Longtime player, broadcast Ron Fairly, a two-time All-Star, dies at 81

Ron Fairly, a two-time All-Star during his 21-year playing career and a longtime broadcaster for three teams with a folksy style of calling games, has ...

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IPC chief Andrew Parsons says 2020 Paralympic marathon will remain in Tokyo

The 2020 Tokyo Paralympics marathon will proceed in the nation’s capital as planned, said Andrew Parsons, the International Paralympic Committee president, on Thursday.Parsons made the ...

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Barry Frank, sports TV and marketing pioneer, dies at 87

Barry Frank, the pioneer sports programmer who negotiated Olympic TV deals and represented broadcasting stars John Madden, Bob Costas and Jim Nantz, has died. He ...

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Ashleigh Barty clinches top spot in group at WTA Finals

World No. 1 Ashleigh Barty clinched pole position in the Red Group after defeating Petra Kvitova in straight sets at the WTA Finals on Thursday.The ...

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Retired rower Pete Reed, a three-time Olympic champion, becomes partially paralyzed after stroke

Three-time Olympic rowing champion Pete Reed revealed on Wednesday that he’s become partially paralyzed from a stroke.Reed won a gold medal for Britain at each ...

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Revisiting five of the best England vs. South Africa test matches

Brief descriptions of five key matches between South Africa and England ahead of Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final at International Stadium Yokohama:The countries have played ...

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Jamie Joseph, Brave Blossoms among nominees for World Rugby awards

Jamie Joseph and his Japan squad have been nominated for World Rugby awards in an elite field that includes the best teams and coaches in ...

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Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus say he’s stepping down after RWC final

South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus confirmed Thursday he is stepping down from his role after the Rugby World Cup final.“To be honest, it’s been 25 ...

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Midfield battle one to watch in RWC final

The adage that rugby games are won up front will never be more true than in Saturday’s World Cup final when the massive, mobile packs ...

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Brian Rowsom out as NeoPhoenix coach

After an 0-10 start under new coach Brian Rowsom, the San-en NeoPhoenix have parted ways with the American mentor.Rowsom’s contract was terminated on Monday, he ...

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Hawks’ Nobuhiro Matsuda receives seventh straight Golden Glove

It’s awards season in Japanese baseball and just like at the end of the actual season, the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks are front and center.Four players ...

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Liverpool ousts Arsenal in shootout to reach League Cup quarterfinals

After 19 goals on a wild night at Anfield — nine in a penalty shootout — Liverpool ousted Arsenal in the League Cup to reach ...

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Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal advance to Paris Masters third round

Four-time champion Novak Djokovic overcame a first-set wobble against unheralded Corentin Moutet, beating the 97th-ranked Frenchman 7-6 (7-2), 6-4 to reach the third round of ...

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Dallas renames street Nowitzki Way to honor Dirk

Retired Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki joined a few hundred people Wednesday at a ceremony to rename a city street as Nowitzki Way in his ...

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Lightning down Devils in OT

This time, the Tampa Bay Lightning eked out a victory.Barely. Tyler Johnson scored 1:16 into overtime and the Lightning rallied to beat the New Jersey ...

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James Harden spoils Rui Hachimura’s home debut, scoring 59 in dramatic duel

James Harden spoiled rookie Rui Hachimura’s home debut by sinking a game-winning free throw with 2.4 seconds remaining to give the Houston Rockets a 159-158 ...

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Kumamoto restaurant files criminal complaint against Uruguay rugby team

A restaurant in Kumamoto filed a criminal complaint Wednesday against players and others related to Uruguay’s national rugby team, accusing them of damaging its property.The ...

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England coach Eddie Jones makes no changes for Rugby World Cup final

England head coach Eddie Jones has warned Rugby World Cup final opponent South Africa that his team is capable of improving on last week’s semifinal ...

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Brave Thunders announce special jersey games, plans to build new arena

The Kawasaki Brave Thunders are serious about capturing titles this year, and have played well so far, tying the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins for the curent ...

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Japanese fans deal with ‘rugby loss’ after team’s quarterfinal exit from World Cup

Japanese captivated by their Brave Blossoms’ historic run to the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals are suffering a new form of bereavement — “rugby loss” — ...

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Washington Nationals top Houston Astros in Game 7 to win World Series

Almost out of contention in May, champs in October.Howie Kendrick, Anthony Rendon and the Washington Nationals completed their amazing comeback journey — fittingly with one ...

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Buster Douglas to promote long odds against Mike Tyson to inspire

Buster Douglas is marking the 30th anniversary of his upset victory over Mike Tyson with a campaign aimed at inspiring others who face long odds.The ...

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NCAA board approves athlete compensation for image, likeness

The NCAA took a major step toward allowing college athletes to cash in on their fame on Tuesday, voting to permit them to “benefit from ...

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Nationals ace Max Scherzer returns to World Series with chance to go down in history

This is Max Scherzer’s shot.Hurting so much over the weekend that it seemed his season might be over, Mad Max instead gets the ball for ...

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All Blacks aim to start next Rugby World Cup streak with bronze

A painful knockout loss in 2007 was the catalyst for an All Blacks resurgence that led to unprecedented Rugby World Cup success.In his last game ...

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Hawks’ stadium to be renamed PayPay Dome next season

The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks will change the name of their baseball stadium to the PayPay Dome next season, people familiar with the matter said Wednesday.SoftBank ...

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Lakers’ Anthony Davis joins elite club with 40-20 outburst in win over Grizzlies

Anthony Davis is four games into his first season with the Los Angeles Lakers, and he’s already in good company.Elgin Baylor, Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, ...

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Astros’ Alex Bregman regrets carrying bat to first base after World Series homer

Alex Bregman knocked a home run into the Crawford Boxes in the first inning of Game 6 of the World Series on Tuesday night to ...

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Springboks keeping eyes on prize ahead of RWC final

South Africa’s Rugby World Cup players know how much lifting the trophy for a third time on Saturday would mean to their country — but ...

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Unpredictable banzuke adds flavor to sumo

For sports journalists based in Japan’s capital, no reminders are needed to know the last of the three annual non-Tokyo tournaments is just around the ...

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No intercontinental title shot for Levain Cup winner Frontale

After mostly exorcising their reputation as “silver collectors” by claiming two straight J. League first division titles, Kawasaki Frontale have at last fully shed that ...

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All Blacks coach Steve Hansen rotates squad, takes dig at Wales

New Zealand coach Steve Hansen aimed a cheeky dig at Wales on Wednesday when he said this week’s third-place playoff would be like a final ...

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All Blacks giant Read fears losing leg with farewell drop goal

New Zealand legend Kieran Read wants to sign off with a drop goal when he leads out the All Blacks for the last time — ...

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Rory McIlroy says ‘mellowed’ Tiger Woods now one of the boys

Rory McIlroy said Wednesday that Tiger Woods is reaping the benefits of a more “mellow” approach to life after the American secured a historic 82nd ...

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North Korean women will skip South Korea-hosted tournament

North Korea won’t send its women’s soccer team to a regional competition in South Korea in December amid strained ties between the two countries.The East ...

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Stephen Strasburg, Nats top Astros to force World Series Game 7

Stephen Strasburg took a gem into the ninth inning and Juan Soto ran all the way to first base with his bat following a go-ahead ...

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England fined for encroaching on All Blacks’ haka

England has been fined for crossing the halfway line during New Zealand’s haka after players formed a provocative V-shaped formation before last weekend’s Rugby World ...

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Man City, Leicester, Everton through to League Cup quarterfinals

Defending champions Manchester City advanced to the quarterfinals of the English League Cup on Tuesday alongside Leicester and Everton on a night void of any ...

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Daniil Medvedev stunned by Chardy at Paris Masters, Karen Khachanov out

Daniil Medvedev suffered a shock second-round defeat by French world No. 65 Jeremy Chardy at the Paris Masters on Tuesday, ending his bid to reach ...

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Nepal man shatters record for scaling world’s highest peaks

A Nepalese man shattered the previous mountaineering record for successfully climbing the world’s 14 highest peaks, completing the feat in 189 days.Nirmal Purja scaled the ...

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Arsenal to offer Granit Xhaka counseling after fan feud: reports

Arsenal will offer counseling to Granit Xhaka after the Gunners captain found himself in trouble for swearing at his own fans, according to reports in ...

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Activists angered at light punishment for Bulgarian soccer racism

Bulgaria was punished Tuesday for the Nazi salutes and racist chanting of its soccer fans with an order to play a European Championship qualifying game ...

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Olympic boxing tests new judging system to ‘regain trust’

Olympic boxing officials will trial a new, more transparent judging system this week as the sport fights to “regain trust” after scandals that nearly saw ...

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South African president to visit Japan for Rugby World Cup final

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will visit Japan to watch the Springboks take on England in the Rugby World Cup final, a Japanese government official ...

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Cape Town to host 2022 Rugby World Cup Sevens

Cape Town has been awarded the 2022 Rugby World Cup Sevens, the first time the tournament will be staged in Africa.Cape Town Stadium, the 55,000-seat ...

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Resurgent Springboks poised for third Rugby World Cup title

The man who has shaped the Springboks revival decided to take a back seat for a while.Rassie Erasmus had delivered his team news for a ...

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Badminton standout Nozomi Okuhara reaches No. 1 in women’s singles world rankings

Nozomi Okuhara has become the second Japanese to be ranked No. 1 in women’s singles, according to the Badminton World Federation’s latest list released on ...

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Tokyo 2020 organizers unveil gymnastics venue inspired by Japanese architecture

Organizers of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics on Tuesday unveiled a custom-built $188 million gymnastics venue inspired by Japanese architecture that uses wood brought from around ...

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With full power restored, Yuzuru Hanyu looks unbeatable

Two-time Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu opened his Grand Prix campaign in dominating fashion with a huge victory at Skate Canada on Saturday. More important than ...

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Big decisions ahead for New Zealand rugby, says former All Black Justin Marshall

New Zealand Rugby faces some big decisions in the wake of its World Cup semifinal defeat to England and while it has had so much ...

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Lions outfielder Shogo Akiyama to file for international free agency

Seibu Lions outfielder Shogo Akiyama said Tuesday he will file for international free agency in order to pursue a career in the major leagues.The 31-year-old ...

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‘Dream’ farewell as Jerome Garces chosen to referee Rugby World Cup final

French referee Jerome Garces will take charge of Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final between England and South Africa, the first time a Frenchman has officiated ...

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Yankees fire longtime pitching coach Larry Rothschild

Larry Rothschild has been fired as the New York Yankees’ pitching coach after nine seasons.New York announced his departure Monday, nine days after the team ...

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Feyenoord coach Jaap Stam quits after loss to archrival Ajax

Jaap Stam has resigned as Feyenoord coach, a day after his team slumped to a 4-0 loss at archrival Ajax.Feyenoord’s technical director Sjaak Troost said ...

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Naomi Osaka withdraws from WTA Finals with shoulder injury

Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from the WTA Finals due to an injury to her right shoulder, tournament organizers said on Tuesday.The World No. 3 was ...

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Johnny Wilkinson, Bryan Habana show kids how it is done

The 2019 Rugby World Cup has been electrified by inspirational performances of the Japan national team, which made the knockout stage for the first time ...

