John E. Gibson
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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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Pitching Sho Isn’t Upstaging Hitting Sho
Dodgers superstar Ohtani overcomes a sluggish start to the season at the plate as he chases the Cy Young Award.
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Golden Knights Have Become Royal Pain for Rest of NHL
The Knights will face the winner of the Montreal Canadiens–Carolina Hurricanes matchup in the Eastern Conference in the Stanley Cup Final.
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Habs Have Great White North Filled With Hope for End of Cup Drought
Montreal looks to melt away 33 years of Canadian Stanley Cup frustration as surprise run in Eastern Conference continues.
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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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