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J LEAGUE

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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.
Japan Times
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.'
Japan Times
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.
Japan Times
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.
Japan Times
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.
Japan Times
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.
Japan Times
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.
Japan Times
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.
Japan Times
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.
Japan Times
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
Japan Times
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.
Japan Times
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.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Apr 27, 2023
Urawa and Al Hilal ready to finally meet for Asian Champions League title
The winter World Cup in Qatar and travel complications caused by COVID-19 mean Asian soccer has yet to crown its 2022 champion more than a year after the competition began.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League / From the Spot
Apr 26, 2023
J. League takes new open approach to fall-spring debate
The league could decide by the end of this year to adopt a calendar in line with those of Europe and South America's biggest leagues and competitions.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Apr 26, 2023
UEFA president says U.S.-hosted Champions League final 'possible'
The showpiece event in European club soccer has never been held outside the continent since the competition's inception in 1955.

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