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BayStars slugger Yoshitomo Tsutsugo ready to give majors a shot

Yoshitomo Tsutsugo, after the end of the Yokohama BayStars’ season, took a trip to the United States and watched a game of this year’s ALCS ...

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Suntory players helping England train before final

If England beats South Africa in the Rugby World Cup final on Saturday it would be appropriate if it celebrates not with a few Heinekens, ...

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Canucks score five goals in first period in rout of Panthers

J.T. Miller had two goals and the Vancouver Canucks scored five times in the first period on their way to a 7-2 victory over the ...

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Spurs improve to 3-0 by holding off Blazers

Portland point guard Damian Lillard refused to give up when all seemed lost, and nearly willed the Trail Blazers to an improbable win over the ...

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Dolphins blow lead, fall to 0-7

The Miami Dolphins continue to make progress following a horrific start to the season, but they remain winless after a 27-14 loss to the Pittsburgh ...

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Japan honors former Egyptian judoka Mohamed Ali Rashwan with Order of the Rising Sun, Silver Rays

Egyptian former judoka Mohamed Ali Rashwan, lauded for his role in a famous gold-medal bout against Yasuhiro Yamashita at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, received ...

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Taekwondo officials call for board to resign

The All Japan Taekwondo Association decided Monday to call for the mass resignation of its entire board of directors, including President Noboru Kanehara, amid an ...

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Kakuryu sits atop latest rankings

Kakuryu will go into next month’s Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in pole position as he searches for his seventh career championship, while Takakeisho returns at ...

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New York City street named after women’s judo pioneer Rena Kanokogi

A street in New York City has been named after the late Rena “Rusty” Kanokogi, an American woman known as the “mother of women’s judo,” ...

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Warren Gatland likely not among targets for All Blacks

New Zealand Rugby chief executive Steve Tew says Wales coach Warren Gatland likely will not be considered to succeed Steve Hansen as All Blacks head ...

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Japanese fans find new ways to enjoy Rugby World Cup following Brave Blossoms’ exit

The Brave Blossoms may have already been eliminated, but Japanese fans are still trying to take in as much of the Rugby World Cup experience ...

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Lewis Hamilton beats Ferrari front row to Mexico City win

Lewis Hamilton got the Mexican victory party he craved. He’ll have to wait another week for a sixth career championship.The Mercedes driver overcame Ferrari’s front-row ...

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Rodgers guides Packers to victory in battle of division leaders

It was supposed to be a prime-time showdown between the Green Bay Packers and Kansas City Chiefs, division leaders each led by two of the ...

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Astros move to brink of World Series title with win over Nationals in Game 5

The Houston Astros handed the ball to Gerrit Cole, and he gave them a firm grip on the World Series.Minus ailing ace Max Scherzer, the ...

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Triumphant Springboks carrying national pride into Rugby World Cup final

South Africa’s Rugby World Cup players are hoping an “inspirational” groundswell of support back home can help them lift the Webb Ellis Cup for a ...

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Tiger Woods matches Sam Snead with PGA Tour record 82nd victory

Tiger Woods won the Zozo Championship to tie Sam Snead’s PGA Tour record of 82 victories.The 43-year-old played the final seven holes Monday in the ...

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Naomi Osaka beats Petra Kvitova to start WTA Finals campaign

Naomi Osaka extended her winning-streak to 11 matches after defeating Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic 7-6 (7-1), 4-6, 6-4 in the first of three ...

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Sunrockers get back on track in win over Brave Thunders

The Sunrockers Shibuya delivered a gut-check performance on Sunday afternoon, ending a two-game losing streak.Shibuya, which entered the week with a 5-0 record, got back ...

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David Warner’s unbeaten century lifts Australia over Sri Lanka

Opening batsman David Warner hit his first Twenty20 international century as Australia beat Sri Lanka by 134 runs in the first of three matches.Warner’s whirlwind ...

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South Africa outlasts Wales in semifinal thriller to reach Rugby World Cup final

Handre Pollard slotted a penalty with four minutes remaining to send South Africa into the Rugby World Cup final after a nail-biting 19-16 win over ...

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Tiger holds three-stroke lead over Hideki Matsuyama in final round of Zozo Championship

Tiger Woods held a three-stroke lead over local favorite Hideki Matsuyama after 11 holes of the fourth round of the Zozo Championship on Sunday.Woods, who ...

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Race walker Masatora Kawano qualifies for 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Masatora Kawano qualified for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in the men’s 50-km race walk after winning an event in Takahata, Yamagata Prefecture, in a national ...

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Almond Eye wins Tenno-sho in return to racing

Racing for the first time since June, Almond Eye regained G1 dominance on Sunday as the four-year-old filly won a three-length victory at the autumn ...

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Sapporo’s Odori Park under consideration as Tokyo 2020 marathon course

Amid a plan to move the 2020 Summer Games’ marathons from Tokyo to Sapporo, due to concerns over extreme heat, the games’ organizing committee is ...

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Kanoa Igarashi wins bronze at penultimate stop on Championship Tour

Kanoa Igarashi placed third for his second podium finish of the season Saturday in the MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal, the 10th of 11 stops ...

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Hanyu torches field to win Skate Canada title

Two-time Olympic figure skating champion Yuzuru Hanyu, the only male skater to surpass the 200-point barrier in the free skate Saturday, claimed his first Skate ...

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DeMar DeRozan sinks late bucket to lift Spurs to win over Rui Hachimura, Wizards

The San Antonio Spurs admitted it was tough trading Davis Bertans to Washington, and the subsequent circumstances surrounding his departure only made matters worse.The Spurs ...

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Urquidy, Bregman fuel rout as Astros pull even in series

Jose Urquidy outpitched all those big-name aces who preceded him, the unheralded Houston rookie quieting Washington’s bats and the Nationals Park crowd, too.Houston and Washington ...

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Fans of England thrilled by ‘unbelievable’ win over All Blacks

Spectator Julian Cox jokingly said that he accompanied his wife, Katherine, to Japan for the Rugby World Cup because she is a goddess of victory ...

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Ice-cold England channels inner peace to reach Rugby World Cup final

England captain Owen Farrell credited his team’s Zen-like inner peace for carrying it into the Rugby World Cup final after ending New Zealand’s eight-year reign ...

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Jets grab momentum in second quarter, hold on to beat Susanoo Magic

The Chiba Jets Funabashi trailed by nine points after the opening quarter of Saturday’s game against the visiting Shimane Susanoo Magic.The Jets changed the narrative ...

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Wales center Jonathan Davies confident of playing against South Africa despite knee concerns

Wales center Jonathan Davies may not be at his fittest because of a knee injury but the 31-year-old is confident he would be able to ...

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Frontale top Consadole in penalty shootout to capture Levain Cup

Kawasaki Frontale claimed the Levain Cup with a penalty shootout win against Consadole Sapporo on Saturday following a late brace from captain Yu Kobayashi that ...

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England ends All Blacks’ reign

England ended New Zealand’s reign as Rugby World Cup champion in the semifinals on Saturday, beating the All Blacks 19-7 to reach the final for ...

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Tiger Woods shoots second 64, leads by two at rain-hit Zozo Championship

Tiger Woods shot a second successive sumptuous 6-under par 64 Saturday and will go into Sunday’s rain-delayed third round at the Zozo Championship leading Gary ...

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Freshman QB Kedon Slovis guides USC to comeback victory over Colorado

USC’s fabulous freshman kept the Trojans unbeaten against Colorado.Freshman Kedon Slovis threw for 406 yards and four TD passes, including scores of 44 and 37 ...

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Rui Hachimura plays key role in Wizards’ first victory of season

The crowd was fired up after Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s jumper capped a rally and tied it in the closing minutes against the Washington Wizards.The new-look Oklahoma ...

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International Ski Federation admits ‘too many races’ on World Cup calendar

The upcoming Alpine skiing World Cup season includes “too many races,” the International Ski Federation has conceded amid criticism from racers and coaches.Without Olympic Games ...

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Red Sox hire Rays’ Chaim Bloom as top baseball executive: source

The Boston Red Sox have hired Tampa Bay Rays executive Chaim Bloom as their new chief baseball officer, a person with knowledge of the decision ...

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Astros awaken, reduce World Series deficit to 2-1

From the moment George Springer jumped on the game’s third pitch for a single, then quickly swiped a base, to the way he and his ...

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Hanyu sublime in Skate Canada men’s short program

Two-time Olympic gold medalist Yuzuru Hanyu dominated the men’s short program on Friday at Skate Canada, while compatriot Rika Kihira seized the lead in the ...

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Maple Leafs spoil Patrick Marleau’s return

Morgan Rielly broke a tie with 5:29 left and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the San Jose Sharks 4-1 on Friday night, spoiling Patrick Marleau’s ...

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Yankees’ Aaron Hicks to undergo Tommy John surgery; Masahiro Tanaka has surgery on right elbow

The New York Yankees hardly finished the 2019 season before starting on their injured list for 2020.Center fielder Aaron Hicks will have Tommy John surgery ...

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Olympic icons Tadahiro Nomura, Saori Yoshida to unveil Tokyo 2020 flame in March

Three-time Olympic gold medalists Tadahiro Nomura and Saori Yoshida will deliver the 2020 Olympic flame from Greece and unveil it in Japan at a ceremony ...

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Nao Kodaira claims 10th national 500 meters title

Nao Kodaira won her 10th National Single Distance Championships title in the women’s 500 meters on Friday.Kodaira cruised to her fifth straight title by finishing ...

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Game within the game: New Zealand, England gear up for pivotal test in the scrum

It’s the contest within the contest. A collision between two masses of muscle, the scrum will be pivotal in the Rugby World Cup semifinal between ...

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Nicolas Pepe’s late free kicks key Arsenal comeback

Nicolas Pepe finally lived up to his price tag as he came off the bench to lead Arsenal’s to a 3-2 comeback victory over Vitoria ...

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Marin Honda, Keiji Tanaka sustain minor injuries in traffic accident in Canada

Figure skaters Marin Honda and Keiji Tanaka were involved in a car accident on Tuesday and treated for minor injuries, the Japan Skating Federation said.On ...

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England players united for battle with All Blacks

England fullback Elliot Daly says his team is more united than ever as it prepares to face New Zealand in Saturday’s Rugby World Cup semifinal.“We ...

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Kawhi Leonard ignites Clippers in rout of Warriors in first game at Chase Center

Kawhi Leonard sure knows how to spoil Golden State’s fun.Leonard did it again in the Warriors’ first game at Chase Center just like in their ...

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Phillies name Joe Girardi manager; Cubs hire David Ross

The Phillies got their man.Philadelphia hired former Yankees manager Joe Girardi to replace Gabe Kapler on Thursday. Girardi will be introduced at a news conference ...

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Astros fire assistant GM Brandon Taubman after rant at female reporters

The Houston Astros fired assistant general manager Brandon Taubman on Thursday for directing inappropriate comments at female reporters during a clubhouse celebration, announcing the decision ...

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Springboks will rely on pack against Wales

South Africa standoff Handre Pollard believes his team’s backs have the pace and skill to trouble Wales in Sunday’s Rugby World Cup semifinal — if ...

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Eternal optimist Warren Gatland asks his players to dream at RWC

Wales rugby coach Warren Gatland is a dreamer, so the thought of taking the silver Webb Ellis Cup back to his native New Zealand and ...

