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Taku Lee poised to end long wait for Japan's first NFL player

Football Mar 2, 2021

Taku Lee poised to end long wait for Japan's first NFL player

by Kaz Nagatsuka

The Obic running back and 2020 X League MVP, who is currently taking part in an NFL program for potential international talent in Florida, is generating hype as a player to watch.

NFL International executive sees widening path for Japanese players

Football Mar 2, 2021

NFL International executive sees widening path for Japanese players

by Kaz Nagatsuka

Globalization is a key component of professional sports leagues around the world and the National Football League is no exception, despite its reputation as a U.S.-centric league, which stems in part from its smaller slate of international players compared with other major North American ...

Seagulls deny Frontiers on final play of X Bowl to return to X League summit

More Sports / Football Dec 16, 2020

Seagulls deny Frontiers on final play of X Bowl to return to X League summit

by Kaz Nagatsuka

The Obic Seagulls made their long-awaited return to the X League summit Tuesday night, knocking off the league’s current dynasty.

Seagulls reach Japan X Bowl after dramatic goal-line stand

Football Nov 22, 2020

Seagulls reach Japan X Bowl after dramatic goal-line stand

by Kaz Nagatsuka

The Obic Seagulls extended their 2020 season and punched their ticket to the Japan X Bowl after an extraordinary ending in their season-finale victory over the Panasonic Impulse on Saturday. Trailing by one point with less than 20 seconds left, Panasonic advanced to the Obic ...

Rise quarterback Kurt Palandech eager to impress in shortened season

Football Nov 20, 2020

Rise quarterback Kurt Palandech eager to impress in shortened season

by Kaz Nagatsuka

The UNLV graduate's X League debut was delayed until earlier this month due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Delayed X League season gets underway with fewer teams

Football Oct 20, 2020

Delayed X League season gets underway with fewer teams

by Kaz Nagatsuka

A shortened regular season and mandatory mouth shields are among changes put into effect due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Japan's football leagues seek new normal for tackling coronavirus infection

More Sports / Football Aug 20, 2020

Japan's football leagues seek new normal for tackling coronavirus infection

by Hiroshi Ikezawa

Many players are not to used to playing with shields on their faceguards, but it could become a new normal in football at least here in Japan this season.

New Obic quarterback Jimmy Laughrea adjusts to fatherhood while preparing for unique season

More Sports / Football Jun 7, 2020

New Obic quarterback Jimmy Laughrea adjusts to fatherhood while preparing for unique season

by Hiroshi Ikezawa

The former Rise QB is using extra time afforded by the cancellation of the spring season to adjust to his new team's playbook.

X League pushes back start of season and shortens schedule

More Sports / Football May 12, 2020

X League pushes back start of season and shortens schedule

League officials have framed the decision as a way to give clubs more time to build their squads after the coronavirus disrupted spring competitions.

Strong-legged IBM kicker aims to be NFL's first Japanese player

Football Apr 19, 2020

Strong-legged IBM kicker aims to be NFL's first Japanese player

Waseda graduate Toshiki Sato, who holds the record for Japan's longest field goal, has hired an agent after receiving inquiries from several NFL teams.

Ex-Keio running back Taku Lee puts pilot's dream on hold to pursue NFL ambition

More Sports / Football Mar 7, 2020

Ex-Keio running back Taku Lee puts pilot's dream on hold to pursue NFL ambition

by Hiroshi Ikezawa

Becoming a pilot is a dream for many boys. Little Taku Lee wasn't the exception — that is, until he discovered another dream. Instead of only aiming to fly airplanes, he developed another passion: the desire to play in the NFL. Actually, Lee, a Keio University ...

Japanese players put skills on display for CFL

More Sports / Football Feb 4, 2020

Japanese players put skills on display for CFL

by Kaz Nagatsuka

The Canadian Football League's global scouting team came away "very, very impressed" by the performances of the athletes who participated in the Japanese stop of the CFL Global Combine over the weekend. The CFL hosted the combine after the professional league and the X League, ...

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