Sports | Page 2
Can the Milwaukee Bucks win the 2022-2023 NBA season?
newsonjapan.com - Dec 14
The 2022-2023 NBA title race is wide open, and while the Golden State Warriors are by far the team that has won 4 NBA wins over the past eight seasons, in pre-season polls, pundits favored another club, the Milwaukee Bucks.
Amateur gymnasts in Japan set world record for back handsprings
NHK - Dec 12
Amateur gymnasts in Japan have set a world record for the most people doing back handsprings simultaneously.
Samurai Blue get hero's welcome on return to Japan from World Cup in Qatar
Japan Times - Dec 08
Japan’s national soccer team returned home on Wednesday having surprised the world with group-stage wins over Germany and Spain in the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, eventually exiting in the round of 16 on penalties to Croatia.
Ohtani wins All-MLB Team awards for 2nd straight year
NHK - Dec 07
Japanese Major Leaguer Ohtani Shohei of the Los Angeles Angels has been chosen as a starting pitcher and designated hitter for the All-MLB Team.
Japanese fans applaud Samurai Blue despite loss to Croatia on penalties
NHK - Dec 06
Hundreds of soccer fans witnessed Japan's heartbreaking World Cup defeat to Croatia at a public viewing spot in Tokyo. Their reaction to the loss, however, was largely positive.
Croatia beat Japan on penalties to reach World Cup quarter-finals
Reuters - Dec 06
Croatia goalkeeper Dominic Kivakovic saved penalties from Takumi Minamino, Kaoru Mitoma and Maya Yoshida before Mario Pasalic netted the winning spot-kick in their 3-1 shootout win over Japan on Monday to reach the World Cup quarter-finals.
Mexico legend claims Spain deliberately lost to Japan in controversial World Cup clash
mirror.co.uk - Dec 03
Hugo Sanchez believes Spain deliberately lost to Japan on Thursday night to avoid a last-16 clash against Croatia and a potential quarter-final against Brazil at the World Cup.
World Cup redemption for Japan coach 29 years later in Qatar
AP - Dec 02
The “Agony of Doha” came 29 years ago, and Hajime Moriyasu experienced it first-hand as a midfielder on Japan’s national soccer team.
Japan complete epic turnaround to beat Spain and top Group E
thesportsman.com - Dec 02
In the space of six second half minutes, Japan launched and completed an epic World Cup turnaround that saw them top Group E and beat Spain 2-1 on the night.
Japanese centre-back Yuki Kobayashi joins Celtic from Vissel Kobe
newsonjapan.com - Dec 01
Celtic have once again exploited the Japanese football market by signing Vissel Kobe centre-back, Yuki Kobayashi.
Japanese fans tidy up, say ‘thank you’ at World Cup
taipeitimes.com - Nov 28
The sight of Japanese fans at a World Cup bagging trash after a match - win or lose - always surprises non-Japanese. Japanese players are famous for doing the same in their team dressing room: hanging up towels, cleaning the floor and even leaving a thank-you note.
Costa Rica blow Group E open with victory over Japan
newsday - Nov 28
Costa Rica kept their chances alive of qualifying for the round of 16 with a 1-0 win over Japan in Group E at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar on Sunday.
Rank-and-filer Abi wins Kyushu sumo tournament after 3-way playoff
NHK - Nov 28
Rank-and-file wrestler Abi has won the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament after the first three-way playoff in 28 years.
2022 JAPAN CUP (G1) | JRA Official
JRA公式チャンネル - Nov 27
Sunday, 27 November 2022 TOKYO Japan Autumn International JAPAN CUP in association with LONGINES(International Invitational) (G1) 2400m, Turf
World Cup: Japan cleans up locker room after beating Germany
inquirer.net - Nov 25
Japanese courtesy was on full display again at the World Cup when the national team left their dressing room spotless with an extra touch of kindness after their incredible 2-1 comeback win against Germany on Wednesday.
Japan upsets Germany 2-1
sen.com.au - Nov 24
Japan pulled off a major upset of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar overnight.
