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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Alex Miller]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Seven star: Frontale's Juninho gets to the ball before Sanfrecce's Mihael Mikic on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-15T20:11:21+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/04/20/soccer/j-league/lee-hits-debut-double-as-jubilo-beat-s-pulse/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T20:11:27+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/04/22/soccer/j-league/j-league-approves-plan-to-scrap-transfer-fees/</loc>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/01/03/soccer/j-league/ex-grampus-manager-hiraki-dies/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T20:11:35+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/06/14/soccer/j-league/reds-advance-to-nabisco-cup-quarters/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T20:11:39+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/14/soccer/j-league/reds-end-seven-game-losing-streak/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T20:14:30+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Beaming smiles: Reds defender Hajime Hosogai (left) exchanges high-fives with teammate Edmilson after his goal in the second half of Sunday's game against Montedio Yamagata. Urawa won 4-1.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-15T20:14:33+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Top of the pile: Kashima Antlers' Yuzo Tashiro (right) will be aiming to help his team to a third straight J. League title when the season begins on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-15T20:16:59+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hay students: Gamba's Hayato Sasaki hits an equalizing goal against Ryutsu Keizai University on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/05/17/soccer/j-league/feisty-reds-patient-gamba-play-to-scoreless-draw/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T20:17:00+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Up in the air: Gamba Osaka forward Cho Jae Jin (left) fights Urawa Reds defender Marcus Tulio Tanaka for the ball in the air during their J. League match on Saturday at Saitama Stadium 2002. The match ended in a scoreless draw.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/01/15/soccer/j-league/nakazawa-stays-with-f-marinos/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T20:17:05+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/02/20/soccer/j-league/oita-beaten-in-pan-pacific-opener/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T20:17:09+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/04/04/soccer/j-league/striker-yanagisawa-set-for-knee-surgery/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T20:17:13+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/04/23/soccer/j-league/kashiwa-striker-franca-sidelined-with-groin-injury/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T20:17:17+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/06/02/soccer/j-league/nakamuras-warning/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T20:17:22+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/01/30/soccer/j-league/ienaga-to-stay-with-trinita-for-2009/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T20:17:27+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/11/29/soccer/j-league/oliveiras-antlers-move-closer-to-another-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T20:21:12+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Loop shot: Antlers midfielder Takuya Nozawa scores a 58th-minute goal against Gamba at Kashima Stadium on Saturday. Antlers won 5-1.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/05/06/soccer/j-league/escudero-lifts-reds-to-hard-earned-victory-over-reysol/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T20:21:15+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kicking it hard: Vissel forward Hiroto Mogi (left) fires a shot during the second half of Tuesday's game against Montedio Yamagata at Home's Stadium. Host Kobe won 3-1.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/04/soccer/j-league/oita-acquires-striker-fernandinho/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T20:21:16+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/03/soccer/j-league/frontale-take-control-of-semifinal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T20:23:32+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Celebration: Kawasaki Frontale forward Chong Tese celebrates his goal in the 15th minute of the Nabisco Cup semifinal match against Yokohama F. Marinos on Wednesday at Todoroki Stadium. Frontale won 2-0.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/05/25/soccer/j-league/nakata-notches-winning-goal-against-gamba/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T20:23:34+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Battle for the ball: Gamba Osaka midfielder Lucas (left) tries to grab control of the ball from Kashima Antlers midfielder Takuya Nozawa during their J. League match on Sunday at Expo Stadium. Antlers won 1-0.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/04/18/soccer/j-league/gamba-osaka-rally-past-yamagata/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T20:23:39+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/05/31/soccer/j-league/matsuda-denies-oita-long-awaited-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T20:23:43+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/03/15/soccer/j-league/home-support-inspires-reds-against-fc-tokyo/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T20:29:19+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hot battle under snow: Montedio Yamagata forward Nobuyuki Zaizen (left) fights Nagoya Grampus midfielder Yoshizumi Ogawa during their J. League match on Saturday at NDsoft Stadium in Yamagata Prefecture. The match ended in a scoreless draw.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/02/03/soccer/j-league/kobayashi-moves-to-stabak-on-loan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T20:29:25+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/12/06/soccer/j-league/koroki-led-antlers-capture-third-straight-j-league-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T20:29:27+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Championship hero: Shinzo Koroki scores a 67th-minute header to lead Kashima Antlers to a 1-0 victory over Urawa Reds on Saturday in Saitama.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/19/soccer/j-league/oita-hangs-on/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T20:29:32+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/17/soccer/j-league/marcio-richardes-rescues-a-point-for-niigata/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T20:29:37+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/27/soccer/j-league/albirex-misses-chance-to-cut-gap-on-kashima/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T20:31:25+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Back in it: Yokohama's Kim Kun Hoan celebrates his equalizer against Jubilo on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/05/24/soccer/j-league/maki-proves-point-but-jef-must-settle-for-draw/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T20:31:28+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Technician: Kyoto Sanga forward Yohei Toyoda tries to find space to operate while surrounded by Montedio players during the second half of their game on Saturday at NDsoft Stadium in Tendo, Yamagata Pref. The game ended in a 0-0 draw.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/03/06/soccer/j-league/j-league-also-rans-looking-to-change-gear/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T20:33:09+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20090306a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hard times: Jubilo Iwata and striker Robert Cullen (right) will be hoping to avoid another brush with relegation in the J. League this season.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/06/soccer/j-league/sorimachi-rebuilding-reputation-after-beijing-bust/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T20:33:11+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20090806a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Washout: Yasuharu Sorimachi's time in charge of the Olympic team did not go according to plan.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/11/23/soccer/j-league/oita-beats-kawasaki-to-give-antlers-advantage/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T20:35:05+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20091123a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Slipping up: Kawasaki Frontale's Kengo Nakamura goes down under a challenge during Sunday's 1-0 loss to Oita Trinita.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/04/22/soccer/j-league/renatinho-header-lifts-frontale-to-acl-triumph/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T20:35:16+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20090422a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20090422a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Victorious shot: Kawasaki Frontale substitute forward Renatinho heads in the go-ahead goal in the 81st minute during Tuesday's Asian Champions League match against Central Coast Mariners of Australia. Frontale won 2-1.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/01/16/soccer/j-league/miyamoto-leaves-salzburg-for-kobe/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T20:35:35+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/06/28/soccer/j-league/takahara-notches-first-goal-of-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T20:35:45+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/27/soccer/j-league/wilkie-says-j-league-refs-need-to-slow-pace-of-game/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T20:36:08+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Experienced: Alan Wilkie, a referee instructor for the J. League and veteran of English soccer, wants to improve communication between players and officials.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/21/soccer/j-league/jef-keeps-fire-alive-with-late-draw/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T20:36:13+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/11/18/soccer/j-league/tokyo-verdy-to-stay-in-j-league/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T20:36:17+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/11/03/soccer/j-league/oita-to-approach-j-league-for-loan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T20:36:21+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/06/soccer/j-league/oita-parts-company-with-chamusca/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T20:36:26+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/11/24/soccer/j-league/antlers-want-oliveira-to-continue/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T20:36:31+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/04/soccer/j-league/nagoya-signs-santos-from-urawa/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T20:36:36+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/07/soccer/j-league/chamusca-to-stay-on-as-oita-coach/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T20:36:42+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/06/15/baseball/japanese-baseball/intrepid-ruiz-enjoying-start-to-eagles-career/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T20:37:30+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100615n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[All guns blazing: Randy Ruiz made an explosive start to his time with the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/06/29/soccer/j-league/gamba-antlers-bounce-back-from-acl-heartbreak/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T20:37:33+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20090629a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[High tackle: Oita's Teppei Nishiyama and Kashima's Mitsuo Ogasawara clash during Antlers' 2-1 win on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/04/05/soccer/j-league/quick-strikes-lift-frontale-to-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T20:38:09+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20090405a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Victory run: Kashima forward Shinzo Koroki (13) reacts after he scores the match-winning goal in the 90th minute against Kyoto Sanga FC at home on Saturday. Antlers won 2-1.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/18/soccer/j-league/antlers-halt-slump-frontale-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T20:38:12+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20091018a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20091018a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Double up: Kawasaki striker Chong Tese scores his second goal in Frontale's 3-2 win over Omiya Ardija on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/11/10/soccer/j-league/nakamura-pulls-out-of-japan-squad/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T20:38:18+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/06/21/soccer/j-league/first-place-antlers-top-jubilo-extend-unbeaten-streak-to-11-matches/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T20:39:11+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20090621a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20090621a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[High up there: Kashima forward Shinzo Koroki (left) and Jubilo midfielder Daisuke Nasu fight for the ball during Saturday's game. Antlers defeated Iwata 1-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/02/07/soccer/j-league/j-league-releases-2009-schedule/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T20:39:16+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/06/22/soccer/j-league/yamase-leads-marinos-past-reds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T20:41:03+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20090622a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[No way through: Urawa's Naohiro Takahara finds his path blocked during Reds' loss to Marinos on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/11/22/soccer/j-league/j-league-title-race-heats-up-edmilson-propels-reds-past-jubilo/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T20:41:09+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20091122a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Satisfaction: Urawa Reds manager Volker Finke congratulates Edmilson after the Brazilian scored a hat trick in a 3-2 victory over Jubilo Iwata on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/03/01/soccer/j-league/antlers-trounce-gamba-osaka-in-curtain-raiser/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T20:42:01+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20090301a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Exciting moment: Kashima Antlers forward Shinzo Koroki celebrates his seventh-minute goal against Gamba Osaka in the Fuji Xerox Super Cup on Saturday at National Stadium. Kashima won 3-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/01/05/soccer/j-league/striker-okubo-heads-to-germany-to-set-seal-on-move-to-wolfsburg/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T20:42:06+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/28/soccer/j-league/s-pulse-slice-kashimas-advantage-to-one-point/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T20:42:39+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20090928a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20090928a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Beating Pulse: Daisuke Ichikawa celebrates his winner for S-Pulse on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/05/soccer/j-league/jofukus-leadership-has-fc-tokyo-poised-to-be-contender-soon/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T20:42:43+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/20/soccer/j-league/antlers-stumble-again-frontale-fail-to-capitalize/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T20:43:50+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20090920a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20090920a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Eye on the ball: Montedio's Ryo Kobayashi (left) and S-Pulse's Frode Johnsen compete for the ball during Saturday's J. League match. Shimizu beat Yamagata 1-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/11/11/soccer/j-league/iwata-wont-offer-nakayama-new-deal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T20:43:54+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/11/soccer/j-league/japan-friendly-switched-to-miyagi/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T20:44:02+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/19/soccer/j-league/japan-england-soccer-squads-to-meet-in-friendly-paper/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T20:44:06+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/03/soccer/j-league/paulinho-leaves-kyoto-for-brazil/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T20:53:29+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/08/soccer/j-league/captain-suzuki-finds-peace-at-eye-of-urawas-storm/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T20:58:45+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20090908a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20090908a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[On the outside: Former national team stalwart Keita Suzuki (left) has not played for Japan since March last year.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/22/soccer/j-league/nakamura-in-running-for-acls-top-player-honor/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T21:06:25+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20090822n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Serving notice: Kawasaki Frontale's Kengo Nakamura is on the verge of gaining the recognition his play deserves.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/19/soccer/j-league/resolving-antlers-frontale-match-fairly-presented-tough-dilemma/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T21:17:13+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20090919n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Swamped: The recent J. League match between Kashima Antlers and Kawasaki Frontale was halted with 15 minutes left in the second half when the pitch became unplayable following a deluge of rain.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/07/soccer/j-league/j-league-names-jomo-cup-squad/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T21:18:38+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/27/soccer/j-league/oita-kikuchi-reach-contractual-agreement/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T21:18:46+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/27/soccer/j-league/chiba-falters-moves-closer-to-relegation/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T21:20:34+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20090927a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Outstanding technique: Jubilo Iwata forward Ryoichi Maeda (left) uses his dribbling skills to get past FC Tokyo midfielder Takuji Yonemoto (28) during Saturday's J. League match at Ajinomoto Stadium in Tokyo. FC Tokyo won 3-2.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/11/02/soccer/j-league/grampus-marinos-safely-through/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T21:20:42+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/22/soccer/j-league/kawaguchi-out-for-up-to-six-months/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T21:20:47+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/08/soccer/j-league/kawasaki-holds-off-kashima-in-15-minute-rematch/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T21:24:30+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20091008a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Up in the air: Kashima Antlers forward Marquinhos (left) fights Kawasaki Frontale defender Tomonobu Yokoyama for the ball in the air on Wednesday at Kashima Stadium. Frontale won 3-2.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/12/10/soccer/j-league/title-win-cements-antlers-spot-in-j-league-history/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T21:28:25+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20091210n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Best ever?: There may not be a finer side in J. League history than Oswaldo Oliveira's Kashima Antlers, who just wrapped up an unprecedented third straight league title.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/11/07/soccer/j-league/mr-marinos-takes-managers-job/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T21:31:03+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/16/soccer/j-league/antlers-frontale-to-complete-match/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T21:31:08+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/04/soccer/j-league/draw-moves-s-pulse-atop-j-league-table/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T21:31:12+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/05/soccer/j-league/oitas-ueslei-announces-retirement/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T21:31:12+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/11/12/soccer/j-league/oita-turns-to-j-league-for-help/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T21:31:17+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/13/soccer/j-league/scrapped-game-rains-on-frontales-parade/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T21:35:47+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20090913a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Praise be: Yosuke Kashiwagi celebrates his opening goal in Sanfrecce's 3-2 win over Yokohama F. Marinos on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/24/baseball/japanese-baseball/big-unit-empathizes-with-kudos-struggle-to-get-back-on-mound/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T21:49:48+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100424n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Special visit: Former MLB great Randy Johnson shakes hands with Tohoku Rakuten's Masahiro Tanaka at Tokyo Dome on Tuesday night.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-15T21:52:22+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100924n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Going, going, gone: Hayato Sakamoto has hit 31 home runs for the Giants this season.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/03/16/more-sports/golf/miyazato-shoots-tourney-record-63/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T00:26:20+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/03/16/soccer/wigans-miyaichi-awaits-season-ending-ankle-surgery/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T00:27:02+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sc20130316a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Out of action: Wigan Athletic's Ryo Miyaichi (right) is done for the season after suffering an ankle injury last weekend in the F.A. Cup quarterfinals.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/03/16/general/stakes-high-in-aston-villa-qpr-battle/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T00:29:02+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/03/16/baseball/japan-victorious-against-san-francisco-giants-in-tuneup-game/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T00:31:53+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20130316o2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mission accomplished: Japan's Sho Nakata clubs a run-scoring triple in the fourth inning against the San Francisco Giants on Thursday in Scottsdale, Arizona. Japan, playing a tuneup game before the World Baseball Classic semifinals, beat San Francisco 6-3.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/03/16/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-maintains-place-at-top/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T00:33:55+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[ss20130316b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Taking care of business: Yokozuna Hakuho overpowers Chiyotairyu on Friday at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/03/16/more-sports/joc-considering-zero-judo-funding/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T00:34:12+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/28/soccer/makino-lifts-sanfrecce-past-pohang/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T17:27:51+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/06/07/soccer/j-league/fc-tokyo-edge-closer-to-kyoto-sanga-in-nabisco-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T17:28:16+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/21/soccer/j-league/renatinho-goes-back-to-brazil/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T17:28:25+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/11/18/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-dominant-in-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T17:28:34+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/02/27/soccer/world-cup/okada-to-name-squad-on-may-10/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T17:31:13+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-16T18:25:48+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-16T18:26:29+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-16T18:29:39+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-16T18:30:17+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Two-goal performance: Kawasaki Frontale midfielder Vitor Junior (center) reacts after scoring the first of his two goals in the 36th minute against Nagoya Grampus on Wednesday at Todoroki Stadium. Frontale won 4-0.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sc20101008a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Man on a mission: Lionel Messi is out to prove the doubters wrong when Argentina faces Japan on Friday.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Gamba Osaka's Yasuhito Endo points to the sky after scoring his second goal against Nagoya Grampus, helping clinch his team's victory in the Emperor's Cup.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-16T18:39:22+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-16T18:39:22+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-16T18:39:24+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-16T18:39:30+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-16T18:39:48+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sinking sands: Yoshito Okubo and his Vissel Kobe teammates have their work cut out to escape relegation to J2.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/09/11/soccer/j-league/sato-out-for-two-months-with-shoulder-injury/</loc>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Confident veteran: Midfielder Junichi Inamoto, who has earned 74 caps for the Japan national team, tells reporters during a Friday news conference that he believes he'll be a good fit for Kawasaki Frontale, his new team.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/02/01/soccer/j-league/kashiwagi-relishing-challenge-at-unfamiliar-urawa/</loc>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Home boy: Yosuke Kashiwagi did not find it easy to leave Sanfrecce Hiroshima for new team Urawa Reds.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Party time: Shinji Okazaki celebrates scoring a goal for Shimizu S-Pulse during their Nabisco Cup match against FC Tokyo on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20100321a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Winning touch: Yuya Osako scores in the 83rd minute to give Kashima Antlers a 1-0 win over Omiya Ardija on Saturday in Saitama.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/09/12/soccer/j-league/s-pulses-title-hopes-take-hit-against-upset-minded-ardija/</loc>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Good job: Omiya Ardija forward Lee Chun Soo is congratulated by defender Mato after scoring a goal in the 73rd minute against Shimizu S-Pulse on Saturday at NACK5 Stadium Omiya. Ardija won 3-0.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/03/29/soccer/j-league/tokyo-beats-omiya/</loc>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hard kick: Urawa Reds midfielder Robson Ponte scores a goal in the 80th minute against Kashima Antlers at Saitama Stadium on Saturday. The matched ended in a 1-1 draw.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/11/24/soccer/j-league/ishiharas-late-strike-gives-omiya-ardija-draw-against-vissel-kobe/</loc>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[That winning feeling: Gamba Osaka's Hayato Sasaki celebrates his 75th-minute goal against Shonan Bellmare during his team's 2-1 win on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Reason to celebrate: Antlers star Marquinhos scores three goals in Kashima's 3-0 win over Omiya Ardija on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Battle in extra time: Jubilo Iwata forward Ryoichi Maeda (18) scores the team's fifth goal in the 109th minute against Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the Nabisco Cup final on Wednesday at Tokyo's National Stadium. Jubilo won 5-3 after extra time.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Capital gains: FC Tokyo striker Masashi Oguro (right) looks for a way past Shonan Bellmare on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/03/14/soccer/j-league/nakamura-relishes-win-in-long-awaited-return-to-marinos/</loc>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fan favorite: Yokohama F. Marinos midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura takes a first-half shot against Shonan Bellmare on Saturday. Nakamura set up Marinos' first goal in a 3-0 win.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/27/soccer/j-league/jfa-continues-search-for-coach/</loc>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dynamic attack: Kashima forward Marquinhos attempts a bicycle kick against Gamba Osaka in the Fuji Xerox Super Cup at National Stadium on Saturday. Antlers won 5-3 on penalties.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/26/soccer/j-league/grampus-move-up/</loc>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yoshito Okubo]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/22/soccer/j-league/time-will-tell-if-reds-revival-is-strong-enough-to-last/</loc>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[On the up: Urawa Reds midfielder Yuki Abe (right) keeps Kawasaki Frontale's Kengo Nakamura at bay on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/10/11/soccer/j-league/sanfrecce-jubilo-advance-to-nabisco-cup-final/</loc>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20101011a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20101011a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Final reckoning: Sanfrecce Hiroshima's Tadanari Lee stretches for the ball on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/18/soccer/j-league/reds-vegalta-settle-for-1-1-draw/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T18:54:42+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/09/soccer/j-league/nagatomo-nears-deal-with-cesena/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T18:54:52+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/24/soccer/j-league/takahara-to-join-s-koreas-suwon/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T18:54:56+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/10/31/soccer/j-league/kennedy-propels-grampus-to-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T18:56:25+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20101031a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20101031a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Closing in: Nagoya's Danilson Cordoba hurdles two Cerezo Osaka defenders at Toyota Stadium on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/03/18/soccer/j-league/flying-start-suggests-frontale-finally-mean-business/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T18:56:28+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20100318n1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20100318n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Cloud nine: Chong Tese's late goal gave Kawasaki Frontale a 3-2 win over Nagoya Grampus last weekend.