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Figure Skating
Nov 22, 2013
Murakami struggles in women's SP at Cup of Russia
Kanako Murakami got off to a nightmare start and languished in last place after the women's short program Friday at the Cup of Russia, the sixth and final event of the Grand Prix series.
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Nov 22, 2013
Brazil spikers deliver strong performance in three-set triumph over Japan
Brazil overpowered Japan in straight sets (25-17, 25-23, 25-18) in their round-robin volleyball match at the FIVB Men's Grand Champions Cup on Friday.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Nov 22, 2013
England in no shape to challenge World Cup favorites
Now that the 32 World Cup finalists are known, the English media have been choosing what they consider the easiest group England could have when the draw is made next month.
Japan Times
SOCCER / SOCCER SCENE
Nov 21, 2013
Belgian tour provides welcome tonic for Japan
If national team manager Alberto Zaccheroni was looking for reassurance from this week's visit to Belgium, two excellent performances and results to match were a timely reminder that Japan is more than capable of making an impact at next summer's World Cup.
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Nov 20, 2013
Russia spikers dominate Japan in FIVB Men's Grand Champions Cup
Coming off a disappointing loss against the Italians on the opening day of the 2013 FIVB Men's Grand Champions Cup, Russia looked for a better effort against host Japan.
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Nov 19, 2013
U.S. prevails over Japan in FIVB Men's Grand Champions Cup
A strong U.S. men's volleyball squad squad ran into a speed bump in the third set, but managed to defeat Japan, winning 3-1 (25-17, 25-17, 21-25, 25-20) in the teams' FIVB Men's Grand Champions Cup opener on Tuesday.
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SOCCER
Nov 18, 2013
Honda issues warning to world's best teams
Japan midfielder Keisuke Honda dared the world's best teams to write them off because mark his words, the Asian champions will make them pay.
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Nov 17, 2013
Brazil beats Japan to clinch World Grand Champions Cup
Olympic champion and World No. 1 Brazil won the FIVB World Grand Champions Cup on Sunday by defeating Japan 3-0 (29-27, 25-14, 25-18) at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium.
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Nov 16, 2013
Japan secures meeting with Brazil in FIVB Women's Grand Champions Cup finale
Host Japan delivered a strong all-around effort in a three-set triumph over the Dominican Republic volleyball team on Saturday in the FIVB Women's Grand Champions Cup.
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SOCCER / J. League
Nov 16, 2013
Takahagi brace powers Hiroshima past Kashima
J.League champions Sanfrecce Hiroshima gave themselves the mental edge for the stretch run of the season with a resounding 3-1 victory over Kashima Antlers in the Emperor's Cup round of 16 on Saturday.
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Nov 15, 2013
Japan spikers triumph over Thailand
Japan defeated Thailand 3-0 (25-20, 29-27, 25-22) in a thrilling evening match on the third day of the FIVB Women's Grand Champions Cup at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium on Friday.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Nov 15, 2013
Hodgson short on matches to select World Cup squad
Roy Hodgson has three games in which to finalize his England squad for the World Cup finals.
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Nov 13, 2013
U.S. spikers hand Japan four-set loss in FIVB Women's Grand Champions Cup
The United States volleyball team prevailed over Japan in four sets on Wednesday night, winning 25-19, 25-19, 19-25, 25-21 in their round-robin match at the FIVB Women's Grand Champions Cup.
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Nov 12, 2013
Ishii guides Japan volleyball squad to four-set triumph over Russia
Yuki Ishii's match-high 22 points led host Japan to a four-set victory (25-20, 26-28, 25-16, 26-24) over Russia at the World Grand Champions Cup on Tuesday night.
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Nov 10, 2013
Meisho Mambo wins Queen Elizabeth II Cup for third Grade 1 victory
Three-year-old Meisho Mambo lifted the Queen Elizabeth II Cup for her third Grade 1 victory of the season under Koshiro Take on Sunday.
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SOCCER
Nov 7, 2013
Zaccheroni comes out swinging ahead of Low Countries trip
Under-fire national team manager Alberto Zaccheroni has defended his record ahead of this month's friendlies against the Netherlands and Belgium, pointing to the medals he has won during his three years in charge as evidence.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Nov 2, 2013
Kozuka earns bronze at Cup of China; Murakami places fourth
Takahiko Kozuka finished third on Saturday at the Cup of China, the third of six events in the Grand Prix series.
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SOCCER / J. League
Nov 2, 2013
Reysol capture Nabisco Cup title
Kashiwa Reysol completed their domestic trophy collection under manager Nelsinho with a resilient 1-0 victory over Urawa Reds in the Nabisco Cup final on Saturday.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Nov 1, 2013
Murakami fourth after Cup of China short program
Japan's Kanako Murakami placed fourth in the women's short program on Friday at the Cup of China, the third of six events in the Grand Prix series.
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SOCCER / J. League
Nov 1, 2013
Urawa looking to end title drought in Nabisco Cup final
Former Asian champions Urawa Reds hope to end a six-year title drought in Saturday's Nabisco Cup final against Emperor's Cup holders Kashiwa Reysol.

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