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MAO ASADA

Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Dec 20, 2013
Odds on Ando making Olympic team for Sochi very long
"Do you believe in miracles?"
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Dec 8, 2013
Despite shaky performance, Mao collects fourth Grand Prix Final title
Mao Asada captured a record-tying fourth Grand Prix Final victory on Saturday night despite a less-than-inspiring free skate.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Dec 6, 2013
Hanyu shows impressive poise, world-class talent in Grand Prix Final triumph
Despite falling on the opening jump of his free skate, Yuzuru Hanyu held off three-time world champion Patrick Chan to win the Grand Prix Final on Friday night in dramatic fashion at Marine Messe.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Dec 5, 2013
Hanyu upstages Chan with record-setting performance
Yuzuru Hanyu set a new world record in the men's short program at the Grand Prix Final on Thursday night, earning 99.84 points in a fabulous performance to "Parisian Walkways."
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Dec 4, 2013
Mao has much at stake in Grand Prix Final in Fukuoka
With only two months to go until the Sochi Olympics, two-time world champion Mao Asada heads into this week's Grand Prix Final as a prohibitive favorite while skating on home ice.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / NOTES ON A SCORECARD
Nov 12, 2013
Irabu's career provides cautionary tale for Rakuten pitching star Tanaka
It will be interesting to see how the situation plays out with Rakuten Eagles star Masahiro Tanaka and his move to the majors via the posting system.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Nov 9, 2013
Mao wins fourth NHK Trophy title
Two-time world champion Mao Asada won the NHK Trophy for the fourth time with a strong free skate on Saturday night as her buildup to the Sochi Olympics continues.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Nov 8, 2013
Mao, Suzuki are 1-2 in women's competition; Takahashi leads men after NHK Trophy short program
Two-time world champion Mao Asada established a solid lead in the short program at the NHK Trophy on Friday night at Yoyogi National Gymnasium.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Nov 6, 2013
Mao aims for fourth NHK Trophy title as Sochi looms
Two-time world champion Mao Asada continues her quest for the Olympic gold medal at the Sochi Olympics at the NHK Trophy starting on Friday in Tokyo.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Oct 5, 2013
Kim's injury could open door for Mao at Sochi Games
It is amazing how quickly the dynamic can change in skating.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Jun 5, 2013
Earliest Mao, Kim can face off is at GP Final in Fukuoka
The Olympic season officially began with the release of the 2013-2014 Grand Prix assignments on Monday by the International Skating Union.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Apr 24, 2013
Mao certain to face massive pressure if she tries to retire
Mao Asada's recent proclamation at the World Team Trophy that she “intends” to retire after next year's Sochi Olympics took many by surprise, but I think the proclamation is far from set in stone.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Apr 14, 2013
Suzuki's stellar performance guides Japan to bronze
With a brilliant performance on Saturday, Akiko Suzuki carries Japan to a bronze-medal finish at the World Team Trophy.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Apr 12, 2013
Suzuki rescues Japan after Mao stumbles
Akiko Suzuki and Daisuke Takahashi lift Japan to the top of the World Team Trophy standings.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Mar 20, 2013
Kim serves notice she is still force to be reckoned with
It is as if time has stood still.

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