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A LEAGUE

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SOCCER
Jun 27, 2020
Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool no longer burdened by history after winning Premier League title
Liverpool is no longer burdened by its painful 30-year title drought and has written a new chapter in the club's history after becoming Premier League champions, manager Jurgen Klopp said Friday.
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SOCCER / Women's World Cup / From the Spot
Jun 23, 2020
Japan must build foundation for women's game after withdrawing bid
The Japan Football Association has lost its easy route to building momentum for the sport after dropping out of contention for the 2023 World Cup.
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Jun 22, 2020
NPB, J. League looking to admit limited number of fans in July
Fans may be allowed to attend pro baseball and soccer games in Japan beginning in July.
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SPORTS
Jun 19, 2020
Survey finds Japanese fans willing to wait for sports to resume
Over half of those who responded to the Waseda University poll approved of NPB and the J. League's decision to restart their seasons behind closed doors.
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BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jun 15, 2020
Central, Pacific Leagues announce schedules for remainder of season
After announcing their first month of games earlier this month, both the Central and Pacific Leagues revealed the remainder of their schedules for the 2020 season on Monday.
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SOCCER / J. League
Jun 15, 2020
Packed schedules await J. League clubs
The top-flight J1 League will play as few as two rounds behind closed doors, but players will face frequent midweek games as the league rushes to make up for lost time.
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Rugby
Jun 13, 2020
National Rugby League asks reporter to have COVID test after breaching social distancing rules during interview with player
A second journalist within a week will have to undergo a coronavirus test after breaching social distancing rules by failing to observe a two-meter gap from players in Australia's National Rugby League (NRL), local media reported on Saturday.
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SOCCER / J. League
Jun 12, 2020
J. League announces strict virus-related protocols ahead of restart
Players and staff will undergo PCR tests every two weeks, while fans will be restricted from singing and cheering during matches.
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Jun 8, 2020
NPB and J. League plan for regular testing when play resumes
Japan's top pro baseball and soccer leagues were advised to test players and officials on a regular basis.
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Jun 7, 2020
New Obic quarterback Jimmy Laughrea adjusts to fatherhood while preparing for unique season
The former Rise QB is using extra time afforded by the cancellation of the spring season to adjust to his new team's playbook.
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SOCCER / From the Spot
Jun 5, 2020
JFA's vision for new pro women's league ambitious, but Women's World Cup bid remains pragmatic
The WE League has the right message, but delivering on its promises for the sport will take more than a slogan.
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Jun 1, 2020
Britain reportedly planning to grant sports an exemption from quarantine rules
British quarantine rules are set to be relaxed for elite sports, giving a boost to soccer clubs in European competition and Formula One's plans for races at Silverstone, the Times reported on Sunday.
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SOCCER / J. League
May 29, 2020
J. League first division to resume on July 4
The second and third division will restart on June 27, with initial game in all three flights taking place without fans.

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