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Japan Times
SOCCER
Aug 6, 2022
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says fast start vital to team's title hopes
'Every club is getting better, the managers are so exciting and that is why the Premier League is the best.'
Japan Times
SOCCER
Aug 2, 2022
Man City and Liverpool renew rivalry as PL clubs flex financial muscle
Reigning Premier League champion City hopes that Norwegian star Erling Haaland and a host of other top-tier signings will be enough to fend off a rising wave of challengers.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jul 31, 2022
Liverpool beats Man City in Community Shield as Darwin Nunez shines
Liverpool's first victory since 2006 in the traditional season curtain-raiser laid down an early marker in what is expected to be another battle for the Premier League title.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jul 26, 2022
Shohei Ohtani goes 1-for-4; next pitching start set for Thursday
Ohtani's double came two pitches after he fouled a pitch from Royals starter Zack Greinke off his own knee.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Jul 15, 2022
Kamasami Kong gives voice to city pop's resurgence on 'FM Station 8090'
The radio DJ and personality brings his distinct narration style to the soundtrack of Japan's bubble era.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jul 14, 2022
Royals to play in Toronto without 10 unvaccinated players
The Kansas City Royals will be without 10 unvaccinated players who won't travel to Toronto for a four-game series that begins Thursday, manager Mike Matheny told reporters.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jul 3, 2022
Japan defender Ko Itakura signs with Borussia MG
The versatile defender spent last season on loan to Schalke, and was integral to the club winning the German second division and earning promotion back to the Bundesliga.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Jul 2, 2022
'Softly': Tatsuro Yamashita looks to the future with timeless optimism
Two Tatsuro Yamashitas exist in 2022. There's the patron saint of city pop and a musical symbol for all things bubble-era Japan, and then there's the 69-year-old pop tinkerer still exploring his craft on “Softly.”
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BASKETBALL / NBA
Jun 24, 2022
Magic conjure up surprise by taking Paolo Banchero with No.1 pick in NBA Draft
Paolo Banchero was the surprise top pick at the NBA Draft on Thursday as the Orlando Magic confounded expectations by swooping for the towering teenager from Duke.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jun 23, 2022
Shohei Ohtani sets career high with 13-strikeout performance in Angels' win over Royals
Ohtani's performance came one night after he homered twice and drove in a career-high eight runs against the Royals.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jun 22, 2022
Shohei Ohtani homers twice, drives in career-high eight runs in loss
Ohtani sent the game to extra innings by tying the game 10-10 with his one-out, three-run blast in the ninth, launching Scott Barlow's curveball high into Angel Stadium's right-field stands.
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BASEBALL / MLB
Jun 9, 2022
Yusei Kikuchi has shortest outing of MLB career in Blue Jays' loss against Royals
'I walked the second batter on four straight balls, and the tide turned against us from there. I have no physical issues,' Kikuchi said.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music / Sound Off
Jun 5, 2022
Harry and the house that Hosono built
None other than global pop star Harry Styles takes inspiration from one of Japan's most-talented musicians. The question is, will the West follow?
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 24, 2022
Champions Manchester City paint town blue with parade
City nearly lost its crown to Liverpool on the last day of the season on Sunday before a dramatic comeback win over Aston Villa.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 23, 2022
Liverpool has extra motivation to win Champions League title after falling short at home
Missing out on the Premier League title on the last day of the season has given Liverpool an extra edge heading into the Champions League final, manager Juergen Klopp said.
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CULTURE / Books
Apr 24, 2022
'Indelible City': A deeply personal look at the past, present and future of Hong Kong
Journalist Louisa Lim's book charts the place's reinventions and the author's experience living there since she was a child.
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MORE SPORTS
Apr 22, 2022
Bad behavior drove a referee shortage. COVID made it worse.
From 2018 to 2021, an estimated 50,000 high school referees in the U.S. — roughly 20% of the total — quit from the sports they were officiating.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Apr 22, 2022
Urawa Reds lose first while Melbourne City remain unbeaten in ACL
Urawa began the campaign with two wins from two but are now level on points with Daegu in the Group F rankings.
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MORE SPORTS
Mar 24, 2022
Dolphins acquire Tyreek Hill in trade with Chiefs
The Chiefs gave Hill permission to seek a trade amid stalled negotiations on a contract extension.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Mar 7, 2022
City overpowers United in Manchester derby
Kevin De Bruyne and Riyad Mahrez scored two goals each as Manchester City restored its lead at the top of the Premier League to six points with a convincing 4-1 derby victory over Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.

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