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J LEAGUE

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BASKETBALL / B. League
May 28, 2023
Ryukyu wins B. League Finals Game 1 against Chiba in double-overtime
American big man Allen Durham credited the traveling Ryukyu fans for getting the team over the line by creating a home atmosphere inside Yokohama Arena.
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SOCCER
May 28, 2023
Luton promoted to Premier League after playoff win over Coventry
Luton is the first team to go from the top tier to non-league and back.
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Rugby
May 23, 2023
Spears' League One-winning captain Harumichi Tatekawa named MVP
The Brave Blossoms veteran was not selected for the league's Best XV, which was voted for by fans, media, players and coaches.
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Rugby
May 21, 2023
Spears' Bernard Foley stakes World Cup claim with League One title
The 33-year-old is vying with several players including Quade Cooper, Ben Donaldson, Carter Gordon and Noah Lolesio for the Wallabies' No. 10 shirt.
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SOCCER
May 21, 2023
Brilliant Erling Haaland key to Man City's third straight PL title
While teamwork is the cornerstone of Pep Guardiola's side, the 22-year-old Norwegian international has claimed numerous individual records that his manager has called 'scary.'
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Rugby
May 21, 2023
Spears too sharp for Wild Knights in Japan Rugby League One final
Wild Knights coach Robbie Deans was quick to praise Spears for their win but admitted he was mystified by how his own side had performed.
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SOCCER
May 21, 2023
Manchester City wins fifth Premier League title in six seasons
City has become the dominant force in the English game since an Abu Dhabi-backed takeover transformed its fortunes in 2008.
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SOCCER
May 17, 2023
Inter wins Milan derby to reach Champions League final
Inter will undoubtedly be the underdog against either Real Madrid or Manchester City in the final in Istanbul on June 10.
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Rugby
May 16, 2023
France withdraws as host of 2025 Rugby League World Cup
Organizers said a lack of funding meant hosting the tournament carried unacceptable financial risks.
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Rugby
May 14, 2023
Spears edge Sungoliath to reach League One final
The crowd of 13,065 at Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground were presented with a thrilling finale.
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Rugby
May 14, 2023
Marika Koroibete and Rikiya Matsuda see Wild Knights into final
Robbie Deans' team has lost just once in the two-year history of the tournament.
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SOCCER / J. League
May 11, 2023
Sagan snaps Asian champion Reds' league unbeaten run
Just four days after the Reds lifted the team's third ACL title at Saitama Stadium, they fielded a less-experienced side for their return to league play.
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Rugby
May 10, 2023
Rugby unions of Japan and New Zealand sign cooperation agreement
Japan's League One has become a popular destination for elite New Zealand players and coaches in recent years.
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SOCCER
May 9, 2023
Leicester's relegation worries deepen after loss at Fulham
Leicester faces Champions League-chasing Liverpool and Newcastle United in its next two games.
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SOCCER
May 7, 2023
Pragmatic Urawa captures Asia with ironclad defending
The Reds played an effective, stifling brand of defense that left Al Hilal struggling to create chances even as it maintained over 70% possession.
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SOCCER
May 6, 2023
Urawa beats Al Hilal to capture third Asian Champions League title
A strong defensive performance delivered continental glory for Maciej Skorza's team in front of more than 53,000 red-clad fans at Saitama Stadium.
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SOCCER
May 4, 2023
Manchester City scoring machine Erling Haaland sets Premier League record in victory
Haaland broke the record for most goals in a single Premier League season when he scored the second goal of his team's 3-0 win over West Ham United
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SOCCER
May 3, 2023
Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp expects punishment after comments on referee
The FA charged Klopp hours after his news conference and said he has until Friday to respond.
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SOCCER
Apr 30, 2023
Urawa and Al Hilal draw first leg of Asian Champions League final
Urawa boss Maciej Skorza credited the players for grinding out a 'good result' under challenging conditions.
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SOCCER
Apr 27, 2023
Manchester City cruises past Arsenal to seize control of race for Premier League crown
Arsenal still holds a two-point lead at the top of the table, but City has two games in hand.

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