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/12/soccer/j-league/s-pulse-grampus-prove-championship-credentials/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T18:56:31+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20100812n1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20100812n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Leap of faith: Takuma Edamura celebrates scoring S-Pulse's winner against Kashima on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/08/soccer/j-league/king-kazu-breaks-own-own-j2-scoring-mark/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T19:02:08+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20100808a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20100808a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Cross-body kick: Shimizu S-Pulse midfielder Shinji Ono shoots during Saturday's J. League match against Kashima Antlers at Outsourcing Stadium in Shizuoka Pref. S-Pulse won 2-1.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/03/03/soccer/j-league/frontale-placing-hopes-on-inamoto/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T19:02:10+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20100303a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20100303a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Second stint: Tsutomu Takahata, manager of Kawasaki Frontale, says veteran Junichi Inamoto will be a key addition for his club this season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/12/09/soccer/j-league/tokyo-left-to-pick-up-pieces-after-nightmare-year/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T19:02:12+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20101209n1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20101209n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[What goes up: Hokuto Nakamura (top) and FC Tokyo were relegated from the J. League first division on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/12/soccer/j-league/shimizu-thrash-sendai-to-maintain-j-league-top-spot/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T19:02:15+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/12/26/soccer/j-league/stojkovic-oliveira-dislike-schedule/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T19:02:18+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/10/20/soccer/j-league/omiya-president-plans-to-resign/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T19:02:23+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/10/28/soccer/j-league/omiya-ardija-names-new-president/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T19:02:27+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/12/31/soccer/j-league/makino-oks-move-to-cologne/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T19:02:32+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/10/10/soccer/j-league/otsuka-sparks-gamba-to-emperors-cup-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T19:02:36+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/11/01/soccer/j-league/grampus-in-control/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T19:02:42+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/03/07/soccer/j-league/antlers-show-class-against-reds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T19:03:36+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20100307a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20100307a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[On the attack: Reds' Yosuke Kashiwagi moves the ball as Antlers midfielder Mitsuo Ogasawara defends during Kashima's 2-0 victory on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/06/soccer/j-league/jfa-in-no-rush-for-new-manager/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T19:03:37+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/10/12/soccer/j-league/kashiwa-reysol-take-emperors-cup-beating-out-vissel-kobe/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T19:05:16+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20101012a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20101012a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Leandro Domingues leaps for joy after scoring his second goal, leading Kashiwa Reysol to a 2-1 win over Vissel Kobe in the third round of the Emperor's Cup on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/07/soccer/j-league/stojkovic-criticizes-players-after-loss-to-reds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T19:05:16+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20100507a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20100507a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Line of fire: Urawa's Genki Haraguchi shoots as Nagoya's Takahiro Masukawa defends in J. League action on Wednesday at Saitama Stadium. Reds won 2-1.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/01/soccer/j-league/antlers-bounce-back-after-draw/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T19:05:22+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20100801a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20100801a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Head-to-head: Antlers midfielder Takuya Nozawa (right) beats Kobe's Ryosuke Matsuoka in the air to score a goal in the first half in Kashima, Ibaraki Pref., on Saturday. Kashima defeated Vissel 3-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/30/soccer/j-league/gilsinho-led-jubilo-blank-vissel/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T19:05:31+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/09/08/soccer/j-league/urawas-yamada-sidelined-with-fractured-fibula/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T19:05:31+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/03/13/soccer/j-league/omiyas-tsukamoto-has-bone-cancer-surgery/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T19:05:40+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/27/soccer/j-league/hara-gives-deadline-for-coach-candidates/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T19:05:40+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/28/soccer/j-league/no-regrets-as-inamoto-reflects-on-nomadic-career/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T19:09:27+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20100828a2a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20100828a2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Personal growth: Kawasaki Frontale's Junichi Inamoto says he matured through his experiences playing overseas for several years.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/03/22/soccer/j-league/miyazawa-earns-yamagata-point-against-reds-grampus-beat-jubilo/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T19:09:32+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20100322a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20100322a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fair means or foul: Urawa's Tomoya Ugajin goes down under a tackle against Montedio Yamagata on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/11/21/soccer/j-league/grampus-beat-bellmare-win-first-j-league-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T19:09:37+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20101121a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20101121a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[HOW SWEET IT IS: Nagoya Grampus players, staff members and fans celebrate the team's J. League title-clinching victory over Shonan Bellmare on Saturday. It was Grampus' first J. League title.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/09/20/soccer/j-league/tokyo-sacks-jofuku-hires-okuma/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T19:09:41+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/10/17/soccer/j-league/antlers-collapse-to-hand-lowly-bellmare-draw/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T19:09:46+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/12/05/soccer/j-league/king-kazu-breaks-own-j2-record/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T19:09:50+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/10/22/soccer/j-league/alleged-scandal-wont-affect-jfa-ogura/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T19:10:00+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/09/30/soccer/j-league/gamba-making-late-surge-to-join-championship-race/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T19:17:46+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20100930n1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20100930n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Seize the day: Sota Nakazawa (center) and Gamba Osaka are making a late play for the J. League title.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/20/soccer/j-league/s-pulse-beating-strong-going-into-world-cup-break/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T19:17:48+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20100520n1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20100520n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[S-Express: Shinji Okazaki (left) has helped Shimizu S-Pulse lead the J. League for most of this season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/28/soccer/j-league/hyodo-leads-s-pulse-to-home-triumph-over-cerezo/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T19:17:51+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20100728a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20100728a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Setting a play: Kashima Antlers forward Marquinhos (18) gets into position to receive a cross during Tuesday's J. League match against Albirex Niigata at Kashima Stadium. The match ended in a 2-2 draw.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/06/30/soccer/j-league/j-league-to-run-tokyo-verdy/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T19:17:56+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/10/25/soccer/j-league/no-respite-for-omiya/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T19:17:56+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/10/13/soccer/j-league/omiyas-watanabe-issues-apology/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T19:18:00+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/10/03/soccer/j-league/onos-big-early-goal-helps-s-pulse-draw/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T19:18:05+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/12/24/soccer/j-league/s-pulse-brings-takahara-home/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T19:18:09+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/11/09/soccer/j-league/marinos-kurihara-hurts-hamstring/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T19:18:13+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/12/18/soccer/j-league/yanagishita-under-contract-for-2011-jubilo/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T19:18:17+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/12/21/soccer/j-league/players-make-cash-demand-to-jfa/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T19:18:22+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/23/soccer/j-league/grampus-pull-away-at-top-of-table/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T19:20:23+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20100823a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20100823a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Close quarters: Gamba's Shoki Hirai (right) takes on Nagoya's Naoshi Nakamura on Sunday night.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/11/18/soccer/j-league/still-work-to-do-before-grampus-lay-hands-on-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T19:20:23+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20101118n1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20101118n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Good job: Nagoya Grampus manager Dragan Stojkovic congratulates goalscorer Takahiro Masukawa on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/21/soccer/j-league/ohigashi-named-j-league-boss/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T19:20:33+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/11/11/soccer/j-league/omiya-tops-shonan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T19:20:34+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/20/soccer/j-league/striker-maki-to-join-russias-amkar/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T19:20:47+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/11/30/soccer/j-league/urawa-confirms-finkes-departure/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T19:20:47+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/09/01/soccer/j-league/calf-injury-sidelines-gambas-endo/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T19:20:55+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/12/11/soccer/j-league/ghotbi-named-s-pulse-manager/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T19:20:55+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/06/20/soccer/j-league/mizuno-set-to-join-kashiwa/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T19:21:00+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/09/26/soccer/j-league/fc-tokyos-okuma-comes-up-short-in-return-to-top-job/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T19:27:08+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20100926a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20100926a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Scoring maestro: Josh Kennedy bags a pair of goals for Nagoya Grampus in the second half of a 5-1 win over Shimizu S-Pulse on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/01/soccer/j-league/just-business-as-usual-for-league-leading-antlers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T19:27:09+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20100401n1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20100401n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Into the breach: Yasushi Endo has ensured Kashima Antlers' injury problems have not affected results.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/09/18/soccer/j-league/konno-adjusts-as-fc-tokyo-fights-relegation/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T19:27:11+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20100918a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20100918a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Battle for survival: FC Tokyo's Yasuyuki Konno (left) has seen his team's fortunes take a dramatic turn for the worse since the J. League season began.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/10/22/soccer/j-league/kanai-caught-driving-sans-license/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T19:27:12+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/02/22/soccer/j-league/marinos-reach-deal-with-nakamura/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T19:27:14+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/10/16/soccer/j-league/komano-sidelined-for-three-months/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T19:27:17+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/29/soccer/j-league/fc-tokyo-squanders-opportunity-at-home/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T19:27:17+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/27/soccer/j-league/yanagisawa-double-lifts-kyoto/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T19:27:18+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/11/15/soccer/j-league/kashima-keep-up-with-nagoya-grampus-well-positioned-for-next-game/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T19:27:22+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/08/soccer/j-league/albirex-add-ashby-three-imports/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T19:27:22+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/09/20/soccer/j-league/sendai-climbs-up/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T19:27:27+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/10/30/soccer/j-league/verdy-gets-j-leagues-ok-to-continue-operations/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T19:27:31+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/11/08/soccer/j-league/antlers-revive-slim-title-hopes-with-win-over-grampus/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T19:37:42+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20101108a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20101108a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[One is enough: Kashima Antlers striker Marquinhos (18) celebrates his goal in the 59th minute against first-place Nagoya Grampus on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/16/soccer/j-league/frontale-warm-up-for-grampus-with-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T19:37:47+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20100816a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20100816a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Coming through: Kawasaki's Junichi Inamoto (right) drives at the Sanfrecce defense on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/03/04/soccer/j-league/stojkovic-hopeful-newcomers-will-bolster-grampus/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T19:37:48+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20100304a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20100304a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Optimistic outlook: Nagoya Grampus manager Dragan Stojkovic, beginning his third season in charge, considers defender Marcus Tulio Tanaka to be the key to the team's overhaul as it aims to capture a J. League title this season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/12/06/soccer/j-league/seven-grampus-players-up-for-mvp/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T19:37:48+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/09/13/soccer/j-league/grampus-maintain-lead-in-j-league-with-win-over-montedio/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T19:37:54+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/01/soccer/j-league/tokyo-rescues-point/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T19:37:55+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/11/28/soccer/j-league/vissel-edge-s-pulse-on-mogis-83rd-minute-goal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T19:37:55+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/12/02/soccer/j-league/takahata-wont-return-to-frontale/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T19:38:00+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/23/soccer/j-league/otake-guides-fc-tokyo-to-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T19:38:01+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/09/soccer/j-league/tulios-late-game-header-sees-grampus-past-fc-tokyo/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T19:38:01+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/22/soccer/j-league/clubs-cope-with-roster-changes-as-season-resumes-after-world-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T19:39:33+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20100722n1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20100722n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[New challenge: World Cup veteran Atsuto Uchida (right), seen training with his new Schalke teammates in Germany, is one of several Japanese players to switch teams after soccer's quadrennial extravaganza.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/12/05/soccer/j-league/vissel-avoids-relegation-by-winning-season-finale/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T19:39:36+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20101205a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20101205a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Strong finish: Vissel Kobe's Takayuki Yoshida scores the first of his two goals in the 31st minute on Saturday against Urawa Reds.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/11/soccer/j-league/tulio-off-the-mark-as-grampus-beat-sanga/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T19:39:40+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/11/07/soccer/j-league/gamba-rally-for-disappointing-draw/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T19:51:10+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20101107a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20101107a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Winning goal: Cerezo Osaka forward Rui Komatsu reacts after scoring the match's only goal in the 82nd minute during Saturday's J. League first-division showdown against Shimizu S-Pulse at Kincho Stadium on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/03/02/soccer/j-league/finkes-vision-slowly-taking-root-at-urawa/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T19:51:12+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20100302a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20100302a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Grand scheme: Urawa Reds manager Volker Finke is hoping to see the fruits of his labor against Kashima Antlers on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/26/soccer/j-league/cerezo-albirex-come-from-behind-to-enter-title-race/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T19:51:14+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20100826n1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20100826n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[In the pink: Fit-again striker Akihiro Ienaga (left) has helped Cerezo Osaka into second place in the J. League table.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/06/10/soccer/j-league/fc-tokyo-rallies-to-reach-quarters/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T19:51:17+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/25/soccer/j-league/antlers-rally-from-two-goal-deficit/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T19:51:18+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/14/soccer/j-league/kitamura-lifts-montedio-to-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T19:51:23+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/03/soccer/j-league/kawashima-chong-headed-to-europe/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T19:51:28+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/10/soccer/j-league/kennedys-double-helps-grampus-close-gap-on-league-leaders-s-pulse/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T19:57:25+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20100510a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20100510a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Assist: Nagoya's Marcus Tulio Tanaka crosses as Vegalta's Yuki Nakashima challenges in Sendai on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/22/soccer/j-league/inui-cerezo-outplay-antlers-in-big-match/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T19:57:27+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20100822a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20100822a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Getting physical: The Antlers' Mitsuo Ogasawara (left) and Cerezo's Takashi Inui vie for the ball during Saturday's game at Kashima Stadium.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/02/soccer/j-league/nozawa-spearheads-antlers-to-victory-over-rival-gamba/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T20:16:08+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20100502a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20100502a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Beautiful kick: Antlers midfielder Takuya Nozawa scores a 68th-minute goal for his team in a 2-1 victory over Gamba Osaka on Saturday at Kashima Stadium.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/09/16/soccer/j-league/level-playing-field-keeps-grampus-feet-on-ground/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T20:16:10+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20100916n1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20100916n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Steady as she goes: A goal from Keiji Tamada (right) last weekend extended Nagoya Grampus' lead at the top of the J. League to seven points.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/17/soccer/j-league/antlers-blast-grampus-to-ease-pain-of-acl-exit/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T20:18:12+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20100517a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20100517a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Going nowhere: Kashima's Daiki Iwamasa and Mitsuo Ogasawara get to grips with Nagoya's Josh Kennedy on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/28/soccer/j-league/omiya-manager-chang-steps-down/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T20:18:16+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/09/soccer/j-league/j-leagues-australians-keeping-fingers-crossed-for-world-cup-callup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T20:34:17+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20100509a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20100509a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Home and away: Nagoya striker Josh Kennedy is hoping to make an impact for Australia at the World Cup.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/18/soccer/j-league/okazaki-notches-equalizer-to-keep-s-pulse-unbeaten/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T20:34:22+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/15/soccer/j-league/fc-tokyo-victorious/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T20:34:27+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/05/soccer/j-league/sendai-beats-antlers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T20:34:32+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/02/27/soccer/j-league/f-marinos-acquire-nakamura/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T20:36:10+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/02/27/soccer/j-league/oliveira-says-antlers-hungry-for-another-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T20:40:48+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20100227a2a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20100227a2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Raring to go: Kashima Antlers captain Mitsuo Ogasawara (40) and Gamba Osaka goalkeeper Yosuke Fujigaya shake hands during a Friday news conference at a Tokyo hotel as Antlers manager Oswaldo Oliveira (left) and Gamba manager Akira Nishino look on. The Fuji Xerox Super Cup, featuring Antlers and Gamba, is set for Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/06/27/baseball/japanese-baseball/catchers-stepping-up-contributions-at-plate/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T20:47:44+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/09/15/baseball/japanese-baseball/ogasawara-wields-big-stick-for-surging-giants/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T20:50:22+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20100915j1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100915j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Textbook swing: Giants slugger Michihiro Ogasawara hits a solo homer in the fifth inning against the Swallows on Tuesday at Jingu Stadium. Yomiuri beat Tokyo Yakult 3-2.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/09/10/baseball/japanese-baseball/standridge-key-figure-for-tigers-down-stretch/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T20:53:52+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/11/08/baseball/japanese-baseball/batting-center-hit-hard-by-recession/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T21:04:09+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20101108n1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20101108n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kuko Batting Center]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/02/13/baseball/japanese-baseball/fighters-counting-on-nakata-with-move-to-outfield/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T21:04:11+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20100213n1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100213n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Transition: Hokkaido Nippon Ham's Sho Nakata will play the outfield this year after starting his career at third base.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/29/baseball/japanese-baseball/swallows-hope-replacement-manager-ogawa-can-turn-things-around/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T21:04:15+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20100529n1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100529n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Difficult decision: Shigeru Takada failed to stop the Swallows' recent nose dive, and so he stepped down as manager earlier this week.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/09/18/baseball/japanese-baseball/pitching-down-stretch-puts-dragons-in-position-to-take-cl-pennant/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T21:04:22+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20100918n1b.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100918n1b.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Unlikely hero: Dragons pitcher Daisuke Yamai has helped the club remain in the hunt for the Central League title while Kazuki Yoshimi battles an injury.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/02/baseball/japanese-baseball/high-powered-giants-tigers-renew-fierce-rivalry/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T21:04:22+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20100702n1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100702n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Three's company: Yomiuri Giants slugger Alex Ramirez hit three homers against the Hiroshima Carp on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/11/25/soccer/no-time-for-drama-as-coldblooded-grampus-get-job-done/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T21:04:26+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20101125ama.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20101125ama.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Heart of the matter: Colombian midfielder Danilson Cordoba has been a crucial component in Nagoya Grampus' title-winning side.