Little League WS is fun and games even in loss; Mexico, Curacao, Japan move onSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Playing video games, going swimming and catching up with old friends can be just as much fun as winning for the youngsters at the Little League World Series. Little League WS is fun and games even in loss; Mexico advances; Ga., and Japan also winSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Playing video games, going swimming and catching up with old friends can be just as much fun as winning for the youngsters at the Little League World Series. Winning run scores on bunt as Curacao gets wild 12-11 win over Japan at Little League WSSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Richendly Bicentini sprinted home with the winning run in the bottom of the sixth on Jayson Libert’s bunt to lead Willemstad, Curacao, to a 12-11 victory over Chiba City, Japan, at the Little League World Series on Sunday night. Tokyo organizers say 17 companies backing 2016 Olympic bidTOKYO — Tokyo now has 17 Japanese companies serving as official sponsors for the city’s bid to host the 2016 Olympics, organizers said Thursday. American David Payne finding his stride in the hurdles after almost giving it upBERLIN — This time, there was no phone call at 5:30 a.m. imploring David Payne to jump on the next plane and travel halfway around the world in two day’s time to compete. 2 players, coach from Nippon Ham Fighters of Japanese league test positive for swine fluSAPPORO, Japan — All players and staff of the Nippon Ham Fighters baseball team will be tested for swine flu after two players and a coach contracted the virus, the Japanese Pacific League team said Wednesday. Yang’s major victory over Woods could inspire hope across AsiaCHASKA, Minn. — For years, Asian countries could only boast about growth and potential in men’s golf. Success was measured by a half-dozen players who had cracked the top 50 in the world rankings over the last decade. Former New York Yankees pitcher Hideki Irabu returns to Japan with big goalsKOCHI, Japan —Former New York Yankees pitcher Hideki Irabu was introduced as the newest member of the Kochi Fighting Dogs on Monday, saying his ultimate goal is a return to Japan’s top professional league. Finch leads US to 2-0 win over Japan in softball’s Japan Cup finalSENDAI, Japan — Jennie Finch has thrown a one-hitter and driven in two runs to lead the United States to a 2-0 victory over Japan in the final of the Japan Cup softball tournament. Watley, Leles lead US past Australia 11-3 in Japan Cup softballSENDAI, Japan — Natasha Watley and Jenae Leles drove in three runs each to lead the United States to an 11-3 win over Australia on Friday in the Japan Cup softball tournament. England wins bid to host 2015 Rugby World Cup; Japan gets 2019 tournamentDUBLIN — England will host the Rugby World Cup in 2015 and Japan will get the 2019 tournament. Ai Miyazato of Japan wins Evian Masters with birdie on 1st sudden-death playoff holeEVIAN-LES-BAINS, France — Ai Miyazato of Japan won the Evian Masters with a birdie on the first playoff hole Sunday, beating Sophie Gustafson of Sweden to clinch her first victory on the LPGA Tour. Look out Ichiro and Daisuke Matsuzaka; Japanese professor creates baseball-playing robotsTOKYO — Look out Ichiro Suzuki and Daisuke Matsuzaka. A pair of baseball-playing robots that can pitch and hit with incredible results have been developed in Japan. Coach Lou Holtz and Notre Dame legends team ready to face Japan in American footballTOKYO — Lou Holtz expects his players to uphold the Notre Dame football tradition when they face Japan in the Notre Dame Japan Bowl. US warms up for Japan rematch, beating Canada 15-0 in most lopsided win against northern rivalOKLAHOMA CITY — Natasha Watley hit a grand slam, and Andrea Duran and Jenae Leles also homered as the U.S. routed Canada 15-0 at the World Cup of Softball on Saturday for its most-lopsided victory against its northern rival. Japan basketball terminates contract of American head coach David Hobbs
Talented Asian players suddenly in big demand from European soccer clubsSEOUL, South Korea — Manchester United has a not-so-secret weapon to win over fans in its preseason tour of Asia — the continent’s star, Park Ji-sung. British Open, Tiger Woods pairing are a dream come true: Ryo Ishikawa
You can call it “The Open Championship,” but don’t refer to it as the British OpenTURNBERRY, Scotland — In these parts of the world, the oldest major is known simply as “The Open Championship.” It’s not unusual for Americans to refer to it as the British Open, although one will rarely hear that from British and European players, or any players from South Africa, Australia and other parts of the world. Japan’s Hozumi Hasegawa keeps bantamweight title by stopping Nestor Rocha of US in 1st roundKOBE, Japan — WBC bantamweight champion Hozumi Hasegawa of Japan has kept his title by stopping Nestor Rocha of the United States in the first round. Dominican challenger Rojas defeats Japanese fighter Aoh for WBC featherweight titleTOKYO — Elio Rojas of the Dominican Republic has become the new WBC featherweight champion with a unanimous decision over Takahiro Aoh of Japan. Plenty of photographers ready for Woods-Ishikawa drawTURNBERRY, Scotland — Tiger Woods can expect even more attention than usual the first two rounds of the British Open. He is playing with Lee Westwood of England and Japanese sensation Ryo Ishikawa. Japanese teen Ryo Ishikawa hoping to make cut at British Open
Toyota to pull out of hosting 2010 Japan F1 Grand Prix due to worsening economy
Asia Olympic Council supports Tokyo’s bid to host 2016 Summer GamesSINGAPORE — The Olympic Council of Asia has endorsed the bid of Tokyo to host the Summer Games in 2016. Rio emerges from presentations as strong contender for 2016 OlympicsLAUSANNE, Switzerland — With 3½ months to go, Rio de Janeiro has picked up significant momentum in the race for the 2016 Olympics. Chiba Lotte fans submit petition with over 100,000 names in support of manager Bobby ValentineTOKYO — Fans supporting Bobby Valentine submitted a petition with more than 100,000 signatures to the head office of the Chiba Lotte Marines on Monday in a bid to keep the American on as manager beyond the 2009 Japanese baseball season. Japanese fans gather 100,000 petition signatures in support of Chiba Lotte skipper ValentineCHIBA, Japan — Fans supporting Bobby Valentine have gathered 100,000 signatures on a petition seeking to keep the American as manager of the Chiba Lotte Marines beyond the 2009 Japanese baseball season. Whopper inning: Bobby Valentine’s Marines score Japanese-record 15 runs in 1 inningCHIBA, Japan — Bobby Valentine’s Chiba Lotte Marines broke out of a hitting slump with a Japanese professional baseball record of 15 runs in one inning. 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. 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. |
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TOKYO — The Japan Basketball Association has terminated the contract of American coach David Hobbs.
TURNBERRY, Scotland — Ryo Ishikawa has seen so much in such a short time.
TOKYO — Japanese teenager Ryo Ishikawa has acknowledged that being a title contender in the upcoming British Open, or any other major, is beyond him at this early stage of his career.
Toyota to pull out of hosting 2010 Japan GP
