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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan forward Tatsuhiko Kubo celebrates after scoring the first goal of the game in the second half action against Finland at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa on Saturday. Japan won 2-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2006/01/11/sumo/asashoryu-bounces-back/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T19:13:19+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/images/photos2006/ss20060111a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[News photo]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2006/12/08/soccer/coach-tena-america-forward-line-will-turn-it-on-at-club-world-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T19:13:51+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2006/10/01/soccer/j-league/sato-thrice-as-nice-in-sanfrecce-draw/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T19:14:08+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20061001a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Antlers midfielder Fabio Santos (far right) celebrates with teammates after scoring the game's first goal in the 33rd minute against Cerezo Osaka at Nagai Stadium on Saturday night. The game ended in a 1-1 draw.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2006/06/08/soccer/j-league/kawasaki-edges-out-urawa-in-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T19:14:15+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20060608a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Urawa Reds striker Washington kicks a penalty during a Nabisco Cup quarterfinal match against Kawasaki Frontale on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2006/11/04/soccer/j-league/jef-retains-nabisco-cup-with-win-over-antlers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T19:14:57+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20061104a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[JEF United midfielder Koki Mizuno nets the first goal of the match in the 81st minute of the J. League Nabisco Cup final against Kashima Antlers at Tokyo's National Stadium on Friday afternoon. With the 2-0 win, Chiba grabbed its second straight Cup title.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2006/02/26/soccer/j-league/powerful-reds-down-gamba/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T19:15:12+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20060226a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Alessandro Santos of Urawa Reds jumps over Gamba Osaka's Shinichi Terada during the Xerox Super Cup at Tokyo's National Stadium on Saturday. Emperor's Cup holder Urawa beat defending J. League champion Gamba 3-1.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2006/07/18/soccer/j-league/morimoto-gets-offer-from-italy/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T19:15:48+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2006/11/19/soccer/j-league/grampus-shocks-reds-on-late-goal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T19:17:02+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20061119a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nagoya Grampus Eight's Frode Johnsen (3) scores the match's only goal in the 79th minute against Urawa Reds in their J. League match on Saturday at Toyota Stadium.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2006/09/20/sumo/basho-reports/asashoryu-ama-still-deadlocked-at-top/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T19:17:36+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2006/06/09/soccer/j-league/petrovic-named-hiroshima-boss/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T19:18:06+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2006/10/23/soccer/j-league/gamba-osaka-blows-2-goal-lead-in-2nd-half/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T19:18:31+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20061023a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20061023a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Gamba Osaka forward Ryuji Bando's shot is ruled offside during the first half of Sunday's J. League first-division match against FC Tokyo at Ajinomoto Stadium. FC Tokyo won 3-2.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2006/03/09/soccer/ulsan-tops-verdy-in-champions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T19:19:11+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2006/09/24/sumo/asashoryu-reigns-again/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T19:19:40+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2006/01/27/soccer/j-league/ogasawara-against-messina-move/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T19:20:17+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2006/12/05/soccer/j-league/tokyo-manager-kurumata-resigns/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T19:20:37+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2006/12/25/soccer/j-league/ito-agrees-to-play-for-grenoble/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T19:21:40+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2006/10/15/soccer/j-league/gambas-repeat-hopes-take-another-hit/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T19:22:10+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20061015a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20061015a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kyoto Purple Sanga forward Paulinho, left, battles for the ball with Albirex Niigata defender Kazuhiro Chiba in the second half in Saturday's game at Niigata Stadium. The game ended in a 1-1 draw.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2006/01/20/soccer/j-league/japan-striker-tamada-joins-nagoya/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T19:22:39+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2006/12/20/soccer/j-league/reds-tulio-named-best-in-j-league/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T19:23:07+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2006/12/10/soccer/j-league/consadoles-sato-saves-day-in-pulse-rising-so/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T19:23:46+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2006/03/13/soccer/j-league/gamba-crushes-rival-cerezo/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T19:24:07+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20060313a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20060313a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fernandinho of Gamba Osaka rejoices after scoring his second goal of the match against Cerezo Osaka at  Nagai Stadium.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2006/12/23/soccer/j-league/veteran-honda-37-retiring-from-antlers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T19:24:56+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20061223a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20061223a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kashima Antlers midfielder Yasuto Honda decided to hang up his shoes on Friday. The 37-year-old made 328 league appearances and won 31 caps for Japan.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2006/07/30/soccer/grenobles-oguro-strikes-late-winner/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T19:25:35+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2006/07/08/soccer/ogasawara-tops-j-league-voting/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T19:25:56+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2006/02/19/soccer/japans-women-prevail-in-friendly/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T19:26:08+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2006/10/30/soccer/j-league/gamba-wins-stays-in-title-hunt/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T19:26:18+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2006/08/27/soccer/j-league/frontale-whips-omiya-urawa-moves-to-the-top/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T19:26:23+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2006/09/19/sumo/yokozuna-asa-ama-tied-for-lead-at-autumn-grand-sumo-tournament/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T19:27:02+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2006/08/07/soccer/sevilla-edges-jubilo-iwata-in-exhibition/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T19:27:36+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2006/01/28/soccer/j-league/gamba-urawa-to-open-j-league/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T19:27:40+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2006/12/03/soccer/j-league/reds-reign-supreme-in-j-league/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T19:27:47+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20061203a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20061203a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Urawa captain Nobuhisa Yamada lifts the championship shield while surrounded by his teammates after the Reds beat Gamba Osaka 3-2 at Saitama Stadium on the final day of the season Saturday to clinch their first-ever J. League championship.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2006/12/22/soccer/j-league/alex-completes-move-to-salzburg/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T19:27:52+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2006/09/25/sumo/asa-finishes-strong/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T19:28:52+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2006/12/16/soccer/j-league/japan-women-to-face-mexico/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T19:29:10+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2006/06/30/soccer/osim-talks-inconclusive/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T19:29:48+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2006/09/17/sumo/asashoryu-regains-share-of-lead-with-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T19:29:56+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2006/12/28/soccer/j-league/jubilo-releases-veteran-hattori/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T19:30:24+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2006/03/04/soccer/j-league/autuori-set-for-kashima-title-tilt/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T19:30:34+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2006/04/13/soccer/gamba-crushes-dalian-in-asian-champions-league/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T19:30:47+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2006/12/07/soccer/j-league/kashima-veterans-out-of-jobs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T19:31:36+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2006/12/04/soccer/j-league/cerezo-manager-tsukada-resigns/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T19:31:40+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2006/01/26/soccer/j-league/xerox-super-cup-set-for-feb-25/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T19:31:48+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2006/04/21/soccer/japans-draw-china-taiwan-vietnam-in-womens-asian-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T19:31:52+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2006/09/11/soccer/j-league/urawa-sink-saitama-rivals-omiya-in-j-league/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T19:32:14+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20060911a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20060911a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Atsushi Yanagisawa (left) of the Kashima Antlers competes for the ball with Kyoto Purple Sanga's Arata Kodama during Sunday's J. League match at Kashima Stadium.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2006/02/22/olympics/sasaki-crashes-out-in-giant-slalom/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T19:32:19+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2006/07/28/soccer/barca-earns-bye-for-fifa-cwc/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T19:32:27+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2006/09/24/soccer/j-league/washingtons-early-strike-lifts-reds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T19:32:31+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2006/07/30/soccer/j-league/kawasaki-clings-to-lead-atop-j-league/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T19:32:48+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20060730a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20060730a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Urawa Reds midfielder Shinji Ono (right) shoots while Ventforet Kofu's Arata Sugiyama tries to defend during their J. League first-division match on Saturday at Kose Stadium. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2006/07/02/soccer/j-league/kawabuchi-bashed-by-jef-officials/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T19:33:00+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2006/03/21/soccer/nakamura-helps-celtic-win-scottish-league-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T19:33:15+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sc20060321a2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shunsuke Nakamura of Celtic holds the trophy aloft as he celebrates winning the CIS Insurance Cup Final against Dunfermline Athletic at Hampden Park.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2006/02/22/soccer/j-league/messina-sends-japan-striker-yanagisawa-back-to-kashima/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T19:33:19+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2006/10/21/soccer/j-league/reds-in-position-to-put-frontale-away-in-j-league-title-race/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T19:34:07+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2006/07/27/soccer/nakazawa-may-quit-national-team/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T19:34:12+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2006/11/24/soccer/j-league/washington-strikes-twice-for-title-chasing-urawa/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T19:34:21+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2006/09/16/sumo/basho-reports/kisenosato-halts-asashoryus-streak/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T19:34:55+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2006/09/11/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-falls-to-kisenosato-on-1st-day-at-autumn-sumo/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T19:35:27+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2006/09/22/sumo/basho-reports/asashoryu-takes-control-at-autumn-basho/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T19:35:32+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2006/05/11/soccer/j-league/nishizawa-fires-in-winner-for-cerezo/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T19:35:40+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20060511a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20060511a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ventforet kofu midfielder Jun Uruno (left) battles Cerezo Osaka midfielder Tomi Shimomura for the ball during their Nabisco Cup match Wednesday at Kose Sports Park Stadium in Kofu, Yamanashi Pref.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2006/04/27/soccer/j-league/jef-uniteds-maki-pleads-case-for-world-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T19:36:09+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20060427a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20060427a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yokohama defender Naoki Matsuda scores the game-winner in the second half of Nabisco Cup group-league play against the FC Tokyo on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2006/04/14/soccer/hirayama-on-target-as-heracles-come-back-to-down-breda/</loc>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Internacional forward Luiz Adriano reacts after scoring the decisive goal in the 72nd minute on Wednesday against Al Ahly of Egypt at National Stadium in the semifinal of the Club World Cup. Internacional won 2-1.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[David Benoit]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Trey Hillman]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Daiwa Major, left, crosses the finish line, edging out Kongo Rikishi O to triumph at the 57th Yasuda Kinen at Tokyo Racecourse on Sunday afternoon.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Alex Ramirez became to first foreigner to reach 200 hits in a season and leads the Central League in batting.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-14T20:04:38+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-14T20:04:47+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-14T20:04:58+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sc20071216a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[AC Milan's Kaka (left) and Boca Juniors' Neri Cardozo will star in Sunday's Club World Cup final at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama. The Milanese are out to avenge their penalty defeat to the Argentines in the 2003 Toyota Cup, the forerunner to the revamped Club World Cup.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-14T20:05:32+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-14T20:06:48+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-14T20:07:03+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-14T20:07:11+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sc20070622a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan coach Ivica Osim speaks during a press conference held at the Foreign Correspondents' Club of Japan on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/01/03/soccer/tasaki-perule-wins-womens-cship/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T20:07:31+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-14T20:07:40+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-14T20:07:48+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-14T20:09:04+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-14T20:09:11+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20070304a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Urawa Reds players acknowledge fans after edging Yokohama FC 2-1 at Saitama Stadium 2002 on Saturday in the J. League season opener.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Paulo Wanchope controls the ball during the opening game of the 2006 World Cup between host Germany and Costa Rica at Munich's Allianz Arena last June. Wanchope scored twice for Costa Rica in the 4-2 loss, and the striker is hoping to provide the goals for new club FC Tokyo in the upcoming J. League season. AP PHOTO]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Urawa's Brazilian striker Washington (left) fires a shot in the first half against Seongnam Ilhwa of South Korea in the second leg of the Asian Champions League semifinals at Saitama Stadium 2002 on Wednesday night.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura battles Colombia defender Javier Arizala during the first half of their Kirin Cup match on Tuesday at Saitama Stadium 2002. The match ended in scoreless draw.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Junichi Inamoto (left) puts pressure on Kengo Nakamura during Thursday's practice session at Shizuoka Stadium.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yuki Abe, left, and Australia's Mark Viduka battle for the ball during the first half of their Asian Cup quarterfinal match on Saturday in Hanoi. Japan faces Saudi Arabia in the semifinals on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Reysol forward Minoru Suganuma competes with Grampus Eight's Johnsen for the ball in Kashiwa's 2-0 win at Kashiwa Stadium on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sanfrecce Hiroshima forward Hisato Sato reacts after scoring a goal in the first half of the Emperor's Cup semifinal match against Gamba Osaka on Saturday at Shizuoka's Ecopa Stadium. Sanfrecce won 3-1 to set up the final with Kashima Antlers on Jan. 1 at National Stadium.