 Takashi Hotta, Shuichi Masuda, Yutaka Asai, Shoichiro Tsuboi, Akifumi Yoshida, Shinya Inui, Takashi Hashimoto

 On April 11, it was learned that former yokozuna Taro Akebono passed away due to heart failure. Mr. Mitsuru Yaku once heard from Akebono, "I really wanted to stay in the Sumo Association... Yaku Mitsuru once heard Akebono say, "I really wanted to stay in the association. He looks back on Akebono's life.

Akebono Taro: From Yokozuna to Martial Artist, Remembering a Gentleman Who Wanted to Stay

 Myung-Woo Kim

 MHN Sports

 The Korean women's golf scene has just started its domestic season. There was Jung Ji-yu, a popular professional who struggled on the Japan Tour last season. In her return match in Korea, she showed off her brilliant play. Here is a look back at her beautiful play.

Golfer Jung Ji Yu Returns to South Korea, Showcasing Beautiful Techniques and Smiles in Mini-Skirt Attire!

 Taguchi Yuji

 The 37-year-old continues to evolve in his 13th season in the Majors, the longest of any Japanese pitcher.

 Yu Darvish of the Padres is entering his 13th season in the majors, the longest of any Japanese pitcher. An expert in motion analysis explains the "Tornado Pitching Method," which he has been experimenting with since he was in his 30s.

Yu Darvish, Padres, 200 Wins in Japan and the U.S. by &#8220;Tornado Pitching Method by Trial and Error&#8221;!

 The hot competition among women golfers has begun even across the ocean. Yoo Hyun-joo, the "sexy queen" of Korean golf, appeared in the opening round, her beautiful shot showing no sign of slowing down even at the age of 30.

Ageless Elegance on the Fairway: Yoo Hyun-joo Shines in Korean Women&#8217;s Golf Season Opener

 Masayoshi Katayama (Journalist)

 AP/Afro

 Tomohiro Anraku and Bauer, who have been in trouble for allegedly harassing a junior and assaulting a woman, are playing for the same team in Mexico. The two played for the same team in Mexico, and the turmoil is expected to make it tough for them to return to the Japanese baseball world. ...... The following is a report on the reality of their unexpected promotion to the majors.

Sudden Major League Promotion for Anraku and Bauer Amid Bullying and Assault Allegations Against Junior Players

 Kyodo News

 Masama Uno, the men's figure skater, missed his third consecutive World Championships. We asked commentator Akiko Suzuki, who has competed in the Olympics twice, about the reasons and her predictions for the future.

Akiko Suzuki Unveils Reasons for Shoma Uno&#8217;s World Championships Performance Dip and Future Plans

 The move of the Miyagino stable to the Isekehama stable was completed. Some people believe that the severe punishment of Miyagino Oyakata, who was removed from his post as master and even considered having his stable shut down, was "bullying," but it is said that the executive board of the Japan Sumo Association is impatient.


The Japan Sumo Association&#8217;s Surprising Impatience in Addressing the Hakuho Bullying Incident

 Shinji Hasuo (Okiyama suspect)

 At the "BD 11.5" mini-event held on March 30, one of the main attractions of the event was cancelled. Fans voiced their dissatisfaction. A follow-up investigation into the background of the cancellation revealed inexplicable media restrictions on the part of the event's management.

Unexplainable media restrictions&#8221; behind the &#8220;cancellation&#8221; of the high-profile Breaking Down showdown.

 Kei Kato

 Former Hakuho and Miyagino Oyakata, who was demoted two ranks for assaulting an apprentice. Asahiwasen, a former Hakuho wrestler, is the one who objects to the association's harsh punishment, which is said to be "bullying of Hakuho." Hakuho's older brother speaks out against the "empire" that has become the Sumo Association.

The &#8220;Sumo Association is the Second Johnny&#8217;s&#8221;: Hakuho&#8217;s Brother&#8217;s Criticism of the Kakukai Shaken by the Miyagino-Yakudan Riots

 AFLO

 The biggest challenge is not to worry with the support of his new wife and new interpreter!

