B-Corsairs storm past Lakestars for first win of season

The Yokohama B-Corsairs turned up the defensive intensity on Saturday afternoon in their rematch against the Shiga Lakestars.Fueled by effective defense, new B-Corsairs head coach ...

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Tigers defeat Giants, secure second spot in CL Climax Series

The No. 2 seed in the Central League was right there for the taking, and that’s exactly what the Hanshin Tigers did.Shunsuke Fujikawa homered and ...

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Sagan’s Fukuta sinks previously unbeaten Antlers with late header

J. League leaders Kashima Antlers crashed to their first defeat in six league matches on Saturday as the reigning champions went down 1-0 away to ...

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Marseille gives defender Sakai one-year contract extension

French first-division side Marseille said Friday it has extended the contract of Japan international defender Hiroki Sakai by one season.The 27-year-old Sakai joined the club ...

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Ex-marathon champion Tergat appointed head of Kenya’s Olympic committee

Former marathon world-record holder Paul Tergat was named president of Kenya’s strife-hit Olympic committee on Friday, hoping to end months of controversy and infighting.“Since Paul ...

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Vonn wants to race in men’s downhill

Lindsey Vonn’s request to race against men in a World Cup downhill will be studied again by the International Ski Federation (FIS) next week.The United ...

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Americans lead Presidents Cup

Phil Mickelson and Kevin Kisner rehearsed the dance from “Three Amigos.” The only question was whether to use it at the Presidents Cup, and as ...

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