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-14T20:15:14+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-14T20:16:25+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-14T20:18:05+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[FC Barcelona star Ronaldinho controls the ball as Yokohama F. Marinos defender Naoki Matsuda looks on during Tuesday's friendly at Nissan Stadium. Yokohama lost 1-0.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/12/17/soccer/reds-top-etoile-on-penalties-in-third-place-game/</loc>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-14T20:19:42+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sc20070710a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura battles a Qatar player for the control of the ball during their Asian Cup match on Monday at Hanoi. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kazuyoshi Miura, a 40-year-old veteran forward, left, celebrates with midfielder Tomoya Uchida after Tomonobu Hayakawa scored a first-half goal at Mitsuzawa Stadium on Saturday. Yokohama FC defeated F. Marinos 1-0 in the Yokohama derby.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/05/04/baseball/japanese-baseball/hillmans-fighters-find-feet-to-down-marines-in-pa-league/</loc>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:31:13+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:31:15+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20070318a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Urawa Reds forward Washington scores his second goal in the 69th minute during the J. League first-division match against Ventforet Kofu at Saitama Stadium 2002 on Saturday. Reds won 2-0.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:31:27+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sc20070301a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan forward Robert Cullen shoots during the first half of the Beijing Olympics qualifier against Hong Kong at National Stadium in Tokyo. Japan won 3-0.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/05/13/soccer/j-league/nagoya-bounces-back-in-yokohama/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:31:46+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20070513a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/05/14/soccer/takahara-wants-to-stay-in-frankfurt/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:31:47+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2006/11/04/sumo/stubbed-toe-puts-hakuho-in-doubt/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:32:00+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:32:02+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sc20070722a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan midfielder Kengo Nakamura looks for a chance to shoot as Australia goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer gets in position to defend during the second half of the Asian Cup quarterfinal game in Hanoi on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/06/30/soccer/j-league/iwata-dumps-midfielder-kikuchi/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:32:17+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/12/13/soccer/reds-looking-forward-to-showdown-with-ac-milan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:32:23+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sc20071213a2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kaka of AC Milan, fights for the ball during his team's practice session on Tuesday in Yokohama. AC Milan will face the Urawa Reds in the semifinals of the Club World Cup.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/07/13/soccer/japan-in-dangerous-position-ahead-of-match-against-uae/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:32:29+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sc20070713a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan's veteran striker Naohiro Takahara trains in his team's final workout before Friday's game against the United Arab Emirates in Hanoi.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/01/26/soccer/j-league/new-reds-boss-osieck-looking-to-succeed-in-acl/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:32:30+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20070126a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Urawa Reds coach Holger Osieck hopes to maintain his new team's domestic success while turning it into the top club in Asia.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/12/08/soccer/j-league/ganaha-plans-to-appeal-results/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:32:50+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:33:02+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:33:09+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2006/11/25/sumo/basho-reports/asashoryu-one-win-away-from-19th-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:33:18+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:33:43+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:33:51+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20070103a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Guido Buchwald gets a "doage" from his Urawa players after the Reds beat Gamba Osaka 1-0 on Monday to win the Emperor's Cup and complete the league and cup double in the German's last game as coach.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/12/11/soccer/urawa-sets-up-milan-meeting/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:33:51+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sc20071211a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Reds forward Yuichiro Nagai celebrates after scoring the first goal for Urawa in its 3-1 victory over Sepahan in the Club World Cup on Monday in Toyota. The Reds will now face Italian giant AC Milan in the semifinal in Yokohama on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/03/09/soccer/japan-u-22-coach-names-same-squad/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:34:20+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/10/21/soccer/j-league/grampus-to-hire-ex-star-stojkovic/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:34:24+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/12/18/soccer/milanese-hail-kaka-as-best-in-the-world/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:34:25+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sc20071218a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[AC Milan forward Kaka scores past Boca 'keeper Mauricio Caranta for his team's third goal in the Club World Cup final in Yokohama on Sunday evening. Kaka also set up two goals for Filippo Inzaghi in the 4-2 victory.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/04/15/soccer/j-league/striker-salles-sparks-omiya-to-home-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:34:49+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20070415a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20070415a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[JEF United forward Seiichiro Maki, left, takes a shot behind Kobe midfielder Hideo Tanaka on Saturday. Vissel defeated Chiba 2-1.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/03/19/soccer/japan-qualifies-for-world-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:35:00+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/11/08/soccer/j-league/gamba-survives-scare-in-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:35:22+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2006/11/10/sumo/hakuho-out-of-kyushu-tourney/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:35:59+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/02/28/soccer/nakamura-broke-bone-in-left-hand-in-celtic-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:36:09+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/01/16/soccer/j-league/marinos-kubo-to-jump-ship/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:36:32+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:36:39+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/05/11/more-sports/japan-falls-to-classic-all-blacks/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:37:20+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/04/01/soccer/j-league/bando-sparks-gamba-in-comeback-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:37:48+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20070401a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20070401a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Gamba Osaka forward Magno Alves scores the winning goal in the 83rd minute during the J. League first-division match against Ventforet Kofu on Saturday at Kose Sports Park Stadium. Gamba won 2-1.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/05/25/soccer/ancelotti-overjoyed-with-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:37:50+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sc20070525a2a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sc20070525a2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[AC MIlan's Filippo Inzaghi scores the decisive goal past Liverpool's Jose Reina in the second half of the Champions League final in Athens on Wednesday night. AC Milan won 2-1.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/07/08/soccer/osim-lashes-out-as-storm-causes-concern/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:38:03+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:38:15+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sc20070323a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Steve McClaren, coach of England, looks on during a training session at the new Wembley Stadium on Wednesday. England plays Israel in a Euro 2008 qualifier on Saturday in Tel Aviv.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/03/02/soccer/j-league/s-pulses-fujimoto-eyes-national-team/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:38:16+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20070302a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20070302a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Playmaker Jungo Fujimoto (right) is tipped to make the jump up to the Japan national team by Shimizu S-Pulse coach Kenta Hasegawa if he sustains his form of 2006.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/12/09/soccer/honda-advances-to-emperors-cup-quarterfinals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:38:24+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/07/18/soccer/osim-says-stamina-key-factor-for-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:38:45+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/05/21/soccer/j-league/kobe-finally-ends-jinx-against-jubilo/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:38:52+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/12/13/soccer/boca-juniors-advance-to-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:39:00+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sc20071213a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Neri Cardozo of Argentina's Boca Juniors reacts after scoring the match's only goal in the 37th minute of the first semifinal of the Club World Cup against Etoile Sahel of Tunisia on Wednesday at Tokyo's National Stadium.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/12/16/soccer/j-league/injury-sidelines-reds-tulio/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:39:09+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/06/07/soccer/osims-doubts-linger-ahead-of-asian-cup-defense/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:39:15+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sc20070607a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan forward Naohiro Takahara shoots with an overhead kick during Tuesday's Kirin Cup match against Colombia at Saitama Stadium 2002.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/02/03/soccer/chinese-to-have-mour-coaching/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:39:33+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/01/23/soccer/j-league/fukunishi-moves-to-fc-tokyo/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:39:53+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/11/07/soccer/j-league/frontale-doctor-files-for-arbitration/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:41:03+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/04/17/soccer/japan-cruises-in-olympic-qualifier/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:41:11+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/10/07/soccer/j-league/gamba-stays-close-to-urawa-with-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:41:30+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/11/22/soccer/japan-qualifies-for-beijing-after-draw-in-final-asian-qualifier/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:41:33+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sc20071122a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sc20071122a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan under-22 midfielder Keisuke Yoshida (8) celebrates with his teammates after Japan qualified for the 2008 Beijing Olympics after an 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia in their Asian qualifying match on Wednesday at Tokyo's National Stadium.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/12/19/soccer/yamaguchi-looks-back-on-outstanding-year-at-fsu/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:41:40+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sc20071219a3a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sc20071219a3a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mami Yamaguchi, a finalist for the 2007 MAC Hermann Trophy, was named a First-Team All-American by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/07/04/soccer/j-league/ogasawara-returns-to-antlers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:41:44+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:41:55+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sc20071215a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sc20071215a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Former Japan midfielder Hidetoshi Nakata speaks to the media, for the first time since his retirement in 2006, during a press conference held at a Tokyo hotel on Friday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/03/01/soccer/j-league/ex-cop-johnsen-not-missing-a-beat-with-nagoya/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:42:08+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/01/01/soccer/j-league/reds-buchwald-hoping-gamba-doesnt-spoil-farewell-party/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:42:20+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20070101a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20070101a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Urawa Reds midfielder Shinji Ono celebrates his goal with forward Yuichiro Nagai during the first half of their Emperor's Cup semifinal against Kashima Antlers on Friday. The Reds won 2-1.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/08/06/soccer/japanese-book-olympics-berth/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:42:24+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/06/07/soccer/japan-reserves-cruise-against-malaysia-to-remain-unbeaten/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:42:31+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/01/27/soccer/j-league/focused-abe-happy-with-urawa/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:42:33+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/02/22/soccer/japan-under-22s-held-to-scoreless-draw-by-u-s/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:42:38+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/05/10/soccer/frontale-crushes-arema-malang-to-advance-to-knockout-stage/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:42:43+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sc20070510a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sc20070510a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kawasaki Midfielder Kengo Nakamura, No. 14, reacts as his teammates celebrate his goal against Indonesia's Arema Malang in the Asian Champions League at Todoroki Stadium on Wednesday. Frontale won 3-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/06/24/soccer/j-league/gamba-osaka-rolls/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:42:46+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20070624a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20070624a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Urawa Reds midfielder Yuki Abe battles Shimizu S-Pulse forward Takuro Yajima for the ball up in the air during their J. League first-division match on Saturday at Nihondaira Sports Stadium. Reds won 1-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/12/06/soccer/reds-looking-for-ono-to-step-up/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:42:48+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sc20071206a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sc20071206a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Reds coach Holger Osieck smiles while speaking at a Tokyo news conference for the FIFA Club World Cup on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/08/12/soccer/j-league/bare-goal-helps-extend-gamba-lead/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:42:52+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20070812a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20070812a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[FC Tokyo defender Yasuyuki Konno (6) and Oita defender Masato Morishige compete for the ball during Saturday's game at Ajinomoto Stadium. Trinita won 2-1.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2006/11/21/sumo/basho-reports/asashoryu-grabs-sole-lead-in-fukuoka/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:42:59+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/11/23/more-sports/japan-keeps-olympic-hopes-alive/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:43:01+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/09/20/soccer/urawa-gains-edge-in-acl/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:43:09+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sc20070920a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sc20070920a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Urawa Reds forward Tatsuya Tanaka is congratulated by Marcus Tulio Tanaka (4) after scoring a goal in the first leg of the Asian Champions League quarterfinal match against South Korea's Chonbuk Motors on Wednesday at Saitama Stadium. Reds won 2-1.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/03/01/soccer/j-league/osim-jr-feels-the-pressure/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:43:15+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20070301a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20070301a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Seiichiro Maki, JEF United Chiba's international striker, will be hoping he can provide the goals in 2007 that will relieve the pressure on coach Amar Osim (left).]