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SPORTS SCOPE

SPORTS / SPORTS SCOPE
Mar 21, 2006
Japan, Cuba battle against the odds to make it to WBC final
SAN DIEGO -- The baseball giant who couldn't and the world-class unknown that almost wasn't allowed are getting ready to play for the World Baseball Classic championship. How perfect.
SPORTS / SPORTS SCOPE
Mar 16, 2006
Arakawa's strong will is key to her success on world stage
While Shizuka Arakawa dazzled Japan with her enchanting performance in capturing the gold medal in the Turin Games last month, she also illustrated what separates her from most of her sporting compatriots -- individuality and candor.
SPORTS / SPORTS SCOPE
Mar 13, 2006
Koreans hope semi spot enough for military release
PHOENIX -- Grab a uniform and do it for your country. Whether it is in the army or in the World Baseball Classic, several members of Team Korea will do just that soon enough. Or they will already have done both.
SPORTS / SPORTS SCOPE
Mar 3, 2006
WBC is Japan's chance for international success
The Winter Warriors were a miracle away from leaving Turin empty-handed, but the Boys of Summer may just save the day in time for cherry blossom season.
SPORTS / SPORTS SCOPE
Jan 25, 2006
Father says focus key to Kobe's ability to endure, achieve
Fathers are known to be tough on their sons -- especially those who try to follow in their footsteps.
SPORTS / SPORTS SCOPE
Jan 12, 2006
Lasorda's answers question Japan's best
There's no doubt Tommy Lasorda loves his country.
SPORTS / SPORTS SCOPE
Dec 31, 2005
Asada's triumphs have ISU officials skating on thin ice
What if you had a Winter Olympics and the best figure skater in the world wasn't allowed to participate?
SPORTS / SPORTS SCOPE
Nov 30, 2005
Guts and glory the key elements to the Takahashi story
Is there anything more compelling in sports than a once great champion, who has been written off by just about everybody, recapturing their former glory in dramatic fashion?
SPORTS / SPORTS SCOPE
Nov 18, 2005
Valentine's success this season an achievement for the ages
Against all the odds he got the job done and he did it his way.
SPORTS / SPORTS SCOPE
Oct 26, 2005
Eagles not showing progressive thinking in hiring Nomura as new manager
What a difference a year makes.
SPORTS / SPORTS SCOPE
Sep 9, 2005
Despite troubles, Gooden blessed
I got a bit choked up the other day.
SPORTS / SPORTS SCOPE
Aug 25, 2005
Hit piece on Valentine, Marines another black eye for journalism in Japan
Is it just me, or has the level of media assaults on prominent foreign sports figures in Japan increased markedly in the past few months?
SPORTS / SPORTS SCOPE
Jul 22, 2005
Baseball had no chance in IOC vote with Rogge at helm
Mission accomplished.
SPORTS / SPORTS SCOPE
Jun 16, 2005
Ireland's defeat of Japan doesn't paint the whole picture
To borrow a phrase from those that usually watch the boys in silky shorts run around after a round ball -- "It's a funny old game."
SPORTS / SPORTS SCOPE
Jun 12, 2005
Johnson gives his backing to Japan's bid
The Japan Rugby Football Union's bid to host Rugby World Cup 2011 received the backing and support of rugby legend Martin Johnson on Friday.
SPORTS / SPORTS SCOPE
Jun 11, 2005
Eyes of rugby world on New Zealand as Lions fans fly in
Even though the final decision as to who will host the 2011 Rugby World Cup will not be made until November, the next few weeks will be crucial for the three countries hoping to host sport's third biggest event.
SPORTS / SPORTS SCOPE
Jun 8, 2005
Playing World Baseball Classic in spring or fall makes no sense at all
Do you ever come up with an idea that you think is really great?
SPORTS / SPORTS SCOPE
May 21, 2005
Johnson gets ready for night out in Tokyo
Rugby fans, collectors of sports memorabilia, lovers of sporting trivia and those that enjoy the dry sarcastic humor made famous by British comedians over the years are in for a treat on June 10 at Tokyo's Westin Hotel.
SPORTS / SPORTS SCOPE
May 18, 2005
Man United fans being irrational about Glazer's takeover
I was asked an interesting question recently.
SPORTS / SPORTS SCOPE
May 13, 2005
Tsutsumi used culture to amass, retain iron grip on power
"If you want Sundays off, don't be a manager in my company."
Japan says Biden's description of nation as xenophobic is 'unfortunate'
The National Diet building in Tokyo
G7 eyes plan on U.S.-led $50 billion aid package for Ukraine
A local resident visits the Lychakiv cemetery in Lviv, Ukraine, on Thursday. The U.S. is in talks with close partners to lead a group of allies that would give as much as $50 billion in aid to Ukraine.
Japan drops to 70th in press freedom rankings
A businessman reads a newspaper outside a train station in Tokyo.
Japan’s record-low children population weighs on growth
The number of children 14 years old or younger fell for the 43rd straight year to around 14.01 million as of April 1.
Biden calls ally Japan ‘xenophobic’ along with rivals China and Russia
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks in Syracuse, New York, on April 25.
'Monster' Inoue ready to tear down Luis Nery in title defense at Tokyo Dome
Naoya Inoue (left) and Luis Nery following a pre-fight news conference in Yokohama on Saturday, two days ahead of their super bantamweight title fight.
Debate on constitutional revision at a standstill despite Kishida's pledges
With less than two months left before the conclusion of the current session of parliament, any possibility that Prime Minister Fumio Kishida can deliver constitutional reform before the end of his term as Liberal Democratic Party president in late September, as he has promised, appears remote.
Sapporo court ruling on Ainu fishing rights presents tough questions
A traditional Ainu preserved food called <i>satchep</i> (dried fish) being made at the government-run National Ainu Museum and Park, nicknamed Upopoy, in the town of Shiraoi, Hokkaido, on Dec. 25. The Sapporo District Court ruled last month that the Raporo Ainu Nation's rights as an Indigenous people did not extend to having an inherent right to fish for commercial reasons.
With eye on China, defense chiefs agree to bolster interoperability
From left: U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, Australian defense chief Richard Marles, Japanese Defense Minister Minoru Kihara and Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro hold a joint news conference in Honolulu on Thursday.
Yellow sand allergy: A health issue made worse by climate change
A screenshot of the Meteorological Agency's satellite image of clouds and yellow sand (in pink) on Sunday.

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