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2016 RIO OLYMPICS

Japan Times
SOCCER
Jul 1, 2016
Teguramori confident about Japan's medal chances in Rio
Japan Olympic men's soccer team manager Makoto Teguramori set his sights on the gold medal as he announced his 18-man squad for the Rio Games on Friday.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jun 30, 2016
Sprinter Yamagata aims for success at Rio Games
Despite coming up short in the national championships, Olympic-bound sprinter Ryota Yamagata has high expectations for himself at the upcoming Rio de Janeiro Games.
EDITORIALS
Jun 21, 2016
Getting tough on Russian cheating
The decision to ban the Russian track and field team from the Olympics was correct. Now it's up to Russia to prove beyond all doubt that it understands the stakes and will adjust its behavior accordingly.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jun 18, 2016
Murofushi relaxed heading to nationals
Japan's track and field icon is back.
SOCCER
Jun 15, 2016
Brazil fires Dunga after Copa exit
Brazil fired Dunga as coach on Tuesday, the national soccer confederation (CBF) said, two days after his side failed to get past the group stages of the Centenary Copa America.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jun 10, 2016
Dates announced for George Washington-Japan national team hoop series
The Japan Basketball Association announced Friday that the men's national team will play against George Washington University in a three-game series in August.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jun 9, 2016
Rising star Watanabe seeks opportunity to shine in Olympic qualifying tournament
Having played in the United States for three years, Yuta Watanabe has shown steady development as a basketball player every year.

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