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/10/31/soccer/nakamura-faces-extended-rest/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:43:22+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2006/10/03/sumo/ama-wins-one-day-fixture/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:43:31+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/03/05/soccer/takahara-scores-9th-of-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:43:31+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sc20070305a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sc20070305a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan's Shunsuke Nakamura shoots during Celtic's 2-1 win over Dunfermline on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/05/30/soccer/inamoto-signs-deal-with-eintracht/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:44:33+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/06/27/soccer/japan-rocked-by-tulio-injury/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:44:42+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/07/14/soccer/takahara-fires-in-pair-as-japan-beats-uae-in-steamy-hanoi/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:44:51+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sc20070715a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sc20070715a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shunsuke Nakamura takes a penalty kick against the United Arab Emirates in their Asian Cup match on Friday night in Hanoi. Japan won 3-1.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/10/21/soccer/siena-wants-reds-hasebe-report/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:45:00+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/03/01/soccer/j-league/captain-sato-wants-3rd-cup-triumph/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:45:13+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/07/27/soccer/osim-japans-fatigue-lack-of-creativity-hurt-team-in-defeat/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:45:13+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/11/09/more-sports/golf/taniguchi-shares-early-lead/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:45:21+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/11/14/soccer/osieck-win-for-reds-good-for-game-in-asia/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:45:34+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/05/04/soccer/j-league/oliveiras-antlers-begin-to-find-form/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:45:41+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/07/25/soccer/japan-sticks-to-same-lineup-for-semifinal-clash-against-saudis/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:45:54+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/05/25/soccer/mizutani-upsets-no-12-li-ching/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:46:01+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/12/14/soccer/ac-milan-outclasses-urawa/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:46:08+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/03/16/soccer/japan-under-22s-down-malaysia/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:46:17+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/12/08/soccer/sepahan-sets-up-rematch-with-reds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:46:24+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/08/12/soccer/j-league/jada-rules-in-ganahas-favor/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:46:25+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/07/19/soccer/aussie-supersubs-confident-about-chances-in-rematch/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:46:33+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sc20070719a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sc20070719a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Australia's Tim Cahill, left, and John Aloisi, answer questions during a news conference on Wednesday in Hanoi. The Socceroos face Japan in the Asian Cup quarterfinals on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/03/03/soccer/j-league/german-osieck-embraces-reds-challenge/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:46:42+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20070303a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20070303a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Urawa Reds striker Washington, joint-top scorer in the J. League last year with 26 goals, will be aiming to fire Holger Osieck's men to glory in Japan and the Asian Champions League this season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/09/27/soccer/reds-advance-in-acl-frontale-out/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:46:58+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/05/31/soccer/inamoto-added-to-japans-squad/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:47:08+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/03/08/soccer/reds-offense-mediocre-goalkeeping-brilliant-in-acl-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:47:12+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sc20070308a2a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sc20070308a2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Urawa Reds forward Yuichio Nagai, right, battles a Persik Kediri player for control of the ball during their Asia Champions League first-round match at Saitama Stadium 2002 on Wednesday. Reds won 3-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/12/02/soccer/j-league/reds-complete-epic-collapse-on-final-day/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:47:32+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20071202a2a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20071202a2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Reds' Yuki Abe (right) and Washington mourn while going back to the locker room after Urawa failed to clinch the J. League championship at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/08/02/basketball/late-japan-rally-falls-short-against-s-korea/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:47:40+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/06/01/soccer/keeper-narazaki-comes-in-from-cold/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:47:41+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/07/30/soccer/osim-admits-mistakes-after-disappointing-finish-in-asian-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:47:48+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/06/22/soccer/osim-japans-build-up-to-asian-finals-a-joke/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:47:53+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/11/15/soccer/nagai-leads-reds-to-acl-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:47:58+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sc20071115a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sc20071115a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Urawa forward Yuichiro Nagai (left) and his teammate Washington celebrate after Nagai's first half goal in the second leg of the AFC Champions League final Wednesday at Saitama Stadium. Urawa won 2-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/10/24/soccer/osieck-remains-focused-on-task-at-hand/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:48:03+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sc20071024a3a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sc20071024a3a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Urawa Reds striker Washington (below) reacts after scoring his second goal of the day during last Saturday's J. League match against JEF United Chiba at Fukuda Denshi Arena.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/09/03/soccer/osim-recalls-maki-for-friendlies/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:48:13+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/05/21/soccer/imamoto-wants-to-stay-put/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:48:39+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/09/15/soccer/takahara-finding-his-feet-at-frankfurt/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:48:58+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sc20070915a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sc20070915a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Naohiro Takahara of Japan and Eintracht Frankfurt smiles during a recent interview at the German League club's Commerzbank Arena in Frankfurt.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/02/14/soccer/osim-not-pulling-euro-based-trigger/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:49:05+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/05/29/soccer/inamoto-to-leave-galatasaray/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:49:20+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/10/04/soccer/urawa-scores-two-to-leave-with-draw/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:49:48+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/04/26/soccer/kawasaki-shuts-out-chunnam/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:49:55+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sc20070426a2a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sc20070426a2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kawasaki Frontale forward Juninho (left) is congratulated by his teammates after scoring a goal in the first half of the Asian Champions League match against South Korea's Chunnam Dragons at Todoroki Stadium in Kawasaki. Frontale won 3-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/12/16/soccer/fsus-yamaguchi-finalist-for-top-honor/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:50:01+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/03/02/soccer/j-league/manager-oliveira-places-faith-in-forwards/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:50:37+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20070302a3a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20070302a3a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Atsushi Yanagisawa (left) of the Antlers is expected to form a lethal partnership with new signing Marquinhos this season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/04/17/more-sports/football/team-japan-takes-big-steps/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:50:41+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/09/24/soccer/inamoto-hoping-to-get-career-back-on-track-in-frankfurt/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:50:54+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/04/05/soccer/j-league/f-marinos-defeat-s-pulse-in-nabisco-cup-group-b-match/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:51:08+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20070405a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20070405a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yokohama FC midfielder Kazu Miura slides to the ball during the J. League Nabisco Cup match against Jubilo Iwata on Wednesday at Yamaha Stadium. Yokohama FC won 1-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/10/26/soccer/osieck-has-little-time-to-reflect-as-urawas-season-gathers-pace/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:51:21+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sc20071026a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sc20071026a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Urawa Reds players celebrate victory in the AFC Champions League semifinal on Wednesday at Saitama Stadium. Urawa won 5-3 in the shootout after the game finished 2-2 on the night as the Reds kept their dreams alive of winning the quadruple of the ACL, J. League, Emperor's Cup and Club World Cup.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2006/11/07/sumo/the-safe-money-goes-on-asashoryu/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:51:26+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/05/24/soccer/reds-advance-to-quarterfinals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:51:26+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sc20070524a2a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sc20070524a2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Urawa Reds midfielder Shinji Ono shoots during Asian Champions League match against Sydney FC on Wednesday at Saitama Stadium 2002.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/06/18/soccer/j-league/osim-safe-for-now/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:51:33+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2006/11/07/sumo/ozeki-hakuho-still-hospitalized/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:52:21+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:52:33+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kobe forward Yoshito Okubo (13) competes with Kashiwa Reysol forward Franca for the ball during Saturday's game at Home's Stadium. Vissel won 2-1.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Gamba Osaka players wave to their fans after beating Jubilo Iwata 5-2 at Expo Stadium on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:52:59+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:53:16+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:53:38+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:53:56+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Urawa Reds forward Tatsuya Tanaka battles Vissel Kobe goalkeeper Tatsuya Enomoto during their J. League first-division match on Wednesday at Saitama Stadium 2002. Reds won 2-0.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20071011a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kawasaki Frontale midfielder Yusuke Mori battles Yokohama F. Marinos midfielder Yukihiro Yamase for the ball during the first leg of the Nabisco Cup semifinal match on Wednesday at Nissan Stadium. Frontale won 2-1.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/06/10/soccer/j-league/fading-kashiwa-held-as-gamba-marches-on-in-j-league/</loc>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20070610a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Oita Trinita midfielder Daisuke Takahashi (left) reacts with midfieler Tsukasa Umesaki after scoring a goal to tie at 2 on final minute of Saturday's game against Kashima Antlers at Kyushu Oil Dome in Oita.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/07/09/soccer/j-league/kashima-fc-tokyo-pitch-shutouts/</loc>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kashima forward Marquinhos (right) reacts with teammate Yuzo Tashiro after scoring a goal in the 59th minute against Shimizu at Kashima Stadium on Saturday afternoon. With a 3-0 win over S-Pulse, Antlers clinched their first league title in six years.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kyoto Sanga players celebrate their promotion to the top division after Saturday's game in Hiroshima.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20071125a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Antlers midfielder Takuya Nozawa reacts after scoring a game-winning goal in the 67th minute against Urawa Reds at Saitama Stadium 2002 on Saturday. Kashima won 1-0.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/08/26/soccer/j-league/reds-see-daylight-as-gamba-falters/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:57:16+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:57:51+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:57:57+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2006/11/22/sumo/basho-reports/asashoryu-moves-to-10-0-at-kyushu-basho/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:58:37+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:58:45+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:59:00+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2006/11/24/sumo/basho-reports/asashoryu-drops-kaio-moves-to-12-0/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:59:13+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-14T21:59:33+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20070819a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Reds forward Tatsuya Tanaka (left) nets the first goal of the game in the first half against Ventforet Kofu at Tokyo's National Stadium on Saturday. Urawa won 4-1.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-14T22:01:41+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-14T22:01:55+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20070305a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Reysol Midfielder Minoru Suganuma (right) scores his team's second goal of the game in the second half against Jubilo Iwata at Kashiwa Hitachi Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Kashiwa won 4-0.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Urawa Reds players look disappointed after their 25-match unbeaten streak at home was ended Saturday with a 2-1 loss to Kawasaki Frontale at Saitama Stadium.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2006/10/14/sumo/haircuts-sumo-stars-and-amateurs-in-osaka/</loc>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-14T22:06:22+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-14T22:06:27+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20070412a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Urawa Reds Midfielder Yuki Abe dribbles during the Asian Champions League match against Shanghai Shenhua of China on Wednesday at Saitama Stadium 2002. Reds won 1-0.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/07/24/soccer/j-league/fans-vote-miura-to-all-star-squad/</loc>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-14T22:08:44+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-14T22:09:04+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-14T22:10:32+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-14T22:10:43+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Frontale's Kengo Nakamura (14) beats Yokohama's Koji Yamase to clear the ball during their Nabisco Cup semifinal, second-leg match at Todoroki Stadium on Saturday. Kawasaki defeated F. Marinos 4-2.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Urawa Reds midfielder Shinji Ono celebrates scoring his team's second goal in the 38th minute during Sunday's J. League first-division match against Kashiwa Reysol at National Stadium in Tokyo. Reds won 2-0.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Head first: Germany's Renate Lingor gets the better of Mizuho Sakaguchi during their bronze medal match on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20080621n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Flying high: Toshiya Sugiuchi, who leads Japanese baseball in strikeouts and is tied for the lead in complete games, is one-third of a trio of lefty starters for the Fukuoka Softbank Hawks.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/12/07/baseball/japanese-baseball/miuras-decision-to-remain-with-struggling-baystars-admirable/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T22:42:58+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20081207n1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20081207n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tough choice: Free-agent pitcher Daisuke Miura decided to remain with the last-place Yokohama BayStars instead of joining Central League contender Hanshin.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/11/15/soccer/j-league/nanami-ive-had-a-fulfilling-career/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T22:42:59+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/08/01/soccer/sorimachis-squad-faces-big-challenge/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T22:43:15+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20080801ama.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20080801ama.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Difficult decision: Japan Olympic soccer manager Yasuharu Sorimachi faces scrutiny after not picking any overage players for his 18-man squad for the Beijing Games.