The first Japanese to win a medal in canoe slalom hopes to repeat his success for the host country.
Manager Atsunori Inaba’s team features a mix of veteran standouts and rising stars, including Orix Buffaloes hurler Yoshinobu Yamamoto.
Japan’s squad for the upcoming Olympics is hoping to put in a performance that will inspire a nation as the women’s team did 57 years ago.
By beating Takakeisho in a playoff, the 29-year-old Mongolian could be promoted to sumo’s highest rank for the July tournament in Nagoya.
A mainstay in the lineup at designated hitter, Ohtani has also looked sharp on the mound. What has been especially impressive so far this season has...
In his first regular-season appearance with the Eagles since 2013, Tanaka pitches five innings and allows three runs and four hits.
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 game, is expected to take three weeks to recover.
The 20-year-old set the second-fastest time in pre-season testing at the Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday, an early indication he intends to go all out.
The two-time defending world champion has endured various setbacks in recent years. While enjoying success in the sport, Momota has gained a deeper appreciation for those...
After leading Japan to a stunning championship victory over the mighty U.S. team at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, the ace pitcher aims to shine again on...
‘Tennis is interesting because it’s like a video game where you can select a character. We all have our different strengths and weaknesses and that’s what’s...