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OSAKA EVESSA

Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
May 18, 2021
Ira Brown sees potential in Evessa despite playoff exit
The power forward, a candidate for Japan's Olympic basketball 3x3 team, believes that creating a consistent squad will allow Osaka to compete with elite clubs in the East Conference.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
May 13, 2021
B. League playoffs kick off with plenty of things to watch
After being forced to cancel the playoffs last season, eight B. League teams are ready to vie for the title this year.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Apr 14, 2020
B. League to realign teams into two conferences for 2020-21 season
The B. League will play its 2020-21 season with teams split into two conferences — the East and West — instead of three, which has been the format since its inception in 2016, the league announced following a meeting of its governors on Tuesday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Apr 8, 2020
Osaka Evessa announce three more infected players
The Osaka Evessa announced Tuesday that three more of their players have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total number of infected players and team officials to eight.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Apr 2, 2020
Evessa player tests positive for COVID-19 in B. League first
A member of the Osaka Evessa has tested positive for the virus that causes COVID-19, while several other players, club and arena staff have complained of sickness, the team announced on Thursday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Feb 16, 2020
Jets cruise in dominant win over Evessa
The Chiba Jets controlled the second half on Sunday against the Osaka Evessa, dominating for long stretches and getting a big lift from Yuki Togashi and Koh Flippin in the third and fourth quarter, respectively.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Jan 30, 2020
Strong defense, rebounding help Evessa build solid foundation in pursuit of playoff appearance
After splitting a pair of away games last weekend with the Utsunomiya Brex, the Osaka Evessa passed the midway point of the season with a realistic shot at capturing the West Division title.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Jan 26, 2020
Brex beat Evessa to remain in playoff chase
Three wins separate the top four teams in the six-team East Division, and the Utsunomiya Brex are in a spirited fight along with the Alvark Tokyo, Sunrockers Shibuya and Chiba Jets Funabashi for coveted playoff berths.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / HOOP SCOOP
Jan 14, 2020
Ruben Boykin growing into role as assistant coach for Osaka Evessa
Gratitude and passion sum up the new chapter of Ruben Boykin Jr.'s basketball career.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Dec 14, 2019
Energized Evessa cruise past Jets
Balanced scoring played a pivotal role in the Osaka Evessa's series-opening victory over the Chiba Jets on Saturday afternoon.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Nov 16, 2019
Big second-half run seals Evessa victory over Diamond Dolphins
Point guard Tatsuya Ito provide a big spark for the Osaka Evessa in a pivotal stretch of the fourth quarter on Saturday afternoon.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Nov 2, 2019
Josh Harrellson lifts Evessa past winless NeoPhoenix
Josh Harrellson's 32-point, 10-rebound effort steered the Osaka Evessa to an 80-62 victory over the winless San-en NeoPhoenix on Saturday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Oct 14, 2019
Evessa outplay visiting Golden Kings in overtime
The Osaka Evessa survived a big test on Sunday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Jun 27, 2019
Evessa bring back former coach Kensaku Tennichi
In an attempt to resurrect the franchise and usher in a new glory era, the Osaka Evessa have hired former bench boss Kensaku Tennichi.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Jun 27, 2019
Yuta Tabuse returning to Brex for 12th season
The Tochigi Brex fell short of their ultimate goal this past season as injuries took a toll on the title-chasing club.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
May 31, 2019
B. League's steady growth continues
The B. League continued its steady growth in its third season that concluded on May 11.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Apr 6, 2019
Diamond Dolphins improve playoff chances with third straight victory
As the regular season winds down, the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins are trying to secure one of the final playoff spots, possibly the eighth and final berth.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Mar 16, 2019
Evessa hand NeoPhoenix ninth consecutive loss
The San-en NeoPhoenix are in the midst of their worst stretch of basketball in recent memory.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Feb 2, 2019
SeaHorses star Kosuke Kanamaru delivers shooting clinic in victory over Evessa
There are times when the obvious top scoring option for the SeaHorses Mikawa is this: Give Kosuke Kanamaru the ball and get out of the way.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Jan 31, 2019
Struggling Evessa risk missing postseason
Coping with a slew of injuries and inconsistent play, the Osaka Evessa face an uphill battle to make the playoffs.
'Sugar Baby Riri' gets nine-year prison term over romance scam
Mai Watanabe, who went by the moniker “Sugar Baby Riri,” dated older men and swindled them out of money by telling them fictitious heartbreaking stories about herself to gain their sympathy.
Over 40% of Japan's municipalities at risk of vanishing, study finds
Of 1,729 local municipalities nationwide, 744 have been identified as being at risk of disappearing.
'So hot you can't breathe': Extreme heat hits the Philippines
A pedestrian cools himself with a folding hand fan as he waits for a ride along a road in Manila on Wednesday, as extreme heat hit the Philippines.
Tokyo issues strong warning on yen intervention as currency dips further
Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki speaks during a meeting with U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and South Korean Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok on the sidelines of IMF and G20 meetings in Washington last week.
Princess Aiko makes debut at imperial garden party
Princess Aiko attends an imperial garden party in Tokyo on Tuesday.
For amateur sumo, a fresh start offers hope against time-wasting and gamesmanship
Wrestlers prepare for the start of a bout at the 2023 Sumo World Championships in Tokyo. Starting this month, placing one hand on the clay first is no longer allowed.
LDP veteran Nikai's youngest son expected to succeed him in Wakayama
Toshihiro Nikai, former secretary-general of the Liberal Democratic Party, announced in March that he would not run in the next Lower House election to take responsibility for the political funds scandal that rocked his party and his own faction.
New workers name Shohei Ohtani as 'dream boss' for two years running
Shohei Ohtani has been overwhelmingly voted as the “dream boss” for people who started working in April, according to a survey.
A craft beer crawl through Tokyo’s top bars, brewpubs and dives
If all you drink is Asahi, Sapporo and Kirin, you're depriving yourself of some of the best craft beer Tokyo has to offer — and there sure is a lot of it out there.
'Sugar Baby Riri' gets nine-year prison term over romance scam
Mai Watanabe, who went by the moniker “Sugar Baby Riri,” dated older men and swindled them out of money by telling them fictitious heartbreaking stories about herself to gain their sympathy.

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