Australia comfortable and confident ahead of Japan clash

Australia assistant coach Stephen Larkham said Wednesday that the Wallabies head into Saturday’s rugby international with Japan at Nissan Stadium knowing they are prepared both ...

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Dodgers force decisive World Series Game 7

Joc Pederson sliced a drive over the left-field wall, pounded his chest and danced around the bases, taking as many twists and turns as this ...

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Yu Darvish says no need for Yuli Gurriel to apologize for racist gesture

Yu Darvish didn’t think it was necessary to meet with Yuri Gurriel after the Houston first baseman’s racist gesture toward the Dodgers pitcher.Gurriel contacted the ...

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Early scoring, lockdown bullpen carry Hawks to Game 3 triumph over BayStars

The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks won the first two games of the Japan Series with a blowout and a dramatic late-inning comeback.To get the third, they ...

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South Africa recommended to stage 2023 Rugby World Cup

After failing with three successive bids, South Africa was recommended on Tuesday as the best host for the 2023 Rugby World Cup ahead of France ...

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Ryota Morioka, Kazuki Nagasawa added to national team for upcoming friendlies in Europe

Midfielder Ryota Morioka of Belgian club Waasland-Beveren and Urawa Reds midfielder Kazuki Nagasawa were named to the Japan team for November’s friendlies against Brazil and ...

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BayStars remain positive as series resumes in Yokohama

Despite his team getting off to an 0-2 start in the ongoing Japan Series, Yokohama BayStars outfielder Takayuki Kajitani held his head up high as ...

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