The NBA veteran adds leadership and valuable experience to the Akatsuki Five for July’s 16-nation tournament, according to Japan coach Tom Hovasse.
The two-time Japan Golf Tour winner earned $270,000 at the inaugural event in London.
In the finals, it all came down to the golden set against the Wolfdogs Nagoya, and the Sunbirds dominated to secure another championship.
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 Japan men’s soccer team completed its quest with late drama against Australia, getting two goals from substitute Kaoru Mitoma.
The school celebrates the late Utes guard's career in a jersey honoring ceremony at halftime on January 20.
It was their first NBA encounter since February 9, 2020. “It’s an honor as a Japanese for us two to be here competing on the same...
The Kagawa Prefecture native had NBA career-high totals of 26 points and 13 rebounds as the short-handed Raptors fielded a lineup featuring four emergency signees.
The Swallows third baseman and Buffaloes hurler received top vote totals in the Central League and Pacific League, respectively.
The WBA champion returns to the ring for the first time in two years against a successful, battle-tested opponent.
Hachimura, who has been absent since the start of training camp, is now getting ready to join his Washington Wizards teammates for the upcoming NBA season.
Men's coach Julio Lamas left his post after the Tokyo Olympics, and Tom Hovasse, who led the Japan women to a silver medal, became the successor...