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.
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Quartet of Quarterbacks at Career Crossroads in Upcoming Season
Giants QB Wilson heads the list of signal callers who likely need to perform well or step aside.
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Sharp Sanders Cuts Through Gauntlet of Doubt as Browns Top Panthers
The high-profile rookie turns in a prime-time performance in his NFL preseason debut to earn more snaps for the Browns.
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Must-Watch: Latest NFL Quarterback Drama
Hunter, Rodgers, and Parsons are worth watching as the new football season approaches.
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Ohtani’s Popularity Has Eclipsed That of Japan’s First Baseball HOFer Ichiro
Even as Ichiro Suzuki is enshrined in baseball’s Hall of Fame, the legend of two-way player Shohei Ohtani grows.
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Some Big Names Moved This NBA Offseason, Raising Some Big Questions
Can Kevin Durant, 36, boost the Rockets? Do the Clippers need another injury-prone star? And what’s with that Lillard deal in Portland?
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All Rise to Watch as Sho of a Lifetime Takes Center Stage
Sluggers Judge, Ohtani shine as baseball’s biggest performers as must-see batters in majors.
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McDavid Trade Might Be Best Way Forward After Oilers Slip-Up Again in Stanley Cup Final
Edmonton should get something for NHL superstar, who could exit the team as free agent after next season.
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Rodgers Real-Life Drama Is a Gift to TV, Sports Fans
Legendary QB says his choice to play for Pittsburgh this season was not made because of money, but was “a decision that was best for my soul,”
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Coach Shaming Highlighted Amid Rash of Questionable Firings
Knicks dump Thibodeau, and Stars drop DeBoer in some shocking moves after successful runs.
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Haliburton Makes Super Charge Toward Next Level of Stardom
Despite slights by peers and members of the media, the Indiana guard’s clutch play is driving Pacers.
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Quartet of Quarterbacks at Career Crossroads in Upcoming Season
Giants QB Wilson heads the list of signal callers who likely need to perform well or step aside.
|
Sharp Sanders Cuts Through Gauntlet of Doubt as Browns Top Panthers
The high-profile rookie turns in a prime-time performance in his NFL preseason debut to earn more snaps for the Browns.
|
Must-Watch: Latest NFL Quarterback Drama
Hunter, Rodgers, and Parsons are worth watching as the new football season approaches.
|
Ohtani’s Popularity Has Eclipsed That of Japan’s First Baseball HOFer Ichiro
Even as Ichiro Suzuki is enshrined in baseball’s Hall of Fame, the legend of two-way player Shohei Ohtani grows.
|
Some Big Names Moved This NBA Offseason, Raising Some Big Questions
Can Kevin Durant, 36, boost the Rockets? Do the Clippers need another injury-prone star? And what’s with that Lillard deal in Portland?
|
All Rise to Watch as Sho of a Lifetime Takes Center Stage
Sluggers Judge, Ohtani shine as baseball’s biggest performers as must-see batters in majors.
|
McDavid Trade Might Be Best Way Forward After Oilers Slip-Up Again in Stanley Cup Final
Edmonton should get something for NHL superstar, who could exit the team as free agent after next season.
|
Rodgers Real-Life Drama Is a Gift to TV, Sports Fans
Legendary QB says his choice to play for Pittsburgh this season was not made because of money, but was “a decision that was best for my soul,”
|
Coach Shaming Highlighted Amid Rash of Questionable Firings
Knicks dump Thibodeau, and Stars drop DeBoer in some shocking moves after successful runs.
|
Haliburton Makes Super Charge Toward Next Level of Stardom
Despite slights by peers and members of the media, the Indiana guard’s clutch play is driving Pacers.
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