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/11/03/baseball/japanese-baseball/marines-excited-to-play-at-home-again/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T21:14:38+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20101103n1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20101103n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Living legend: Masaichi Kaneda, a 400-game winner during his illustrious pitching career, tosses the ceremonial first pitch and salutes the crowd before Game 3 of the Japan Series at Chiba Marine Stadium on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/03/19/baseball/japanese-baseball/guts-shows-off-his-softer-side/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T21:14:38+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20100319n1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100319n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[New role: Michael Jordan was unanimously approved by the NBA's Board of Governors as the new owner of the Charlotte Bobcats on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/09/03/baseball/japanese-baseball/orixs-kaneko-on-fire-as-buffs-chase-playoffs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T21:14:48+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20100903n1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100903n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Perfect 10: Orix ace Chihiro Kaneko is 10-0 with a 1.82 ERA in his last 10 starts for the Buffaloes.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/01/30/baseball/japanese-baseball/lions-rookie-hurler-kikuchi-sounds-like-a-young-man-in-a-hurry/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T21:17:12+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/03/24/baseball/japanese-baseball/home-runs-could-turn-fun-loving-lions-into-a-dancing-machine/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T21:18:45+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/11/07/baseball/japanese-baseball/rooting-for-dragons-is-a-nagoya-tradition/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T21:19:55+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/11/04/baseball/japanese-baseball/imae-kiyota-make-case-for-japan-series-mvp-award-consideration/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T21:20:49+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/11/01/baseball/japanese-baseball/marines-iguchi-knows-key-to-playoff-success/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T21:26:02+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20101101n1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20101101n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Pursuit of victory: Marines second baseman Tadahito Iguchi (right) has played on four championship teams during his successful career, including a pair of World Series-winning clubs.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/12/02/soccer/japan-facing-uphill-struggle-as-world-cup-decision-looms/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T21:26:15+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20101202ama.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20101202ama.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Eye of the storm: FIFA president Sepp Blatter will oversee the voting for the 2018 and 2022 World Cup hosting rights on Thursday in Zurich.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/10/25/baseball/japanese-baseball/veteran-guile-wisdom-aided-dragons-in-cl-climax-series-clincher/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T21:29:39+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20101025n1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20101025n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Aged like a fine wine: Kazuhiro Wada's series-clinching hit in the ninth inning capped a productive night for four of the Dragons' oldest players on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/12/05/baseball/japanese-baseball/valentine-says-npb-needs-major-reform/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T21:30:45+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/02/11/soccer/action-not-words-needed-to-save-japan-from-humiliation/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T21:44:54+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20100211ama.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20100211ama.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Still waiting: Keiji Tamada has been a regular in Takeshi Okada's national team without ever fully convincing.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/06/27/soccer/victory-over-denmark-gives-japan-inspiration/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T21:46:17+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/29/soccer/world-cup-squad-taking-shape-ahead-of-may-10-decision/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T21:49:13+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20100429ama.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20100429ama.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Welcome aboard: Yasuhito Endo is a certainty for Takeshi Okada's World Cup squad.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/06/22/soccer/attack-as-well-as-defense-needed-to-secure-qualification/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T21:49:14+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20100622ama.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20100622ama.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tight fit: Shinji Okazaki could not add to Japan's one goal scored at the 2010 World Cup after coming on as a substitute against the Netherlands on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/01/21/soccer/okada-straying-from-beaten-path-with-ogasawara-callup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T21:49:28+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20100121ama.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20100121ama.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Call of duty: A surprise callup for reigning J. League player of the year Mitsuo Ogasawara (right) suggests not all is going smoothly for Takeshi Okada's national team.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/18/more-sports/swimming/kitajima-returns-to-spotlight/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T21:54:08+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20100120s1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20100120s1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Making a splash: Kosuke Kitajima swims in the 100-meter breaststroke competition on Monday at the Southern California Grand Prix in Long Beach, Calif. Kitajima finished first in the event with a time of 52.17 seconds. The four-time Olympic gold medalist says he was delighted to have this rare opportunity to compete against Beijing Games icon Michael Phelps (below right), who placed fifth.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/03/20/more-sports/tsps-offering-class-for-boat-license/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T21:54:19+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/01/07/soccer/nagoya-flexing-muscles-with-ambitious-big-name-signings/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T21:58:48+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/13/soccer/no-room-for-sentiment-as-okada-separates-men-from-boys/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T22:15:43+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20100513ama.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20100513ama.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Let's get physical: Albirex Niigata striker Kisho Yano (left) was one of the few surprises in national team manager Takeshi Okada's 23-man squad for the World Cup.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/02/soccer/japan-impressed-despite-falling-short-of-okadas-goal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T22:15:46+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20100702ama.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20100702ama.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Well done: The Blue Samurai's inspired World Cup performance, after a calamitous warmup campaign, came at a key moment for the game in Japan.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/10/14/soccer/zaccheroni-hits-ground-running-as-new-era-starts-in-style/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T22:15:48+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20101014ama.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20101014ama.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Center of attention: National team captain Makoto Hasebe has helped new manager Alberto Zaccheroni get his reign off to an impressive start.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/02/18/soccer/time-for-okada-to-step-back-and-take-stock/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T22:15:53+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20100218ama.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20100218ama.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[No holds barred: Japan's 3-1 defeat to South Korea last weekend was not pretty but at least it was competitive.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/06/03/soccer/battling-performance-leaves-nakamuras-place-in-doubt/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T22:18:12+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20100603ama.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20100603ama.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Out of favor: Shunsuke Nakamura (right) may have to make do with a place on the bench during Japan's World Cup campaign in South Africa.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/09/02/soccer/zaccheroni-appointment-ends-painful-search-for-manager/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T22:28:04+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20100902ama.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20100902ama.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Worth the wait?: Former Juventus manager Alberto Zaccheroni was named as Japan's new national team manager after a search that began more than two months ago.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/06/17/soccer/bold-changes-rewarded-as-okada-gets-team-tactics-right/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T22:28:06+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20100617ama.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20100617ama.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Blue Monday: Manager Takeshi Okada's decision to start with Daisuke Matsui instead of Shunsuke Nakamura against Cameroon paid off in spades.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/15/soccer/old-faces-need-new-approach-with-world-cup-looming/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T22:28:08+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20100415ama.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20100415ama.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Safe bet: Shunsuke Nakamura did not impress in last week's friendly defeat to Serbia, but his place in Takeshi Okada's World Cup squad is secure.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/29/soccer/steady-japan-works-balancing-act/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T22:28:57+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/27/soccer/okadas-moment-of-weakness-sets-worst-possible-example/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T22:35:04+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20100527ama.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20100527ama.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Loose tongue: National team manager Takeshi Okada appeared to offer his resignation after Monday's defeat to South Korea, only to backtrack on his comments a day later.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/09/23/soccer/kagawa-hits-headlines-as-jofuku-becomes-yesterdays-news/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T22:35:15+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20100923ama.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20100923ama.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Man of the moment: Shinji Kagawa's performance in Borussia Dortmund's 3-1 win over Schalke on Sunday has brought him Europe-wide recognition.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/30/more-sports/judo/takahashi-claims-national-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T22:37:13+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/03/25/soccer/honda-breathes-life-into-japans-world-cup-aspirations/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T22:49:06+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20100325ama.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20100325ama.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Blond ambition: Keisuke Honda has made a huge impact since joining CSKA Moscow at the start of the year and could hold the key to Japan's World Cup chances.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/09/09/soccer/hara-serves-up-feast-for-zaccheronis-first-taste-of-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T22:49:12+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20100909ama.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20100909ama.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Facing the future: Shinji Kagawa and Takayuki Morimoto can expect to be at the forefront of Alberto Zaccheroni's national team.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/01/23/soccer/world-cup/japan-downs-qatar-on-late-goal-by-inoha/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T22:52:33+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sw20110123a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sw20110123a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Catalyst: Shinji Kagawa scores against Qatar in the 70th minute of their Asian Cup quarterfinal on Friday. Japan won 3-2.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/02/03/soccer/world-cup/zaccheroni-tips-nagatomo-to-shine/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T22:52:59+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/06/18/soccer/world-cup/nagai-hurts-ankle-prior-to-qualifier/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T22:53:17+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/05/12/soccer/world-cup/ogura-says-jfa-yet-to-reach-final-decision-regarding-copa/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T22:53:52+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sw20110512a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sw20110512a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[No go: Japan is unlikely to take on Neymar and Brazil at this summer's Copa America with player availability problems reportedly forcing the JFA to withdraw from the tournament.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/06/01/soccer/world-cup/zaccheroni-usami-get-acquainted/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T22:54:03+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/06/08/soccer/world-cup/kirin-cup-ends-with-zero-goals-as-japan-czech-republic-close-out-tourney/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T22:54:21+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sw20110608a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sw20110608a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Possession battle: Czech Republic midfielder Tomas Sivok and Japan counterpart Keisuke Honda vie for the ball in the first half of Tuesday's international friendly at Nissan Stadium. The match ended in a scoreless draw.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/01/15/soccer/world-cup/japan-edges-syria-on-hondas-late-pk/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T22:55:01+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sw20110115a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sw20110115a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Made to work: Keisuke Honda vies for the ball with Syria's Jehad Al Hussein in their Asian Cup first-round match in Doha on Thursday night. Japan won 2-1.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/06/02/soccer/world-cup/japan-peru-unable-to-find-back-of-net/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T22:55:15+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sw20110602a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sw20110602a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Foot clash: Peru midfielder Christian Cueva (left) and Japan midfielder Daigo Nishi vie for the ball during Wednesday's international friendly in Niigata. The match ended 0-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/06/19/soccer/world-cup/japan-women-tie-in-world-cup-tuneup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T22:56:09+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/06/07/soccer/world-cup/japan-grappling-with-zaccheronis-strategy/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T22:56:35+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/01/19/soccer/world-cup/okazaki-hits-hat-trick-as-japan-routs-saudis/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T22:57:48+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sw20110119a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sw20110119a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Goal rush: Shinji Okazaki (right) celbhis second goal against Saudi Arabia on Monday with teammate Ryoichi Maeda.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/05/16/soccer/world-cup/u-s-tops-japan-in-world-cup-tuneup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T22:58:50+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/02/01/soccer/world-cup/zaccheroni-aims-for-more-success-at-copa-america/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T22:59:22+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sw20110201a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sw20110201a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/01/24/soccer/world-cup/japan-south-korea-ready-for-showdown/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T22:59:24+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sw20110124a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sw20110124a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Rivals: Shinji Kagawa will try to help Japan top South Korea in the Asian Cup semifinals.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/06/29/soccer/world-cup/miyamas-goal-lifts-japan-past-new-zealand-at-womens-world-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T23:01:04+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sw20110629a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sw20110629a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Key kick: Aya Miyama scores the decisive goal against New Zealand in the second half of Monday's Women's World Cup match in Bochum, Germany. Japan won 2-1.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/06/20/soccer/world-cup/kuwaiti-goal-takes-shine-off-japans-winning-olympic-start/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T23:01:59+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sw20110620a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sw20110620a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[London calling: Striker Yuya Osako (right) takes the plaudits after scoring in Japan's Olympic qualifying 3-1 win over Kuwait at Toyota Stadium on Sunday night.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/03/17/soccer/world-cup/japan-may-face-n-z-montenegro-game-off/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T23:03:05+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/06/09/soccer/world-cup/zaccheroni-files-new-formation-away-after-successful-test/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T23:03:06+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sw20110609a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sw20110609a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Case for the defense: Atsuto Uchida heads the ball during Japan's 0-0 draw with the Czech Republic in Yokohama on Tuesday night.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/01/29/soccer/world-cup/honda-nominated-for-mvp-award/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T23:03:38+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/01/08/soccer/world-cup/depleted-japan-loses-defender/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T23:05:12+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/03/09/soccer/world-cup/japan-ranked-no-1/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T23:05:21+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/04/07/soccer/world-cup/jfa-to-rethink-earlier-decision-to-pull-out-of-copa-america/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T23:05:32+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sw20110407a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sw20110407a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Gone south: Japan could still face the likes of Peru and Ecuador at July's Copa America as the JFA plans to at least rethink its decision to withdraw from the event.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/01/16/soccer/world-cup/botched-appeal-costs-kawashima/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T23:05:41+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/04/04/soccer/world-cup/japan-unlikely-to-take-part-in-copa/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T23:05:52+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/04/18/soccer/world-cup/stuttgart-will-not-release-okazaki/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T23:07:10+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/04/26/soccer/world-cup/japan-to-play-peru-czech-republic/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T23:08:30+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/01/11/soccer/world-cup/yoshida-saves-japans-blushes-with-late-equalizer/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T23:08:49+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/01/27/soccer/world-cup/japan-reaches-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T23:10:44+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sw20110127a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sw20110127a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Lean on me: Japan striker Ryoichi Maeda competes for the ball with South Korea's Hwang Jae Won during their Asian Cup semifinal in Doha on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/07/11/soccer/world-cup/japan-triumphs-over-germany-to-reach-womens-world-cup-semis/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T23:14:51+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sw20110711a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sw20110711a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Substitute Karina Maruyama scores the winning goal in extra time against Germany, sending Japan into the semifinals of the Women's World Cup for the first time.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/10/12/soccer/world-cup/havenaar-japan-pulverize-tajikistan-in-2014-world-cup-qualifier/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T23:15:09+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sw20111012a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sw20111012a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[That winning feeling: Japan's Shinji Okazaki and his teammates had opportunities to celebrate all evening in an 8-0 victory over Tajikistan in a  World Cup qualifier in Osaka.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/09/02/soccer/world-cup/zac-demands-total-control/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T23:15:10+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sw20110902a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sw20110902a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[One shot: North Korea striker Chong Tese trains ahead of Friday's World Cup qualifier against Japan in Saitama.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/12/18/soccer/world-cup/santos-ready-for-duel-against-mighty-barca/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T23:15:13+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sw20111218a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sw20111218a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Key figure: Striker Neymar steps into the spotlight as Santos takes on Barcelona in Sunday's Club World Cup final.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/12/09/soccer/world-cup/kashiwa-beats-auckland-city-to-open-club-world-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T23:20:45+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sw20111209a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sw20111209a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Best foot forward: Kashiwa's Leandro Domingues competes against Auckland City's Manel Exposito Presseguer during their Club World Cup match on Thursday. Reysol won 2-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/09/03/soccer/world-cup/yoshidas-late-goal-propels-japan-past-north-korea/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T23:20:53+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sw20110903a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sw20110903a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Celebration time: Japan's players show their excitement after Maya Yoshida's injury-time goal against North Korea on Friday in the teams' first World Cup qualifier in Saitama. Japan beat North Korea 1-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/10/07/soccer/world-cup/zaccheroni-warns-japan-not-to-take-vietnam-friendly-lightly/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T23:20:58+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sw20111007a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sw20111007a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Full strength: Shinji Kagawa (center) and Yuto Nagatomo (right) take part in a training session ahead of Japan's friendly against Vietnam in Kobe on Friday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/11/12/soccer/world-cup/japan-dominates-play-in-thorough-shellacking-of-tajikistan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T23:21:10+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sw20111112a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sw20111112a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Successful start: Japan's Yasuyuki Konno scores a 36th-minute goal past Tajikistan goalkeeper in Friday's 2014 World Cup qualifier in Dushanbe. Japan beat the hosts 4-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/10/13/soccer/world-cup/kagawa-heads-back-to-germany-with-confidence-restored/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T23:21:12+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sw20111013a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sw20111013a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Best foot forward: Shinji Kagawa (right) is hoping to use his two-goal performance in Japan's 8-0 win over Tajikistan on Tuesday as a springboard to success with club side Borussia Dortmund.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/10/20/soccer/world-cup/japan-north-korea-to-play-on-turf/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T23:21:20+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/08/04/soccer/world-cup/nadeshiko-players-to-get-large-bonus/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T23:21:24+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/09/06/soccer/world-cup/hasebe-motivated-for-rematch-with-uzbeks/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T23:21:45+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sw20110906a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sw20110906a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[He's back: Makoto Hasebe wants to make his mark against Uzbekistan.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/08/24/soccer/world-cup/zaccheroni-says-japan-can-claim-world-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T23:23:45+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/08/20/soccer/world-cup/japan-tops-nadeshiko-league-squad/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T23:23:50+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/08/26/soccer/world-cup/zac-names-squad-for-first-qualifier/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T23:24:34+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/08/10/soccer/world-cup/match-with-s-korea-has-extra-meaning-for-lee/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T23:24:49+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/09/15/soccer/world-cup/kiyotake-helps-guide-cerezo-past-jeonbuk/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T23:28:16+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sw20110915a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sw20110915a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Airborne: Cerezo's Takahiro Ogihara fights for the ball during Wednesday's ACL match against Jeonbuk Motors. Osaka won 4-3.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/10/08/soccer/world-cup/lee-notches-winner-for-japan-against-vietnam/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T23:28:18+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sw20111008a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sw20111008a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Competitive fire: Japan's Yuto Nagatomo (left) and a Vietnam player vie for the ball in first-half action on Friday in Kobe. Japan beat Vietnam 1-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/08/11/soccer/world-cup/kagawa-steals-show-as-japan-routs-rival/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T23:28:20+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sw20110811a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sw20110811a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fully recovered: Japan's Shinji Kagawa scores the first of his two goals against South Korea on Wednesday at Sapporo Dome. Japan won 3-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/12/13/soccer/world-cup/barcelona-wary-of-jet-lag-after-touching-down-in-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T23:28:28+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sw20111213a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sw20111213a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Straight to work: Lionel Messi (left) trains with his Barcelona teammates in Yokohama on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/11/16/soccer/world-cup/north-korea-hands-japan-first-loss-under-zaccheroni/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T23:28:29+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sw20111116a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sw20111116a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Surrounded: Japan midfielder Hiroshi Kiyotake (11) vies for the ball against a trio of North Korea players during Tuesday's World Cup qualifier in Pyongyang. North Korea beat Japan 1-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/11/08/soccer/world-cup/zaccheroni-focused-at-scene-of-doha-triumph/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T23:29:28+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sw20111108a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sw20111108a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Warming up: National team manager Alberto Zaccheroni watches midfielder Genki Haraguchi stretch during a training camp in Doha on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/12/14/soccer/world-cup/barcelona-prepares-for-tough-foe-in-semifinal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T23:29:59+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/10/04/soccer/world-cup/sakai-replaces-kiyotake-for-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T23:30:05+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/10/11/soccer/world-cup/zaccheroni-ready-for-japan-to-create-opportunities-against-tajikistan-in-qualifier/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T23:30:19+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/11/17/soccer/world-cup/sawa-in-running-for-asian-award/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T23:31:02+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/09/09/soccer/world-cup/nadeshiko-book-place-at-london-olympics/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T23:32:14+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sw20110909a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sw20110909a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Northern exposure: Japan's Nahomi Kawasumi moves the ball against North Korea on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/12/16/soccer/world-cup/barcelona-crushes-al-sadd/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T23:32:29+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sw20111216a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sw20111216a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Bittersweet triumph: Barcelona's David Villa attempts a shot against Al Sadd during their semifinal match at the Club World Cup on Thursday in Yokohama. Barca won 4-0, but Villa suffered a broken tibia on the play.