 Two weeks have passed since the tragedy that rocked Japan and the United States. Shohei Ohtani's hardships are still continuing. He has yet to hit a home run, but his early struggles are to be expected! After overcoming the betrayal of his ally, a new legend awaits Ohtani!

Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers, Overcoming the &#8220;Ippei Mizuhara Shock&#8221; and Achieving the &#8220;Greatest Achievement of the Century

 SoftBank finished the season in first place, thanks in part to Yamakawa's outstanding performance. However, those in the know say that there was a more significant reinforcement than Yamakawa's arrival. The return of Coach Kurano. He is said to be refining the magical transformation that has become synonymous with his work.

He is bigger than Hotaka Yamakawa! SoftBank&#8217;s biggest addition this season is a &#8220;magical coach&#8221; returning from the Majors.

 Born in Shimane Prefecture in 1991. After graduating from university, he spent about two and a half years as a company employee unrelated to the publishing industry before becoming a writer in October 2005. Currently, he mainly covers amateur baseball in the Chugoku region, with a focus on high school baseball in Shimane Prefecture, where he lives. He is the author of "Kando: Shimonoseki Kokusai High School Baseball Club Manager Hidetaka Sakahara and the Nine's Struggle to Win the Koshien Championship" and the writer of "From Africa to the World and to Koshien: The Steps Taken by an Outstandard High School Baseball Manager to Spread Baseball in the World" (both from Tokyo News).

 Kota Inoue

 Jiji Press (1st photo), Kota Inoue (2-4 photos)

 The Senbatsu High School Baseball Tournament came to a close with Kentai Takasaki winning the championship for the first time. More than 30,000 spectators attended the tournament, indicating that baseball is still very popular, but in fact the number of players has been decreasing significantly. Even high schools that have participated in the Koshien Tournament more than 10 times in spring and summer are now having a hard time recruiting new members.

Even a strong high school that has participated in 12 Koshien tournaments is facing a &#8220;rough wave of declining baseball club members.

 Sankei Shimbun (2nd photo)

 The Japan Sumo Association has decided that Miyagino Oyakata (former yokozuna Hakuho) and all of his stablemates and officials will transfer to the Isegahama stable (former yokozuna Asahifuji). There are other concerns besides the past relationship between Miyagino and Terunofuji.

The transfer of the Miyagino stable to the Isekehama stable has raised fears of &#8220;mass retirement&#8221; of rikishi.

 Trevor Bauer, 33, a former Cy Young Award-winning right fielder for DeNA, is eager to return to the big leagues. He is eager to return to the big leagues, saying, "I don't care if I get the lowest guaranteed salary in the majors," but for now, he is in limbo.

Bauer’s Desperate Bid for Major League Comeback: Speculation Swirls Around Top Contender and Surprising Transfer Destination

 On March 6 and 7, the Samurai Japan team, led by Hirokazu Ibata, 48, a former standout with the Chunichi and Giants, played the European team at Kyocera Dome Osaka. However, behind the scenes, "a big order" was issued. The details are available at .......

Organizers Grapple with &#8220;Big-ticket Invitation&#8221; for Samurai Japan&#8217;s European National Team Game

 It was decided that the entire Miyagino stable would be transferred to the Isekehama stable. Hakuho, who was removed as a master, will become a stablemaster. There is a possibility of further humiliation. The reality is that he will be forced to surrender to his junior, Terunofuji, with whom he has a history. The following is an introduction to the peculiar situation between the two men.

Hakuho Faces Further Humiliation: Bowing to Terunofuji His Junior, Amid Transfer to Isekehama Stable

 Born in 1969. Passed the professional boxing test as a junior lightweight, but suffered a setback due to an injury to his left elbow. After working as a reporter for a weekly magazine, he became a nonfiction writer, and in 1996 moved to the U.S. to teach at a public high school in the U.S. He also works as an educator. 2014, he completed the Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Information Studies at the University of Tokyo. He is the author of "Minority Fist," "America's Lower Level Education Site," and "America's Problem Child Regeneration Classroom" (all Kobunsha e-books), "God's Ring," "The Door to the World: Forward! Samurai Blue," and "Hohime to Nurture Coaching" (all from Kodansha).