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/04/19/soccer/antlers-logical-destination-for-rehabbing-ronaldo-in-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T22:43:17+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/12/05/soccer/determination-brings-antlers-to-brink-of-j-league-crown/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T22:44:06+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/03/30/soccer/okada-should-call-up-tulio-to-help-solidify-shaky-backline-for-oman-match/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T22:44:36+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/09/19/baseball/japanese-baseball/tigers-have-easier-path-down-stretch/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T22:44:58+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/06/27/soccer/qualifying-round-shows-talent-gap-narrowing-in-asia/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T22:45:34+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/05/03/soccer/some-japanese-referees-just-dont-get-it/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T22:46:18+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/10/18/soccer/japans-margin-for-error-slim-after-draw-with-uzbeks/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T22:46:28+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/08/11/olympics/nigeria-sends-japan-crashing-out/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T22:47:26+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/08/10/soccer/nakamuras-decision-to-stay-with-celtic-proved-a-wise-move-in-the-end/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T22:52:55+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/09/17/soccer/oil-wealth-has-big-impact-on-asias-soccer-landscape/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T22:53:37+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/11/23/soccer/j-league-title-chase-enters-home-stretch/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T22:53:43+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/09/15/more-sports/track-field/murofushi-finishes-third-in-stuttgart/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T22:53:48+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/07/22/soccer/big-clubs-shortcomings-taking-shine-off-j-league-championship-race/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T22:55:10+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-14T22:55:15+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20081104a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Exorcising the demons: Urawa's Robson Ponte converts a penalty for the only goal of the game against Ehime FC in Emperor's Cup fourth-round action on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/12/22/baseball/japanese-baseball/wbc-organizers-happy-with-events-progress/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T22:55:15+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20081222n1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20081222n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[All smiles: Daisuke Matsuzaka is expected to be one of the cornerstones of Japan's 2009 World Baseball Classic team.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/05/31/baseball/japanese-baseball/sweeney-stepping-up-his-game-for-fighters/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T22:55:23+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20080531n1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20080531n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Family values: Brian Sweeney smiles as he walks on the field with daughters Ava (left) and Mia, following his victory against the Chunichi Dragons on May 24 at Sapporo Dome.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/06/05/soccer/japans-stylish-display-against-oman-leaves-critics-little-ammunition/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T22:55:34+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20080605ama.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20080605ama.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Deep impact: Yasuhito Endo (left) looked more comfortable in a deeper midfield role against Oman, helping to take some of the pressure off Japan manager Takeshi Okada.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/11/19/soccer/japan-must-beware-at-scene-of-biggest-nightmare/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T22:56:06+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/10/13/soccer/japan-must-forget-about-uae-game-with-uzbekistan-qualifier-looming/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T22:58:18+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/04/06/soccer/j-league/aggressive-frontale-fail-to-capitalize-on-numerous-chances/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T22:59:07+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20080406a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20080406a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[JEF United forward Seiichiro Maki (left) and Kashima's Mitsuo Ogasawara vie for the ball in Saturday's game. Antlers defeated Chiba 4-1.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/08/26/baseball/japanese-baseball/beijing-exit-must-spur-bout-of-soul-searching/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T22:59:12+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/04/25/soccer/j-league/kawasaki-manager-resigns/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T22:59:13+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/08/24/soccer/future-looking-grim-for-olympic-soccer/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T22:59:15+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/01/16/soccer/j-league/komano-joins-jubilo/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T22:59:17+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/07/13/soccer/challenges-await-new-jfa-president/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T22:59:19+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/08/18/soccer/j-league/chong-rescues-point-for-frontale/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T22:59:48+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/06/28/baseball/japanese-baseball/fine-play-by-tigers-during-interleague-season-helped-boost-cl-lead/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T23:00:25+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20080628n1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20080628n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Driving force: Munenori Kawasaki (left) led the charge as the Softbank Hawks claimed the 2008 interleague title.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/08/20/olympics/u-s-women-keep-hold-on-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T23:00:41+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/12/18/soccer/ldu-quito-brush-aside-pachuca-to-reach-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T23:01:04+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sc20081218a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sc20081218a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Winning goal: Ecuador's Liga de Quito forward Claudio Bieler reacts after scoring the first of the club's two goals in the fourth minute of the Club World Cup semifinal match against Pachuca of Mexico on Wednesday at National Stadium in Tokyo. Liga de Quito won 2-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/10/17/baseball/japanese-baseball/hot-fighters-poised-for-battle-with-lions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T23:01:10+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20081017j1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20081017j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kings of the jungle: Pacific League home run king Takeya Nakamura and the Seibu Lions are looking to complete their resurgence with a trip to the Japan Series. The Lions face the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters in the second stage of the PL Climax Series beginning on Friday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/07/06/soccer/j-league/reds-striker-tanaka-shines-in-first-league-appearance-since-april/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T23:06:35+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20080706a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20080706a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Go get it: FC Tokyo midfielder Yohei Kajiyama (left) and Reds striker Tatsuya Tanaka battle for the ball during Saturday's game at Saitama Stadium. Reds won 2-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/08/21/olympics/ono-ready-for-bronze-battle-with-germany/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T23:06:38+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/so20080821c1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20080821c1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Oh yes: Shinobu Ono scores against the U.S. in Monday's semifinal.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/06/07/baseball/japanese-baseball/sugiuchi-hawks-main-man-in-may/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T23:06:42+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20080607n1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20080607n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hooray for May: Softbank pitcher Toshiya Sugiuchi went 4-0 with a 0.86 ERA in five starts last month.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/11/04/baseball/japanese-baseball/giants-unsung-heroes-revel-in-spotlight/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T23:06:43+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20081104j1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20081104j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Saving grace: Yomiuri Giants reliever Daisuke Ochi celebrates after retiring PL home run leader Takeya Nakamura during the ninth inning of the Giants' 3-2 victory over the Seibu Lions in Game 2 of the Japan Series on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/12/11/soccer/j-league/chang-to-take-over-as-omiya-boss/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T23:06:46+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/08/11/baseball/japanese-baseball/lions-rout-fighters/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T23:06:48+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/12/28/soccer/j-league/s-korean-striker-cho-joins-gamba/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T23:06:52+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/09/27/baseball/japanese-baseball/carp-knocking-on-playoff-door/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T23:06:57+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/06/12/soccer/reds-hit-with-historic-fine/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T23:06:59+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/07/18/soccer/j-league/tulio-hat-trick-sends-urawa-top-of-j-league/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T23:07:45+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/02/02/soccer/j-league/narahashi-reportedly-to-retire/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T23:08:10+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/05/17/baseball/japanese-baseball/shimoyanagis-renaissance-having-impact-for-tigers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T23:08:12+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20080517n1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20080517n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hot start: Veteran Hanshin hurler Tsuyoshi Shimoyanagi is 5-0 with a 1.88 ERA in seven starts this season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/05/10/baseball/japanese-baseball/kamei-sakamoto-capitalize-when-given-chance-to-shine-with-giants/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T23:08:59+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20080510n1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20080510n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Young guns: Yoshiyuki Kamei (left) and Hayato Sakamoto give the Yomiuri Giants hope for the future.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/09/29/soccer/j-league/nagoya-stays-top-antlers-rebound/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T23:10:32+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20080929a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20080929a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Honors even: Urawa Reds striker Naohiro Takahara shoots during his side's 1-1 draw with Nagoya Grampus at Mizuho Stadium, Nagoya, on Sunday. Grampus leads the J. League standings by one point.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/05/24/baseball/japanese-baseball/iwakuma-flying-high-for-eagles/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T23:10:36+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20080524n1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20080524n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Feeling fine: Hisashi Iwakuma, who has yielded just one home run this season, has put two injury-plagued years behind him to regain his spot among the Pacific League's elite.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/03/15/soccer/j-league/hrgovic-signs-with-jef-united/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T23:10:37+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/11/21/soccer/j-league/johnsen-expected-to-leave-nagoya/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T23:10:49+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/01/10/soccer/j-league/kashiwa-adding-brazilian-duo/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T23:11:28+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/04/13/soccer/j-league/verdys-late-own-goal-gives-fc-tokyo-victory-in-capital-city-derby/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T23:11:40+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/07/26/baseball/japanese-baseball/darvish-poised-for-spotlight-at-olympics/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T23:17:32+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20080726n1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20080726n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan's ace: National team manager Senichi Hoshino is hoping Yu Darvish can have the same kind of impact during the Olympic tournament that he's had with the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/06/01/soccer/j-league/ganaha-returns/</loc>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20080601a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hard play: Nagoya Grampus midfielder Atsushi Yoneyama (right) competes with Kyoto Sanga FC forward Takaaki Tokushige during their Nabisco Cup game at Nishikyogoku Stadium in Kyoto on Saturday. Grampus beat Kyoto 2-1.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20080626a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yasuhito Endo]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20080719n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hard times: Yomiuri Giants star Koji Uehara is 2-4 with a 6.46 ERA this season.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[ss20080122b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yokozuna Hakuho (left) remains unbeaten by defeating maegashira No. 4 Wakanosato on the ninth day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20080427a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tokyo Verdy midfielder Diego (center) nets the game's first goal in the 55th minute against Nagoya at Tokyo's Ajinomoto Stadium on Saturday. Verdy defeated Grampus 2-0.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20081004n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Lion King: Former Seibu pitcher Hisanobu Watanabe led the Lions to their first Pacific League title in four years this season in his first year as the club's manager.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20080508a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Axed: JEF United Chiba manager Josip Kuze looks disappointed during a post-match press conference after a 3-0 loss to Urawa Reds in Tuesday's J. League match at Saitama Stadium 2002. JEF United announces the dismissal of Kuze him on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sc20080113a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Florida State's Mami Yamaguchi, a native of Tokyo, was awarded the Hermann Trophy as the NCAA Division I female college player of the year on Friday in St. Louis.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20081026a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Battle for the ball: Nagoya Grampus defender Shohei Abe (right) takes the control of the ball from Jubilo Iwata Robert Cullen during the second half of their J. League match on Saturday at Toyota Stadium. The match ended in a scoreless draw.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20080305a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Josip Kuze, manager of JEF United Chiba, is confident about his team's future.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20121023j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dragon slayer: Yomiuri's Takayuki Terauchi drives in a pair of runs in the second inning of the Giants' 4-2 win over the Dragons in Game 6 of the Central League Climax Series final stage on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/06/03/soccer/naganuma-dead-at-77/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T23:52:42+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sc20080603a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Proud moment: Ex-JFA chief Ken Naganuma (left), posing with a South Korean official after the nations were named cohosts of the 2002 World Cup finals in May 1996, died of pneumonia on Monday in Tokyo.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/10/18/more-sports/golf/katayama-grabs-japan-open-lead/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-14T23:56:22+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-14T23:57:42+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[so20080808c1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Head first: Japan's Hiroyuki Taniguchi challenges for the ball with Maurice Edu of the U.S. while Marvell Wynne watches on during the two sides' Olympic Group B match in Tianjin, China, on Thursday. The U.S. won 1-0.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sc20080801a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hat trick: Bayern Munich forward Lukas Podolski scores his third goal of the match and the fourth by the German League side in the 62nd minutes of an international exhibition match against Urawa Reds at Saitama Stadium 2002 on Thursday. Bayern won 4-2.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/01/03/soccer/emperors-cup-win-gives-antlers-double/</loc>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Defender Atsuto Uchida scores for Kashima Antlers in their 2-0 defeat of Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the Emperor's Cup final on New Year's Day.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sc20080424a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[One-man effort: Gamba Osaka midfielder Masato Yamazaki (left) is congratulated by Satoshi Yamaguchi (5) and Lucas after scoring the second of his two goal against Australia's Melbourne Victory in their Group G match of the Asian Champions League on Wednesday at Expo Stadium in Osaka. Gamba won 2-0.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/04/13/soccer/j-league/resurgent-reds-ready-for-antlers/</loc>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-15T00:18:49+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Meeting of the minds: Chelsea's Didier Drogba, right, and Manchester United's Rio Ferdinand vie for the ball during their match on Sunday at Stamford Bridge in London. The match ended 1-1.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-15T00:25:46+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-15T00:25:52+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-15T00:26:26+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-15T00:26:35+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-15T00:31:11+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20080304a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dragan Stojkovic, head coach of Nagoya Grampus, smiles during a news conference last Friday at a Tokyo hotel.