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/12/20/soccer/world-cup/world-champions-barcelona-still-hungry-for-more-silverware/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T23:38:05+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sw20111220a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sw20111220a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[It wasn't me: Barcelona defender Gerard Pique (left) protests his innocence after tangling with Santos striker Borges during the Club World Cup final in Yokohama on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/09/04/soccer/world-cup/zaccheroni-maintains-confidence-trust-in-players/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T23:38:40+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/09/12/soccer/world-cup/japan-wrap-up-olympic-qualifying-round-with-win-over-china/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T23:39:04+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/09/08/soccer/world-cup/zaccheroni-praises-japans-spirit-after-draw/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T23:41:55+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sw20110908a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sw20110908a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Honors even: Japan's Atsuto Uchida tries to break clear of Uzbekistan's Odil Akhmedov in Tashkent on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/09/06/soccer/world-cup/nadeshiko-find-way-past-australia/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T23:42:26+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/09/04/soccer/world-cup/japan-women-triumph/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T23:42:43+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sw20110904a2a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sw20110904a2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Back in action: Japan star Homare Sawa and her Women's World Cup-winning teammates return to the pitch on Saturday against South Korea in Jinan, China. Japan won 2-1.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/09/30/soccer/world-cup/nagatomo-returns-for-qualifier/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T23:42:48+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/07/29/soccer/world-cup/jfa-picks-23-players-for-training-camp/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T23:45:12+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/07/03/soccer/world-cup/sawas-hat-trick-powers-japan-in-rout-of-mexico/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T23:47:23+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sw20110703a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sw20110703a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Showing the way: Homare Sawa celebrates with teammate Nahomi Kawasumi after scoring against Mexico in their Women's World Cup Group B match on Friday. Japan won 4-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/07/20/soccer/world-cup/nadeshiko-japan-feted-upon-return/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T23:51:34+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sw20110720a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sw20110720a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Triumphant return: Japanese women's soccer coach Norio Sasaki (center) holds the Women's World Cup trophy as he poses for a photograph with the team during a news conference in Tokyo on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/07/23/soccer/world-cup/kumagai-issues-apology-for-actions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-16T23:52:20+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/02/11/baseball/japanese-baseball/dragons-counting-on-chen-for-solid-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-17T00:03:30+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/06/24/baseball/japanese-baseball/pl-struggled-at-gate-in-interleague/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-17T00:09:55+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20110624n1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20110624n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Familiar with the Central League: Softbank's Seiichi Uchikawa, who joined the Hawks as a free agent from the Yokohama BayStars in offseason, was named the MVP of interleague play this season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/05/09/baseball/japanese-baseball/standridge-keeps-ala-citizens-close-to-heart/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-17T00:09:58+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20110509n1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20110509n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Uneasy feeling: Alabama natives Jason Standridge, left, and Craig Brazell discuss the situation in their home state on Saturday in Yokohama.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/04/18/baseball/japanese-baseball/sledge-leading-charge-for-surprise-package-baystars/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-17T00:10:01+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20110418n1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20110418n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[New attitude: Terrmel Sledge wants to help the BayStars avoid a repeat of last season's 95-loss debacle.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/03/07/baseball/japanese-baseball/marines-putting-faith-in-young-duo-in-2011/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-17T00:10:05+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20110307n1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20110307n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[No spring in his step: Park Chan Ho was knocked around on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/01/17/baseball/japanese-baseball/fighters-rookie-saito-in-spotlight-at-practice/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-17T00:10:08+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20110117n1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20110117n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[All eyes on me: Fighters rookie pitcher Yuki Saito plays catch during his first day of camp in Kamagaya, Chiba Prefecture, on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/02/04/baseball/japanese-baseball/old-faces-appear-in-new-places-as-camp-opens/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-17T00:10:08+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20110204n1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20110204n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Welcome back: Kazuo Matsui returns to Nippon Pro Baseball with the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles this season after seven years in the major leagues.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/04/01/baseball/japanese-baseball/athletics-showing-commitment-to-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-17T00:31:24+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20110401n1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20110401n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Making a difference: Hideki Matsui and the Oakland Athletics are doing their share to help in the relief efforts after the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/05/30/baseball/japanese-baseball/falkenborg-feels-right-at-home-with-hawks/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-17T00:31:25+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20110530n1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20110530n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Home sweet home: Brian Falkenborg has enjoyed his time in Fukuoka with the Hawks.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/06/20/baseball/japanese-baseball/hawks-pa-league-stage-another-dominant-interleague-campaign/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-17T00:31:31+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20110620n1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20110620n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Big winners: The Pacific League-leading Fukuoka Softbank Hawks celebrate winning their third interleague title.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/04/10/baseball/japanese-baseball/bannister-in-no-mans-land-after-move-by-giants/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-17T00:40:52+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20110410n1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20110410n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[In limbo: Brian Bannister is prohibited from playing in Japan or the majors after leaving the Yomiuri Giants to return to the United States after last month's earthquake.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/05/02/baseball/japanese-baseball/woes-on-mound-continue-to-trouble-yomiuri/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-17T00:40:57+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20110502n1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20110502n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Good sign: Rookie Hirokazu Sawamura has been one of the few bright spots in the Yomiuri rotation.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/05/16/baseball/japanese-baseball/nakata-finally-paying-off-for-fighters-brass/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-17T01:07:12+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20110516n1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20110516n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Finally: Sho Nakata is off to a hot start for the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/04/25/baseball/japanese-baseball/kanto-area-teams-take-hit-at-gate/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-17T01:07:17+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20110425n1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20110425n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Under lock and key: Marines ace Yoshihisa Naruse shut the door on the Lions with a four-hitter in Chiba Lotte's 2-0 victory on April 19.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/03/17/basketball/golden-kings-edge-jets-in-thriller/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-17T01:12:24+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sk20130317b1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20130317b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Jet power: Chiba guard Hiroki Sato, seen in action earlier this month against Cohey Aoki and the Tokyo Cinq Reves, lost to the Ryukyu Golden Kings 84-82 on Saturday in their bj-league series opener.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/05/23/baseball/japanese-baseball/sledge-pl-franchises-expect-to-top-cl-rivals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-17T01:36:37+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20110523n1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20110523n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[All knowing: Other high-profile predictions fizzled this week, but Masahiro Tanaka's guarantee of a win Friday was on the money.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/03/17/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/takanashi-places-second-in-norway/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-17T01:48:05+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/12/24/baseball/japanese-baseball/iwakuma-chen-intriguing-options-for-major-league-clubs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-17T01:56:26+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20111224n1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20111224n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Greener pastures: Taiwanese left-hander Chen Wei-yin has helped lead the Dragons to back-to-back Central League pennants.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/07/18/baseball/japanese-baseball/nakamura-thriving-despite-new-baseball/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-17T01:57:24+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20110718n1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20110718n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Must be the socks: Seibu's Takeya Nakamura leads the NPB with 26 home runs this season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/12/30/baseball/japanese-baseball/nobeoka-gakuen-captures-third-title-of-2011/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-17T02:01:17+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20111230j1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20111230j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[That winning feeling: Nobeoka Gakuen players celebrate their 88-55 win over Jinsei Gakuen in the Winter Cup championship game on Thursday at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/08/29/baseball/japanese-baseball/eagles-soar-into-race-for-final-playoff-spot/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-17T02:01:36+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20110829n1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20110829n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Heavy lifting: Takahiro Shiomi pitched the Eagles past the Hawks twice over a span of six days.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/03/17/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-turns-tables-on-upset-minded-tokitenku/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-17T09:55:08+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ss20130317b1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[ss20130317b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Laying down the law: Hakuho (left) takes on Tokitenku at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/03/17/soccer/j-league/marinos-beat-jubilo-to-maintain-perfect-start/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-17T09:57:31+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20130317a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20130317a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shoulder to shoulder: Jubilo Iwata's Ryoichi Maeda (left) and Yokohama F. Marinos' Shunsuke Nakamura compete for the ball during Marinos' 2-1 win on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/03/17/baseball/japanese-baseball/speeding-up-long-slow-games-should-be-a-priority/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-17T21:59:54+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/03/18/baseball/maeda-relaxed-as-japan-prepares-to-face-puerto-rico/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T01:39:15+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20130318o1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20130318o1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Testing the waters: Japan pitcher Kenta Maeda (right) and manager Koji Yamamoto share a joke at a news conference in San Francisco on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/03/18/baseball/dutch-prospect-profar-aiming-to-prolong-wbc-fairy-tale/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T01:40:35+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20130318o3a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20130318o3a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Late to the party: Highly rated infielder Jurickson Profar is enjoying his time at the 2013 World Baseball Classic after joining the Netherlands team after the second round as a replacement for an injured player.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/03/18/baseball/scouts-gather-for-precious-look-at-global-talent-at-wbc/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T01:43:05+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20130318o2a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20130318o2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[World fair: Right-hander Masahiro Tanaka is one of several Japan players drawing interest from major league scouts at the 2013 World Baseball Classic.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/03/18/sumo/basho-reports/toyonoshima-upsets-yokozuna-harumafuji/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T01:45:01+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ss20130318b1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[ss20130318b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Still perfect: Yokozuna Hakuho improves to 8-0 by beating Ikioi at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday in Osaka.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/03/18/basketball/evessa-sweep-brave-warriors-extend-winning-streak-to-five-games/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T01:52:05+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sk20130318b1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20130318b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Scoring is the focus: Osaka forward Mike Bell, going up for a dunk on Saturday, had 23- and 19-point performances in a pair of weekend home wins over Shinshu.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/03/18/soccer/kiyotake-shines-in-nuremberg-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T01:53:00+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/02/16/soccer/j-league/hashimoto-sidelined-for-six-months/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T17:05:21+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/02/07/soccer/j-league/striker-juninho-making-lasting-impression-with-frontale/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T17:07:57+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20110207a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20110207a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Not going anywhere: Juninho (10) is determined to see Kawasaki Frontale finally achieve their goal of winning the J. League title in the near future.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/03/03/soccer/j-league/antlers-target-swift-return-to-j-league-supremacy/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T17:07:59+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20110303a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20110303a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Try again: Kashima Antlers manager Oswaldo Oliveira wants to see his team back on top after finishing fourth in the J. League last season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/06/16/soccer/j-league/maeda-strikes-twice-in-jubilos-rout-over-kashiwa-reysol/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T17:08:01+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20110616a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20110616a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[In position: Jubilo Iwata's Ryoichi Maeda leaps for the ball during his team's 3-0 win over Kashiwa Reysol on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/01/26/soccer/j-league/nakamura-is-new-f-marinos-captain/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T17:08:02+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/10/24/soccer/j-league/avispa-relegated-after-one-season-in-top-flight/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T17:08:14+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20111024a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20111024a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Losing battle: Avispa's Hisashi Jogo (right) competes for the ball with Albirex's Daisuke Suzuki on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/06/21/soccer/j-league/nakamura-sidelined-for-three-weeks/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T17:08:15+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/11/21/soccer/j-league/reysol-move-closer-to-j-league-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T17:08:16+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20111121a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20111121a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[All to play for: Kashiwa's Leandro Domingues (left) competes with Shimizu's Kosuke Ota during Reysol's 2-1 win on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/08/20/soccer/j-league/strong-play-has-kofus-havenaar-out-of-fathers-shadow/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T17:08:20+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20110820a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20110820a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Potent force: Ventforet Kofu striker Mike Havenaar, who led J2 last season with 20 goals, has scored nine times for the Yamanashi-based club in 2011.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/09/09/soccer/j-league/former-goalkeeper-sanada-dies-at-43/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T17:08:20+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/12/20/soccer/j-league/former-captain-miyamoto-retires/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T17:08:21+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/08/01/soccer/j-league/reysol-slip-up-with-draw-at-vegalta/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T17:08:27+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/12/31/soccer/j-league/yokohama-fires-manager-kimura/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T17:08:29+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/07/19/soccer/j-league/avispa-earns-point-from-stalemate/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T17:08:33+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/12/07/soccer/j-league/havenaar-wants-to-play-in-europe/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T17:08:36+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/12/06/soccer/j-league/kashima-manager-oliveira-to-leave/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T17:08:44+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/11/24/soccer/j-league/nishino-to-leave-gamba-after-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T17:08:50+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/12/15/soccer/j-league/urawa-hires-ex-sanfrecce-boss/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T17:08:55+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/12/27/soccer/j-league/serrao-succeeds-nishino-at-gamba/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T17:09:00+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/12/22/soccer/j-league/reysol-eliminated-in-emperors-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T17:09:04+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/11/10/soccer/j-league/sanfrecce-cutting-ties-with-petrovic/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T17:09:09+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/02/19/soccer/j-league/healthy-mizuno-strives-to-contribute-for-kashiwa/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T17:10:56+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20110219a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20110219a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Young and wise: Winger Koki Mizuno, seen here with Celtic in 2009, is back in the J. League with Kashiwa Reysol but dreams of playing abroad again.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/04/24/soccer/j-league/vegalta-sendai-victorious-in-return/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T17:10:58+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20110424a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20110424a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tohoku's hero: Vegalta Sendai's Jiro Kamata scores on an 87th-minute header in the club's 2-1 win over Kawasaki Frontale on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/05/23/soccer/j-league/takahara-hits-brace-for-four-star-s-pulse/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T17:11:01+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20110523a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20110523a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Rolling back the years: Naohiro Takahara scores for Shimizu S-Pulse against Omiya Ardija at Nack5 Stadium on Sunday. Takahara scored twice as S-Pulse won 4-1.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/01/13/soccer/j-league/marinos-sign-striker-oguro/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T17:11:02+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/06/05/soccer/j-league/czech-republic-peru-settle-for-draw/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T17:11:11+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/11/04/soccer/j-league/reysol-two-rivals-still-in-hunt-for-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T17:11:14+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20111104a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20111104a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The chase is on: Reysol midfielder Leandro Domingues (10) and Albirex midfielder Gotoku Sakai pursue the ball during Thursday's J.League match in Kashiwa, Chiba Prefecture. Kashiwa defeated Niigata 4-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/08/08/soccer/j-league/nagai-scores-as-grampus-close-in-on-leaders/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T17:11:16+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20110808a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20110808a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Head on: Grampus defender Takahiro Masukawa challenges Jubilo goalkeeper Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi on Sunday night.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/09/26/soccer/j-league/ardija-keep-reysol-off-top-of-j-league-table/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T17:11:17+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20110926a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20110926a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tight at the top: Omiya striker Rafael holds off Kashiwa defender Hiroki Sakai during Ardija's 3-1 win on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/10/25/soccer/j-league/gamba-to-build-new-stadium-by-2014/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T17:11:23+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/03/04/soccer/j-league/survival-on-top-of-agenda-for-j-leagues-lower-half/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T17:14:37+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20110304a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20110304a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Main man: Ryoichi Maeda, who helped lead Jubilo Iwata to the Nabisco Cup title in 2010, will be counted on to keep the club in the J. League's first division this season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/02/04/soccer/j-league/danilson-out-with-foot-injury/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T17:14:40+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/05/08/soccer/j-league/albirex-not-satisfied-after-tie-with-ardija/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T17:14:41+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20110508a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20110508a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[In the spotlight: Reysol's Hideaki Kitajima (right) passes the ball during Saturday's game against Reds at National Stadium. The forward scored twice to help Kashiwa beat Urawa 3-1.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/07/28/soccer/j-league/lee-leads-late-onslaught-as-gamba-rolls-through-antlers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T17:14:49+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20110728a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20110728a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Take control: Frontale's Yu Kobayashi moves the ball against Hiroshima during their Nabisco Cup match on Wednesday in Kawasaki.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/09/24/soccer/j-league/tashiro-antlers-not-ready-to-relinquish-j-league-crown/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T17:14:51+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20110924a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20110924a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hopeful: Kashima Antlers striker Yuzo Tashiro, who has scored six goals in the last eight games, is hoping his side can climb up to at least third place in the remaining months of the J.League season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/12/04/soccer/j-league/reysol-complete-storybook-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T17:15:08+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20111204a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20111204a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Members of the Kashiwa Reysol soccer club celebrate their 2011 J. League championship Saturday after a season-ending 3-1 victory over the Urawa Reds. Kashiwa was the J2 champion in 2010.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/03/29/soccer/j-league/stojkovic-hints-at-cameo-on-pitch/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T17:25:40+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20110329a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20110329a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Rolling back the years: Nagoya Grampus manager and former player Dragan Stojkovic may lace up his boots once again for Tuesday night's charity match.