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HOOP SCOOP

BASKETBALL / HOOP SCOOP
May 21, 2010
Time for league to adopt real playoff system
Nobody wants their business referred to as a "Mickey Mouse operation," unless, of course, they happen to work for the Walt Disney Company.
BASKETBALL / HOOP SCOOP
May 1, 2010
Hirose still seeking right formula for Albirex
Blessed with talent and depth, this season's Niigata Albirex BB squad has failed to live up to its potential.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / HOOP SCOOP
Apr 17, 2010
Persevering Williams making most of shot in NBA
The NBA playoffs begin this weekend, which means — hallelujah! — the "real season" is only hours away.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / HOOP SCOOP
Mar 21, 2010
Joho's passion gives Lakestars a real boost
BASKETBALL / HOOP SCOOP
Feb 20, 2010
Proposed new league will have major obstacles to overcome
To accurately describe what's been going on for several years now in this nation's pro hoop scene, I submit the following analogy:
BASKETBALL / HOOP SCOOP
Feb 7, 2010
Clutch shooters create excitement in bj-league
Basketball aficionados and casual fans alike remember Michael Jordan's clutch shots in the closing seconds of games. Other clutch shooters, such as Jerry West and Reggie Miller, have buried dozens of shots that separate them from the NBA's ordinary scorers.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / HOOP SCOOP
Jan 25, 2010
Davis miffed about acrimonious breakup with Apache
Second in a two-part series
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / HOOP SCOOP
Jan 24, 2010
Once mighty Apache in complete disarray
First in a two-part series
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / HOOP SCOOP
Jan 10, 2010
Evessa star says merger best bet for hoops in Japan
Osaka Evessa power forward Lynn Washington brings a strong presence to the basketball court, using his full array of skills to consistently earn praise as one of the elite players in Japan.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / HOOP SCOOP
Dec 22, 2009
No surprise to see Apache in sorry state after offseason upheaval
Losing can breed disgust or apathy, and the Tokyo Apache have fallen on hard times in the bj-league's fifth season.
BASKETBALL / HOOP SCOOP
Dec 18, 2009
Tennichi seeks solutions as Evessa's woes continue
Two seasons removed from their third consecutive championship, the Osaka Evessa are struggling to find a winning formula.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / HOOP SCOOP
Nov 29, 2009
Rowsom says Lottich signing key addition for Oita
The Oita HeatDevils' reclamation project is far from finished.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / HOOP SCOOP
Nov 14, 2009
Time for Albirex to consider replacing Hirose as coach
When should a team fire a head coach?
BASKETBALL / HOOP SCOOP
Oct 30, 2009
Teams need true home venues for legitimacy
The Toyama Grouses are listed as the home team at nine venues for the bj-league's 2009-10 season. The Rizing Fukuoka and Osaka Evessa are both listed as the home team at eight different venues, while the Oita HeatDevils are scheduled to use seven home venues this season.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / HOOP SCOOP
Sep 27, 2009
Source says JBL teams in trouble, league not viable in long term
Japanese basketball is suffering from an identity crisis. Besides Yuta Tabuse, the average citizen cannot name a handful of other top-level Japanese players. Indeed, this is problem No. 1.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / HOOP SCOOP
Sep 23, 2009
Murray rips Rawl for reneging on offer to coach Oita
The Oita HeatDevils were in shambles last season, including in the team's front office. Not only did the club manage to lose a league-worst 44 games (it played 52), it also created unnecessary headaches for the bj-league.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / HOOP SCOOP
Sep 20, 2009
Chances for Sojourner to play this season look dim
After a decade in Japan, much of it devoted to spreading his love of basketball to the masses, Isaac Sojourner is without a team for the upcoming season.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / HOOP SCOOP
Aug 23, 2009
JBA leaders should resign following national team's poor showing
It's foolish to think the Japan Basketball Association understands what it takes to build a successful men's basketball program.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / HOOP SCOOP
Aug 5, 2009
Time for Apache to do right thing with Joe Bryant
It's been 2 1/2 months since the Ryukyu Golden Kings defeated the Tokyo Apache in the bj-league championship game.
BASKETBALL / HOOP SCOOP
Jul 8, 2009
Tornadoes learn lessons from 0-18 season
Nobody wants to play 18 games and lose every single one of them.
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.
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.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
Amid same-sex marriage ban, LGBTQ couples opt for 'photo weddings'
A lesbian couple, consisting of a 35-year-old woman (left) and 40-year-old woman, cover their faces with bouquets as they pose for wedding photos in Yokohama on Nov. 1.
China and Russia conduct joint Pacific military patrol
The Russian corvette Gromkiy enters the Chinese port of Zhanjiang as part of a joint China-Russia naval exercise on Saturday.
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.
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.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.
How to tweak your diet when temperatures spike
Most people think of hydration as a strictly liquid-based concept, but eating foods with high water content is an essential part of making it through a Japanese summer unscathed.

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