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Uno overcomes injury to take lead at skating worlds

Saitama (Japan) (AFP) - Defending champion Shoma Uno shrugged off an injury scare and the challenge of "QuadGod" Ilia Malinin to lead after the men's short programme at the world figure skating championships on Thursday.

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Japanese pair aiming to inspire after historic world skating win

Saitama (Japan) (AFP) - Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara said they wanted to inspire a new generation after becoming Japan's first ever figure skating pairs world champions on Thursday.

AFP

Sakamoto hits high notes to lead at skating worlds

Saitama (Japan) (AFP) - Japan's defending champion Kaori Sakamoto hailed her "best performance of the season" as she took the lead after the women's short programme at the world figure skating championships on Wednesday.

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Defending champion Sakamoto leads women at skating worlds

Saitama (Japan) (AFP) - Japan's defending women's champion Kaori Sakamoto took the lead after the short programme at the world figure skating championships on Wednesday.

AFP

Uno's figure skating world title defence in doubt after fall

Saitama (Japan) (AFP) - Japan's Shoma Uno was left sweating on the defence of his men's figure skating world title Wednesday when he fell and injured his ankle in practice on the eve of the competition.

AFP

New murder charge levied against Saitama suspect

SAITAMA -- The suspect in a triple-murder case in Saitama Prefecture has been newly charged with killing one of the victims.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

40-year-old suspect likely bent on murder, Saitama police believe

SAITAMA -- A 40-year-old man was arrested late Sunday night after three people were found dead in Hanno, Saitama Prefecture.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

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Tour de France champion Vingegaard 'not bothered' about spotlight

Saitama (Japan) (AFP) - Tour de France champion Jonas Vingegaard said Saturday that he was "just not bothered" about being in the spotlight since winning the race, and believes he can defend his title next year.

AFP

Rusty Warriors beat Wizards in Japan to open pre-season

Saitama (Japan) (AFP) - Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said it was "fun to be part of" Friday's pre-season opening win over the Washington Wizards in Japan, despite a rusty performance from the NBA champions.

AFP

Photos: Floyd Mayweather KOs Mikuru Asakura in boxing exhibition

Check out these photos highlighting the action from the boxing exhibition between Floyd Mayweather and Mikuru Asakura at Super RIZIN in Saitama, Japan.

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Teacher arrested after bleach added to school lunch curry

SAITAMA -- A 24-year-old elementary school teacher was arrested Friday for allegedly putting bleach in the curry to be served to children for lunch at a school in Fujimi, Saitama Prefecture, according to local police.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Ruthless Urawa smash Pathum to set up Jeonbuk semi-final

Saitama (Japan) (AFP) - Two-time continental kings Urawa Reds thrashed Thailand's BG Pathum United 4-0 on Monday to set up an Asian Champions League semi-final against Jeonbuk Motors.

AFP

Thai test for Urawa as Kobe draw Jeonbuk in Asian Champions League

TOKYO: Two-time Asian Champions League winners Urawa Red Diamonds will take on Thailand's BG Pathum United in Monday's quarterfinals at Saitama Stadium with South Korea's Jeonbuk Motors facing J1 League strugglers Vissel Kobe.

Bangkok Post

Urawa crush JDT to advance in Asian Champions League

Saitama (Japan) (AFP) - Japan's Urawa Red Diamonds booked their place in the Asian Champions League quarter-finals with a 5-0 rout of Malaysia's Johor Darul Ta'zim on home turf Friday.

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Muscat shrugs off Iniesta threat as Asian Champions League returns

Saitama (Japan) (AFP) - Yokohama F Marinos manager Kevin Muscat said Wednesday his team would not fear Andres Iniesta when they face Vissel Kobe in Thursday's Asian Champions League round-of-16 showdown.

AFP

Inoue unleashed 'hardest punch I've ever been hit with' - Donaire

Saitama (Japan) (AFP) - Nonito Donaire said he was felled by "the hardest punch I've ever been hit with" as bantamweight king Naoya Inoue inflicted a sensational second-round stoppage on the Filipino veteran in Saitama.

AFP

Inoue eyes undisputed bantamweight crown after demolishing Donaire

Saitama (Japan) (AFP) - Japan's unbeaten "Monster" Naoya Inoue set his sights on becoming the undisputed world bantamweight champion after demolishing Nonito Donaire inside two rounds on Tuesday to claim his third title.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Shipping firm censured over treatment of drivers

A shipping company in Saitama Prefecture has been admonished for making drivers handling Amazon Japan packages work as de facto employees without concluding a labor-management agreement as required by law, it has been learned.

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Golovkin eyes 'interesting' Canelo trilogy after stopping Murata

Saitama (Japan) (AFP) - Gennady Golovkin said the prospect of a third fight against Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez was "interesting" after the Kazakh star homed in on a long-awaited trilogy by beating Japan's Ryota Murata on Saturday.

Manchester Evening News

How to watch Gennady Golovkin vs Ryota Murata: TV channel, UK start time and live stream

All the key DAZN and live streaming information you need ahead of Gennady Golovkin vs Ryota Murata at the Saitama Super Arena in Japan.

Daily Record

Kyogo in fresh Celtic injury update as Japan boss lands Glasgow sitdown with Ange Postecoglou

Japan face make-or-break qualifiers at the end of next month against Australia and Vietnam in Sydney and Saitama.

Irish Mirror

Celtic v Rangers team news: Ange Postecoglou gives updates on Callum McGregor, Daizen Maeda and Tom Rogic

Maeda came on in the 68th minute of Japan’s 2-0 World Cup qualifying win over Saudi Arabia in Saitama

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