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sc20081215a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Gamba Osaka players show their appreciation to the crowd after beating Adelaide United 1-0 Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-15T01:05:30+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/03/15/basketball/stats-confirm-steals-often-make-difference-between-winning-and-losing/</loc>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20130315n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Theft artist: Iwate's Masato Tsukino is one of the bj-league's leaders in steals. He's one of six players averaging 2.0 or more per game through Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/05/08/soccer/antlers-hammer-krung/</loc>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sc20080508a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Heads I win: Kashima Antlers forward Yuzo Tashiro heads in a goal in the first half of Asian Champions League first round match against Krung Thai Bank of Thailand on Wednesday at Kashima Stadium. Antlers won 8-1.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/01/19/soccer/j-league/mizumoto-moves-on/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T01:10:20+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-15T01:10:32+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-15T01:11:10+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Brute strength: Kakuryu (right) overpowers Takayasu on Wednesday at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/04/30/soccer/j-league/edmilson-leads-reds-back-to-top-of-j-league-table/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T01:12:38+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20080430a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Twice as nice: Urawa Reds striker Edmilson scores the second of his two goals in the 86th minute against Consadole Sapporo in Tuesday's J. League first-division match at Saitama Stadium 2002. Reds won 4-2.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/01/23/soccer/kikuchi-set-to-join-german-club/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T01:12:52+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/11/29/soccer/j-league/okada-plans-to-rest-endo-tamada/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T01:13:05+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-15T01:15:58+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-15T01:18:02+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-15T01:42:53+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sc20081009a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Flying the flag: Gamba Osaka's Yasuhito Endo tries to tackle Urawa Reds' Naohiro Takahara during their Asian Champions League semifinal first leg on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-15T01:46:04+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20081207a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Title-clinching goal: Antlers midfielder Takuya Nozawa (center) scores a goal in the 36th minute against Consadole at Sapporo Dome on Saturday afternoon. With a 1-0 win, Kashima grabbed the J. League title for the second consecutive season.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/04/10/soccer/kashima-stays-course/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T01:46:09+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/06/20/soccer/j-league/mizumoto-leaves-gamba-osaka/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T01:46:32+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-15T01:46:59+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-15T01:47:24+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-15T01:51:45+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-15T01:55:32+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20081005a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Racing pulse: Shimizu S-Pulse's Masaki Yamamoto celebrates with teammates after opening the scoring in a 5-1 rout of FC Tokyo at Ajinomoto Stadium on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/11/16/soccer/antlers-reds-dumped-out-of-emperors-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T01:55:50+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-15T01:55:58+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-15T01:58:09+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sc20080313a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kashima forward Marquinhos scores a hat trick against Krung Thai Bank of Thailand on Wednesday in their Asian Champions League match in Bangkok. The defending J. League champion Antlers won 9-1.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/11/14/soccer/j-league/veteran-nanami-plans-to-retire/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T01:58:17+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-15T01:58:27+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-15T01:58:49+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-15T01:58:54+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-15T02:07:35+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-15T02:07:39+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-15T02:07:54+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-15T02:07:58+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20081027a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Not dead yet: Urawa's Hajime Hosogai takes on Kazuhiko Chiba of Albirex Niigata on Sunday. Urawa won 1-0 to stay in contention for the J. League title.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20080928a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Lucky lefty: Kawasaki Frontale forward Chong Tese scores the first of his two goals with his left foot in the opening minute of the J. League first-division match against Kashiwa Reysol at National Stadium on Saturday. Frontale won 5-2.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/06/11/soccer/man-united-reports-real-madrid/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T02:10:57+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/12/05/soccer/j-league/kobe-matsuda-to-go-separate-ways/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T02:12:22+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-15T02:12:34+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-15T02:12:42+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-15T02:17:35+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/07/24/soccer/j-league/olympic-keeper-warned-over-blog/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T02:17:43+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-15T02:17:48+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-15T02:17:57+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-15T02:18:05+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/04/21/soccer/j-league/reds-denied-chance-to-improve-standing/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T02:19:11+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20080421a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Passing through: Urawa Reds forward Naohiro Takahara (right) passes the ball through Omiya Ardija defender Leandro's legs during their J. Leauge match on Sunday at Saitama Stadium 2002. The match ended in a scoreless draw.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-15T02:19:19+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/09/13/soccer/j-league/johnsen-stojkovics-leadership-key-for-grampus/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T02:20:43+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20080913a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[On target: Grampus striker Frode Johnsen (right) is enjoying his stay with front-running Nagoya, where he is playing for manager Dragan Stojkovic.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/12/24/soccer/j-league/marquinhos-named-player-of-year/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T02:22:02+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20081224a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Special honor: Kashima Antlers striker Marquinhos receives the J. League's Player of the Year trophy on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/07/17/soccer/j-league/fc-tokyo-keeps-gamba-out-of-first-place-tie/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T02:23:46+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20080717a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Picking off: FC Tokyo defender Yuto Nagatomo takes the control of the ball off Gamba Osaka forward Bare during their J. League first-division match on Monday at National Stadium in Tokyo. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/09/02/soccer/j-league/ooft-to-return-as-iwata-manager/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T02:23:53+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/07/12/soccer/endo-pulls-out-of-olympic-squad/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T02:24:16+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-15T02:24:20+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/06/29/soccer/j-league/otas-84th-minute-tally-propels-reysol-to-hard-earned-win-over-reds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T02:25:44+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20080629a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hard contact: Antlers forward Yuzo Tashiro (9) and Grampus defender Shohei Abe compete for the ball in second-half action at Nagoya's Mizuho Stadium on Saturday. Kashima crushed Nagoya 4-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/03/06/soccer/j-league/groin-injury-sidelines-santos/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T02:25:49+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-15T02:25:58+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-15T02:28:02+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sc20080515a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Long time no see: Former Japan midfielder Hidetoshi Nakata passes the ball during a practice match against Tokyo Verdy in Tokyo on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/01/23/soccer/j-league/stojkovic-wants-to-copy-wenger/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T02:28:21+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/09/18/soccer/mistake-aided-kashima-salvage-draw-in-first-leg/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T02:30:36+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sc20080918a2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Asian battle: Kashima Antlers midfielder Mitsuo Ogasawara battles Australia's Adelaide United players for the ball during their Asian Champions League quarterfinal match at Kashima Stadium. The first leg match ended in a 1-1 draw.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/10/02/soccer/j-league/reds-miss-chance-to-move-into-first-antlers-take-over-j-league-lead/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T02:30:48+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/03/06/soccer/j-league/consadole-shoot-for-immediate-success-in-top-division/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T02:36:00+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20080306a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Toshiya Miura, manager of Consadole Sapporo, wants to have staying power in J1.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/01/31/soccer/celtic-sign-midfielder-mizuno/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T02:36:04+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/05/04/soccer/j-league/reysol-dismantles-struggling-jef/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T14:21:12+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20080504a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20080504a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Falling: Kashima forward Marquinhos (far right) scores the first goal of the match against Frontale on 14th minute at Todoroki Stadium on Saturday. Kawasaki won 3-2.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/12/17/soccer/ferguson-targets-world-domination/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T14:25:30+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sc20081217a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sc20081217a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Red alert: Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson speaks to reporters in Yokohama on Tuesday. United plays Gamba Osaka in the Club World Cup semifinal on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/06/21/soccer/mourinho-wants-lampard-adriano/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T14:26:07+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-15T14:29:43+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20080317a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Holger Osieck was fired by Urawa Reds on Sunday after the Asian champions stumbled to an 0-2 start to open the J. League season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/11/06/soccer/gamba-gets-one-hand-on-asia-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T14:34:35+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sc20081106a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Brink of glory: Yasuhito Endo celebrates after scoring Gamba Osaka's second goal in its 3-0 Asian Champions League final first-leg win over Adelaide United on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/10/04/more-sports/golf/lee-takes-two-stroke-advantage/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T14:34:39+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/05/29/soccer/j-league/j-league-apologizes-to-ganaha/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T14:34:43+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/12/31/soccer/j-league/vissel-snaps-up-striker-ganaha/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T14:34:47+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/04/28/soccer/matsui-scores-double-in-finale/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T14:37:14+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/11/18/soccer/nakamura-scores-hurt-in-celtic-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T14:37:23+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/08/17/soccer/j-league/antlers-thrash-verdy-to-stay-top-of-j-league-table/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T14:37:40+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20080817a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20080817a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Seven on seven: Gamba Osaka's Yasuhito Endo slips the ball past Omiya Ardija's Naoya Saeki in J. League action on Saturday night. Omiya won the match 2-0.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/08/28/soccer/j-league/abe-allows-reds-to-draw-but-nagoya-regains-top/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T14:39:58+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20080828a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20080828a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Heady play: Tokyo Verdy defender Takumi Wada heads the ball away from Urawa Reds defenseman Marcus Tulio Tanaka at Tokyo National Stadium on Wednesday in a 1-1 draw.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/05/20/soccer/oguro-wont-receive-extension/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T14:40:04+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/01/09/soccer/celtic-to-sign-mizuno-report/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T14:40:11+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/03/17/soccer/honda-scores-venlos-lone-goal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T14:40:19+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/12/19/soccer/united-advances-to-final-as-goal-rush-sees-off-gamba/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T14:45:35+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sc20081219a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sc20081219a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo (7) scores on a header from a corner during first-half action against Gamba Osaka in the Club World Cup semifinal at International Stadium Yokohama on Thursday. United won 5-3.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/09/25/soccer/reds-cruise-past-al-qadsia-to-set-up-acl-semifinal-date-with-gamba/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T14:45:43+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/10/19/soccer/j-league/fading-reds-suffer-title-blow-as-kashima-stays-top/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T14:45:47+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20081019a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20081019a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Pointing the way: Kashima Antlers striker Marquinhos celebrates a goal in his side's 2-1 win over Kyoto Sanga at Kashima Stadium on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/04/23/soccer/oliveira-miffed-about-schedule/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T14:45:48+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/10/08/soccer/reds-shift-focus-to-acl-showdown/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T14:46:05+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/01/10/soccer/j-league/takahara-eager-to-make-impact/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T14:46:10+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/02/04/soccer/hasebe-makes-bundesliga-debut/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T14:46:10+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/01/14/soccer/nakamura-scores-for-celtic-in-return/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T14:46:15+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/04/23/soccer/marinos-want-nakamura-report/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T14:46:20+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/12/20/soccer/fergie-sees-red-over-reals-ronaldo-claim/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T14:46:24+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/10/28/soccer/palestinians-host-first-soccer-game/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T14:46:28+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/07/01/soccer/okubo-left-off-beijing-olympic-squad/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T14:46:33+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/01/15/soccer/kashiwa-captures-first-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T14:46:44+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/12/23/soccer/ferguson-eyes-further-titles-after-cwc-glory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T14:46:55+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/01/06/soccer/bochum-opts-to-not-sign-ono/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T14:47:04+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/03/20/soccer/kashima-nets-six-against-nam-dinh/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T14:47:09+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/12/30/soccer/j-league/gamba-reysol-move-into-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T14:55:50+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20081230a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Final flourish: Kashiwa Reysol's Tadanari Lee (right) celebrates his late Emperor's Cup semifinal winner against FC Tokyo with teammate Ryoichi Kurosawa on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/12/22/soccer/rooney-lifts-united-to-first-cwc-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T14:55:50+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sc20081222a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sc20081222a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Clutch performer: Manchester United's Wayne Rooney (10), who was named the Club World Cup's top player, finishes with the match-winning goal in the 1-0 tournament final on Sunday at International Yokohama Stadium.