All posts tagged "soccer"
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Features
/ 2 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Sung-Ryong Jung Provides Pillar of Stability for Kawasaki Frontale
The dependable goalie has helped the squad earn four J. League titles since his arrival in 2016.
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/ 2 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] New Managers Take Over for NPB's Fighters, Dragons and Hawks
All three teams are looking for better results in 2022 after disappointing seasons this year.
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/ 2 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Boheng Zhang Edges Daiki Hashimoto in World Gymnastics Championships
Olympic gold medalist Hashimoto collected the silver medal in the men's all-around event.
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/ 2 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Kimiyasu Kudo's Managerial Stint Likely Finished at End of Season
The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks skipper, who has guided his club to five Japan Series titles since 2015, is not expected to...
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Soccer
/ 2 years agoJapan Gets Back on Track with Hard-Earned Victory over Australia
Under-fire manager Hajime Moriyasu’s squad secured a much-needed three points and ended the Socceroos’ world record 11-match victory streak in World...
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/ 2 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Doubts Emerge on Japan’s Ability to Secure a Spot in 2022 World Cup
A loss to Saudi Arabia exacerbates Samurai Blue’s challenge of qualifying for next year’s tournament in Qatar.
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/ 2 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Retired Yokozuna Hakuho Left an Indelible Mark on Sumo
The all-time winningest rikishi's longevity at the top and work ethic triggered admiration from his peers and former standouts.
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/ 2 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] In an Unusual Move, JBA Fills Two National Team Coaching Vacancies at Once
Men's coach Julio Lamas left his post after the Tokyo Olympics, and Tom Hovasse, who led the Japan women to a...
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Soccer
/ 2 years agoInjured Kyogo Furuhashi Dealing with First Big Setback Since Joining Celtic This Summer
Ange Postecoglou, the Scottish Premiership club's manager, says Furuhashi's absence is "disappointing," but stresses the star's recovery from a knee injury...
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Soccer
/ 2 years agoWE League Ushers in New Era for the Sport in Japan
The 11-team circuit raises the bar for women’s soccer in Japan, marking the start of the professional era here.
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/ 2 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Will Shohei Ohtani Become MLB’s First 50-30 Player?
The dynamic Los Angeles Angels star has a shot at achieving this unique display of power and speed, while only four...
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Japan Sports Notebook
/ 2 years agoYokohama F. Marinos Climb Closer to Top of J. League Table
A 12-match unbeaten streak puts Marinos in contention for the title, moving the club within four points of reigning champion Kawasaki...
