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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.
Japan Times
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Oct 3, 2010
Shoji makes a splash in international debut
With world junior champion Kanako Murakami moving up to the senior ranks this season, there may have been some trepidation in Japanese skating circles about who would represent the next wave of young talent among the ladies.
Japan Times
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Oct 2, 2010
Ichiro nowhere near the player Rose was
They can't see the forest for the trees.
Japan Times
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Sep 8, 2010
Mystery surrounds Kim-Orser breakup
The intrigue surrounding the split between South Korean Olympic gold medalist Kim Yu Na and coach Brian Orser seems to know no end.
Japan Times
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Jun 30, 2010
Japan's four world champions set for NHK Trophy
Japan won't waste any time showing off its four new world champions, according to the recently released Grand Prix assignments for the 2010-11 season.
Japan Times
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May 19, 2010
Yokohama tapped to host next World Team Trophy
Two years after hosting the inaugural World Team Trophy, Japan has once again been selected to be the site of the six-nation, biennial event.
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Apr 28, 2010
Orser says he was asked to coach Mao
There seems to be no end to the ongoing drama that envelops the rivalry between Mao Asada and Kim Yu Na.
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Apr 28, 2010
Mao's magnetism resonates on a global scale
Ever think you had a fairly good idea of the popularity of a public figure only to be completely blown away when you truly found out?
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Apr 7, 2010
Japan's sweep of world singles titles sends message
Mao Asada's triumph at the world championships in Turin, Italy, last month capped off what was nothing short of an amazing season for Japanese skaters.
Japan Times
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Mar 24, 2010
Takahashi's encore for Vancouver — a world title
It's not often in life that you get a second chance after squandering a golden opportunity.
Japan Times
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Mar 15, 2010
Murakami wins world junior title
For the second time in three days Japan has a new world junior champion.
Japan Times
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Mar 13, 2010
Hanyu rallies to world junior title
Yuzuru Hanyu vaulted from third place after the short program to win the gold medal in men's singles at the world junior championships at The Hague on Thursday night.
Japan Times
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Mar 10, 2010
What now for Mao?
What a show it was.
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Feb 14, 2010
Morozov says Ando can rise to occasion in Vancouver
It's been said that life all comes down to a few moments.
Japan Times
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Feb 12, 2010
Skating Hall of Fame set to welcome Sato
Veteran coach Nobuo Sato, a 10-time Japan champion who competed in two Olympics and six world championships, has been elected to the World Figure Skating Hall of Fame, the organization announced on Wednesday.
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Jan 31, 2010
Sato's commitment earns Hall of Fame nomination
In a development that hasn't even been acknowledged by the Japanese media, longtime coach Nobuo Sato was quietly nominated for the World Figure Skating Hall of Fame earlier this month.
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Jan 13, 2010
Mao's change in strategy not part of the grand plan
While not giving in to those cal-ling for a coaching change, Mao Asada's decision at last month's Japan nationals to cut the number of triple axels she attempted in her free skate from two to one was significant.
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Dec 24, 2009
Mao looks for 4th straight Japan title after long break
With the Vancouver Olympics only 50 days away, Mao Asada will take the ice on Saturday in Osaka looking for redemption at the Japan nationals, having not skated competitively for two months.
Japan Times
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Dec 7, 2009
Assured Murakami takes Junior GP title
Kanako Murakami captured the ladies singles title at the Junior Grand Prix Final on Sunday with an inspired performance in the free skate.
Japan Times
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Dec 6, 2009
Kim triumphant in GP Final
World champion Kim Yu Na fashioned a near flawless free skate to overtake Miki Ando and win the Grand Prix Final on Saturday night.
Japan Times
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Dec 5, 2009
Takahashi shines in GP Final
Only 13 months removed from reconstructive surgery on his right knee, Daisuke Takahashi took another major step in his comeback by seizing the lead after the short program at the Grand Prix Final on Friday night.

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