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Ed Odeven
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Veteran journalist in Tokyo. Sports editor: JAPAN Forward. Author: "Going 15 Rounds With Jerry Izenberg."
https://japan-forward.com/category/sports/
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Ed Odeven @edodeven.bsky.social · Nov 20
“Journalism, history, sports, and a parade of iconic figures ー they’re all here in this rich, wide-ranging book.”
–Alexander Wolff
#JerryIzenberg #journalism #books #booklover #boxing #NFL #MLB #horseracing
#MuhammadAli #BookBoost
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NEW column:
#sumo #sumowrestling #sportsnews #commentary
#Asanoyama
#朝乃山
#NewYearBasho
#相撲
#一月場所 #日本 #Japan
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ODDS and EVENS | Asanoyama Faces a Critical Test at the New Year Basho | JAPAN Forward
Back in sumo's top division for the first time since July 2024, Asanoyama is determined to have a successful showing in the first tournament of the year.
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January 9, 2026 at 1:58 PM
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The latest from JAPAN Forward's sports desk:
#YukiKawamura #ChicagoBulls #NBA #河村勇輝
#Sportsnews #sportsmedia
#basketball
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Yuki Kawamura Returns to Chicago Bulls on a 2-Way Contract | JAPAN Forward
In the preseason, the Bulls released Yuki Kawamura after he was diagnosed with a blood clot in his right leg. Now he's medically cleared to resume his career.
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January 8, 2026 at 2:47 PM
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The latest from JAPAN Forward's sports desk:
#YukiKawamura #ChicagoBulls #NBA #河村勇輝
#Sportsnews #sportsmedia
#basketball
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Yuki Kawamura Returns to Chicago Bulls on a 2-Way Contract | JAPAN Forward
In the preseason, the Bulls released Yuki Kawamura after he was diagnosed with a blood clot in his right leg. Now he's medically cleared to resume his career.
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January 8, 2026 at 2:47 PM
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The latest from JAPAN Forward's sports desk:
#horseracing #JRA #sportsnews #awards2025 #競馬
#フォーエバーヤング
#ForeverYoung
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Forever Young Named JRA's 2025 Horse of the Year | JAPAN Forward
A grandson of legendary horse Deep Impact, Forever Young won the Saudi Cup and the Breeders' Cup Classic in 2025. He earned 91.1% of the votes for the award.
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January 6, 2026 at 2:17 PM
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Monday's late night #sportsnews digest.
#MLB #ekiden #wrestling
#skijumping #RiceBowl #soccer #Japan
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SPORTS SHORTS | Kazuma Okamoto Joins the Blue Jays | JAPAN Forward
Reporting on the Blue Jays signing Kazuma Okamoto to a four-year deal, Aoyama Gakuin's Tokyo-Hakone Ekiden three-peat, Aaron Wolf's wrestling debut, and more.
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January 5, 2026 at 4:32 PM
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Monday's late night #sportsnews digest.
#MLB #ekiden #wrestling
#skijumping #RiceBowl #soccer #Japan
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SPORTS SHORTS | Kazuma Okamoto Joins the Blue Jays | JAPAN Forward
Reporting on the Blue Jays signing Kazuma Okamoto to a four-year deal, Aoyama Gakuin's Tokyo-Hakone Ekiden three-peat, Aaron Wolf's wrestling debut, and more.
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January 5, 2026 at 4:32 PM
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Monday's late night #sportsnews digest.
#MLB #ekiden #wrestling
#skijumping #RiceBowl #soccer #Japan
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SPORTS SHORTS | Kazuma Okamoto Joins the Blue Jays | JAPAN Forward
Reporting on the Blue Jays signing Kazuma Okamoto to a four-year deal, Aoyama Gakuin's Tokyo-Hakone Ekiden three-peat, Aaron Wolf's wrestling debut, and more.
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January 5, 2026 at 4:31 PM
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Happy New Year. Best wishes for success and good health in 2026.
#YearoftheHorse
#馬年
January 1, 2026 at 6:40 AM
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Happy New Year. Best wishes for success and good health in 2026.
#YearoftheHorse
#馬年
January 1, 2026 at 6:40 AM
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A final column for 2025.

#Sportsnews #commentary #Japan #MLB #boxing #ShoheiOhtani #NaoyaInoue
#yearinreview #ShigeoNagashima
#ニュース
#スポーツ
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ODDS and EVENS | Sayonara to a Memorable Sports Year | JAPAN Forward
Naoya Inoue and Shohei Ohtani were the headliners, and many others shined in their respective sports, providing lots of material for Odds and Evens columns.
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December 31, 2025 at 8:50 AM
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Saturday night title fight recap:
#boxing #InouePicasso #NaoyaInoue #sportsnews
#ボクシング
#井上尚弥
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Naoya Inoue Beats Alan Picasso by Unanimous Decision in Riyadh | SportsLook
For the first time in his illustrious boxing career, undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue went the distance in back-to-back fights.
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December 27, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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Sunday race recap:
#horseracing #ArimaKinen #競馬
#有馬記念2025 #Japan
#MuseumMile #CristianDemuro
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Arima Kinen: Museum Mile Claims Half-Length Victory in the Race's 70th Running | SportsLook
With Cristian Demuro handling the reins, Museum Mile swung wide around the final two corners and unleashed a powerful late charge to earn the Arima Kinen win.
