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Lee looking forward to challenge with Softbank

Sports › Saturday 21st November, 04:54 AM JST

MIYAZAKI — 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

OITA — 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…

Kitajima victorious in comeback in Tokyo

Sports › 03:18 AM JST - 21st November

TOKYO — 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…

Asa, Hakuho breeze to victory in Kyushu sumo

Sports › 07:15 PM JST - 20th November

FUKUOKA — 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…

3 tied for Dunlop Phoenix lead

Sports › 04:27 PM JST - 20th November

MIYAZAKI — 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…

Japan baseball eyes national team for money

Sports › 07:00 AM JST - 20th November

TOKYO — 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.…

Endo nominated for Asian player of the year award

Sports › 06:31 AM JST - 20th November

KUALA LUMPUR — 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,…

Kuboya leads Dunlop Phoenix

Sports › 03:40 AM JST - 20th November

MIYAZAKI — Kenichi Kuboya shot a 6-under 65 on Thursday to take a three-stroke lead after the first round of the $2.2 million Dunlop Phoenix. Kuboya teed…

Rakuten acquires former Twins right-hander Morillo

Sports › 03:30 AM JST - 20th November

SENDAI — Former Minnesota Twins right-hander Juan Morillo has agreed to a one-year, 50 million yen deal with the Rakuten Eagles, the Japanese club said Thursday. The…

Hawks acquire Korean infielder Lee

Sports › 02:09 AM JST - 20th November

FUKUOKA — The Softbank Hawks of Japan's Pacific League have acquired South Korean third baseman Lee Bum-ho, the team announced Thursday. Lee played for South Korea at…