Netherlands, Japan, Australia, South Korea are 1st nations to qualify for 2010 World CupThe Netherlands, Japan, Australia and South Korea became the first nations to qualify for next year’s World Cup, joining host South Africa in the 32-nation field. Japan, Australia, South Korea 1st 3 nations to qualify for next year’s World CupJapan, Australia and South Korea became the first three nations to qualify for next year’s World Cup, joining host South Africa in the 32-nation field. Japan becomes 1st team to qualify for 2010 World Cup by winning 1-0 at UzbekistanTASHKENT, Uzbekistan — Japan has become the first country to qualify for soccer’s 2010 World Cup by beating Uzbekistan 1-0 in a qualifier. Former wrestler, trainer Jesse Takamiyama retires from sumo after 45 years in sportTOKYO — Hawaiian wrestler and trainer Jesse Takamiyama retired from sumo wrestling on Saturday after a 45-year career in Japan’s ancient sport. Financier at center of Cleveland Cavaliers deal now turns to promoting baseball in ChinaBEIJING — A Chinese-born financier at the center of a deal to buy a stake in the NBA’s Cleveland Cavaliers has announced plans to invest in baseball in his homeland. Japan’s Ryosuke Irie wants focus shifted back to the pool, not the rulesTOKYO — Japan’s Ryosuke Irie said Monday he’d rather see swimmers focusing on what goes on in the pool instead of debating the rules about swimsuits. Yuta Tabuse leaves Japan national team for another shot at NBA; 5-9 guard to attend Mavs’ campTOKYO — Former Phoenix Suns guard Yuta Tabuse is leaving Japanese basketball for another shot at the NBA. NCAA reiterates Calipari not “at risk,” but still must join hearing on Memphis probeLEXINGTON, Ky. — A letter from the NCAA tells Kentucky coach John Calipari he must participate in next week’s hearing on alleged major violations at Memphis, even though he isn’t considered “at risk” in the probe. Toyota confirms plans to host 2010 Japanese Grand Prix despite doubts on F1 spendingTOKYO — Toyota-owned Fuji Speedway plans to host the 2010 Japanese Grand Prix, despite doubts over the Japanese auto maker’s future in Formula One. |
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