 The Hanshin Tigers are hard at work at their spring training camp in Ginoza Village, Okinawa Prefecture, in preparation for the Allenpa. The team won the Japanese championship last season for the first time in 38 years, and many fans are coming from all over the country to attend the camp every day.

Sad news for the Tiger Party! Hanshin Farm&#8217;s new stadium is in danger of &#8220;Koshien and jet balloons completely disappearing&#8221; due to SDGs.

 Daichi Hadano

 Kyodo News

 The madness that has been created by the 2022 Beijing Olympics has yet to come to an end. What is the aftermath of Kamila Valieva's doping scandal?

Doping Scandal of Kamila Valieva Rocks Beijing Olympics

 Born in 1969. Passed the professional boxing test as a junior lightweight, but suffered a setback due to a left elbow injury. 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, 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

 The "Next Monster" Jyunjin Nakatani, who will challenge for a three-weight championship on February 24, is said to be capable of winning a six-weight championship, and the former world heavyweight champion, Witherspoon, envies his title match against Naoya Inoue.

Former World Heavyweight Champion Praises Rising Talent Junto Nakatani

 Afro

 Full-fledged start at the beginning of camp! He started with the rehabilitation team, but his training intensity is already at 100%.

 Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers has made a full-fledged start at camp! He hit a free pitch outdoors for the first time since September 4 last year. He has hit over the fence a number of times and appears to be in good form. He has stated that he will concentrate on being a hitter this season! Expectations are high for a new legend.

Shohei Ohtani&#8217;s Impressive Return Sets Sights on Triple Three &#038; World Championship

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 〈Ex-boyfriend divorced. Ahaha〉......。 In the video, it was "Russian fairy" Medvedeva who made a meaningful comment. The image reminds us of Yuzuru Hanyu, who divorced at the end of last year after being rumored to be in a relationship. What is the shocking content of the ema (votive tablet) she dedicated to the shrine?

Evgenia Medvedeva &#8220;Russian Fairy&#8221; Linked to Yuzuru Hanyu Faces Divorce Rumors

 Kojiro Yamada

 Former Sekiwake Itsu no Shiro's hair cutting ceremony was held at a hotel in Tokyo. On the day of the ceremony, Mongolian acquaintances and officials from his alma mater put in the scissors. FRIDAY interviewed Itsu no Shiro directly after the ceremony! Has the rift with his mentor been resolved...?

Assault Allegations Confrontation with Former Sekiwake Itsu-no-jo After Tonsure Ceremony

 Hiroaki Yamaguchi

　The best shots of a former professional boxer photographer who was fascinated by the rare monster and continued to photograph him for 12 years

 Hiroaki Yamaguchi, a former professional boxer photographer, has been taking pictures of "Naoya Inoue," a champion of the world's four super bantamweight divisions. He has been fascinated by Inoue for 12 years. He has been fascinated by Inoue for 12 years, and we present his "best shots," which he was able to capture only because of his boxing experience.

Photo Document] Naoya Inoue, World Super Bantamweight Champion of 4 Unified Bantamweight Groups, &#8220;Cruel Fists&#8221; and &#8220;The Real Face of an Angel

 Michio Kurose

 At the World Cup Sapporo, he broke his own Guinness record of 569 games played.

 After his first victory at the TVh Cup Ski Jumping Championships in Okurayama, Sapporo, Noriaki Kasai has been selected to represent Japan at the World Cup in Sapporo! However, the 51-year-old legend has had a tumultuous life. He talked about it all in his hometown of Hokkaido.

Exclusive Interview with Legendary Ski Jumper Noriaki Kasai, 51: &#8220;I Can Still Do It, You Know?&#8221;

 Kyodo News, Sankei Shimbun

 The latest scientific analysis of baseball, "Sabermetrics," has come to a surprising conclusion: Will Okada Hanshin win the championship again? What about the Giants with new manager Abe? Will Softbank's major reinforcement prove to be a good thing?

 FRIDAY, with the cooperation of DELTA Corporation, a data analysis and operation company, has succeeded in predicting the pennant using the latest science! This year's Central and Pacific League pennant winners are...!

Unveiling Contenders for the Shocking Prediction of the 2024 Championship Showdown

 Hiroyuki Komatsu

 Five years have passed since Kawauchi turned professional after working as a civil servant for the Saitama Prefectural Government. An iron man who competes in races all over the world, he is still growing as a "wall of young talent.

 Yuhki Kawauchi, who established himself as one of the strongest citizen runners in the world by participating in the World Championships in Athletics three times as an amateur, has turned pro. Last December, he achieved his 50th full marathon victory! Five years have passed since he turned pro. What are his goals for the future?

