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J LEAGUE

Japan Times
SOCCER
May 24, 2022
Champions Manchester City paint town blue with parade
City nearly lost its crown to Liverpool on the last day of the season on Sunday before a dramatic comeback win over Aston Villa.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 23, 2022
Liverpool has extra motivation to win Champions League title after falling short at home
Missing out on the Premier League title on the last day of the season has given Liverpool an extra edge heading into the Champions League final, manager Juergen Klopp said.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League / From the Spot
May 20, 2022
J. League taking slow, cautious steps to reintroduce cheering at games
Fans at select games will once again be allowed to sing — in limited numbers — as part of a plan unveiled this week.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 18, 2022
Liverpool takes title race down to the wire with win at Southampton
The result leaves Liverpool a point behind leaders Manchester City ahead of Sunday's final round, when City is at home against Aston Villa and the Reds host Wolverhampton at Anfield.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 17, 2022
Chinese soccer in a tailspin after 10-year shift from boom to bust
The decision to relinquish the rights to next year's Asian Cup finals, which was made by China last weekend citing COVID-19 uncertainties, has left Chinese soccer facing an uncertain future.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 17, 2022
Seville ready to host thousands of fans ahead of Europa League final
Local authorities expect around 100,000 Rangers and Eintracht Frankfurt fans to turn up in the city, with the majority arriving without tickets for the big game.
Japan Times
Rugby
May 17, 2022
Wallabies get boost as scrumhalf Nic White spurns Japan
The livewire halfback has been first choice in the No. 9 shirt since Dave Rennie took over as Australia coach and should win his 50th cap in the July test series against England.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 11, 2022
Smart mouthguards collect data in extended study of heading's impact
Officials hope technology developed by Sports & Wellbeing Analytics will help to further understanding of head injuries in the sport.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
May 11, 2022
MLB settles class-action suit over minor league wages
Originally filed in 2014, the case includes claims against the MLB and 22 major league clubs over alleged violations of state and federal wage laws.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 6, 2022
Jose Mourinho cries tears of joy as Roma reaches Europa Conference League final
AS Roma manager Jose Mourinho was left in tears after guiding his side to the Europa Conference League final on Thursday and said Europe's third-tier competition was like their Champions League.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 4, 2022
Liverpool reaches Champions League final with comeback over Villarreal
The Premier League team came out transformed after entering halftime down 2-0 and goals from Fabinho, Luis Diaz and Sadio Mane sealed the deal.

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