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WORLD XV

Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Sep 22, 2022
Rainbow armbands are new flash point for FIFA and Qatar World Cup
Qatari officials have long said that all fans are welcome at the tournament, but security officials there also have warned supporters not to travel with the rainbow flag.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Sep 21, 2022
Guus Hiddink says Australia fit and ready to fight as World Cup looms
The 75-year-old Hiddink, who also guided South Korea to the 2002 semifinals, said that head coach Graham Arnold had done 'a beautiful job' to qualify for Qatar.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Sep 21, 2022
Brittney Griner's fate on Team USA's minds at Women's World Cup
Griner's U.S. teammates have agreed not to wear her No. 15 jersey during the 10-day tournament in Sydney.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Sep 21, 2022
Storm clouds gather over France ahead of World Cup defense
As Les Bleus coach Didier Deschamps and his squad as key players struggle with injuries and personal problems, the country's federation is also battling controversy.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Sep 20, 2022
New-look United States target 11th women's basketball World Cup crown
With a deep pool of talent, several promising youngsters are knocking on the door for Team USA, including college player of the year Aliyah Boston and WNBA rookie of the year Rhyne Howard.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Sep 16, 2022
Global recession looms amid broadest rate hikes in five decades, World Bank says
Policymakers around the world are rolling back monetary and fiscal support at a degree of synchronization not seen in half a century.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Sep 13, 2022
Knee injury may keep Japan defender Ko Itakura out of World Cup
The 25-year-old suffered a partial tear of the medial collateral ligament in his left knee, but the injury will not require surgery.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Sep 13, 2022
Long lines and lack of water mar Qatar World Cup stadium trial
Stadium stands were out of water by halftime and there was none outside, where the late summer temperature was 34 degrees Celsius, but felt far hotter because of the humidity.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 11, 2022
Ireland stun hosts South Africa at Rugby World Cup Sevens
Jordan Conroy scored as brace of tries for the Irish, who were worthy winners as they disrupted the South African set piece and forced the home team into uncharacteristic errors.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Sep 10, 2022
Qatar 2022 CEO says nation has faced unfair criticism ahead of World Cup
World Cup organizers ignored questions about how Qatar's security authorities would deal with fans who broke laws such as smuggling alcohol into stadiums or being violent.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 8, 2022
Jamie Joseph says Japan will tone down swashbuckling style at upcoming Rugby World Cup
Joseph believes the Brave Blossoms can reach another RWC quarterfinal if they get their preparations right.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Sep 7, 2022
Billy Horschel calls LIV players at BMW PGA event ‘hypocritical’
Horschel, an outspoken critic of the Saudi-backed LIV circuit, was peeved that some LIV players who had never previously played in Europe were on hand at Wentworth Club outside London.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Sep 7, 2022
Tony Gustavsson wants challenging World Cup prep for Matildas
The Matildas lost a second game in four days against Canada at Sydney Football Stadium on Tuesday, heaping more pressure on the Swedish coach little more 10 months out from the tournament.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 6, 2022
French rugby boss Bernard Laporte's graft trial opens
The 58-year-old former France coach is accused of favoritism in awarding a uniform sponsor contract for the national team to close friend Mohed Altrad, the billionaire owner of Montpellier.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Sep 6, 2022
UEFA chief certain 2030 World Cup will be in Spain and Portugal
The two countries signed an agreement in 2020 to push ahead with a joint bid to host the tournament and made it official in June.

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