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		<title>Japan struggling to deliver on mound</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 03 Mar 2013 15:09:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kaz Nagatsuka</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[On the eve of Japan&#8217;s World Baseball Classic opener against Brazil, Masahiro Tanaka said that one stellar outing would change people&#8217;s perception. But it didn&#8217;t work out that way. The impression he gave on Saturday night was not what he wanted. After a couple of inconsistent outings in warmup games, Tanaka was again shaky on [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Uchikawa exhibits calm before WBC opener</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 02 Mar 2013 15:40:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[After a four-year wait, the third edition of the World Baseball Classic has officially begun. Yet Seiichi Uchikawa kept his low-key manner one day before the two-time defending champions were set to face Brazil in Japan&#8217;s tournament opener. Uchikawa&#8217;s reason was simple: He&#8217;d already put himself in a fighting mode, since Team Japan got to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Utsumi raring to go as World Baseball Classic approaches</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2013 15:08:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kaz Nagatsuka</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tetsuya Utsumi is making an appearance at his second World Baseball Classic, but his role will be a lot more important this time. Although he was on the hill for just three innings, the Yomiuri Giants lefty put up a superb outing on Tuesday night, giving up a hit and no runs and fanning three [...]]]></description>
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		<title>JOC taking steps to address crises</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2013 15:24:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kaz Nagatsuka</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[After a series of scandals that have rocked the sports world in recent weeks, the Japanese Olympic Committee is working to improve how it handles its societal duties. At the same time, the JOC recognizes the urgency to work to restore public faith in Japanese sports at a time when Tokyo is a finalist for [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Japanese coaches get NFL crash course at Pro Bowl</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Jan 2013 15:15:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kaz Nagatsuka</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In a game intended to showcase the all-stars of the NFL, nothing gets too serious at the Pro Bowl and things are laid-back. Playbooks are a lot thinner and players smile much more often than usual. But for a pair of Japanese coaches, everything is an eye-opening experience and a chance for them to soak [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Trians rage against dying light with Emperor&#8217;s Cup victory</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2013 15:38:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Panasonic Trians grabbed their first Emperor&#8217;s Cup in 16 years with a 64-61 victory over the Aisin Sea Horses in the men&#8217;s final of the All-Japan Championship on Monday, prevailing in the second half thanks to their stingy defense. Georgetown University product Jameel Watkins clicked in the final quarter to be the main force [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Antelopes upset Sunflowers to win title</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2013 00:00:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kaz Nagatsuka</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[The Toyota Motors Antelopes ended the mighty JX Sunflowers&#8217; quest for their fifth consecutive Empress&#8217; Cup title with a 90-69 upset victory in the women&#8217;s final of the 88th All-Japan Championship at Yoyogi National Gymnasium on Sunday. It was the first All-Japan title for the Antelopes. Thirty-four-year-old veteran Ryoko Yano led the Antelopes with 24 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Late-starter Rolle eyeing one more shot at NBA</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2013 00:00:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kaz Nagatsuka</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Magnum Rolle didn&#8217;t play organized basketball until his freshman year in high school. Even so, that wasn&#8217;t a disadvantage for the 26-year-old Bahamian. As a matter of a fact, it&#8217;s actually gave him the chance to be who he is now. The 211-cm Rolle, who plays for the Mitsubishi Diamond Dolphins of the JBL, said [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Rolle sparks Mitsubishi in All-Japan quarterfinals triumph over Toshiba</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kaz Nagatsuka</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Mitsubishi forward/center Magnum Rolle scored a game-high 29 points to lead the Diamond Dolphins to a 75-67 victory over the Toshiba Brave Thunders in the men&#8217;s quarterfinals of the annual All-Japan Basketball Championship at Yoyogi National Gymnasium on Sunday evening. Guided by the 211-cm player Rolle, the Dolphins seized the momentum for much of the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Murofushi, Olympic teammates honored at JAAF Athletic Awards</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Dec 2012 00:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kaz Nagatsuka</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[The 2012 track and field season witnessed so many fresh-faced youngsters come into the spotlight, especially at the London Summer Olympics. But after the fall, it was a well-known, household name that represented in the year&#8217;s end. Veteran hammer thrower Koji Murofushi was selected the Athlete of the Year for the second straight time at [...]]]></description>
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