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J LEAGUE

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Dec 17, 2014
Gordon stars on big stage
In a marquee matchup of American quarterbacks, which likely led fans to expect an aerial game, running back Gino Gordon stole the show with his stellar performance on the ground.
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Dec 13, 2014
Former NFL player, coach Kaumeyer helps boost Fujitsu's defense
The Fujitsu Frontiers have found some missing pieces to the puzzle and are a completely different —and better — team this year.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Dec 13, 2014
Gamba claim treble
Gamba Osaka completed a remarkable trophy treble by beating Montedio Yamagata 3-1 to lift the Emperor's Cup on Saturday.
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Dec 12, 2014
Ice Bucks strive to build brand, promote league
"Hard work, every day."
SOCCER / J. League
Dec 11, 2014
Gamba to face Seongnam, Buriram in ACL
Newly crowned J. League champions Gamba Osaka were drawn in Group F with Seongnam Ilhwa, Buriram United and one of four east zone playoff winners for the 2015 Asian Champions League on Thursday.
BASKETBALL
Dec 6, 2014
Togashi scores season-high five points
Texas Legends guard Yuki Togashi sank a 3-pointer and a pair of free throws to finish with a season-best five points in his fifth NBA Development League game on Friday in a 119-113 loss to the visiting Oklahoma City Blue. The Niigata Prefecture native added one offensive rebound and an assist.
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Nov 30, 2014
Four-time defending champion Obic Seagulls eliminated from X League title chase
A new era has come to the X League.
Japan Times
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Nov 28, 2014
Chelsea easily Premier League's standout club
The jury is out on whether this is the worst or potentially the most exciting season in the 22-year history of the Premier League.
BASKETBALL
Nov 27, 2014
Veteran star Parker to leave Wakayama, join Toyota
The NBL's Wakayama Trians have gone from title contender to near-the-basement dweller in less than a year.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Nov 27, 2014
FIBA hands down Japan ban; JBA sorry
It was something everyone expected to happen, so there shouldn't have been any surprise whatsoever. That, however, did nothing to lessen the gravity of the situation.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Nov 26, 2014
FIBA bans Japan from international competition
Although nearly a month passed since FIBA's Oct. 31 deadline for the Japan Basketball Association to present a merger plan for the bj-league and the NBL, among other demands, basketball's world governing body delivered the expected news.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Nov 22, 2014
Togashi makes D-League debut
Texas Legends guard Yuki Togashi made his NBA Development League debut on Friday in a 114-106 home loss to the Santa Cruz Warriors.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Nov 22, 2014
Gamba keep title hopes alive
Gamba Osaka launched a late smash-and-grab raid to blow the J. League title race wide open with a 2-0 win over Urawa Reds on Saturday.
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Nov 16, 2014
IBM Big Blue pound Lixil Deer, qualify for X League playoffs
Kevin Craft threw three touchdown passes and scored two more on the ground, leading the IBM BigBlue to a 38-10 victory over the Lixil Deers on the final day of the X League regular season on Sunday at Yokohama Stadium.
BASKETBALL
Nov 14, 2014
FIBA plans meetings in late November to finalize ruling on Japan Basketball Association problems
The Japan Basketball Association still awaits a ruling from FIBA after an Oct. 31 deadline set by basketball's world governing body for a merger plan between the 22-team bj-league and 13-team NBL was not reached.
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Nov 8, 2014
Elecom Kobe linebacker Takahashi juggles duties as player, college coach
Mutsumi Takahashi made up his mind to dedicate himself to coaching when he retired as a player for good two years ago.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 7, 2014
Pacific League releases 2015 schedule
The Japan Series champion Fukuoka Softbank Hawks will open their 2015 season at home on March 27, according to the Pacific League, which announced the dates and venues for next season on Friday.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 6, 2014
Central League releases 2015 schedule
The Central League announced the dates and venues for its 2015 season on Thursday as teams in both leagues shift from a 144-game season to 143.
SOCCER / J. League
Nov 4, 2014
Okada buys majority ownership stake in FC Imabari
Former Japan coach Takeshi Okada has become owner of FC Imabari in the regional Shikoku League, the club announced on Tuesday.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Nov 2, 2014
S-Pulse stay afloat by beating Frontale
Substitute Kazuya Murata injected dramatic new life into Shimizu S-Pulse's J1 survival bid with a 90th-minute goal to seal a 3-2 win over Kawasaki Frontale on Sunday.

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