author

 
Menu
Search
 
May 17, 2024
 

Today's print edition

Home Delivery
Subscribe for more access
Jack Gallagher

Meta

Twitter

@sportsjapan

Jack Gallagher
Named a top 10 columnist by the Associated Press Sports Editors for his work in 2004, Jack Gallagher has been a sports journalist in Japan for more than 15 years. He has covered numerous events both domestically and internationally, including the Super Bowl, World Cup and Olympics. He was previously an executive in public relations in both the NBA and NFL Europe. He is a native of San Jose, Calif., and a graduate of the University of Southern California.
For Jack Gallagher's latest contributions to The Japan Times, see below:
SPORTS / SPORTS SCOPE
Sep 5, 2003
IAAF should make example out of White
The end of the World Championships on Sunday marked the passing of the third straight major athletics event where there were no world records (outside of race walking) set.
SPORTS / SPORTS SCOPE
Aug 22, 2003
Bobby Bonds: A lot more than Barry's dad
Too often in life we wait until someone is gone before expressing our admiration for them.
SPORTS / SPORTS SCOPE
Aug 15, 2003
Kobe case sheds bad light on kids in NBA
Sometimes in life it is best to wait before passing judgment.
SPORTS / SPORTS SCOPE
Aug 8, 2003
Saturday night American Bowl a big hit
Leave it to the NFL to take something it has done 11 times before, give it a makeover, and turn it into a huge success.
SPORTS / SPORTS SCOPE
Aug 1, 2003
Armstrong's indelible spirit amazing
Like the changing of the seasons, another Tour de France has come and gone and Lance Armstrong has ridden off victorious again.
SPORTS / SPORTS SCOPE
Jul 18, 2003
Matsui at midseason: Top scout likes what he sees
With the second half of the major league season set to get underway on Friday, I thought now would be a good time to get an expert's opinion on the progress of the New York Yankees rookie outfielder Hideki Matsui.
SPORTS / SPORTS SCOPE
Jul 11, 2003
It's time for Mac to get his act together
Hopefully, Mac Suzuki has turned over a new leaf.
Japan Times
SUMO
Mar 7, 2003
Takanohana getting grip on life off the dohyo
Recently retired yokozuna Takanohana was the idol of the sumo world during the 1990s and his departure from the sport earlier this year leaves many wondering how it will carry on.
MORE SPORTS
Jan 10, 2003
Takahashi setting sights on another Olympic gold in 2004
This is the second and final installment of an exclusive interview with Naoko Takahashi, the gold medalist in the 2000 Sydney Olympic women's marathon.
MORE SPORTS
Jan 9, 2003
Takahashi taking life in stride
First of two parts
BASEBALL / MLB
Nov 5, 2002
Need a franchise player? Top scout says take Matsui over Ichiro
A year of speculation was brought to a sudden end on Friday when superstar slugger Hideki Matsui announced he was ending his 10-year career with the Yomiuri Giants and heading to the major leagues in search of a bigger challenge.
BASEBALL / MLB
Aug 22, 2002
Major league tour of Japan in doubt
It appears that bad news is in the offing for Japanese and foreign fans of Major League Baseball.
BASEBALL / MLB
Aug 21, 2002
Major League tour in doubt
It appears that bad news is in the offing for Japanese and foreign fans of Major League Baseball.
BASEBALL / MLB
Jul 19, 2002
Fighters, Diamondbacks form partnership
The Nippon Ham Fighters, who are scheduled to move to Sapporo for the 2004 season, will be getting a little help setting up shop up north the team announced Thursday in Tokyo.
SOCCER / World cup
Jul 2, 2002
Sky the limit for Ronaldinho
YOKOHAMA -- His haircut may be a bit outdated, but make no mistake about it, Ronaldinho's game is about as vogue as they come.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 13, 2002
England goes to second round; tournament over for Argentina
OSAKA -- It wasn't the most spectacular of World Cup matches, but it was good enough for England, which advanced to the second round after a 0-0 draw against Nigeria in its final first-round game on Wednesday.
SPORTS / SPORTS SCOPE
Feb 14, 2002
Vinatieri deserved Super Bowl MVP
The sports media blew it again last week.
MORE SPORTS
Feb 5, 2002
Pats stun Rams in Super thriller
NEW ORLEANS -- Against all odds, the New England Patriots are Super Bowl champions.
SPORTS / SPORTS SCOPE
Jan 4, 2002
Auction house strikes out with bogus Ichiro bat
A good friend of mine collects sports memorabilia and contacted me last month with an interesting tale.
SPORTS / SPORTS SCOPE
Dec 20, 2001
Sports world fails to confront fear
It's very interesting to see how people react to crisis. Some embrace it and confront it. Some try to fight it and overheat. Others just run from it altogether.
Japanese stripper bids to have her porn movies taken off internet
Plaintiff Miyuki Ariga (left) speaks at a news conference along with her lawyer, Yoshitomo Morohashi, after filing a lawsuit at the Tokyo District Court on Monday.
Kishida defends planned rule to revoke foreigners' residency
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks during a meeting of the Lower House Judicial Affairs Committee on Wednesday.
Human bone-like objects found at Nippon Steel plant’s molten iron pot, with one worker missing
Police believe it’s highly possible that human bones found in a molten iron pot at Nippon Steel's Oita factory belong to a missing male employee.
Japanese billionaire sues Meta over investment scams using his image
Entrepreneurs Yusaku Maezawa (second from right) and Takafumi Horie (third from right) attend a study session on fake social media ads and investment scams at the Liberal Democratic Party headquarters in Tokyo on April 10.
Was Onosato's defeat of Terunofuji an era-defining bout?
Onosato (right) defeats Terunofuji at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 12. While nothing in sumo is guaranteed, it seems almost inevitable that Onosato is destined for the top of the sport's pyramid.
Unraveling the Japanese prose of Yukio Mishima
Author Yukio Mishima accepts the Arts Festival Award in the drama category at the 20th Arts Festival Award Ceremony on Jan. 22, 1966.
New Taiwan president to set tone for ties with China at inauguration
Taiwan President-elect Lai Ching-te arrives at the CyberSec 2024 Exhibition in Taipei on Wednesday.
Japanese billionaire sues Meta over investment scams using his image
Entrepreneurs Yusaku Maezawa (second from right) and Takafumi Horie (third from right) attend a study session on fake social media ads and investment scams at the Liberal Democratic Party headquarters in Tokyo on April 10.
Japanese rap creates its mecca in Pop Yours
Tokyo-based artist Jumadiba says he forgoes the label of simply “rap” for his music because the Japanese rap scene isn’t confined to a particular sound.
Was Onosato's defeat of Terunofuji an era-defining bout?
Onosato (right) defeats Terunofuji at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 12. While nothing in sumo is guaranteed, it seems almost inevitable that Onosato is destined for the top of the sport's pyramid.

Podcast

From easily navigable train stations to the helpfulness of its municipal staff, Tokyo has earned high praise for its commitment to accessibility for disabled travelers.
[Rebroadcast] Japan is doing better on accessibility than you may think

Longform

Things may look perfect to the outside world, but today's mom is fine with some imperfection at home.
How 'Reiwa moms' are reshaping motherhood in Japan
By Mai Yoshikawa

SUSTAINABLE JAPAN

Vol. 35: Travel in time — and stay there
Vol. 35: Travel in time — and stay there

SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTS note

Read more

SUPPLEMENTS BINDER