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BASKETBALL / B. League
May 5, 2017
Brave Thunders soar past Sunrockers in OT
The Kawasaki Brave Thunders' two-point halftime deficit increased to 12 entering the fourth quarter on Friday night.
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BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
May 4, 2017
Lack of draft impacting competitive balance
In an analysis stretching back to September, there have been a number of important accomplishments during the B. League's inaugural season.
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BASKETBALL / B. League
May 3, 2017
Brex capture East Division crown with victory over Alvark
The Tochigi Brex wrapped up the East Division title and snapped a two-game losing streak on Wednesday, holding off the Alvark Tokyo with a 79-76 victory.
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BASKETBALL / B. League
Apr 15, 2017
Focused Brex move closer to locking up East title
The chase is ongoing for the East Division regular-season title.
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BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / NPB NOTEBOOK
Apr 14, 2017
Potent Hiroshima lineup tearing up Central League in early going
The Hiroshima Carp look unstoppable. That's a bit hyperbolic this early in the year, yes, but it doesn't feel that way when the Carp have been busy taking apart opposing pitching staffs after falling behind by a run or two.
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Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Apr 4, 2017
Majestic Hanyu rises to occasion with a command performance
"Awesome."
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BASKETBALL / B. League
Apr 1, 2017
Brex dominate fourth quarter in triumph over Alvark
After their series opener on Saturday, the Tochigi Brex and Alvark Tokyo have a combined 75 regular-season victories, and only have a combined 21 defeats.
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BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Mar 23, 2017
Defense, determination fuel Shimane's success, second-flight title hopes
With an eye on promotion to the first division for the 2017-18 season, the Shimane Susanoo Magic have excelled with a unified focus throughout the current campaign.
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BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Mar 9, 2017
Rebounding skills a vital part of Joji Takeuchi's game
Joji Takeuchi consistently provides solid numbers for the Alvark Tokyo.
BASKETBALL / B. League
Mar 7, 2017
Garrett-led Alvark cruise past Brex, earn series split
The Alvark Tokyo used a strong third-quarter surge to guide them past East Division rival Tochigi Brex, winning 89-73 in the B. League series finale on Monday night.
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CULTURE / Film
Feb 23, 2017
Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone hope to dance their way to Oscars glory in 'La La Land'
It's Hollywood's weekend. The 89th Academy Awards will be held Feb. 26 and nominated for a record 14 Oscars is a musical ode to the award's hometown titled "La La Land."
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BASKETBALL / B. League
Feb 22, 2017
Brex use late rally to beat Alvark
In a display of poise and focus, the Tochigi Brex rallied past the Alvark Tokyo on Wednesday night in the B. League.
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CULTURE / Film
Feb 22, 2017
'La La Land': Sometimes we need a trip to la-la land
La-la land: the mental state of someone who is not aware of what is really happening, and a nickname for the American entertainment industry centered on Los Angeles. These two meanings bleed into each other in director Damien Chazelle's multi-Oscar-nominated musical, "La La Land," which is about a state...
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Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Jan 31, 2017
Medvedeva looks invincible a year from Pyeongchang
Collecting her second straight European title with a world-record score last Friday, Evgenia Medvedeva emphatically reinforced that she is a prohibitive favorite for the gold medal in Pyeongchang next year.
WORLD / Politics
Jan 26, 2017
Trump seen shattering voting rights efforts, own legitimacy by ordering probe into unfounded poll 'fraud' claims
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he would seek an investigation into what he believes was voter fraud in the November election, despite overwhelming consensus among state officials, election experts and politicians that it is rare in the United States.
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BASKETBALL / B. League
Jan 14, 2017
Brave Thunders edge KGC in inaugural East Asia Club Championship
Basketball fans in Japan and South Korea were treated to an entertaining duel on Saturday night.
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WORLD / Politics
Jan 4, 2017
Senator gets ball rolling on killing Obamacare, Ryan returned as Trump-era Congress kicks off, trips
Republican U.S. Sen. Mike Enzi introduced on Tuesday a resolution allowing for the repeal of President Barack Obama's signature health insurance program, which provides coverage to millions of Americans, Enzi's office said in a statement.
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BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Dec 29, 2016
Fazekas, Spangler shine for Kawasaki
A season ago, established stars Nick Fazekas and Naoto Tsuji set the tone for the then-Toshiba Brave Thunders in the final NBL season. From a statistical standpoint, they were the driving force behind the team's championship.
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BASKETBALL / B. League
Dec 23, 2016
Brave Thunders roll past Alvark for 15th straight victory
A sensational start fueled the Kawasaki Brave Thunders' latest victory.

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