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J LEAGUE

Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Mar 21, 2021
Antelopes dominate Sunflowers early to take WJBL finals lead
Toyota's strong rebounding game helped the Nagoya-based side overcome six-time reigning champion Eneos on Saturday at Yoyogi National Gymnasium No. 2.
Japan Times
SPORTS
Mar 19, 2021
Foreign athletes and coaches will be allowed to enter Japan from Monday
Dozens of players and coaches will have missed the start of the J. League and NPB seasons due to travel restrictions that went into effect in January.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Mar 13, 2021
Premier League chief hopes to have fans at matches by end of season
The Premier League plans to allow up to 10,000 fans in stadiums for the final two rounds of matches this season, chief executive Richard Masters said Friday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Mar 12, 2021
MLB to experiment with larger bases and defensive positioning in minors
Major League Baseball is set to conduct a number of rules experiments during the 2021 minor league season, among them the use of larger bases, as well as restrictions on defensive positioning.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Mar 8, 2021
J. League and NPB considering on-site virus testing for quicker results
A contest between Gamba Osaka and Nagoya Grampus was postponed two hours before kickoff last week after players and staff tested positive for COVID-19.
Japan Times
Rugby
Mar 7, 2021
Ayumu Goromaru scores 15 in return; Suntory remains on top of league
New Zealand playmaker Beauden Barrett scored a try and banged over 10 conversions in the Japan Rugby Top League on Saturday, helping lift Suntory Sungoliath to a 75-10 win over Munakata Sanix Blues.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Mar 5, 2021
Fulham boss says VAR 'killing excitement' after defeat to Tottenham
Fulham manager Scott Parker took aim at the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system and said it was killing soccer's excitement after his side had a goal disallowed in Thursday's 1-0 home defeat by Tottenham Hotspur.
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MORE SPORTS
Mar 2, 2021
Taku Lee poised to end long wait for Japan's first NFL player
The Obic running back and 2020 X League MVP, who is currently taking part in an NFL program for potential international talent in Florida, is generating hype as a player to watch.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Mar 2, 2021
NFL International executive sees widening path for Japanese players
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SOCCER
Mar 2, 2021
Shocked Jiangsu fans hope for takeover after axe falls on club
Stunned Jiangsu FC fans are holding out hope that new backers will come to the rescue of the Chinese Super League champion after the club was sensationally shut down by owner Suning this week.
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MORE SPORTS
Feb 23, 2021
Former Aussie Rules player's suicide spurs call for brain donations
A Melbourne coroner has called on Australian Rules players to pledge to donate their brains to science after death to aid research into chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), local media reported on Tuesday.
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MORE SPORTS
Feb 22, 2021
J. League and NPB hopeful current attendance limits will be eased
The members of the Nippon Professional Baseball and J. League joint COVD-19 task force feel their knowledge about the virus and the data they’ve collected has grown exponentially as they enter the body's second year.
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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.
Japan Times
Rugby
Feb 20, 2021
NTT victory helps put Top League's international flavor on display
Players from five different nations scored for NTT Communications on Saturday as the Shining Arcs opened the final Japan Rugby Top League season with a 41-13 win over Honda Heat.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Feb 19, 2021
Manchester United and Tottenham enjoy big wins, Milan held to draw
Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur built hefty leads with emphatic away wins in their Europa League last 32 first-leg matches but AC Milan were held to a 2-2 draw at Red Star Belgrade as the competition resumed on Thursday.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Feb 18, 2021
Azusa Iwashimizu returns with new perspective after giving birth in 2020
'I want to show the new-and-improved version of Iwashimizu this year,' said the 34-year-old center-back, who plans to walk onto the pitch carrying her son.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Feb 18, 2021
Pep Guardiola urges Manchester City to embrace 'beautiful challenge' of hectic schedule
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said it would be easy to feel overwhelmed by the club's packed schedule but called on his players to embrace the "beautiful challenge" as they compete for four trophies.
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.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Feb 13, 2021
MLB devises new rules to combat COVID-19 during 2021 season
A notable addition to the 2021 manual is the league-wide code of conduct detailing acceptable behavior for players and key staff members away from the field.
Japan Times
SOCCER / From the Spot
Feb 12, 2021
WE League chair 'grateful' for Yoshiro Mori's sexist remarks
Kikuko Okajima is pleased that the now-former Tokyo 2020 president brought attention to the issue of gender equality in Japan.
South Korea couple beat same-sex barriers to parenthood
South Korean lesbian couple Kim Kyu-jin (left) and her wife, Kim Sae-yeon, pose with a "pregnant woman" badge during an interview in Seoul last month.
Japan unveils new overtourism countermeasures
The majority of tourists in Japan tend to stay in Tokyo, Osaka or Kyoto, resulting in overcrowding in popular tourist spots and a strain on transportation systems.
Opportunities await the bold in the Year of the Wood Dragon
2024 marks the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese zodiac, with the year predicted to be a good time for fresh starts.
Japan pharma startup developing world-first drug to grow new teeth
A new tooth is seen in a ferret's mouth after it was administered a drug to stimulate the growth of tooth buds.
Don’t worry about global population collapse
Most projections show the world will hit peak humanity in the 21st century as people choose to have smaller families and women gain power over their own reproduction.
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.
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.

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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.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
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