Lions clinch Pacific League pennant

The Seibu Lions clinched their first Pacific League pennant in 10 years on Sunday despite losing 4-1 to the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters.The Lions, who ...

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Yoshihito Nishioka wins Shenzhen Open to claim first ATP singles title

Yoshihito Nishioka broke through for his maiden ATP singles title Sunday, outlasting seasoned Frenchman Pierre-Hugues Herbert 7-5, 2-6, 6-4 in a gruelling final at the ...

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Fine Needle jets past pack to claim Sprinters Stakes

Race-favorite Fine Needle came from behind to claim the Sprinters Stakes on Sunday, as Grade 1 racing resumed after a three-month break.Fine Needle, piloted by ...

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Nasa Hataoka misses out on three-peat at Japan Women’s Open Championship

Nasa Hataoka missed out on a third consecutive title at the Japan Women’s Open Championship after finishing runner-up to South Korea’s Ryu So Yeon on ...

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Dodgers clinch berth in playoffs

The deep, slugging Los Angeles Dodgers took a far more challenging road to their sixth straight playoff berth. Despite it all, they still believe they’re ...

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Shinzo Koroki lifts Reds in rainy win over Reysol

Shinzo Koroki’s brace led surging Urawa Reds to a 3-2 home win against Kashiwa Reysol in the J. League first division on Sunday.Urawa’s third straight ...

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Karate Combat tries to raise profile from high above NYC

Bruce Lee never dodged a shattered champagne flute.But one of the earliest KO’s suffered at Karate Combat’s debut card in New York came when broken ...

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