The True Reason Why Kawauchi, Who Has Won 50 Full Marathons, Keeps Running

 It was announced that Kazuyoshi Ishii, the founder of K-1, has been appointed as an advisor to K-1. A source close to the matter expressed his mixed feelings, saying, "There was no one else to fill the position. The appointment of Ishii, who had been arrested and imprisoned for tax evasion in the past, is a good thing....

&#8220;Relying on Mr. Ishii for survival: Behind the scenes of the comeback of K-1 founder in a precarious situation.&#8221;

 Kosuke Tajima

 Watanabe Koji

 Special Report》He also struggled at the Asian Cup! The "Heaven and Hell" of the Premier League, as seen by the leader of the Moriyasu Japan team

 Japan's Wataru Endo, who joined Liverpool last summer, has been on an unstoppable rise! In the Asian Cup group league, he scored a goal and helped Japan advance to the final tournament! What is the "heaven and hell" behind this dramatic step up?

Endo&#8217;s Unyielding Spirit: Liverpool Midfielder Stands Firm Amidst Criticism

 Shuichi Tamura

 Why was Vietnam, ranked 94th in FIFA, able to catch Japan, ranked 17th?

 Moriyasu Japan was unexpectedly eliminated in the last eight of the Asian Cup. The coach of the Vietnamese team that clashed in the group league was Philippe Troussier, who led Japan to victory. The coach who knows Japan well dares to point out the weaknesses of the "old enemy.

Inevitable Asia Cup Exit: Troussier Unveils Weaknesses in Moriyasu&#8217;s Japan

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 FRIDAY Sports Nonfiction》Bronze in Pyeongchang, silver in Beijing for the first time in history. She won the bronze medal in Pyeongchang and the silver medal in Beijing for the first time in history, but at this year's Japan Curling Championships, she failed to win her third straight title and unexpectedly finished fourth...

 Rocco Solare, winners of two consecutive Japanese women's curling championships, unexpectedly finished in fourth place. With the number one Japanese team out of the picture, their chances of competing in international competitions dwindled. However, Fujisawa and her teammates saw it as a positive sign, as it was a "recharging period" to prepare for the next Olympics.

Loco Solare Mayuki Fujisawa, the &#8220;Strongest Car Girl,&#8221; will charm us with her &#8220;Smile on the Ice&#8221; in 2026?

 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 the U-20 World Cup) in the UAE. He has covered four World Cup soccer tournaments and three Summer Olympics on site. Lives and works in Düsseldorf, Germany, since March 11, 2011.

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 Kyodo News (1st photo) Afro (2nd photo)

 Japan's Asian Cup final, in which the national team finished in the top 8, will be held on February 11.

 The Asian Cup finals will be held on February 11 at midnight. Kubo Takefusa, who started for the fourth consecutive game, reflected on the game in an indifferent manner after the defeat. The reasons for this reveal a serious problem for the national team.

Kubo Takefusa&#8217;s &#8220;indifferent response&#8221; to defeat reveals &#8220;serious problems for Moriyasu Japan

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 Messi, a member of Inter Miami, visited Japan for a press conference on February 6, but Hong Kong and China were furious. The reason was that he was "smiling". However, Messi's attitude at the press conference was...

Outraged Hong Kong magazine sarcastically reported that Messi was &#8220;in a good mood in Japan&#8221;&#8230; The reason for the &#8220;grumpy mood he showed at the press conference&#8221; during his visit to Japan.

 He will be in camp soon after completing his training camp.

 Shohei Otani appeared at a Dodgers fan event held at their home stadium on February 3! The stadium was filled with cheers. At the event, he showed off his Dodgers uniform and everyone melted! He has already won the hearts of Dodgers fans!

Maybe they&#8217;re a better match than the Angels&#8230;? Shohei Ohtani has already won over the world&#8217;s hottest Dodgers fans!

 Ryoji Shigemasa (1st and 4th photos)

 Sho Nakata will be a member of the Chunichi Dragons this season. When we heard that he was going to make a fresh start deep in Oita Prefecture, we flew there for a direct interview without an appointment! There, we found a more "honest" Nakata... Why did he give up his 300 million yen salary to join the Giants?

Exclusive Interview with Sho Nakata of Chunichi Dragons: Farewell, Glorious Giants!

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 A disturbance is taking place that is shaking the Korean soccer world. A former national team player is alleged to have filmed a sexual relationship with a woman without her consent. The player denies all the allegations, but the woman victim has released the audio data. The following is a detailed look at the ugly story of a player whose transfer overseas has also been disrupted.

