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J2 LEAGUE

Rugby
Aug 19, 2016
Japan to add second-tier rugby league in 2017
An eight-team second-tier league below the Top League will begin from the 2017-18 season, the Japan Rugby Football Union announced Friday.
SOCCER
Aug 10, 2016
Leicester's Ranieri signs new contract until 2020
Manager Claudio Ranieri has signed a new contract with Leicester City that would keep him at the club until June 2020, the Premier League champion announced on Wednesday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Aug 9, 2016
Alvark Tokyo transform operations for B. League's inaugural season
The team has changed its name from the Toyota Alvark to the Alvark Tokyo as Japan's men's pro basketball enters a new era with the launch of the B. League this fall.
SOCCER
Aug 6, 2016
Man City announces Moreno signing
Manchester City has completed the signing of 19-year-old Colombia international Marlos Moreno from Atletico Nacional, the Premier League team said on Saturday.
SOCCER
Aug 4, 2016
Kubo pivotal in Young Boys' triumph
Young Boys justified their decision not to allow Yuya Kubo to go to the Rio Olympics as the striker scored twice on Wednesday to help the Swiss team advance to the final round of qualifying for the Champions League.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jul 30, 2016
Ex-Wolverines set for Japan debut
Like most other American players, quarterback Devin Gardner and wide receiver Jeremy Gallon had no idea that football was even played there.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 23, 2016
Following deal with J. League, Perform Group outlines digital vision for sports in Japan
Aiming to become a Netflix-like presence, Perform Group's 10-year, u00a5210 billion agreement with the J. League is the largest commercial sports deal in Japanese history.
SOCCER
Jul 22, 2016
Liverpool acquires veteran goalkeeper Manninger
Liverpool has signed veteran goalkeeper Alex Manninger on a short-term contract, the Premier League club said on Friday.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Jul 20, 2016
J. League makes shift from TV to live streaming in ¥210 billion broadcast deal
Soccer's J. League inks a 10-year, u00a5210 billion live streaming deal with Britain-based Perform Group representing the largest broadcasting deal in Japanese sports history.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jul 9, 2016
Ex-Fukushima stars Jones, Nash make Las Vegas Summer League debuts
Two former Fukushima Firebonds standouts made their 2016 NBA Las Vegas Summer League debuts on Friday night.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / HOOP SCOOP
Jul 9, 2016
Nonstop growth, inept management were constant problems throughout the bj-league's 11 seasons
Second in a two-part series
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jul 7, 2016
NBA to introduce new shot clock, timing system
Time's up for the old NBA shot clock.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jul 5, 2016
Dynamic scorer Nash to play for Milwaukee Bucks in Las Vegas Summer League
After a banner rookie season in the bj-league, forward Le'Bryan Nash continues his quest to secure a job in the NBA.
Rugby
Jun 30, 2016
Ex-All Blacks winger Jane joins Toshiba Brave Lupus
Former All Blacks winger Cory Jane has signed a two-year contract with theTop League's Toshiba Brave Lupus, though he will return to play for the Wellington Hurricanes next year, his Super Rugby franchise said on Thursday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Jun 30, 2016
Pierce to work for Heat during Summer League
For Japan hoop followers, the Miami Heat will have a familiar face helping out during the upcoming Las Vegas Summer League.
BASKETBALL
Jun 30, 2016
Ex-USF bench boss Walters lands D-League coaching position
The Grand Rapids Drive have hired Rex Walters as their new coach, the Detroit Pistons announced on Wednesday.
SOCCER / J. League
Jun 21, 2016
J. League set to sign lucrative broadcast deal
The J. League is set to sign a major broadcasting rights deal worth an annual total of ¥1.1 billion ($10.5 million) with various domestic and overseas firms from next season, sources familiar with the matter said Monday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jun 13, 2016
Nash agrees to return as Toyama bench boss for 2016-17 season
Veteran coach Bob Nash will remain at the helm as the Toyama Grouses enter a new era.
BASKETBALL
Jun 3, 2016
Niigata selects Shoji to be next head coach
Kazuhiro Shoji, a former Niigata Albirex BB player at the start of the 21st century, takes over as the team's new head coach as the franchise prepares for the inaugural B. League season.
Rugby
May 31, 2016
Japanese rugby players association established
The Japanese rugby players association was launched on Tuesday, with president Toshiaki Hirose saying he was confident it would improve the Japanese game.

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