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TEAM

Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Mar 26, 2019
Japan's results at worlds not a cause for concern
The world championships turned out to be a disappointment for Japan. With a realistic chance at four medals in singles, the host nation had to settle for just one in Yuzuru Hanyu's silver.
Japan Times
SOCCER / From the Spot
Jan 27, 2019
Japan-Iran semi has high stakes, little drama
In the heat of the 2016 U.S. presidential election, a certain candidate promised his supporters that they would be "tired of winning."
BASEBALL
Nov 8, 2018
NPB, MLB squads to vie for bragging rights in All-Star series
Atsunori Inaba already knows he'll be managing Samurai Japan during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 6, 2018
Rescuers weigh 'alternative' routes to save 13 trapped in Thai cave
Rescuers in Thailand are trying to find alternative ways to rescue 12 boys and their soccer coach trapped inside a cave complex for 13 days, as teams brace for heavy rain which could further delay the operation.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 28, 2018
Rescuers to drill hole in flooded Thai cave in hunt for 12 missing boys, their soccer coach
Thai rescue workers will drill a narrow shaft into a cave where 12 schoolboys and their soccer coach are believed to be trapped by floodwaters, Thailand's interior minister said on Wednesday, the fourth day of a search that has been hampered by heavy rain.
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Jun 19, 2018
World Cup views from Tokyo, Group H: Japan, Colombia, Senegal and Poland
Japan-based supporters of Group H teams fighting it out for the ultimate prize at the FIFA World Cup speak to The Japan Times.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Apr 25, 2018
Japan women's basketball team steadily gathering speed on road to Tokyo Olympics
Despite the disadvantages in height and size, those involved in Japanese women's basketball believe Japan's women can reach their lofty goals by just executing their brand of basketball.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Apr 18, 2018
Ryosuke Irie looking forward to Tokyo Olympics with renewed confidence after switching training base to U.S.
Retirement was once an option for Ryosuke Irie.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Feb 24, 2018
Japan bobsled makers miss out on Olympic games glory
On Feb. 17, the BBC reported that the Jamaican women's bobsled team would compete in its “preferred sled” at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics in South Korea “after a beer producer purchased the craft and donated it” to the team. The main concern had been the departure of the team’s German coach,...
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jan 30, 2018
Raptors coach Dwane Casey to lead Team LeBron in All-Star Game
Dwane Casey will be the Toronto Raptors' first-ever head coach in the All-Star Game, as he will guide LeBron James' team on Feb. 18 at Staples Center in Los Angeles.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Jan 25, 2018
Ex-USA Gymnastics doctor sentenced to up to 175 years for sexual abuse
The disgraced long-time USA Gymnastics team doctor, Larry Nassar, was sentenced on Wednesday to up to 175 years in prison for molesting young female gymnasts, following days of wrenching testimony in a Michigan courtroom from about 160 of his victims, including Olympic gold medalists.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jul 28, 2017
New coach Lamas preparing Japan national team for FIBA Asia Cup
New Japan men's national team head coach Julio Lamas, who arrived in Japan last week, has not spent enough time assessing his players and their technical skills yet. But he's satisfied with their intangibles so far.
MORE SPORTS
Jun 7, 2017
SoftBank Team Japan goes 3-1 up in America's Cup semi-final with win over Sweden
SoftBank Team Japan beat Sweden's Artemis Racing in their second head-to-head encounter on Tuesday to go 3-1 up in their best-of-nine America's Cup semi-final.

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