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A LEAGUE

Japan Times
SOCCER
Apr 13, 2023
Real Madrid grabs advantage in first-leg of Champions League quarterfinal against Chelsea
In a battle between the last two Champions League winners, Madrid demonstrated its strength with an impressive display.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Apr 10, 2023
Arsenal rues mistakes after squandering two-goal lead against Liverpool
After surrendering a two-goal advantage against Liverpool and squandering a chance to build on its Premier League lead, Arsenal was lucky to escape Anfield with a 2-2 draw after an exhilarating encounter on Sunday.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Apr 7, 2023
Frank Lampard says returning to Chelsea was 'easy decision'
Asked if the role could become permanent, Lampard said he 'would not get ahead of himself.'
Japan Times
Rugby
Apr 5, 2023
Over 150 ex-soccer and rugby players join concussion lawsuit
Tuesday's filings brought the total number of claimants, who allege that their sports' governing bodies failed to protect them from head injuries, to 380.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Apr 3, 2023
Manchester United holds players-only meeting after 'unacceptable' loss
Frustrated Manchester United players held a meeting without manager Erik ten Hag after being humbled in a 2-0 loss to Newcastle United on Sunday, said defender Luke Shaw, who gave a brutally honest assessment of his team.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Mar 31, 2023
Dortmund target overcoming Munich hoodoo on Tuchel's big day
Dortmund sit one point clear of Bayern but face their title rivals at Munich's Allianz Arena, which has been a graveyard for their aspirations.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 29, 2023
Manchester United looks immune to the banking crisis
The bidding war for Manchester United, a sporting institution, bears little connection to financial reality.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Mar 28, 2023
Antonio Conte thanks fans who shared 'passion' after Tottenham exit
Conte, who took over in November 2021, will be replaced by his assistant Cristian Stellini until the end of the season.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Mar 27, 2023
Tottenham parts ways with manager Antonio Conte
'We all need to pull together,' chairman Daniel Levy said. 'Everyone has to step up to ensure the highest possible finish for our club and amazing, loyal supporters.'
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Mar 10, 2023
Jean Faut, star pitcher in women’s baseball league, dies at 98
Over eight seasons, the right-handed Faut won 140 games and posted a minuscule 1.23 ERA, a league record.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Mar 9, 2023
Disappointed Dortmund must regroup to keep title dreams alive
With luck deserting Dortmund in dramatic fashion in London, the challenge now is to ensure the side's good form does not leave with it.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Mar 8, 2023
'Special night' relieves pressure on Chelsea's Graham Potter
The Blues overturned a 1-0 first-leg deficit by beating Borussia Dortmund 2-0 at Stamford Bridge in the second leg of the Champions League's last 16.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Mar 6, 2023
Liverpool roars back to life with seven-goal rout of Manchester United
Liverpool's record 7-0 rout of the visitors reduced United's new-found swagger to a stagger.

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