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/06/28/soccer/j-league/usami-agrees-to-bayern-loan-move/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T17:25:42+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20110628a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20110628a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fly boy: Takashi Usami speaks at a news conference to announce his loan move to Bayern Munich on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/11/27/soccer/j-league/reysol-stay-on-course-to-earn-j-league-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T17:25:57+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20111127a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20111127a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[On target: Kashiwa Reysol standout Leandro Domingues scores a tying goal in the 65th minute against Cerezo Osaka on Saturday. The J.?League match ended in a 1-1 draw.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/10/17/soccer/j-league/wagner-fires-kashiwa-into-j-league-top-spot/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T17:26:00+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20111017a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20111017a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Full frontal: Kashiwa's Masakatsu Sawa (left) tries to escape the attentions of Yamagata's Takumi Yamada on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/08/29/soccer/j-league/gamba-hangs-on-to-top-spot-in-j-league-table/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T17:26:08+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20110829a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20110829a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Pushing forward: Gamba's Takuya Takei attempts to keep the ball away from Kobe's Kunie Kitamoto on Sunday in Kobe. Gamba won 4-0 to stay atop the league table.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/02/27/soccer/j-league/narazaki-saves-day-for-grampus-in-xerox-super-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T17:57:07+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20110227a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20110227a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[In position: Nagoya Grampus goalkeeper Seigo Narazaki stops a penalty shot in the shootout against Kashima Antlers on Saturday in the Xerox Super Cup.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/06/03/soccer/j-league/teenage-sensation-usami-set-for-bayern-switch/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T17:57:12+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20110603a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20110603a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Bayern-bound: Takashi Usami (with ball) looks set to leave Gamba Osaka for German giant Bayern Munich.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/03/10/soccer/j-league/japanese-players-to-form-union/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T17:57:15+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/07/24/soccer/j-league/marinos-edge-vissel-extend-unbeaten-streak/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T17:57:17+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20110724a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20110724a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Heat of the night: Marinos midfielder Hiroyuki Taniguchi (right) and Vissel defender Junya Tanaka compete for the ball in first-half action on Saturday at Nissan Stadium.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/09/18/soccer/j-league/shimizus-omae-scores-winner-in-ljungbergs-first-start-with-club/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T17:57:19+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20110918a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20110918a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Go get it: Shimizu newcomer Freddie Ljungberg (left) and Urawa midfielder Yosuke Kashiwagi vie for the ball during Saturday's match in Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture. S-Pulse beat Reds 1-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/03/13/soccer/j-league/jfa-evacuates-150-students-workers-from-training-center/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T17:57:23+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/07/01/soccer/j-league/s-pulse-fined-for-nuke-banner-row/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T17:57:25+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/11/20/soccer/j-league/grampus-climb-into-first-place-after-dramatic-triumph/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T17:57:30+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20111120a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20111120a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[By any means: Yokohama F. Marinos veteran Shunsuke Nakamura (left) and Josh Kennedy of Nagoya Grampus vie for the ball during Saturday's J.?League match in Yokohama. Nagoya won 2-1.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/07/11/soccer/j-league/kims-first-j-league-goal-clinches-win-for-gamba/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T17:57:31+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/12/02/soccer/j-league/jofuku-set-to-take-over-at-ventforet/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T17:57:35+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/12/22/soccer/j-league/jorginho-poised-to-lead-kashima/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T17:57:42+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/01/01/soccer/j-league/miyaichi-sets-sights-on-arsenal-berth/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T17:59:03+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20110101a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20110101a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[New gun: Chukyodai Chukyo High School striker Ryo Miyaichi (right) takes on Kumiyama on Friday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/04/02/soccer/j-league/frontales-soma-says-being-manager-no-easy-task/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T17:59:04+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20110402a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20110402a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Experienced hand: Kawasaki Frontale manager Naoki Soma earned 58 caps playing for Japan and was a member of the 1998 World Cup squad.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/05/29/soccer/j-league/tanaka-double-guides-leaders-reysol-past-vissel/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T17:59:06+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20110529a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20110529a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Show of respect: Kashiwa Reysol fans congratulate Junya Tanaka (18) after his 24th-minute goal on Saturday against Vissel Kobe. Reysol won 3-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/02/24/soccer/j-league/injured-nakamura-to-miss-opener/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T17:59:11+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/03/27/soccer/j-league/soccer-practice-draws-big-crowd/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T17:59:12+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/06/11/soccer/j-league/reds-extend-forward-haraguchi/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T17:59:12+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/10/29/soccer/j-league/yamada-hoping-nabisco-final-can-spark-reds-survival/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T17:59:15+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20111029a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Red alert: Naoki Yamada is hoping Saturday's Nabisco Cup final can offer Urawa Reds respite from their J. League troubles.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/07/14/soccer/j-league/reysol-recover-from-early-setback-to-maintain-top-spot-in-league-table/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T17:59:15+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20110714a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20110714a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[No holding back: Reysol's Hiroki Sakai, left, celebrates with teammate Leandro Domingues after Leandro's tying goal against Sanfrecce on Wednesday night. Reysol won 3-1.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/12/06/soccer/j-league/leandro-domingues-named-j-league-mvp/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T17:59:15+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20111206a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20111206a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Leandro Domingues]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/01/14/soccer/j-league/juninho-misses-frontale-training/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T17:59:17+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/12/02/soccer/j-league/lopes-to-replace-nishino-at-gamba/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T17:59:24+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/01/22/soccer/j-league/sendai-latest-stop-for-marquinhos/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T17:59:25+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/06/05/soccer/j-league/zico-participates-in-charity-match/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T17:59:28+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/12/18/soccer/j-league/f-marinos-reach-quarterfinals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T17:59:30+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/05/27/soccer/j-league/honda-bags-two-goals-for-victorious-cska/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T17:59:38+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/12/25/soccer/j-league/kyoto-sanga-advance-to-emperors-cup-semis/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T17:59:39+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/12/30/soccer/j-league/kyoto-fc-tokyo-reach-emperors-cup-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T17:59:49+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/11/20/soccer/j-league/fc-tokyo-headed-back-to-top-flight/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T17:59:56+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/01/24/soccer/j-league/nelsinho-vows-to-take-resurgent-reysol-to-next-level/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T18:19:23+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20110124a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20110124a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[No problem: Kashiwa Reysol were relegated from the J. League first division in 2009 but bounced straight back.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/03/02/soccer/j-league/ono-ghotbi-confident-s-pulse-will-be-contenders/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T18:19:25+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20110302a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20110302a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Optimistic: Shimizu S-Pulse's Shinji Ono believes the team can improve on its sixth-place finish last season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/05/15/soccer/j-league/vegalta-gifts-jubilo-late-equalizer/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T18:19:32+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20110515a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20110515a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Not over yet: Vegalta's Makoto Kakuda (right) heads in a goal against Jubilo on Saturday. The game finished 3-3.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/08/21/soccer/j-league/reysol-beat-avispa-pull-even-with-gamba/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T18:19:33+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20110821a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/08/05/soccer/j-league/jfl-clubs-need-to-have-aeds-kato/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T18:19:42+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/10/23/soccer/j-league/stojkovic-works-magic-with-late-game-changes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T18:19:44+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20111023a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20111023a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[On target: Grampus star Josh Kennedy scores the match-winning goal on an 84th-minute penalty kick against Ardija on Saturday in Saitama. Nagoya won 3-2.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/10/21/soccer/j-league/reds-fire-petrovic-hori-to-manage/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T18:20:15+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/09/11/soccer/j-league/reysol-display-mettle-championship-drive/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T18:20:28+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/10/06/soccer/j-league/gamba-reaches-semis-after-defeating-jubilo/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T18:20:45+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/04/23/soccer/j-league/experience-has-taught-nakamura-how-to-persevere/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T18:31:05+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20110423a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20110423a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[No looking back: Yokohama F. Marinos midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura, who played overseas for several seasons, says he has no regrets about the way his career has gone.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/06/19/soccer/j-league/bosnars-training-pays-dividends-in-victory-over-reds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T18:31:06+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20110619a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20110619a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Aggressive mode: Gamba midfielder Takashi Usami attempts to score past Marinos goalkeeper Hiroki Iikura in the second half of Saturday's match. Osaka beat visiting Yokohama 2-1.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/07/03/soccer/j-league/haraguchi-matches-usami-with-late-goal-to-help-reds-salvage-point/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T18:31:16+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20110703a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20110703a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Right on time: Reds' Genki Haraguchi gestures after his late equalizer helped Urawa avoid a loss against Gamba on Saturday in Saitama.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/09/24/soccer/j-league/poised-grampus-rally-past-vissel/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T18:31:17+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20110924a2a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20110924a2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Satisfying: Vissel's Park Kang Jo celebrates his goal against Grampus on Friday in their J. League match in Nagoya. Nagoya beat Kobe 3-1.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/07/31/soccer/j-league/reds-complete-season-double-over-frontale/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T18:31:22+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/09/25/soccer/j-league/vegalta-hand-title-chasing-marinos-demoralizing-defeat/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T18:42:12+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20110925a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20110925a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Agony of defeat: Yokohama F. Marinos players react after their 3-1 loss to Vegalta Sendai on Saturday at Nissan Stadium.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/08/28/soccer/j-league/omiya-slams-door-on-winless-spell-at-home/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T18:42:19+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20110828a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20110828a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[In pursuit: Yokohama F. Marinos defender Yuzo Kobayashi (front) and two Shimizu S-Pulse players vie for the ball in Saturday's match that ended in a scoreless draw.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/04/25/soccer/j-league/reds-celebrate-restart-by-routing-champions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T18:42:22+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20110425a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20110425a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Perfect 10: Urawa's Marcio Richardes (10) celebrates with teammates after opening the scoring against Nagoya Grampus in Reds' 3-0 win on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/06/26/soccer/j-league/kobayashi-salvages-draw-for-frontale/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T18:42:24+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20110626a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20110626a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Position battle: Kawasaki Frontale forward Yu Kobayashi (right) and Kashima Antlers counterpart Alex vie for the ball during Saturday's J.?League match in Kashima, Ibaraki Prefecture. The teams settled for a 2-2 draw.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/07/15/soccer/j-league/usami-sets-off-for-bayern-challenge/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T18:42:24+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/04/12/soccer/j-league/j-league-open-to-copa-proposal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T18:42:27+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/07/05/soccer/j-league/soma-returns-from-europe-to-vissel/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T18:42:31+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/03/24/soccer/j-league/jfa-charity-match-sells-out-fast/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T18:42:33+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/07/07/soccer/j-league/reds-settle-for-draw-with-yamagata/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T18:42:38+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/03/18/soccer/j-league/charity-match-replaces-new-zealand-friendly/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T18:42:39+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/08/13/soccer/j-league/marinos-to-retire-matsudas-no-3/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T18:42:44+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/03/12/soccer/j-league/jpfa-demands-new-pay-raise/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T18:42:45+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/03/07/soccer/j-league/antlers-salvage-point-through-late-own-goal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:00:45+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20110307a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20110307a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Not over until it's over: Kashima's Yuya Osako (left) and Omiya's Kazuhiro Murakami vie for the ball on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/04/28/soccer/j-league/ogura-seeks-blatters-aid-for-copa/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:00:53+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/06/25/soccer/j-league/yamase-says-frontale-coming-together-after-changes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:01:00+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20110625a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20110625a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Looking forward: Kawasaki Frontale's Koji Yamase believes the more Japanese players go abroad to play, the more the domestic game will improve.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/07/30/soccer/j-league/rafael-says-ardija-must-keep-poise-despite-home-struggles/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:01:05+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20110730a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20110730a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Keeping the faith: Omiya Ardija's Rafael (center) is trying to stay positive in the wake of a difficult season for the club.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/10/16/soccer/j-league/struggling-urawa-falls-into-relegation-zone/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:01:06+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20111016a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20111016a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Disappointment: Urawa Reds players walk off the pitch after a 1-0 loss to Omiya Ardija on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/10/30/soccer/j-league/antlers-edge-reds-in-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:04:18+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20111030a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20111030a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tangled up: Kashima's Mitsuo Ogasawara (right) fights for the ball with Urawa's Sergio Escudero during the Nabisco Cup final at National Stadium on Saturday. Kashima won 1-0 after extra time.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/04/16/soccer/j-league/stojkovic-admits-he-has-room-to-grow-as-manager/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:04:19+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20110416a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20110416a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tough challenge: Nagoya Grampus manager Dragan Stojkovic says the long layoff in recent weeks has been tough for his team and the rest of the J. League.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/07/18/soccer/j-league/marinos-climb-into-first-place-with-draw/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:04:21+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20110718a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20110718a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Balancing act: Urawa Reds forward Genki Haraguchi (left) slips past Jubilo Iwata midfielder Daisuke Nasu during Sunday's match, which ended in a 1-1 draw.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/10/27/soccer/j-league/defender-tanaka-to-hang-up-boots/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:04:22+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/06/27/soccer/j-league/brosque-s-pulse-end-vegaltas-unbeaten-run/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:04:23+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20110627a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20110627a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Game on: Gamba's Sota Nakazawa celebrates scoring in his side's 5-3 win over Sanfrecce on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/08/04/soccer/j-league/struggling-fukuoka-fires-manager/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:04:26+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/10/09/soccer/j-league/yamaga-earns-win-in-emperors-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:04:26+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/06/06/soccer/j-league/holder-jubilo-makes-successful-start/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:04:28+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/04/30/soccer/j-league/ota-strikes-again-as-vegalta-tops-reds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:06:17+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20110430a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20110430a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Rising to the occasion: Sendai forward Yoshiaki Ota (left) scores a goal, moving past Reds midfielder Nobuhisa Yamada in the 40th minute on Friday. Vegalta defeated Urawa 1-0 in their first game at home since the March 11 earthquake.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/05/28/soccer/j-league/kitajima-confident-reysol-can-sustain-strong-run/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:06:20+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20110528a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20110528a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Experienced leader: Kashiwa Reysol striker Hideaki Kitajima (right) has scored four goals this season, his 15th as a professional, for the first-place team in the J. League.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/04/03/soccer/j-league/s-pulse-ajax-to-hold-charity-match/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:06:31+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/10/02/soccer/j-league/albirex-see-off-marinos-to-ease-relegation-fears/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:06:32+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20111002a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20111002a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Goal rush: Gotoku Sakai celebrates scoring in Albirex Niigata's 4-2 win over Yokohama F.?Marinos on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/07/10/soccer/j-league/sawa-late-show-keeps-reysol-top-of-j-league/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:06:34+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20110710a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20110710a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Block and cover: Vegalta's Atsushi Yanagisawa (right) tries to shoot as Kashiwa's Hiroki Sakai defends on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/04/10/soccer/j-league/vegalta-marquinhos-part-ways/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:06:37+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/09/29/soccer/j-league/iwata-wins-to-reach-quarterfinals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:06:38+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/03/23/soccer/j-league/j-league-to-resume-season-on-april-23/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:06:42+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/09/19/soccer/j-league/gamba-marinos-draw-to-keep-title-race-simmering/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:06:43+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/03/16/soccer/j-league/j-league-schedule-still-up-in-air/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:06:48+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/03/05/soccer/j-league/grampus-favored-to-repeat-as-j-league-champions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:11:32+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20110305a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20110305a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Top class: Danilson Cordoba (center) and Nagoya Grampus look poised to repeat as J. League champions.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/05/04/soccer/j-league/defense-sets-tone-for-marinos-in-shutout-over-rival-reds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:11:34+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20110504a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20110504a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[In pursuit: Urawa Reds midfielder Edmilson and Yokohama F.?Marinos defender Yuji Nakazawa vie for ball control during Tuesday's game in Saitama. Marinos beat Reds 2-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/08/18/soccer/j-league/grampus-rally-keeps-defending-champions-atop-standings/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:11:47+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20110818a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20110818a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Good start: Gamba Osaka's Rafinha celebrates scoring the opening goal against Nagoya Grampus on Tuesday in Osaka. The match ended in a 2-2 draw.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/08/14/soccer/j-league/gamba-cerezo-settle-for-1-1-draw/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:11:52+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/03/01/soccer/j-league/urawas-petrovic-draws-inspiration-from-old-friend/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:13:40+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20110301a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20110301a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Red dawn: Zeljko Petrovic hopes to emulate the success of former international teammate Dragan Stojkovic as he begins his tenure as Urawa Reds manager.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/05/16/soccer/j-league/frontale-display-impressive-verve-in-win-over-antlers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:13:42+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20110516a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20110516a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Attack mode: Frontale's Koji Yamase fires a shot past Antlers goalkeeper Hitoshi Sogahata in the 31st minute on Sunday in Kawasaki. Kawasaki beat Kashima 3-2.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/07/04/soccer/j-league/watanabe-strikes-as-marinos-beat-frontale/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:13:46+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20110704a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20110704a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Local derby: Marinos' Masashi Oguro controls the ball in front of Frontale's Kosuke Kikuchi on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/03/15/soccer/j-league/j-league-scraps-march-games-japan-friendlies-in-doubt/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:17:45+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20110315a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20110315a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Counting the cost: The clubhouse and stadium of Vegalta Sendai (in yellow) are in ruins, according to club president Yoichi Shirohata.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/05/21/soccer/j-league/kashimas-iwamasa-trying-to-make-the-best-of-a-difficult-situation/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:17:48+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20110521a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20110521a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Lost opportunity: Kashima defender Daiki Iwamasa (right) was hoping to have a chance to play for Japan at the Copa America this summer under coach Alberto Zaccheroni.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/07/09/soccer/j-league/haraguchi-charts-path-for-eventual-move-to-europe/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:17:54+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20110709a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20110709a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Man with a plan: Urawa Reds midfielder Genki Haraguchi wants to make the national team before considering a move to Europe like other Japanese players.