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CHAMPIONSHIP

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Jun 25, 2021
Confident Lizette Salas grabs lead at Women's PGA Championship
Lizette Salas shot a 5-under-par 67 to take sole possession of the lead after the opening round of the KPMG Women's PGA Championship at the Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek, Georgia, on Thursday.
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Jun 24, 2021
Yuka Saso heading into Women's PGA Championship with new mindset
'I don't really expect anything. I'm just more focusing on what I have to do with my game.'
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Jun 24, 2021
New Zealand sheds bridesmaid's tag by winning inaugural World Test Championship title
New Zealand shed their bridesmaid's tag by claiming the inaugural World Test Championship title with an eight-wicket victory against India in a thrilling final on Wednesday.
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BASKETBALL
Mar 13, 2021
Brave Thunders end drought with victory in Emperor’s Cup final
The Kawasaki Brave Thunders captured their first Emperor's Cup title in seven years on Saturday.
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Mar 1, 2021
Collin Morikawa wins Workday Championship, pays tribute to injured Tiger Woods
Collin Morikawa continued to solidify his place among the next generation of golf by winning for the third time in eight months.
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BASKETBALL
Dec 21, 2020
Sunflowers manage to bloom in All-Japan final without injured Tokashiki
The team lost Tokashiki during the quarterfinals Wednesday in an injury that may also have a major effect on the national team's pursuit of gold at the Tokyo Olympics.
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Rugby
Dec 8, 2020
SANZAAR open to hub concept for future Rugby Championships
Rugby Championship organizer SANZAAR says it is open to hosting the competition in a centralized location again after this year's edition was reduced to three teams and played entirely in Australia due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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SOCCER
Nov 27, 2020
'A god': Young Diego Maradona left lasting impact on Japanese soccer
The late legend touched a generation of fans with his effortless talent, but his struggles with substance abuse prevented him from bringing his trademark flair to the J. League.
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Rugby
Nov 10, 2020
Argentina itching to join Tri-Nations fray against All Blacks
Having spectated as Australia and New Zealand traded blows in the opening weeks of the Tri-Nations, Argentina is the prospect of joining the fray on Saturday when they face the All Blacks in Sydney.
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CULTURE / Film
Aug 13, 2020
‘Koshien: Japan’s Field of Dreams’: This underdog story is hard to beat
Ema Ryan Yamazaki's gripping documentary about an annual high school baseball tournament shows the highs and lows of working toward hard-won victories.
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Aug 6, 2020
Former troublemaker Yuya Wakamatsu closing in on ONE Championship flyweight title shot
Now riding two consecutive wins, Wakamatsu has earned the No. 4 spot in the official ONE Championship flyweight rankings.
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BASEBALL / Sac Bunts
Jun 29, 2020
Filmmaker excited about chance to present Koshien to U.S. audience
Ema Ryan Yamazaki hopes to provide a new perspective of Japan's famous high school tournament when her documentary airs on ESPN.

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