The two-way star ignited the offense with a two-run home run and earned the win with seven stellar innings on the mound.
After their 4-1 win over Paraguay, the Samurai Blue shifted their focus to an encounter with world No. 1 Brazil.
Inspired by standouts Yuzuru Hanyu, Shoma Uno and others, the teenager strives for greatness in the sport while pursuing ambitious educational goals.
The Hanshin Tigers pitcher excelled on the mound and at the plate in a recent big win over the Tokyo Yakult Swallows.
Manager Kei Hoshikawa’s squad captures the women’s soccer league’s inaugural title.
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The reigning American League MVP added a solo shot and drove in five runs in the Angels’ 11-3 victory.
Prominent director Naomi Kawase’s project is set to be shown on May 25 in the Festival de Cannes Classics Selection.
The 2021 Super Rugby points leader has amassed 20 or more points in five matches this season.
Oketani’s dynamic coaching repertoire fuses old-school strategies with modern-day tactics. He’s positioned the Golden Kings for a run at a B. League title.
The high school standout has yet to replicate his prodigious power numbers at the pro level.
The Angels and Padres fall in narrow losses to the Astros and Diamondbacks, respectively.