 Ichiro Takatsuka

 Shogo Kiyohara, the eldest son of Kazuhiro Kiyohara, has submitted his application to become a professional baseball player. As he struggles in the fall league as the No. 4 overall pick at Keio University, his high school football teammates have high hopes that he will join the pros.

Former Associate Reveals Shogo Kiyohara&#8217;s Legendary Physical Ability After Home Run in Front of Father Kazuhiro

 Kyodo News

 The Giants, led by manager Shinnosuke Abe (45), finished the Tennozan (the heavenly mountain) game against the Hanshin Tigers at Koshien with a win and a loss, and are just a win away from winning the championship for the first time in four years. Behind the victory was the "strange plan" that Abe has often demonstrated.

The real aim of the &#8220;angry refusal of the press conference,&#8221; a bizarre measure played by Giants manager Abe, according to an insider.

 Kei Kato

 It has been about six months since the Miyagino-ya was forced to close its doors due to the assault of Kitaseiho, 22, a former makuuchi rikishi. The Miyagino-yakata and its rikishi were not the only ones in distress. ......

No visitors to practice sessions, no food donations&#8230; Strict restrictions&#8221; imposed on the Miyagino-ya supporters&#8217; association after the transfer of rikishi

 AFLO

 Who knows how far the monster will take his record?

 Shohei Ohtani achieved the "50-50" feat with 9 games left, making his "dream story" come true. No one knows how far the monster will take his record! His next goal is to achieve his long-cherished dream of becoming the world's No. 1 pitcher and World Series MVP.

Shohei Ohtani: Unmatched in September! This Year&#8217;s Finale: &#8220;World Champion &#038; World Series MVP&#8221;

 Getty Images Afro

 Plenty to see and do! There are still a few "rising stars" aiming for their first win...

 Less than three months remain in the Japanese women's professional golf tour this season. Reo Takeda, with six wins, is one step ahead in the battle for queen of the year, but there are still more candidates for the title of "heroine. Here is a look at the smiling shots of some of the hottest players, along with an explanation of their abilities!

Must-See Smile Shots of the Skilled Heroine Contenders in the Women&#8217;s Golf Tour Second Half

 Kim Myung-Woo

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 Kim Myung Woo, a sportswriter who has been following the "Sexy Queen" of golf since her debut in Japan, takes a close look at the true feelings of the "Sexy Queen" of golf who has made a big decision.

 On September 22, the "sexy queen" of golf, Anne Shin-hye, suddenly announced her retirement. Our writer, who has been covering her for many years, exclusively interviewed her about her "candid feelings," which she did not reveal even at her retirement press conference.

Ahn Shin-ae Talks Japan and Future Plans After Retirement

 Jiji Press

 Sho Nakata of the Chunichi baseball team is facing a critical moment. He was expected to be the main gun this season and sat at No. 4 from the season opener, but his batting average was in the low .200s. He is currently in the second base. If he doesn't make it next season, he may be out. What is the destination of Nakata, who is in dire straits, and where will he move to?

Nakata Sho Discusses Next Season&#8217;s Stakes Following Manager Tatsunami&#8217;s Resignation

 Keitaro Haga

 Shohei Ohtani achieved the first-ever "50-50" record (50 home runs and 50 stolen bases). In the midst of all this, some people are asking, "Is Ohtani really that much of a base stealer? Why has the number of stolen bases skyrocketed this year? An expert explains!

Shohei Ohtani&#8217;s unprecedented &#8220;50-50&#8221; record is still a question that comes to mind&#8230; The &#8220;external factors&#8221; that caused the number of stolen bases to skyrocket are shocking!

 Norifumi Arakida (FRIDAY Digital Entertainment Desk)

 The Seibu Lions have had a poor season, so much so that they were already determined to finish last in the Pacific League before the final game of the season. To help rebuild the team, we asked "legendary helper" Destrade, who took over as an advisor in July, about the team's "recovery" and "secret plan for next season. ......

Destrade says he would be happy to coach the Lions,&#8221; Destrade says of &#8220;rebuilding&#8221; foreign players and his &#8220;secret plan for the next season.

 Kazuyoshi Tachinami, 55, manager of Chunichi, personally announced his resignation at the end of the season after a loss to Hanshin at the Bantelindome Nagoya on September 18. What was behind the announcement with only a few games remaining in the season?