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Vikings wear down Redskins for fourth straight win

Near the end of this methodical victory for the Minnesota Vikings, the crowd directed a loud cheer toward a player on the visiting team.When Adrian ...

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Brave Thunders, Sunrockers setting early pace in standings

Nearly a month into the new B. League season, it’s already quite clear that parity among teams is a defining characteristic of the 2019-20 campaign.Consider ...

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Organizers postpone second round of Zozo Championship due to heavy rain

Heavy rain washed out the second round of the Zozo Championship on Friday in the PGA Tour’s first tournament in Japan.Tiger Woods was tied with ...

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MLB to look into umpire Rob Drake’s tweet referencing gun, Trump critics

Commissioner Rob Manfred said Major League Baseball will look into a politicized tweet by umpire Rob Drake that referenced a rifle and critics of President ...

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Oscar De La Hoya denies accusations in sexual assault lawsuit

Boxing promoter Oscar De La Hoya denies accusations of sexual assault contained in a lawsuit filed against him this week.De La Hoya’s company, Golden Boy ...

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Tokyo government mulls proposing 2020 Olympic marathon start at 3 a.m.

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is considering proposing that the 2020 Olympic marathons and race walking events start at 3 a.m. or 5 a.m. in an ...

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Former pro player Andrea Gaudenzi named ATP chairman

Former tennis player-turned-businessman Andrea Gaudenzi will take over as chairman of the ATP next year, it was announced on Thursday.The Italian, who won three tour-level ...

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England recalls George Ford for semifinal against New Zealand

Flyhalf George Ford has been recalled by England in the only change to its starting lineup for the Rugby World Cup semifinal match against New ...

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Rugby Australia chief, outgoing coach Michael Cheika in public row during World Cup: report

Outgoing coach Michael Cheika and the head of Rugby Australia reportedly engaged in an undiplomatic row at the country’s embassy in Tokyo during the Wallabies’ ...

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Hawks display tremendous depth, talent en route to Japan Series three-peat

The only thing left to do is marvel at the absolute playoff strength of the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks.Simply calling them strong somehow feels inadequate. But ...

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Japan skaters struggle at Skate America

The senior Grand Prix season began in disappointing fashion last weekend with Japan being shut out of the medals.The Hinomaru’s best showing was Kaori Sakamoto’s ...

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England-New Zealand semifinal stirs memories of Jonah Lomu

When England and New Zealand last met in a Rugby World Cup semifinal, it took just one barnstorming run to confirm Jonah Lomu’s status as ...

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Nationals rout Astros, take 2-0 lead in Series

Stephen Strasburg’s time had come.Famously held out of the postseason seven years ago, Strasburg delivered on the biggest stage of all Wednesday night. The right-hander ...

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Steve Hansen says pressure on All Blacks

New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen on Thursday brushed off attempts to add spice to his team’s Rugby World Cup semifinal against England, dismissing claims ...

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JRFU wants Jamie Joseph to remain national team coach after team’s RWC success

The Japan Rugby Football Union decided Thursday to ask Jamie Joseph to continue as the national team head coach following a successful Rugby World Cup ...

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Urawa defeats Guangzhou to reach Asian Champions League final

Shinzo Koroki struck early in the second half Wednesday as the Urawa Reds advanced to their second Asian Champions League final in three years with ...

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Barcelona’s Lionel Messi stars in Champions League victory over Slavia Prague

Lionel Messi and titleholder Liverpool were in top form in the Champions League on Wednesday night.Messi scored one goal and set up another as Barcelona ...

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Wizards rookie Rui Hachimura notches double-double in NBA debut

Washington Wizards rookie Rui Hachimura notched a double-double in his NBA regular-season debut on Wednesday night against the Dallas Mavericks.But another highly anticipated debut — ...

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Hall of Fame cornerback Willie Brown dies at 78

Willie Brown established the bump-and-run style of defense the Raiders used for decades, provided the iconic play in Oakland’s first Super Bowl title, and impacted ...

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Tigers Woods shoots six-under-par 64 for clubhouse lead at Zozo Championship

Tiger Woods was in strong early-season form after a slow start with a 6-under 64 in the first round of the Zozo Championship, the PGA ...

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Antlers reach Emperor’s Cup semifinals after ending Honda FC’s Cinderella run

Kashima Antlers eliminated Emperor’s Cup surprise package Honda FC on Wednesday, reaching the semifinals of the tournament with a 1-0 win after Shoma Doi struck ...

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Hawks sweep Giants to win third straight Japan Series

The end of the NPB season in 2019 looks a lot like it did last year… and in 2017, 2015 and 2014 too.They all finished ...

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Former India captain Sourav Ganguly elected BCCI president

Sourav Ganguly promised “no compromise on credibility and corruption” as he became the first former national team captain in 65 years to lead the Board ...

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Russia anti-doping boss expects lengthy Olympic ban

Russia’s anti-doping chief is predicting a lengthy Olympic ban for the national squad, lashing out at Moscow authorities who he says handed over falsified lab ...

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Women soccer players to go on strike in Spain

Women soccer players in Spain plan to go on strike after failing to reach a deal with clubs over working hours and minimum wages.About 200 ...

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England squad unfazed by All Blacks’ ‘invincible’ reputation

England is tapping into the experience of the many members of its squad who were on the drawn British and Irish Lions tour of New ...

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Japan stalwart Thompson departs international scene

In a world where stats abound, it’s somewhat ironic that the favorite saying of one of the major reasons behind Japan’s success on the international ...

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Rui Hachimura to start in Wizards’ season opener on Wednesday

Washington Wizards first-round draft pick Rui Hachimura will be in the starting lineup for the team’s regular-season debut against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday, head ...

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Paralympic champion Marieke Vervoort dies by euthanasia

Belgian Paralympian Marieke Vervoort, the 100-meter T52 wheelchair race champion from the 2012 London Games, has died by euthanasia at the age of 40, Belgian ...

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Quest to capture 10 titles a tough challenge for current crop of star wrestlers

It’s been over 15 years since Andre 3000 of seminal Atlanta rap group OutKast once asked — and answered — a pressing question: “What’s cooler ...

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Kawhi Leonard leads Clippers over LeBron James and Lakers

Kawhi Leonard hit seven straight shots in one stretch, creating a run for the Clippers that his new teammates quickly joined.“It’s a great sign of ...

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Kei Nishikori has season-ending surgery on elbow

Kei Nishikori had surgery on his right elbow at a hospital in Japan on Tuesday evening, his management company said.The 29-year-old Japanese tennis star is ...

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Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy major draws at Japan’s star-studded PGA Tour debut

Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy are the major attractions in a world-class line-up as the PGA Tour breaks new ground with its first tournament in ...

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Wales hopes to reach first final by matching Springboks’ physicality

Wales hooker Ken Owens says his team is ready to stand up to South Africa’s physical might and fight fire with fire when the two ...

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Nationals derail Gerrit Cole, Astros in World Series opener

Juan Soto and the Washington Nationals quickly derailed the Cole Express.A 20-year-old prodigy with a passion for the big moment, Soto homered onto the train ...

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Hawks hammer Giants in Game 3, move within win of third consecutive Japan Series crown

The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks should be able to taste it now. They’ve dominated this Japan Series through three games and now the big payoff is ...

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All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says he’s confident Kieran Reed will play against England

All Blacks captain Kieran Read skipped training on Tuesday ahead of their Rugby World Cup semifinal due to a sore calf muscle, but coach Steve ...

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AFC Cup final moved to Shanghai

North Korea lost the right to host the final of Asia’s second-tier club competition on Tuesday, one week after a media blackout of its World ...

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Springboks hitting their stride at Rugby World Cup

After finishing off the home team’s remarkable run at the Rugby World Cup in the quarterfinals, the Springboks are feeling more comfortable about taking on ...

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Sawamura Award selection committee needs to adjust with the times

Ever heard the one about the guy who had to walk 5 km, uphill, through a hailstorm just to get to school every day?That’s essentially ...

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Eddie Jones says spy filmed England training, piles pressure on New Zealand

England coach Eddie Jones believes his squad’s training session at the Rugby World Cup on Tuesday was filmed by someone in a nearby apartment block.Jones ...

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Wizards GM Tommy Sheppard believes rookie Rui Hachimura built for NBA success

Pro sports executives often talk about strategies for success, offering their opinions on what it takes to build winning teams.Tommy Sheppard, the Washington Wizards’ new ...

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Michael Cheika says next Wallabies boss should be Australian

Outgoing head coach Michael Cheika said the next man to coach the Wallabies rugby team should “definitely” be Australian.Cheika told reporters at Sydney Airport Tuesday, ...

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Sheffield United beats Arsenal on Lys Mousset’s lone goal

Arsenal slumped to a 1-0 loss at promoted Sheffield United on Monday in the Premier League, upping the pressure on coach Unai Emery after another ...

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Raiders trade cornerback Gareon Conley to Texans

The Oakland Raiders have traded 2017 first-round cornerback Gareon Conley to the Houston Texans for a 2020 third-round pick.Coach Jon Gruden announced the deal Monday, ...

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Kei Nishikori to undergo surgery on right elbow

Kei Nishikori, the 2014 U.S. Open runner-up, will have season-ending surgery on his right elbow and is aiming to be ready to go for the ...

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Kings give guard Buddy Hield a multiyear contract extension

Fourth-year guard Buddy Hield has agreed to a multiyear contract extension with the Sacramento Kings.The team didn’t provide details of the contract in announcing Hield’s ...

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Knee surgery sidelines Pelicans’ Zion Williamson for several weeks

New Orleans Pelicans rookie forward sensation Zion Williamson will be sidelined up to two months after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his right knee on Monday ...

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Patriots rip Jets, move to 7-0

Tom Brady set the tone and the New England Patriots’ blitz-happy defense took over from there.Bill Belichick’s bunch is still undefeated after another absolutely dominant ...

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Lawrence Dallaglio says back row battle key in England-New Zealand semifinal

For a man who made his name winning many a bruising back row battle, it’s no surprise that former England captain Lawrence Dallaglio thinks that’s ...

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Peyper sidelined over photo with fans

World Rugby has sidelined Jaco Peyper from officiating at any of the World Cup semifinals and appointed Nigel Owens as referee of the knockout game ...

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Bangladesh’s cricket players to strike over wages, increased representation

Bangladesh’s cricket players have decided to go on strike, stating that they won’t take part in the sport until their 11 demands are met.The players ...

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Kei Nishikori out for rest of season with right arm, elbow injury

Kei Nishikori has decided to end his season early due to a lingering right arm and elbow injury, sources close to the matter said Monday.The ...

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NBA makes growing fan behavior problem a top priority

About a dozen NBA players gathered for a teleconference with officials in the league office this summer, making their case about what they believe is ...

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‘Small Giant’ Fumiaki Tanaka says World Cup will spread rugby gospel in Japan

As his Brave Blossoms teammates lick the wounds they sustained in their Rugby World Cup quarterfinal loss, veteran scrumhalf Fumiaki Tanaka is already thinking about ...

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Japan need to prove Rugby World Cup’s ‘Once in a Lifetime’ catchphrase wrong

The catchphrase of the ongoing Rugby World Cup in Japan is “Once in a Lifetime.” The big question, a day after the Brave Blossoms were ...

