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Figure Skating
Apr 15, 2023
Dominant Team USA wins World Team Trophy as host Japan takes bronze
Surprise package South Korea shone in its debut at the event as captain Cha Jun-hwan led the team to second place.
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Figure Skating
Nov 13, 2022
Shun Sato wins Grand Prix bronze in England
The 18-year-old, who won silver last November in Grenoble, France, improved one place following the men's short program in Sheffield.
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OLYMPICS
Jul 23, 2021
You read it here first (maybe): Who will light the Olympic cauldron
Some surprising names have been mentioned as leading candidates to perform one of the highest honors in sport.
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BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jun 10, 2021
Shun Yamaguchi set to restart career with Giants in Japan
Yamaguchi posted a 15-4 record and led the CL in strikeouts, wins and winning percentage with the Giants in 2019, his previous season in Japan.
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BASEBALL / MLB
Jun 3, 2021
Shun Yamaguchi leaving Giants' organization to return to Japan
Right-hander Shun Yamaguchi, who plays for the Triple A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, revealed that he will return to Japan in an Instagram post on Wednesday.
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BASEBALL / MLB
Feb 23, 2021
Shun Yamaguchi determined to earn major league spot with Giants
Shun Yamaguchi said Monday he is determined to make his mark in the majors after inking a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants.
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BASEBALL / MLB
Feb 21, 2021
Giants sign Shun Yamaguchi to minor league deal
The San Francisco Giants have signed right-handed pitcher Shun Yamaguchi to a minor league contract with an invitation to major league spring training, the club announced Saturday.
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BASEBALL / MLB
Feb 14, 2021
Blue Jays release pitcher Shun Yamaguchi
The Toronto Blue Jays released Japanese right-hander Shun Yamaguchi on Friday, Major League Baseball announced, making him free to play in Japan if he chooses.
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SOCCER / J. League
Nov 14, 2020
Vegalta ends 17-game winless run by stunning second-place Gamba
Shun Nagasawa grabbed a hat-trick against his former club as bottom side Vegalta Sendai ended a 17-game winless run with a stunning 4-0 win away against second-place Gamba Osaka in the J. League first-division on Saturday.
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BASEBALL / MLB
Jul 9, 2020
Japanese players getting into swing of things ahead of MLB season
The Mariners' Yusei Kikuchi threw live batting practice on Wednesday in Seattle.
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BASEBALL / MLB
May 2, 2020
Japan's MLB stars in limbo with everyone else as pandemic plays out
Japan's major leaguers are playing the waiting game while MLB looks for a way to start its season
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BASEBALL / MLB
Jan 16, 2020
Blue Jays newcomer Shun Yamaguchi excited about change of scenery, opportunity to pitch in majors
Right-hander Shun Yamaguchi, the newest addition to the Toronto Blue Jays' pitching staff, said Wednesday that overcoming eastern Canada's cold weather will be his top priority as he competes for a rotation spot.
MORE SPORTS
Jan 12, 2020
Shun Murakami scores big at Qualifying Series opener in China
Shun Murakami opened the 2020 men's World Surf League Qualifying Series with a massive win at the Corona Open China on Sunday, racking up 5,000 points toward next year's Championship Tour.
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BASEBALL / MLB
Dec 28, 2019
Shun Yamaguchi, Blue Jays finalize two-year deal
Pitcher Shun Yamaguchi has signed a deal with the Toronto Blue Jays, the team said on its official website on Friday.
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Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Dec 26, 2019
Shoma Uno, juniors steal show at Japan Championships
Last week's Japan Championships provided a mixed bag for skating fans. There was some very good skating and some not so good.
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Figure Skating
Dec 20, 2019
Yuzuru Hanyu seizes control with brilliant short program at nationals
Yuzuru Hanyu returned to the Japan Championships in stirring fashion on Friday night after a four-year absence, seizing the lead after the short program with another sublime performance.
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Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Dec 10, 2019
Yuzuru Hanyu must find formula to defeat ascending Nathan Chen
Yuzuru Hanyu incurred his largest defeat in more than 10 years at the Grand Prix Final on Saturday to American Nathan Chen.
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BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Dec 3, 2019
Giants complete posting application for pitcher Shun Yamaguchi
The Yomiuri Giants officially broke with tradition on Tuesday when they made pitcher Shun Yamaguchi available to major league teams by completing his posting system application.
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Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Dec 3, 2019
Tomoki Hiwatashi going all out to make Beijing Olympics
Tomoki Hiwatashi made his competitive debut in Japan at the NHK Trophy last month before an appreciative crowd. Though he finished a disappointing 10th, fans had a chance to see the young American's potential firsthand.
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BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 25, 2019
MLB-bound Giants ace Shun Yamaguchi earns maiden Best Nine Award
Yomiuri Giants ace Shun Yamaguchi earned his first-ever Best Nine Award on Monday in what could be his last season before departing Japan.

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