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WORLD XV

Japan Times
BASEBALL
Mar 23, 2017
U.S. trounces Puerto Rico to capture first WBC crown
It will take time to determine whether the United States' first World Baseball Classic title was the spark needed to ignite greater interest in the tournament in the nation from which baseball originated, and, most importantly, from its biggest stars.
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Mar 22, 2017
Japan falls to U.S. in World Baseball Classic semifinal
For six games, Samurai Japan came up with the big hit or made the important play. But in the crucial stanza of their seventh game at this World Baseball Classic, on a rainy Tuesday night in Southern California, the game-changing moment slipped out of the their grasp.
Japan Times
SOCCER / SOCCER SCENE
Mar 22, 2017
Japan playing for high stakes in World Cup double-header
Only one point separates the top four teams at the halfway stage of Japan's final qualifying group for the 2018 World Cup, and the coming week could make or break the Samurai Blue's bid to reach a sixth successive tournament.
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Mar 21, 2017
Puerto Rico tops Netherlands in 11th, reaches WBC final
The Puerto Rican players swarmed Eddie Rosario, pushing and pulling, grabbing at his jersey and patting the top his head and the hair he'd dyed blond, like the rest of the team. Behind home plate, Francisco Lindor was off on his own, stripping off his jersey and holding it high, so everyone could see...
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Mar 21, 2017
Players encouraged by growing interest in WBC
Adam Jones on Saturday night in San Diego made the catch heard 'round the World Baseball Classic when he leapt against the wall to rob Manny Machado of a home run.
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Mar 20, 2017
Puerto Rico, Netherlands ready for WBC semifinal
Jonathan Schoop let the ball bounce off his glove on purpose before catching it. Later, he kicked it to Andrelton Simmons, who tried, unsuccessfully, to dribble it like a soccer ball. When Simmons lost it, another player kicked it back to him.
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Mar 20, 2017
Sir Didi keeps Netherlands smiling at World Baseball Classic
Mariekson Julius Gregorius is a knight. For real.
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Mar 20, 2017
Jansen excited to join Dutch team at WBC
Kenley Jansen was back in the stadium he's called home for his entire MLB career and preparing to go practice with players he's known for most of his life.
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 19, 2017
Once again, Jordan finds itself at the precipice
Jordan has muddled through many crises and may do so again, but the current dangers pose an extraordinary challenge.

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