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December 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Reporting on the life and death of a golf legend.
#JumboOzaki #尾崎将司
#golf #ゴルフ
#Sportsnews #obituary
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OBITUARY | Jumbo Ozaki, Japan's Winningest Golfer, Dies at 78 | SportsLook
During his legendary career, Jumbo Ozaki won 113 golf tournaments, including 94 on the Japan Golf Tour. He became a pro golfer after a brief baseball career.
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December 26, 2025 at 5:57 AM
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Saturday night title fight recap:
#boxing #InouePicasso #NaoyaInoue #sportsnews
#ボクシング
#井上尚弥
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Naoya Inoue Beats Alan Picasso by Unanimous Decision in Riyadh | SportsLook
For the first time in his illustrious boxing career, undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue went the distance in back-to-back fights.
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December 27, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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A look ahead to Saturday night's #InouePicasso title fight in Riyadh.
#boxing #commentary #NaoyaInoue
#井上尚弥
#ボクシング
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ODDS and EVENS | Naoya Inoue Faces Youthful Challenger in Latest Title Fight | SportsLook
In Riyadh, unbeaten champ Naoya Inoue will meet Mexico's Alan Picasso, who is 25.
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December 26, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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Sunday's big 🐎 race in #Japan - the 70th running of the #ArimaKinen.
#horseracing #sportsnews #sportsmedia #競馬
#有馬記念
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Arima Kinen Preview: The Final G1 Race of 2025 | SportsLook
Regaleira has a shot at becoming only the fifth horse to win the Arima Kinen in back-to-back years. Symboli Kris S was the most recent repeat winner in 2003.
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December 26, 2025 at 1:21 AM
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Saturday race recap:
#horseracing #JRA #HopefulStakes #競馬
#Sportsnews #Japan
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Hopeful Stakes: Lovcen Triumphs in His 2nd Career Start | SportsLook
Powered by a strong closing kick, the World Premiere offspring overtook the frontrunners in the final strides in the 42nd running of the Hopeful Stakes.
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December 27, 2025 at 11:17 AM
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A look ahead to Saturday night's #InouePicasso title fight in Riyadh.
#boxing #commentary #NaoyaInoue
#井上尚弥
#ボクシング
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ODDS and EVENS | Naoya Inoue Faces Youthful Challenger in Latest Title Fight | SportsLook
In Riyadh, unbeaten champ Naoya Inoue will meet Mexico's Alan Picasso, who is 25.
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December 26, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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Reporting on the life and death of a golf legend.
#JumboOzaki #尾崎将司
#golf #ゴルフ
#Sportsnews #obituary
featured.japan-forward.com/sportslook/o...
OBITUARY | Jumbo Ozaki, Japan's Winningest Golfer, Dies at 78 | SportsLook
During his legendary career, Jumbo Ozaki won 113 golf tournaments, including 94 on the Japan Golf Tour. He became a pro golfer after a brief baseball career.
featured.japan-forward.com
December 26, 2025 at 5:57 AM
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Sunday's big 🐎 race in #Japan - the 70th running of the #ArimaKinen.
#horseracing #sportsnews #sportsmedia #競馬
#有馬記念
featured.japan-forward.com/sportslook/a...
Arima Kinen Preview: The Final G1 Race of 2025 | SportsLook
Regaleira has a shot at becoming only the fifth horse to win the Arima Kinen in back-to-back years. Symboli Kris S was the most recent repeat winner in 2003.
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December 26, 2025 at 1:21 AM
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NEW from JAPAN Forward's sports desk:
#horseracing #競馬
#HopefulStakes #JRA
#ホープフルＳ
#Sportsnews
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Hopeful Stakes Preview: Chasing Glory at the End of the Year | SportsLook
The 2,000-meter Hopeful Stakes is the only Grade 1 race that gives youngsters preferring longer distances a chance to shine at the top level.
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December 25, 2025 at 6:49 AM
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#Christmas column flashback (2024):
#Konishiki #sumo #sumowrestling
#giftofgiving #goodnews #Japan
#相撲
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[ODDS and EVENS] Konishiki Receives Gift of Life for Christmas | JAPAN Forward
Former sumo wrestler Konishiki, who was battling serious health issues, had a successful kidney transplant on December 4. His wife was the organ donor.
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December 26, 2025 at 12:45 AM
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NEW from JAPAN Forward's sports desk:
#horseracing #競馬
#HopefulStakes #JRA
#ホープフルＳ
#Sportsnews
featured.japan-forward.com/sportslook/h...
Hopeful Stakes Preview: Chasing Glory at the End of the Year | SportsLook
The 2,000-meter Hopeful Stakes is the only Grade 1 race that gives youngsters preferring longer distances a chance to shine at the top level.
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December 25, 2025 at 6:49 AM
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New #sportsnews digest:
#figureskating #TEAMJAPAN
#日本代表
#フィギュア #Olympics
Also, news items on #MunetakaMurakami, #skijumping, #soccer and #ekiden.
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December 23, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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New #sportsnews digest:
#figureskating #TEAMJAPAN
#日本代表
#フィギュア #Olympics
Also, news items on #MunetakaMurakami, #skijumping, #soccer and #ekiden.
featured.japan-forward.com/sportslook/s...
December 23, 2025 at 4:35 PM