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James Mulligan
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Oct 22, 2006
Frontale holds Reds
SAITAMA -- Boss Guido Buchwald called for his league-leading Urawa Reds side to snuff out Kawasaki Frontale's title challenge before Saturday's home game, but the third-place team refused to bow down in an entertaining 2-2 draw.
SOCCER / J. League
Oct 21, 2006
Reds in position to put Frontale away in J. League title race
SAITAMA -- Urawa's Guido Buchwald and Marcus Tulio Tanaka might have different points of view on the importance of Saturday's game against Kawasaki Frontale, but they agree on one thing.
SOCCER
Oct 21, 2006
Ono making impact off bench
SAITAMA -- Injury-jinxed midfielder Shinji Ono has given Guido Buchwald a boost by saying he is prepared to help Urawa Reds in their quest for the J. League title by starting games on the bench.
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Oct 20, 2006
Rogge: Baseball still has work to do before Olympic return
IOC President Jacques Rogge said Thursday the Olympics has not closed the door on baseball for good, but that the major leagues need to take an even tougher stance on doping and make their star players available for selection if the sport has any chance of being welcomed back to the fold.
SOCCER / World cup
Oct 12, 2006
Bando bags two on full debut as Japan beats India in Asian Cup qualifier
Ivica Osim might just have found a solution to Japan's goal-scoring problems.
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Oct 9, 2006
Federer downs Henman to win Japan Open title
With friends like world No. 1 Roger Federer, who needs enemies?
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Oct 8, 2006
Federer advances to final
When it comes to world No. 1 Roger Federer's opponents at the AIG Japan Open, the bigger they are the harder they fall.
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Oct 7, 2006
Suzuki puts scare in Federer
With nothing to lose, Takao Suzuki played one of the games of his life. Unfortunately for him, it wasn't quite good enough against the world No. 1.
SOCCER / J. League
Oct 6, 2006
Osim: Give players more time
Three months seems like a decent amount of time for Japan's players to work out the tactics and strategies demanded by Ivica Osim, but Mrs. Osim might beg to differ.
Japan Times
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Oct 6, 2006
Federer cruises past Moodie
Tempers were frayed at a rain-hit AIG Japan Open on Thursday and it was up to ice-cool world No.1 Roger Federer to bring calmness back to proceedings.
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Oct 5, 2006
Qualifier Troicki takes Federer to edge at Japan Open
Top seed and world No. 1 Roger Federer faced a tough test in his first-ever appearance at the AIG Japan Open on Wednesday before dispatching qualifier Viktor Troicki 7-6 (7-2), 7-6 (7-3) at a packed Ariake Colosseum.
SOCCER / World cup
Oct 5, 2006
Ghana blanks punchless Japan
YOKOHAMA -- Japan suffered another frustrating time in front of goal as Ivica Osim's men lost 1-0 in a friendly against Ghana at Nissan Stadium on Wednesday evening.
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Oct 4, 2006
Henman rising to younger Murray's challenge at Japan Open
The emergence of Andy Murray has put a spring in the step of Tim Henman -- and the elder statesman of British tennis can't thank his young Scottish rival enough.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Oct 1, 2006
Sato thrice as nice in Sanfrecce draw
KAWASAKI -- Hisato Sato scored a brilliant hat trick in front of Japan coach Ivica Osim as Sanfrecce Hiroshima drew 3-3 away to Kawasaki Frontale in the J. League on Saturday.
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Sep 25, 2006
DQ robs Jamaica's Powell of chance to break record in 100M
YOKOHAMA -- World record-holder Asafa Powell was disqualified before the 100 meters at the Seiko Super Meet on Sunday and Japan's Shingo Suetsugu seized his opportunity to race to victory.
SOCCER / J. League
Sep 24, 2006
Washington's early strike lifts Reds
SAITAMA -- Washington kept the Urawa Reds firmly in the hunt for the J. League title with the only goal in their 1-0 win over Shimizu S-Pulse in front of 48,378 fans at Saitama Stadium on Saturday.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Sep 21, 2006
Osim gets taste of victory after Abe fires late winner
CHIBA --Home, sweet home. Finally.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Sep 17, 2006
Kashima flatlines S-Pulse's streak
Stunning long-range strikes from Fernando and Takuya Nozawa gave Kashima Antlers a 2-1 victory over Shimizu S-Pulse in Tokyo on Saturday.
SOCCER / World cup
Aug 10, 2006
Boys in Blue give Osim first win as new coach
Ivica Osim's reign as coach of Japan got off to a winning start as Alex Santos scored both goals in a 2-0 victory over Trinidad and Tobago on Wednesday evening.
SOCCER
Aug 9, 2006
Ulsan stomps Dalian to lift silverware
Lee Chun Soo played a starring role once again as Ulsan Hyundai thrashed Dalian Shide 4-0 to win the A3 Champions Cup at Tokyo's National Stadium on Tuesday evening.
Who needs AI when you have Hatsune Miku?
Over the first six months of 2024, a handful of songs using Vocaloid singer Hatsune Miku’s voice have enjoyed widespread attention, underlining a global interest in the character and the technology she represents.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
China’s economic growth comes in worse than expected
Pedestrians in the Wangfujing shopping area in Beijing on July 11, 2024. China's economic growth in the second quarter was lower than forecast, adding pressure on Chinese leaders to lift confidence at the Chinese Communist Party's third plenum this week.
Kansai airports to increase takeoff and landing slots ahead of Osaka Expo
Kansai International Airport in Izumisano, Osaka Prefecture. The upper limit on the number of takeoff and landing slots at the airport as well as Kobe Airport in Hyogo Prefecture will be raised in spring next year ahead of the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka.
Shooter came within inches of killing Trump, but left few clues as to why
An aerial view shows the stage where Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump had been standing during an assassination attempt the day before, and the roof of a nearby building where a gunman was shot dead by law enforcement, in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Sunday.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.

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