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Thursday, August 09, 2012  A rematch for redemption: US women's soccer team takes on Japan for Olympic title

Monday, July 30, 2012  No doubt about it: China still the best as it wins 2nd straight Olympic title in gymnastics

Wednesday, December 01, 2010  US awaits 2022 vote in Switzerland, hoping World Cup will spark growth spurt again for soccer.

Thursday, December 10, 2009  Taiwan's Cheng wins 400-meter medley at East Asian Games, breaks China, Japan lock on golds

Monday, December 07, 2009  China, Japan each earn 4 more gold medals in swimming pool at East Asian Games

Monday, November 09, 2009  Japanese pitcher Igarashi looks to sign with major league team

Wednesday, September 23, 2009  Japan's new prime minister has sent a letter to IOC members assuring them that government support for Tokyo's bid to host the 2016 Olympics "remains as strong as ever."

Monday, August 10, 2009  Japan moves Togo friendly venue from Oita to Sendai because of bad pitch

Monday, June 15, 2009  Kayatama, Japanese star who was 4th at Masters, withdraws from US Open

Thursday, March 19, 2009  WBC heads to Hollywood; Japan beats Korea to earn marquee semifinal matchup with Team USA

Wednesday, February 11, 2009  Japan held to scoreless draw by Australia in World Cup qualifier

Monday, January 12, 2009  Japanese all-star pitcher Kensin Kawakami was in Atlanta for a physical need to finalize an agreement with the Braves, according to a person with knowledge of the negotiations.