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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.
SPORTS / SPORTS SCOPE
Jul 8, 2007
Closing of NFL Europa sad move for Japanese players
What began auspiciously long ago ended in profound disappointment recently when the NFL decided to close its six-team European circuit.
SPORTS / SPORTS SCOPE
May 2, 2007
Commissioner Kawachi guiding bj-league in right direction
Two seasons down and a bright future ahead. That's the view from here on the bj-league.
BASKETBALL
Apr 23, 2007
Palmer's game on full display in final
David Palmer grew up idolizing Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird.
SPORTS / SPORTS SCOPE
Apr 1, 2007
Most fans frozen out of skating worlds
It was a great show, but it could have been better.
MORE SPORTS
Mar 25, 2007
Miki, Mao place 1-2
After bombing in last year's Olympic Winter Games, Miki Ando was written off by just about everybody.
MORE SPORTS
Mar 24, 2007
S. Korea's Kim leads after short program
South Korea's Kim Yu Na put on a dramatic performance Friday night to win the ladies singles short program at the World Figure Skating Championships.
MORE SPORTS
Mar 18, 2007
Golden girl Arakawa retains passion after Olympic glory
Time flies when you are on top of the world.
SPORTS / SPORTS SCOPE
Feb 4, 2007
Barbaro's incredible will to live provided lesson for all
"Animals and children are the only pure things in life."
SPORTS / SPORTS SCOPE
Jan 26, 2007
Signing of big name like Beckham long overdue by MLS
Here we go again.
MORE SPORTS
Jan 19, 2007
Arakawa, Hillman win FSAJ Awards
Figure skater Shizuka Arakawa, the women's gold medalist at the 2006 Turin Olympics, and Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters manager Trey Hillman have been selected as the top Japanese and foreign sports figures for 2006 in voting by the Foreign Sportswriters Association of Japan.
SPORTS / SPORTS SCOPE
Dec 1, 2006
Time for Wie to take a break from playing against men
I was afraid this was going to happen.
SPORTS / SPORTS SCOPE
Nov 1, 2006
NFL owners showing ignorance by nixing Japan for regular-season games
The oversight was about as subtle as a cockroach on a white rug.
SPORTS / SPORTS SCOPE
Oct 22, 2006
Top scout Poitevint gives Matsuzaka's game a once over
The sweat on the uniform from his final game had hardly dried and already speculation was running rampant about whom he would be pitching for in the major leagues next season.
SPORTS / SPORTS SCOPE
Oct 4, 2006
Hillman masterful in dealing with Kanemura incident
It has been said that life can be stranger than fiction.
SPORTS / SPORTS SCOPE
Sep 17, 2006
Japan's bid to host 2016 Olympic Games a pipe dream
"Yes means maybe. Maybe means difficult. Difficult means impossible."
SPORTS / SPORTS SCOPE
Sep 10, 2006
FIBA's Baumann encouraged about future of hoops in Japan
SAITAMA -- As time wound down on the final hours of the recently concluded World Championship, FIBA secretary general Patrick Baumann took time out of his busy schedule to speak with The Japan Times.
BASKETBALL
Sep 4, 2006
'Baby Shaq' made for the NBA
SAITAMA -- Good things come in small packages.
BASKETBALL
Sep 2, 2006
Challenge sets tone for Greece
SAITAMA -- There was a seminal moment in Greece's victory over the United States in their semifinal game at the FIBA World Championship that would have defied belief in years past.
BASKETBALL
Sep 2, 2006
Spain slams door on loaded Argentina
SAITAMA -- Manu Ginobili had a chance Friday night to send Argentina into the final of the FIBA World Championship, but as the clock ticked down the NBA star found the door closed by the smothering defense of Spain and the Olympic champions saw their title hopes evaporate with a 75-74 defeat.
BASKETBALL
Aug 31, 2006
Greece dunks France to reach World Championship semis
SAITAMA -- Lazaros Papadopoulos and Antonis Fotsis scored 14 points each as Greece posted a methodical 73-56 victory over France in their quarterfinal game at the FIBA World Championship on Wednesday at Saitama Super Arena.
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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