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WORLD XV

Japan Times
BASEBALL
Mar 16, 2023
Puerto Rico and Mets closer Edwin Diaz injured in WBC win
As Diaz neared the dugout, he was placed in a wheelchair and wheeled down the tunnel.
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Mar 16, 2023
Cuba gets past Australia to reach World Baseball Classic semifinals
The Cubans are on a three-game winning streak after starting 0-2 in the WBC.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Mar 15, 2023
Samurai Japan aims to leave Tokyo Dome with one last WBC victory
A win against the Mike Piazza-managed Italians would leave Shohei Ohtani and company two games away from reclaiming the trophy Japan last lifted in 2009.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Mar 15, 2023
Lars Nootbaar grinding way to Samurai Japan stardom at WBC
The 25-year-old American has been welcomed by his new teammates with open arms, and he's responded by putting on a show at Tokyo Dome both at the plate and in the outfield.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Mar 15, 2023
FIFA approves 2026 World Cup format with record 104 matches
The new format will also stick to drawing four teams in a group after a proposal for 16 groups of three was shot down over fears of collusion in the final group game.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Mar 15, 2023
Australia skipper Dave Nilsson would welcome chance to manage in NPB
Baseball continues to bring the former Dragon back to Japan, and each trip has only reinforced the idea that the challenge of leading an NPB team is one he would gladly take on.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Mar 15, 2023
Morocco joining Spain and Portugal's 2030 FIFA World Cup bid
A South American bid including Uruguay, Argentina, Paraguay and Chile is set to challenge the Iberian bid, and Saudi Arabia hopes to lead a joint ticket with Egypt and Greece.
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Mar 14, 2023
Australia has 'no fear' ahead of WBC quarterfinal against Cuba
The Oceania upstarts, playing in the knockout tournament for the first time, could book their ticket to the semifinals in Miami with a win on Wednesday at Tokyo Dome.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Mar 14, 2023
Japanese fans earn share of spotlight at World Baseball Classic
Crowds in attendance at Tokyo Dome's Pool B have been praised both for their enthusiasm and their attitude.
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Mar 14, 2023
Czech pitcher who struck out Shohei Ohtani cherishes memories and souvenirs
The 26-year-old got the Samurai Japan star to ground out in the first inning and struck him out in the third — probably becoming the world's most famous electrician in the process.
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Mar 14, 2023
Mike Trout blast puts U.S. back on track at World Baseball Classic
The star-studded U.S. team was left reeling on Sunday after an 11-5 drubbing by Mexico that left the defending champion flirting with the possibility of first-round elimination.
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Mar 13, 2023
Australia extends best-ever WBC run with win over Czech Republic
Victory leads to quarterfinal fixture against Cuba
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Mar 12, 2023
Shohei Ohtani homers to power Samurai Japan to victory over Australia
Shohei Ohtani connected on his first home run of the WBC and Yoshinobu Yamamoto struck out eight batters to help Japan finish the first round 4-0.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Mar 12, 2023
Samurai Japan books spot in World Baseball Classic quarterfinals
Japan defeated Pool B rivals China, South Korea and the Czech Republic in its first three games.
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Mar 12, 2023
Czech players revel in WBC experience after facing Shohei Ohtani and Samurai Japan
A 10-2 defeat at Tokyo Dome didn't dampen the enthusiasm of a team that is quickly becoming known as the Cinderella story of the ongoing World Baseball Classic.
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Mar 12, 2023
Japan cruises past Czech Republic for third straight win at World Baseball Classic
Roki Sasaki struck out eight and Masataka Yoshida had another big day.
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Mar 11, 2023
Rixon Wingrove heats up as Australia routs China in WBC
Australia beat China to earn its second win at the WBC
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Mar 11, 2023
Kensuke Kondo emerging as key member of Samurai Japan lineup at World Baseball Classic
Kondo has played a big role for Samurai Japan as the batter between Lars Nootbaar and Shohei Ohtani.
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Mar 10, 2023
Masataka Yoshida leads charge as Samurai Japan routs South Korea in World Baseball Classic
Japan routed its rival to improve to 2-0 in the WBC.
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Mar 10, 2023
Australia looks to keeping momentum going after upsetting South Korea
The victory means Australia can claim one of its pool’s two quarterfinal spots if it takes care of business against China and the Czech Republic.

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