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/06/20/soccer/okubo-draws-three-match-ban/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T14:56:01+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/12/21/soccer/first-division-trio-make-emperors-cup-semis/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T14:56:14+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/02/09/soccer/tsuboi-ends-international-career/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T14:56:24+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/11/24/soccer/j-league/s-pulse-spoil-urawas-title-hopes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T15:00:47+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20081124a2a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20081124a2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Apologizing to the fans: Disappointed Urawa Reds players bow to the fans after a 2-1 loss to Shimizu S-Pulse on Sunday at Saitama Stadium 2002 in a J. League first-division match. The loss killed Reds' hopes for the championship.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/01/09/soccer/j-league/yanagisawa-set-to-join-sanga/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T15:01:10+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/07/03/soccer/j-league/hirais-first-goal-lifts-gamba-in-first-leg-triumph/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T15:08:09+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20080703a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20080703a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Chasing the ball: Yokohama F. Marinos defender Yuji Nakazawa (left) battles Gamba Osaka midfielder Takahiro Futagawa for the ball during their Nabisco Cup quarterfinal game on Wednesday at Ishikawa Stadium. Gamba won 1-0 in the first leg match.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/07/11/soccer/j-league/jfa-approves-inukai-appointment/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T15:08:19+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/07/28/soccer/j-league/reds-save-point-in-stormy-kashima/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T15:20:28+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20080728a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20080728a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Charged up: Kashima Antlers midfielder Mitsuo Ogasawara tussles for the ball with Urawa Reds striker Tatsuya Tanaka on Sunday night. The match was interrupted by a first-half thunderstorm, but both players scored as play resumed, ending in a 1-1 draw.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/03/07/soccer/j-league/osieck-convinced-reds-are-on-the-right-track/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T15:21:54+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20080307a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20080307a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Holger Osieck, manager of Urawa Reds, says the club has forgotten about last season's amazing collapse in the J. League.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/11/30/soccer/j-league/iwamasas-injury-time-tally-keeps-antlers-on-track-for-league-glory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T15:28:34+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20081130a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Winning shout: Antlers defender Daiki Iwamasa reacts after netting a game-winning goal in the 90th minute against Jubilo Iwata at Kashima Stadium on Saturday. Kashima won 1-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/12/26/soccer/j-league/early-goals-send-gamba-to-semis/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T15:28:36+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20081226a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20081226a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Christmas cracker: Gamba Osaka's Lucas takes the plaudits after opening the scoring in his side's 2-1 Emperor's Cup quarterfinal win over Nagoya Grampus on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/04/20/soccer/j-league/tough-day-for-antlers-as-fujigaya-hurt-in-draw-with-gamba/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T15:28:38+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/08/27/soccer/j-league/j-league-creates-asian-player-slot/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T15:28:43+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/05/02/soccer/j-league/cas-hearings-end-in-ganaha-case/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T15:28:53+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/09/08/soccer/j-league/oita-claims-final-spot/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T15:28:59+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/05/19/soccer/j-league/hulk-nets-double-as-verdy-destroys-s-pulse/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T15:35:30+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20080519a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20080519a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Head-to-head: S-Pulse forward Shinji Okazaki (23) competes for the the ball with Verdy defender Daisuke Nasu in the second half at Ajinomoto Stadium on Sunday. Host Tokyo defeated Shimizu 4-1.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/03/09/soccer/j-league/kashima-crushes-visiting-consadole/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T15:35:47+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/12/02/soccer/j-league/three-clubs-admitted-to-j-league/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T15:41:48+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/03/09/soccer/j-league/f-marinos-shock-reds-in-2008-opener/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T15:41:54+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20080309a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20080309a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Reds forward Naohiro Takahara (left) dribbles past Yokohama defender Yuji Nakazawa in second-half action at Nissan Stadium in Saturday's J. League Opening Day. Watched by 61,246 spectators, host F. Marinos beat Urawa 1-0.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/12/08/soccer/j-league/ardija-manager-higuchi-resigns/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T15:41:57+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/07/27/soccer/j-league/vitor-junior-helps-frontale-to-comeback-point/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T15:44:24+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20080727a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20080727a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Eyes on the prize: Kawasaki Frontale striker Juninho holds off Nagoya Grampus' Yoshizumi Ogawa at Todoroki Stadium, Kawasaki, on Saturday night. The match ended 1-1.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/09/14/soccer/j-league/bosnar-confident-jef-united-can-avoid-relegation/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T15:44:29+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/03/16/soccer/j-league/grampus-thump-disjointed-reds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T15:46:29+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20080316a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20080316a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Urawa Reds defender Keisuke Tsuboi (left) battles Nagoya Grampus Eight forward Keiji Tamada for control of the ball during their J. League match on Saturday at Saitama Stadium 2002. Grampus Eight won 2-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/11/09/soccer/j-league/suganuma-popo-trigger-reysol-rally-against-grampus/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T15:46:31+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20081109a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20081109a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[East-West rivalry: Gamba Osaka midfielder Yasuhito Endo (left) battles FC Tokyo forward Sota Hirayama for the ball during their J. League match at Expo Stadium in Osaka on Saturday. FC Tokyo won 3-1.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/03/17/soccer/j-league/marquinhos-double-sinks-tokyo-verdy/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T15:46:34+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/11/07/soccer/j-league/tanaka-returns-to-japan-squad/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T15:46:57+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/05/01/soccer/j-league/marquinhos-rescues-point-in-stellar-return/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T15:50:44+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20080501a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20080501a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shoot: Gamba Osaka forward Lucas shoots during the first half of Wednesday's J. League match against Omiya Ardija at Expo Stadium in Osaka. Ardija won 3-2.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/07/23/soccer/j-league/bare-to-leave-gamba-for-al-ahli/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T15:50:49+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/05/26/soccer/j-league/jef-united-keeps-new-boss-perfect/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T15:54:54+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20080526a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20080526a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Insurance goal: FC Tokyo forward Yusuke Kondo (32) scores a goal on 89 minutes against Tokyo Verdy in Sunday's Nabisco Cup game at Ajinomoto Stadium. FC Tokyo won 3-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/05/04/soccer/j-league/cas-expects-ruling-by-end-of-may/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T15:56:07+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/02/28/soccer/j-league/media-names-reds-suzuki-foy/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T15:56:11+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/07/25/soccer/j-league/okazaki-lifts-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T15:56:15+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/07/17/soccer/j-league/sato-spoils-kashimas-party/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T15:56:20+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/03/02/soccer/j-league/sanfrecce-beat-antlers-in-controversy-marred-match/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T16:00:19+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20080302a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20080302a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sanfrecce Hiroshima forward Hisato Sato (right) heads in a match-tying goal in the 85th minute of the Xerox Super Cup against Kashima Antlers on Saturday at National Stadium in Tokyo. Sanfrecce went on to win 4-3 on penalties.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/09/04/soccer/j-league/shimizu-denied-late-winner-settle-for-draw/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T16:14:06+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20080904a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20080904a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Joyful jump: Nagoya Grampus forward Frode Johnsen reacts after scoring a goal in the 64th minute in the first leg of the Nabisco Cup semifinal match against Oita Trinita at Mizuho Stadium on Wednesday. The match ended in a draw.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/07/22/soccer/j-league/impressive-frontale-denies-reds-pole-position/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T16:24:45+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20080722a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20080722a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Aerial battle: Kawasaki Frontale's Chong Tese and Urawa Reds' Nobuhisa Yamada go head to head at Saitama Stadium on Monday. Frontale won the match 3-1.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/05/18/soccer/j-league/gamba-win-marred-by-unruly-behavior/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T16:32:44+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20080518a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20080518a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Wild match: Unruly Reds fans rip through fencing at Saitama Stadium after Urawa's controversy-marred 3-2 loss to visiting Gamba Osaka on Saturday. What's more, Reds goalkeeper Ryota Tsuzuki was involved in an on-field scuffle with Osaka players after the match.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/05/28/soccer/j-league/ganaha-wins-appeal-over-ban/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T16:32:48+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/07/21/soccer/j-league/marquinhos-blast-helps-sink-listing-marinos/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T16:43:35+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20080721a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20080721a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Close control: Kashima Antlers striker Marquinhos shields the ball from Yokohama F. Marinos' Yuji Nakazawa at Nissan Stadium on Sunday. Antlers won the match 2-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/07/23/soccer/j-league/j-league-to-use-european-calendar/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T16:43:40+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/05/16/soccer/j-league/okada-unveils-kirin-cup-squad/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T16:43:44+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/03/baseball/japanese-baseball/passed-over-by-mlb-inaba-shines-at-home/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T16:46:13+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/01/22/soccer/win-over-yemen-gives-okadas-plans-vital-breathing-space/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T16:46:24+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/24/baseball/japanese-baseball/tigers-slugger-brazell-praises-teams-fans/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T16:49:58+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20100724n1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100724n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Paid in full: Tigers catcher Kenji Johjima receives a nice bonus for winning the NPB All-Star home run derby on Friday at Yahoo Dome. KYODO PHOTOS]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/26/baseball/japanese-baseball/hara-moved-by-third-straight-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T16:50:19+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20090926n1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20090926n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Strong leader: Manager Tatsunori Hara has guided the Yomiuri Giants to three straight Central League pennants.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/05/01/baseball/japanese-baseball/valentine-optimistic-as-pitchers-find-form/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T16:50:19+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20090501n1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20090501n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Long road back: Chiba Lotte pitcher Hiroyuki Kobayashi is looking to regain the form that made him one of Japanese baseball's top pitchers in 2007.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/12/05/soccer/j-league/frontale-need-help-to-capture-first-j-league-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T16:50:20+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20091205a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20091205a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tough spot: Goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima and Kawasaki Frontale face a difficult scenario to edge out Kashima Antlers and win the J. League title on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/08/soccer/fletcher-adebayor-set-example-for-okadas-men-to-follow/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T16:50:41+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20091008ama.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20091008ama.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ugly duckling: Scotland's Darren Fletcher has developed into the kind of assured midfielder that Japan's Makoto Hasebe should be looking to emulate.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/04/26/soccer/honda-helps-venlo-win-promotion-back-to-top-flight-in-netherlands/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T16:50:54+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/05/03/soccer/j-league/antlers-might-too-much-for-overmatched-jef/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T16:57:38+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20090503a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20090503a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Rising intensity: Kashima's Yuya Osako (left) and JEF United's Bosnar battle for the ball during Saturday's game in Fukuda Denshi Arena. Antlers beat Chiba 2-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/01/11/baseball/japanese-baseball/offseason-moves-give-baystars-hope-for-2009/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T16:57:42+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20090111n1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20090111n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Daisuke Miura]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/11/23/soccer/j-league/sources-tulio-to-leave-for-europe/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T16:57:44+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/21/baseball/japanese-baseball/iwakumas-resurgence-has-eagles-flying-high/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T16:57:45+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20090821n1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20090821n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[August rush: Hisashi Iwakuma is 3-0 with a pair of complete-game victories for the Tohoku Rakuten Eagles this month.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/02/soccer/enigma-takahara-too-talented-to-be-written-off-for-good/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T16:57:49+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20090702ama.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20090702ama.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Signs of life: Naohiro Takahara has struggled since joining Urawa Reds early in 2008, but scored in last week's 2-0 win over Vissel Kobe.