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[ODDS and EVENS] Kashiwa Reysol’s Michael Olunga Maintains Torrid Goal-Scoring Pace
Scoring goals on a consistent basis requires a special set of skills. Naturally, being in the right place […]
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[ODDS and EVENS] Yokohama Grits Establishing Roots as Fledgling Pro Hockey Team
I’ve been fortunate to be able to attend several pro sports teams’ first-ever games (or a reasonable facsimile, such [
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[ODDS and EVENS] Rafael Nadal’s Extraordinary Success at French Open is Unparalleled
Rafael Nadal’s latest Parisian conquest wasn’t surprising. Nor should it be. The Spaniard, who brings new meaning to
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[LATEST SPORTS UPDATES] Reviewing Published Posts Since October 1
The author is on assignment this weekend, but it’s been a busy month so far. In last week’s Japan […]
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[ODDS and EVENS] Dragons Lefty Yudai Ono’s Workhorse Mentality Leads to Career-high Number of Complete Games
Nowadays, baseball observers and participants don’t expect starting pitchers to go the distance. As the industry sta
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[ODDS and EVENS] New book ‘Wheels of Courage’ Explores History of Wheelchair Basketball and Paralympics
In an expansive undertaking, author David Davis investigates the history and evolution of the Paralympic Games through
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[ODDS and EVENS] Kazushi Kimura, Gretzky the Great Embarking on Special Run
Horse racing is a fascinating sport for several reasons, including the competitive synergy of the riders and gallopers
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[ODDS and EVENS] An Ode to Naomi Osaka
Naomi Osaka’s road to victory in the 2020 U.S Open resembled a theatrical performance in one noticeable way. Along [&h
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ODDS and EVENS | Takuma Sato Navigates New Territory as Two-Time Indy 500 Winner
Winning the Indy 500 for the second time on August 23 will probably be remembered as the biggest achievement […
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ODDS and EVENS | Rikako Ikee’s Swimming Comeback Inspires a Nation
Rikako Ikee’s return to competitive swimming is one of the most uplifting stories in these difficult times. [&hell
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[ODDS and EVENS] Cubs Pitcher Yu Darvish on Top of His Game
Statistical achievements are difficult to quantify in this global pandemic-shortened MLB season. The sample size is
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[ODDS and EVENS] Wizards’ Rui Hachimura Reflects on Rookie Season, Vows to Keep Getting Better
You’ve got to learn how to walk before you can run. Similarly, as a young player, Rui Hachimura […]