Swallows capture Central League pennant

The title marked the second time in team history that the Swallows have won the pennant a year after finishing last, a feat they also ...

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Hawks’ five-time Japan Series-winning manager Kimiyasu Kudo resigns

The 58-year-old turned down a request from SoftBank to remain in charge after failing to guide the team to the postseason for the first time ...

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Major warmup for Australian Open canceled again over virus

It is the second year the Kooyong Classic, normally played in the weeks leading up to the season-opening Grand Slam, has been scrapped because of ...

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Shohei Ohtani considers historic season a ‘blueprint’ for next year

The Angels two-way star described his record-smashing 2021 numbers as "the minimum" he expects to deliver during an hourlong documentary aired by national ...

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Rugby-mad German on the path to playing for the All Blacks

Anton Segner's love for the oval ball brought him all the way to New Zealand, where he has represented the under-20 team and will be ...

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Sanfrecce Hiroshima manager Hiroshi Jofuku steps down

The 51-year-old will not finish his fourth campaign with the three-time J1 champion, which currently sits 10th in the standings.

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Indian cricket star ‘horribly abused’ online after Pakistan humiliation

Bowler Mohammed Shami, the team's only Muslim player, became the main target after the defeat in Dubai to India's neighboring archrival.

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