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/04/24/soccer/report-gamba-want-inamoto-back/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T16:58:37+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/01/soccer/injury-threatens-morimotos-debut/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T16:59:21+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/04/12/soccer/j-league/jef-blows-chance-to-chalk-up-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T16:59:28+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/01/soccer/j-league/yano-agrees-to-deal-with-niigata/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T16:59:38+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/14/soccer/j-league/oita-set-to-make-chamusca-decision/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T16:59:59+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/05/20/soccer/frontale-blanked-in-group-h-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T17:00:40+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/04/08/soccer/tamada-lifts-grampus-to-draw/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T17:01:01+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/02/25/baseball/japanese-baseball/japan-trounces-australia-in-wbc-tuneup-game/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T17:01:02+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/sb20130225o5a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20130225o5a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Big boost: Former major leaguer Kazuo Matsui strokes a two-out, bases-loaded triple in the fourth inning in Japan's 10-3 win over Australia on Sunday in Osaka.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/20/soccer/j-league/kennedy-tamada-score-as-nagoya-ends-two-game-skid/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T17:02:00+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20090820a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20090820a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The one and only: Vissel Kobe forward Yoshito Okubo (left) scores the only goal of his team's match against Kashima Antlers on Wednesday at Home's Stadium.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/11/baseball/japanese-baseball/race-for-third-place-in-cl-tightening-up/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T17:02:04+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20090911n1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20090911n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[September surge: Solid baseball and a late swoon by the Tokyo Yakult Swallows have helped the Hiroshima Carp — and the Hanshin Tigers — play their way back into contention to reach the Central League Climax Series.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/05/21/soccer/nakamura-faces-tough-decision-when-celtic-deal-expires/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T17:02:05+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20090521ama.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20090521ama.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Which way to turn?: Celtic's 0-0 draw with Hibs on Sunday means Shunsuke Nakamura is far from guaranteed Champions League action if he stays at Celtic next season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/13/soccer/youth-movement-not-enough-to-satisfy-reds-ambitions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T17:02:11+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20090813ama.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20090813ama.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Time running out: Urawa Reds have lost their last three games and remain 10 points adrift of J. League leader Kashima Antlers.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/02/08/soccer/victory-over-australia-would-give-japan-boost/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T17:02:26+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/07/baseball/japanese-baseball/kameis-play-forces-giants-to-alter-plans/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T17:02:33+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/04/24/baseball/japanese-baseball/kanemoto-rhodes-aging-like-fine-wines/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T17:03:10+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/14/soccer/nothing-holding-japan-back-against-togo/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T17:04:11+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/01/05/baseball/japanese-baseball/old-new-npb-stars-set-to-make-impact-on-2010-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T17:05:40+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20100105n1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100105n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[One giant leap: Yoshiyuki Kamei has improved in each of the past three seasons with the Yomiuri Giants. The outfielder will hope the trend continues in 2010.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/12/30/soccer/lucas-led-gamba-advance-to-emperors-cup-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T17:12:24+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sc20091230a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sc20091230a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[On target: Gamba Osaka forward Lucas (9) scores his second goal against second-division champion Vegalta Sendai in the Emperor's Cup semifinals on Tuesday. Gamba defeated Vegalta 2-1.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/19/soccer/j-league/miyamotos-sensational-goal-rescues-vissel/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T17:12:25+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20090719a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20090719a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Highlight reel shot: Vissel midfielder Tsuneyasu Miyamoto scores on a spectacular overhead shot against host Frontale in the second half at Todoroki Stadium on Saturday. The match ended in a 2-2 draw.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/06/05/baseball/japanese-baseball/ogasawara-making-a-feast-of-pl-pitching/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T17:12:28+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20090605n1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20090605n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Michihiro Ogasawara]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/18/baseball/japanese-baseball/kudo-hoping-to-find-team-for-next-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T17:12:31+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20090918n1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20090918n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[He's been around the block: Kimiyasu Kudo has won 224 games, 11 Japan Series titles and a pair of Pacific League MVP Awards during his 28-year career.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/04/28/soccer/finke-plays-cards-right-to-give-reds-substance-over-style/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T17:12:34+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20090428ama.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20090428ama.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[New blood: Genki Haraguchi (right) and Naoki Yamada (left) have helped Urawa Reds reach the top of the J. League table.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/29/soccer/ghosts-of-past-mistakes-return-as-bad-moon-rises-in-chiba/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T17:12:44+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20091029ama.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20091029ama.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Over and out: Not even goalkeeper Takanori Sugeno's acrobatics are likely to be enough to save Kashiwa Reysol from relegation this season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/06/04/soccer/j-league/reds-eliminate-iwata-from-nabisco-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T17:13:24+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/01/06/soccer/okubo-equipped-to-make-the-most-of-his-second-chance/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T17:13:46+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/04/15/soccer/hulks-meteoric-rise-to-fame-adds-feather-to-j-leagues-cap/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T17:14:13+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/12/soccer/striker-cabore-to-join-al-arabi/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T17:15:49+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/05/29/baseball/japanese-baseball/iwakuma-tanaka-give-eagles-a-real-1-2-punch/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T17:16:57+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/06/08/soccer/okada-deserves-credit-for-strong-leadership-in-qualifying-campaign/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T17:18:27+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/05/11/soccer/j-league/frontale-stun-reds-antlers-go-top/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T17:19:07+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20090511a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20090511a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[In full flight: Gamba Osaka's Hayato Sasaki drives at the Reysol defense during his side's 4-0 win on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/06/12/baseball/japanese-baseball/kishi-quietly-showing-he-is-one-of-pls-elite-hurlers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T17:19:11+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20090612n1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20090612n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Off Broadway: Seibu's Takayuki Kishi doesn't have the star power of other NPB pitchers yet ranks among the best in terms of victories this season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/14/baseball/japanese-baseball/dantona-hits-stride-for-surging-swallows/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T17:19:13+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20090814n1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20090814n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Jamie D'Antona]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/14/soccer/japan-shows-flaws-mettle-in-friendlies/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T17:19:19+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20090914ama.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20090914ama.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[A star is born: Kengo Nakamura was Japan's top player during the national team's two recent matches in the Netherlands.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/17/baseball/japanese-baseball/collegians-get-chance-to-put-skills-on-display/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T17:20:20+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/05/15/baseball/japanese-baseball/sophomore-sakamoto-tearing-up-cl-pitching/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T17:20:33+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/11/06/soccer/j-league/kawasaki-to-return-nabisco-cup-cash/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T17:21:11+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/12/19/more-sports/hasegawa-defends-wbc-bantamweight-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T17:22:44+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20091219a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20091219a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fistic power: Hozumi Hasegawa connects on a third-round punch against Alvaro Perez of Nicaragua during their WBC bantamweight title bout on Friday in Kobe. Hasegawa retained his title with a fourth-round knockout.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/02/14/soccer/arakawa-to-join-u-s-soccer-league/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T17:23:17+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sc20090214a2a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sc20090214a2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Eriko Arakawa]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/03/04/soccer/j-league/stojkovic-confident-grampus-will-be-contender-again-this-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T17:23:20+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20090304a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20090304a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[New challenge: Dragan Stojkovic, manager of Nagoya Grampus, and his team surprised observers with their showing last season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/07/soccer/j-league/miura-named-new-vissel-manager/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T17:23:26+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/01/04/soccer/okubo-set-to-join-wolfsburg/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T17:23:37+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/11/29/basketball/takamatsu-triumphs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T17:23:52+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/02/16/baseball/japanese-baseball/tigers-hawks-busy-breaking-in-new-skippers-during-spring-training/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T17:24:20+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20090216n1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20090216n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Familiar face: Former Tokyo Yakult Swallows great Atsuya Furuta (left) speaks with Seibu Lions pitcher Hideaki Wakui on Wednesday in Nango, Miyazaki Pref.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/05/22/baseball/japanese-baseball/pl-looking-to-extend-interleague-win-streak/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T17:24:42+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/04/07/soccer/korean-wave-adds-weight-to-j-leagues-asian-ambitions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T17:28:36+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/24/soccer/rally-gives-frontale-slight-advantage-over-grampus/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T17:57:42+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sc20090924a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sc20090924a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Familiar faces: Kawasaki Frontale striker Juninho shoots against fellow J. League first-division club Nagoya Grampus during the first-leg match of the Asian Champions League quarterfinals on Wednesday at Tokyo's National Stadium. Frontale won 2-1.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/12/soccer/j-league/second-half-strikes-lift-reds-to-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T17:57:43+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20090712a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20090712a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hard play: Sanfrecce's Hisato Sato (left) battles with Reds' Naohiro Takahara during Saturday's game. Urawa defeated Hiroshima 2-1.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/04/10/baseball/japanese-baseball/wbc-experience-inspires-kurihara/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T17:57:46+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20090410n1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20090410n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kenta Kurihara]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/09/baseball/japanese-baseball/fighters-dependent-on-darvish-in-playoffs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T17:57:50+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20091009n1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20091009n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dynamic duo: The Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters have the PL's top offense but will need big contributions from pitchers Yu Darvish (top) and Tomoya Yagi (center) if they hope to win the Japan Series.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/06/25/soccer/nakamuras-european-ambition-puts-okubo-in-the-shade/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T17:57:52+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20090625ama.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20090625ama.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Back so soon: Yoshito Okubo has re-signed with Vissel Kobe after failing to make an impact with Germany's Wolfsburg in less than six months in the Bundesliga.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/30/soccer/homegrown-hit-men-giving-okada-plenty-of-ammunition/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T17:57:55+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20090730ama.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20090730ama.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dazzling orange: Shimizu S-Pulse's Shinji Okazaki is one of a number of Japanese players among the leading pack of goalscorers in this season's J. League.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/06/26/baseball/japanese-baseball/sugiuchi-sure-hawks-will-contend-in-pl-race/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T17:58:07+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/12/19/soccer/j-league/kurosaki-named-albirex-manager/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T17:58:07+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/02/14/soccer/japan-showed-promise-in-draw/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T17:58:42+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/16/soccer/kashima-leading-by-example-at-halfway-point-of-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T17:59:06+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/04/21/soccer/nakata-watching-japan-like-a-computer-game/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T18:04:47+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sc20090421a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sc20090421a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Big brother: Former national team midfielder Hidetoshi Nakata thinks the current side has its limitations.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/04/17/baseball/japanese-baseball/fighters-enjoying-extra-clout-with-bat-bonanza/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T18:04:53+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20090417n1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20090417n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hit parade: Eiichi Koyano and the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters are off to a torrid start at the plate so far this season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/28/soccer/hasebe-on-target-in-wolfsburg-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T18:05:03+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/03/26/soccer/okada-reaps-the-benefits-as-hasebe-builds-on-potential/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T18:05:04+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20090326ama.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20090326ama.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hungry like the wolf: Makoto Hasebe's move to Wolfsburg in the German Bundesliga has refined his game and made him a better player.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/12/26/soccer/j-league/inamoto-considers-return-to-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T18:05:14+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/04/23/soccer/unorthodox-morimoto-could-be-remedy-for-japans-ills/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T18:06:38+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20090423ama.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20090423ama.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Thinking outside the box: Catania striker Takayuki Morimoto's approach to soccer could be the shot in the arm Takeshi Okada's side needs.