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Ed Odeven
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Veteran journalist in Tokyo. Sports editor: JAPAN Forward and JF's SportsLook. Author: "Going 15 Rounds With Jerry Izenberg." edodevenreporting.com Email: [email protected]
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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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Going 15 Rounds With Jerry Izenberg: Odeven, Ed: 9781393156055: Amazon.com: Books
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Ed Odeven @edodeven.bsky.social · 36m
Sunday rewind: Recap of the 30th Shuka Sho
#horseracing #JRA #競馬
#ShukaSho #Japan #G1race
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Embroidery Triumphs in Shuka Sho to Wrap Up Fillies' Triple Crown | SportsLook
The Admire Mars progeny became the first filly since Daiwa Scarlet in 2007 to win the Oka Sho and the Shuka Sho. Embroidery has won four of her last five races.
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Ed Odeven @edodeven.bsky.social · 9h
In Sunday's #JapanSportsNotebook, reporting on #baseball, #soccer, #tennis and #basketball plus the Quote of the Week.
#HanshinTigers #NPB #プロ野球
#阪神タイガース
#sportsnews
#sportsmedia
#weekendreads
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JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK | Hanshin Tigers Return to the Japan Series After a 1-Year Absence | SportsLook
The Hanshin Tigers, who won the Japan Series title in 2023, swept the Yokohama DeNA BayStars in the Central League Climax Series Final Stage.
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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
www.amazon.com/Going-15-Rou...
Going 15 Rounds With Jerry Izenberg: Odeven, Ed: 9781393156055: Amazon.com: Books
Going 15 Rounds With Jerry Izenberg [Odeven, Ed] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Going 15 Rounds With Jerry Izenberg
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Ed Odeven @edodeven.bsky.social · 9h
In Sunday's #JapanSportsNotebook, reporting on #baseball, #soccer, #tennis and #basketball plus the Quote of the Week.
#HanshinTigers #NPB #プロ野球
#阪神タイガース
#sportsnews
#sportsmedia
#weekendreads
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JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK | Hanshin Tigers Return to the Japan Series After a 1-Year Absence | SportsLook
The Hanshin Tigers, who won the Japan Series title in 2023, swept the Yokohama DeNA BayStars in the Central League Climax Series Final Stage.
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Ed Odeven @edodeven.bsky.social · 1d
Game 4 ⚾️ recap.
#MLB #NLCS #Dodgers
#ShoheiOhtani
#大谷翔平
#ドジャース
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Shohei Ohtani Leads Dodgers to NLCS Sweep with Amazing Game 4 Performance | SportsLook
Reigning NL MVP Shohei Ohtani crushed three home runs and struck out 10 batters in six-plus innings of shutout ball as the Dodgers completed a series sweep.
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Ed Odeven @edodeven.bsky.social · 1d
Preview of Sunday's big race in Japan.
#horseracing #ShukaSho
#競馬 #秋華賞
#sportsnews #sportsmedia
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Shuka Sho Preview: Fillies' Triple Crown Finale Generates Excitement | SportsLook
Embroidery and Kamunyak won the first two legs of the Fillies' Triple Crown, and the 30th running of the Shuka Sho will wrap up this year's trio of races.
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Ed Odeven @edodeven.bsky.social · 2d
#Basketball 🏀 #commentary:
Chiba Jets Display Determination and Improve to 5-0
#Japan #BLeague #ChibaJets
#Bリーグ #バスケ
#千葉ジェッツ
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ODDS and EVENS | Chiba Jets Display Determination and Improve to 5-0 | SportsLook
In a marquee B.League game in the season's first month, the Chiba Jets beat the defending champion Utsunomiya Brex. It was a playoff-like test for both teams.
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Ed Odeven @edodeven.bsky.social · 2d
#Basketball 🏀 #commentary:
Chiba Jets Display Determination and Improve to 5-0
#Japan #BLeague #ChibaJets
#Bリーグ #バスケ
#千葉ジェッツ
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ODDS and EVENS | Chiba Jets Display Determination and Improve to 5-0 | SportsLook
In a marquee B.League game in the season's first month, the Chiba Jets beat the defending champion Utsunomiya Brex. It was a playoff-like test for both teams.
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Ed Odeven @edodeven.bsky.social · 3d
#Basketball 🏀 #commentary:
Chiba Jets Display Determination and Improve to 5-0
#Japan #BLeague #ChibaJets
#Bリーグ #バスケ
#千葉ジェッツ
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Ed Odeven @edodeven.bsky.social · 3d
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Ed Odeven @edodeven.bsky.social · 3d
#Basketball 🏀 #commentary:
Chiba Jets Display Determination and Improve to 5-0
#Japan #BLeague #ChibaJets
#Bリーグ #バスケ
#千葉ジェッツ
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Ed Odeven @edodeven.bsky.social · 4d
#MLB reporting:
#Dodgers
#YoshinobuYamamoto
#NLCS
#ドジャース
#山本由伸
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Dodgers Pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto Tosses a 3-Hitter in NLCS Game 2 | SportsLook
The reigning World Series champion Dodgers defeated the Brewers 5-1 to take a commanding 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series, which now shifts to Los Angeles.
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Ed Odeven @edodeven.bsky.social · 4d
#MLB reporting:
#Dodgers
#YoshinobuYamamoto
#NLCS
#ドジャース
#山本由伸
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Dodgers Pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto Tosses a 3-Hitter in NLCS Game 2 | SportsLook
The reigning World Series champion Dodgers defeated the Brewers 5-1 to take a commanding 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series, which now shifts to Los Angeles.