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Jason Day wins banter game after beating Tiger Woods in Japan Skins

Not only did Jason Day win the inaugural The Challenge: Japan Skins game on Monday, beating Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and Hideki Matsuyama, he also ...

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Jonah Lomu’s legacy looms over New Zealand-England semifinal

One trampling run launched Jonah Lomu to global stardom, ensuring his name will be indelibly linked to a Rugby World Cup semifinal between New Zealand ...

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Welsh Dragons lack fire, not short on spirit at Rugby World Cup

A group of Wales fans laughed and smiled broadly while posing for a photo with South African referee Jaco Peyper after their team scraped into ...

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B-Corsairs shake off attacking doldrums in win over Susanoo Magic

Throughout the B. League’s 60-game season, all teams will have cold spells on offense. The Yokohama B-Corsairs, for example, had five straight quarters with fewer ...

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Ryota Morioka scores sixth goal of season for Charleroi

Midfielder Ryota Morioka netted the opener in Charleroi’s 3-0 defeat of Cercle Brugge in the Belgian first division on Sunday, his sixth goal of the ...

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No Sawamura winner named for 2019 season

The Sawamura Award is an honor given to the top pitcher in Japanese baseball each season.Well, except when it isn’t. For the first time since ...

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Brave Blossoms awarded prestigious Kikuchi Kan Prize

Japan’s rugby team has been added to the list of this year’s winners of the Kikuchi Kan Prize, given to people or groups that have ...

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China in line to host 2021 Club World Cup, say AP sources

China is in line to be chosen by FIFA as host of the first edition of the expanded 24-team Club World Cup in 2021.FIFA’s decision-making ...

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‘Mood-maker’ Matsuda lifting Hawks’ spirits

Nobuhiro Matsuda, the lively and exuberant soul who plays third base for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks, is often referred to as the team’s “mood-maker.”You can ...

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Japan players and coach praise team unity after run to semifinals at Rugby World Cup

Japan coach Jamie Joseph said Monday the team’s impressive work ethic played a major role in the hosts making a run to the Rugby World ...

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Aaron Rodgers throws five TDs, runs in one as Packers roll

The Green Bay Packers gave the rest of the NFL its first true glimpse of what Matt LaFleur’s offense can look like with Aaron Rodgers ...

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Fans proud of Japan’s historic run

Japan fell a win short of making the final four at the Rugby World Cup, but both those involved in the game and others watching ...

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Brave Blossoms rue defeat but take pride in their play, see Japan rugby becoming top national sport

Japan’s Rugby World Cup players expressed mixed feelings as their incredible campaign came to an end with a quarterfinal defeat to South Africa on Sunday, ...

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Nathan Chen wins third straight Skate America title

When Jason Brown had to withdraw from an event in late September, he couldn’t help but wonder if the lingering effects from an August car ...

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Marc Marquez wins Japan MotoGP

MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez won the Japan Grand Prix Sunday to notch his 10th victory of the season and third win on the circuit ...

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Takahashi, HRs give Hawks 2-0 lead on Giants in Japan Series

Nobuhiro Matsuda raised his fist in triumph in front of the dugout as he and over 30,000 fans shook Yafuoku Dome with a spirited yell ...

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South Africa routs Japan to advance to Rugby World Cup semifinals

South Africa ended Japan’s phenomenal run at the Rugby World Cup with a 26-3 win in Sunday night’s quarterfinal.Japan, which was playing a World Cup ...

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Wales edges France in thriller to make Rugby World Cup semifinals

Substitute Ross Moriarty snatched a late winner as Wales floored 14-man France 20-19 in a breathless World Cup quarterfinal with echoes of 2011 on Sunday.A ...

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Wallabies coach Cheika steps down

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika quit Sunday after their humiliating World Cup quarterfinal exit against England, reports said.Cheika, whose contract expires at the end of the ...

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Japanese fans soaking up the atmosphere while watching teams other than Brave Blossoms play

Oita has been given the honor of hosting a pair of Rugby World Cup quarterfinals matches. But it is the only city that does not ...

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Ace Kodai Senga stellar again for Hawks in Japan Series opener

Even the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks, who ultimately ended up with him, passed on the right-hander a few times during the 2010 draft before taking him ...

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LIVE: 2019 Rugby World Cup — Japan vs South Africa

Konnichiwa! Welcome to our live coverage of the 2019 Rugby World Cup. Tonight, Japan faces South Africa at Tokyo Stadium, in the quarterfinals, as all ...

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Jose Altuve’s HR sends Astros past Yankees, to World Series

Jose Altuve, the diminutive driving force of Houston, delivered a swing that will play in Astros’ highlights forever.Altuve homered off Aroldis Chapman with two outs ...

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Kerevi looking forward to family reunion in Japan

Though still feeling the pain of a quarterfinal exit from the Rugby World Cup on Saturday, Australian star Samu Kerevi said he is excited about ...

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Barrett hails All Blacks’ quick start in quarterfinal romp over Ireland

New Zealand star Beauden Barrett paid tribute to his team’s ability to shake off the cobwebs in Saturday’s Rugby World Cup quarterfinal demolition of Ireland, ...

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Kodai Senga, Yurisbel Gracial lead Hawks past Giants in Japan Series opener

Kodai Senga gave the Yomiuri Giants chances early on as he worked his way into Game 1 of this year’s Japan Series.Once the Fukuoka SoftBank ...

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New Zealand torches Ireland to reach Rugby World Cup semifinals

Two-time defending champion New Zealand cruised into a Rugby World Cup semifinal matchup against England after dismantling Ireland 46-14 on Saturday night.Ireland had beaten the ...

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England pummels Australia in RWC quarterfinal

England stormed into the Rugby World Cup final four with a convincing 40-16 win over Australia in the quarterfinals before a crowd of 36,954 at ...

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FC Tokyo beats Vissel, now trails league-leading Antlers on goal difference only

FC Tokyo drew even with J. League first division leader Kashima Antlers on 56 points with a 3-1 rout at Vissel Kobe on Saturday.Yojiro Takahagi, ...

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Brex overcome SeaHorses star Davante Gardner’s 40-point effort to win series opener

The Utsunomiya Brex overcame SeaHorses Mikawa newcomer Davante Gardner’s game-high 40 points to earn a 92-86 series-opening home win on Saturday.Ryan Rossiter paced the Brex ...

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Brave Blossoms-Springboks match could boil down to battle of wits

Japan’s Rugby World Cup quarterfinal against South Africa on Sunday could well end up being determined by which coach is the better poker player.At first ...

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Moto GP world champ Marc Marquez secures pole position for Japanese GP

MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez will eye his 10th win of the season after snatching pole position on Saturday for the Japanese Grand Prix.The Honda ...

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Yankees stave off elimination

Justin Verlander watched and waited, hoping Aaron Hicks’ drive deep down the right-field line would hook foul at the last instant.When it bonked hard off ...

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Lawyer details limits on Olympic athlete sponsorships for 2020 Games

A lawyer with the Association of National Olympic Committees on Friday detailed the limits on athletes promoting their sponsors within new guidelines for the 2020 ...

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Ricky Williams’ Heisman Trophy sells for auction-record $504,000

The Heisman Trophy won by Ricky Wiliams in 1998 at Texas was sold at auction for $504,000, setting a record for college football’s most recognizable ...

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Dennis Rodman denies slapping guest at birthday party

Dennis Rodman is pleading not guilty to a misdemeanor charge of slapping a man who was celebrating the former NBA star’s birthday at a Florida ...

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Brave Blossoms’ RWC quarterfinal brings back memories of rugby great Seiji Hirao

While Japan’s first-ever quarterfinal match at the Rugby World Cup will be remembered as a new page in the sport’s history, it will also serve ...

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France a big underdog vs. Wales

It’s the land of hot springs in Kyushu, so Jacques Brunel used some downtime before the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals to sample some of Oita’s ...

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CC Sabathia’s 19-season MLB career comes to an end

CC Sabathia walked into Yankee Stadium’s interview room with his left arm in a sling Friday, 16 hours after shuffling off the mound in pain ...

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Barcelona-Real Madrid match postponed

Next week’s Clasico between Barcelona and Real Madrid was postponed Friday by the Spanish soccer federation to avoid coinciding with a large separatist rally in ...

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Nathan Chen leads after Skate America short program

It came as no surprise to see two-time world champion Nathan Chen of the United States top the short program with 102.71 points Friday at ...

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Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes expected to miss 4-6 weeks with knee injury

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes escaped significant ligament damage when he dislocated his right kneecap and there is optimism the reigning NFL MVP could be back ...

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Reports say Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson sidelined for weeks with sore knee

NBA rookie star Zion Williamson is expected to miss a span of weeks at the start of the season with a sore right knee, according ...

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Jonathan Toews’ OT goal propels Blackhawks past Blue Jackets

Jonathan Toews got his first goal of the season when he was in the right place at the right time Friday night.Big spot for the ...

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Matsumoto Yamaga hold league-leading Kashima Antlers to draw

Matsumoto Yamaga earned a 1-1 home draw against the league-leading Kashima Antlers on Friday night.Using their strong defense to stymie one of the league’s top-scoring ...

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Blockbuster matchup: Hawks’ Kodai Senga vs. Giants’ Shun Yamaguchi in Japan Series opener

Shortly before the end of the Japan Series managers’ meeting the skippers of the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks and Yomiuri Giants were asked to name their ...

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2019 Japan Series managers take trip down memory lane on eve of Game 1

Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks manager Kimiyasu Kudo admitted to feeling a little bit nostalgic on the eve of this year’s Japan Series matchup against the Yomiuri ...

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Penalty shootout looms as tiebreaker in RWC knockout matches

The history of soccer is full of dramatic penalty shootouts but rugby has never come to the point at which kicks at goal decide a ...

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France duo Antoine Dupont and Damian Penaud fit to face Wales

Key French backs Antoine Dupont and Damian Penaud have been passed fit to play in their Rugby World Cup quarterfinal against Wales, a huge boost ...

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South Africa bids to oust ‘likable’ host Japan

South Africa will have to shelve its affection for Japan and Japanese fans to spoil the hosts’ party in the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals, according ...

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Astros pounce on Mashiro Tanaka, Yankees in Game 4

Masahiro Tanaka yielded a go-ahead home run to George Springer in the third inning in the New York Yankees’ 8-3 loss to the Houston Astros ...

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Brave Blossoms coach Jamie Joseph says team is ready for physicality of Springboks

Japan head coach Jamie Joseph has warned his players to expect a brutal onslaught from South Africa’s forwards when they go head to head in ...

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Wizards lock up All-Star Bradley Beal with $72 million extension

Bradley Beal committed to the Washington Wizards, ending a months-long negotiation while keeping options to hit free agency in the near future on the table ...

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Canadiens rookie Nick Suzuki scores first NHL goal in victory over Wild

Carey Price made 17 saves for his first shutout of the season and Victor Mete and Nick Suzuki scored their first NHL goals in a ...

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Michael Jordan opens first of two medical clinics in Charlotte

An emotional Michael Jordan unveiled the first of two medical clinics he and his family funded to provide care to underprivileged members of the community.The ...

