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Asa, Hakuho make it 8-0 at Kyushu sumo

Sports › 06:15 PM JST - 22nd November

Asashoryu won handily over Tochiozan and Hakuho also reached 8-0 Sunday as the Mongolian grand champions remained on a collision course at the Kyushu Grand…
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NPB Under-26 team ties university all-stars

Sports › 05:43 PM JST - 22nd November

A select team of Under-26 professionals played a university all-star team to a 1-1 tie Sunday in a game to commemorate the 60th anniversary of…
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Takahashi, Suzuki make Grand Prix Final

Sports › 10:08 AM JST - 22nd November

Daisuke Takahashi won the men's free skate to finish second at Skate Canada on Saturday and Akiko Suzuki placed fifth in the women's event as…
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Highly touted schoolboy Kikuchi agrees to terms with Seibu

Sports › 05:42 AM JST - 22nd November

Hanamaki Higashi High School left-hander Yusei Kikuchi agreed to terms with the Seibu Lions on Saturday. The 18-year-old top prospect will receive a signing bonus…
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Japan wins 3rd straight at World Grand Champions Cup

Sports › 04:40 AM JST - 22nd November

Japan defeated Iran in a full-set thriller to improve its win-loss record to 3-0 at the men's World Grand Champions Cup on Saturday. The host…
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Kashima back on top of J-League

Sports › 03:48 AM JST - 22nd November

Takuya Nozawa fired Kashima Antlers back to the top of the J-League with a super strike in a 1-0 win away to Kyoto Sanga on…
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Tenku loses decision to S Korean WBA champ Choi

Sports › 03:18 AM JST - 22nd November

Japanese challenger Tsubasa Tenku lost a unanimous decision on Saturday to South Korean WBA featherweight champion Choi Hyun Mi. Tenku failed in the match held…
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Japan defender Tulio to leave Urawa

Sports › 02:28 AM JST - 22nd November

Japan defender Marcus Tulio Tanaka will leave Urawa Reds when his contract expires at the end of this season, soccer sources said Saturday. The 28-year-old…
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Asashoryu, Hakuho still cruising at Kyushu sumo

Sports › 06:03 PM JST - 21st November

Yokozuna Asashoryu deployed an overarm throw to dispatch Kakuryu and remain undefeated heading at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Saturday. Asashoryu stayed tied for…
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Japan beat Canada to complete test match double

Sports › 05:45 PM JST - 21st November

Japan ran in four tries to overpower Canada 27-6 and take the two-game test series between the two nations on Saturday. Japan, who demolished the…
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Molinari moves in front at Dunlop Phoenix

Sports › 04:32 PM JST - 21st November

Edoardo Molinari of Italy shot a 2-under 69 Saturday to take a one-shot lead into the final round of the Dunlop Phoenix Tournament. The 2009…
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Takahashi 2nd after short program at Skate Canada

Sports › 11:50 AM JST - 21st November

Daisuke Takahashi skated a short program free of major errors Friday to place second at Skate Canada, the sixth and final event of the Grand…
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Okada confident Japan can reach World Cup semifinals

Sports › 07:21 AM JST - 21st November

Japan soccer coach Takeshi Okada says his squad's target of a semifinal spot at next year's World Cup remains unchanged no matter who may stand…
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Lee looking forward to challenge with Softbank

Sports › 04:54 AM JST - 21st November

South Korean third baseman Lee Bum Ho said Friday he is relishing the prospect of testing himself against Japan's top hurlers after being unveiled by…
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Mizohata to resign as president of debt-ridden Oita

Sports › 04:48 AM JST - 21st November

Hiroshi Mizohata said Friday he will resign as club president of debt-ridden J-League side Oita Trinita. Relegated Oita were on the verge of bankruptcy before…
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Kitajima victorious in comeback in Tokyo

Sports › 03:18 AM JST - 21st November

Two-time double Olympic breaststroke champion Kosuke Kitajima marked his return to domestic competition with victory in the 100 meters breaststroke final at a time trials…
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Asa, Hakuho breeze to victory in Kyushu sumo

Sports › 07:15 PM JST - 20th November

Asashoryu floored Kotoshogiku to stay on course for his 25th Emperor's Cup at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Friday. The Mongolian firebrand (6-0) retained…
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3 tied for Dunlop Phoenix lead

Sports › 04:27 PM JST - 20th November

Yudai Maeda shot a 6-under 65 on Friday to move into a three-way tie for the lead after the second round of the $2.2 million…
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Japan baseball eyes national team for money

Sports › 07:00 AM JST - 20th November

Facing losses of $3.3 million in 2010, Japanese professional baseball is considering a series of international games involving Japan's national team to bring in revenue.…
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Endo nominated for Asian player of the year award

Sports › 06:31 AM JST - 20th November

Yasuhito Endo has been shortlisted again for the Asian Football Confederation's Player of the Year award. The AFC released the final five nominees on Thursday,…
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