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PREMIER REPORT

SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Apr 3, 2010
Title fight going down to the wire
LONDON — It has been a good week for Chelsea without kicking a ball as it prepared for Saturday's Premier League summit showdown at Manchester United.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Mar 27, 2010
Henry conflicted as match with Arsenal looms
LONDON — Jack Charlton, the former England World Cup winner and Republic of Ireland manager, always maintained that "in football, money buys your loyalty."
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Mar 20, 2010
Mourinho proves Abramovich made wrong move
LONDON — When you are a billionaire I guess it's hard to admit you are wrong.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Mar 13, 2010
Premier League teams continues to excel in Europe
LONDON — A good week for English clubs in the Champions League. What many observers believe is the weakest Manchester United side in almost 20 years still beat AC Milan 7-2 on aggregate, while Arsenal, which always seem a work in progress, thumped FC Porto 5-0 at Emirates Stadium.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Feb 27, 2010
Terry, injuries concern for Capello
LONDON — What a mess.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Feb 20, 2010
Wenger must recognize Arsenal's trouble in goal
LONDON — There are times when I wonder whether Arsene Wenger is blind to the realities of his team or just plain obstinate.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Feb 13, 2010
Poor management drives Portsmouth to the brink
LONDON — It remains a mystery to me how a club that has made £60 million profit on transfers over the past three years, has won the F.A. Cup, played in the UEFA Cup and receives around £30 million a year in television fees can be faltering on the brink of bankruptcy.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Feb 6, 2010
Appointing Terry captain a mistake from the start
LONDON — Fabio Capello will soon announce whether John Terry, England captain and alleged adulterer, will retain the armband.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Jan 30, 2010
Campbell set for challenge in Arsenal return
LONDON — Sol Campbell returns to English football's biggest stage on Sunday when Arsenal plays Manchester United at Emirates Stadium.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Jan 23, 2010
Goal celebrations by Tevez another tired act
LONDON — Was that really the best Carlos Tevez could manage?
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Jan 16, 2010
Unlimited resources keep Man City in hunt
LONDON — The balance of power in Manchester is changing.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Jan 9, 2010
Portsmouth a black eye for Premier League
LONDON — The Premier League has fit-and-proper-person criteria that anyone wanting to take over a club must pass. Ali al-Faraj, a Saudi businessman, assumed control of Portsmouth in October after fulfilling the criteria, yet each month since then the players' wages have not been paid on time.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Jan 3, 2010
Looking back at 2009 in the Premier League
LONDON — As 2010 dawns, a look back at the good, bad and ugly of another memorable year in the Premier League:
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Dec 19, 2009
McCarthy's maneuver a stain on the game
LONDON — Mick McCarthy was destined to be remembered mainly for his bust-up with Roy Keane on the eve of the 2002 World Cup finals when he sent the Republic of Ireland captain home from Saipan.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Dec 12, 2009
Relations between players, managers can be tense
LONDON — Managers tell players to use their heads, but two bosses, it seems, have literally been practicing what they preach.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Dec 5, 2009
FIFA's manipulation of playoff draw farcical
LONDON — Just in case you had forgotten, FIFA's motto is Fair Play.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Nov 29, 2009
Benitez under gun as Mourinho speculation swirls
LONDON — Sunday sees the most significant day of the season so far. It is a time for football lovers to encourage the wife to go shopping, ensure the fridge has sufficient supplies and then sit back to enjoy a feast on the box.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Nov 21, 2009
Shameful incident will brand Henry for life
LONDON — It takes years for a player to build a reputation. During his eight seasons at Arsenal Thierry Henry established himself as, in the opinion of most, the finest overseas footballer to play in England.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Nov 14, 2009
Trapattoni likes Ireland's chances in playoff
LONDON — The Republic of Ireland takes on France and FIFA on Saturday in the first leg of a 2010 World Cup playoff.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Nov 7, 2009
United clash gives Drogba chance to prove player-of-year credentials
LONDON — The prospect of Didier Drogba even being considered as the Footballer of the Year last season would have brought ridicule. The members of the Football Writers' Association have to judge the player who "by precept and example" they believe deserves the award and the Chelsea striker is on...
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Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
China’s economic growth comes in worse than expected
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Kansai airports to increase takeoff and landing slots ahead of Osaka Expo
Kansai International Airport in Izumisano, Osaka Prefecture. The upper limit on the number of takeoff and landing slots at the airport as well as Kobe Airport in Hyogo Prefecture will be raised in spring next year ahead of the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka.
Shooter came within inches of killing Trump, but left few clues as to why
An aerial view shows the stage where Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump had been standing during an assassination attempt the day before, and the roof of a nearby building where a gunman was shot dead by law enforcement, in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Sunday.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.

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Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
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