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COMMENTARY / World
Nov 12, 2015
WHO'S dubious claims on processed meats
The WHO report classifying processed meats as a Group 1 carcinogen falls short on many levels.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Nov 9, 2015
Fighters to take down banner offensive to Ainu
The Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters say they will take down a banner ad in New Chitose Airport in the face of complaints by an Ainu group.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 12, 2015
Fighters want Kuriyama back as manager despite playoff loss to Marines
The Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters have decided to ask Hideki Kuriyama to continue on as manager for next year for his fifth season.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 11, 2015
Marines pounce on Fighters' Otani in Game 1 rout
The Chiba Lotte Marines rocked Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters ace Shohei Otani for five runs in 2-2/3 innings, winning 9-3 in Game 1 of the Pacific League Climax Series first stage on Saturday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 4, 2015
Marines claim final Pacific League playoff spot
The Chiba Lotte Marines sewed up the final Pacific League playoff spot on Sunday with a 5-3 win over the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Sep 20, 2015
Sixth-inning outburst carries Fighters past Lions
Brandon Laird's three-run homer capped a seven-run sixth inning as the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters came-from-behind to beat the Seibu Lions 9-7 on Sunday and clinch second place in the Pacific League.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Sep 10, 2015
Hawks pound Fighters' Otani, extend win streak to five
Nobuhiro Matsuda and Yuki Yanagita both homered and the Fukuoka Softbank Hawks edged closer to clinching their second straight Pacific League title with a 7-3 defeat of the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters on Thursday night.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Sep 9, 2015
Hawks slugger Lee, teammates pound Fighters
Lee Dae-ho hit a grand slam and had three hits to contribute the heavy firepower in his team's 17-hit onslaught as the front-running Fukuoka Softbank Hawks trounced the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters 13-2 on Wednesday night.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Sep 8, 2015
Pacific League-leading Hawks thump Fighters
Right-hander Nao Higashihama pitched seven effective innings, Seiichi Uchikawa homered and drove in five runs, and the Pacific League-leading Fukuoka Softbank Hawks scratched out an 8-5 win over the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters on Tuesday night.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Aug 31, 2015
Fighters reliever Takeda undergoes knee surgery
Hisashi Takeda underwent successful season-ending right-knee surgery and will return to action in five months, the Nippon Ham Fighters said Monday.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / 20 QUESTIONS
Aug 29, 2015
Robert Bailey: 'I enjoy the precision of Japanese tailoring'
Huntsman senior cutter on snowboarding, bespoke suits and Gregory Peck
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Aug 23, 2015
Fighters reliever Takeda to have knee surgery
Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters right-hander Hisashi Takeda will undergo surgery to repair meniscus damage in his right knee on Aug. 31 in Sapporo and will aim to return to action some time next season, the Pacific League club said Sunday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Aug 12, 2015
Fighters' Mendoza battles past Lions
Luis Mendoza was hardly at his best Wednesday, but the former Kansas City Royal battled into the sixth inning to earn the win as the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters beat the Seibu Lions 6-3.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jul 15, 2015
Matsuda, Lee carry Hawks past Fighters
Nobuhiro Matsuda's three-run, seventh-inning home run broke up a tie game as the Pacific League-leading Fukuoka Softbank Hawks came from behind to beat the Nippon Ham Fighters 7-4 on Wednesday afternoon.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jul 15, 2015
Two-time Sawamura Award winner Takahashi dies at 69
Kazumi Takahashi, a left-hander who won two Sawamura Awards for the Yomiuri Giants during their run of nine straight Japan Series championship seasons, has died of multiple organ failure, informed sources said Wednesday. He was 69.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / MAN ABOUT SPORTS
Jul 14, 2015
Hillman won't rule out managing in Japan again
These days, you'll find Trey Hillman, the former Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters skipper, serving as bench coach for the Houston Astros.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jul 12, 2015
Mendoza tames Lions
Luis Mendoza held the Seibu Lions to three hits over seven scoreless innings as the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters won their fourth straight game with a 10-0 victory Sunday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jul 10, 2015
Fighters' Otani notches 10th victory of season
Shohei Otani became the first pitcher to 10 wins this season after pitching eight shutout innings as the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters defeated the Seibu Lions 1-0 on Friday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jun 26, 2015
Lions' Kishi collects first victory of season
Seibu Lions ace Takayuki Kishi allowed two run in six innings to earn his first win of the season as his teammates bombarded the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters in a 12-4 win on Friday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jun 25, 2015
Otani strikes out 11 in shutout as Fighters end losing streak
Shohei Otani brought all his weapons to bear in a three-hitter on Wednesday as the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters snapped a five-game losing streak with a 7-0 win over the Chiba Lotte Marines.

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