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LOS ANGELES

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BASEBALL / MLB
May 12, 2022
Shohei Ohtani tosses six strong innings; Angels fall in extra innings
The 27-year-old's next homer will make him the third Japanese-born player to reach 100 career home runs in the majors, after Hideki Matsui and Ichiro Suzuki.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
May 3, 2022
Obstacle racing to be tested as equestrian replacement in modern pentathlon
The move to replace equestrianism came after a German coach struck a horse at last year's Tokyo Olympics when it refused to jump a fence.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Apr 27, 2022
Shaq says Lakers should keep 'Big Three' but need younger players too
The retired star's comments come after the veteran squad, which was the oldest in the league with an average age of 30, ultimately missed the playoffs.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Apr 17, 2022
Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer might challenge leave extension
Bauer last appeared in a Dodgers uniform on June 28, before the allegations by a Southern California woman that he sexually assaulted her went public.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Apr 7, 2022
Soul searching ahead for Lakers after missing playoffs
What was supposed to be a heart-warming coming home story for the Long Beach native and former league MVP Westbrook quickly turned nightmarish amid injuries to James and Davis.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Apr 1, 2022
MLB and union officially approve 'Shohei Ohtani' rule for designated hitters
Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association formally announced an amended designated hitter rule that has been approved for the 2022 season.

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