John E. Gibson
Author
John E. Gibson has covered pro baseball in Japan for about 20 years and brings great knowledge and insight across the sports spectrum. His experience includes stints at The Orange County Register, The Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, The Redlands Daily Facts and The Yomiuri Shimbun’s English newspaper in Tokyo.
LATEST
From Disappointments and Debacles, to Dreams and Destiny
Team USA recovers from dramatic first-week letdowns to emotional victories and a record 33-medal performance at the Winter Olympics in Italy.
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Stolz Scorches Speed Skating Track for Olympic Record, 2nd Gold in Italy
The American star matches Eric Heiden as the only other man to double in 500 meters and 1,000 meters in one Olympic Games.
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‘Quad God’ 1 of Many American Athletes Forced to Find Silver Lining at Olympics
Malinin falls twice to join growing list of strong U.S. competitors coming up short of gold in Italy.
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From Disaster to a Dream: Johnson Makes Course Correction After Vonn Goes Down
The Wyoming native speeds to first U.S. gold at the Olympic Games as Vonn’s much-anticipated run ends in a crash.
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Australian Open Men’s Final: Djokovic Short of All-Time Slam Mark
Djokovic still has his strong serve and textbook form at age 38, but Alcaraz, 22, won in four sets. The Serb remains tied with Margaret Court at 24 titles.
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Darnold’s NFC Championship Game Performance Caps a Remarkable Turnaround
The 28-year-old journeyman landed the Seahawks in the Super Bowl with a flawless game against the Rams.
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Cashed-Up Champion Dodgers Gather Stars as Critics Cry Foul
Addition of outfielder Tucker pushes team’s league-high payroll near $400 million.
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Stafford Stars in Role of Potential MVP as Rams Survive Panthers
The Los Angeles quarterback was sharp in a late scoring drive as the team advanced with a comeback victory in the wild-card matchup.
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Thanksgiving Day Schedule Keeps the Turkeys on the Table, Off the Tube
Rash of poorly performing quarterbacks across the NFL has made some teams hard to watch.
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Week 11 Provides Tough Test for NFL Teams Lacking in Muscle
The Chiefs lead the list of clubs that will have to make a second-half push for the postseason.
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From Disappointments and Debacles, to Dreams and Destiny
Team USA recovers from dramatic first-week letdowns to emotional victories and a record 33-medal performance at the Winter Olympics in Italy.
|
Stolz Scorches Speed Skating Track for Olympic Record, 2nd Gold in Italy
The American star matches Eric Heiden as the only other man to double in 500 meters and 1,000 meters in one Olympic Games.
|
‘Quad God’ 1 of Many American Athletes Forced to Find Silver Lining at Olympics
Malinin falls twice to join growing list of strong U.S. competitors coming up short of gold in Italy.
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From Disaster to a Dream: Johnson Makes Course Correction After Vonn Goes Down
The Wyoming native speeds to first U.S. gold at the Olympic Games as Vonn’s much-anticipated run ends in a crash.
|
Australian Open Men’s Final: Djokovic Short of All-Time Slam Mark
Djokovic still has his strong serve and textbook form at age 38, but Alcaraz, 22, won in four sets. The Serb remains tied with Margaret Court at 24 titles.
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Darnold’s NFC Championship Game Performance Caps a Remarkable Turnaround
The 28-year-old journeyman landed the Seahawks in the Super Bowl with a flawless game against the Rams.
|
Cashed-Up Champion Dodgers Gather Stars as Critics Cry Foul
Addition of outfielder Tucker pushes team’s league-high payroll near $400 million.
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Stafford Stars in Role of Potential MVP as Rams Survive Panthers
The Los Angeles quarterback was sharp in a late scoring drive as the team advanced with a comeback victory in the wild-card matchup.
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Thanksgiving Day Schedule Keeps the Turkeys on the Table, Off the Tube
Rash of poorly performing quarterbacks across the NFL has made some teams hard to watch.
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Week 11 Provides Tough Test for NFL Teams Lacking in Muscle
The Chiefs lead the list of clubs that will have to make a second-half push for the postseason.
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