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MORE SPORTS / Boxing
Jun 25, 2023
Kazuto Ioka defeats Joshua Franco to win WBA super flyweight title
Two judges scored the bout 116-112, while the other scored it 115-113.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS / Boxing
Jun 23, 2023
Joshua Franco loses title after failed weigh-in before defense against Kazuto Ioka
The World Boxing Association stripped Joshua Franco of his super flyweight belt Friday after the American failed to make weight on the eve of his championship defense against Kazuto Ioka.
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Jun 20, 2023
Joshua Franco feeling strong ahead of rematch with Kazuto Ioka
The duo's previous bout, a super fly unification match at Tokyo's Ota City General Gymnasium on New Year's Eve, was a 12-round draw, leaving them holding their respective belts.
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Jun 6, 2023
President Biden lauds Chiefs' unity during White House visit
Biden was presented with a Chiefs' No. 46 jersey in an outdoor gathering.
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Rugby
May 10, 2023
Rugby unions of Japan and New Zealand sign cooperation agreement
Japan's League One has become a popular destination for elite New Zealand players and coaches in recent years.
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CULTURE / Film
Apr 30, 2023
Super Mario creator says new movie humanizes popular game character
'The Super Mario Bros. Movie' is expected to become the first film this year to gross $1 billion at the global box office, according to U.S. media.
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Apr 25, 2023
Kazuto Ioka and Joshua Franco to fight super flyweight belt rematch
The June 24 fight at Tokyo's Ota City General Gymnasium will be a quick reunion for the pair after they battled to a 12-round draw at the same venue on New Year's Eve.
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CULTURE / Entertainment news
Apr 14, 2023
Super Mario music to be archived by U.S. Library of Congress
Its inclusion marks the first time for video game music to join the registry and is one of the few pieces in the registry created by a Japanese composer. 
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 12, 2023
Move over 'Minions,' it’s Mario time at the movies
The iconic plumber Mario is set to make more at the box office than any animated movie. But don’t expect a Nintendo Cinematic Universe just yet.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 11, 2023
'Super Mario Bros. Movie' success gives boost to Nintendo's IP push
The much-anticipated movie has made a record-breaking debut at the box office.
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BUSINESS / Companies / FOCUS
Apr 3, 2023
Super Mario: Nintendo's decades of star power
The pint-sized plumber has enjoyed 40 years of extraordinary popularity that has transformed the character into a truly global icon.
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Rugby
Mar 29, 2023
All Blacks winger Sevu Reece ruled out of Rugby World Cup
Crusaders coach Scott Robertson, who will take over from Foster after the World Cup, said he was confident the back would be able to get back to his best after the injury.
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Mar 6, 2023
Naoya Inoue to face Stephen Fulton for WBC and WBO super bantamweight belts
Naoya Inoue is set to challenge Stephen Fulton of the United States for the WBC and WBO super bantamweight titles on May 7 at Yokohama Arena, his Ohashi Gym said Monday.
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Rugby
Mar 5, 2023
Fijian Drua coach says language barrier an issue in Super Rugby
Mick Byrne said he hoped the language barrier issue would be addressed by tournament organizers.
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Feb 16, 2023
Patrick Mahomes promises to keep winning as Chiefs celebrate latest Super Bowl victory
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes vowed to win more Super Bowl titles as the team celebrated with thousands of fans during a victory parade on Wednesday to mark their latest Super Bowl triumph.
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Feb 14, 2023
Las Vegas betting reputation as party capital on Super Bowl
Even without the game, Super Bowl weekend is already the second-busiest of the year for Las Vegas, with more than 300,000 pouring onto the Strip filling casino sportbooks.
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Feb 13, 2023
Kelce brothers reflect after 'bittersweet' Super Bowl
The Kansas City Chiefs' scintillating 38-35 triumph over the Philadelphia Eagles was a "bittersweet" sensation for Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, whose brother Jason played for the vanquished Eagles.
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Feb 13, 2023
Chiefs rally past Eagles to win Super Bowl
The Chiefs rallied from 10 points down at halftime to win their second Super Bowl in four seasons.
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Feb 11, 2023
Eagles searching for right formula to slow down Patrick Mahomes in Super Bowl
Brandon Graham has already strip-sacked the greatest quarterback of all time in a Super Bowl. What to do for an encore?
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Feb 9, 2023
Kelce brothers embrace shared moment on Super Bowl stage from opposing sides
Jason and Travis Kelce will become the first pair of brothers in NFL history to compete against each other in a Super Bowl.

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