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BASKETBALL / B. League
Feb 1, 2019
Balanced scoring helps NeoPhoenix defeat B-Corsairs
The San-en NeoPhoenix built a cushion in the third quarter and cruised past the Yokohama B-Corsairs in Friday's series opener, winning 80-69.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jan 25, 2019
BayStars slugger Yoshitomo Tsutsugo becomes advocate of pitch-count limits for youth
Yoshitomo Tsutsugo was struck by a strange thought while playing for Samurai Japan during the 2017 World Baseball Classic.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jan 24, 2019
BayStars manager Alex Ramirez becomes Japanese citizen
Alex Ramirez, who has managed the Yokohama BayStars since the 2016 season, has been granted Japanese nationality, according to a government report published Wednesday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Jan 20, 2019
Nonprofit groups help find safe homes for Japan's abandoned pets
Life hasn't been easy for Stella.
SOCCER
Jan 18, 2019
Belgian club Sint-Truiden signs ex-Yokohama FC youth player Kosuke Kinoshita
Belgian top flight club Sint-Truiden on Friday announced the signing of former Japan under-19 forward Kosuke Kinoshita from Swedish second-tier side Halmstads BK.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jan 14, 2019
Lotte acquires ex-BayStars pitcher Brandon Mann
The Chiba Lotte Marines have acquired former Yokohama BayStars pitcher Brandon Mann for next season, the Pacific League club said Monday.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Jan 12, 2019
Takefusa Kubo returns to FC Tokyo after loan period ends with Marinos
FC Tokyo announced the return of 17-year-old attacker Takefusa Kubo to the J-League first-division club Saturday following the expiration of his loan period with Yokohama F. Marinos at the end of last year.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League / J. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Jan 9, 2019
J. League bids farewell to era-defining group of legends
There are few praises which have not already been sung for Yokohama F. Marinos defender Yuji Nakazawa and Nagoya Grampus goalkeeper Seigo Narazaki, both of whom announced their retirement on Tuesday.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Jan 8, 2019
Marinos star Yuji Nakazawa to retire
Yokohama F. Marinos defender Yuji Nakazawa, who played in two World Cups for Japan, has decided to retire, the J. League first division side announced Tuesday.
SOCCER / J. League
Jan 8, 2019
Former Japan international soccer defender Yuji Nakazawa, 40, to retire
Durable Yokohama F Marinos defender Yuji Nakazawa, who played in two World Cups for Japan, has decided to retire, an official source said Monday.
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JAPAN
Jan 4, 2019
Fire at Yokohama lodging house leaves two dead and eight injured
A man and a woman were killed and eight others were injured early Friday when a fire broke out at a lodging house in Yokohama, police said.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Jan 2, 2019
Veteran F. Marinos midfielder Nakamachi to join Zambian club
Yokohama F. Marinos midfielder Kosuke Nakamachi announced on Wednesday his intent to continue his career in Zambia after turning down a two-year contract extension with the J. League first division side.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Dec 23, 2018
Alvark complete sweep of B-Corsairs
The reigning champions Alvark Tokyo gave their fans an early Christmas present on Sunday afternoon.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Dec 10, 2018
Crashed Ice makes Asian debut in Yokohama
Four skaters, all wearing hockey gear, brace themselves in their starting gates on the lip of a 22-meter drop atop a long course covered entirely in a layer of ice about 20 cm thick.
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JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Dec 10, 2018
23 years sought for man accused of causing road-rage accident that left couple dead and their children hurt
Kazuho Ishibashi's action was “persistent and malicious,” the prosecutors said at the Yokohama District Court.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Dec 3, 2018
Man indicted over deadly Kanagawa road rage incident pleads not guilty
Prosecutors have chosen to bring more serious charges, and now the maximum penalty he faces is 20 years behind bars.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Dec 2, 2018
Legendary Samurai Blue goalkeeper Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi plays final game
Former Japan goalkeeper Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi brought down the curtain on his professional career Sunday in the final game of the season for third-division SC Sagamihara.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Dec 2, 2018
Verdy to face Jubilo for place in J1 after beating Yokohama FC
Tokyo Verdy will face Jubilo Iwata for a place in the J. League first division after beating J2 playoff opponents Yokohama FC 1-0 with a dramatic stoppage-time goal on Sunday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Nov 30, 2018
BayStars star Tsutsugo eyes future in major leagues
Yokohama BayStars left fielder Yoshitomo Tsutsugo informed his team Friday that he intends to pursue a career in the major leagues.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Nov 22, 2018
Masashi Hosoya heating up on offense for Yokohama
Masashi Hosoya doesn't pour in 25-30 points every game. He is, however, a solid scoring option for the Yokohama B-Corsairs.

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