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CHAMPIONSHIP

Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jun 6, 2017
Taiwan outplays Japan in East Asia semifinals
Japan flamed out in the East Asia Basketball Association Championship semifinals on Tuesday, falling 78-73 to Taiwan as turnovers and an anemic offensive performance left the hosts looking for somewhere to hide in Nagano.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jun 4, 2017
Japan swats aside Macau to claim East Asia semifinal slot
It was a case of men against boys as Japan cruised past Macau at the East Asia Basketball Championship on Sunday with a dominant 119-47 win.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jun 3, 2017
Togashi instrumental in Japan's tournament-opening win over South Korea
Star point guard Yuki Togashi scored a team-high 12 points, including a key jumper in the final minute, to help Japan take the East Asia Basketball Association Championship group-stage opener with a 78-72 win over South Korea at Nagano Mashima General Sports Arena on Saturday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
May 25, 2017
Kawasaki, Tochigi to clash in B. League final
The inaugural B. League championship pits two teams with established stars, deep benches, up-and-coming players, accomplished coaches and growing fan bases.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
May 21, 2017
Brex survive fierce duel with SeaHorses in tiebreaker, advance to B. League Championship final
The Tochigi Brex advanced to the B. League Championship final, holding off the visiting SeaHorses Mikawa in the Game 3 tiebreaker on Sunday afternoon.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
May 19, 2017
Brave Thunders too strong for Alvark in Game 1 of semifinals
Overcoming a 13-point deficit in the fourth quarter against any foe is a big challenge.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
May 14, 2017
Alvark oust NeoPhoenix to reach B. League Championship semis
A strong third-quarter performance lifted the Alvark Tokyo and transformed the outcome of Sunday's B. League Championship quarterfinal contest against the San-en NeoPhoenix.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
May 13, 2017
Brex capitalize on home-court advantage, tight perimeter defense to top Jets in series opener
The arena was all yellow and extremely loud.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
May 13, 2017
Offense clicks for Brave Thunders in Game 1 victory over Sunrockers
The top-seeded Kawasaki Brave Thunders shot a sizzling 53 percent from the field in the first game of the B. League Championship quarterfinals on Saturday afternoon.
Japan Times
Rugby
May 13, 2017
Japan blanks Hong Kong to claim Asia Rugby Championship crown
Japan captured the 2017 Asia Rugby Championship on Saturday when it finished its campaign unbeaten following a 16-0 win over Hong Kong.
Japan Times
Rugby
May 6, 2017
Brave Blossoms plagued by mistakes in triumph over Hong Kong
Japan may have maintained its impressive unbeaten record in the Asia Rugby Championship by defeating Hong Kong 29-17 on Saturday, but it was hardly a classic performance.
Japan Times
Rugby
May 5, 2017
Brave Blossoms boss Joseph expects stellar performance against Hong Kong
Japan looks to all but wrap up the 2017 Asia Rugby Championship on Saturday when it faces Hong Kong at Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground.
Rugby
May 3, 2017
Tatekawa returns to lead Japan against Hong Kong
Harumichi Tatekawa has recovered from injury and will lead Japan against Hong Kong in Round 3 of the Asia Rugby Championship, the Japan Rugby Football Union announced Wednesday.
Japan Times
Rugby
Apr 29, 2017
Brave Blossoms respond to criticism with big win over South Korea
Japan responded in the best possible way to stinging criticism from head coach Jamie Joseph by beating South Korea 80-10 Saturday in the Asia Rugby Championship.
Japan Times
Rugby
Apr 28, 2017
Joseph challenges Brave Blossoms to play with greater passion in rematch with South Korea
The Japan national rugby team found out the hard way this week that if there is one thing that upsets a former All Black more than anything it is playing for your country without any passion.
Rugby
Apr 26, 2017
Joseph names changes for match against South Korea at Asia Rugby Championship
Frustrated Japan coach Jamie Joseph on Wednesday made a flurry of changes to his starting XV for this weekend's Asia Rugby Championship match against South Korea.
Japan Times
Rugby
Apr 24, 2017
Japan reflects on uneven performance
Japan coach Jamie Joseph was not a happy man following his team's 47-29 victory over South Korea this past weekend at Incheon Namdong Asiad Rugby Field.
Japan Times
Rugby
Apr 22, 2017
Complacent Japan overcomes spirited South Korea in ARC opener
Japan beat South Korea in their Asia Rugby Championship opener Saturday but it was hardly an impressive performance from Jamie Joseph's side.
Rugby
Apr 19, 2017
Japan names match-day squad for ARC opener
Japan coach Jamie Joseph named his first match-day squad of 2017 Wednesday ahead of Saturday's Asia Rugby Championship opener with South Korea in Incheon.
Rugby
Apr 10, 2017
Joseph names Brave Blossoms squad for Asia Rugby Championship
Japan coach Jamie Joseph named his first national squad of 2017 Monday as the Brave Blossoms get set to take on South Korea and Hong Kong in the Asia Rugby Championship.
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Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
China’s economic growth comes in worse than expected
Pedestrians in the Wangfujing shopping area in Beijing on July 11, 2024. China's economic growth in the second quarter was lower than forecast, adding pressure on Chinese leaders to lift confidence at the Chinese Communist Party's third plenum this week.
Kansai airports to increase takeoff and landing slots ahead of Osaka Expo
Kansai International Airport in Izumisano, Osaka Prefecture. The upper limit on the number of takeoff and landing slots at the airport as well as Kobe Airport in Hyogo Prefecture will be raised in spring next year ahead of the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka.
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.
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.
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