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WE LEAGUE

Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
May 2, 2013
Sendai knocked out of Asian Champions League
Tournament debutants Vegalta Sendai were eliminated from the Asian Champions League on Wednesday after a 2-1 defeat at home to China's Jiangsu Sainty in their final game in Group E.
BASKETBALL
Apr 24, 2013
Ex-Apache post player Tyler making big strides in D-League playoffs
Jeremy Tyler has played a significant role in helping the Santa Cruz Warriors advance to the NBA Development League Finals, a best-of-three series that begins on Thursday.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Apr 24, 2013
Reysol advance to ACL knockout phase
Kashiwa Reysol qualifies for the knockout phase of the Asian Champions League for the second straight year despite a 1-1 draw at home to China's Guizhou Renhe.
SOCCER / J. League
Apr 23, 2013
Baresi, Schillaci to star in Japan friendly
Former Italy stars Franco Baresi and Salvatore "Toto" Schillaci will play in a summer friendly against a select Japanese old boys' side featuring ex-international Ruy Ramos, organizers announced on Monday.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Apr 13, 2013
Man City better off keeping Mancini
According to some reports, Manchester City has lined up various replacements should Roberto Mancini be fired this summer. This, of course, presupposes the club's power brokers have met to discuss possible successors in case they decide to fire the Italian.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Apr 11, 2013
World Cup veteran Yanagisawa guides Vegalta Sendai to first ACL triumph
Two-time World Cup forward Atsushi Yanagisawa opened his 2013 account at the perfect time as Vegalta Sendai recorded their first-ever win in the Asian Champions League with a 1-0 victory over FC Seoul on Wednesday.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Apr 11, 2013
Kajima Deers losing corporate backing; team's future uncertain
The Kajima Deers are known as one of the powerhouse teams in the X League, Japan's corporate football circuit. But they will no longer go with the name "Kajima" after this year.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 8, 2013
Pilgrims see only the good in Mussolini
Behind the counter, amid the Mussolini clocks, swastika badges, fascist recipe books and busts of Hitler, Benizzi Ferrini has hung a T-shirt featuring the face of Paolo Di Canio.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Apr 6, 2013
Di Canio hiring destined for disaster
Blunderland FC is searching for a new manager. Chairman Ellis Long heads a board meeting.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League / J. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Apr 4, 2013
Marinos turn back time with perfect start to new season
Yokohama F. Marinos may have one of the oldest teams in the J. League, but the three-time champions are aiming to have a vintage year after winning their first four games of the season.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Apr 4, 2013
Jeonbuk rallies past Urawa in Asian Champions League
Wasteful Urawa Reds paid the price of inaccuracy as the former champions allowed Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors to come from behind for a 3-1 win at Saitama Stadium in the Asian Champions League on Wednesday.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Apr 3, 2013
Hiroshima faces ACL group elimination
J. League champions Sanfrecce Hiroshima are in danger of first-round elimination in the Asian Champions League after suffering their third consecutive defeat in a 1-0 loss to South Korea's Pohang Steelers on Tuesday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Mar 29, 2013
2013 Pacific League Preview
Final installment of a two-part 2013 NPB Preview.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Mar 28, 2013
2013 Central League Preview
In order of predicted finish:
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Mar 17, 2013
Golden Kings edge Jets in thriller
In professional team sports, these are among the chief characteristics of championship teams: confidence, swagger and a diversified cast of proven playmakers.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Mar 16, 2013
Striker Davi looking to continue Brazilian success at Kashima
New Kashima Antlers striker Davi has wasted little time in making an impact at the seven-time J. League champions, but the Brazilian will not be satisfied until he has stamped his name on club history forever.
SPORTS / PREMIER REPORT
Mar 16, 2013
Stakes high in Aston Villa-QPR battle
Two in-form teams go head-to-head Saturday in a game that will go a long way to deciding the Premier League fate of Aston Villa and Queens Park Rangers.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Mar 13, 2013
Urawa routs Muangthong United in Asian Champions League
Urawa Reds thrashed Thailand's 10-man Muangthong United 4-1 for their first victory in the Asian Champions League in five years on Tuesday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Mar 13, 2013
Aomori Wat's set to name Munakata first coach
Former Toyota Motors Alvark coach Koju Munakata will be named the first bench boss in Aomori Wat's history, The Japan Times has learned.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Mar 10, 2013
Iwate edges Golden Kings in Oketani's first game against former club
In his four seasons leading the Ryukyu Golden Kings, Dai Oketani managed the team to extraordinary success — four Final Four appearances, two championships and a record of 147-59 in the regular season (2008-12).

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