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J LEAGUE

Japan Times
SOCCER
Jan 4, 2017
Arsenal roars back to claim dramatic draw at Bournemouth
Flimsy before halftime, fabulous by the end; Arsenal revealed the split personality that has undermined so many of its Premier League title attempts as it snatched an unforgettable 3-3 draw at Bournemouth on Tuesday.
Japan Times
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Dec 30, 2016
Premier League champion Leicester's rapid descent easy to see coming
One of the attractions of football is the inability to understand how the near impossible happens. The best coaches, the leading pundits, the most experienced observers and the club's fans could not really explain how or why Leicester City won the Premier League last season. You still think you should...
Japan Times
SOCCER
Dec 25, 2016
Mourinho starting to feel at home with Manchester United
Jose Mourinho explained how happy he was with his Manchester United project on Friday, acknowledging it was "easy to feel at home" with one of the world's biggest clubs.
Japan Times
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Dec 23, 2016
Arsenal up to old tricks as season nears midway point
Arsenal FC — An Apology.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Dec 19, 2016
Kwansei Gakuin beats Waseda to win national collegiate title
Mitsuhiro Izu completed 16 of 27 passes for 171 yards and scored a touchdown to help the Kwansei Gakuin University Fighters beat the Waseda University Big Bears 31-14 on Sunday at Koshien Stadium.
Japan Times
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Dec 16, 2016
Teams with best goalkeepers likely to decide title race
The Premier League title race is becoming a little like an Agatha Christie play. Initially there are six suspects, then one by one they disappear for whatever reason.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Dec 15, 2016
Osaka's Harrellson takes pride in toughness, versatility
While playing college basketball for the powerhouse University of Kentucky program, Josh Harrellson broadened his game beyond the traditional expectations of a big man, e.g. around the basket. The 208-cm power forward/center became a bigger threat on offense from the perimeter.
Japan Times
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Dec 14, 2016
Fujitsu QB Cameron gains redemption with Japan X Bowl triumph
Despite being in the X League championship game for a fourth straight season, the Fujitsu Frontiers and ace quarterback Colby Cameron entered this year's contest with a chip on their shoulders.
Japan Times
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Dec 12, 2016
Cameron leads Frontiers to Japan X Bowl win over Seagulls
Colby Cameron completed 11 of 20 passes for 116 yards while Gino Gordon scored the game's only touchdown as the Fujitsu Frontiers defeated their archrival Obic Seagulls 16-3 on Monday in the Japan X Bowl for the X League championship.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Dec 12, 2016
Arsenal to face Bayern again in Champions League
Arsenal will have another chance to beat Bayern Munich in a Champions League knockout tie after the sides were paired yet again in the round of 16 following Monday's draw.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Dec 12, 2016
Costa returns Chelsea to top of league
Chelsea striker Diego Costa's class shone through as he fired his team back to the top of the Premier League on Sunday with a 1-0 win over West Bromwich Albion as the previous day's goal glut turned into a trickle.
Japan Times
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Dec 9, 2016
Bradley set to be made scapegoat for Swansea's woes
Even by the madcap standards of a sport in which too many lunatics have taken over their respective asylums, the news that Swansea City manager Bob Bradley could be facing the sack after just seven matches beggars belief.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Dec 5, 2016
Errors cost Liverpool, United points
Premier League heavyweights Liverpool and Manchester United were caught by late sucker punches in two games that finished far more dramatically than they began on Sunday.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Dec 4, 2016
Kashima lives up to championship pedigree by stunning Urawa for J. League crown
Kashima Antlers midfielder Gaku Shibasaki hailed his club's winning DNA after capturing a record eighth J. League title against Urawa Reds on Saturday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / HOOP SCOOP
Dec 3, 2016
Lottich inspiring Valparaiso with passion
For many years, Matt Lottich was one of the best basketball ambassadors that Japan has ever had. He made big contributions on a consistent basis. He respected the game and played it the right way.

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