Figure Skating Mar 23, 2023
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara take historic pairs gold at figure skating worlds
Skating nearly without error to “Atlas: Two,” the pair earned a score of 141.44 for a combined score of 221.16.
Figure Skating Mar 22, 2023
One year older and wiser, 'QuadGod' Malinin descends on Saitama
After an impressive 2022 that saw him set records and land the fabled quad axel, anticipation is building as the American prepares to contest the world championships for a second time.
Figure Skating Mar 22, 2023
Kaori Sakamoto in driver's seat at world championships
The 22-year-old Olympic medalist finished the women's short program in the lead, while Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara positioned themselves well for pairs gold.
Figure Skating Mar 21, 2023
Pressure on for skaters as championships return to Japan
All eyes will be on current No. 1s Shoma Uno and Kaori Sakamoto, who are aiming to defend their respective world titles in front of home fans at Saitama Super Arena.
Soccer / J. League Feb 15, 2023
J. League's 30th season brings legacy and future into focus
The 2023 campaign will be a chance for Japanese soccer officials to celebrate three decades of growth as they chart a course for the league going forward.
National / Science & Health | OUR PLANET Feb 5, 2023
The Winter Olympics have a climate problem. Could Sapporo be part of the solution?
Sapporo is touting a study showing that among all past hosts, it will be the most climate resilient as the planet warms. But residents are less than enthusiastic about hosting.
Soccer / J. League | From the Spot Jan 10, 2023
Major format changes await J. League in coming seasons
Stakeholders are preparing for a number of seismic shifts that they hope will push the competition and its clubs to even greater heights.
Soccer / World Cup Dec 6, 2022
As Japan exits the World Cup, eyes turn to the team's future
Veterans are set to step back, head coach Hajime Moriyasu's future is uncertain and the country waits to see if the next star player is waiting in the ranks of the J. League.
Soccer / World Cup Dec 6, 2022
Japan's World Cup run ends with shootout heartbreak against Croatia
The Samurai Blue's dreams of reaching their first-ever FIFA World Cup quarterfinals were dashed by the runner-up of the 2018 edition.
Soccer / World Cup Dec 4, 2022
How Japanese soccer evolved to produce world-beating warriors
The Samurai Blue's upset wins over Germany and Spain at the 2022 FIFA World Cup are a result of decades of effort to expand the sport's footprint across the country.