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FA CUP

Japan Times
Rugby
Mar 2, 2021
Aaron Smith commits to All Blacks through 2023 Rugby World Cup
All Blacks halfback Aaron Smith has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby through to the 2023 World Cup in France.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Feb 26, 2021
Libya cleared to host international soccer games after ban lifted
A decade-long ban on international soccer matches being played in Libya has been lifted, the country’s soccer federation said on Thursday.
Japan Times
Rugby
Feb 23, 2021
Rugby World Cup teams to get longer rests and bigger squads
The 2023 Rugby World Cup in France will have increased rest periods for all teams as part of a new player welfare package announced on Monday by the Rugby World Cup Board, the World Rugby executive committee and tournament organizers.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Feb 21, 2021
Hong Kong prepared to waive restrictions to host Asian tournaments
Hong Kong's government is considering waiving the city’s strict 21-day quarantine requirements in a bid to host soccer matches in the Asian Champions League and other continental club competitions, a local newspaper said on Sunday.
SOCCER / J. League
Feb 20, 2021
Last-minute Yu Kobayashi goal hands Super Cup to Frontale
As the seconds ticked down to a seemingly inevitable penalty shootout, Kobayashi saved the day for the reigning double champion.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Feb 17, 2021
Japan and B. League in tough spot after cancellation of FIBA Asia Cup qualifying window
Skipping the qualifiers — when they resume — altogether is not an option.
BASKETBALL
Feb 13, 2021
Japan forced to wait as FIBA cancels Asia Cup qualifiers due to COVID-19
The Japanese team began a training camp at Tokyo's National Training Center on Thursday and was scheduled to fly to Doha on Sunday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Feb 9, 2021
Japan names provisional squad for Asia Cup qualifiers
Chiba point guard Yuki Togashi and forward Gavin Edwards were among the list of 24 who could fly to Doha on Saturday ahead of the international window later this month.
SOCCER / J. League / From the Spot
Jan 29, 2021
COVID-19 chaos hits J. League offseason, leaving many in limbo
As a number of players and even managers wait to get into Japan due to travel restrictions, the league is considering its options on ticket sales for next month's Super Cup.
Japan Times
Rugby
Jan 29, 2021
New Zealand to face Australia in World Cup opening-night blockbuster
Host and reigning champion New Zealand will take on neighbor Australia at Auckland's Eden Park on the opening night of the women's Rugby World Cup in September, organizers said on Friday.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jan 26, 2021
Asian Champions League to be played in centralized venues
This year's Asian Champions League and AFC Cup club competitions will be played in centralized group stages due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Asian Football Confederation said on Monday.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jan 25, 2021
Manchester United knocks Liverpool out of F.A. Cup
Manchester United added to Liverpool's current woes with a 3-2 win, thanks to a free kick by Bruno Fernandes in a blockbuster fourth-round F.A. Cup clash at Old Trafford on Sunday.
BASKETBALL
Jan 24, 2021
Japan's remaining Asia Cup qualifiers relocated to Doha
The Akatsuki Five will play the rest of their Group B games in a bio-secure 'bubble' due in part to the ongoing state of emergency in the Tokyo area.

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