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SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Jan 19, 2008

Hiring of Keegan shows level of Newcastle's desperation

LONDON — When Kevin Keegan was asked in 1998 about managing Newcastle United,again his reply was: "No . . . I won't go back to managing Newcastle . . . that's 1,000 percent."
SPORTS / SPORTS SCOPE
Jan 1, 2008

All signs point toward wild, wacky year in Japanese sports

It was an unforgettable year for sports in Japan in 2007.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film / SHORT TAKES
Dec 21, 2007

"Estrellas de la Linea"

Director: Chema Rodriguez
BASKETBALL / ONE-ON-ONE WITH ...
Dec 2, 2007

Niigata's Webb enjoys beef bowls, team camaraderie on, off court

The Japan Times will be featuring periodic interviews with players in the bj-league — Japan's first professional basketball circuit — which recently began its third season. Rodney Webb of the Niigata Albirex BB is the subject of this week's profile.
Reader Mail
Dec 2, 2007

Christmas wish from a sumo fan

All I want for Christmas is the return of Asashoryu. Sumo without Asashoryu is just not as interesting. The champion of champions, Asashoryu brings a magic spark to the tournament that keeps our attention.
SOCCER
Dec 1, 2007

Becks, Gamba set to play in inaugural Pan-Pacific tourney

HONOLULU (AP) David Beckham and the Los Angeles Galaxy will lead a four-team field for the inaugural Pan-Pacific Championship exhibition tournament in Hawaii in February.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Dec 1, 2007

Stigma from arrest will linger for Redknapp in near future

LONDON — The problem with being arrested for anything is that the person is immediately seen as guilty by association by many.
CULTURE / Music
Nov 30, 2007

Gallows "Orchestra of Wolves"

"Mayday, Mayday/The captain lost control again/The f***ing ship is breaking up/We're going down in flames" is from Gallows' "Abandon Ship.' The catchy, brain- gnawing melody is catapulted into hardcore heaven by Frank Carter's ferocious vocal assault. Maybe he's shouting about the ailing U.K. music scene,...
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 28, 2007

Okada poised to coach Japan

Takeshi Okada has confirmed he will once again coach the Japan national soccer team, a source close to the coach told The Japan Times on Tuesday.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Nov 24, 2007

F.A.'s hiring of McClaren was doomed from the start

LONDON — There have been three remarkable performances by Steve McClaren in the past week compared with none by England.

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Sumadori Bar on Shibuya Ward's main Center Gai street targets young customers who prefer low-alcohol drinks or abstain altogether.
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