Machida plays a starring role in Japan’s one-sided victory over Nigeria, helping the host...
Ed Odeven
Ed Odeven is a longtime sports journalist who previously worked for The Japan Times as its chief basketball reporter for nearly 14 years. He also covered a wide range of other sports for the newspaper, including at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and 2012 London Games. A graduate of Arizona State University, Odeven worked for several newspapers in the Grand Canyon State before moving to Japan. He has freelanced for dozens of media outlets around the world.
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Kazuma Kaya captures the bronze medal in the men’s pommel horse.
The American-born sprinter claimed the gold medal with a European-record time of 9.80 seconds.
Luis Scola scored a game-high 23 points in a turn-back-the-clock performance. The 41-year-old former...
Hideki Matsuyama is one stroke off the pace entering the final round of the...
With the sport going on hiatus again before its next Olympic appearance, the long-lasting...
The Addis Ababa native made a late surge to the front of the pack...
Riding in the second position of the first 180 corner, Fields’ bike got tangled...
After scoring 48 points in Slovenia’s first Olympic basketball game, Doncic’s efficient effort paced...
The decorated pool star earned his second gold medal of the Tokyo Games, the...
Up-and-coming gymnast Daiki Hashimoto finishes strong to capture the men’s all-around title.
The American superstar’s decision came a day before the high-profile event at Ariake Gymnastics...
