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Dec 24, 2007

Yoshida wins sixth straight title in convincing fashion

Reigning world and Olympic champion Saori Yoshida captured her sixth consecutive title in convincing fashion at the wrestling national championships on Sunday.

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Dec 23, 2007

Icho siblings leave their mark

Kaori Icho won her sixth straight title in the women's 63-kilogram free style while Chiharu Icho dominated to take her third consecutive crown at 48 kg at the wrestling national championships on Saturday.

SUMO

Nov 11, 2007

Sumo death casts shadow on Kyushu

With sumo reeling from the tragic hazing-related death of a teenage junior wrestler and grand champion Asashoryu still out on punishment back in his native Mongolia, the ancient Japanese sport has definitely seen better days. Yokozuna Hakuho trains ahead of the Kyushu basho, which starts on Sunday. KYODO PHOTO

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Aug 31, 2007

Fukushi sets goal for final of 5,000m

Middle distance runner Kayoko Fukushi is hoping for a serious breakthrough when she gets down to the business of running the women's 5,000 meters final on Saturday. Coupled with the oppressive Osaka heat, the race will once again test the 25-year-old Japanese record holder's endurance in a strong field of athletes known for their aggressive running styles.

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Mar 3, 2007

Norway captures 4x10 gold

Anchor Petter Northug battled from behind in a brilliant display of power to give Norway to its fourth consecutive title in the men's 4×10-km cross country relay Friday. Norway clocked a time of 1 hour, 30 minutes, 49.2 seconds, pipping Russia to gold by 3.2 seconds. Sweden claimed bronze, 3.5 behind Norway.

BASKETBALL

Sep 1, 2006

Turkey tops Lithuania in OT; France wins in final minute

Ender Arslan missed a free throw but retrieved the rebound and shot a game-tying 3-pointer with nine seconds remaining in regulation as Turkey rallied for a 95-84 overtime win over Lithuania at the FIBA World Championship on Thursday. Turkish team members, including (from left to right) Ender Arslan, Kaya Peker, Serkan Erdogan and Semih Erden, celebrate the team's 95-84 overtime victory over Lithuania on Thursday in the FIBA World Championship's consolation bracket at Saitama Super Arena. AP PHOTO

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Aug 4, 2006

Boxing critics, fans question Kameda's controversial title

For the "thrash-talking" Koki Kameda, a controversial split decision by judges over Venezuelan Juan Landaeta was probably as dirty as it gets. New WBA light flyweight world champion Koki Kameda is lifted by yokozuna Asashoryu after defeating Venezuelan Juan Landaeta in a split decision at Yokohama Arena on Wednesday night. KYODO PHOTO

SUMO

Apr 12, 2006

Kotooshu ready for showdown with return to form at summer sumo

For the record, Bulgarian ozeki Kotooshu has discarded the image of the boy with a sweet tooth. Though likened to the affable David Beckham of soccer, he is all about the business of trying to reach sumo's pinnacle rank.

BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball

Mar 21, 2006

Matsuzaka set in matchup against Romero in final

Seibu Lions right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka will take the mound for Team Japan against veteran right-hander Ormani Romero of Cuba at the World Baseball Classic final on Monday. Daisuke Matsuzaka works out during practice ahead of Monday's World Baseball Classic final against Cuba in San Diego.

BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball

Mar 13, 2006

Uehara readies to duel Peavy in 2nd round at WBC

When it's time to really get down to the serious business of getting outs, you have to turn to your ace in the hole. The man with control. Japan hurler Koji Uehara stretches during a training session in Anaheim.

BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball

Mar 11, 2006

Team USA hanging in after Mexican rolls over Canada

The danger is nearly over for Team USA. By the toss of the dice, the Americans are still alive in the World Baseball Classic. Most of the players, coaches and reporters alike were still trying to work out the confusing tournament tiebreaker rules for eliminating teams at the Classic that seem more in the line with doing long division.

BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball

Mar 10, 2006

Uehara solid as Japan tops Mariners in exhibition

Yomiuri Giants ace Koji Uehara pitched five shutout innings Wednesday as Sadaharu Oh's Team Japan defeated the Seattle Mariners 6-5 in an exhibition game for the World Baseball Classic. Michihiro Ogasawara of Japan connects for a single during the second inning of an exhibition game against the Seattle Mariners in Peoria.

BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball

Mar 10, 2006

Oh gives thumbs up to American pitching at WBC

Japan manager Sadaharu Oh is impressed with the control of pitchers from Team USA after watching the Americans dominate Mexico in the first round of the World Baseball Classic on Tuesday. "The American team likes to increase their pitchers' count gradually. They showed a lot of control on the mound. (Jake) Peavy made about 30 pitches but they'll gradually let him and other starters pitch more," Oh said.

BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball

Mar 9, 2006

Ichiro says Japan must focus on its own play at WBC

Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki knows that Japan will have to rise to the occasion against a well-balanced Team USA in the inaugural World Baseball Classic. Ichiro Suzuki works out in Peoria, Ariz. prior to Japan's warmup game against the Seattle Mariners.

BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball

Mar 8, 2006

Oh says Team Japan ready to face off in second round

Japan manager Sadaharu Oh said Monday his team is ready to start anew after finishing in second place behind South Korea in the first round of the inaugural World Baseball Classic. Shunsuke Watanabe works out at the Peoria Super Complex.

SUMO

Jan 8, 2006

Can Kotooshu stop Asashoryu?

The image of the silent but deadly giant whose hobby growing up in Bulgaria was baking cakes soaked in caramel fudge must be reconciled.

SUMO

Jan 9, 2005

Kaio still has shot at promotion

Will ozeki Kaio finally claim the yokozuna prize that has slipped through his fingers more times than he cares to remember?

SUMO

Jul 4, 2004

Asashoryu stands alone in a zone

Yokozuna Asashoryu proved last time out even an invincible force can buckle under pressure. Yokozuna Asashoryu will be out to win his fourth straight basho when the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament begins on Sunday.

SUMO

Mar 14, 2004

Asashoryu heavy favorite in Osaka

In a performance to rival "The Terminator," yokozuna Asashoryu proved he was literally unstoppable in January as he went undefeated at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament to capture his fifth Emperor's Cup. Yokozuna Asashoryu is the man to beat at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka after winning the New Year Basho with a perfect 15-0 record.

SUMO

Nov 9, 2003

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ss20031109a1.xmlKYUSHU GRAND TOURNAMENTDo or die time for Musashimaru">Yokozuna Musashimaru might fare better with a good two-by-four than with his hefty but disabled meat cleaver when he makes his comeback at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday.After missing all or most of the last six tournaments due to a chronic wrist injury, Musashimaru could need a miracle to regain the power he once wielded over his opponents when the 15-day meet gets under way at Fukuoka Kokusai Center.

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