Celebrity LiLiCo Reflects on TBS Travel Quiz Show “World Mystery Discovery!” Final Episode
LiLiCoPhoto by Sponichi Talent LiLiCo (53) appeared on the TBS travel quiz show “World Mystery Discovery! Regular Final Episode 3-Hour Special!’” (7:00 pm) and spoke about her thoughts on the program. It is 38 years since the broadcast began in April 1986, and the period has ended after 1,722 broadcasts including special programmes. The host, […]
Imai Leads Seibu to Victory Against Rakuten: A Pitching Masterclass
Pacific League Seibu – Rakuten 1-0 (March 29, 2024 Rakuten Mobile) Imai poses after winning against Rakuten (Photo by Tomomi Aizu)Photo by Sponichi [Il punto di vista di Hatuhiko Tsuji]Seibu/Imai was amazing. His fastball was fast and his slider was sharp. 3 strikeouts from #4 Asamura. Asamura had felt he had difficulty with Imai, who […]
Chuo Gakuin and Hotoku Gakuen Advance to Top Four at Koshien: A Look at Their Key Players and Strategies
[Accademia Chuo]Chuo Gakuin won his first victory at Koshien during the spring and summer in the first round and used the momentum to advance to the top four. The batting lineup has the highest team batting average and average runs per game among the four teams that advanced to the semifinals and features an aggressive […]
Nippon-Ham Dominates Lotte in Opening Match at ZOZO Marine: A Great Start to the Pacific League Season
Pacific League Nippon-Ham 4-1 Lotte (March 29, 2024 ZOZO Marine) 5th inning, 1 out, Ito roars after receiving a strikeout from Sho Nakamura (Photo by Yutaka Nagakubo)Photo by Sponichi Nippon Ham manager Tsuyoshi Shinjo (52) started with his first win in the opening match in his third year in charge. They won the match against […]
Rookie Shunsuke Sasaki Shines in Giants’ Opening Game Victory
5th episode, Sasaki is satisfied with Yuno’s choice at the right time (Photo by Yusuke Nishikawa)Photo by Sponichi Outfielder Shunsuke Sasaki (24, Hitachi), the Giants’ third-place pick in the draft, started the opening game against Hanshin (Tokyo D) on the 29th as the “No. 1 midfielder.” After scoring his first professional hit in the second […]
Injuries Force Seven Makuuchi Wrestlers to Miss Spring Sumo Tour
Honor Fuji The Japan Sumo Association announced on the 29th that seven Makuuchi wrestlers will be absent from their spring tour starting from the first day (31st, Ise Jingu, Mie). Takafuji (24, Isegahama Stable), who achieved the historic feat of winning the Spring Tournament for the first time in 110 years, was forced to take […]
Hiroki Matsui Leads Padres to Victory Over Giants in Home Opener
National League Padres 6-4 Giants (March 28, 2024 San Diego) Matsui got his first major win against the Giants (AP)Photo by ＡＰ Padres pitcher Hiroki Matsui (28) pitched in relief in the 28th (29th time in Japan) in his home opener against the Giants. He pitched 2/3 of an inning and had no hits or […]
Disappointing Start for Orix Softbank in Pacific League Opener
Pacific League Orix Softbank (March 29, 2024 Kyocera D) Miyagi (center) is disappointed on the mound after being knocked out in the 7th inning (Photo by Wataru Shiina)Photo by Sponichi On the 29th, Orix pitcher Daiya Miyagi (22) served as the opening pitcher for the first time in his fifth year with the team, and […]
Rookie Outfielder Shunsuke Sasaki Makes Impact with Infield Hit: Giants’ Draft Pick Shines in Opening Game
3rd inning, 2 outs, 2nd base, Sasaki hits an infield hit (Pitcher: Aoyagi) (Photographer: Mayuko Suda)Photo by Sponichi Outfielder Shunsuke Sasaki (24, Hitachi), the Giants’ third-place pick in the draft, started the opening game against Hanshin (Tokyo D) on the 29th as the “No. 1 midfielder.” He has already scored his first professional hit in […]
Closure of Miyagino Stable: Hakuho Transferred to Isegahama for Leadership Role
Amaterasuho (right) and others entering the room (Photo by Tomomi Aizu)Photo by Sponichi The Japan Sumo Association held a board of directors meeting in Tokyo on the 28th, and the Miyagino stable, where former makuuchi member Kita Seiho was involved in the violence incident, will be closed for the time being, and all affiliated wrestlers, […]