Mr. Tachinami made his decision before the All-Star game. &#8230;&#8230;&#8221; A team official reveals the inside story behind Mr. Dragons&#8217; resignation.

 The departure of Akifu Okada, 66, the manager of the Hanshin team, which has been chasing the top-ranked Giants and is now in second place, is still undecided at the end of the season. What is the reason why the departure of the famous manager is still undecided? ......

Jammed by Takarazuka Revue &#8230;&#8230;&#8221; Hanshin Okada&#8217;s departure talks disrupted by &#8216;home situation of the baseball team&#8217;

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 Professor Taku Kawamura of Tsukuba University, an expert in motion analysis, explains.　 He dissects his base-running form, which the expert admits is "almost 100 points.

 Shohei Ohtani is on his way to becoming the first player in human history to reach the 50-50 mark (50 home runs and 50 stolen bases). Although the focus of attention tends to be on his powerful arch, his base-stealing ability is also superhuman. We thoroughly analyze his base-running form, which experts agree is "almost 100 points! Amazing...

Shohei Ohtani Achieves Historic 50-50 Milestone with Superhuman Steals and Remarkable Propulsion Secrets

 On September 18, Chunichi manager Kazuyoshi Tachinami (55) announced his resignation at the end of the season after the game against Hanshin at the Bantelindome Nagoya. He will lead the team until the final game, but the team has already begun the search for his successor.

Chunichi Faces Challenges in Finding Successor After Kazuyoshi Tatsunami&#8217;s Resignation

 Takuto Suzuki

 Keita Inagaki, a member of Japan's national rugby team, is famous for always being cool and "the man who never smiles," but one day, I ran into him in front of his acquaintance and wife, smiling and talking. The true face of this strong rugged man is a man with a wonderful smile!

Unseen Side of Keita Inagaki Revealed in Joyful Moment with Wife

 Reuters/Afro YONHAP NEWS/Afro

 South Korea's national soccer team is under fire after a home draw against lowly Palestine in the World Cup qualifiers. The players are not in good condition as they have to travel by regular flights. The team's plan to introduce chartered flights has come under fire.

South Korean Soccer Team Faces Backlash Over Plan for Fans to Cover Charter Flight Costs

 Myung-Woo Kim

 MHN Sports

 The "sexy queen" of Korean women's golf made her first appearance on the top tour in a while. Yoo Hyun-joo, who charmed her fans with her beautiful skills, opened up about her "two years of blank space" that she had not talked about before in an interview with a major newspaper.

Korean women&#8217;s golf player Yoo Hyun-joo shows off her &#8220;gorgeous play&#8221; in a &#8220;bold summer dress&#8221;.

 Daisuke Iwasaki

 Hiroyuki Komatsu

 Ren Hiramoto was suddenly involved in a "doping scandal" after her match against Mirai Asakura at the Super RIZIN. What was the origin of the furore? The fighter himself gave an exclusive interview.

Ren Hiramoto reveals the truth about the &#8220;doping scandal&#8221; for the first time.

 On July 28, Ren Hiramoto KO'd Mirai Asakura in the main event of "Cho-RIGIN.3" held at Saitama Super Arena. After the match, Ren Hiramoto opened up about the doping scandal she was involved in.

Exclusive Confession] Ren Hiramoto Reveals Her Heart After Press Conference on Alleged Doping Scandal

 Things are going to get even better from here on out!

 Shohei Ohtani broke the major league record by going 43-43! At long last, the greatest Japanese baseball player of all time has done it. The "50-50" that was once a pipe dream is now a reality! After a difficult August, the team enters the final round in top form.

Shohei Ohtani&#8217;s &#8220;Golden Elbow&#8221; Brings &#8220;55 Home Runs! After a difficult August, Shohei Ohtani is going into the last half of the season in top form.

 Miko Ryokai (Sports Writer)

 The final Asian qualifying round for the World Cup in North and Central America has finally begun! Japan's national soccer coach, who will assume the heavy responsibility following the Qatar tournament, candidly reveals his true feelings.

 The final Asian qualifying round for the World Cup in North and Central America has finally begun, and FRIDAY had an exclusive interview with Hajime Moriyasu, the first Japanese national team coach ever to play in two consecutive World Cup qualifying rounds. The coach who bears the heavy responsibility of coaching the team reveals his true feelings in an honest and frank manner.

