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FUKUOKA SOFTBANK HAWKS

Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 15, 2016
Kuriyama says big comeback by Fighters a catalyst for future
When the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters were trailing the two-time Japan Series champion Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks by 11½ games in the Pacific League in late June, almost no one expected them to end up as league champions, let alone Japan Series champions, by the end of the season.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 28, 2016
Hawks' Imamiya recovering from elbow surgery
Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks infielder Kenta Imamiya will be sidelined for three months after undergoing right-elbow surgery, the Pacific League club announced Friday.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 24, 2016
Matsuzaka to play winter ball in Puerto Rico
The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks' Daisuke Matsuzaka is expected to play in the winter leagues in Puerto Rico, manager Kimiyasu Kudo said Monday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 20, 2016
Hawks win draft lottery rights for Soka University pitching phenom Tanaka
The talent pool for pitchers in this year's draft class was deep. What's more, he hurt his right shoulder during this year's spring season. So there were good reasons for NPB clubs to pass on Soka University right-hander Seigi Tanaka in Thursday's NPB draft.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 16, 2016
Fighters rally to down Hawks, punch ticket to Japan Series
The Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters overcame a first-inning four-run deficit to reach the Japan Series on Sunday, defeating the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks 7-4 at Sapporo Dome in Game 5 of the Pacific League Climax Series Final Stage.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 15, 2016
Carp hold off BayStars, advance to Japan Series for first time since 1991
A big first inning propelled the Hiroshima Carp into the Japan Series on Saturday in an 8-7 win over the Yokohama BayStars in Game 4 of the Central League Climax Series Final Stage.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 14, 2016
Laird delivers three-run blast in first inning to lead Fighters past Hawks
Brandon Laird hit a three-run homer to power the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters to a 4-1 win over the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks in Game 3 of the Pacific League Climax Series Final Stage on Friday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 12, 2016
Otani, Fighters shut down Hawks in Game 1
Shohei Otani threw seven scoreless innings to lead the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters to a 6-0 win over the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks in Game 1 of the Pacific League Climax Series Final Stage on Wednesday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 9, 2016
Hawks rally past Marines to wrap up series
The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks came from behind for the second straight day Sunday to defeat the Chiba Lotte Marines 4-1 and win the best-of-three first stage of the Pacific League Climax Series.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 8, 2016
Uchikawa sparks Hawks in Climax Series opener against Marines
Seiichi Uchikawa drove in two runs and scored the tiebreaking run as the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks beat the Chiba Lotte Marines 4-3 on Saturday in the opener of their best-of-three Pacific League Climax Series First Stage.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 7, 2016
Underdog Marines embrace challenge of dethroning Hawks as postseason gets underway
The Chiba Lotte Marines find themselves in a familiar position, in third place and staring at a best-of-three playoff challenge on the road.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 7, 2016
Late surge propels BayStars' Lopez to first monthly honor
Jose Lopez's late-season surge and 5-0 finishes for pitchers Yuta Iwasada and Hirotoshi Masui were recognized Friday, as each was named a monthly MVP in their respective league for the first time.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 2, 2016
Matsuzaka flops in long-awaited Hawks debut
Daisuke Matsuzaka auditioned for a spot in the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks' postseason but flubbed his lines in 7-0 loss to the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles on Sunday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 2, 2016
Fighters used improved pitching, defense to capture Pacific League pennant
When the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters seized their franchise's seventh Pacific League pennant on Wednesday, it was in, appropriately enough, a pitching duel.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 1, 2016
Matsuzaka slated to pitch in finale
Daisuke Matsuzaka has been penciled in to pitch in the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks' final game of the regular season on Sunday.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Sep 29, 2016
Hawks' Wada doubtful for Climax Series first stage
Deactivated Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks lefty Tsuyoshi Wada said Thursday he is unlikely to pitch in the Pacific League's Climax Series first stage from Oct. 8.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Sep 26, 2016
Fighters beat Buffaloes to close in on PL title
The Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters moved within one win of capturing the Pacific League pennant after a 4-3 win over the Orix Buffaloes in the Pacific League on Monday night.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Sep 23, 2016
Hawks deactivate ailing ace Wada
The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks' bid for a third straight Pacific League pennant took a hit on Friday, when the club deactivated PL wins leader Tsuyoshi Wada due to elbow issues.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Sep 22, 2016
Fighters beat Hawks to set magic number at six
Sho Nakata hit a two-run homer and Haruki Nishikawa drove in two runs to help Hokkaido Nippon Ham beat Fukuoka SoftBank 5-2 on Thursday to remain in first place in the Pacific League.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Sep 21, 2016
Fighters star Otani earns first win since July 3
Shohei Otani tossed eight solid innings and Brandon Laird hit a two-run home run Wednesday to help the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters edge Fukuoka SoftBank 2-1 and overtake the Hawks again at the top of the Pacific League standings.
Who needs AI when you have Hatsune Miku?
Over the first six months of 2024, a handful of songs using Vocaloid singer Hatsune Miku’s voice have enjoyed widespread attention, underlining a global interest in the character and the technology she represents.
Bloodied Trump survives assassination attempt at political rally
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is surrounded and evacuated by Secret Service agents at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. Trump was rushed off stage at the rally after shots rang out.
Shooter came within inches of killing Trump, but left few clues as to why
An aerial view shows the stage where Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump had been standing during an assassination attempt the day before, and the roof of a nearby building where a gunman was shot dead by law enforcement, in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Sunday.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
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Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
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Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
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