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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Just Past Season’s Quarter Pole, MLB Has Major Disappointments, Big Surprises
The Rays and Braves are among the biggest surprises, while the BoSox and Mets continue to befuddle experts.
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Trio of NBA 1st-Round Game 7s Sets Stage for Drama
The Pistons kick off must-see action with a close victory over the Magic in a comeback from the brink of elimination.
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Baby-Faced Bopper Murakami Making Big-Boy Impact
The first-year import is changing the way MLB teams view power hitters from Japan.
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Early Hits to Pitching Staff Have Dodgers in Vulnerable Position
The biggest problem in the rotation has been the up-and-down innings from the much-heralded righty from Japan, Roki Sasaki.
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NBA Rebounds From Tank-Plagued Regular Season With Play-In Drama
Portland’s victory, Charlotte’s strong showing, and Golden State’s up-and-down games were a great warmup for the playoffs.
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Lakers Go From Playoff Contender to Pretender in Less Than a Week
LA’s playoff hopes dim with a pair of blowout losses to the Thunder and injuries to its two leading scorers.
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For It’s 1, 2, 3 Strikes Let’s Check, at the Old Ball Game
Color commentator Pérez gives early take on 1st week of MLB’s new ABS Challenge System.
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Yamamoto, Dodgers Show Complete Game in Opener With 3-Peat as Goal
World Series MVP Yamamoto sharp, as offense produces and bullpen shuts down Arizona in strong start for LA.
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‘Artificial Restrictions,’ Approach Continue to Play Roles in US Downfall at WBC
Americans lag in commitment in their efforts to conquer the World Baseball Classic competition.
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Early March Madness From WBC, NBA, NFL Takes the Stage
The sports world collectively beat the NCAA Tournament in providing drama with accomplishments and controversy in a historic week.
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