TOKYO -- The World Cup soccer tournament gave online sports streaming a boost in Japan after a slow start, drawing record numbers of viewers while TV networks stepped back.
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World Cup marked big win for sports streaming in Japan
Abema platform draws tens of millions of viewers for live games
The Abema streaming platform showed every World Cup match for free in Japan. (Photo by Makoto Okada)
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