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Ireland hoping to advance to quarterfinals for first time

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt has been used to making history in his six years in charge and he could make a little bit more on ...

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Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes hurts knee in win over Broncos

The Kansas City Chiefs rediscovered their mojo but lost their maestro.The Chiefs rallied around their fallen superstar and snapped a two-game skid with a 30-6 ...

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South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus names squad for RWC quarterfinal against Japan

South Africa’s Cheslin Kolbe has returned from an ankle injury to be named to the starting side for Sunday’s Rugby World Cup quarterfinal against Japan.Kolbe ...

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Boxer Patrick Day dies four days after suffering head injuries in fight

Boxer Patrick Day has died four days after sustaining head injuries in a fight with Charles Conwell.Promoter Lou DiBella said Day died Wednesday at Northwestern ...

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Manchester United’s Paul Pogba ruled out of Liverpool game

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said midfielder Paul Pogba has been ruled out of Sunday’s Premier League game against Liverpool, while goalkeeper David de ...

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Air New Zealand offers ‘safety tips’ for Irish rugby fans

Air New Zealand has offered Irish rugby fans some tongue-in-cheek “safety tips” before the countries face off in the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals at Tokyo ...

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Lock Brodie Retallick back for All Blacks against Ireland

Lock Brodie Retallick has returned for the All Blacks in arguably their strongest side for Saturday’s World Cup quarterfinal against Ireland at Tokyo Stadium.The three-time ...

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Sharks’ Evander Kane notches hat trick in first period in triumph over Hurricanes

Evander Kane scored a hat trick in the first period, and Martin Jones made it stand up with 36 saves as the San Jose Sharks ...

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Nasa Hataoka makes three late birdies to tie Amy Yang for first-round lead in Shanghai

Nasa Hataoka was the final golfer to tee off Thursday, but she saved the best for last with three late birdies to surge into a ...

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Marines make high school hurler Roki Sasaki top pick in NPB amateur draft

The Chiba Lotte Marines took hard-throwing high school pitcher Roki Sasaki in NPB’s amateur draft Thursday after four teams selected the teen talent who has ...

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Middleweight Ryota Murata to make title defense on Dec. 23

Murata, the 2012 London Olympic middleweight gold medalist, reclaimed the championship on July 12, in a technical knockout of American Rob Brant, who had dethroned ...

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U.S. national team manager Joe Girardi steps down; Scott Brosius replaces him

Joe Girardi quit as manager of the U.S. baseball team trying to qualify for the Olympics before it played a single game.Girardi said Wednesday he ...

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England coach Eddie Jones drops George Ford to bench for showdown with Australia

England coach Eddie Jones insisted flyhalf George Ford has a “significant role to play” on Thursday after he dropped him to the bench for Saturday’s ...

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Skate America kicks off GP season

The senior Grand Prix season gets underway on Friday with Skate America in the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas, which is hosting its first-ever ...

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Angels hire Joe Maddon as new manager

Joe Maddon is back under the halo.Maddon agreed to a three-year deal to become the Los Angeles Angels’ manager on Wednesday, reuniting the World Series-winning ...

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Ireland’s Robbie Henshaw replaces Bundee Aki for clash with All Blacks

Ireland’s Robbie Henshaw will replace banned center Bundee Aki for their World Cup quarterfinal against defending champion New Zealand on Saturday.Aki was banned for three ...

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South Africa’s Kolbe looks to get best of old foes

South Africa wing Cheslin Kolbe is hoping his experience against Kotaro Matsushima and Kenki Fukuoka will hold him in good stead when the Springboks play ...

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Brave Blossoms looking to wear down Springboks

Japan hooker Atsushi Sakate said coordination on defense will be key when the Brave Blossoms collide with South Africa in the quarterfinals of the Rugby ...

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Veteran big man David Simon lighting it up for Kyoto

Two weeks is a small sample size, but it provides some clues about the potential of players and teams since the new season tipped off ...

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Japan routs Tajikistan in 2022 World Cup qualifier

Japan claimed its third straight win in the second round of Asian qualifying for the 2022 World Cup with a 3-0 victory over Tajikistan on ...

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IOC announces plan to move marathon and race walking from Tokyo to Sapporo

The International Olympic Committee announced Wednesday that it plans to move the marathon and race walking events for the 2020 Games from Tokyo to Sapporo, ...

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Welsh captain Alun Wyn Jones leading by example at Rugby World Cup

Captain Alun Wyn Jones has toiled in the engine room of the Welsh lineup through the Rugby World Cup, playing his essential but unglamorous part ...

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Bulgaria detains 4 soccer fans following racist acts

The Bulgarian government says it has detained four soccer fans linked to making racist gestures, including Nazi salutes, during a European Championship qualifying match against ...

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Olympic medalist Taku Hiraoka admits causing car accident

A Japanese Olympic medalist has admitted causing a collision that injured several people last month in Nara Prefecture, western Japan, investigative sources said Wednesday.He is ...

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Pitch-tipping paranoia haunting MLB teams in October

Astros manager AJ Hinch has heard the chatter — that Rays starter Tyler Glasnow was offering a sneak peek on his offspeed deliveries, that Houston ...

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Demand for Japan gear rising at frenzied pace during Rugby World Cup

With Japan reaching the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals for the first time, fans are scrambling to get their hands on official merchandise. Except the Brave ...

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IOC planning to move Tokyo Olympic marathon north to Sapporo in bid to avoid heat

The International Olympic Committee wants to move the Tokyo Games marathons 800 km (500 miles) north to avoid the searing heat in the city.The IOC ...

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South Africa’s Cheslin Kolbe ready to challenge Japan’s wings in Rugby World Cup quarterfinals

Cheslin Kolbe got a real kick out of watching Kenki Fukuoka and Kotaro Matsushima burn off the Scottish defenders last weekend. Now the Springboks winger ...

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Machino pursues historic path to reach NFL

Tomoya Machino is not the first Japanese player to set the lofty goal of becoming an NFL player. There have been others in the past ...

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Japan has ‘nothing to lose’ ahead of quarterfinal clash

Japan’s Rugby World Cup heroes on Wednesday vowed to go for broke in their historic quarterfinal against South Africa on Sunday, insisting the Brave Blossoms ...

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Slicker production needed for amateur sumo

Typhoon 19 raged across Japan last weekend leaving in its wake a trail of devastation both deep and wide-ranging.Compared to the loss of life, and ...

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Scottish officials challenge merits of misconduct charge

Scotland attempted to block a Rugby World Cup misconduct charge on Wednesday, questioning whether the action was “appropriate” following its comments about a deadly typhoon.World ...

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Japanese clubs chase elusive Tokyo cachet

A controversial decision by J. League second-division side Machida Zelvia to rebrand as FC Machida Tokyo has dominated water-cooler discussions in the Japanese soccer world ...

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Wild-card Nationals head to World Series with sweep of Cards

It was merely the first inning, yet fans kept rising out of their seats to applaud or yell or twirl their red towels, to chant ...

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New Zealand Rugby chairman says Northern Hemisphere powerhouses’ treatment of Pacific nations is ‘virtually colonialism’

The treatment of rugby’s Pacific nations by Northern Hemisphere powerhouses borders on colonialism, New Zealand Rugby chairman Brent Impey said Tuesday.Commenting on the failure of ...

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World Rugby chief Bill Beaumont says Brave Blossoms have transformed the sport

World Rugby chairman Bill Beaumont said Tuesday that Japan’s performance at the Rugby World Cup has “changed the face” of the sport.Asked whether Japan could ...

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France flounders but frightens rivals in Rugby World Cup knockout stages

While their campaigns often take on elements of a French farce, it’s seldom a laughing matter to strike France in the knockout stages of a ...

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Kei Nishikori parts ways with longtime coach Dante Bottini

Kei Nishikori announced Tuesday on Twitter that he will part with longtime coach Dante Bottini, who has guided him since 2011.“After nine years of working ...

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All Blacks’ Dane Coles happy to consign ‘Great Escape’ pass to history

Former All Blacks scrumhalf Justin Marshall screamed “what a pass” in his television commentary, while New Zealand and Irish media credited it with sparking “The ...

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RWC organizers issue misconduct charges against Scottish Rugby Union over Typhoon Hagibis comments

Rugby World Cup organizers filed misconduct charges against Scotland on Tuesday over comments made about Typhoon Hagibis, after the Scots threatened legal action if their ...

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Jonathan Davies, Dan Biggar winning fitness fight for Wales

Stephen Jones might have been a late call-up to the Wales coaching squad but he has quickly got himself up to speed on one aspect ...

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World Rugby reveals referee assignments for RWC quarterfinals

South Africa’s Jaco Peyper will referee his 50th test but his first Rugby World Cup quarterfinal when he takes charge of the knockout match between ...

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More than half of Japan watched Brave Blossoms’ victory over Scotland on Nippon Television

More than half of Japan tuned in to watch the Brave Blossoms’ 28-21 Rugby World Cup win over Scotland on Sunday that earned Japan a ...

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Miho Nonaka, Kai Harada claim bouldering golds at inaugural World Beach Games

Climbers Miho Nonaka and Kai Harada gave Japan two bouldering golds Monday at the inaugural World Beach Games, an international beach multisport event organized by ...

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Brave Blossoms pose ‘scary’ challenge for South Africa, Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus says

Two weeks ago, Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus described it as a “scary” prospect. It got a whole lot scarier this week.South Africa is now ...

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Devon Toews’ OT goal carries Islanders past Blues

Devon Toews scored at 1:13 of overtime to complete a stunning late-game comeback by the New York Islanders as they downed the St. Louis Blues ...

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Ireland’s Aki banned for three games

Ireland center Bundee Aki will miss the rest of Ireland’s Rugby World Cup campaign after failing to have his red card overturned for a high ...

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Yuki Togashi regains shooting touch as Jets steamroll SeaHorses

Chiba Jets point guard Yuki Togashi maintained his poise during his zero-point scoring performance (0-for-11 from the floor) in Sunday’s series opener, a game in ...

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Stephen Strasburg stifles Cardinals as Nationals move within one victory of World Series

More than 100 pitches in, Stephen Strasburg was adamant he wasn’t quite ready to leave the latest superb start by a Nationals pitcher against the ...

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Packers’ Mason Crosby kicks game-winning field goal as time expires against Lions

Mason Crosby nailed a 23-yard field goal as time expired and performed his first Lambeau Leap after he finished off a rally for the Green ...

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LeBron James says Rockets’ Morey ‘wasn’t educated’ on China tweet

LeBron James believes Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey “was either misinformed or not really educated on the situation” regarding the potential consequences of his ...

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After record medal haul at worlds, Simone Biles expected to be face of Tokyo Olympics

Next stop Tokyo for Simone Biles.With Usain Bolt and Michael Phelps both retired since the last Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, the U.S. gymnast will ...

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Roger Federer says he plans to play at Tokyo Olympics

Roger Federer says he plans to play at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.The Swiss great, a four-time Olympian, says “at the end of the day my ...

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Collective unity behind Japan’s remarkable run

The defining moment during Sunday’s enthralling Rugby World Cup game between Japan and Scotland in Yokohama was not Kenki Fukuoka’s superb second try. Nor was ...

