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TEXAS

BASEBALL / MLB
Jun 11, 2016
Darvish expected to start Monday game
Yu Darvish threw a 21-pitch light bullpen session Friday and the Texas Rangers said they expect the right-hander to start on Monday as scheduled against the Oakland Athletics.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB / MAN ABOUT SPORTS
May 31, 2016
Odor punch proves showboating in Major League Baseball still a no-no
As if the colossal divide in American politics between the Clinton and Trump camps wasn't enough, there now exists a humongous chasm in MLB circles as well.
Japan Times
WORLD / Society
Feb 8, 2016
Pope to tour Mexico's poor, violent parts, view Texas border migrant plight
Pope Francis will visit some of the poorest and most violent corners of Mexico on his first visit as pontiff, and will also head to the northern border to address the plight of migrants trying to reach the United States.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Jan 29, 2016
'Affluenza' teen flown back to Texas, placed in juvenile detention
The American teenager derided for a defense of "affluenza" in the killing four people while driving drunk arrived back in Texas on Thursday after being deported from Mexico and was placed in juvenile detention.
BASEBALL / MLB
Jan 19, 2016
MLB confirms probe in Darvish gambling case
Texas Rangers star pitcher Yu Darvish is being investigated by Major League Baseball in the wake of his brother Sho being charged last year with running an illegal gambling ring that allegedly took bets on both MLB and NPB games, The Japan Times has learned.
COMMUNITY / Voices / OVERHEARD
Jan 16, 2016
Close ... but no cigar
Which part of the United States are you from?

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