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WE LEAGUE

Japan Times
SOCCER
Dec 8, 2021
MLS boss calls Las Vegas the 'frontrunner' for expansion
The support the city has shown for expansion teams in other leagues is a big reason why MLS Commissioner Don Garber is optimistic about Sin City's prospects.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Dec 7, 2021
Late Demarai Gray stunner gives Everton win over Arsenal
The outcome left Arsenal seventh on 23 points from 15 games — four points outside the top four — while Everton climbed to 12th on 18 points.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Dec 7, 2021
Joint-top scorer Leandro Damiao named MVP in Frontale-centric Best XI
The Brazilian, who led the scoring chart alongside Celtic-linked Daizen Maeda, is the ninth player in J. League history to be named the MVP while being the top scorer.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Nov 28, 2021
Kyoto clinches promotion after 11 seasons in second division
Kyoto, which joined the J. League in 1996, rediscovered its winning ways under first-year manager Cho Kwi-jae, who led Shonan Bellmare to promotion three times between 2012 and 2017.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Nov 25, 2021
English soccer risks financial chaos without more even sharing
A report published late Wednesday found that despite the wealth in the Premier League, teams across the English game have fallen into administration 62 times since 1992.
Japan Times
SPORTS
Nov 25, 2021
Does the sports world still need China?
The rewards for international sports leagues doing business in China are plain: lucrative broadcast deals and millions of new consumers. But the risks are also clear.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Nov 24, 2021
WE League aims to learn from NWSL's harassment scandals
League officials said that while Japan's understanding of harassment has improved in recent years, there is still much to be done to ensure the well-being of the country's athletes.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Nov 24, 2021
Study says biennial World Cup could cost leagues billions per season
The report predicted that in addition to cutting club revenue, such a move would hit viewer interest in games, reduce advertisers' interest in domestic soccer and put strains on players.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Nov 21, 2021
Takumi Minamino on target for Liverpool in big win over Arsenal
The Samurai Blue attacker netted with his first touch of the game in the 77th minute, side-footing home Trent Alexander-Arnold's low cross to open his Premier League account for the season.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Nov 14, 2021
Jubilo Iwata clinches J1 promotion with win over Mito
The three-time J1 champion's fourth consecutive win moved them to 86 points, ensuring they will finish no worse than second and return to the first division after a three-year absence.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Nov 5, 2021
NHL union plans to investigate response to sexual assault allegations
The National Hockey League Players Association (NHLPA) said on Thursday it would conduct an independent review of its response to the 2010 allegations of sexual assault made by Chicago Blackhawks prospect Kyle Beach against former video coach Brad Aldrich.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Nov 5, 2021
Kyogo Furuhashi scores as Celtic wins in Europa League
Forward Kyogo Furuhashi scored one goal and set up another as Ange Postecoglou's Celtic edged Hungarian side Ferencvaros 3-2 away in a UEFA Europa League group stage match on Thursday.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Nov 3, 2021
Dominant Kawasaki Frontale clinches fourth J1 League title in five seasons
This season was another masterclass for Kawasaki Frontale, with the team dropping just 17 points out of a possible 102 thus far. On Wednesday, they defended their 2020 title.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Nov 2, 2021
Tottenham's Nuno Santo latest victim of Premier League's sacking culture
The days when English soccer used to shake its collective head at reports of Serie A or La Liga managers being fired after a few bad results are long gone.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Oct 31, 2021
Manchester United eases pressure with resounding win over Tottenham
United put last weekend's 5-0 thrashing by Liverpool behind them with a superb performance, with Cristiano Ronaldo, Edinson Cavani and Marcus Rashford scoring against the London side.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Oct 30, 2021
Nagoya shuts down Cerezo to win club's first Levain Cup
Goals from Naoki Maeda and Sho Inagaki combined with a strong defensive performance carried the day for Massimo Ficcadenti's men at Saitama Stadium.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Oct 30, 2021
South Korea slowly beginning to embrace esports
Despite the growing international status and interest among prospective professional players, government support for the esports industry has been lackluster.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 26, 2021
Orix finishes season atop PL with Lotte chasing magic number
After finishing bottom of the PL in the past two seasons, Orix could land its first pennant since 1996 should Lotte lose a single game this week.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 24, 2021
Marines counterattack wins day as Lotte eyes pennant
The win at Zozo Marine Stadium reduced the second-place Marines' magic number to clinch their first Pacific League pennant in 16 years to four.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Oct 21, 2021
Newcastle asks fans to avoid causing offense after some attend match in Arabic attire
Newcastle was acquired by a Saudi Arabia-led consortium earlier this month.
Who needs AI when you have Hatsune Miku?
Over the first six months of 2024, a handful of songs using Vocaloid singer Hatsune Miku’s voice have enjoyed widespread attention, underlining a global interest in the character and the technology she represents.
Bloodied Trump survives assassination attempt at political rally
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is surrounded and evacuated by Secret Service agents at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. Trump was rushed off stage at the rally after shots rang out.
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.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
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.
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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