 Soichi Hayashi

 On March 31, the world champion of the minimum weight division, Ginjiro Shigeoka, will defend his title against a challenger who changed his name due to low blood sugar just before the match. He was completely unfazed by the incident in which his challenger was changed due to low blood sugar just before the fight. Behind the incident was a struggle that the undefeated champion overcame.

Ginjiro Shigeoka: A Lifelong Victor’s Resolve Shines Through Amid Last-Minute Challenger Swap in March 31 Title Defense

 Jiji Press

 The Giants' new manager Abe, who has a "sporty" spirit, is bringing out young players / Hanshin fans have "good news" after losing 9 straight open games / DeNA's rookie Tadai "has a surprising reputation"! Unexpected Reputation" of DRA1 Rookie Tokai / Softbank's "Yamakawa Backup" by the whole team / "3 Men" to fill the hole of Orix's Yoshinobu Yamamoto / Seibu's Kaino "More useful power than 160 km/h".

 The professional baseball season will begin again on March 29, and fans are eagerly awaiting the start of this year's season! The new Giants, led by manager Abe, Hanshin, who have lost nine straight open games, and DeNA manager Miura, who has his head in the sand... FRIDAY will bring you behind-the-bench reports that the reporters won't write about!

Unveiling Professional Baseball’s Untold Stories: Yakult Hunts Culprit, Hanshin’s Rising Star Eyes Majors

 Born in Saitama Prefecture in 1975. Started covering soccer in 2001, and became a writer in 2003 when she covered the World Youth Cup (now U-20 World Cup) in the UAE. Currently resides in Düsseldorf, Germany, where he has lived since March 11, 2011.

 Miko Ryokai

 Shinji Okazaki, who scored 50 goals for Japan's national soccer team, the third most in his career, has announced his retirement. He was so unknown that "when I joined the team, I thought I would be fired after one year," he said. His mentor tells us all about it.

Former Japanese Representative Shinji Okazaki&#8217;s Mentor Unveils Reasons for 19 Years of Continued Success

 Kyodo News, Jiji Press

 A year and a half after her shocking U.S. Women's Amateur victory, the crown jewel of Japanese women's golf makes her debut on the U.S. lower tour, and her physical coach reveals "what's inside the physical transformation" of the world's best amateur.

 About a year and a half after her shocking victory in the U.S. Women's Amateur Championship, Sakiki Baba has started her training to become the world's best golfer. What is necessary for her talent to flourish...What are Baba's "challenges" as perceived by her physical trainer? ......

Sakiki Baba Pursuing Global Excellence Through Lower Tours in America, Faces Challenges to Unleash Her Talent

 Yushi Taguchi AP/Afro

 Major leap forward with minor changes in grip height, width of both feet, etc. As a clutch hitter with a shot at the Triple Crown, his batting average and runs batted in are both up significantly!

 Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers is in great form this season! He has made a big leap forward with minor changes such as the height of his grip and the width of both feet. An expert in motion analysis gives a thorough explanation! He will challenge the season with the 2024 "Shin Hitting Form!

Motion Analysis Expert Delivers In-Depth Analysis of Shohei Ohtani&#8217;s Evolution and Mastery of the 2024 Model Shin Batting Form

 The Giants have been on a roll since the opening day of the season, with new manager Shinnosuke Abe (45) bringing a refreshing change to the atmosphere, and a number of events are in the works, including a friendly game in Taiwan on March 2-3 to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the founding of the team and the opening of the Taipei Dome.

Manager Shinnosuke Abe&#8217;s Astute Strategy in Media Interaction and Handling of Former Players Key to Giants&#8217; Success

 Kyodo News, Kei Kato

 The Miyagino-ya stable has been rocked by the issue of its treatment at the Grand Sumo Tournament. The former Kaio's transfer to the Asakayama stable is likely to be announced after the first tournament of the season. Here are some anecdotes about Asakayama Oyakata, who is known as a "man of character.

