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CHIBA

BASKETBALL / B. League
May 6, 2019
Jets, Brex reap benefits from B. League's top rivalry
In the history of Japanese top-flight men's hoop circuits, there have been certain teams who got extra motivation from playing against each other.
BASKETBALL / B. League
May 5, 2019
Jets oust Brex to clinch Championship berth
The Chiba Jets Funabashi soared to great heights during the regular season.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
May 4, 2019
Alvark, Jets post victories in semifinal series openers
The Alvark Tokyo scratched and clawed their way to a third-place finish in the brutal East Division during the regular season. Forty-four wins in 60 games was what they accomplished.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
May 4, 2019
Katsuya Kakunaka, Seiya Inoue deliver clutch hits as Marines top Fighters
There was sun, rain, a little hail, sun again and finally a blanket of gray clouds at Zozo Marine Stadium on Saturday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
May 2, 2019
Chiba set for semifinal clash with Tochigi; Ryukyu faces Tokyo
Motivation can be a powerful emotion in sports.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / Sac Bunts
Apr 29, 2019
Home run celebrations becoming commonplace in Japanese game
Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks infielder Kenji Akashi briefly went viral across baseball late last week when he hit a three-run sayonara home run and celebrated with a backflip onto home plate. Well, near home plate, as he had to go back and actually step on it.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Apr 28, 2019
Jets dominate to clinch quarterfinal series over Grouses
As expected, the Chiba Jets Funabashi outplayed the Toyama Grouses on Sunday.
BASKETBALL / B. League
Apr 27, 2019
Sensational start propels Nagoya past Ryukyu in series opener
The Nagoya Diamond Dolphins overwhelmed the Ryukyu Golden Kings in the first quarter of Saturday's B. League Championship quarterfinal series opener.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Apr 22, 2019
B. League entering playoffs riding wave of popularity
With the popularity of Japanese basketball continuing to grow, it's expected that arenas will be filled to capacity during the upcoming B. League Championship playoffs.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Apr 20, 2019
Marines' Mike Bolsinger, trio of relievers stifle Fighters
There were four players, all pitchers, on the hero interview podium for the Chiba Lotte Marines on Saturday afternoon.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Apr 13, 2019
Yuki Togashi nails clutch jumper in closing seconds to propel Jets past rival Alvark
Yuki Togashi didn't have his best shooting game on Saturday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Apr 11, 2019
Elite teams set pace as title chase heats up
There's an old adage cited by managers and coaches that comes to mind as the B. League regular season winds down.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Apr 3, 2019
The Birthday's 'Vivian Killers' is a solid album, but lacks a killer tune
The 10th studio album from garage rockers The Birthday came as no surprise. The band has been putting out albums regularly since 2006 debut "Rollers Romantics," and has also issued around 20 singles in that time. Selling out venues across the country regularly, the group is also a constant touring entity....

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