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/08/09/soccer/j-league/national-team-remembers-matsuda/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:17:59+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/08/25/soccer/j-league/kennedy-scores-pair-to-lift-grampus/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:18:04+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/05/30/soccer/j-league/omiya-rains-on-cerezos-parade/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:18:49+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20110530a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20110530a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[My ball: Nagoya's Jungo Fujimoto (left) goes in for a challenge with Avispa's Jun Suzuki on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/08/07/soccer/j-league/kashiwa-climbs-back-to-top-of-standings/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:18:56+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20110807a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20110807a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[On the run: Kashiwa Reysol forward Hideaki Kitajima (9) and Yokohama F. Marinos defender Yuji Nakazawa vie for the ball on Saturday. Kashiwa won 2-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/06/23/soccer/j-league/gamba-earns-pulsating-victory-over-league-leading-reysol/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:20:17+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20110623a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20110623a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Celebrate: Grampus' Ryota Isomura reacts following his goal against Cerezo Osaka on Wednesday in Osaka.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/07/17/soccer/j-league/frontale-outplay-reysol-earn-win-on-juninhos-84th-minute-penalty/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:20:23+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20110717a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20110717a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Off the ground: Frontale defender Kosuke Kikuchi (left) and Reysol midfielder Junya Tanaka vie for the ball during Saturday's match in Kawasaki. Kawasaki beat Kashiwa 3-2.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/06/12/soccer/j-league/kashiwa-reysol-display-impressive-form-in-triumph-over-f-marinos/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:23:03+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20110612a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20110612a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Strike a pose: Kashiwa Reysol's Hideaki Kitajima celebrates his 37th-minute goal on Saturday at Nissan Stadium. Reysol beat Yokohama F. Marinos 2-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/08/05/soccer/j-league/soccer-community-mourns-death-of-34-year-old-defender-matsuda/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:23:07+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20110805a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20110805a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Solid defender: Former Japan international Naoki Matsuda died in a Nagano hospital on Thursday at the age of 34. Matsuda, who played for the Yokohama F. Marinos for 16 seasons, collapsed while training on Tuesday morning.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/07/25/soccer/j-league/montedio-double-up-fellow-strugglers-avispa/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:23:11+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/05/22/soccer/j-league/high-flying-reysol-holds-grampus/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:27:22+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20110522a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20110522a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Clean sheet: Nagoya's Kensuke Nagai heads the ball during his side's 0-0 draw with Kashiwa Reysol on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/08/06/soccer/j-league/nakazawa-hoping-to-return-to-national-team/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:27:24+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sj20110806a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20110806a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Rested and ready: Yuji Nakazawa, who has earned 110 caps for Japan in his long career, is hoping to get another callup from manager Alberto Zaccheroni in the near future.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/08/15/soccer/j-league/rodrigo-souto-makes-stunning-j-league-debut/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:27:29+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/01/11/basketball/defensive-stalwart-blackledge-leaves-evessa/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:34:51+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/01/06/sumo/hatsu-basho-2011-time-for-domestic-rekishi-to-shine/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:34:56+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/02/20/basketball/washington-dominates-as-evessa-beat-broncos/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:35:12+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/03/06/soccer/world-cup/zaccheroni-hoping-to-find-new-talent/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:35:39+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/04/30/more-sports/golf/jang-scratches-seven-year-itch-at-the-crowns/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:35:47+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/04/02/basketball/hot-shooting-gives-broncos-revenge-over-89ers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:35:52+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/04/21/basketball/b-corsairs-defensive-tenacity-pays-off-against-89ers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:35:58+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/02/16/basketball/jba-axes-national-team-coach-wisman/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:36:37+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/01/14/sumo/basho-reports/yokozuna-hakuho-improves-to-13-0-against-goeido/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:36:40+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ss20120114b1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[ss20120114b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Down you go: Baruto (right) defeats Aminishiki on the sixth day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/02/11/basketball/b-corsairs-take-step-in-right-direction-with-victory-over-susanoo-magic/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:36:43+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/01/27/basketball/vets-have-shiga-making-strong-bid-for-trip-to-final-four/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:38:41+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sk20120127n1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20120127n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Back to the future: Sources are saying that Motofumi Aoki, the current bench boss of the Shinshu Brave Warriors, will be the coach of the Tokyo expansion team next season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/06/04/soccer/world-cup/japan-outclasses-oman-in-world-cup-qualifier/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:39:03+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sw20120604a2a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sw20120604a2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The catalyst: Japan's Keisuke Honda scores an 11th-minute goal against Oman in Sunday's World Cup qualifier at Saitama Stadium. Japan defeated Oman 3-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/03/07/soccer/world-cup/nadeshiko-beat-u-s-again-move-to-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:39:03+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sw20120307a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sw20120307a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fluid: Kozue Ando moves for the ball during Nadeshiko Japan's Algarve Cup match against the United States on Monday in Faro, Portugal. Japan won 1-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/04/13/basketball/ota-exemplifies-impact-good-role-players-can-have/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:39:05+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sk20120413n1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20120413n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Versatile: Atsuya Ota, center for the Hamamatsu Higashimikawa Phoenix, is coming into his own as a pivotman. He is the lone bj-league player on the Japan national team.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/05/20/basketball/phoenix-outlast-b-corsairs-to-reach-bj-league-title-game/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:39:08+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sk20120520b1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20120520b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Phoenix from the flames: Hamamatsu's Shingo Okada (11) shoots as Yokohama's Justin Burrell (24) tries to block during the Phoenix's 87-78 win in the bj-league Eastern Conference final on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/06/26/sumo/hakuho-set-for-nagoya-tournament/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:39:11+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/03/21/basketball/washington-to-fight-charges-in-drug-case/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:39:11+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/02/05/more-sports/japan-rallies-past-slovenia-in-opener/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:39:12+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/st20120205a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[st20120205a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Steady hand: Kimiko Date-Krumm smacks a return against Slovenia's Polona Hercog on Saturday in their Fed Cup World Group II match in Miki, Hyogo Prefecture.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/04/14/basketball/b-corsairs-crush-five-arrows/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:39:12+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/05/08/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-bounces-back-after-defeat-in-opener/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:39:14+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/06/07/more-sports/golf/miyazato-sets-sights-on-first-major/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:39:22+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/02/12/basketball/veterans-carry-evessa-past-brave-warriors-in-series-opening-triumph/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:39:22+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/04/01/more-sports/japan-defeated-in-three-matches-at-tokyo-sevens/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:39:30+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/04/26/soccer/world-cup/sawa-wary-of-olympic-opponents/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:39:39+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/04/16/basketball/shining-suns-spoil-jets-home-finale/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:39:47+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/01/19/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-rebounds-baruto-still-leads/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:44:47+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ss20120119b1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[ss20120119b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tough and focused: Hakuho (left) emerges victorious in a match against Kisenosato on Wednesday in the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/03/26/sumo/basho-reports/yokozuna-hakuho-wins-title-in-playoff/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:44:49+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ss20120326b1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[ss20120326b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Day of drama: Hakuho, surrounded by his supporters, earns his 22nd Emperor's Cup on Sunday after winning twice on the final day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/03/18/sumo/basho-reports/kakuryu-hakuho-tied-for-lead-in-spring-basho/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:44:57+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/01/24/sumo/baruto-enjoys-basho-breakthrough/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:44:57+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/03/07/basketball/tyler-to-rejoin-golden-state-warriors/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:45:08+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/02/27/more-sports/suntory-overwhelms-panasonic-in-top-league-playoff-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:45:11+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sr20120227a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sr20120227a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Attack mode: Suntory Sungoliath captain Juntaro Takemoto carries the ball through the Panasonic Wild Knights defense during the Top League playoff final on Sunday in Tokyo. Suntory defeated Panasonic 47-28.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/04/25/more-sports/japans-return-to-fed-cup-world-group-brings-new-challenge/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:45:16+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/st20120425a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[st20120425a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Taking care of business: (From left) Rika Fujiwara, Ayumi Morita, Kurumi Nara and Kimiko Date-Krumm led Japan to a 4-1 victory over Belgium in last weekend's Fed Cup tie.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/06/20/basketball/tyler-learned-many-lessons-in-first-nba-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:45:27+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sk20120620i1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20120620i1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Valuable experience: Golden State Warriors big man Jeremy Tyler, a former Tokyo Apache player, says his work with veteran NBA coach Bob Hill last season helped him on and off the court.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/03/19/basketball/phoenix-flex-muscles-to-hold-off-late-jets-charge/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:45:29+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/04/07/basketball/washington-in-limbo-week-after-exoneration/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:45:29+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/06/21/more-sports/nishikori-earns-19th-seed-for-wimbledon/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:45:32+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/03/13/more-sports/golf/ishikawa-finishes-alone-in-second/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:45:36+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/03/05/more-sports/golf/saito-stuns-field-at-season-opener/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:45:43+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/02/19/basketball/setoyama-says-team-play-has-kyoto-on-pace-for-final-four/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:47:50+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sk20120219i1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20120219i1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Attack mode: Veteran swingman Kyosuke Setoyama gives the Kyoto Hannaryz stability and leadership in the backcourt.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/01/10/sumo/basho-reports/kotoshogiku-rebounds-from-opening-day-defeat/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:47:52+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ss20120110b1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[ss20120110b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Brothers in arms: Harumafuji (right) throws Toyonoshima at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/03/22/more-sports/football/waku-leaves-comfort-for-american-dream/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:47:53+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sf20120322a2a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sf20120322a2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Big ambition: Kenzo Waku signs an autograph for a fan as a member of the Columbus Lions of the Professional Indoor Football League last year.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/02/05/basketball/blackledge-continues-to-make-big-impact-for-phoenix/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:47:57+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/05/21/basketball/mchenry-snaps-up-playoff-mvp-award/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:47:59+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sk20120521b2a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20120521b2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Top dog: Ryukyu's Anthony McHenry accepts his MVP award from bj-league commissioner Toshimitsu Kawachi after Sunday's win over the Phoenix.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/03/12/more-sports/nishikori-bows-out-in-first-round/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:48:00+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/02/27/basketball/defensive-intensity-propels-b-corsairs-past-shining-suns/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:48:04+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/01/03/basketball/jets-beat-two-three-in-emperors-cup-debut/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:48:06+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/06/20/basketball/gunma-selects-forward-sugasawa-with-no-1-pick-in-bj-league-draft/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:48:07+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sk20120620b2a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20120620b2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[New opportunity: Toshimitsu Kawachi, the bj-league commissioner, stands with new draft selections on Tuesday during the annual draft in Tokyo.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/04/23/more-sports/in-form-japan-secures-return-to-fed-cup-world-group/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:48:07+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/st20120423a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[st20120423a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Get ready: Ayumi Morita hits a return against Tamaryn Hendler during their Fed Cup match on Sunday. Morita won 7-5, 6-2,  and Japan earned a spot in the World Group next year.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/02/25/basketball/forward-dawson-makes-nba-debut/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:48:10+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ousted: Despite a 19-11 record this season, the Rizing Fukuoka fired coach Tadaharu Ogawa on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[London calling: Japan's Saki Kumagai passes the ball during a match against the U.S. on Sunday. The contest, which also served as an Olympic warmup, ended in a 1-1 draw.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[See you in London: Hiroshi Kiyotake scores Japan's second goal against Bahrain on Wednesday at National Stadium.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/01/07/basketball/mcfarland-yokohama-edge-saitama/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:58:50+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/01/14/basketball/expansion-team-awarded-to-tokyo/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:58:56+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/01/05/more-sports/nishikori-defeated-by-baghdatis/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:59:02+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/03/14/basketball/evessas-washington-arrested-in-drug-case/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T19:59:54+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sk20120314b1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20120314b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Lynn Washington]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/03/26/more-sports/golf/miyazato-trails-tseng-by-nine-shots/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T20:00:01+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/06/11/more-sports/golf/with-suntory-win-kim-becomes-youngest-title-winner-on-japan-lpga-tour/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T20:00:03+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sg20120611a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sg20120611a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kim Hyo Joo plants a kiss on her trophy following her victory at the Suntory Ladies Open on Sunday, making her the youngest ever title winner on the Japan LPGA Tour in the process.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/06/28/olympics/olympic-captain-murakami-looking-forward-to-london/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T20:00:10+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/05/29/soccer/world-cup/japan-exits-toulon-tournament-after-loss-to-egypt/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T20:00:12+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sw20120529a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sw20120529a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Work in progress: Japanese players sit on the bench during their 3-2 loss to Egypt on Sunday in Le Lavandou, France.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/02/26/basketball/89ers-edge-five-arrows/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T20:00:13+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20120226eoa.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20120226eoa.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hang time: Five Arrows center Nyika Williams completes a reverse slam dunk against the 89ers on Saturday in Sendai. Takamatsu lost 86-78.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/06/24/basketball/chiba-to-quit-bj-league/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T20:00:23+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/02/17/more-sports/golf/miyazato-takes-lead-in-thailand/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T20:00:39+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/02/18/soccer/world-cup/okubo-called-up-for-iceland-match/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T20:00:45+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/02/13/more-sports/nishikori-takes-blame-for-not-leading-japan-to-davis-cup-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T20:00:52+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/05/25/soccer/world-cup/miyaichi-makes-cut-for-qualifiers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T20:01:50+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sw20120525a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sw20120525a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Rising sun: Arsenal forward Ryo Miyaichi made his international debut against Azerbaijan on Wednesday and has been retained for Japan's upcoming World Cup qualifying series.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/02/03/basketball/geary-has-yokohama-in-gear-halfway-through-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T20:04:01+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sk20120203n1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20120203n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Key performer: High-energy forward Justin Burrell is the B-Corsairs' leading scorer and has helped the expansion club win seven of its last 10 games.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/10/12/basketball/geary-confident-yokohama-will-contend-with-almost-new-foreign-crew/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T20:04:08+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sk20121012n1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20121012n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Key man: The Yokohama B-Corsairs will be counting on guard Draelon Burns again this season after finishing third in their inaugural campaign in 2011-12.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/02/19/basketball/ashby-carries-lakestars-to-dramatic-win-over-grouses/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T20:04:09+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/03/16/basketball/league-to-test-all-players-for-drugs-after-washington-arrest/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T20:04:21+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sk20120316b1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20120316b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Major fallout: Osaka Evessa star Lynn Washington's arrest for alleged involvement in smuggling drugs into Japan has tarnished the league's image.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/06/30/sumo/amateur-sumo-in-crisis-europe-and-japan-go-head-to-head/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T20:04:22+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/01/04/more-sports/football/obic-seagulls-repeat-as-rice-bowl-champs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T20:04:22+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sf20120104a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sf20120104a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Never gets old: Obic Seagulls players toss linebacker Naoki Kosho in the air after their 38-28 victory over Kwansei Gakuin University in the 65th Rice Bowl on Tuesday at Tokyo Dome.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/05/27/soccer/world-cup/japan-shocks-dutch-to-stay-alive-in-toulon/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T20:04:26+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sw20120527a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sw20120527a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Double Dutch: Yoshiaki Takagi (left) looks to control the ball during Japan's 3-2 win over the Netherlands in the Toulon Tournament on Friday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/03/23/basketball/parmer-says-phoenix-primed-for-third-straight-title-run/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T20:04:28+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/01/31/more-sports/golf/ishikawa-ties-for-13th-at-farmers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T20:04:29+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/03/24/soccer/world-cup/midfielder-sawa-wont-play-in-kirin-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T20:04:35+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/01/21/basketball/happinets-cut-terry-following-arrest/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T20:04:36+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/03/07/olympics/diver-nakagawa-to-compete-in-london/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T20:04:41+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/01/09/basketball/happinets-back-on-top-after-sweeping-grouses/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T20:04:41+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/01/06/basketball/big-man-holm-gives-albirex-a-powerful-presence-inside/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T20:04:47+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/10/06/basketball/newton-confident-ryukyu-will-contend-for-another-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T20:05:28+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sk20121006i1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20121006i1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[All about winning: Ryukyu Golden Kings forward Jeff Newton (right) has played for five championship teams since the bj-league began in 2005.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/02/17/basketball/shimura-steps-up-as-sendai-stays-on-course-for-playoffs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T20:05:33+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sk20120217n1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20120217n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Steady hand: The strong play of guard Takehiko Shimura is one of the reasons why the Sendai 89ers are in the playoff picture in the Eastern Conference this season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/02/12/basketball/palmers-heroics-give-golden-kings-win-over-phoenix/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T20:05:47+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/02/29/basketball/warriors-to-send-tyler-to-d-league/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T20:05:52+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/02/06/more-sports/sungoliath-end-top-league-in-first/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T20:05:58+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/01/20/basketball/players-coaches-fired-up-by-large-turnout-at-all-star-game/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T20:19:03+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sk20120120n1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20120120n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Feel for the game: Toyama's All-Star guard Masashi Joho is one of the elite Japanese players in the bj-league.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/06/19/basketball/gardow-finished-in-chiba-tomiyama-named-new-jets-coach/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T20:19:19+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sk20120619b1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20120619b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[A change in leadership: Coach Eric Gardow won't return to the Chiba Jets for their second season. The expansion club went 18-34 in 2011-12.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/06/13/basketball/phoenix-coach-kawai-given-one-year-deal-for-2012-13/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T20:19:27+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/02/11/more-sports/japan-croatia-tied-after-nishikori-fails-to-follow-soedas-lead/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T20:19:29+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/st20120211a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[st20120211a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[All systems Go: Go Soeda reacts after beating Croatia's Ivan Dodig 6-7 (3-7), 3-6, 6-4, 6-3, 7-5 in their Davis Cup World Group first-round tie in Miki, Hyogo Pref., on Friday.