Asakayama Oyakata in the spotlight due to the Hakuho problem&#8230; The human power of Kaio, the greatest ozeki in history, who embodied &#8220;gentle in spirit but powerful in power

 Nonfiction writer. After working for the Sankei Shimbun in the National Police Agency Press Club, the Metropolitan Police Department, the Kanagawa Prefectural Police Department, the Judicial Press Club, and the National Tax Agency Press Club, he went freelance. His recent book is "How We Live: Money, Women, and Quitting Time of the Modern Yakuza" (Kodansha + Alpha Shinsho).

 Masahiro Ojima

 Shu Nishihara

 The "illegal gambling problem" of Ippei Mizuhara, an interpreter, has become a big problem involving Shohei Ohtani. We will discuss four issues and the prospects for future investigations.

In-depth interview with authorities&#8230; &#8220;specific charges&#8221; that Ippei Mizuhara may be charged with and &#8220;four issues in the investigation.&#8221;

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Akebono Taro: From Yokozuna to Martial Artist, Remembering a Gentleman Who Wanted to Stay

Golfer Jung Ji Yu Returns to South Korea, Showcasing Beautiful Techniques and Smiles in Mini-Skirt Attire!

Yu Darvish, Padres, 200 Wins in Japan and the U.S. by “Tornado Pitching Method by Trial and Error”!

Ageless Elegance on the Fairway: Yoo Hyun-joo Shines in Korean Women’s Golf Season Opener

Sudden Major League Promotion for Anraku and Bauer Amid Bullying and Assault Allegations Against Junior Players

Akiko Suzuki Unveils Reasons for Shoma Uno’s World Championships Performance Dip and Future Plans

The Japan Sumo Association’s Surprising Impatience in Addressing the Hakuho Bullying Incident

Unexplainable media restrictions” behind the “cancellation” of the high-profile Breaking Down showdown.

The “Sumo Association is the Second Johnny’s”: Hakuho’s Brother’s Criticism of the Kakukai Shaken by the Miyagino-Yakudan Riots

Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers, Overcoming the “Ippei Mizuhara Shock” and Achieving the “Greatest Achievement of the Century

He is bigger than Hotaka Yamakawa! SoftBank’s biggest addition this season is a “magical coach” returning from the Majors.

Even a strong high school that has participated in 12 Koshien tournaments is facing a “rough wave of declining baseball club members.

The transfer of the Miyagino stable to the Isekehama stable has raised fears of “mass retirement” of rikishi.

Bauer’s Desperate Bid for Major League Comeback: Speculation Swirls Around Top Contender and Surprising Transfer Destination

Organizers Grapple with “Big-ticket Invitation” for Samurai Japan’s European National Team Game

Hakuho Faces Further Humiliation: Bowing to Terunofuji His Junior, Amid Transfer to Isekehama Stable

Ginjiro Shigeoka: A Lifelong Victor’s Resolve Shines Through Amid Last-Minute Challenger Swap in March 31 Title Defense

Unveiling Professional Baseball’s Untold Stories: Yakult Hunts Culprit, Hanshin’s Rising Star Eyes Majors

Former Japanese Representative Shinji Okazaki’s Mentor Unveils Reasons for 19 Years of Continued Success

Sakiki Baba Pursuing Global Excellence Through Lower Tours in America, Faces Challenges to Unleash Her Talent

Motion Analysis Expert Delivers In-Depth Analysis of Shohei Ohtani’s Evolution and Mastery of the 2024 Model Shin Batting Form

Manager Shinnosuke Abe’s Astute Strategy in Media Interaction and Handling of Former Players Key to Giants’ Success

Asakayama Oyakata in the spotlight due to the Hakuho problem… The human power of Kaio, the greatest ozeki in history, who embodied “gentle in spirit but powerful in power

In-depth interview with authorities… “specific charges” that Ippei Mizuhara may be charged with and “four issues in the investigation.”