Exclusive Interview with Japan Coach Hajime Moriyasu on Second Term Challenges

 Masao Kurihara

 Watanabe Koji

 One month after the shocking revelation of the incident, he contributed to a victory in his debut match at Mainz in Germany.

 Midfielder Kaifu Sano, who transferred to German first division club Mainz, made his debut in an official match. However, he has not spoken about the trouble with a woman that occurred immediately after he decided to move to Mainz. We asked him what happened and what he thinks about it now...

Kaishu Sano on His Determined Restart and Moving Forward from His Soccer Career

 Koji Watanabe

 Return of Japan's National Soccer Team FWD: We meet the key man in the Moriyasu Japan squad in France after allegations of sexual misconduct were dropped!

 Junya Ito has returned to the national team after being suspended due to allegations of sexual assault. The indictment has no doubt helped his comeback, but he has been in good form at Stade Reims during his absence from the national team. We caught up with Ito there, and he revealed his thoughts on the matter.

Junya Ito Opens Up About Sexual Misconduct Allegations

 The Japanese men's volleyball team made it to the last eight at the Paris Olympics. Kunihiro Shimizu, a long-time member of the Japanese national volleyball team, talks about the team's performance and the "bright future" that awaits them.

Men&#8217;s Volleyball Japan Team Surpassing All Previous Records at Los Angeles Olympics

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 The superstar is too cute to be seen only on FRIDAY! Shohei Ohtani is on track to win the Triple Crown this season. Here are the best shots of the superstar in the first half of 2012, taken by a photographer who has been covering him on the field!

 Shohei Ohtani is within striking distance of the Triple Crown this season! The photographer who has been reporting on the field will send you the best shots of the superstar, which you can only see on FRIDAY! The best shots of the too-cute superstar in the first half of 2012 are on display!

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Former Associate Reveals Shogo Kiyohara’s Legendary Physical Ability After Home Run in Front of Father Kazuhiro

The real aim of the “angry refusal of the press conference,” a bizarre measure played by Giants manager Abe, according to an insider.

No visitors to practice sessions, no food donations… Strict restrictions” imposed on the Miyagino-ya supporters’ association after the transfer of rikishi

Shohei Ohtani: Unmatched in September! This Year’s Finale: “World Champion & World Series MVP”

Must-See Smile Shots of the Skilled Heroine Contenders in the Women’s Golf Tour Second Half

Ahn Shin-ae Talks Japan and Future Plans After Retirement

Nakata Sho Discusses Next Season’s Stakes Following Manager Tatsunami’s Resignation

Shohei Ohtani’s unprecedented “50-50” record is still a question that comes to mind… The “external factors” that caused the number of stolen bases to skyrocket are shocking!

Destrade says he would be happy to coach the Lions,” Destrade says of “rebuilding” foreign players and his “secret plan for the next season.

Mr. Tachinami made his decision before the All-Star game. ……” A team official reveals the inside story behind Mr. Dragons’ resignation.

Jammed by Takarazuka Revue ……” Hanshin Okada’s departure talks disrupted by ‘home situation of the baseball team’

Shohei Ohtani Achieves Historic 50-50 Milestone with Superhuman Steals and Remarkable Propulsion Secrets

Chunichi Faces Challenges in Finding Successor After Kazuyoshi Tatsunami’s Resignation

Unseen Side of Keita Inagaki Revealed in Joyful Moment with Wife

South Korean Soccer Team Faces Backlash Over Plan for Fans to Cover Charter Flight Costs

Korean women’s golf player Yoo Hyun-joo shows off her “gorgeous play” in a “bold summer dress”.

Ren Hiramoto reveals the truth about the “doping scandal” for the first time.

Exclusive Confession] Ren Hiramoto Reveals Her Heart After Press Conference on Alleged Doping Scandal

Shohei Ohtani’s “Golden Elbow” Brings “55 Home Runs! After a difficult August, Shohei Ohtani is going into the last half of the season in top form.

Exclusive Interview with Japan Coach Hajime Moriyasu on Second Term Challenges

Kaishu Sano on His Determined Restart and Moving Forward from His Soccer Career

Junya Ito Opens Up About Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Men’s Volleyball Japan Team Surpassing All Previous Records at Los Angeles Olympics

Exclusive Rare Photos of Shohei Ohtani Revealed by Photographer Capturing Major Moments