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J2 LEAGUE

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SOCCER
Aug 15, 2018
Keisuke Honda credits Melbourne Victory move for saving career
Former Japan international Keisuke Honda said Wednesday the offer to play for Australian soccer team Melbourne Victory kept him from retiring from the sport.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Aug 13, 2018
Jazz assistant Antonio Lang keen to share knowledge with Japan's coaches
Utah Jazz assistant coach Antonio Lang returned to Japan this year for the third straight summer, to share the knowledge and experience he's learned in the NBA with the country's coaches and players.
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BASKETBALL
Aug 2, 2018
Star guard Makoto Hiejima set to join NBL's Brisbane Bullets
The Tochigi Brex on Thursday announced Japan national team shooting guard Makoto Hiejima will join the Brisbane Bullets in the eight-team National Basketball League of Australia and New Zealand.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jul 26, 2018
Yoshinori Muto on verge of finalizing deal with Newcastle United: sources
Striker Yoshinori Muto is closing in on a deal with Newcastle United, sources familiar with the matter said Wednesday.
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BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jul 25, 2018
Ayatsugu Yamashita goes long in 11th inning as Eagles beat Fighters 10-8
Catcher Ayatsugu Yamashita hit an 11th-inning walk-off homer for his first home run of the season on Tuesday as the Rakuten Eagles earned an 10-8 come-from-behind win over the Nippon Ham Fighters.
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MORE SPORTS
Jul 24, 2018
Japan sprinters return from Europe with renewed focus, passion to improve
Japan set a lofty goal of capturing the gold medal in the men's 4x100-meter relay at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
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MORE SPORTS
Jul 23, 2018
Japan finishes second behind Great Britain in men's 4x100 relay at Diamond League London
Japan placed second behind Great Britain in the men's 4x100-meter relay on Sunday, the final day of action at the IAAF Diamond League event in London.
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BASKETBALL / NBA
Jul 20, 2018
Yuta Watanabe makes good impression in Summer League stint with Nets
Yuta Watanabe attracted positive attention during the Brooklyn Nets' five NBA Summer League Games in Las Vegas earlier this month.
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BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jul 14, 2018
PL ends scoreless tie in fifth, wraps up two-game NPB All-Star Series sweep
The Pacific League completed a two-game sweep of the NPB All-Star Series with a 5-1 win over the Central League on Saturday night.
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BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jul 14, 2018
Matsuzaka gets shelled as PL takes All-Star opener
Back-to-back RBI singles in the seventh inning by Alfredo Despaigne and Hotaka Yamakawa lifted the Pacific League to a 7-6 victory over the Central League in the NPB All-Star Series opener on Friday night.
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BASKETBALL / B. League
Jul 11, 2018
Former Laker Sasha Vujacic helping launch Saga Ballooners
The Saga Ballooners look to literally launch a big balloon with the help of a former NBA player in order to eventually become a major basketball club in Japan.
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MORE SPORTS
Jul 11, 2018
Teen Jo Azuchi rides waves to Shonan Open victory
Teenager Jo Azuchi on Wednesday won the Shonan Open, a World Surf League men's Qualifying Series event held at Kugenuma Beach in Kanagawa Prefecture.
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BASKETBALL / NBA
Jul 7, 2018
Watanabe solid in Vegas debut
Undrafted free agent Yuta Watanabe had a solid NBA Summer League debut for the Brooklyn Nets on Friday in Las Vegas.
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BASKETBALL / NBA
Jun 23, 2018
Yuta Watanabe to play for Nets in NBA Summer League after draft disappointment
Yuta Watanabe, considered among the top 30 or so players who were not selected in Thursday's NBA Draft, will play for the Brooklyn Nets next month in the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, he announced on Twitter on Friday.
Japan Times
Rugby
Jun 17, 2018
Top League teams upset Super Rugby duo
The Top League claimed an impressive double scalp over Super Rugby on Sunday as NEC Green Rockets and Suntory Sungoliath beat the Waratahs and Brumbies, respectively, at Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground.
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WORLD / Society
Jun 11, 2018
Italy seeks to close ports to migrant boat, wants reluctant Malta to open its doors
Italy will refuse to let a humanitarian ship carrying more than 600 migrants dock at its ports and has asked the Mediterranean island of Malta to open its doors to the vessel, government officials said on Sunday.
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LIFE / Language / NEWS IN NIHONGO
Jun 4, 2018
J. League's Vissel Kobe welcomes Spanish soccer legend Iniesta
Vissel Kobe holds an event at the Noevir Stadium Kobe to welcome midfielder Andres Iniesta, who joined J1 team Vissel Kobe from Spanish La Liga team Barcelona.
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BUSINESS
Jun 3, 2018
In Italy's 'Plan B,' euro-skeptic and their currency ideas take center stage
If Italy leaves the euro, it will be late on a Friday night.
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BASKETBALL / B. League
May 29, 2018
SeaHorses star Makoto Hiejima named 2017-18 MVP at B. League Award Show
Makoto Hiejima is the face of the B. League's sophomore season.
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BASKETBALL / B. League / HOOP SCOOP
May 29, 2018
Luka Pavicevic's system was key to Alvark Tokyo's title run
The Alvark Tokyo embodied a team-first attitude throughout their title-winning season.

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