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WE LEAGUE

Japan Times
SOCCER / From the Spot
Feb 17, 2019
Time ripe for Japan's Super Cup to hit road
The annual Fuji Xerox Super Cup, held the weekend before the J. League opens for business, has over the last 25 years become a celebration of the league's vibrant and friendly matchday culture.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Feb 16, 2019
Embracing a buraku heritage: Examining changing attitudes toward a social minority
When Chie Takaiwa struck up the courage to reveal a family secret to her colleague some years ago, she was met by an unexpected response.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Feb 14, 2019
Iniesta excited about new season
The J. League set out to leverage its newfound star power on Thursday at the league's annual kickoff conference.
MORE SPORTS
Feb 12, 2019
Three Japan teams consider forming new league
KYODO
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 1, 2019
To challenge China's influence in Pacific, Australia turns to rugby league in soft-power offensive
Australia will direct more foreign aid to develop the sport of rugby league in the Pacific, officials say, bolstering a soft power offensive against China's growing influence in the region.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jan 31, 2019
Rookie Yuta Watanabe displays potential while playing major minutes in NBA G League
Rookie Yuta Watanabe has exhibited veteran poise throughout his first season as a pro basketball player.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jan 31, 2019
Plane cushions found in English Channel search for missing soccer player Emiliano Sala
Investigators searching for a lost plane carrying Premier League soccer player Emiliano Sala said on Wednesday an underwater search would begin after they found two seat cushions on the French coast that likely belonged to the aircraft.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jan 24, 2019
Hopes fade of finding soccer star Emiliano Sala alive after plane goes down in English Channel
Rescuers said there was almost no chance of Premier League soccer player Emiliano Sala being found alive after a recording emerged of a fearful voice message he apparently sent from his stricken plane before it disappeared over the English Channel.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Jan 19, 2019
Toyama's Yuto Otsuka earns All-Star Game MVP honors as B. White outguns B. Black
In a high-scoring first half, Yuto Otsuka had a quiet performance, scoring just two points.

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