Yohei Oshima of Chunichi Dragons acquired the rights to declare free agency on August 16. He is 30 years old Center fielder, and played in Dragons until 2010. The four days ago, Ryosuke Hirata of the same team also acquired the rights to declare free agency. He is 28 years old Right fielder, and played in Dragons until 2006. In Japanese proffesional baseball, The …
Gary Lineker made two contributions to Japanese football
On August 13, Premier League of the 2016-17 season kicked off. At that day, “Match of the Day” that highlights program of Premier League was broadcasted on BBC. And Gary Lineker of commentator appeared in underwear on the program. Because he said that appeare in underwear on the program if Leicester City is champion in 2015-2016 season. So he kept the promise …
Japan were Semifinalist in Sevens, The roundup of match at Rio
There was the Men’s Rugby sevens match of Japan vs France in Rio Olympics at Deodoro Stadium, on August 10. This was the quarterfinals match. In group stage, Japan won New Zealand All Blacks and Kenya, so was the 2-position in group C. France won Spain and Australia, so was the 2-position in group B. In the 3rd minute of …
The reason for which Japan win New Zealand All Blacks in Sevens
On August 9, there was the Men’s Rugby sevens match of Japan vs New Zealand in Rio Olympics at Deodoro Stadium, Rio de Janeiro. In Japan team, Akihito Yamada who’s the star player of Japan national rugby union was not the last member with injury, but Sonny Bill Williams was the starting lineups in All Blacks. In the 3rd …
Tetsuto Yamada injured his back, the prospect when his return
There was the game of Tokyo Yakult Swallows vs Chunichi Dragons at Nagoya Dome, on August 9. Tetsuto Yamada of Swallows entered the batting order as 3rd hitter. In the top of the 1st inning, Yamada ground out to third. He was a second baseman, took up defensive positions in the bottom of inning. But he complained of heavy …
Ichiro Suzuki got 3000th hit, Let’s compare with MLB legends
There was the game of Miami Marlins vs Colorado Rockies at Coors Field, August 7. Starting pitcher was Adam Conley of Marlins and Jonathan Gray of Rockies. On this day, Alex Rodriguez of New York Yankees announced his retirement but Ichiro Suzuki of Marlins entered the batting order as 6th hitter. In the top of the 7th inning, Ichiro got …
Bo-Mee Lee got prize money of 100 million yen in 2016 season
“Meiji Cup” of Japan LPGA tournament held until August 5 to August 7, at Sapporo International Country Club in Hokkaido. In this tournament, Bo-Mee Lee rounded score of 69 on 1st day and 67 on 2nd day. She became the tournament leader together with Ai Suzuki. The last day, Lee played the stats of 70 so her score …
“The little Daimajin” Yasuaki Yamasaki becomes hittable now
There was the game of Yokohama Dena Baystars vs Chunichi Dragons at Yokohama Stadium, in August 5. Starting pitcher was Kenta Ishida of Baystars and Raul Valdes of Dragons. In the top of the 1st inning, Masahiro Araki of Dragons hit a double from Ishida, Dragons was the first to score. But in the bottom of the 6th inning, Takayuki Kajitani …
Nigeria come to Brazil on match day, win Japan 5-4
Football of Rio Olympic games began, there was the match of Japan vs Nigeria at Arena da Amazonia in Manaus, on August 4. Before the match, Nigeria national team had been practicing in Atlanta, United states of america. Because they got the gold medal in 1996 Atlanta Olympics, so practiced in there for good luck. In addition, the reason that …