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Japan captain Michael Leitch looking for All Black help to beat Springboks

Japan captain Michael Leitch said Monday he would be asking for help from a trio of former All Blacks in the build-up to next weekend’s ...

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Lewis Hamilton in no hurry to win Formula One title in Mexico

Lewis Hamilton said he was in no hurry to win a sixth world championship after the title battle was reduced to a two-horse Mercedes race ...

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Carlos Correa’s 11th-inning walkoff home run brings Astros even with Yankees

Carlos Correa hit a leadoff home run in the 11th inning and the Houston Astros won a battle of the bullpens, beating the New York ...

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All Blacks and Irish to renew rivalry in Rugby World Cup quarterfinal

The quarterfinal meeting between Ireland and New Zealand at the Rugby World Cup comes with a strong feeling of reckoning.Ireland hadn’t beaten New Zealand in ...

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All Blacks happy to dodge ‘Tier One’ Japan in Rugby World Cup quarterfinals

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen paid tribute Monday to an “awesome” Japan performance at the Rugby World Cup and said even the mighty New Zealand ...

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Brave Blossoms supporters say home advantage key to Rugby World Cup knockout appearance

Japan defeated Scotland for the first time in the Rugby World Cup on Sunday.But that may have been the team’s most minor accomplishment at International ...

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Rockets focused on basketball after fallout from GM’s pro-Hong Kong tweet

The Rockets are back home in Houston, looking to leave behind the distractions from their trip to Asia.Their two games in Japan were overshadowed by ...

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History-making Japan sheds reputation as easy opponent

Japan qualified for the knockout stages of a Rugby World Cup for the first time Sunday on their ninth attempt, a remarkable achievement for a ...

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Rams’ slump continues as 49ers remain unbeaten

The Los Angeles Rams ran the ball on their first seven consecutive plays, marching straight through San Francisco’s defense for 65 yards and a touchdown.“That ...

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Boxer Patrick Day in coma after suffering brain injury, says manager

Boxer Patrick Day suffered a traumatic brain injury and is in extremely critical condition in a coma caused by the injury sustained in a bout, ...

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Evessa outplay visiting Golden Kings in overtime

The Osaka Evessa survived a big test on Sunday.After being outscored 27-14 in the fourth quarter by the visiting Ryukyu Golden Kings, the series opener ...

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Yuhana Yokoi wins women’s bronze at Finlandia Trophy

Teenage figure skater Yuhana Yokoi won bronze at the Finlandia Trophy on Sunday, a day after Japanese compatriot Shoma Uno won the men’s title in ...

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Kazuma Kaya wins parallel bars bronze at world championships

Kazuma Kaya won bronze in the men’s parallel bars on Sunday, the final day of the artistic gymnastics world championships.Kaya, who on Wednesday also reached ...

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Brave Blossoms warn rivals ‘there’s more to come,’ after reaching Rugby World Cup quarterfinals

Japan’s players allowed themselves a moment of satisfaction after beating Scotland to reach the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals for the first time on Sunday, but ...

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Simone Biles collects 24th world championship medal, sets record for most medals at worlds

Simone Biles broke the all-time record for most medals by any gymnast at the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships by winning the balance beam competition on ...

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Canadian rugby players help clean-up efforts in Kamaishi after typhoon leads to game cancelation

Canada missed their chance to play their final Rugby World Cup match due to a powerful typhoon, but the team stayed in Kamaishi on Sunday ...

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Brave Blossoms prevail over Scotland, secure historic berth in Rugby World Cup quarterfinals

Japan beat Scotland 28-21 on Sunday night to claim a place in the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals for the first time ever, winning Pool A ...

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Determined Wales fends off Uruguay, moves on to quarterfinals

A scrappy Wales was made to work hard for victory against Uruguay but prevailed with a bonus point 35-13 win on Sunday to top Pool ...

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Kenta Imamiya powers Hawks past Lions, into Japan Series

Kenta Imamiya’s three home runs propelled the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks to a 9-3 win over the Seibu Lions in Game 4 of the Pacific League ...

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Giants eliminate Tigers, reach Japan Series for first time since 2013

The Yomiuri Giants’ return to glory is almost complete.The Kyojin were already Central League champions. Now they’ll fight to become Japan Series champs. Yoshihiro Maru ...

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Emotional Mercedes boss Toto Wolff dedicates record title to Niki Lauda

An emotional Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff Sunday dedicated his team’s historic sixth consecutive world championship double to Formula One legend Niki Lauda, who died ...

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Tonga beats U.S. to avoid winless RWC campaign

Tonga beat the United States 31-19 on Sunday to avoid finishing last in Pool C at the Rugby World Cup, helped by a farewell try ...

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LIVE: 2019 Rugby World Cup — Japan vs Scotland

Welcome to our live coverage of the 2019 Rugby World Cup. Tonight, Japan faces Scotland at International Stadium Yokohama, in their final Pool A game.

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Valtteri Bottas victorious in Japanese Grand Prix

Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas surged into the lead at the start and held on to win the typhoon-hit Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday for his ...

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Norway ends Spain’s perfect record in European Championship qualifying

Sergio Ramos was seconds away from celebrating his record for most appearances for Spain with a victory that would have ensured his country a spot ...

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Patrick Day in coma after brutal knockout: report

Boxer Patrick Day was taken to a hospital after getting viciously knocked out in the 10th round by Charles Conwell on Saturday night.Fighting at super ...

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Infielder David Freese, 2011 World Series MVP, retires at 36

David Freese retired Saturday after an 11-year career in the majors in which he shone brightest in the postseason, winning a World Series title with ...

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England’s Mako Vunipola offers prayers for people affected by Typhoon Hagibis

England prop Mako Vunipola said he is praying for those affected by Typhoon Hagibis — including members of his own family — as England continues ...

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Gleyber Torres, Masahiro Tanaka guide Yankees to victory over Astros in ALCS opener

Gleyber Torres kept up his October surge with a homer and five RBIs, Masahiro Tanaka polished his playoff résumé and the New York Yankees blanked ...

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Samoa says goodbye to ‘awesome’ host nation

Though it fell short of their goal of reaching the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals, Samoa leaves the tournament with many happy memories of “awesome host ...

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Namibia-Canada clash in Kamaishi canceled due to typhoon; Japan-Scotland match decision soon

Rugby World Cup organizers said Sunday morning they have cancelled a match between Namibia and Canada in Kamaishi, Iwate Prefecture, that was scheduled to take ...

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Ireland advances to RWC quarterfinals with resounding victory over Samoa

Ireland crushed Samoa 47-5 despite playing more than half the contest with 14 men on Saturday night to secure its spot Rugby World Cup quarterfinals.Flyhalf ...

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Brave Blossoms captain Michael Leitch laments loss of privacy as fame grows

Japan rugby captain Michael Leitch has discovered a frustrating drawback to the side’s storming Rugby World Cup run — he can’t pop out for a ...

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Hannaryz edge Grouses in dramatic series opener

In an entertaining clash of unbeaten teams in Week 2, the Kyoto Hannaryz held off the Toyama Grouses by the slimmest of margins on Saturday ...

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South Africa’s Damian de Allende embraces conservative playing style in knockout phase

South Africa midfield back Damian de Allende is unlikely to abandon his conservative playing style any time soon with the World Cup quarterfinals a week ...

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Welsh defense keen to show improvement against Uruguay

Stopping attacks is Shaun Edwards’ pride and joy.So the Wales defense coach was aghast at the number of missed tackles against Fiji: 32. “Then I ...

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Eliud Kipchoge becomes first person to run a marathon in under two hours

Eliud Kipchoge has become the first athlete to run a marathon in less than two hours, although it will not count as a world record.The ...

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Canada, Namibia hoping to end RWC campaigns with triumph in Kamaishi

Canada and Namibia are both looking to finish their Rugby World Cup campaigns on a winning note by posting their first victory of the tournament ...

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Japan-Scotland clash living up to hype at Rugby World Cup

The Japan vs. Scotland clash in Yokohama was always one of the most talked about fixtures when the draw for the Rugby World Cup was ...

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Yudai Baba to play for Mavericks’ NBA G League affiliate this season, GM Donnie Nelson says

Shooting guard Yudai Baba, who signed an “Exhibit 10” contract with the Dallas Mavericks last month, will play this season for the Mavericks’ NBA G ...

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Liverpool’s Harvey Elliot cited for mocking Harry Kane

A teenage Liverpool player was banned for two weeks on Friday for using a derogatory term during an abusive post on social media mocking Tottenham ...

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No more comments from NBA teams on China trip

The NBA will complete its trip to China in silence.Saturday’s game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Brooklyn Nets to end this year’s NBA ...

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Sanchez takes no-hitter into 8th; Nats blank Cards

It turns out Washington’s Big Three is a Big Four.Remember Anibal Sanchez. The right-hander carried a no-hit bid into the eighth inning, Howie Kendrick had ...

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Conor Dwyer retires after being suspended for doping

Olympic gold medalist swimmer Conor Dwyer of the United States announced his retirement Friday, shortly after receiving a 20-month doping ban for having testosterone pellets ...

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Nagornyy wins all-around title

Nikita Nagornyy of Russia won his first men’s all-around gymnastics title at the world championships Friday after his closest rival made a crucial error on ...

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Yankees’ Masahiro Tanaka to start ALCS opener

Zack Greinke will start the AL Championship Series opener for the Houston Astros against the New York Yankees and Masahiro Tanaka on Saturday night.After the ...

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Czech Republic downs England

It was a night of European soccer to forget for England, and one to remember for Andorra.England conceded a late goal against the Czech Republic ...

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Yusuke Oyama keeps Tigers alive in Climax Series with ninth-inning home run

Yusuke Oyama hit it high and he hit it far. The question was did he hit it far enough? After a wait that seemed far ...

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Hawks close in on Japan Series berth with victory over Lions

Kodai Senga threw eight innings and Taisei Makihara had a hand in five runs as the SoftBank Hawks beat the Seibu Lions 7-0 in Game ...

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World Rugby slams Scotland over legal threat

World Rugby slammed Scotland over a “disappointing” threat of legal action on Friday as tempers flared over fears their pivotal game with World Cup hosts ...

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Washburn leads Yokohama to win over Akita

The Yokohama B-Corsairs earned their first victory of the 2019-20 B. League season on Friday night, outplaying the visiting Akita NorthernHappinets en route to a ...

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Wallabies finish pool play with victory over Georgia

Australia fine-tuned preparations for a likely Rugby World Cup quarterfinal against England with a hard-fought, error-strewn 27-8 Pool D victory over Georgia on Friday.Wales’ 27-19 ...

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Nike closing Oregon Project in wake of Alberto Salazar ban

Nike on Friday announced it is closing its Oregon Project track and field program following Alberto Salazar’s four-year ban.“Uninformed innuendo and unsubstantiated assertions has become ...

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Valtteri Bottas fastest in final practice for Japanese Grand Prix

Valtteri Bottas led the second and final practice session for the Japanese Grand Prix on Friday, edging teammate Lewis Hamilton in what could be the ...

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Jamie Joseph demands respect as Japan prepares for Scotland showdown

Japan head coach Jamie Joseph on Friday blasted suggestions his team is running scared ahead of Sunday’s Rugby World Cup showdown against Scotland, insisting the ...