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/05/25/soccer/world-cup/honda-delivers-vintage-performance-in-return/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T20:19:30+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sw20120525a2a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sw20120525a2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Just for kicks: Keisuke Honda was like an extra man on Wednesday, said Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/06/23/basketball/heatdevils-bolster-roster-for-2012-13/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T20:19:35+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/02/04/basketball/flowers-humphrey-ignite-broncos/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T20:19:37+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/10/11/basketball/no-regrets-for-lang-after-rejecting-duke/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T20:19:40+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sk20121011a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20121011a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Pass it on: Mitsubishi Diamond Dolphins head coach Antonio Lang draws on what he learned as a player under Mike Krzyzewski at Duke University.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/03/30/basketball/marshall-injury-deals-fresh-blow-to-beleaguered-evessa/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T20:19:51+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/01/13/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-swats-down-miyabiyama-on-fifth-day/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T20:22:47+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ss20120113b1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[ss20120113b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Who's next: Hakuho shoves down Miyabiyama on the fifth day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/03/04/soccer/world-cup/nadeshiko-put-away-denmark-2-0/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T20:22:52+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sw20120304a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sw20120304a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Deft touch: Nadeshiko Japan's Yuika Sugasawa scores in the 52nd minute against Denmark in Group B action at the Algarve Cup on Friday in Parchal, Portugal. Japan won 2-0.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/01/18/basketball/blackledge-joins-phoenix/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T20:22:53+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/11/16/basketball/steady-aoki-leads-cinq-reves-past-crane-thunders/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T20:22:55+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/01/29/basketball/upstart-b-corsairs-hold-off-talented-happinets/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T20:22:59+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/03/15/sumo/basho-reports/barutos-title-chase-hits-bump/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T20:22:59+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/06/17/basketball/nakase-out-as-saitama-coach-club-brings-in-williams/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T20:22:59+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sk20120617b1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20120617b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[One and done: Natalie Nakase, seen here coaching the Eastern Conference squad in the 2012 All-Star Game, will not return as coach of the Saitama Broncos next season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/11/13/basketball/goya-leads-brave-warriors-past-b-corsairs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T20:23:01+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/03/21/sumo/basho-reports/kakuryu-still-tied-for-spring-basho-top-spot/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T20:23:05+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/01/30/basketball/parker-takes-control-as-magic-sweep-broncos/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T20:23:06+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/11/25/more-sports/golf/hwang-edges-clear-of-casio-pack/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T20:23:08+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/03/31/sumo/sumo-returns-to-osaka-with-a-bang/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T20:23:10+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/02/26/basketball/aomori-delays-entry-into-bj-league/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T20:23:17+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/01/21/basketball/happinets-shrug-off-slow-start-to-rout-sluggish-jets/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T20:23:18+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/02/06/sumo/hakuho-wins-one-day-tournament/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T20:23:23+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/01/14/basketball/warriors-tyler-making-strides-in-rookie-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T20:23:23+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/02/27/basketball/golden-kings-namizato-plays-starring-role-in-win-over-big-bulls/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T20:23:29+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/01/27/sumo/kitanoumi-likely-to-head-jsa-again/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T20:23:29+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/03/10/basketball/hannaryz-score-big-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T20:25:29+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20120310b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Higher and higher: Yokohama's Justin Burrell (24), seen here in a file photo, scored 12 points and grabbed seven rebounds in Friday's 87-65 loss to the Hannaryz.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/02/14/more-sports/japan-loses-to-croatia-in-first-round-of-davis-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T20:25:35+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[st20120214a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Early exit: Kei Nishikori reacts during Japan's Davis Cup tie against Croatia on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/01/21/sumo/basho-reports/baruto-wins-new-year-basho/</loc>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[ss20120121b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Heavy lifting: Ozeki Baruto (right) grapples with Kotoshogiku on the 13th day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Friday. Baruto's victory helped him clinch his first Emperor's Cup.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/03/14/sumo/basho-reports/baruto-dominates-in-victory-over-myogiryu/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T20:25:35+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/11/17/basketball/galloway-spearheads-phoenix-to-victory-over-five-arrows/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T20:25:40+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20121117b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Never a dull moment: Hamamatsu Higashimikawa Phoenix star Jeffrey Parmer (with ball), seen in action last season against the Sendai 89ers, had seven points, seven rebounds and three steals in his team's 93-82 road victory over the Takamatsu Five Arrows on Friday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/02/13/basketball/aoki-buzzer-beater-propels-evessa-to-win-over-brave-warriors/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T20:25:43+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/03/22/sumo/basho-reports/baruto-suffers-second-defeat-of-spring-basho/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T20:25:43+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/06/30/basketball/kreckovic-named-new-evessa-coach/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T20:25:46+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/03/12/basketball/89ers-finish-kyushu-trip-with-victory-over-rizing/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T20:25:49+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-18T20:25:51+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/03/18/basketball/brex-palmer-part-ways/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T20:25:55+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/02/26/basketball/nakase-says-goal-is-to-coach-in-nba/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T20:29:07+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20120226b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Trailblazer: Natalie Nakase, seen leading the Eastern Conference All-Star team on Jan. 15 at Saitama Super Arena, is the first female head coach in the bj-league.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/01/30/more-sports/football/japanese-coaches-soaking-up-nfl-experience-during-pro-bowl-week/</loc>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sf20120130a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ryoma Hagiyama (left) and Sojiro Kido watch a practice session for the Pro Bowl on Saturday at Aloha Stadium.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/01/30/soccer/world-cup/japan-plays-out-stalemate-in-qatar/</loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/03/19/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-takes-sole-lead-as-kakuryu-blinks-first/</loc>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Crouching tiger: Hakuho (left) beats Tochinoshin at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/06/12/basketball/big-bulls-hire-oketani-tokyo-ryukyu-fill-spots/</loc>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20120612b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Big challenge: After guiding the Miyazaki Shining Suns for their first two seasons in the bj-league, Koto Toyama was named the 2011-12 champion Ryukyu Golden Kings' new head coach on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/03/24/sumo/basho-reports/kakuryu-alone-at-top-after-hakuho-stumbles/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T20:29:27+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/11/09/sumo/kyushu-2012-once-more-two-yokozuna-heading-the-rankings/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T20:31:44+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/06/05/soccer/world-cup/zaccheroni-reveals-players-nerves-before-victory-over-oman/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T20:31:50+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sw20120605a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Flying start: Shinji Okazaki challenges Oman goalkeeper Ali Al Habsi during Japan's 3-0 win in their World Cup qualifying match in Saitama on Sunday night.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/11/16/sumo/basho-reports/yokozuna-duo-powers-past-weak-opposition/</loc>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/11/12/soccer/world-cup/kiyotake-ready-to-deputize-for-injured-kagawa/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T20:31:55+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/11/24/basketball/iwate-outlasts-yokohama-in-ot/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T20:32:00+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/01/05/basketball/levanga-cruises-past-jets/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T20:32:01+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20120105b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[No problem: Levanga guard Haruhito Shishito drives against the Jets defense during their Emperor's Cup game on Wednesday. Levanga routed the Jets 97-59.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/11/14/soccer/world-cup/japan-provides-strong-challenge-for-oman/</loc>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Lucky dip: Former national team defender Tsuneyasu Miyamoto looks on as AFC executive director Windsor John pulls out the name of one of Japan's World Cup opponents on Friday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/03/31/basketball/police-clear-evessa-star-washington-in-drug-case/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T20:32:23+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/03/19/more-sports/suntory-sends-jones-off-with-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T20:32:30+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/01/22/sumo/basho-reports/baruto-closes-in-on-perfect-tourney/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T20:44:37+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Great start: Baruto improves to 14-0 in the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament by beating Kotooshu on Saturday at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/01/14/more-sports/nishikori-upsets-star-roddick/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T20:44:45+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/11/26/basketball/shining-suns-enjoy-rare-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T20:44:50+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/03/12/sumo/basho-reports/baruto-starts-promotion-bid-in-style/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T20:44:52+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[One down: Baruto throws Gagamaru on the first day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/11/15/sumo/basho-reports/yokozuna-harumafuji-takes-down-shohozan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T20:44:56+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/10/20/basketball/heatdevils-edge-hannaryz/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T20:45:00+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/06/11/soccer/world-cup/captain-hasebe-urges-japan-to-get-ready-for-a-completely-different-animal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T20:45:04+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/10/29/more-sports/golf/lee-outplays-field-for-abc-triumph/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T20:45:05+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/10/26/sumo/sumo-world-championships-a-shadow-of-former-self/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T20:45:16+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/01/10/basketball/alvark-end-seahorses-domination/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T21:24:23+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Up and over: Toyota's Taishi Ito takes a shot during the All-Japan Championship final on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/10/14/soccer/world-cup/kagawa-strikes-as-japan-notches-first-win-ever-over-france/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T21:24:23+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sw20121014a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[In the nick of time: Shinji Kagawa scores against France in the 88th minute of a friendly international at the Stade de France on Friday night. Japan won 1-0.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/03/18/basketball/evessa-nab-emotional-victory-without-star-washington/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T21:24:23+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20120318b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Being aggressive: Shiga Lakestars point guard Shinya Ogawa (5) drives to the basket against the Sendai 89ers on Saturday at Sendai City Gymnasium. Shiga defeated Sendai 80-61.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/06/22/basketball/grouses-need-coach-after-shimoji-steps-down/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T21:24:30+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20120622n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Short stint: Toyama Grouses coach Kazuaki Shimoji will not return for a second season due to health issues.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/11/03/basketball/agent-rips-evessa-after-they-pay-off-cox-over-lawsuit-threat/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T21:24:35+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20121103b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Refused to be railroaded: Ex-Osaka Evessa center Larry Cox, seen here with Mississippi Valley State in 2008, saw action in just four games for the bj-league club before his release.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/11/20/more-sports/golf/miyazato-finishes-fifth-in-12-finale/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T21:24:41+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/10/04/more-sports/football/ex-ucla-qb-craft-happy-to-be-in-japan/</loc>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Go long: Kevin Craft plans to make the most of his time as the quarterback of the X League's IBM BlgBlue.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/03/09/basketball/with-playoff-spot-already-locked-up-powerhouse-kings-take-on-albirex/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T21:30:37+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/01/12/sumo/basho-reports/referee-injured-in-fall-hakuho-wins/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T21:30:40+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Scary moment: Referee Shozaburo Kimura is attended to by officials after taking a fall during the fourth day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/03/16/basketball/jockeying-for-playoff-positions-gets-serious/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T21:30:43+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/11/18/basketball/golden-kings-edge-heatdevils-remain-unbeaten/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T21:30:44+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/01/15/more-sports/golf/ishikawa-fails-to-make-sony-cut/</loc>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/10/28/basketball/sneed-big-bulls-overwhelm-crane-thunders/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T21:30:52+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/03/11/basketball/strong-finish-propels-rizing-past-89ers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T21:30:52+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/11/25/more-sports/golf/yokomine-stumbles-to-third-place/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T21:30:53+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/05/olympics/furukawa-places-second-in-archery/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T21:30:56+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/01/28/basketball/phoenix-rout-albirex/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T21:30:56+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/11/18/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-improves-to-7-0/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T21:31:00+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/11/14/sumo/basho-reports/harumafuji-returns-to-winning-ways/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T21:31:08+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/06/20/basketball/gardow-done-as-chiba-coach/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T21:31:11+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20120620b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Back to square one: Coach Eric Gardow guided the expansion Chiba Jets to an 18-34 record in 2011-12. His one-season tenure with the club is now over.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/06/12/olympics/murakami-fukushi-named-to-third-olympic-squads/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T21:31:23+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/01/13/basketball/bulk-of-teams-still-have-chance-at-landing-spot-in-playoffs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T21:32:02+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20120113n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Point producer: Shimane's All-Star forward Michael Parker, seen here when he played for Fukuoka, leads the bj-league in scoring this season with an average of 23.5 points per game.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/03/25/basketball/namizato-golden-kings-trounce-evessa/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T21:32:13+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20120325b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Going strong: Sendai 89ers forward Johnny Dukes keeps his eyes on the developing action in Saturday's game against the Shinshu Brave Warriors. Sendai defeated Shinshu 96-78 in overtime.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/10/05/basketball/nash-hungry-to-build-off-grouses-success-last-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T21:32:16+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sk20121005n1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20121005n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Key player: Veteran guard Masashi Joho, who averaged 15.3 points per game in 2011-12, will once again be a top scoring option for the Toyama Grouses this season. The bj-league's eighth season tips off on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/11/12/sumo/basho-reports/harumafuji-hakuho-both-post-wins-on-kyushu-tournaments-opening-day/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T21:32:19+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ss20121112b1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[ss20121112b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hometown favorite Shohozan downs ozeki Bulgarian Kotooshu with a sukuinage on the first day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/03/17/sumo/basho-reports/baruto-remains-on-course-for-promotion/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T21:32:23+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/03/02/more-sports/azarenka-heads-pan-pacific-lineup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T21:32:31+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/06/15/basketball/sendai-89ers-to-begin-play-in-xebio-arena-next-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T21:32:33+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sk20120615n1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20120615n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Change of venue: Takuya Komoda and the Sendai 89ers will begin play at Xebio Arena next season, giving the team a new base for home games in the city.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/06/10/basketball/tomiyama-wont-return-to-big-bulls/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T21:32:39+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/06/25/more-sports/golf/ishikawa-misses-cut-at-travelers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T21:32:44+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/06/06/more-sports/sakata-chosen-for-international-rugby-boards-hall-of-fame/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T21:43:21+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/11/01/more-sports/nishikori-wins-on-return-from-injury/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T21:43:23+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/06/27/basketball/guard-okada-moves-to-hannaryz/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T21:43:27+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/01/08/basketball/confident-backcourt-star-dixon-makes-things-happen-for-phoenix/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T21:43:41+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20120108i1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Steady leader: Hamamatsu Higashimikawa Phoenix guard Jermaine Dixon is the team's top scorer and assist maker. His brother, Juan, spent nearly a decade in the NBA.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/10/18/soccer/world-cup/japan-humbled-by-brazil-in-heaviest-defeat-under-zaccheroni/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T21:43:51+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sw20121018a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sw20121018a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[On another level: Atsuto Uchida (left) competes for the ball with Neymar during Brazil's 4-0 victory over Japan on Tuesday in Wroclaw, Poland.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/03/02/basketball/aomoris-entry-delayed-a-year-by-lack-of-sponsorship/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T21:43:58+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20120302n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Catalyst: The strong play of Jermaine Dixon has Hamamatsu in first place in the Eastern Conference.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/03/16/sumo/basho-reports/unbeaten-hakuho-overpowers-gagamaru/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T21:44:04+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/03/03/basketball/89ers-fitzgerald-shimura-share-monthly-honor-for-brilliance-on-offense/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T21:44:10+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/03/23/sumo/basho-reports/barutos-yokozuna-bid-takes-major-hit-in-loss/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T21:44:15+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/03/01/more-sports/nishikori-advances-in-mexico/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T21:44:21+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/01/16/basketball/western-conference-wins-bj-league-all-star-matchup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T21:47:29+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20120116b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Go for it: Lynn Washington goes on the attack during the bj-league All-Star Game in Saitama on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/29/basketball/mvp-burrell-to-join-french-league/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T21:47:35+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/21/more-sports/football/luck-shows-mettle-in-colts-defeat/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T21:47:41+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/03/olympics/fujii-kakiiwa-beat-canada-in-semifinals-on-track-to-win-japans-first-medal-in-badminton/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T21:47:55+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/06/10/soccer/world-cup/zaccheroni-confident-after-rout-of-jordan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T21:47:55+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sw20120610a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sw20120610a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hats off: Keisuke Honda scored three goals in Japan's 6-0 rout of Jordan in their World Cup qualifier on Friday night.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/10/27/soccer/world-cup/japan-trio-in-running-for-fifa-award/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T21:47:56+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/10/29/basketball/hamamatsus-galloway-orchestrates-high-octane-offense-in-impressive-win-over-shimane/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T21:48:09+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/10/27/basketball/suns-zeller-poised-for-nba-debut/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T21:48:14+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/10/24/basketball/evessa-disaster-was-predictable-coach-claims/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T21:48:20+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/10/14/more-sports/chang-knocks-off-top-seed-stosur-to-advance-to-japan-womens-open-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T21:48:26+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/10/18/more-sports/soeda-defeats-teixeira-in-sweden/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T21:48:31+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/01/16/basketball/aoki-takes-all-star-shooting-crown-from-okada/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T21:49:17+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sk20120116n1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20120116n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Top choice: Lynn Washington holds the trophy for the bj-league All-Star Game MVP in Saitama on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/12/olympics/south-korea-reflects-on-successful-olympics/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T21:49:19+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/so20120812n1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20120812n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Best foot forward: Taekwondo gold medalist Hwang Kyung Seon has contributed to a successful London Games for South Korea.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/01/12/soccer/world-cup/japan-to-face-syria-in-jordan-capital/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T21:49:22+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/09/10/sumo/basho-reports/harumafuji-off-to-strong-start-on-opening-day-of-autumn-basho/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T21:49:25+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ss20120910b1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[ss20120910b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[An elderly demo participant holds a sign bearing the kanji character for]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/10/08/basketball/crane-thunders-fall-to-grouses-in-bj-league-debut/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T21:49:30+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sk20121008b1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20121008b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fresh start: Guard Kenya Tomori, seen competing for the Hamamatsu Higashimikawa Phoenix last season, and the Gunma Crane Thunders played their first-ever bj-league game on Sunday against the host Toyama Grouses. Toyama defeated Gunma 96-90.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/09/17/more-sports/golf/fujita-picks-up-third-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T21:49:31+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/11/30/basketball/oita-defaults-on-player-salaries-asks-league-to-intervene/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T21:49:37+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20121130n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Had enough: Forward Cyrus Tate says he will not play for the Oita HeatDevils in their home games against the Ryukyu Golden Kings this weekend due to nonpayment of his full salary.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/09/04/more-sports/football/referees-union-fires-back-at-nfl/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T21:49:39+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/11/27/soccer/world-cup/zaccheroni-eyes-confederations-test/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T21:49:43+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/01/23/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-calls-time-on-barutos-perfect-record/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T22:03:20+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ss20120123b1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[ss20120123b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sting in the tail: Hakuho (right) pushes Baruto out of the ring on the final day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/11/02/basketball/gunma-fires-hayashi-names-blackwell-new-coach/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T22:03:23+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sk20121102n1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20121102n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Making an impact: Guard Kenichi Takahashi, seen here playing for the Sendai 89ers last season, has been a bright spot for the unbeaten Iwate Big Bulls this season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/09/29/basketball/former-evessa-star-washington-claims-he-is-blackballed-despite-exoneration/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T22:03:23+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sk20120929b1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20120929b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Truth revealed: Former Osaka Evessa forward Lynn Washington, a two-time bj-league MVP, says team officials forced him to retire last season and the league won't let him play now.