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BJ LEAGUE

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BASKETBALL / B. League
May 27, 2020
Shinji Shimada to replace Masaaki Okawa as B. League chief
Okawa's term was to expire next summer, but he decided to hand the baton to the next person a year early.
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May 22, 2020
NPB and J. League cleared to begin planning for fan-free restart
Medical experts advising the leagues' joint task force indicated cautious optimism in Friday's meeting.
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May 19, 2020
Aussie Rules players seek clarity over league's 'bonk ban'
Australian Football League players are seeking clarity from the game's administrators about love in the time of coronavirus with biosecurity rules banning casual guests to their homes.
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SOCCER
May 18, 2020
Sam Allardyce urges clubs to respect players' health concerns
Premier League clubs must reassure players there will be no repercussions if they are unwilling to risk their health by returning to action during the COVID-19 pandemic, former England manager Sam Allardyce has said.
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May 17, 2020
NHL players organize charity Fortnite tournament
The National Hockey League Players' Association is hosting a Fortnite tournament for charity.
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May 15, 2020
Coronavirus blow to Japanese sports industry may hit ¥274.7 billion
Renowned economist Katsuhiro Miyamoto predicts that Japan's professional sports leagues could see over $1 billion in losses.
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SOCCER / J. League / J. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
May 14, 2020
J. League's birthday celebrations muted by coronavirus
'J. League Day' comes with current campaign stuck in limbo due to coronavirus pandemic
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May 12, 2020
X League pushes back start of season and shortens schedule
League officials have framed the decision as a way to give clubs more time to build their squads after the coronavirus disrupted spring competitions.
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BASKETBALL / B. League
May 12, 2020
Daiki Tanaka named B. League MVP
Daiki Tanaka was honored as the top player of the B. League season, which ended early due to the coronavirus.
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BASKETBALL / B. League
May 10, 2020
Former Alvark guard Yudai Baba given special B. League award; Satoru Maeta named top rookie
The Texas Legends player was recognized for his efforts toward becoming the first B. League player to reach the NBA.
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SOCCER
May 10, 2020
Watford chief opposed to Premier League's plan to use neutral grounds
The chief executive of Premier League club Watford has said that plans to resume the season at neutral venues are unfair and that there could be enough clubs in opposition to stop the idea.
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SOCCER
May 7, 2020
Andres Iniesta calls children born because of legendary 2009 goal
Former Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta celebrated the 11th anniversary of his famous Champions League semifinal strike against Chelsea by calling two children conceived after his tie-clinching goal.
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BASEBALL
May 6, 2020
Taiwan to allow baseball fans back into stands this week
The island's low rate of infection has allowed its professional baseball league to reopen stadiums to the public.
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BASKETBALL / B. League
May 4, 2020
Takehiko Orimo hangs up sneakers after 27 years on court
Levanga Hokkaido star announces retirement during online news conference
Rugby
May 2, 2020
NRL's New Zealand Warriors cleared for travel to Australia
Australia's National Rugby League cleared another key step in its plan to resume the 2020 season before the end of the month when the New Zealand Warriors were given permission to enter the country on Saturday

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