Otsuka blows save against Japanese stars
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The San Diego reliever gave up a pair of runs in the bottom of the ninth inning Friday and the Japanese all-stars rallied for a 3-2 walkoff win over the touring major leaguers in Game 7 of an eight-game exhibition series.
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By Kyodo News International, Tokyo  May 29--TOKYO -- The Financial Services Agency said Tuesday it ordered  furniture retailer Otsuka Kagu Ltd. the same day to pay a fine of 30.44  million yen for insider trading connected to purchases of its own shares.
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SAITAMA, Japan  - A United States team eschewing   the trash-talking swagger of previous incarnations find   themselves two wins away from the promised land.
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Midfielder Kelly Smith scored two late goals for England here on Tuesday but Japan fired back with an equaliser five seconds from time to scrape a 2-2 draw in a dramatic World Cup Group A tie.
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ATHENS-In one of the biggest shocks in Olympic judo history, defending champion Kosei Inoue was defeated by Dutchman Elco van der Geest in the men&#39;s 100-kilogram category Thursday.
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Japanese baseball players decided to go  on strike for the first time in the 70 year history of the  local game after last minute talks with the representatives of  the ballclubs on Friday ended without an agreement.
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ATHENS - After seeing American Brendan Hansen take both of his breaststroke world records away last month, Japan&#39;s Kosuke Kitajima got the ultimate revenge by sweeping both Olympic breaststroke gold medals.
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Japan&#39;s professional baseball players averted a second strike this weekend after team representatives softened their stance Thursday and agreed with management that a club may be added next season.
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Ichiro Suzukiâs attempt to break George Sislerâs season hits record is not only big for baseball, but also for Japanese players all over the world.
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The only reason Hideki Matsui batted from the cleanup spot Thursday was because Alex Rodriguez took the day off. But Matsui certainly made the most out of the opportunity.
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Kaz Matsui didn't get the ball out of the infield his first four at-bats, including striking out with two runners on in the seventh. He changed his whole night his fifth time up.
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In the aftermath of his 2-0 loss to Oakland Tuesday night, Daisuke Matsuzaka was asked about his chances of being selected an All-Star. It's a topic of some interest in the Bay Area, given that the All-Star Game will be played in AT&amp;T Park, home of the San Francisco Giants.
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Mark Philippoussis reacts after missing a shot against Tomas Zib of Czech during first round match of the Japan Open. Photo: AP. Last year&#39;s Wimbledon finalist Mark Philippoussis hit 11 aces against Tomas Zib
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The country of Japan revels in Ichiro Suzuki's record-breaking season.
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NEW YORK -- The New York Yankees got a chance to sign a Japanese pitcher on their second try this offseason, winning the rights Tuesday to Kei Igawa after losing out to the Boston Red Sox two weeks ago for Daisuke Matsuzaka.
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Marty Turco made 28 saves for his 32nd career shutout and second victory in 15 tries against Detroit, and Niklas Hagman scored as the Dallas Stars handed the Red Wings their season-high sixth straight loss, 1-0 on Sunday.
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Relying on his deceptive delivery and the overnight discovery of a split-changeup, Hideki Okajima has produced the lowest earned run average among qualifying major league relievers.