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SPORTS SCOPE

BASEBALL / SPORTS SCOPE
Sep 24, 2009
New challenge awaits Kyojin after triumph
With the Central League pennant secured, the Yomiuri Giants have a huge challenge ahead of them.
BASEBALL / SPORTS SCOPE
Sep 16, 2009
Ichiro certain to be a first-ballot Hall of Famer
There were a number of doubters nine years ago when Ichiro Suzuki became the first Japanese position player in Major League Baseball.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / SPORTS SCOPE
Aug 23, 2009
Several NPB managers in danger of losing jobs
As the NPB season begins to head into the stretch run, an unusually high number of mangers find themselves on the hot seat — or at least very warm ones — as the Climax Series races begin in earnest.
Japan Times
SPORTS / SPORTS SCOPE
Aug 9, 2009
Swim legend Furuhashi inspired Japan at tough time
There are historical icons in every nation. But only a few individuals can be considered symbols of a nation's collective psyche during a particular era.
Japan Times
SPORTS / SPORTS SCOPE
Jul 30, 2009
No hurry for Kitajima to return to spotlight
With four Olympic gold medals on his sterling resume, breaststroker Kosuke Kitajima has already attained a level of success that millions of athletes can only dream of.
SPORTS / SPORTS SCOPE
Jun 10, 2009
'Random' drug tests make JSA look bad
What a joke.
Japan Times
SPORTS / SPORTS SCOPE
Apr 12, 2009
Setoguchi emerges as bright star
In his first full NHL season, San Jose Sharks right wing Devin Setoguchi has established himself as a formidable offensive force for the league's top team.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / SPORTS SCOPE
Jan 10, 2009
Pitching in Camden Yards will be a real challenge for Uehara
Former Yomiuri Giants pitcher Koji Uehara made his major league aspirations known early on.
Japan Times
SPORTS / SPORTS SCOPE
Jan 8, 2009
Pay attention to these story lines in 2009
Since the calendar has flipped to 2009, it's time to look ahead to the year to come in sports.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / SPORTS SCOPE
Dec 5, 2008
Spirits with Koga as she claimed JLPGA money title
Miho Koga was finally able to break through.
BASEBALL / SPORTS SCOPE
Nov 22, 2008
Wakamatsu makes history, but faces tough job ahead
The Seattle Mariners are hoping they made a big splash with the hiring of Major League Baseball's first Asian American manager Don Wakamatsu.
SPORTS / SPORTS SCOPE
Oct 25, 2008
Hasegawa qualified to manage WBC team
There has been much discussion about who should be the manager for Japan's 2009 World Baseball Classic team. The now-retired Sadaharu Oh won't be the skipper and Senichi Hoshino has repeatedly stated he will refuse to accept the job if it is offered to him.
Japan Times
SPORTS / SPORTS SCOPE
Sep 14, 2008
Kitanoumi epitomizes all that is wrong with sumo
Every time I hear somebody refer to sumo as "Japan's national sport," I just have to shake my head in amazement.
SPORTS / SPORTS SCOPE
Aug 1, 2008
Runner Yamauchi excited about opportunity to compete in Beijing
The essence of one's competitive spirit often comes from this: a joy in participating in the process. And it would be difficult — nearly impossible, in fact — to find another marathon runner who reveres the process as much as Mara Yamauchi.
SPORTS / SPORTS SCOPE
Jul 29, 2008
Past shortcomings motivating factor for many 2008 Olympians
According to conventional wisdom, people forget the runnersup, but they remember the champions.
Japan Times
SPORTS / SPORTS SCOPE
Jul 27, 2008
Athletics squad faces pressure in Beijing
There was a mild dose of optimism Japan would collect a bunch of medals at the 2007 IAAF World Athletics Championships in Osaka. Some said the nation's athletes would benefit from the home stadium advantage and the fact they were acclimated to the hot, humid summers in Kansai.
Japan Times
SPORTS / SPORTS SCOPE
Jul 19, 2008
Now-retired Nomo made huge impact on baseball
Hideo Nomo's impact on baseball will be felt for decades to come.
SPORTS / SPORTS SCOPE
Jul 13, 2008
Focused Tamesue follows his own path in search of Olympic glory
I have a confession to make, and it won't send an electric shock through your nervous system, nor will it instantly give you a Don King hairdo.
Japan Times
SPORTS / SPORTS SCOPE
Jul 6, 2008
Noguchi strives to be 1st female to win Olympic marathon twice
Mizuki Noguchi is chasing history.
Japan Times
SPORTS / SPORTS SCOPE
Jun 15, 2008
Swim fed made right call on suits
It's been a strange year in the pool. The swimsuit has created more headlines than the swimmer.
Bloodied Trump survives assassination attempt at political rally
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is surrounded and evacuated by Secret Service agents at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. Trump was rushed off stage at the rally after shots rang out.
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.
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.
Amid same-sex marriage ban, LGBTQ couples opt for 'photo weddings'
A lesbian couple, consisting of a 35-year-old woman (left) and 40-year-old woman, cover their faces with bouquets as they pose for wedding photos in Yokohama on Nov. 1.
China and Russia conduct joint Pacific military patrol
The Russian corvette Gromkiy enters the Chinese port of Zhanjiang as part of a joint China-Russia naval exercise on Saturday.
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.
How to tweak your diet when temperatures spike
Most people think of hydration as a strictly liquid-based concept, but eating foods with high water content is an essential part of making it through a Japanese summer unscathed.

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Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
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