Jim Armstrong
The first Japanese to win a medal in canoe slalom hopes to repeat his...
Jim Armstrong
Jim Armstrong is a veteran sportswriter with over 20 years’ experience of covering sports in Japan and overseas for The Associated Press. His work has appeared in major publications in North America and Europe. During his career, he has covered the Olympics, the FIFA World Cup and the IAAF World Championships.
Manager Atsunori Inaba’s team features a mix of veteran standouts and rising stars, including...
Japan’s squad for the upcoming Olympics is hoping to put in a performance that...
By beating Takakeisho in a playoff, the 29-year-old Mongolian could be promoted to sumo’s...
A mainstay in the lineup at designated hitter, Ohtani has also looked sharp on...
In his first regular-season appearance with the Eagles since 2013, Tanaka pitches five innings...
The Ehime Prefecture native became the first Japanese man to win a golf major.
The veteran pitcher, who was scheduled to start the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles' second...
The 20-year-old set the second-fastest time in pre-season testing at the Bahrain Grand Prix...
The two-time defending world champion has endured various setbacks in recent years. While enjoying...
After leading Japan to a stunning championship victory over the mighty U.S. team at...
‘Tennis is interesting because it’s like a video game where you can select a...
