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Jack Gallagher
Named a top 10 columnist by the Associated Press Sports Editors for his work in 2004, Jack Gallagher has been a sports journalist in Japan for more than 15 years. He has covered numerous events both domestically and internationally, including the Super Bowl, World Cup and Olympics. He was previously an executive in public relations in both the NBA and NFL Europe. He is a native of San Jose, Calif., and a graduate of the University of Southern California.
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MORE SPORTS / NOTES ON A SCORECARD
Oct 29, 2013
Controversy over Washington Redskins leading analysts to hypocrisy
Welcome to the inaugural edition of Notes On A Scorecard.
BASKETBALL
Oct 29, 2013
bj-league bans JT access
In an unprecedented move, the professional basketball bj-league has issued a ban on media access by The Japan Times for the entire 2013-14 season. The directive has been relayed to teams around the country by the league office, the newspaper has learned.
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TENNIS / MATCH POINT
Oct 23, 2013
Laver considers Federer best player ever
Australian tennis legend Rod Laver was a special guest at the recent Shanghai Rolex Masters tournament. Making his first trip to China, the only man to win the Grand Slam — which he did twice — spoke to a select group of reporters during the event.
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TENNIS
Oct 13, 2013
Djokovic beats del Potro to retain Shanghai Masters title
Novak Djokovic defended his Shanghai Rolex Masters title with a stirring 6-1, 3-6, 7-6 (7-3) victory over Juan Martin del Potro on Sunday night.
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TENNIS
Oct 13, 2013
Del Potro dispatches world No. 1 Nadal
Argentina's Juan Martin del Potro stunned world No. 1 Rafael Nadal 6-2, 6-4 in the semifinals of Shanghai Rolex Masters on Saturday night.
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TENNIS
Oct 12, 2013
Djokovic maintains mastery over Tsonga, books spot in Shanghai Masters final
Defending champion and top seed Novak Djokovic downed Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 6-2, 7-5 on Saturday to move into the final of the Shanghai Rolex Masters.
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TENNIS
Oct 12, 2013
Nadal shakes off Wawrinka to reach Shanghai Masters semis
Second seed Rafael Nadal survived an epic first set tiebreaker on the way to a 7-6 (12-10), 6-1 victory over eighth seed Stanislas Wawrinka on Friday night to advance to the semifinals of the Shanghai Rolex Masters.
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TENNIS
Oct 11, 2013
Tsonga dominates Mayer, reaches Shanghai semis
Seventh seed Jo-Wilfried Tsonga roared into the semifinals of the Shanghai Rolex Masters on Friday with a comprehensive 6-2, 6-3 victory over unseeded German Florian Mayer.
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TENNIS
Oct 10, 2013
Tsonga outplays 12th seed Nishikori in third-round match
France's Jo-Wilfried Tsonga scored a 7-6 (7-5), 6-0 victory over Kei Nishikori in the third round at the Shanghai Rolex Masters on Thursday.
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TENNIS
Oct 9, 2013
Nishikori beats Melzer at Shanghai Rolex Masters
Kei Nishikori moved into the third round of the Shanghai Rolex Masters with a 6-4, 3-6, 6-1 victory over Austria's Jurgen Melzer on Wednesday night.
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TENNIS
Oct 8, 2013
Nishikori prevails over Dimitrov in opening round of Shanghai Rolex Masters
Kei Nishikori advanced to the second round of the Shanghai Rolex Masters with a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov on Tuesday night.
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TENNIS
Oct 7, 2013
Djokovic, Nadal lead formidable field at Shanghai Rolex Masters
The top players in the world, minus injured Wimbledon champion Andy Murray, will be vying for the title this week at the prestigious Shanghai Rolex Masters.
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Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Oct 5, 2013
Kim's injury could open door for Mao at Sochi Games
It is amazing how quickly the dynamic can change in skating.
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TENNIS
Oct 1, 2013
Nishikori stages impressive comeback against Melzer
Defending champion Kei Nishikori was two points from defeat in his first-round match at the Rakuten Japan Open on Tuesday, but stormed back to beat unseeded Jurgen Melzer of Austria 6-7 (4-7), 7-5, 6-2 with a huge show of will.
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TENNIS
Sep 30, 2013
Tsonga beats Monfils to make triumphant start at Japan Open
France's Jo-Wilfried Tsonga defeated compatriot Gael Monfils 6-3, 7-6 (10-8), in a first-round match at the Japan Open on Monday.
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TENNIS
Sep 15, 2013
Japan returns to Davis Cup World Group after playoff fightback
Victories by Kei Nishikori and Go Soeda in reverse singles rallied Japan past Colombia to a 3-2 triumph in their Davis Cup World Group playoff at Ariake Colosseum on Sunday afternoon.
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TENNIS
Sep 14, 2013
Doubles victory puts Colombia in control of Davis Cup playoff
Juan Sebastian Cabal and Robert Farah gave Colombia a 2-1 lead with a straight-sets 6-1, 6-2, 6-1 victory over Tatsuma Ito and Yuichi Sugita in doubles at their Davis Cup World Group Playoff at Ariake Colosseum on Saturday afternoon.
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TENNIS
Sep 13, 2013
Nishikori beats Falla to give Japan advantage over Colombia
Kei Nishikori defeated Alejandro Falla in straight sets (6-3, 6-4, 6-4) in the opening singles match at the Davis Cup World Group Playoff at Ariake Colosseum on Friday to stake the host nation to a 1-0 victory.
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TENNIS
Sep 12, 2013
Spotlight shines on world No. 12 Nishikori for Davis Cup tie against Colombia
Japan No. 1 Kei Nishikori will face Colombia No. 2 Alejandro Falla in Friday's opening singles match at the Davis Cup World Group Playoff at Ariake Colosseum as the host nation tries to return to the top level of the competition after a year in the Asia-Oceania Zone. The draw was conducted Thursday morning...
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Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Sep 6, 2013
Kim selects program music as road to Sochi begins
Defending world and Olympic champion Kim Yu-na has selected the music for the programs she hopes will carry her to a second straight gold medal next year at the Sochi Games.
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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