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J3 LEAGUE

Japan Times
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Mar 14, 2019
Nippon Paper Cranes eliminated in overtime in Game 3 of Asia League Ice Hockey final
The Nippon Paper Cranes finished runner-up in the Asia League Ice Hockey on Thursday after losing their final game before their disbandment to Russian team Sakhalin.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Mar 13, 2019
Frontale edges Sydney FC in Asian Champions League
Substitute Manabu Saito struck a late winner as Kawasaki Frontale beat visiting Sydney FC 1-0 in the Asian Champions League on Wednesday.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League / J. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Mar 13, 2019
Keisuke Honda calls for Japanese clubs to focus on defending
Tuesday's Asian Champions League game at Edion Stadium in Hiroshima marked exactly 4,112 days since Keisuke Honda had last stood on a Japanese pitch representing his club rather than his country.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Mar 12, 2019
Daiki Watari's late goal carries Sanfrecce Hiroshima past Melbourne Victory
Daiki Watari netted a late winner as Sanfrecce Hiroshima spoiled Keisuke Honda's homecoming with a 2-1 defeat of Melbourne Victory in Asian Champions League Group F on Tuesday.
Japan Times
Rugby
Mar 8, 2019
Proposed new league presents issues for Japan
A World Rugby news release late Wednesday night from Dublin may have appeased some parties concerned by plans for a new worldwide league, but many questions remain as to how Japan will be affected.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Mar 7, 2019
Vissel add Sergi Samper to loaded lineup
Vissel Kobe has added another name to its ever-growing list of Barcelona connections.
SOCCER
Mar 6, 2019
Teenager Daiki Hashioka scores twice as Urawa downs Buriram in Asian Champions League clash
Nineteen-year-old winger Daiki Hashioka netted a second-half brace as the Urawa Reds beat visiting Thai side Buriram United 3-0 in their opening Asian Champions League Group G clash on Wednesday night.
Rugby
Mar 6, 2019
Shining Arcs coach Rob Penney steps down after five seasons
NTT Communications Shining Arcs said Wednesday that Rob Penney will step down from his role as head coach after five seasons with the Japan Rugby Top League team.
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
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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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