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Nov 5, 2015
Former athletics chief Diack placed under investigation
Lamine Diack, the former head of world athletics, has been placed under formal investigation in France on suspicion of corruption and money laundering following a complaint from the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 3, 2015
Hawks close to acquiring Wada
The Japan Series champion Fukuoka Softbank Hawks are near to signing former ace Tsuyoshi Wada on what appears to be a multiyear deal.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 12, 2015
Cubs drop Wada from 40-man roster
Former Softbank Hawks southpaw Tsuyoshi Wada was designated for assignment by the Chicago Cubs on Sunday.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Sep 30, 2015
Hanshin manager Wada to resign after season
The Hanshin Tigers announced Wednesday that manager Yutaka Wada will resign at the end of the season.
SPORTS
Sep 23, 2015
WADA signs agreement with China to tackle drug rings
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has signed a memorandum of understanding with China's sports ministry to crack down on the manufacture and supply of performance-enhancing drugs in the country.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Sep 15, 2015
Miki Saito steps out of the inky shadows
Some artworks on first look hit you like a ton of bricks — with bold colors and striking realism. Others take time to get to know, offering hidden treasures that are revealed to the viewer over time.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Sep 12, 2015
Wada to hang up cleats at end of season
Chunichi Dragons veteran outfielder Kazuhiro Wada will retire at the end of the season, he told reporters before a game against the Tokyo Yakult Swallows on Saturday afternoon at Nagoya Dome.
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Aug 25, 2015
Marathon organizers miffed about Shobukhova reinstatement
Marathon organizers have demanded an urgent meeting with officials after the reinstatement of Russian drug cheat Lilya Shobukhova despite the fact she has not repaid around $3 million in prize money earned when she was doping.
Japan Times
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Aug 14, 2015
Conte thinks WADA testing system a complete joke
Fourth in a four-part series
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS / THE DOPING EPIDEMIC
Aug 11, 2015
Conte says coverup protected big stars at Seoul Games
Years before he made the decision to 'go down the slippery slope,' and provide performance-enhancing drugs to elite athletes, BALCO founder Victor Conte, a standout triple jumper in high school, made a name for himself as a self-made expert.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS / THE DOPING EPIDEMIC
Aug 7, 2015
Conte says top officials hindering fight against doping
BALCO founder Victor Conte worked on the 'dark side' when his San Francisco Bay Area company supplied performance-enhancing drugs to elite athletes, including sprinter Marion Jones and MLB home-run king Barry Bonds. That's how Conte has frequently described those years at the start of the 21st century.
BASEBALL / MLB
Aug 5, 2015
Cubs option Wada to Triple-A Iowa
Tsuyoshi Wada's stay with Triple-A Iowa was extended on Tuesday, when the Chicago Cubs announced they had optioned the 34-year-old lefty.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS / THE DOPING EPIDEMIC
Aug 4, 2015
Conte expects Salazar to be banned
Several weeks before doping allegations of epic proportions brought widespread media attention over the weekend, Alberto Salazar's name was at the center of serious doping allegations that also triggered major coverage.
BASEBALL / MLB
Aug 2, 2015
Wada struggles in rehab start
The Chicago Cubs' Tsuyoshi Wada surrendered five runs in six innings in his sixth rehab start on Saturday as he works his way back from shoulder injury.
BASEBALL / MLB
Jul 28, 2015
Wada has solid outing in Triple A-rehab start
Chicago Cubs' left-hander Tsuyoshi Wada, who is working his way back from shoulder injury, allowed two runs in a six-inning rehab start on Monday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Jul 12, 2015
Wada allows two runs in rehab start
Chicago Cubs lefty Tsuyoshi Wada, who is on the disabled list with inflammation in his left shoulder, gave up two runs in the second game of a minor league double header for Triple-A Iowa against Omaha on Saturday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Jun 27, 2015
Cubs southpaw Wada scratched from start
Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon said Friday that lefty Tsuyoshi Wada will not make his start as scheduled against the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Apr 8, 2015
Wada impresses in simulated game
Chicago Cubs lefty Tsuyoshi Wada looked sharp in a simulated game on Tuesday as part of his rehab as he recovers from a left thigh injury.
BASEBALL / MLB
Feb 21, 2015
Wada brings new cutter into camp
One of the first things Chicago Cubs lefty Tsuyoshi Wada did after arriving at spring camp was try out the cut fastball he's been working on.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Feb 17, 2015
Various Artists "Shiori Sampler"
Although no longer the economical solution they were back when we still had to buy records, label samplers in the age of copious amounts of free music have become indispensable once again for a slightly different reason — to combat paralysis of choice.

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