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SOCCER / J. League
Jul 31, 2006

Grampus Eight victory has Norwegian flavor

CHIBA -- Norwegian striker Frode Johnsen marked his Nagoya Grampus Eight debut with two goals in a 3-2 victory away to JEF United Chiba on Sunday evening.
SOCCER / World cup
Jul 6, 2006

Italy powers through adversity on way to final

DORTMUND, Germany -- Against all odds Italy has made it to the World Cup final.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Jun 17, 2006

England's performance against minnow doesn't bode well

MUNICH -- Two years ago at Euro 2004 Swiss referee Urs Meier received death threats after disallowing Sol Campbell's potentially winning "goal" for England against Portugal because of a foul by John Terry, a subjective decision but one to which video evidence gives credence.
MORE SPORTS
Apr 23, 2006

Japan knocks down Switzerland in Fed Cup play for 2-0 lead

Ai Sugiyama and Aiko Nakamura scored singles victories Saturday as Japan grabbed a 2-0 lead over Switzerland in the opening round of the Fed Cup World Group 2.
SOCCER / World cup
Apr 28, 2005

Mixed news from Japan's overseas stars

Hamburg SV striker Naohiro Takahara and Feyenoord midfielder Shinji Ono are expected to join the national squad prior to Japan's Kirin Cup match against the United Arab Emirates, Japan Football Association President Saburo Kawabuchi said Tuesday.
JAPAN
Apr 1, 2005

Tokyo wants safety assurances for soccer team

Japan said Thursday it wants Japanese soccer players and fans to have their safety guaranteed when the national team plays a World Cup qualifier against North Korea in Pyongyang on June 8.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / BEST BAR NONE
Feb 23, 2003

Try to score a pint here

Sports bars and pubs were big business during the 2002 World Cup Soccer finals cohosted by Japan and South Korea. Many opened in Tokyo just in time to milk the influx of fans. But for the three partners who teamed up to create the Clubhouse in Shinjuku, the soccer was simply a bonus. Their target had...
SOCCER / J. League
Dec 28, 2002

Ihara to pursue coaching career

Urawa Reds and former Japan defender Masami Ihara admitted on Friday that hanging up his boots was a tough decision to make. But Japan's most-capped player made the decision in order to prepare for a new career as a future J. League coach.
SOCCER / J. League
Aug 31, 2002

Marinos looking to avenge first-stage falter

After narrowly missing the J. League Division One first-stage title, the Yokohama F. Marinos are aiming to grab it in the second stage, which runs from Saturday through Nov. 30.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 4, 2002

Brazilians battle back to beat Turkey

ULSAN, South Korea -- Four-time champion Brazil, which staggered through its World Cup qualification matches for South America, made heavy weather of a hustling Turkey team Monday night before winning 2-1, causing coach Luiz Felipe Scolari to exhort his players to keep it simple.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 2, 2002

Germany routs Saudi Arabia 8-0

SAPPORO -- The World Cup finally arrived in Japan on Saturday and Germany ensured that opening day will long be remembered. In one of the most one-sided games in World Cup history, Germany beat Saudi Arabia 8-0 at the Sapporo Dome in their Group E match.
SOCCER / World cup
Mar 6, 2002

Troussier names 34-man squad for next week's training camp

Japan manager Philippe Troussier has named a 34-man squad for next week's training camp in Shizuoka Prefecture ahead of this month's World Cup buildup matches against Ukraine and Poland, the Japan Football Association announced Tuesday.
SOCCER / World cup
Feb 8, 2002

Officials unhappy with Saitama pitch

Japanese officials are concerned about the playing surface at the Saitama World Cup stadium and may order it relaid in time for this year's finals, local media said Wednesday.
SPORTS / SPORTS SCOPE
Mar 29, 2001

The ABCs of Japanese sportsu

As I'll be heading back to Canada next month, this will be my last Sports Scope. I thought I'd write some sort of reflection on what covering sports in Japan has meant to me, but all I kept coming up with were buzzwords and catchphrases.
SOCCER / J. League
Jun 24, 2000

J. League second-stage race looks wide open

After the Yokohama F. Marinos dramatically won the first stage a month ago, the J. League Division One second stage is set to get underway Saturday.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 17, 2023

Inter wins Milan derby to reach Champions League final

Inter will undoubtedly be the underdog against either Real Madrid or Manchester City in the final in Istanbul on June 10.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Sep 10, 2014

Aguirre urges Samurai Blue to play with more imagination

National team manager Javier Aguirre has urged his players to think for themselves after watching his new side fail to register a win in his first two games in charge.
SOCCER / World cup
Sep 10, 2014

Aguirre urges Japan to play with more imagination

National team manager Javier Aguirre has urged his players to think for themselves after watching his new side fail to register a win in his first two games in charge.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Nov 8, 2013

Pressure on Man United as Arsenal visits Old Trafford

Wayne Rooney's glass was half-full.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Sep 27, 2013

Di Canio hiring doomed from start

Ellis Short is a billionaire, rich beyond the dreams of most.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Sep 18, 2011

Doubles defeat delays Japan's Davis Cup aspirations

Japan's bid to return to the World Group will have to wait at least one more day, after India's Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna beat Yuichi Sugita and Tatsuma Ito 7-5, 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (7-4) in their doubles match in their Davis Cup playoff tie on Saturday afternoon.

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