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WE LEAGUE

SOCCER / J. League
Mar 18, 2014
No evidence of Sanfrecce-Frontale match-fixing: J.League
The J.League said Tuesday it found no evidence of match-fixing in the March 8 game between Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Kawasaki Frontale after receiving an alert about the match from FIFA.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Mar 17, 2014
New-look Deers put hopefuls through their paces
The Lixil Deers, formerly known as the company-owned Kajima Deers, are taking their first steps forward as a new club team. The Deers, one of the X League power houses, on Saturday held their first tryout to look for new talent outside of Kajima Corporation.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Mar 15, 2014
JBA reveals plan for pro hoops circuit, restructuring for 2016-17 season
In 2016, the Japan Basketball Association will launch a new professional men's basketball league, it announced on Saturday evening.
JAPAN
Mar 14, 2014
Olympic credibility under threat in wake of soccer fans' xenophobic banner
The recent controversy over the 'Japanese only' banner put up by Urawa Reds soccer fans is yet further testimony to the nation's entrenched insensitivity to racism and threatens Tokyo's credibility as host of the 2020 Olympics, experts say.
Japan Times
SOCCER / SOCCER SCENE
Mar 14, 2014
Murai deserves praise for taking bold action against Urawa
The J. League has not always been known for taking clear, decisive action, but Thursday's announcement that Urawa Reds must play one home game behind closed doors as punishment for a discriminatory banner was a bold decision that must be applauded.
BASKETBALL / ONE-ON-ONE WITH ...
Mar 12, 2014
Osaka's Bell takes pride in winning mindset, work ethic
The Japan Times features periodic interviews with players in the bj-league. D'Andre Bell of the Osaka Evessa is the subject of this week's profile.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Mar 12, 2014
Marinos, Guangzhou settle for draw in Asian Champions League
Yokohama F. Marinos collected their first point of the Asian Champions League with a 1-1 draw to champions Guangzhou Evergrande on Wednesday night at Nissan Stadium.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Issues / JUST BE CAUSE
Mar 12, 2014
J. League and media must show red card to racism
On Saturday, during their J. League match against Sagan Tosu at Saitama Stadium, some Urawa Reds fans hung a 'Japanese only' banner over an entrance to the stands.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Mar 12, 2014
Who would you tip to emerge as J1 and J2 winners in the J. League this year?
I am not sure on J2, but I think Yokohama F . Marinos will take the J1 title in 2014. They have long had a solid 'keeper in the shape of Tetsuya Enomoto, and he is a good base for the rest of the team.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Mar 11, 2014
Sterjovski brace carries Central Coast Mariners past Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Two-time defending J.League champions Sanfrecce Hiroshima were sunk by a first-half double from Mile Sterjovski and lost 2-1 away to Australia's Central Coast Mariners in the Asian Champions League on Tuesday night.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Mar 1, 2014
J. League seeks to widen scope in Asia
As two decades have now elapsed since its inception, the J. League is entering a new era.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Feb 26, 2014
Jeonbuk Motors picks apart Marinos in pivotal stretch
Three goals in 10 second-half minutes condemned Emperor's Cup holders Yokohama F. Marinos to a 3-0 defeat away to South Korea's Jeonbuk Motors in their Group G opener in the Asian Champions League on Wednesday night.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Feb 22, 2014
Sanfrecce open with win
Teenage strikers Gakuto Notsuda and Takuma Asano put Yokohama F. Marinos to the sword as Sanfrecce Hiroshima opened the new soccer season with a 2-0 victory in the Xerox Super Cup on Saturday.
BASKETBALL / HOOP SCOOP
Feb 13, 2014
Perpetual problems plague Japan Basketball Association
Intermittent hullabaloo by the Japan Basketball Association's big wigs about "big plans" for the future of men's basketball generally produces one thing: a collective yawn by those who analyze such things.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Feb 13, 2014
Two-time CL MVP Ramirez to sign with independent league team
Alex Ramirez, the only foreign-born player with 2,000 hits in Nippon Professional Baseball history said Thursday he will sign with the Gunma Diamond Pegasus of the independent Baseball Challenge League.
BASKETBALL / ONE-ON-ONE WITH ...
Feb 5, 2014
Sendai's White recognizes importance of team chemistry, close-knit family
The Japan Times features periodic interviews with players in the bj-league. Wendell White of the Sendai 89ers is the subject of this week's profile.
Japan Times
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Jan 31, 2014
X League's Deers begin new life as club team
In 2014, the Deers will play in new colors — orange and white.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jan 20, 2014
'Mr. Basketball' back on court in new role
Putting his honorable nickname behind him, Kenichi Sako is beginning a new adventure, though it may not proceed as smoothly as it did when he was a player.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Dec 27, 2013
Four Akita players named All-Star starters; Fukuoka's Aoki picked for eighth time
The Akita Northern Happinets had four players named to the Eastern Conference All-Star squad for the Jan. 26 game in Akita, the bj-league announced on Friday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Dec 21, 2013
FIBA warns JBA about problems
FIBA secretary general Patrick Baumann has advised the Japan Basketball Association to resolve issues that exist inside the nation's basketball circles or face greater problems in the future, according to Japanese media reports.

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