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.
The 20-year-old won three of the first five tournaments to open the 2022 campaign.
Beginning this year, starting pitchers are allowed to be their team’s designated hitter even after leaving the mound ー a new policy that triggers spirited debate...
The Japan men’s soccer team completed its quest with late drama against Australia, getting two goals from substitute Kaoru Mitoma.
