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BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 2, 2016
Otani gets in cage to prepare bat for international warmup games, WBC
Shohei Otani began practicing on Wednesday for what may be his international batting debut.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 1, 2016
Ex-Fighters skipper Hillman ready for Korea challenge
It has been a hectic two weeks, to say the least, for Trey Hillman.
BASEBALL
Oct 28, 2016
Hillman to manage SK Wyverns
The SK Wyverns, one of 10 Korea Baseball Organization franchises, signed a two-year contract with former Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters manager Trey Hillman, Yonhap News Agency reported Thursday.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 21, 2016
BayStars GM says team targeting Dominican infielder Ciriaco
The Yokohama BayStars are looking to acquire infielder Audy Ciriaco of the Ishikawa Million Stars in the independent Baseball Challenge League, BayStars general manager Shigeru Takada revealed Friday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Oct 18, 2016
Otani headlines squad for WBC warmup tilts
Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters ace/designated hitter Shohei Otani highlighted the list of players announced to the Samurai Japan roster on Tuesday for World Baseball Classic warmup games against Mexico and the Netherlands.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Sep 27, 2016
Brother of Yu Darvish convicted of gambling on baseball
A younger brother of Texas Ranger pitcher Yu Darvish was convicted Tuesday of gambling on baseball games, with the Osaka District Court handing the 27-year-old business owner a suspended sentence.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Sep 24, 2016
Gang member held over baseball gambling involving ex-Giants players
Police arrest a senior member of a crime syndicate and two others for allegedly taking bets on baseball games, including from former Yomiuri Giants players.
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Sep 23, 2016
Samurai Japan skipper Kokubo promotes team's new uniforms for WBC, stays mum about roster
Hiroki Kokubo didn't drop any hints about who would be on the Samurai Japan team for the 2017 World Baseball Classic. He did, however, help reveal what they would be wearing.
BASEBALL
Sep 11, 2016
Japan rolls past Canada to fifth straight Women's Baseball World Cup crown
Madonna Japan won its fifth straight Women's Baseball World Cup on Sunday, beating Canada 10-0 in the final behind a two-hit shutout by right-hander Ayami Sato.
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Aug 21, 2016
Sakushin Gakuin routs Hokkaido's Hokkai to earn high school baseball crown
Sakushin Gakuin High School romped past Hokkaido's Hokkai High School 7-1 to win Japan's prestigious National High School Baseball Tournament on Sunday afternoon.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Aug 4, 2016
Baseball set for return as IOC approves five sports for Tokyo Olympics
Japan will aim to win Olympic baseball gold on home soil after the sport was formally approved for inclusion at the 2020 Tokyo Games along with four other events on Wednesday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Aug 2, 2016
Tokyo will host two rounds of 2017 WBC
Samurai Japan's quest to reclaim the World Baseball Classic title will begin in the nation's capital.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Aug 1, 2016
BayStars' Ikeda ready to turn club into winner on diamond
Second in a two-part series
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jul 31, 2016
BayStars president Ikeda building brighter future for team
First in a two-part series
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jul 20, 2016
NPB set to introduce revised collision rule
Nippon Professional Baseball's revised collision-prevention guidelines will be put into effect this week, the commissioner's office announced Wednesday.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jul 17, 2016
Samurai Japan to face Mexico, Netherlands in November
Samurai Japan will play games against Mexico and the Netherlands in November, with an eye on next year's World Baseball Classic, Nippon Professional Baseball announced Sunday.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jul 16, 2016
NPB to proceed with revisions to home plate collision rules after explanation to players
Nippon Professional Baseball confirmed Saturday it will go ahead with revisions to its home plate collision guidelines but only after explaining the changes to the players.
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Jul 15, 2016
Samurai Japan collegiate squad falls to U.S.
Kohei Miyadai has helped pull off some improbable wins for the University of Tokyo on the mound at Jingu Stadium this year. He traded in his Todai colors for the Hinomaru on Friday, but fell just short of being part of another magic moment.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jul 15, 2016
JPBPA opposes potential mid-season change to collision rule
The Japan Professional Baseball Players Association on Friday decided to oppose Nippon Professional Baseball's potential mid-year introduction of the revised guidelines on preventing home plate collisions.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jul 12, 2016
Two grad students arrested over Yomiuri Giants gambling scandal
Two graduate students were arrested Tuesday for alleged involvement in gambling on baseball games in 2014 and 2015, police said.
Who needs AI when you have Hatsune Miku?
Over the first six months of 2024, a handful of songs using Vocaloid singer Hatsune Miku’s voice have enjoyed widespread attention, underlining a global interest in the character and the technology she represents.
Bloodied Trump survives assassination attempt at political rally
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is surrounded and evacuated by Secret Service agents at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. Trump was rushed off stage at the rally after shots rang out.
Shooter came within inches of killing Trump, but left few clues as to why
An aerial view shows the stage where Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump had been standing during an assassination attempt the day before, and the roof of a nearby building where a gunman was shot dead by law enforcement, in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Sunday.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.

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