French League Transfer Canceled? Former South Korean National Team Soccer Player Accused by Victim of Illegally Filmed Sexual Acts &#8211; Mired in a Muddy Exchange of Revelations

 While the professional baseball teams were getting ready for the start of their camps, an unprecedented scandal occurred in South Korea. An arrest warrant was issued for the former GM and manager of the Tigers. They are said to have demanded over 10 million yen in back taxes from sponsors. We introduce the details of the horrifying allegations!

Arrest Warrants for Former Korean Baseball GM and Manager in 10 Million Yen Kickback Scandal

 Russian athlete Varyeva, who was suspected of doping, was suspended for four years. Behind the suspension was the presence of Tutvelyse, who is known for her strict coaching. We introduce the true identity of the "Empress" and the bizarre nature of the Russian sports world.

Four-year suspension for &#8216;Russian fairy&#8217; Valieva prompts tears; coach dubbed &#8216;empress&#8217; for calling athletes &#8216;materials&#8217;

 The only player who made headlines in the baseball world between the end of the year and the beginning of the new year was Lotte's Akinori Sasaki, 22, whose contract was not renewed.

Sasaki Roki&#8217;s Behind-the-Scenes Turmoil in Lotte Contract Renewal

 Jun Maehara

 Taisuke Nishida (first and second pictures) Kazuki Yabuta's Instagram

 Interview with Kazuki Yabuta, former Carp player, who was a model for his wife and won the title of the highest winning percentage with 15 wins in 2005. However, his "brilliance" only lasted for one year, and he was "fired" in the off-season last year.

 Kazuki Yabuta, a former member of the Hiroshima Carp, was informed after the end of last season that he was no longer a member of the team. He chose a new team in Niigata as the starting point for his new life, saying, "It's not that negative. What are his new goals?

Former Samurai Japan Player Kazuki Yabuta Joins Niigata&#8217;s New Baseball Team

 The Paris Olympics have been held in Paris, and the Japanese women's table tennis team, which has been the focus of much attention, has been selected one after another. At the previous Tokyo Olympics, Japan won 58 medals, including 18 gold. ......

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Sad news for the Tiger Party! Hanshin Farm’s new stadium is in danger of “Koshien and jet balloons completely disappearing” due to SDGs.

Doping Scandal of Kamila Valieva Rocks Beijing Olympics

Former World Heavyweight Champion Praises Rising Talent Junto Nakatani

Shohei Ohtani’s Impressive Return Sets Sights on Triple Three & World Championship

Evgenia Medvedeva “Russian Fairy” Linked to Yuzuru Hanyu Faces Divorce Rumors

Assault Allegations Confrontation with Former Sekiwake Itsu-no-jo After Tonsure Ceremony

Photo Document] Naoya Inoue, World Super Bantamweight Champion of 4 Unified Bantamweight Groups, “Cruel Fists” and “The Real Face of an Angel

Exclusive Interview with Legendary Ski Jumper Noriaki Kasai, 51: “I Can Still Do It, You Know?”

Unveiling Contenders for the Shocking Prediction of the 2024 Championship Showdown

The True Reason Why Kawauchi, Who Has Won 50 Full Marathons, Keeps Running

“Relying on Mr. Ishii for survival: Behind the scenes of the comeback of K-1 founder in a precarious situation.”

Endo’s Unyielding Spirit: Liverpool Midfielder Stands Firm Amidst Criticism

Inevitable Asia Cup Exit: Troussier Unveils Weaknesses in Moriyasu’s Japan

Loco Solare Mayuki Fujisawa, the “Strongest Car Girl,” will charm us with her “Smile on the Ice” in 2026?

Kubo Takefusa’s “indifferent response” to defeat reveals “serious problems for Moriyasu Japan

Outraged Hong Kong magazine sarcastically reported that Messi was “in a good mood in Japan”… The reason for the “grumpy mood he showed at the press conference” during his visit to Japan.

Maybe they’re a better match than the Angels…? Shohei Ohtani has already won over the world’s hottest Dodgers fans!

Exclusive Interview with Sho Nakata of Chunichi Dragons: Farewell, Glorious Giants!

French League Transfer Canceled? Former South Korean National Team Soccer Player Accused by Victim of Illegally Filmed Sexual Acts – Mired in a Muddy Exchange of Revelations

Arrest Warrants for Former Korean Baseball GM and Manager in 10 Million Yen Kickback Scandal

Four-year suspension for ‘Russian fairy’ Valieva prompts tears; coach dubbed ‘empress’ for calling athletes ‘materials’

Sasaki Roki’s Behind-the-Scenes Turmoil in Lotte Contract Renewal

Former Samurai Japan Player Kazuki Yabuta Joins Niigata’s New Baseball Team

Paris Olympics: Single-Digit Gold Medal Expectations Amid Judo’s Struggles and Swimming Discord