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CHIBA

Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Feb 25, 2017
Hoop teams using data tools in order to boost analytical capabilities, scouting
In this digital era, basketball is a data-driven sport and those analytics impact the performances of teams and players today.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Feb 19, 2017
Veteran Parker leads Jets past Diamond Dolphins
For more than a decade in Japan, versatile forward Michael Parker has played an exciting, high-energy brand of all-around basketball.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Feb 4, 2017
Kawamura sinks buzzer-beating shot to give B-Corsairs a dramatic triumph over Jets
When it mattered most, Takuya Kawamura had the ball and the spotlight on Saturday night.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jan 29, 2017
Kawasaki Stadium stirs fond recollection of legendary games
Former Lotte Orions outfielder Hideaki Takazawa recalled that he and his teammates would joke that there were more officials than fans at the stadium for their games back in the day.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Jan 26, 2017
Hannaryz taking first steps of recovery in rough 2017
January has been a frustrating month for the Kyoto Hannaryz.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jan 9, 2017
Versatile Stone makes difference for Emperor's Cup champion Jets
Many Chiba Jets players made a contribution in capturing the All-Japan Championship title on Monday, but Tyler Stone was one of the biggest "difference makers" for their Emperor's Cup-winning run.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jan 9, 2017
Jets blast Brave Thunders to capture All-Japan crown
The Chiba Jets poured all their energy onto the court and were rewarded with the team's first-ever major title, since being formed in 2011, after a lopsided 88-66 win over the Kawasaki Brave Thunders in the All-Japan Championship men's final at Yoyogi National Gymnasium on Monday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jan 8, 2017
Sunflowers crush Red Wave to maintain stranglehold on Empress Cup
Once again, the mighty Jx-Eneos Sunflowers hoisted the Empress Cup high at the annual new year tournament.
Japan Times
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.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Dec 22, 2016
Hot-streaking Volters in a hurry to reach first division
The Kumamoto Volters are a team on a mission.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Dec 18, 2016
Streaking Jets rout Grouses for 13th straight win
Winning breeds confidence.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Dec 17, 2016
Nagoya trounces Shibuya; Chiba, Kawasaki extend epic winning streaks
The offense clicked and points came in a hurry for the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins on Saturday afternoon.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Dec 10, 2016
Jets soar past NeoPhoenix for 10th consecutive win
The Chiba Jets opened the season with three loses in their first four games. But since then, they have grown as a team and made big strides in the right direction — and taken a big leap in the standings, too.

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