Post-Game Concert Cancelled Due to Game Delay – Fans Disappointed
Electronic bulletin board announcing the cancellation of the post-game event (Photo by Tadahiko Shimazaki)Photo by Sponichi In the game between DeNA and Hanshin (Yokohama), which was held as the “BLUE☆LIGHT SERIES”, Hanshin came back in the 9th inning and won 5-3 for the seventh consecutive victory. The match ended at 9.59pm due to interruption due […]
Maki Watase Throws First Ceremonial Pitch at Yokohama Stadium, Fans Show Support and Anticipate Live Performance
Maki Watase jumps and celebrates after throwing Noban (Photo by Riko Hirashima)Photo by Sponichi Before the match between DeNA and Hanshin at Yokohama Stadium, Maki Watase of “LINDBERG” appeared on the ceremonial field as part of the “BLUE☆LIGHT SERIES 2024 Supported by nojima” ceremony. When he showed off his limitless pitch in the rain, the […]
Cubs Pitcher Shota Imanaga Gives Special T-Shirts to Enthusiastic Fans ‘SHOTA Boys’
From Cubs Instagram (@cubs) and Imanaga’s Instagram (@shotaimanaga) Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga (30) updated his Instagram on the 22nd. It was reported that the T-shirts were given to six Chicago fans, the “SHOTA boys”, who enthusiastically applauded their shirtless performances. The triggering event was the game against the Dodgers played at home on the 7th […]
Komatsubara and Komatsubara Announce Disbandment: A Farewell to a Figure Skating Legacy
Misato Komatsubara and Takashi KomatsubaraPhoto by Sponichi Misato Komatsubara and Takashi (Kurashiki FSC), members of the Beijing Olympic team, bronze medalists in figure skating and ice dancing, announced on the 22nd that they will disband at the end of the 2023-24 season. They jointly expressed their gratitude to the skating federation, sponsors, fans and others […]
Misato and Takashi Komatsubara Announce Disbandment: A Look Back at Their Skating Career
Misato Komatsubara and Takashi KomatsubaraPhoto by Sponichi Misato Komatsubara and Takashi (Kurashiki FSC), members of the Beijing Olympic team, bronze medalists in figure skating and ice dancing, announced on the 22nd that they will disband at the end of the 2023-24 season. They jointly expressed their gratitude to the skating federation, sponsors, fans and others […]
Maki Shines Alone in Four Impressive Performances
Maki performs alone 4 times (Photo by Tadahiko Shimazaki)Photo by Sponichi The “Birthday Bow” cut through the drizzle and landed on the left center seat. DeNA/Maki circles the diamond and raises his right hand towards the sky. Player number 4, who turned 26 that day, exclaimed: “I’m happy that I was able to bat on […]
Strong Performance by Nippon-Ham Leads to 5-0 Victory Over Lotte
Pacific League Nippon-Ham 5-0 Lotte (21 April 2024 Escon F) Director Shinjo greets fans (photo by Shigeo Takahashi)Photo by Sponichi Nippon-Ham defeated Lotte 5-0 on the 21st, marking the first four consecutive victories (including a draw) since winning five in a row on August 17 last year, and the first three consecutive victories on the […]
Miwa Harimoto loses in Women’s Semi-final at Singles Table Tennis World Cup: A Young Talent to Watch out for in Paris Olympics
Miwa HarimotoPhoto by Sponichi On the 20th, the women’s semi-final of the Singles Table Tennis World Cup took place and Miwa Harimoto (Kinoshita Group), 15-year-old representative of the Paris Olympics and 12th in the world ranking, lost to Wang Manyu (China), who placed 2nd . We lost 2-4. In the first match, despite being up […]
Rui Soyama Shines in Meiji University Victory Over University of Tokyo with Draft Prospects on Display
Tokyo Six Universities Baseball Spring League Game 2nd Week 1st Day 1st Game Meidai 21-2 University of Tokyo (April 20, 2024 Jingu) In the eighth inning, Sozan of Meiji University makes a good catch and throws the ball to first base (Photo by Yosuke Kimura)Photo by Sponichi Meiji University captain Rui Soyama (4th year), who […]
Hanshin Tigers’ Otake shines with tenacity in second win, spurred on by coach Okada
Otake smiles when coach Okada (left) calls him after his second win (Photo by Takashi Hojo)Photo by Sponichi Hanshin moved up to second place with five consecutive victories. Starting pitcher Otake got off to a shaky start, giving up two runs in the second inning, but with manager Okada’s voice, he rallied and pitched with […]