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Fans express disappointment about called-off matches

Rugby World Cup fans on Friday expressed mixed feelings as they contemplated a weekend of canceled games due to Typhoon Hagibis, with ticket-holders praying that ...

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Ireland’s Robbie Henshaw to make first RWC appearance against Samoa

Center Robbie Henshaw will make his first appearance for Ireland at the World Cup in Japan as he takes his place for the crunch Pool ...

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Eagles promote farm team skipper Hajime Miki to manager

The Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles said Friday that Hajime Miki, who managed their farm team last season, will replace Yosuke Hiraishi at the helm of ...

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Tonga makes three changes for U.S. clash

Coach Toutai Kefu on Friday made three changes to his starting lineup as Tonga seeks to end its Rugby World Cup with a win.Tighthead prop ...

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Gerrit Cole leads Astros past Rays in deciding Game 5 of ALDS

All season long, it seemed inevitable.Yankees-Astros for the American League pennant. “It’s the matchup that we wanted,” Houston shortstop Carlos Correa said. “It’s the matchup ...

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Warriors coach Steve Kerr shrugs off President Trump’s criticism

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr, whose response to the NBA’s rift with China was criticized by U.S. President Donald Trump, Thursday bemoaned the loss ...

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Formula One organizers move Japanese GP qualifying to Sunday morning

Organizers of the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix have canceled Saturday’s qualifying session because of the powerful typhoon that is heading for Japan’s main island ...

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Patriots pound Giants, improve to 6-0

Tom Brady had two touchdown runs and moved ahead of Peyton Manning for second place on the NFL’s all-time passing yards list as the New ...

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Peerless Simone Biles wins fifth all-around title at world championships

There was only one way for Simone Biles to finish off yet another dominant world championship performance. She dropped the mic.Biles marked her fifth all-around ...

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Rockets down Raptors in finale of Japan Games

The Toronto Raptors and Houston Rockets wrapped up this year’s NBA Japan Games with the second entertaining 48-minute spectacle of the week on Thursday night ...

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Samurai Blue rout Mongolia 6-0 in 2022 World Cup qualifier

In the sumo ring, wrestlers from Mongolia rule the roost against their Japanese opponents.On the soccer pitch, Japan is clearly still king. Takumi Minamino scored ...

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Mercedes drives Giants past Tigers, to 3-0 lead

C.C. Mercedes, on more than one occasion, skipped off the mound at the end of a scoreless inning and pointed upward with his index finger.It ...

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Israel Folau offered to apologize for incendiary comments

Former Wallabies star Israel Folau offered a public apology over his anti-gay social media posts and agreed to allow Rugby Australia to review future posts ...

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Super fan Bhatia comes to Japan to see Raptors

Nav Bhatia, who is known as the “Super Fan” for the Toronto Raptors, was seen in the end zone at the two-game NBA Japan Games ...

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Japan GP waiting on qualifying call

Japanese Grand Prix organizers will not make any decision to postpone Saturday qualifying for another 24 hours but pledged that the safety of fans and ...

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Nationals slam Dodgers in 10th on Kendrick’s blast, make NLCS

Howie Kendrick hit a tiebreaking grand slam in the 10th inning and the Washington Nationals, boosted by a stunning rally against Clayton Kershaw, beat the ...

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Ireland can top group with win if Japan loses

Ireland still gets a chance to finish top of its Rugby World Cup group after avoiding a typhoon — for now.The Irish are jostling with ...

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Naomi Osaka picks Japanese citizenship with eye on Tokyo Olympics, report says

Tennis star Naomi Osaka has decided to choose Japanese over American nationality with an eye on the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, NHK reported Thursday.Osaka, who has ...

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Rugby World Cup to cancel England-France match as powerful Typhoon Hagibis looms: report

For the first time in Rugby World Cup history a game will reportedly be cancelled — with England’s clash against France in Yokohama on Saturday ...

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Hawks victorious in see-saw opening clash with Lions

Five relievers combined to allow a run over five innings and Nobuhiro Matsuda drove in four runs as the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks won Game 1 ...

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Maria Sharapova commits to 2020 return despite injury struggles

Maria Sharapova said on Tuesday that she could make a comeback at Luxembourg next week after her troublesome shoulder forced her to withdraw injured from ...

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FIFA fines Hong Kong soccer body for China anthem protest

FIFA has fined Hong Kong’s soccer federation 15,000 Swiss francs ($15,100) for fans disrespecting the Chinese national anthem before a World Cup qualifying game last ...

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Wales reaches RWC quarterfinals after thrilling win against Fiji

Wales rallied to reach the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals beating Fiji 29-17 in an action-packed Pool D match on Wednesday.There were seven tries, four of ...

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Giants get off to quick start, down Tigers in Climax Series Final Stage opener

The Yomiuri Giants hadn’t played a game that really counted for anything since clinching the Central League pennant on Sept. 21. They hadn’t played any ...

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Raptors, Rockets reflect on Tuesday’s NBA Japan Games opener

After an entertaining exhibition game played at a frenetic pace on Tuesday night at Saitama Super Arena, the Toronto Raptors and Houston Raptors went back ...

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Scotland coach Gregor Townsend says team needs to be ‘spot-on’ against Japan

Scotland will have to be “spot-on” when it takes on Japan on Sunday for a place in the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals, coach Gregor Townsend ...

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NBA postpones Nets-Lakers media sessions in Shanghai

The NBA has postponed Wednesday’s scheduled media sessions in Shanghai for the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Lakers, and it remains unclear if the teams ...

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Scotland breezes past Russia to set up Japan showdown

Scotland breezed past an exhausted-looking Russia 61-0 at the Rugby World Cup on Wednesday to set up a showdown with host Japan for a quarterfinal ...

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Argentina beats United States for farewell consolation win

Argentina reaffirmed its supremacy in the Americas when it completed its Rugby World Cup campaign by beating the United States 47-17 on Wednesday.The first team ...

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Innovative club nurtures sumo’s young talent

Komatsuryu Dojo, one of the oldest and most prestigious sumo clubs in Japan emerged triumphant at the 16th National Youngster Sumo Tournament, held at the ...

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Simone Biles sets record as United States wins world gymnastics team gold

Simone Biles won a record 21st medal at the world gymnastics championships on Tuesday as the United States retained its women’s team all-around title.It was ...

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AC Milan fires coach Marco Giampaolo

AC Milan has fired coach Marco Giampaolo, making his tenure in charge the shortest of any manager in club history.Giampaolo was only hired in June ...

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England calm before storm as typhoon threatens World Cup

England will not suffer from any loss of momentum if this weekend’s Rugby World Cup clash with France is cancelled due to violent weather, prop ...

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Rays chase Verlander early, beat Astros

The Tampa Bay Rays never doubted themselves, even with Justin Verlander looking to end their season.Willy Adames homered and made a sensational relay throw from ...

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Pascal Siakam leads Toronto Raptors to victory over Houston Rockets in Japan

Preseason games give fans a glimpse of the supreme talent on display in the NBA everyday during the long season. Before an electric atmosphere at ...

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Cobus Reinach records fastest hat trick as Springboks thrash Canada

South Africa’s Cobus Reinach scored the fastest hat trick in Rugby World Cup history as the Springboks all but assured themselves of a place in ...

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Zion Williamson soars in his first NBA preseason game

Showing off the high-flying talents that made him one of the most anticipated rookies in years, Williamson turned in a ferocious slam less than two ...

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Silver acknowledges growing crisis over Morey’s tweet

Ed OdevenSaitama STAFF WRITERThe escalating heated reaction to Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey’s since-deleted tweet supporting Hong Kong protesters over China over the weekend ...

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49ers blast Browns to go 4-0

Richard Sherman has a strong message for anyone still doubting the unbeaten San Francisco 49ers.“Don’t flip-flop,” Sherman said after the 49ers thumped the Cleveland Browns ...

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Yankees finish off sweep of Twins

The last time the New York Yankees won the World Series, a full decade ago, Gleyber Torres was not yet a teenager in Venezuela.Boosted by ...

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Yokohama to retain Ramirez as manager for fifth season

The DeNA Baystars said Tuesday that manager Alex Ramirez would stay at the helm next season despite the Yokohama-based Central League team making an early ...

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Scots eye Russia springboard for big showdown with Japan

Scotland is targeting a bonus-point victory, and nothing less, over Russia on Wednesday to set up a Pool A showdown with hosts Japan for a ...

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Scotland not worried about possible typhoon

World Rugby officials may be keeping an eye on Typhoon Hagibis as it develops south of Japan over the next few days but Scotland prop ...

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Silver sees success for Hachimura

Rui Hachimura has an opportunity to be “incredibly successful” in the pros if he commits to his craft and manages to navigate the challenges of ...

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Bench players come through in clutch for Tigers

Kai Ueda didn’t have much time to get ready for what might’ve been the biggest moment of his career. Edwin Escobar had just located a ...

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China halts NBA preseason broadcasts as anger mounts over Hong Kong tweet

China’s state-run broadcaster said Tuesday it would “immediately suspend” plans to broadcast a pair of NBA pre-season exhibition games being staged in China this week ...

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BayStars slugger Yoshitomo Tsutsugo to be posted after team backs bid to move to MLB

Yokohama BayStars left fielder Yoshitomo Tsutsugo has a dream of playing in the major leagues, and the club isn’t going to stand in his way.Tsutsugo ...

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Hawks fly past Eagles into Climax Series’ final stage

Seiichi Uchikawa drove in the tying and winning runs on Monday to lift the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks to a 2-1 win over the Tohoku Rakuten ...

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Tigers slip past BayStars into final stage of Climax Series

Anyone who thought the Hanshin Tigers used all nine lives just to make it into the Central League Climax Series was mistaken.They clearly have a ...

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England cricket team back in hands of an Englishman

After four years with an Australian in charge, England’s cricket team is back in the hands of an Englishman.Chris Silverwood, who played six tests for ...

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South Africa coaches trying not to think too far ahead

With so many permutations as to which teams from Pool A will reach the quarterfinals of the Rugby World Cup — made more complicated by ...

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NBA boss Adam Silver addresses China tweet controversy in Tokyo

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Monday that his organization backs embattled Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey’s right to speak his mind on the Hong ...

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Rugby World Cup on alert for powerful typhoon

Rugby World Cup organizers warned Monday that a powerful typhoon forming to the south of Japan could bring fierce winds and torrential rain over the ...

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Waldgeist stuns history-chasing Enable to win Arc

Waldgeist denied Enable a historic third Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe victory on Sunday in a thrilling duel at Paris Longchamp, giving French trainer Andre ...

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Carp announce Shinji Sasaoka as new manager

The Hiroshima Carp promoted pitching coach Shinji Sasaoka and named him the club’s new manager for the 2020 season on Monday.The 52-year-old replaces Koichi Ogata, ...

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Ryosuke Irie, Yuki Ikari win gold at World Cup in Budapest

Ryosuke Irie and Yuki Ikari each won a gold Sunday at the FINA Swimming World Cup, adding to Japan’s medal tally on the final day ...

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Toronto gears up for Japan Games

The defending NBA champion Toronto Raptors showed their energy on the floor on Monday as they hit the gym for their first practice since arriving ...

