Bursting with energy and speed, the 23-year-old is building an impressive résumé, including back-to-back silver medals at the world championships.
The two American League stars' huge popularity and success on the field make them the top favorites for the award. Both men deserve the recognition.
One of the B.League's bright young stars, Kawamura is No. 1 in assists (11.2 per game). Playing for the Japan national team has helped in his...
The favorite, Stars on Earth, finished third, sprinting from near the back of the pack into contention over the final stretch of the 2,000-meter race.
With 13 total medals, Japan finishes No. 1 among all nations competing in Tashkent, demonstrating its supreme judo skills. Updates on several other sports, too.
Orix's Keita Nakagawa delivered the game-winning hit with two outs in the ninth, ending SoftBank's comeback hopes and keeping his team's title ambitions alive.
Yakult outscored Hanshin 18-7 in three Central League Climax Series Final Stage games, completing a series sweep in dramatic fashion.
Japan's national squad is making only its third tournament appearance this century. Therefore, each match is a vital part of its overall development.
Under new bench boss Atsushi Ono, the NeoPhoenix have overhauled their roster, laying a new foundation with an influx of youthful players and established veterans.
With the win, the American will reach the top 10 in the world rankings for the first time and bolster his chances of qualifying for the...
The Angels superstar enjoyed another stellar season as a hitter and pitcher, but said he was disappointed the team failed to reach the playoffs again.
Kofu is the first J2 team to reach the title match since 2014, while Hiroshima aims to end its run of disappointment in the tournament final.