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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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“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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Review of "Going 15 Rounds With Jerry Izenberg" combined with an interview with the author.
#JerryIzenberg #books #readingcommunity
#journalism
#sportshistory #Boxing #NFL
#MLB #WritingCommunity
#SuperBowl
#MuhammadAli
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NYF Book Review: Going 15 Rounds With Jerry Izenberg - NY FIGHTS
Jacob Rodriguez reviews the book titled 15 rounds with Jerry Izenberg. Jacob also interviews the author Ed Odeven.
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February 3, 2026 at 6:07 PM
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New 🏀 column on #Japan's　men's national team coaching change - #TomHovasse departs; #DaiOketani takes over
#Commentary #sportsnews #FIBA #AkatsukiJapan #バスケ
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ODDS and EVENS | JBA Parts Ways with Tom Hovasse Weeks Before 2027 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers | JAPAN Forward
Tom Hovasse guided both the men's and women's national squads over the past decade. Now, Ryukyu head coach Dai Oketani takes over as the men's bench boss.
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February 3, 2026 at 1:05 PM
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New 🏀 column on #Japan's　men's national team coaching change - #TomHovasse departs; #DaiOketani takes over
#Commentary #sportsnews #FIBA #AkatsukiJapan #バスケ
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ODDS and EVENS | JBA Parts Ways with Tom Hovasse Weeks Before 2027 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers | JAPAN Forward
Tom Hovasse guided both the men's and women's national squads over the past decade. Now, Ryukyu head coach Dai Oketani takes over as the men's bench boss.
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February 3, 2026 at 1:05 PM
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Today's #editorial:
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#NPB #baseball #プロ野球
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Pro Baseball Spring Training is Starting, But Will New Heavy Hitters Emerge? | JAPAN Forward
Clearly, not only NPB, but the entire baseball world, must work with a sense of urgency to discover and develop the next generation of Japanese sluggers.
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February 3, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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Today's #editorial:
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#NPB #baseball #プロ野球
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Pro Baseball Spring Training is Starting, But Will New Heavy Hitters Emerge? | JAPAN Forward
Clearly, not only NPB, but the entire baseball world, must work with a sense of urgency to discover and develop the next generation of Japanese sluggers.
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February 3, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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In addition to reporting on the upcoming Olympics, news items on tennis, volleyball, basketball, boxing and baseball plus the Quote of the Week.
#JapanSportsNotebook
#MilanoCortina2026 #TeamJapan #sportsnews #オリンピック
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JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK | Olympics: Ambitious Medal Target for Japan | JAPAN Forward
In Italy, after its solid 18-medal haul at the Beijing Olympics, Japan is aiming to surpass that total and establish a national record at the 2026 Winter Games.
japan-forward.com
February 1, 2026 at 3:58 PM
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In addition to reporting on the upcoming Olympics, news items on tennis, volleyball, basketball, boxing and baseball plus the Quote of the Week.
#JapanSportsNotebook
#MilanoCortina2026 #TeamJapan #sportsnews #オリンピック
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JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK | Olympics: Ambitious Medal Target for Japan | JAPAN Forward
In Italy, after its solid 18-medal haul at the Beijing Olympics, Japan is aiming to surpass that total and establish a national record at the 2026 Winter Games.
japan-forward.com
February 1, 2026 at 3:58 PM
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Reporting on Natsumi Tsunoda's retirement...
#NatsumiTsunoda
#judo #Olympics #worldchampion
#goldmedalist #柔道
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Natsumi Tsunoda, a 3-Time World Champion Judoka, Retires at 33 | JAPAN Forward
In 2024, Natsumi Tsunoda captured Japan's first medal at the Paris Olympics, winning the women's 48-kg title. Now, she wants to help promote judo and exercise.
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January 31, 2026 at 9:13 AM
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NEW column for JAPAN Forward:
#soccer #U23AsianCup #Japan
#日本代表 #サッカー
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ODDS and EVENS | U23 Asian Cup Showcased Japan's Talent and Determination | JAPAN Forward
MVP Ryunosuke Sato led the title-winning squad with four goals in the U23 Asian Cup, and Japan became the first nation to win consecutive titles.
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January 30, 2026 at 4:23 PM
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Kosei Inoue: The Power of Sports Heads to the Milan Cortina Olympics | JAPAN Forward
Sports have the power to promote mutual understanding. This will be on display both in Italy in February and in the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in September.
japan-forward.com
January 30, 2026 at 1:50 AM
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NEW column for JAPAN Forward:
#soccer #U23AsianCup #Japan
#日本代表 #サッカー
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ODDS and EVENS | U23 Asian Cup Showcased Japan's Talent and Determination | JAPAN Forward
MVP Ryunosuke Sato led the title-winning squad with four goals in the U23 Asian Cup, and Japan became the first nation to win consecutive titles.
japan-forward.com
January 30, 2026 at 4:23 PM
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Kosei Inoue: The Power of Sports Heads to the Milan Cortina Olympics | JAPAN Forward
Sports have the power to promote mutual understanding. This will be on display both in Italy in February and in the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in September.
japan-forward.com
January 30, 2026 at 1:50 AM
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NEW column by a #judo legend: Kosei Inoue: The Power of Sports Heads to the Milan Cortina Olympics
#Commentary #TEAMJAPAN #sportsnews
#MilanoCortina2026
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January 29, 2026 at 12:27 PM
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January 28, 2026 at 11:13 AM
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The latest from JAPAN Forward's sports desk:
#ShoheiOhtani #MLB
#Sportsnews
#大谷翔平
This article also includes news items on sumo, the Ski Flying World Championships, figure skating and basketball.
