Ed Odeven is a sports editor and correspondent for JAPAN Forward, focusing on local sports news in Japan. With a passion for sports, Ed covers a wide range of topics including baseball, basketball, snowboarding, and more. He has also authored the book "Going 15 Rounds With Jerry Izenberg."
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Seeking to bolster their pitching staff after missing the playoffs for the 10th straight year, the Angels are adding left-hander Yusei Kikuchi to the rotation.
![[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Rui Hachimura Embroiled in an Ongoing Feud with the JBA](https://cdn.japan-forward.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Hachimura-JF-1201.jpg)
By: Ed Odeven
NBA forward Rui Hachimura isn't happy with the JBA's decision to renew national team coach Tom Hovasse's contract, sparking discord and a PR crisis.
After opening the season with a 2-6 record in the B.League second division, the new-look Rizing Zephyr Fukuoka have reeled off 11 straight victories.
![[ODDS and EVENS] Golf Success in 2024: Rio Takeda and Takumi Kanaya Made Their Mark](https://cdn.japan-forward.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Odds-and-Evens-Golf-JF-1205.jpg)
By: Ed Odeven
Takeda secured the JLPGA season crown with eight tournament titles, while Kanaya was the most consistent player on Japan's men's pro golf tour.
![[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Dodgers Manager Has High Expectations for Ohtani and Yamamoto in 2025](https://cdn.japan-forward.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/JSN-Dodgers-JF-1208.jpg)
By: Ed Odeven
After leading the Dodgers to a World Series title in 2024, Dave Roberts expects the Japanese stars to make key contributions in the upcoming season.
Rising star Kai Sotto, who made his B.League debut in March 2023 for the Hiroshima Dragonflies, has raised his game at both ends of the court for his new team.
![[ODDS and EVENS] Vissel Kobe Maintained Hunger for Another Title and Fulfilled Their Goal](https://cdn.japan-forward.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/OddsandEvens-JF-1212.jpg)
By: Ed Odeven
For Vissel Kobe, led by manager Takayuki Yoshida, a victory on the final day of the 2024 J.League season wrapped up their second consecutive J.League title.
![[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Naoya Inoue Title Fight Postponed Until January 24](https://cdn.japan-forward.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Notebook-JF-1215.jpg)
By: Ed Odeven
Super bantamweight champ Naoya Inoue was to face Sam Goodman on December 24, but the fight was rescheduled after the Aussie was cut above his eye in training.
After a banner 12-year career with the Yomiuri Giants, pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano, now 35, achieved his goal of signing a contract with an MLB team.
The B.League season is a 60-game grind featuring ups and downs for every team. And head coaches are like train conductors guiding their teams on this lengthy journey. For each bench boss, an important part of the job is prioritizing how much time to spend reviewing a win or a loss with their team while
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![[ODDS and EVENS] B.League Season Moves Quickly From Game to Game](https://cdn.japan-forward.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/OddsandEvens-JF-1219.jpg)