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/02/01/soccer/japans-best-shot-is-2022-world-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T18:06:55+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/22/soccer/sawa-set-to-play-for-ntv-beleza-in-offseason/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T18:07:16+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/30/soccer/j-league/ardija-rout-first-place-antlers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T18:14:29+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20090830a1b.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20090830a1b.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kashima]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/01/25/baseball/japanese-baseball/iwakuma-hopes-to-help-japan-retain-wbc-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T18:14:30+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20090125n1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20090125n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Key component: Hisashi Iwakuma will pitch for Japan when it defends its title at the World Baseball Classic in March.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/28/baseball/japanese-baseball/ramirez-sets-record-in-reaching-milestone/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T18:14:38+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20090828n1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20090828n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Alex Ramirez]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/03/19/soccer/golden-age-becomes-a-distant-memory-for-jaded-jubilo/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T18:14:44+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20090319ama.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20090319ama.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Pale imitation: Former J. League powerhouse Jubilo Iwata (in blue) has looked a shadow of its former self in recent years.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/06/16/soccer/endos-absence-highlights-value-of-japans-passing-game/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T18:14:51+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/11/21/soccer/frontale-antlers-gamba-taking-j-league-title-race-down-to-wire/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T18:15:21+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20091121ama.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20091121ama.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Pole position: Renatinho and Kawasaki Frontale have their sights set on a first-ever J. League title.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/12/29/soccer/j-league/nagoyas-yoshida-seals-venlo-move/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T18:16:35+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/11/30/soccer/j-league/marinos-heap-more-woe-on-s-pulse/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T18:16:41+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/11/21/soccer/j-league/oita-president-mizohata-to-resign/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T18:16:54+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/02/05/soccer/miyama-to-join-u-s-soccer-league/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T18:18:25+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/05/12/soccer/oitas-morishima-out-for-2-months/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T18:19:41+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/04/04/more-sports/golf/yoneyama-grabs-share-of-lead/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T18:19:45+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/23/soccer/forward-thinking-can-ease-stojkovics-second-season-blues/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T18:19:59+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/03/18/soccer/grampus-held-to-draw-gamba-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T18:20:54+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/05/02/soccer/nakamura-to-miss-match-against-chile/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T18:22:07+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/06/soccer/shaky-form-costs-uniteds-foster/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T18:22:20+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/02/28/soccer/j-league/antlers-begin-quest-to-defend-j-league-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T18:23:00+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20090228a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20090228a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ready to go: Kashima Antlers midfielder Takeshi Aoki and Gamba Osaka midfielder Yasuhito Endo will meet in the season-opening Fuji Xerox Super Cup on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/04/baseball/japanese-baseball/wakui-making-a-run-at-sawamura-award/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T18:23:03+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20090904n1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20090904n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Durable: Seibu's Hideaki Wakui is enjoying a fine season for the Lions and merits consideration for the Sawamura Award.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/12/07/figure-skating/assured-murakami-takes-junior-gp-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T18:23:07+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20091207f1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20091207f1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[New wave: Kanako Murakami performs on her way to winning the ladies singles title at the Junior Grand Prix Final on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/04/20/soccer/ono-sidelined-with-knee-injury/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T18:24:20+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/11/28/baseball/japanese-baseball/rules-on-free-agency-leaving-fujii-in-limbo/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T18:24:43+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/31/soccer/hondas-streak-ends-in-venlo-draw/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T18:24:54+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/24/soccer/venlos-honda-scores-fifth-of-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T18:25:05+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/11/07/soccer/al-ittihad-pohang-aim-for-continental-crown/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T18:25:42+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/12/17/soccer/time-to-face-up-to-reality-with-nakamuras-star-on-the-wane/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T18:25:55+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20091217ama.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20091217ama.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Eyes wide shut: Shunsuke Nakamura has endured a torrid time since moving to Espanyol in the summer, compounding a frustrating year for Japan's key player.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/05/12/soccer/new-blood-gives-hype-machine-plenty-to-get-its-teeth-into/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T18:25:59+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20090512ama.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20090512ama.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Next big thing: Kashima Antlers striker Yuya Osako is just one of a number of talented young players whose arrival has prompted a media feeding frenzy this season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/06/19/baseball/japanese-baseball/interleague-success-puts-hawks-in-chase/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T18:26:07+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20090619n1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20090619n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Solid on the hill: Softbank's Toshiya Sugiuchi helped lead the Hawks to this season's interleague title.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/04/19/soccer/j-league/davi-delivers-winner-for-grampus-against-reysol/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T18:26:08+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20090419a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20090419a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Oops!: Reysol's Yuzo Kobayashi kicks Grampus midfielder Yoshizumi Ogawa in the face during Saturday's game at Kashiwa Hitachi Stadium. Nagoya won 2-1.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/05/08/baseball/japanese-baseball/sledge-flexing-muscles-for-fighters-in-2nd-year/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T18:26:15+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/01/15/soccer/no-time-to-lose-for-urawa-as-finke-gets-down-to-business/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T18:28:51+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20090115ama.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20090115ama.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[In the hot seat: New Urawa Reds manager Volker Finke (left) meets Saitama Mayor Soichi Aikawa on Tuesday, a day after the club began training for the 2009 season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/01/17/baseball/japanese-baseball/fukumoto-blazed-quite-a-trail-on-bases-before-rickey-came-along/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T18:28:58+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20090117n1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20090117n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Roadrunner: Yutaka Fukumoto, seen here shaking hands with Ichiro Suzuki in 2003, is Japan's all-time career stolen base leader with 1,065. Fukumoto led the Pacific League in steals every season from 1970-81.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/03/02/soccer/j-league/supporters-driving-force-behind-finkes-reds-reclamation-project/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T18:28:59+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20090302a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20090302a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Siren's song: New Urawa Reds mangager Volker Finks says this club's fans were the reason he accepted the job.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/11/08/soccer/pohang-beats-al-ittihad-to-win-asian-champions-league/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T18:29:03+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sc20091108a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sc20091108a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nerves of steel: Pohang Steelers' Denilson chases the ball in the Asian Champions League final at Tokyo's National Stadium on Saturday. Pohang beat Saudi Arabia's Al Ittihad 2-1.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/09/soccer/j-league/nakamura-endo-in-running-for-prestigious-award/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T18:29:38+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/01/25/soccer/sawa-ready-for-new-challenge/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T18:31:03+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/06/soccer/allardyce-calls-for-video-technology/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T18:31:08+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/11/12/soccer/japan-ready-for-dress-rehearsal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T18:31:14+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/06/27/soccer/matsui-to-join-french-club-grenoble/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T18:31:18+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/10/baseball/japanese-baseball/solid-pitching-keeping-dragons-in-cl-race/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T18:31:23+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/03/19/soccer/antlers-bounce-back-as-frontale-draws-in-acl/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T18:32:04+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/06/21/soccer/inamoto-oks-deal-with-french-club/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T18:32:43+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/18/soccer/hot-property-honda-strikes-again/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T18:34:02+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/11/13/baseball/japanese-baseball/surprise-contributors-provided-major-impact-for-giants-this-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T18:34:06+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/31/baseball/japanese-baseball/slugger-morinos-tear-keeps-dragons-in-central-league-race/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T18:35:19+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/09/soccer/indecision-over-chamusca-can-only-worsen-oitas-plight/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T18:36:54+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20090709ama.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20090709ama.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Gray area: Pericles Chamusca's reign as manager of Oita Trinita hangs in the balance after being apparently fired and then reinstated at the weekend.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/27/soccer/double-dutch-challenge-too-good-an-opportunity-to-waste/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T18:36:59+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20090827ama.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20090827ama.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Big break: Catania's Takayuki Morimoto is expected to get his first national team callup when manager Takeshi Okada names his squad for a tour of the Netherlands on Friday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/12/19/soccer/j-league/frontale-appoint-new-manager/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T18:37:13+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/11/20/baseball/japanese-baseball/war-of-words-continues-between-johjima-nomura/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T18:40:59+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/25/soccer/j-league/victory-puts-antlers-back-in-first-place/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T18:41:06+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20091025a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20091025a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shutout: Antlers forward Yuzo Tashiro reacts after scoring the team's third goal against JEF United on Saturday at Kashima Stadium. Antlers won 3-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/12/14/soccer/j-league/nagoya-ready-to-sign-oita-midfielder-kanazaki/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T18:41:10+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/12/27/soccer/j-league/gamba-goalkeeper-fujigaya-out-with-flu/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T18:41:16+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/01/01/soccer/gamba-overcomes-marinos-fatigue-schedule-for-one-more-tilt-at-glory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T18:41:58+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20090101ama.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20090101ama.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Running on empty: Masato Yamazaki scores Gamba Osaka's semifinal winner against Yokohama F. Marinos on Monday, but does Gamba have enough in the tank to beat Kashiwa Reysol in Thursday's final?]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/05/21/soccer/fc-seoul-defeats-gamba-in-acl/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T18:42:17+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/06/02/soccer/morimoto-scores-in-catania-loss/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T18:42:33+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/01/13/soccer/hiroshima-minami-top-of-the-class/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T18:43:00+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/07/soccer/j-league/fc-tokyo-frontale-win-through-to-set-up-nabisco-cup-final-clash/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T18:43:37+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/04/23/soccer/grampus-antlers-collect-acl-wins/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T18:43:40+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/06/07/soccer/j-league/kobe-in-talks-to-re-sign-okubo/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T18:43:59+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/24/baseball/japanese-baseball/brazell-making-most-of-second-japan-stint/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T18:44:17+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/12/24/soccer/j-league/nakayama-to-join-consadole/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T18:45:06+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/03/26/soccer/j-league/satos-winner-stuns-reds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T18:46:16+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/11/16/soccer/j-league/niigata-gives-students-reality-check/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T18:46:53+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/03/05/soccer/j-league/miyamoto-returns-to-pass-on-experience/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T18:49:31+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20090305a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20090305a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Pass it on: Tsuneyasu Miyamoto believes he has much to offer his new Vissel Kobe teammates.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/05/03/soccer/honda-seeks-move-from-venlo/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T18:49:46+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/02/18/soccer/kfa-demands-apology-from-afc-chief/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T18:50:29+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/06/25/soccer/frontale-stage-rally-to-shock-acl-holders-gamba/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T18:51:01+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/01/27/soccer/cudicini-makes-tottenham-switch/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T18:51:40+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/03/08/soccer/j-league/defending-champion-antlers-defeat-reds-in-intense-opener/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T18:52:42+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20090308a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20090308a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kicking off: Kashima Antlers midfielder Mitsuo Ogasawara fights Urawa Reds forward Tatsuya Tanaka for the ball during Saturday's J. League season opener at Kashima Stadium. Antlers won 2-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/03/17/soccer/velappan-lifts-the-lid-on-asian-soccers-desert-storm/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T18:58:39+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sc20090317a1a.jpg</image:loc>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[War of words: Former Asian Football Confederation secretary general Peter Velappan has accused current president Mohamed Bin Hammam of acting like a dictator.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Plain sailing: JEF United manager Alex Miller is hoping for a calmer start to the new J. League season.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Man of the moment: Shinnosuke Abe hit .375 with 14 home runs and 21 RBIs during June.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[End of the road: Shimizu S-Pulse players contemplate defeat after losing 5-0 to Kashiwa Reysol on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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