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I J PARKER

Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Apr 2, 2023
Dirk Nowitzki and Pau Gasol head star-studded Hall of Fame class
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich and former assistant Becky Hammon, a six-time WNBA All-Star who coached Las Vegas to the 2022 WNBA Finals crown, will also be inducted.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Sep 9, 2022
Charles ascends to a role he has prepared for all his life
Once an awkward, self-doubting young man, he comes to the throne, at 73, as a self-assured, gray-haired eminence.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Mar 6, 2021
Crane Thunders veteran Michael Parker still going strong at nearly 40
Michael Parker is seen by many as “the heart” of the Gunma Crane Thunders.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Mar 5, 2021
Fulham boss says VAR 'killing excitement' after defeat to Tottenham
Fulham manager Scott Parker took aim at the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system and said it was killing soccer's excitement after his side had a goal disallowed in Thursday's 1-0 home defeat by Tottenham Hotspur.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Feb 25, 2020
Ryan Rossiter, Kosuke Kanamaru provide big boost in Japan's rout of Taiwan
National team debutant Ryan Rossiter and sharpshooter Kosuke Kanamaru provided stellar performances in Monday’s 96-57 win over Taiwan, and perhaps showcased new dimensions for the Akatsuki Five during the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup qualifier.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Jan 31, 2020
Jets forward Michael Parker ignites offense in victory over Susanoo Magic
The Chiba Jets wrapped up a perfect January in league play by topping the Shimane Susanoo Magic on Friday night.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Dec 6, 2019
Tony Parker reflects on great career in Tokyo visit
The San Antonio Spurs were synonymous with winning during Tony Parker's illustrious NBA career, appearing in five NBA Finals and capturing four titles.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Oct 15, 2019
Yuki Togashi regains shooting touch as Jets steamroll SeaHorses
Chiba Jets point guard Yuki Togashi maintained his poise during his zero-point scoring performance (0-for-11 from the floor) in Sunday's series opener, a game in which he dished out 12 assists.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Sep 12, 2019
Akita, Shimane are model local teams
Japan's pro basketball landscape completely changed during the bj-league's 11 seasons of operations. From six franchises in its inaugural 2005-06 season to 24 in the final year, new teams sprouted up every year throughout the nation.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
May 9, 2019
Alvark, Jets set for battle in title tilt
Two powerhouse East Division teams are right where they want to be.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Mar 30, 2019
Jets outplay East rival Brex, extend winning streak to 11
Between them, the Chiba Jets Funabashi and Tochigi Brex have won a remarkable 85 of 102 regular-season games this season.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Mar 20, 2019
Chiba's Michael Parker continues to improve potent offensive game in latter stages of stellar career
Michael Parker's on-court excellence is a key reason the Chiba Jets Funabashi own the B. League's best record (40-7).
Japan Times
Rugby
Mar 16, 2019
Sunwolves blow big lead in loss
The Sunwolves scored three-first half tries but were unable to hold onto the lead Saturday, losing a heartbreaker to the visiting Queensland Reds 34-31.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Mar 2, 2019
Kosuke Ishii ignites high-flying Jets
Chiba Jets Funabashi perimeter marksman Kosuke Ishii had the hot hand early in Saturday's contest.
Japan Times
Rugby
Feb 23, 2019
Waratahs hold off Sunwolves
The Sunwolves battled valiantly but ultimately suffered their second straight loss of the young Super Rugby season Saturday, defeated 31-30 by the New South Wales Waratahs in Tokyo.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Feb 7, 2019
Wizards revamp frontcourt with two trades
The Washington Wizards pulled off a pair of swaps on Wednesday, the eve of the NBA trade deadline.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jan 12, 2019
Jets cap comeback against Alvark in final second, book spot in Emperor's Cup final
The Chiba Jets Funabashi are returning to the Emperor's Cup final.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Jan 3, 2019
Jets flying high as second half of season gets started
Just over half of the season remains, but it appears to be a six-team title race.
Japan Times
Rugby
Jul 1, 2018
Sunwolves surge past Bulls
The Sunwolves scored four second-half tries to earn their third win of the Super Rugby season on Saturday, beating the Bulls 42-37.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Jun 7, 2018
Jets place premium on continuity
After a championship runner-up finish and the team's first East Division regular-season title, the Chiba Jets Funabashi aren't making wholesale changes as they prepare for the upcoming season.
'So hot you can't breathe': Extreme heat hits the Philippines
A pedestrian cools himself with a folding hand fan as he waits for a ride along a road in Manila on Wednesday, as extreme heat hit the Philippines.
Over 40% of Japan's municipalities at risk of vanishing, study finds
Of 1,729 local municipalities nationwide, 744 have been identified as being at risk of disappearing.
Princess Aiko makes debut at imperial garden party
Princess Aiko attends an imperial garden party in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Yen inches closer to intervention point as BOJ meeting starts
The rate of the yen against the U.S. dollar is displayed in the trading room at foreign exchange brokerage Gaitame.com in Tokyo on Thursday.
'Sugar Baby Riri' gets nine-year prison term over romance scam
Mai Watanabe, who went by the moniker “Sugar Baby Riri,” dated older men and swindled them out of money by telling them fictitious heartbreaking stories about herself to gain their sympathy.
Tokyo's Koto Ward by-election a race unlike any other
Natsumi Sakai, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan’s candidate and one of four female candidates running in the by-election, touts her experience as a cancer survivor and midwife as having prepared her to tackle issues that women currently face.
Kyotographie's strong 12th edition shines light into the margins
Yassine Alaoui Ismaili, who goes by Yoriyas, turned to photography, shooting motion while in motion himself, after an injury forced him to give up his career as a professional breakdancer.
For amateur sumo, a fresh start offers hope against time-wasting and gamesmanship
Wrestlers prepare for the start of a bout at the 2023 Sumo World Championships in Tokyo. Starting this month, placing one hand on the clay first is no longer allowed.
LDP veteran Nikai's youngest son expected to succeed him in Wakayama
Toshihiro Nikai, former secretary-general of the Liberal Democratic Party, announced in March that he would not run in the next Lower House election to take responsibility for the political funds scandal that rocked his party and his own faction.
New workers name Shohei Ohtani as 'dream boss' for two years running
Shohei Ohtani has been overwhelmingly voted as the “dream boss” for people who started working in April, according to a survey.

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