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F A CUP

Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jul 19, 2017
Japan adjusts Asia Cup approach with star player Tokashiki absent
When the Japan Basketball Association announced its 12-player women's national team squad for the upcoming FIBA Asia Cup in Bangalore, India, a couple of weeks ago, it came as a bit of a surprise, because it did not list the name of star player Ramu Tokashiki, who is arguably the nation's No. 1 player....
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jul 6, 2017
Tokashiki left off roster for FIBA Asia Cup
The Akatsuki Five will be looking for a three-peat at the upcoming FIBA Asia Cup, but this time it will have to do it without star forward Ramu Tokashiki.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jul 6, 2017
Hachimura puts on show as Japan falls to Italy at Under-19 World Cup
Hoop phenom Rui Hachimura knocked down two 3-pointers to tie the game in the closing minutes but Japan wound up losing to Italy 57-55 in the Round of 16 at the Under-19 World Cup in Cairo on Wednesday.
Rugby
Jun 21, 2017
Ireland looking to break World Cup hoodoo
The Ireland rugby team believes it deserves to be considered among the favorites to lift the 2019 World Cup in Japan and has little time for suggestions that the six-time quarterfinalist is jinxed in the competition.
Japan Times
Rugby
Jun 17, 2017
Fans travel far, wide to show support for Ireland rugby squad
Ireland rugby fans attending their country's test match against Japan in Shizuoka on Saturday were confident that supporters around the Asia-Pacific region will help make the 2019 World Cup an international festival.
Japan Times
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Jun 9, 2017
England brings overwhelming advantage into showdown with Scotland
There is no realistic reason, other than football — like any sport — can always produce a shock, to believe England will not beat Scotland at Hampden Park on Saturday in a 2018 World Cup qualifier.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 7, 2017
Japan warms up for World Cup qualifier with draw against Syria
Japan limbered up for next week's World Cup qualifier against Iraq with a 1-1 draw with Syria in a friendly on Wednesday night.

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