Top Sports Stories in Japan… (July 7)

Cloudy today, a bit of respite from the heat…

So, Saturday’s top sports stories in Japan would be:

• Thailand vs Iraq kicks off AFC Asian cup, but spotlight’s on Australia… [Daily Yomiuri]
• Sport Arbitration agency approved… [Mainichi Daily]
• Giants stumble against Yakult… [Daily Yomiuri]
• Orix happy with Yoshii… [Japan Times]

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Top Sports Stories in Japan… (July 6)

Today’s sports stuff…

• Japan unbeaten at U/20 Soccer (football) World Cup… [Mainichi Shimbun]
• Inoue hits 7-under to take lead at Woodone Open Hiroshima… [Daily Yomiuri]
• Hanshin rookie Wakatake’s debut spoiled by ONE hit… [Daily Yomiuri]

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Top Sports Stories in Japan… (June 10)

Brrrrr… Surprisingly cold, wet day here in Central Japan.

Today’s top sports headlines in Japan…

• Record Clamshell-toss in regional Japan… [Mainichi News]
• Rugby – Australian A (second team) demolishes Japan… [Mainichi News]
• Giant’s Abe homers twice & drives in 5… [Daily Yomiuri]
• A tribute to Clete Boyer… [Japan Times]
• Information on what Miki Ando (Skating World Champion) is doing… [Japan Times]