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Sports writers Ed Odeven and Colin Morrison join the podcast to discuss the latest victory by boxer Naoya Inoue, giving him all four major bantamweight division titles.
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With more than one-fourth of the season complete, the Chiba Jets are thriving under Patrick's leadership, relying on high-energy play and tenacious defense.
![[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Kei Nishikori Aims to Launch Comeback in February at Delray Beach Open - Vimarsana News](https://japan-forward.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Kei-Nishikori-JSN-1204.jpg)
After missing the entire 2022 season following hip surgery, Kei Nishikori is expected to return to competition after the Australian Open.
![[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Samurai Blue Stumble in Final FIFA World Cup Tuneup - Vimarsana News](https://japan-forward.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/cropped-soccer4-1120-scaled.jpg)
Admitting the loss to Canada was a blow to the players, manager Hajime Moriyasu said preparations needed for the upcoming FIFA World Cup won't change.
Yutaro Sugimoto drove in the only run in the third inning, and Orix ended Yakult pitcher Masanori Ishikawa's chance of winning Game 4 in back-to-back years.