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January 27, 2026 at 5:50 PM
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The latest from JAPAN Forward's sports desk:
#ShoheiOhtani #MLB
#Sportsnews
#大谷翔平
This article also includes news items on sumo, the Ski Flying World Championships, figure skating and basketball.
japan-forward.com/sports-short...
japan-forward.com
January 27, 2026 at 5:50 PM
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NEW from JAPAN Forward's sports desk:
#skijumpingfamily #MilanoCortina2026 #Olympics
#オリンピック
#wintersports
#スキージャンプ
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Ski Jumping Suits at the Edge of Olympic Rules | JAPAN Forward
As the Winter Olympics approach, a Mizuno tailor works through the night to keep Japan's ski jumpers compliant and competitive under stricter suit regulations.
japan-forward.com
January 26, 2026 at 4:33 PM
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January 25, 2026 at 7:41 PM
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Sunday rewind: a dramatic conclusion to the first grand #sumo tournament of 2026.
#sumowrestling #Aonishiki #Japan #Ukraine #Sportsnews #NewYearBasho
#相撲
#一月場所
#安青錦
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New Year Basho: Aonishiki Beats Atamifuji in Playoff to Win 2nd Consecutive Title | JAPAN Forward
Rising star Aonishiki, competing in his first tourney as an ozeki, secured the New Year Basho title by using a headlock throw to beat Atamifuji in the playoff.
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January 25, 2026 at 7:39 PM
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The latest from JAPAN Forward's sports desk:
#KaoriSakamoto
#TEAMJAPAN #MilanoCortina2026
#Sportsnews
#weekendreads
#Olympics
Additional news items on horse racing, boxing, tennis, basketball, soccer and baseball.
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JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK | Olympics: Kaori Sakamoto Inspired to Do Her Best | JAPAN Forward
Figure skater Sakamoto, who is retiring later this year, says she also aims to deliver positive energy at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.
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January 25, 2026 at 2:46 PM
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Thursday night column for JAPAN Forward:
#RyoyuKobayashi #skijumpingfamily #Olympics
#MilanoCortina2026
#オリンピック
#TEAMJAPAN
#小林陵侑
#ミラノ五輪
#スキージャンプ
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ODDS and EVENS | Ryoyu Kobayashi Aims to Excel at the 2026 Olympics | JAPAN Forward
After earning gold in the normal hill and a silver in the large hill at the Beijing Games, Ryoyu Kobayashi is focused on exceeding his own impressive feats.
japan-forward.com
January 22, 2026 at 3:47 PM
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NEW from JAPAN Forward's sports desk:
#sumo #sumowrestling
#tourism #Japan #相撲
#sportsbiz
#SportsNews
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More Tourists Are Adding Sumo to Their Itineraries | JAPAN Forward
Foreign visitors are going beyond tournaments to join guided tours and watch practice at sumo stables, expanding how they experience Japan's ancient sport.
japan-forward.com
January 22, 2026 at 3:38 PM
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Thursday night column for JAPAN Forward:
#RyoyuKobayashi #skijumpingfamily #Olympics
#MilanoCortina2026
#オリンピック
#TEAMJAPAN
#小林陵侑
#ミラノ五輪
#スキージャンプ
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ODDS and EVENS | Ryoyu Kobayashi Aims to Excel at the 2026 Olympics | JAPAN Forward
After earning gold in the normal hill and a silver in the large hill at the Beijing Games, Ryoyu Kobayashi is focused on exceeding his own impressive feats.
japan-forward.com
January 22, 2026 at 3:47 PM
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NEW from JAPAN Forward's sports desk:
#sumo #sumowrestling
#tourism #Japan #相撲
#sportsbiz
#SportsNews
japan-forward.com/more-tourist...
More Tourists Are Adding Sumo to Their Itineraries | JAPAN Forward
Foreign visitors are going beyond tournaments to join guided tours and watch practice at sumo stables, expanding how they experience Japan's ancient sport.
japan-forward.com
January 22, 2026 at 3:38 PM
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Tuesday's late-night #sportsnews digest for JAPAN Forward:
#sumo #sumowrestling
#JapaneseCulture
#NewYearBasho
#相撲
#一月場所
Additional reporting on golf, snowboarding, soccer and tennis.
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SPORTS SHORTS | Sumo: Title Up for Grabs at the New Year Basho | JAPAN Forward
Reporting on the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament, Hideki Matsuyama's first golf tourney of 2026, snowboarder Kokomo Murase's victory in Switzerland and more.
japan-forward.com
January 20, 2026 at 5:02 PM