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YOKOHAMA

SOCCER / J. League
Aug 17, 2013
Marinos climb back into first place by beating FC Tokyo
Yokohama F. Marinos reclaimed top spot in the J.League table with a 2-0 win over FC Tokyo on Saturday night.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / A TASTE OF HOME
Aug 15, 2013
Barbecue like they do it in the South
"Hamburger shops are a dime a dozen in Tokyo these days, but there are very few places doing barbecue," said Lauren Shannon, owner of Bulldog Barbeque (www.bulldogbbq.jp).
SOCCER / J. League / J. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Aug 7, 2013
Weekend results deny Sanfrecce chance to stretch legs
League leaders Sanfrecce Hiroshima went into last weekend's game against Urawa Reds with a real chance to pull clear of the chasing pack, but after crashing to a 3-1 defeat at Saitama Stadium, the top of the table now looks more congested than ever.
BASKETBALL
Jul 26, 2013
Fukuoka hires Tuck
Former Chinese Basketball Association star Mack Tuck has been hired as the Rizing Fukuoka's new head coach, a source close to the situation confirmed Friday morning.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jul 24, 2013
Giggs urges patience, tips Kagawa for big role at United
Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs insists there is no need to panic at the club's lukewarm start under new manager David Moyes, and believes teammate Shinji Kagawa has what it takes to make a big impression over the coming season.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jul 23, 2013
Marinos snatch victory from Kagawa, Manchester United
Shinji Kagawa came off the bench but failed to prevent Manchester United from falling to a 3-2 exhibition-match defeat to Yokohama F. Marinos on Tuesday night.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jul 20, 2013
Yokohama to name Katsuhisa coach
A familiar face will be on the sideline for the Yokohama B-Corsairs next season. Multiple league insiders have told The Japan Times that Michael Katsuhisa will be named the second coach in team history.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Jul 18, 2013
Yokohama's title defense already in serious trouble
It's been nearly two months since the Yokohama B-Corsairs were crowned champions in their second season. It was a marvelous achievement.
SOCCER / J. League
Jul 13, 2013
Marinos outclass league-leading Ardija
Yokohama F. Marinos clipped J.League leaders Omiya Ardija's wings and moved firmly into the chasing pack with a 2-1 win on Saturday night.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jul 5, 2013
Kamei belts two home runs as Giants hammer BayStars
Yoshiyuki Kamei homered twice, Shuichi Murata hit a grand slam and the Yomiuri Giants used a prolific long-ball attack to wallop the Yokohama BayStars in a 12-7 rout on Friday night.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jul 1, 2013
Blanco, Balentien putting up impressive homer totals
If there's a home run derby during this year's All-Star Series, odds are it won't be half as exciting as the one Wladimir Balentien and Tony Blanco are currently staging on a near-nightly basis during the regular season.

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