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Ferrari Topples Toyota, Ends 50-year Absence at Le Mans
LE MANS, France (AP) — Ferrari ended a 50-year absence from the 24 Hours of Le Mans by toppling migh...
June 12, 2023
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Biden Hails Chiefs as ‘dynasty’ during Team’s Visit
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said the Kansas City Chiefs are “building a dynasty” as he hos...
June 7, 2023
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Honda to Showcase Decarbonization Technology in F1 Return
With a return to the top level of automobile racing, Honda Motor Co. aims to demonstrate its carbon-...
June 1, 2023
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Abe Siblings Strike Gold Together at World Judo Championships
DOHA — The sibling act has put on another golden performance. Japan’s sibling duo of Uta and Hifumi...
May 9, 2023
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Judo-Ukraine to Boycott World Championships over Russia, Belarus Inclusion
May 1 (Reuters) - Ukrainian judokas will not take part in this month's world championships in Qatar ...
May 1, 2023
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Kasumi Ishikawa, Three-Time Olympic Table Tennis Medalist, Announces Retirement
Table tennis star Kasumi Ishikawa, who medaled in the women’s team event at the three consecutive Ol...
May 1, 2023
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Inoue Aims to Follow in Older Brother’s Footsteps as Undisputed Champion
TOKYO (AFP-Jiji) — Japan’s Takuma Inoue set his sights on matching older brother Naoya in becoming t...
April 9, 2023
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Ikee Qualifies in 1st Individual Event for Worlds Since Illness
In the latest step forward of her amazing recovery from leukemia, swimming star Rikako Ikee has qual...
April 5, 2023
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Japan’s Olympic Boxing Champ Murata Ends Pro Career
Ryota Murata, who became Japan’s first-ever Olympic gold medalist and went on to win a world title ...
March 28, 2023
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Prepping on Fast Track for 2025 Deaflympics
Japan is stepping up preparations to host the Deaflympics in November 2025. It will be the first ti...
March 23, 2023
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Gelmisa Leads Dramatic Ethiopian Sweep in Tokyo Marathon
Ethiopia’s Deso Gelmisa won a dramatic sprint to the finish with compatriot Mohamed Esa for a thrill...
March 5, 2023
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Osaka Marathon Organizer: City on Display to the World
“We were able to showcase Osaka to the world,” said Masayoshi Matsumoto, a chief of the 2023 Osaka M...
February 26, 2023
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Long-Distance Race Organizers from Around the Globe Meet in Osaka
Long-distance race organizers from around the world held a general meeting Thursday through Saturday...
February 25, 2023
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Para-Skiing Competition Connects Japan, Ukraine
A plan is unfolding to invite the national para-ski team of Ukraine, where Russian forces continue t...
February 23, 2023
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Ryota Murata, Ex-Boxing Champ, Suggests He Will Retire
Japanese boxer Ryota Murata, a former WBA middleweight champion, suggested Wednesday he will retire,...
February 22, 2023
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