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Raptors to defend crown in post-Leonard era

The Toronto Raptors’ magic-carpet ride last season lifted the franchise to new heights of popularity throughout Canada.Now, it’s back to work for second-year head coach ...

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Sixth-inning barrage lifts Dodgers over Nats

With all of that October experience, no wonder Justin Turner and the rest of the Los Angeles Dodgers managed to produce a postseason inning unlike ...

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Upset defeat to Fiji in 2007 looms over Wales

The Fijians have beaten Wales before at the Rugby World Cup, winning a thrilling last group game to reach the 2007 quarterfinals at their expense.Wales ...

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Japan coach Jamie Joseph finally earning global recognition

For Japan rugby coach Jamie Joseph, recognition and expectation arrived at about the same time and in equal measure.Joseph has an impressive rugby resume from ...

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NBA faces backlash after ceding ground to China over pro-Hong Kong tweets

The NBA faced a firestorm of criticism Monday for its reaction to a tweet by Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey backing pro-democracy protests in ...

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Colts shut down Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs offense in 19-13 victory

The way Indianapolis handled the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night sent a jolt through the NFL, whether it was dominating the line of scrimmage ...

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Springboks call in ‘bomb squad’ against Canada

The Springboks will give some of their “bomb squad” a chance to start against Canada at the Rugby World Cup on Tuesday. That means that ...

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All Blacks wary of potential Japan matchup in quarterfinals

After being pushed surprisingly hard by Namibia in Tokyo on Sunday, All Blacks coaches and players were bombarded with questions from local media about the ...

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Hawks bounce back to even series with Eagles

The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks extended their season for another day, beating the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles 6-4 on Sunday to even their Pacific League Climax ...

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Antlers take over league lead with away win

Kashima Antlers moved to the top of the J-League first division on Sunday with a 1-0 win at Cerezo Osaka thanks to Tomoya Inukai’s sixth-minute ...

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Japan’s all-time wins leader Masaichi Kaneda dies at 86

Japanese baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Masaichi Kaneda, whose 400 wins are the most in the country’s pro baseball history, died Sunday morning in a ...

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Naomi Osaka overcomes world No. 1 Ash Barty to win fifth title

Japan’s Naomi Osaka came from a set down to beat French Open champion and world No. 1 Ashleigh Barty on Sunday and win the China ...

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France beats Tonga to reach Rugby World Cup quarterfinals

France held off a spirited Tonga comeback to win 23-21 on Sunday and join group rival England in the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals.Les Bleus lost ...

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Defending champions Alvark win second straight to open season

The Alvark Tokyo improved to 2-0 on the new season with a hard-earned 94-84 victory over the visiting Niigata Albirex BB on Sunday afternoon.Trailing 42-41 ...

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Himeno turning into hero for Japan

Kazuki Himeno may be playing in his first Rugby World Cup, but the young star has become a dominant force in Japan’s campaign to reach ...

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Golovkin edges Derevyanchenko to regain a middleweight title

Gennadiy Golovkin is a champion again, though just barely.The powerhouse who used to look invincible looked beaten up by the end of Saturday night. Golovkin ...

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Didi Gregorius grand slam powers Yankees to win

Masahiro Tanaka held the visitors to a run over five innings on Saturday, while a grand slam from Didi Gregorius powered the New York Yankees ...

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Novak Djokovic takes Japan Open with eye on Tokyo Olympics

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic clinched the Japan Open on Sunday, dispelling concerns about the shoulder injury that forced him out of the U.S. Open.The ...

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Tomo Otosaka delivers another sayonara blast for BayStars

Sometimes, you just have a feeling.Two years ago, Tomo Otosaka hit a big three-run home run for the Yokohama BayStars in the seventh inning of ...

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Japan coach Jamie Joseph looking forward to ‘real ripper’ against Scotland

Japan head coach Jamie Joseph is looking forward to “a real ripper” of a game when his team plays Scotland in its final Rugby World ...

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Rockets train in Tokyo ahead of Saitama series

Superstar duo James Harden and Russell Westbrook and other Houston Rockets players have arrived in Japan and held their first practice in Tokyo on Sunday ...

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Brave Blossoms star Timothy Lafaele’s family in Samoa fly the flag for Japan

In the remote village of Si’umu, about half an hour from the Samoan capital of Apia, Timothy Lafaele’s birth parents have turned their front garden ...

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Japanese men set Asian record in 4×100 relay

The Japanese men’s team set a new Asian record in the 4×100-meter relay at the athletics world championships on Saturday and finished third to secure ...

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All Blacks overcome early struggles to crush Namibia

For about 30 minutes on Sunday, Namibia looked very much New Zealand’s equal, the African nation that has yet to win at the Rugby World ...

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Unbeaten Brave Blossoms waltz past Samoa, move closer to first trip to RWC quarterfinals

Japan made it three wins out of three at the Rugby World Cup and moved a step closer to the quarterfinals with a 38-19 victory ...

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England whips Argentina, becomes first team to secure spot in RWC quarterfinals

After an embarrassing exit in the pool phase when it was the tournament host four years ago, England traveled to Japan determined to make sure ...

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Fumiya Hojo-led Tigers stage spirited rally against BayStars in CL Climax Series opener

Big, improbable comebacks are becoming the Hanshin Tigers’ speciality.Fumiya Hojo hit a three-run home run to get the Tigers close in the seventh and put ...

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Novak Djokovic powers through to Rakuten Japan Open final

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic on Saturday cruised into the Rakuten Japan Open final, thrashing David Goffin 6-3, 6-4.In the final, Djokovic will face Australian ...

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Takashi Kanai propels Sagan Tosu past FC Tokyo with extra-time winner

Takashi Kanai scored an extra-time winner as Sagan Tosu came from behind to beat J. League first-division frontrunner FC Tokyo 2-1 Saturday, denying the visitors ...

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Brooks Koepka says missed cut in Las Vegas nothing to worry about

World No. 1 Brooks Koepka made his first appearance of the new PGA Tour season a brief one when he missed the cut at the ...

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Hideto Asamura powers Eagles past Hawks in opening game of Pacific League Climax Series

Hideto Asamura homered twice and had an RBI single for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles, who maintained their Game 1 mastery of the Fukuoka SoftBank ...

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Yuri Terao signs contract to play for ECHL’s Colorado Eagles

Yuri Terao has signed with the Colorado Eagles, the top minor league team for the NHL’s Colorado Avalanche, for the 2019-20 season, his management company ...

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Australia overwhelms Uruguay after slow start

Two-time world champion Australia overcame a sloppy start to crush Uruguay 45-10 on Saturday, forging toward the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals with some exhilarating running ...

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Jets overcome 4-0 deficit to defeat Devils

The Winnipeg Jets extended their winning streak over the New Jersey Devils to seven games in a way coach Paul Maurice can’t recall in 25 ...

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Tonga relies on Telusa Veainu

Telusa Veainu was far away when he watched Tonga’s Rugby World Cup upset win over France in 2011, even though he was in New Zealand.Far ...

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Mike Foltynewicz, Adam Duvall lead Braves to victory over Cardinals, even series

Mike Foltynewicz threw seven dominating innings, Adam Duvall hit a pinch-hit homer and the Braves evened the National League Division Series with a 3-0 victory ...

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Dalilah Muhammad breaks 400-meter hurdles world record at world championships

Dalilah Muhammad of the United States stormed to a world record-breaking victory in the women’s 400-meter hurdles final, while Qatar celebrated a gold medal for ...

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All Blacks won’t take Namibia lightly, center Anton Lienert-Brown says

Playing Namibia will be exactly the same as playing South Africa, England or any other rugby heavyweight and the All Blacks were treating their Pool ...

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Astros, Yankees win ALDS openers

Asked what went wrong for his Tampa Bay Rays, manager Kevin Cash invented a word.“We got Verlandered,” Cash said. Justin Verlander looked every bit the ...

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Colts’ 1958 championship victory over Giants voted best game in NFL history

“The Greatest Game Ever Played” is, well, exactly that.The Baltimore Colts’ 23-17 victory over the New York Giants for the 1958 NFL championship, the first ...

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LIVE: 2019 Rugby World Cup — Japan vs Samoa

AFP-JIJI Welcome to our live coverage of the 2019 Rugby World Cup. Today, Japan is facing Samoa in their third game of Pool A, taking ...

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Wallabies’ Jack Dempsey, Lukhan Salakaia swap jerseys due to ’embroidery mishap’

Australia center James O’Connor has been ruled out of the Pool D clash against Uruguay in Oita at the World Cup on Saturday, while loose ...

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Naomi Osaka books spot in China Open semifinals, qualifies for WTA Finals

World No. 4 Naomi Osaka advanced to the semifinals of the China Open on Friday and qualified for the season-ending WTA Finals featuring the top ...

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Toshikazu Yamanishi triumphs in men’s 20-km race walk at world championships

Toshikazu Yamanishi of Japan took gold in the men’s 20-km race walk at the IAAF World Athletics Championships on Saturday, making him a favorite on ...

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Gamba erupt for five second-half goals in rout of Consadole

Gamba Osaka put some distance from relegation with a 5-0 demolition of visiting Consadole Sapporo in the J. League first division on Friday.After a 3-1 ...

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South Africa pounds 14-man Italy to stay alive at Rugby World Cup

South Africa won big in a game it had to win, trouncing 14-man Italy 49-3 on Friday to stay in the Rugby World Cup.South Africa ...

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Scotland’s Adam Hastings makes history with Rugby World Cup ‘dream’

Scotland’s Adam Hastings said playing at the Rugby World was a “lifelong dream,” after making history by following in the steps of his father, Gavin, ...

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Japan-Samoa game won’t be shown on big screens at Tokyo Stadium, nearby plaza

Rugby World Cup organizers will be faced with some frustrated fans at Tokyo Stadium on Saturday after they announced Japan’s game against Samoa will not ...

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Tonga draws inspiration from Kumamoto’s samurai heritage

Tonga is taking inspiration from samurai swordsmen as it seeks to repeat its famous 2011 victory over France at the Rugby World Cup.The Tongans will ...

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Argentina inspired by axed Nicolas Sanchez for crucial England match

Argentina is using the selflessness of axed flyhalf Nicolas Sanchez to bond even more before it make-or-break Rugby World Cup match against England on Saturday.Argentina ...

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RWC organizers hit target of 1.8 million tickets sold, warn of scams

Rugby World Cup organizers announced Friday they had hit their target of selling 1.8 million tickets during the tournament but warned fans against touts and ...

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Seahawks edge Rams in down-to-the-wire thriller

Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson’s four touchdown passes included a 5-yard strike to Chris Carson with 2:28 to play Thursday in the Seahawks’ wild 30-29 victory ...

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Rangers triumph over Jets in back-and-forth game

Brett Howden broke a tie with 4:09 remaining, and the New York Rangers beat the Winnipeg Jets 6-4 in a wild season opener on Thursday ...

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BayStars manager Alex Ramirez makes safe choices for Central League Climax Series opener

Alex Ramirez is going to play this one by the numbers. That goes for the lineup he’ll field against the Hanshin Tigers in the first ...

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Unstoppable Novak Djokovic rolls on at Rakuten Japan Open

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic on Friday put on a stunning show of supremacy at the Rakuten Japan Open with a 6-1, 6-2 win over ...

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