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G LEAGUE

Japan Times
SOCCER
Dec 30, 2017
Keisuke Honda to form partnership with Orange County SC to develp youth players
Keisuke Honda announced Friday his company will partner with United Soccer League's Orange County SC to help develop young players.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Dec 25, 2017
V.League hoping to shake up volleyball scene
The name of the new league is nothing fresh, but Japan's top volleyball circuit will shake things up next fall.
Japan Times
Rugby
Dec 17, 2017
Suntory clinches first place in Top League's Red Conference
Suntory Sungoliath ensured they will top the Japan Rugby Top League's Red Conference when the regular season comes to an end next weekend after they beat Kobe Kobelco Steelers 24-7 on Sunday at Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / NPB NOTEBOOK
Dec 17, 2017
Japanese players stay in swing of things even during winter
While it might be the time of year when temperatures are a little cooler and the regular season for almost every major baseball league is weeks in the rearview mirror, that doesn't mean there aren't a host of players still darting around a diamond somewhere.
Japan Times
Rugby
Dec 16, 2017
Ryuta Iiyama sparks Green Rockets in victory over Eagles
Two tries from debutant Ryuta Iiyama helped the NEC Green Rockets beat the Canon Eagles 25-20 in the Japan Rugby Top League on Saturday at Nippatsu Mitsuzawa Stadium.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Dec 15, 2017
Shohei Ohtani's new contract takes effect with Angels
The Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters said Friday that they have been notified by Major League Baseball that Shohei Ohtani's contract with the Los Angeles Angels has officially taken effect.
Japan Times
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Dec 15, 2017
Sean Dyche has Burnley moving in right direction
The Visit Lancashire website lists as one of the things to see in Burnley as the "iconic Singing Ringing Tree which towers high above Burnley on Crown Point Moor and has been named in the top 10 pieces of 'sound art' in the world."
Japan Times
Rugby
Dec 10, 2017
Panasonic rolls into Top League playoffs with 11th straight victory
Panasonic Wild Knights picked up their 11th straight win of the season Sunday to become the second side to book a spot in the playoffs to determine the Japan Rugby Top League champion.
Japan Times
Rugby
Dec 9, 2017
Sungoliath trounce Green Rockets and clinch playoff spot
The Suntory Sungoliath booked themselves a spot in the playoffs to determine the Japan Rugby Top League champions on Saturday thanks to a 28-13 win over the NEC Green Rockets.
Japan Times
Rugby
Dec 7, 2017
Veteran forward Takeomi Ito to retire after season: source
Former Japan international Takeomi Ito will retire after this season, ending his 25-year rugby career, a source said Thursday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Dec 7, 2017
Brave Thunders captain Ryusei Shinoyama surprised and upbeat about team's impending ownership change
Energetic veteran Ryusei Shinoyama said that he did not get upset with the announcement because he is competing in an anything-can-happen professional sports circuit.
Japan Times
Rugby
Dec 3, 2017
Michael Leitch saves the day as Brave Lupus hold off Yamaha Jubilo
Japan captain Michael Leitch saved a 27-22 Japan Top League win for Toshiba Brave Lupus on Sunday by stealing a turnover with Yamaha Jubilo pressing for a game-tying try after the hooter.
Japan Times
Rugby
Dec 2, 2017
Steelers, Shining Arcs settle for draw; Black Rams thump Red Hurricanes
Kobe Kobelco Steelers and NTT Communications Shining Arcs drew 28-28 on Saturday at Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground as the Japan Rugby Top League resumed after a five-week break.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Dec 2, 2017
Frontale capture J. League title with rout of Ardija; Antlers held
Kawasaki Frontale clinched their first-ever J. League title with a 5-0 win over Omiya Ardija on Saturday, snatching the silverware from under Kashima Antlers' noses on goal difference.
Japan Times
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Dec 1, 2017
Everton turns to Sam Allardyce in bid to stay up
"Sam Allardyce has resigned as manager of Crystal Palace and says he has 'no ambition to take another job' in football."
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Nov 30, 2017
Asian Football Confederation names Reds' Takafumi Hori coach of the year
Urawa Reds manager Takafumi Hori was named coach of the year by the Asian Football Confederation on Wednesday, while Nadeshiko Japan boss Asako Takakura won the women's award.
Japan Times
SOCCER / SOCCER SCENE
Nov 29, 2017
Urawa Reds ready for new chapter after ACL victory
Urawa Reds have gained an unwanted reputation for choking on the big stage in the 10 years since they first won the Asian Champions League, but that tag may have to be re-evaluated after they reclaimed the title with a series of composed performances in this year's competition.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Nov 26, 2017
Frontiers overcome stingy Seagulls to reach Japan X Bowl
Fujitsu quarterback Colby Cameron ran for a touchdown just over two minutes into the game in his team's first drive of the day.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Nov 26, 2017
Urawa breathes sigh of relief after exorcizing demons in ACL final
Urawa Reds lifted the Asian Champions League trophy for the first time in a decade on Saturday — then breathed a sigh of relief that they had not let their fans down again.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Nov 25, 2017
Urawa Reds clinch Asian Champions League title on late goal against Al Hilal
Urawa Reds claimed the Asian Champions League title for the first time in a decade after Rafael Silva scored in the 88th minute to seal a 2-1 aggregate win over Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal with a 1-0 final second-leg win on Saturday.

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