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/06/27/more-sports/football/kinoshita-seagulls-beat-frontiers-to-capture-pearl-bowl/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T22:03:26+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sf20120627a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sf20120627a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Elusive: Obic QB Manabu Tatsumura (15) tries to escape from a Fujitsu defender in the third quarter of the Pearl Bowl final on Monday night at Tokyo Dome. The Seagulls won 31-10.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/11/10/basketball/hannaryz-earn-first-victory-of-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T22:03:30+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/09/13/soccer/world-cup/jfa-in-negotiations-with-nadeshiko-manager-sasaki/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T22:03:30+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/09/09/basketball/jets-sign-ex-georgia-tech-guard-bell/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T22:03:36+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/10/15/more-sports/golf/kuboya-takes-japan-open-after-pagunsan-stumbles-at-finish/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T22:03:37+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/09/11/more-sports/golf/miyazatos-seventh-at-kingsmill/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T22:03:41+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/17/olympics/murofushi-denies-breaking-vote-rules/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T22:03:53+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/06/more-sports/golf/feng-captures-meiji-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T22:03:58+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/01/24/sumo/2012-kicks-off-with-a-bang-for-baruto/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T22:05:50+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[ss20120124mba.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ozeki Baruto gets a grip on the mawashi of Kotoshogiku on Jan. 20, the 13th day of the New Year basho. His victory over his rival helped him clinch his first Emperor's Cup with a 13-0 record.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/10/07/basketball/reigning-champion-golden-kings-open-season-with-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T22:06:03+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20121007b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Big presence: Ryukyu Golden Kings star Jeff Newton (above) finishes a slam dunk against the host Kyoto Hannaryz in the teams' bj-league season opener on Saturday. Kings guard Tsubasa Yonamine (below) drives on Hannaryz guard Goki Kitamura at Hannaryz Arena. Ryukyu, the defending champion, defeated Kyoto 82-73.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/10/24/basketball/tv-outlets-drop-bj-league/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T22:06:12+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/06/09/soccer/world-cup/honda-scores-hat-trick-in-japan-rout-over-jordan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T22:06:12+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sw20120609a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Banner night: Japan's Keisuke Honda scores on a 53rd-minute penalty against Jordan on Friday in a 2014 World Cup qualifier at Saitama Stadium. Honda had three goals in Japan's 6-0 victory.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/06/12/soccer/world-cup/osieck-says-zacs-japan-best-in-nations-history/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T22:06:19+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/09/25/sumo/harumafuji-sumos-70th-yokozuna/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T22:06:25+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/11/11/soccer/world-cup/endo-sits-out-training-session-in-doha/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T22:06:27+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sw20121111a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Going for it: Rennes' Kevin Catherine (left) vies for the ball with Nancy's Simon Zenke in French League action on Friday night. Rennes won 3-1.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/09/30/more-sports/golf/kido-feng-share-japan-womens-open-lead/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T22:06:30+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/01/11/sumo/basho-reports/kisenosato-overpowers-miyabiyama/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T22:36:59+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[ss20120111b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Show of force: Kakuryu (right) improves to 3-0 in the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament with a win over Toyonoshima on Tuesday at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/09/25/more-sports/date-krumm-falls-at-first-hurdle/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T22:37:04+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[st20120925a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Full stretch: Kimiko Date-Krumm hits a shot against France's Marion Bartoli during their first-round match at the Pan Pacific Open on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/10/16/basketball/aoki-takes-care-of-business-to-give-cinq-reves-first-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T22:37:08+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20121016b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mr Reliable: Tokyo's Cohey Aoki passes the ball during the Cinq Reves' 84-82 win over the Chiba Jets on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/09/09/sumo/aki-basho-2012-time-for-ozeki-harumafuji-to-step-up-his-game/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T22:37:11+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/11/25/basketball/hannaryz-extend-winning-streak-to-five/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T22:37:21+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/11/10/more-sports/date-krumm-defeats-doi-reaches-royal-indian-open-semis/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T22:37:31+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/03/olympics/eight-badminton-players-sent-home/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T22:37:48+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[so20120803n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shamed: China's Wang Xiaoli (right) and Yu Yang were kicked out of the London Games by Badminton World Federation officials on Wednesday for trying to lose a match.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/28/sumo/harumafuji-on-east-side-for-yokozuna-challenge/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T22:37:58+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/01/17/more-sports/football/japanese-players-chase-nfl-dream/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T22:39:42+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sf20120117a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Air it out: Quarterback Tomotsuna Inoue throws a pass as former NFL scout Cornell Gowdy looks on during the NFL Japan Combine in Tokyo on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/10/02/basketball/jbl-looking-to-go-out-with-a-bang/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T22:39:43+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sk20121002b1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20121002b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hoop hopes: Players representing each of the JBL's eight teams prepare for this weekend's start of the new season at a Tokyo news conference on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/11/13/soccer/world-cup/komano-doubtful-for-oman-qualifier/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T22:39:46+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sw20121113a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Lead the way: National team manager Alberto Zaccheroni (right) gives instructions as forward Keisuke Honda looks on in Doha on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/11/20/more-sports/football/quarterback-den-still-going-strong-at-46/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T23:23:17+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sf20121120a2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Golden oldie: Tokyo Gas Creators quarterback Masamitsu Den (12) is still enjoying life as a player at the age of 46.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/06/24/more-sports/golf/hattori-yokomine-join-ahn-for-three-way-tie-after-two-rounds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T23:23:22+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/06/01/basketball/coaching-carousel-back-in-full-swing-for-summer/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T23:23:29+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/09/05/basketball/kyoto-signs-ex-nba-center-cousin/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T23:23:31+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/10/24/basketball/chaos-continues-in-osaka-as-evessa-fire-coach/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T23:23:34+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20121024b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Short stint: Zoran Kreckovic coached the Osaka Evessa for seven games, including three in the preseason, and the team lost all of them. He was dismissed on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/09/12/basketball/cinq-reves-add-veteran-center-jones/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T23:23:36+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/06/29/basketball/warriors-to-give-burrell-shot-in-summer-league/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T23:23:36+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/10/11/more-sports/nishikori-falls-in-second-round/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T23:23:41+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/01/20/sumo/basho-reports/baruto-slips-past-kisenosato-as-hakuho-falls-again/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T23:23:54+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ss20120120b1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[ss20120120b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shown the door: Harumafuji (left) shoves Hakuho out of the ring at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/01/19/basketball/iwate-coach-vlaikidis-steps-down/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T23:23:59+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/11/15/soccer/world-cup/okazakis-heroics-push-japan-closer-to-world-cup-berth/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T23:25:42+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sw20121115a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sw20121115a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ahead of his time: Keisuke Honda, right, vies for the ball during Japan's 2-1 victory over Oman on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/10/05/more-sports/nishikori-advances-to-japan-open-quarterfinals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T23:25:45+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/st20121005a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[st20121005a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Staying aggressive: Kei Nishikori plays a return against Tommy Robredo in the Japan Open on Thursday in Tokyo. Nishikori, the eighth seed, beat the Spaniard 5-7, 6-1, 6-0 to reach the quarterfinals.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/09/23/sumo/basho-reports/harumafuji-faces-final-test-against-hakuho/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T23:25:47+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ss20120923b1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[ss20120923b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Business as usual: Harumafuji (right) improves to 14-0 in the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament by beating fellow ozeki Kakuryu on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/25/more-sports/nishikori-draws-qualifier-for-u-s-open-first-round/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T23:25:57+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/01/17/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-baruto-remain-locked-together-for-lead/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T23:26:15+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ss20120117b1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[ss20120117b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Going strong: Baruto (right) gets to grips with Takayasu at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/09/22/sumo/basho-reports/title-chasing-harumafuji-improves-record-to-13-0/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T23:33:55+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ss20120922b1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[ss20120922b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Down he goes: Fifth-ranked maegashira Tochiozan (left) pushes Takayasu out of the raised ring on Friday at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/10/12/basketball/iwate-likely-to-emerge-as-power-in-eastern-conference/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T23:33:56+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sk20121012b1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20121012b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Familiar face: Popular All-Star guard Cohey Aoki will suit up for the expansion Tokyo Cinq Reves this season after playing for the Osaka Evessa in 2011-12. Aoki helped the now-defunct Tokyo Apache make two championship game appearances.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/11/09/basketball/veteran-leadership-powers-fukuokas-run-to-relevance/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T23:34:00+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sk20121109n1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20121109n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Vocal leader: Power forward Reggie Warren, seen here playing for the Saitama Broncos during the 2008-09 season, is one of the top newcomers for the Rizing Fukuoka.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/12/07/basketball/ishibashi-steering-brave-warriors-in-the-right-direction/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T23:34:01+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sk20121207n1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20121207n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Major improvement: Forward Edward Morris and the Shinshu Brave Warriors have emerged as a playoff contender in their second season, winning 11 of their first 16 games, including eight of 10 on the road.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/12/26/basketball/89ers-complete-sweep-over-brave-warriors/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T23:34:09+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/11/01/basketball/cinq-reves-part-ways-with-milutinovic/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T23:34:09+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/01/15/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-baruto-still-tied-for-tourney-lead-at-7-0/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T23:34:11+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ss20120115b1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[ss20120115b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[No job for the timid: Kotoshogiku (right) pushes Takayasu out of the ring at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/09/11/sumo/basho-reports/triumphant-ozeki-provide-no-surprises/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T23:37:49+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ss20120911b1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[ss20120911b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[In control: Yokozuna Hakuho defeats Shohozan at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/09/22/basketball/japan-tops-qatar-advances-to-fiba-asia-cup-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T23:37:54+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/12/more-sports/golf/kusakabe-seizes-karuizawa-lead/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T23:37:56+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/10/10/basketball/grouses-earn-sweep-over-crane-thunders/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T23:37:57+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/11/13/sumo/basho-reports/harumafuji-crashes-to-defeat-at-kyushu-basho/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T23:38:03+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[ss20121113b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sudden impact: Harumafuji (left) hits the floor after being thrown from the ring by Okinoumi at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/09/17/more-sports/golf/nagai-earns-maiden-triumph-in-tokai-classic/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T23:38:04+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/01/08/basketball/defense-fuels-89ers-as-kyotos-win-streak-ends/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T23:38:07+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/09/23/basketball/veteran-star-arnold-joins-lakestars/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T23:38:11+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-18T23:38:14+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-18T23:38:19+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sw20121215a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[United nations: Chelsea's Frank Lampard takes a shot against Mexico's Monterrey during their Club World Cup semifinal in Yokohama on Thursday. Chelsea won 3-1.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/09/29/more-sports/reigning-champion-radwanska-reaches-pan-pacific-open-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T23:55:46+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[st20120929a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Saluting the crowd: World No. 3 Agnieszka Radwanska beats Angelique Kerber 6-1, 6-1 on Friday in the Pan Pacific Open semifinals in Tokyo.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/01/16/sumo/basho-reports/dominating-baruto-chalks-up-another-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T23:55:48+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[ss20120116b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Head first: Kisenosato takes down Okinoumi at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/10/21/basketball/davis-susanoo-magic-rout-shining-suns/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T23:55:49+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/10/08/more-sports/golf/ikeda-nets-wire-to-wire-victory-at-canon-open/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T23:56:05+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-18T23:56:14+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/12/18/soccer/world-cup/jubilant-corinthians-on-cloud-nine-after-cwc-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T23:56:15+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sw20121218a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Top of the world: Corinthians goalkeeper Cassio celebrates after beating Chelsea 1-0 in Sunday's Club World Cup final.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/10/01/more-sports/murray-feeling-fresh-ahead-of-japan-open/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T23:56:20+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/12/10/more-sports/yamada-helps-wild-knights-take-down-red-hurricanes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T23:56:21+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/11/05/basketball/thomas-stars-as-phoenix-eclipse-shining-suns/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T23:56:29+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/11/13/more-sports/golf/ishikawa-nets-2013-pga-tour-card/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T23:56:36+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/11/03/basketball/sneed-receives-october-mvp-award-on-offense-parker-tsukino-share-defensive-accolades/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T23:56:44+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/12/01/basketball/shame-game-in-oita-players-rip-team-allege-fraud/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T23:58:37+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20121201b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Victim of circumstances: Oita HeatDevils guard Matt Lottich (right), seen playing for the Osaka Evessa in 2008, is one of four players whose contracts have been voided by the cash-strapped franchise.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/12/07/basketball/albirex-finish-strong-in-victory-over-89ers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T23:58:44+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/11/19/more-sports/ono-drop-goal-seals-victory-for-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T23:58:45+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Try me: Japan's Hirotoki Onozawa goes on the attack against Georgia on Saturday in Tbilisi.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/10/26/basketball/quick-start-gives-perennial-struggler-oita-hope-for-successful-year/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T23:58:46+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20121026n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Solid addition: Kazuya "J." Hatano is one of many reliable veterans on the Oita HeatDevils this season.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/12/08/basketball/89ers-albirex-rematch-called-off/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T23:58:50+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/20/more-sports/golf/muto-goes-wire-to-wire-for-kansai-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T23:58:54+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/12/02/basketball/heatdevils-suffer-embarrassing-loss-to-golden-kings/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T23:59:04+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/09/13/soccer/world-cup/zaccheroni-keeps-focus-as-japan-eyes-early-berth/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-19T00:21:53+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sw20120913a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[One step closer: Japan's Hiroshi Kiyotake (right) tussles with Iraq's Walid Salem during their World Cup qualifier in Saitama on Tuesday night. Japan won 1-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/11/11/basketball/big-bulls-outlast-northern-happinets-in-ot-clash-of-eastern-heavyweights/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-19T00:22:00+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20121111b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Solid game: Yuichi Ikeda, seen in action last season, scored 10 points in the Niigata Albirex BB's 100-71 win over the Saitama Broncos on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/12/09/soccer/world-cup/sanfrecce-target-club-world-cup-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-19T00:22:04+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sw20121209a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sw20121209a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Global takeover: Mihael Mikic (front) and Sanfrecce Hiroshima take on Egypt's Al-Ahly in the quarterfinals of the Club World Cup on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/10/24/olympics/senkaku-dispute-opens-door-wider-for-istanbul-2020-bid/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-19T00:22:27+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[so20121024a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Full of history: Istanbul, the largest city in Turkey with 13.5 million people, is home to both the Blue Mosque (foreground) and the Hagia Sophia. It is a finalist to host the 2020 Olympic Games.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/12/10/more-sports/golf/seniors-win-3-tours-championship-for-first-time-in-three-years/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-19T00:27:52+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[The senior men's tour hold their trophy aloft has taking the 3 Tours Championship at Hirakawa Country Club in Chiba Prefecture.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/11/17/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-goeido-still-unbeaten/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-19T00:27:54+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Powerful technique: Yokozuna Hakuho defeats No. 2 maegashira Shohozan on Friday at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/11/28/basketball/november-accolades/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-19T00:28:03+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/10/08/more-sports/nishikori-tops-raonic-in-japan-open-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-19T00:28:03+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[st20121008a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Championship determination: Kei Nishikori captures his second career title on Sunday at the Japan Open.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/07/10/sumo/basho-reports/kisenosato-hakuho-cruise-on-second-day/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-19T00:28:06+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[ss20120710b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Down under: Kotooshu (right) touches the ground to lose his match against Goeido at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/09/07/basketball/players-take-greek-offers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-19T00:28:12+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20120907n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Taking a chance: Gordon Klaiber, who played for the Iwate Big Bulls last season, has accepted an offer to play in Greece.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/10/25/more-sports/jones-names-squad-for-rugby-tour/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-19T00:28:12+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/07/14/more-sports/nishikori-handed-quarterfinal-defeat/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-19T00:28:14+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/10/29/more-sports/golf/jeon-secures-fourth-title-of-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-19T00:28:21+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/07/20/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-harumafuji-chase-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-19T00:31:00+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hakuho]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/09/06/soccer/world-cup/kagawa-frustrated-at-lack-of-central-role/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-19T00:31:05+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sw20120906a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Jump to it: Japan's players train at Niigata's Big Swan Stadium on Wednesday ahead of Thursday's friendly against the United Arab Emirates.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/11/12/more-sports/golf/ishikawa-ends-two-year-win-drought-at-taiheiyo-masters/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-19T00:31:12+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sg20121112a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ryo Ishikawa waves to the crowd at the Taiheiyo Club in Shizuoka Prefecture Sunday after becoming the youngest player to register 10 victories on the JGTO tour.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/10/12/basketball/phoenix-joined-power-packed-western-field/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-19T00:31:14+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sk20121012b2a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20121012b2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Speed to burn: Ryukyu Golden Kings guard Narito Namizato, seen in action last weekend against Gyno Pomare and the Kyoto Hannaryz, played an integral role for the bj-league champion last season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/12/18/more-sports/football/seagulls-beat-deers-for-third-straight-x-bowl-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-19T00:31:14+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sf20121218a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[X-rated: Kajima defensive back Koki Kato (rear) strips the ball from Obic wide receiver Yuki Ikei (middle) during the Japan X Bowl at Tokyo Dome on Monday night. Obic won 27-24.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/12/02/basketball/players-give-ultimatum-to-oita-plan-appeal-to-fiba/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-19T00:33:17+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20121202b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Not backing down: Former MVP Wendell White, seen here with Hamamatsu, and three American teammates are demanding that the Oita HeatDevils pay them salary they are owed.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/12/04/soccer/world-cup/fearless-auckland-looking-to-upset-sanfrecce/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-19T00:33:21+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/12/16/basketball/crane-thunders-earn-first-home-victory-in-franchise-history/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-19T00:33:26+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/07/23/more-sports/soeda-fails-in-bid-to-reach-first-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-19T00:33:47+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/07/23/olympics/costas-criticism-sparks-discussion-over-tributes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-19T00:33:53+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/09/23/basketball/clutch-3-pointer-propels-iran-past-japan-in-fiba-asia-cup-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-19T00:33:56+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sk20120923a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20120923a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Strong performance: Japan's Kosuke Kanamaru drives past Iran's Hamed Afagh in the FIBA Asia Cup final on Saturday at Ota City General Gymnasium in Tokyo. Kanamaru scored a game-high 16 points in Japan's 53-51 loss.]]></image:caption>
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