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YU DARVISH

Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Mar 21, 2016
Fighters catcher Ono works to strengthen bond with pitchers
The Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters' trip to Arizona for spring camp may have been for work, but it was also an exciting venture for many members of the team. Nippon Ham hadn't held camp abroad in 29 years, so it was a first for this generation of Fighters.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Mar 11, 2016
MLB stars remember 3/11
Five years on from the massive earthquake and tsunami in northeastern Japan that took so many lives, Japanese major leaguers who began their careers in the affected area cast their minds back to the disaster while promising to provide whatever inspiration they can from the mound.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Mar 10, 2016
Darvish continues to make progress in recovery from elbow surgery
The Texas Rangers' Yu Darvish on Wednesday stepped up his recovery as he threw his first breaking ball since undergoing right elbow surgery, and said he was pleased at coming through a pain-free session.
Japan Times
TENNIS / NOTES ON A SCORECARD
Mar 8, 2016
Nishikori impressive in loss; Kotoshogiku's challenge
Despite a valiant effort from Kei Nishikori, Japan lost to Britain 3-1 in their Davis Cup World Group first-round tie in Birmingham, England, on Sunday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Feb 26, 2016
Darvish dishes out advice for Otani
Former Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters ace Yu Darvish had some advice on Thursday for Shohei Otani, the man who took over his spot in Sapporo: "Do your own thing."
BASEBALL / MLB
Feb 23, 2016
Darvish making progress in comeback
Texas Rangers right-hander Yu Darvish on Monday threw from elevation for the first time since having Tommy John surgery on his right elbow last March.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / HIT AND RUN
Feb 22, 2016
Marathon bullpen sessions remain question of culture
Nagekomi is a term familiar to most Japanese baseball fans. Even in the normally taxing Japanese baseball spring training menu, nagekomi, used in baseball to refer to marathon bullpen sessions, stands out as one of the most strenuous.
BASEBALL / MLB
Feb 19, 2016
Darvish voices support for Kiyohara
Texas Rangers right-hander Yu Darvish offered words of sympathy for Kazuhiro Kiyohara on Thursday, saying he believes the former Seibu Lions and Yomiuri Giants slugger should be given the chance to turn his life around after he was arrested on suspicion of possessing stimulant drugs earlier this month.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jan 24, 2016
Darvish cleared by MLB
Major League Baseball has found no links between Texas Rangers right-hander Yu Darvish and the alleged illegal gambling activities of his younger brother, Sho, U.S. media quoted a source as saying on Saturday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jan 19, 2016
MLB confirms probe in Darvish gambling case
Texas Rangers star pitcher Yu Darvish is being investigated by Major League Baseball in the wake of his brother Sho being charged last year with running an illegal gambling ring that allegedly took bets on both MLB and NPB games, The Japan Times has learned.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Nov 17, 2015
Yu Darvish's younger brother faces gambling charges in Japan
The younger brother of Texas Rangers star pitcher Yu Darvish has been charged by the Osaka District Public Prosecutor's Office with gambling and running a betting ring.
Japan Times
SPORTS
Oct 4, 2015
Biracial athletes making strides in changing Japanese society
This summer, a pair of young biracial Japanese athletes drew widespread attention, an indication that the nation's sports scene has entered a new era.
BASEBALL / MLB
Aug 18, 2015
Darvish pitches for first time five months after surgery
Yu Darvish threw for the first time since undergoing Tommy John surgery five months ago, the Texas Rangers said Monday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Apr 18, 2015
The Asahi cries foul on school sports
Baseball fans were disheartened to learn that Texas Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish would be out for the entire 2015 season because of elbow surgery. The right-hander could still have a promising Major League career, but like other Japanese pitchers who have crossed the Pacific, he seems cursed by infirmities that affect his ability to throw.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / BASEBALL BULLET-IN
Mar 14, 2015
Darvish joins growing list of Japanese pitchers with major injury woes
Yu, too?
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Feb 26, 2015
Darvish satisfied with first pitching session since August
Texas Rangers right-hander Yu Darvish was pleased with his session Wednesday after throwing to hitters for the first time since August.
BASEBALL / MLB
Nov 18, 2014
Darvish reveals he's dating ex-wrestler Yamamoto
Texas Rangers right-hander Yu Darvish is dating four-time former wrestling world champion Seiko Yamamoto, he revealed Tuesday on Twitter.
BASEBALL / MLB
Aug 15, 2014
Darvish's elbow has mild inflammation
A detailed examination of Yu Darvish's right elbow revealed only mild inflammation, the Texas Rangers said Thursday, a day after they put their ace right-hander on the 15-day disabled list.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / NPB NOTEBOOK
Jul 12, 2014
Luna an All-Star snub despite playing at high level
Hector Luna will probably spend the All-Star break relaxing, when really, he should be working. Instead, the Chunichi Dragons third baseman will be on the outside looking in during the NPB All-Star Series July 18 and 19.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jul 7, 2014
Tanaka chosen for MLB All-Star Game
The $175 million the New Yankees spent to acquire Masahiro Tanaka is looking more and more like a bargain with each passing day.
Japanese stripper bids to have her porn movies taken off internet
Plaintiff Miyuki Ariga (left) speaks at a news conference along with her lawyer, Yoshitomo Morohashi, after filing a lawsuit at the Tokyo District Court on Monday.
Yen’s fragility raises specter of a new currency war in Asia
Suspected intervention to drag the yen off a 34-year low against the dollar is already seen as unlikely to have a lasting effect if Japan continues alone.
Ishin struggles to set itself apart from other parties
Nippon Ishin no Kai Secretary-General Fumitake Fujita (right) speaks beside Yui Kanazawa, the party's candidate in the Tokyo 15th district by-election on April 28. Nippon Ishin lost in this by-election as well as another in Nagasaki held on the same day.
Online booking for Mount Fuji climb to open on May 20
Visitors climb the slopes of Mount Fuji, Japan's highest peak at 3,776 meters. From May 20, climbers will have access to a new online booking system for Mount Fuji's most popular Yoshida trail in Yamanashi Prefecture.
In Japan, 68,000 people over 65 projected to die alone at home this year
As Japan grapples with its population's rapid aging, supporting people who live and age alone is looming larger on the policy agenda.
New Taiwan president to set tone for ties with China at inauguration
Taiwan President-elect Lai Ching-te arrives at the CyberSec 2024 Exhibition in Taipei on Wednesday.
Ishin struggles to set itself apart from other parties
Nippon Ishin no Kai Secretary-General Fumitake Fujita (right) speaks beside Yui Kanazawa, the party's candidate in the Tokyo 15th district by-election on April 28. Nippon Ishin lost in this by-election as well as another in Nagasaki held on the same day.
In Japan, 68,000 people over 65 projected to die alone at home this year
As Japan grapples with its population's rapid aging, supporting people who live and age alone is looming larger on the policy agenda.
In a rare event, the Northern Lights show up in Hokkaido
The Northern Lights in Nayoro, Hokkaido, on Saturday
Is black the new green for Japan’s flagging tea farmers?
George Guttridge-Smith brews tea at Kyoto Obubu Tea Farm in Wazuka, Kyoto Prefecture, where he serves as head of international development.

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