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Ed Odeven @edodeven.bsky.social · 5d
Japan Soccer Squad Makes History with 1st-Ever Victory Over Brazil
#soccer #futbol #football⚽️
#サッカー
#サッカー日本代表
#SAMURAIBLUE
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Japan Soccer Squad Makes History with 1st-Ever Victory Over Brazil | SportsLook
The Samurai Blue rallied for a 3-2 victory, earning a soccer win over Brazil after 13 previous winless attempts since their first match in 1989.
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Ed Odeven @edodeven.bsky.social · 7d
NEW column:
Ukrainian wrestler Aonishiki has journeyed from the bottom to the top of sumo's six-division structure faster than anyone since the current era's start in 1958.
#sumo #Aonishiki #Ukraine
#相撲 #安青錦 #weekendreads #sumowrestling
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ODDS and EVENS | Aonishiki Forges Ahead with Ambitious Sumo Goals | SportsLook
Ukrainian wrestler Aonishiki has journeyed from the bottom to the top of sumo's six-division structure faster than anyone since the current era's start in 1958.
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Ed Odeven @edodeven.bsky.social · 7d
A quick recap of the final round of the #BaycurrentClassic.
#golf #PGATour #Yokohama
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Xander Schauffele Wins the Baycurrent Classic in Yokohama | SportsLook
Golfer Xander Schauffele, who was tied for the lead heading into the final round at Yokohama Country Club, claimed his 10th career title on the PGA Tour.
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Ed Odeven @edodeven.bsky.social · 7d
A quick recap of the final round of the #BaycurrentClassic.
#golf #PGATour #Yokohama
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Xander Schauffele Wins the Baycurrent Classic in Yokohama | SportsLook
Golfer Xander Schauffele, who was tied for the lead heading into the final round at Yokohama Country Club, claimed his 10th career title on the PGA Tour.
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Ed Odeven @edodeven.bsky.social · 7d
NEW column:
Ukrainian wrestler Aonishiki has journeyed from the bottom to the top of sumo's six-division structure faster than anyone since the current era's start in 1958.
#sumo #Aonishiki #Ukraine
#相撲 #安青錦 #weekendreads #sumowrestling
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ODDS and EVENS | Aonishiki Forges Ahead with Ambitious Sumo Goals | SportsLook
Ukrainian wrestler Aonishiki has journeyed from the bottom to the top of sumo's six-division structure faster than anyone since the current era's start in 1958.
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Ed Odeven @edodeven.bsky.social · 9d
#Volleyball feature reporting for JAPAN Forward/SportsLook:
#SuntorySunbirds
#SirSafetyPerugia
#YukiIshikawa
#RanTakahashi
#バレーボール
#日本代表
#石川祐希
#高橋藍
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Volleyball: World Challenge Series Gives High-Level Preparation for the Season | SportsLook
Japan national team stars Yuki Ishikawa of Italian club Perugia and Suntory's Ran Takahashi squared off in an exhibition series, thrilling fans in Tokyo.
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Ed Odeven @edodeven.bsky.social · 9d
#Volleyball feature reporting for JAPAN Forward/SportsLook:
#SuntorySunbirds
#SirSafetyPerugia
#YukiIshikawa
#RanTakahashi
#バレーボール
#日本代表
#石川祐希
#高橋藍
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Volleyball: World Challenge Series Gives High-Level Preparation for the Season | SportsLook
Japan national team stars Yuki Ishikawa of Italian club Perugia and Suntory's Ran Takahashi squared off in an exhibition series, thrilling fans in Tokyo.
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Ed Odeven @edodeven.bsky.social · 11d
#MLB reporting for JAPAN Forward's SportsLook on #Dodgers pitcher #RokiSasaki.
#プロ野球 #大リーグ #ドジャース
#佐々木朗希
#baseball
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Roki Sasaki is Handling the Pressure of Being a Closer | SportsLook
In the National League Division Series, Roki Sasaki earned saves in Games 1 and 2, helping the Dodgers continue their quest to win back-to-back MLB titles.
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Ed Odeven @edodeven.bsky.social · 11d
#MLB reporting for JAPAN Forward's SportsLook on #Dodgers pitcher #RokiSasaki.
#プロ野球 #大リーグ #ドジャース
#佐々木朗希
#baseball
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Roki Sasaki is Handling the Pressure of Being a Closer | SportsLook
In the National League Division Series, Roki Sasaki earned saves in Games 1 and 2, helping the Dodgers continue their quest to win back-to-back MLB titles.
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Ed Odeven @edodeven.bsky.social · 12d
Monday's late-night news digest leads off with a short profile of @HawaiiFootball kicker #KanseiMatsuzawa.
#CollegeFootball
#松澤寛政
#アメフト🏈
Additional reporting on baseball, basketball, figure skating, soccer and golf.
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SPORTS SHORTS | Kansei Matsuzawa Making His Mark as University of Hawaii Kicker | SportsLook
Reporting on American college football standout Kansei Matsuzawa and his unique path to success from Japan, Marines manager Masato Yoshii's departure and more.
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Ed Odeven @edodeven.bsky.social · 12d
Today's #editorial
#Paralympics #Russia #Ukraine
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Keep Russia Out Of Paralympics Until It Ends Its War on Ukraine | SportsLook
The Paralympics have their roots in the rehabilitation of individuals wounded in wars. Institutionally, the IPC is expected to show aversion to aggression.
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Ed Odeven @edodeven.bsky.social · 12d
Monday's late-night news digest leads off with a short profile of @HawaiiFootball kicker #KanseiMatsuzawa.
#CollegeFootball
#松澤寛政
#アメフト🏈
Additional reporting on baseball, basketball, figure skating, soccer and golf.
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SPORTS SHORTS | Kansei Matsuzawa Making His Mark as University of Hawaii Kicker | SportsLook
Reporting on American college football standout Kansei Matsuzawa and his unique path to success from Japan, Marines manager Masato Yoshii's departure and more.
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