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Oct 12, 2021

2021-22 NHL Season: What’s new and what’s returning to normal

After two chaotic years — and two titles for the Tampa Bay Lightning — the league will be hoping to crown a champion next spring without unwelcome pandemic-related drama.
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BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / Sac Bunts
Oct 11, 2021

Next Hawks manager won't have same advantages Kimiyasu Kudo enjoyed

The Softbank manager's exit leaves behind some massive shoes to fill — and more questions than answers.
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COMMUNITY / Our Lives / 20 QUESTIONS
Oct 11, 2021

Maxwell Powers: 'You have to be competent, yet invisible'

According to his bio, Maxwell Powers is the 'voice guy in Tokyo.' He explains a few of his roles and the perks of being widely heard.
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Oct 9, 2021

Las Vegas Raiders coach made racist comment about NFL players’ union chief

The email surfaced just hours before the player representatives for the 32 teams voted to give Smith a fifth term as the union's leader.
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PRESS / Events
Oct 8, 2021

“Securing the safe and sustainable development of space” with Chris Blackerby

The Japan Times Cube Co., Ltd. (representative director: Minako Suematsu) launched Roundtable by The Japan Times, a series of talk events that will be broadcasted in Japan.
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SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Oct 6, 2021

Early American sumo trailblazer earned rare honor at Miyagino stable

In the summer of 1976, high-school teacher John Jacques traveled to Japan in order to learn what he could and promote the sport's development in Hawaii.
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SOCCER
Oct 6, 2021

Premier League sees home advantage return as crowds grow

After seven rounds of the new campaign, statistics compiled by Nielsen Gracenote show that teams playing in front of their home fans are more likely to win.
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JAPAN / Media
Sep 30, 2021

Kei Komuro’s ponytail caused a media frenzy in Japan — leaving some to ask why

To some extent, the ratings-driven coverage speaks to the Japanese public's disapproval of Princess Mako's boyfriend.
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OLYMPICS
Sep 30, 2021

Beijing Olympics to allow spectators from mainland China

Tickets for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics will be sold to spectators from mainland China only, while unvaccinated athletes must spend 21 days in quarantine ahead of the Games.
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BASKETBALL / NBA
Sep 29, 2021

Unvaccinated NBA players to face extensive COVID-19 curbs

Unvaccinated players will have to undergo daily testing prior to entering a team facility, participating in team-organized activities, or interacting with other players and coaches.
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SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Sep 28, 2021

Hakuho leaves unmatchable legacy after 20 years of dominance

In submitting his retirement papers on Monday, the Mongolian-born yokozuna has brought an era-defining career of new records and unparalleled success to a close.
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CULTURE / Books
Sep 27, 2021

‘The Baseball Widow’: A moving read on isolation

After a succession of young adult novels, Shikoku-based writer Suzanne Kamata returns to adult fiction with “The Baseball Widow,” out from Wyatt-MacKenzie Publishing on Oct. 5.
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SUMO
Sep 27, 2021

Hakuho, sumo's record-setting yokozuna, to retire

The 36-year-old Mongolia-born wrestler had been considering retirement after failing to recover from a knee injury that has kept him out of tournaments in recent years.
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SOCCER
Sep 23, 2021

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer concerned by slow starts after Cup exit

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said his club must eliminate the "pedestrian" starts from its game after an early goal from West Ham United's Manuel Lanzini knocked United out of the League Cup in the third round on Wednesday.
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OLYMPICS
Sep 23, 2021

U.S. will require athletes to be fully vaccinated in order to compete at Beijing Games

A letter written by USOPC CEO Sarah Hirshland says the requirement 'will also apply to our full Team USA delegation at future Olympic and Paralympic Games.'
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SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Sep 22, 2021

Uneventful Autumn Basho hints at sumo's slowing momentum

A growing lack of excitement toward the ongoing grand tournament is something sumo officials will want to take note of as they continue to guide the sport through the coronavirus pandemic.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 18, 2021

The hidden agenda behind the deal France called a betrayal

The United States and Australia went to extraordinary lengths to keep Paris in the dark as they secretly negotiated a plan to build nuclear submarines.
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SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Sep 15, 2021

Lack of international streaming options hampers sumo's growth

While the Japan Sumo Association has made some progress on its online offerings, fans' inability to watch the sport overseas is a wasted opportunity for the sport to expand its audience.
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COMMENTARY / World
Sep 15, 2021

Building a better world in the wake of the Afghanistan debacle

Instead of exporting war, countries such as the U.S. could export technology together with human capital, such as teachers and doctors, to help create a better world.
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CULTURE / Entertainment news
Sep 15, 2021

Norm Macdonald, ‘SNL’ comic dripping in dry wit, dies at 61

Norm Macdonald, the acerbic, sometimes controversial comedian familiar to millions as the 'Weekend Update” anchor on 'Saturday Night Live” from 1994 to 1998, died Tuesday in Los Angeles.
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Sep 13, 2021

Lewis Hamilton praises halo for saving life after crash during Italian Grand Prix

'I don't think I've ever been hit on the head by a car before, and it's quite a shock for me,' Hamilton said.
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LIFE / Lifestyle
Sep 12, 2021

How parents can help kids deal with back-to-school anxiety

Two experts from TELL who specialize in working with young people and schools offer some reassuring insights and tips to help kids and parents alike navigate these stressful times.
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SOCCER / WE LEAGUE
Sep 10, 2021

Japan's ambitious WE League aims to empower in historic first season

Japan's first professional women's soccer league will launch on Sunday with the goals of promoting gender equality and raising the country's level of play.

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