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WORLD XV

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BASEBALL / Sac Bunts
Feb 20, 2023
Yu Darvish returns with opportunity to inspire Japan to WBC glory
Yu Darvish is back with the national team for the first time since helping Japan win the 2009 World Baseball Classic
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Rugby
Feb 17, 2023
Australia's Eddie Jones seeking help for 'smash-and-grab' operation at Rugby World Cup
'We've got to get four or five coaches that can work together to get in there, steal the trophy and get out without getting caught.'
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MORE SPORTS
Feb 17, 2023
Mikaela Shiffrin brushes off GOAT question after winning giant slalom for seventh world title
Shiffrin came into the giant slalom after a turbulent few days that saw her dramatically split with longtime coach Mike Day.
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BUSINESS
Feb 16, 2023
World Bank chief David Malpass to step down early amid climate criticism
In recent months, activists had called for Malpass to be ousted for what they said was an inadequate approach to the climate crisis.
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BASEBALL
Feb 10, 2023
Teams announce rosters for 2023 World Baseball Classic
The fifth edition of the global showdown is scheduled to run from March 8 to 21 with 20 teams competing in contests in Japan, Taiwan and the United States.
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SOCCER
Feb 9, 2023
Real Madrid tops Al Ahly to reach Club World Cup final
Real Madrid reached the Club World Cup final with a 4-1 win over Egypt's Al Ahly thanks to goals from Vinicius Junior, Fede Valverde, Rodrygo and Sergio Arribas on on Wednesday in Morocco.
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LIFE / Digital / ON: GAMES
Feb 4, 2023
Hogwarts versus transgender rights, Blizzard versus Beijing
Can you truly separate the art from the artist? For many gamers, Hogwarts Legacy is their first such test.
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Rugby
Feb 3, 2023
2023 Rugby World Cup organizers expect to reap record profits
"All the signals are green" for the Rugby World Cup in France said Jacques Rivoal, president of the organizing committee, who added he anticipated record profits.
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Rugby
Feb 1, 2023
Playing regrets give new England coach Steve Borthwick an edge
The 43-year-old former lock won 57 caps from 2001-10 and was England's captain in 21 of those tests.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 31, 2023
First Nintendo theme park in U.S. highlights diversification push
The video games-maker is branching into overseas theme parks amid a push to better harness the company’s intellectual property treasure trove.

Longform

Sociologist Gracia Liu-Farrer argues that even though immigration doesn't figure into Japan's autobiography, it is more of a self-perception than a reality.
In search of the ‘Japanese dream’