cup in Rome.
Since 1948, Yuji Koseki's "The Crown Will Shine on You” has served as the anthem for the summer Koshien tournament.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Aug 6, 2023
Japan’s enduring ‘sound of summer’
Composer Yuji Koseki probably did not imagine that his career would become intertwined with Japan’s most popular sporting event.
New Zealand head coach Ian Foster (left) celebrates with Damian McKenzie (center) and Rieko Ioane after clinching the Rugby Championship with a win over Australia in Melbourne on Saturday.
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Jul 30, 2023
Ian Foster: Ominous All Blacks still not the finished product
New Zealand crushed a disjointed Wallabies 38-7 in Melbourne on Saturday in another statement performance.
Japan Times
Rugby
Jul 13, 2023
Springboks have to defy history to beat All Blacks in Auckland
It has been 86 years and nine tests since South Africa last won in Auckland, where it suffered a 57-0 drubbing against New Zealand in 2017.
Japan Times
Rugby
Jul 5, 2023
Shortened Rugby Championship provides World Cup litmus test
South Africa hosts Australia in Pretoria and New Zealand travels to Mendoza to meet Argentina in the opening fixtures on Saturday.
Japan Times
Rugby
Jun 25, 2023
Michael Hooper and James Slipper to co-captain Wallabies at World Cup
Head coach Eddie Jones also named a 34-man squad for the Rugby Championship that included eight uncapped players.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jun 22, 2023
Rose Zhang managing newfound fame ahead of first major as pro
The days of working silently on her golf game for hours without distraction is a thing of the past for sensation Rose Zhang.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jun 10, 2023
24 Hours of Le Mans: 100 years of endurance and innovation
Adapting to developing conditions and battling fatigue are key elements of the marathon race.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 30, 2023
Luton celebrates Premier League promotion with victory parade
The Hatters have defied the odds to reach the top flight just nine years after they were playing in the non-league National Conference.
Japan Times
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May 24, 2023
Michael Block gets text from Michael Jordan after magical PGA Championship
In a magical run that captivated golf fans, the 46-year-old recorded the best finish by a club professional in a PGA Championship since 1986.

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