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J LEAGUE

Japan Times
SOCCER
Mar 5, 2019
Antlers begin defense of Asian Champions League title with victory
Kashima Antlers opened their Asian Champions League campaign with a 2-1 win over Malaysia's Johor Darul Ta'zim thanks to goals either side of halftime from Taiki Hirato and Serginho.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Mar 3, 2019
Takashi Inui scores first goal since joining Alaves in Spanish League
Japan international Takashi Inui scored his first goal since joining Spanish side Deportivo Alaves, netting the winner in the club's 2-1 victory over Villarreal on Saturday.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Mar 1, 2019
Cranes book spot in Asia League finals
The Nippon Paper Cranes beat South Korea's Daemyung Killer Whales 4-3 in their semifinal game Thursday and advanced to the Asia League Ice Hockey finals for the first time in five seasons.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Feb 27, 2019
Manchester City to face Marinos in friendly in Japan during July
Yokohama F Marinos will play English glamor club Manchester City in a friendly on July 27, the J. League first-division side said Wednesday.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Feb 27, 2019
'King Kazu' still driven by passion at age 52
A day after his 52nd birthday, former Japan striker Kazuyoshi Miura said Wednesday his "passion" for soccer was driving him to continue playing at a professional level.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Feb 26, 2019
Kashima Antlers to be without striker Yuma Suzuki for two months
Kashima Antlers' star striker Yuma Suzuki will be out for roughly two more months after aggravating a right hamstring injury in training, the J. League club said Tuesday.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Feb 23, 2019
Frontale, Tokyo battle to draw
After winning two straight J. League first division championships, Kawasaki Frontale was favored by many to become just the second team in the league's 26-year history to pull down a third.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Feb 19, 2019
Antlers easily down Jets as Sanfrecce need penalties to beat Chiangrai
Kashima Antlers will have the chance to defend their Asian Champions League title after qualifying for the continental club tournament with a 4-1 demolition of Australian side Newcastle Jets on Tuesday.
Rugby
Feb 18, 2019
Steelers' Dan Carter returning to Racing 92 for rest of Top 14 season
Kobe Kobelco Steelers flyhalf Dan Carter will finish out the rest of the French first-division season with his former team Racing 92, the Top 14 club revealed Sunday.
Japan Times
SOCCER / From the Spot
Feb 17, 2019
Time ripe for Japan's Super Cup to hit road
The annual Fuji Xerox Super Cup, held the weekend before the J. League opens for business, has over the last 25 years become a celebration of the league's vibrant and friendly matchday culture.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Feb 16, 2019
Embracing a buraku heritage: Examining changing attitudes toward a social minority
When Chie Takaiwa struck up the courage to reveal a family secret to her colleague some years ago, she was met by an unexpected response.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Feb 14, 2019
Iniesta excited about new season
The J. League set out to leverage its newfound star power on Thursday at the league's annual kickoff conference.
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Feb 12, 2019
Three Japan teams consider forming new league
KYODO
Rugby
Feb 7, 2019
Top League Cup to be staged before Rugby World Cup
Japan's top-flight and second-tier rugby teams will compete for the Top League Cup ahead of this year's World Cup, the Japan Rugby Football Union announced Thursday.
Japan Times
Rugby
Feb 2, 2019
Clermont routs Top League All-Stars in charity match
A select team from Japan's Top League lost to French Top 14 side Clermont Auvergne 50-29 on Saturday.
Japan Times
Rugby
Feb 1, 2019
Takuro Miuchi, Frederic Michalak offer tentative support for League of Nations
Former Japan captain Takuro Miuchi and ex-France flyhalf Frederic Michalak welcomed World Rugby's proposed "League of Nations" but cautioned Thursday issues such as player burnout and the timing of the domestic Top League needed to be addressed.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 1, 2019
To challenge China's influence in Pacific, Australia turns to rugby league in soft-power offensive
Australia will direct more foreign aid to develop the sport of rugby league in the Pacific, officials say, bolstering a soft power offensive against China's growing influence in the region.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jan 31, 2019
Rookie Yuta Watanabe displays potential while playing major minutes in NBA G League
Rookie Yuta Watanabe has exhibited veteran poise throughout his first season as a pro basketball player.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jan 31, 2019
Plane cushions found in English Channel search for missing soccer player Emiliano Sala
Investigators searching for a lost plane carrying Premier League soccer player Emiliano Sala said on Wednesday an underwater search would begin after they found two seat cushions on the French coast that likely belonged to the aircraft.
Japan Times
Rugby
Jan 29, 2019
Former coach Katsuyuki Kiyomiya proud of Yamaha's achievements during his tenure
Recently retired Yamaha Jubilo head coach Katsuyuki Kiyomiya said he is proud of his eight seasons at the helm of the Top League club and shared his post-retirement plans on Tuesday.

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