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Mar 9, 2022
Former amateur yokozuna Hidetora Hanada shifts gears toward NFL dream
The Nippon Sport Science University student impressed in a recent X League combine and will attempt to leave his mark on the gridiron before taking on the world of professional sumo.
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Mar 8, 2022
Falcons' Calvin Ridley suspended one year for gambling on NFL
The wide reciever can appeal the suspension, which if upheld will result in him forfeiting his 2022 salary of $11.1 million.
Japan Times
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Feb 22, 2022
XFL to collaborate with NFL on player safety
Additional avenues for collaboration may include international football development and scouting, as well as officiating, including the testing of different game rules for player protection.
Japan Times
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Feb 13, 2022
Nice fit: Joe Burrow belongs to everyone
Bengals QB Joe Burrow loves listening to rap, watching 'SpongeBob SquarePants,' playing Super Smash Bros., smoking victory cigars and throwing deep touchdown passes.
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Feb 8, 2022
NFL touts its COVID safety record ahead of Sunday’s super bowl
Allen Sills, the NFL's chief medical officer, said only one person was hospitalized for COVID-19 this season out of the league's over 7,000 players, coaches and staff.
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Feb 3, 2022
Brian Flores says lawsuit against NFL about integrity of game
Flores said he felt compelled to pursue action because his story is 'not the only one' when it comes to Black coaches being interviewed to satisfy the Rooney Rule.
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Feb 2, 2022
Despite early mixed reports, Tom Brady officially hangs up his cleats after 'thrilling ride'
A surefire first-ballot Hall of Famer, Brady's decision to retire comes after conflicting reports over the weekend about his competitive future.
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Feb 2, 2022
Ex-Miami coach, snubbed for the Giants’ job, sues the NFL for racial bias
Flores filed a proposed class action against the league in Manhattan federal court on Tuesday, naming the Giants, Dolphins and Denver Broncos as co-defendants.
Japan Times
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Feb 1, 2022
Cincinnati Bengals and Los Angeles Rams give Super Bowl offensive power
Two weeks from now, the Bengals will face the Rams at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, in the Super Bowl on Feb. 13.
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Feb 1, 2022
Tom Brady noncommittal about future after retirement report
ESPN, citing sources, said on Saturday the seven-time Super Bowl champion would retire after 22 seasons to focus on his family and his health.
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Jan 30, 2022
NFL great Tom Brady reportedly planning to retire
Brady has won a record seven Super Bowl titles during his time with the Patriots and Buccaneers
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Jan 28, 2022
Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger announces retirement
'The time has come to clean out my locker, hang up my cleats and continue to be all I can be to my wife and children,' Roethlisberger said.
Japan Times
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Jan 25, 2022
Packers' Matt LaFleur: 'No debate' on wanting Aaron Rodgers back
The Packers, who lost a playoff game as the NFC's top seed for the second year in a row, must quickly pick up the pieces for next season.
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Jan 19, 2022
Dak Prescott apologizes for praising fans who threw trash at referees
Earlier on Tuesday, the National Basketball Referees Association condemned Prescott's comments for 'condoning violence against game officials.'
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Jan 12, 2022
Giants fire head coach Joe Judge after two seasons
The decision came two days after the team capped off a disappointing 4-13 campaign with a loss to division rival Washington.
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Jan 11, 2022
'Black Monday' sees NFL coaches fired after disappointing seasons
The Dolphins, Vikings and Bears all parted ways with their head coaches after failing to make the playoffs.
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Jan 6, 2022
Kyrie Irving returns as leagues take new approach toward unvaccinated athletes
Critics feel sports leagues are giving in to their unvaccinated star players.
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Jan 5, 2022
In $500 million trading card deal, Fanatics buys Topps
Michael Rubin, the CEO of Fanatics, called trading cards and collectibles 'a significant pillar” in the company's plans.
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Jan 5, 2022
Final three NFL playoff spots still up for grabs in Week 18
Only one spot is open in the NFC with the Green Bay Packers locked into the No. 1 seed and lone first-round bye with a dominant victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday night.
Japan Times
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Jan 4, 2022
Steelers still in playoff hunt after defeating Browns
The Steelers are a half-game behind the Indianapolis Colts, Las Vegas Raiders and Los Angeles Chargers entering the final week of the regular season.
A prophesied disaster (likely) won’t strike Japan this weekend
A viral manga prediction of a July 5 disaster has gripped Japan with anxiety and triggered an economic impact, but experts warn that while such dates are unreliable, the threat of a massive earthquake remains real. 
Magnitude 5.5 earthquake jars Tokara Islands amid flurry of seismic activity
A strong quake struck off the Tokara Islands on Thursday afternoon, with the island chain having recorded around 1,000 earthquakes since a burst of seismic activity first began on June 21.
Japan to require flight passengers to keep power banks within sight
The transport ministry has announced new regulations requiring flight passengers to keep power banks within sight to mitigate fire risks while on board planes.
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Residents of Tokara Islands begin evacuation as seismic swarm continues
Details about evacuations from Akuseki Island, located in the Tokara island chain in Kagoshima Prefecture, is seen written on a whiteboard in the city of Kagoshima on Thursday.
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Flag football facing challenges and opportunities ahead
Japan’s women’s flag football team at the 2025 International Bowl in Los Angeles in June. The sport is enjoying continued growth in the country.
From Hokusai’s Great Wave, shinkansen to One Piece: a cultural treasure box for Lego Japan
Michael Ebbesen, general manager of Lego Japan, says Lego bricks based on Japanese culture have a rich global appeal and are sellable around the world.
With farmed fish, RelationFish swims against the tide in fine dining
Chef Hideaki Matsuo (middle) and the staff of Oseto Suisan Fisheries prepare to check on their sustainably farmed fish.

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