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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/15/basketball/blackwell-out-at-struggling-gunma/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-12-15T22:34:50+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Time is up: Ryan Blackwell coached the Osaka Evessa for two seasons before taking over as Gunma Crane Thunders' bench boss after the expansion franchise's 0-8 start last season.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/15/more-sports/football/kwansei-gakuin-reaches-rice-bowl/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-12-15T22:37:05+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Head boy: Kwansei Gakuin University wide receiver Takato Kido scores a touchdown during the Fighters' 23-9 win over the Nihon University Phoenix on Sunday in the Koshien Bowl.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/16/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/kasai-sets-new-ski-jump-age-record/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-12-16T23:18:06+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/16/soccer/zaccheroni-aiming-for-stars-with-world-cup-ambitions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-12-16T23:22:23+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[No limit: National team manager Alberto Zaccheroni speaks at the Foreign Correspondents' Club of Japan on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/16/baseball/npb-formally-approves-new-posting-system/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-12-16T23:22:41+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Change the game: Tohoku Rakuten pitcher Masahiro Tanaka could be the first player affected by a new posting system agreed between NPB and MLB.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/16/soccer/nagatomo-scores-in-inter-milan-loss/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-12-16T23:25:03+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2013-12-16T23:25:22+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/16/baseball/oka-looking-to-rein-in-knuckleball/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-12-17T17:10:43+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shooting star: Former BayStars hurler Tomokazu Oka is hoping to pitch in the major leagues.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/17/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/injured-skier-ito-pursuing-olympics/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-12-17T18:56:47+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/17/basketball/ncaas-hoop-hype-not-such-an-easy-sell-in-december/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-12-17T19:10:29+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/17/more-sports/track-field/fukushi-kiryu-honored-by-jaaf/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-12-17T22:10:30+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Their night to be recognized: Sprinter Yoshihide Kiryu (left) and marathon runner Kayoko Fukushi are honored at the Japan Association of Athletics Federations annual awards banquet on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/17/baseball/tanaka-informs-eagles-he-wants-to-pitch-in-majors-in-2014/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-12-17T22:10:46+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[As expected: Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles pitcher Masahiro Tanaka, speaking at a news conference Tuesday in Sendai, says he wants to pitch in the major leagues next season.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/17/more-sports/football/seagulls-capture-fourth-straight-x-league-title-2/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-12-17T22:10:57+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[X factor: Obic Seagulls wide receiver Ryoma Hagiyama catches a pass during Monday's X Bowl at Tokyo Dome.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/17/soccer/j-league/j-league-season-to-begin-on-march-1/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-12-17T23:11:22+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/17/more-sports/kameda-camp-interrogated-over-title-fight-outcome/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-12-17T23:11:48+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/18/more-sports/yoshida-to-compete-in-53-kg-class/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-12-18T21:50:56+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/18/basketball/parmer-helping-shinshu-emerge-as-force-in-third-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-12-19T16:17:52+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Veteran poise: Former Hamamatsu star Jeff Parmer, the 2010-11 regular-season MVP, has helped transform Shinshu into a strong playoff contender this season.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/19/soccer/japan-to-bid-for-2023-womens-world-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-12-19T23:02:25+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/19/more-sports/boxing-2/controversial-bout-planned-with-ibf-rules-kameda-representative-says/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-12-19T23:02:29+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/20/soccer/managerial-carousel-an-ongoing-story-at-tottenham/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-12-20T19:29:46+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/20/figure-skating/odds-on-ando-making-olympic-team-for-sochi-very-long/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-12-20T19:55:39+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/p14-jack-b-20131221.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14 jack-b 20131221]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Lofty credentials: Miki Ando is a two-time world champion and three-time national winner.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/20/soccer/j-league/nishino-fired-up-for-opportunity-with-grampus/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-12-20T23:10:18+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/21/more-sports/golf/ishikawa-fujita-pair-loses-but-asia-retains-lead/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-12-21T23:14:02+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/21/baseball/mlb/yanks-introduce-outfielder-beltran/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-12-21T23:15:25+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/21/baseball/mlb/cromartie-hungry-to-bring-baseball-back-to-montreal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-12-21T23:35:13+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/p28-jason-a-20131222.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p28-jason-a-20131222.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Leading the call: Former Yomiuri Giants player Warren Cromartie (49) is front and center in the efforts to bring baseball back to Montreal.KYODO]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/21/basketball/fiba-warns-jba-about-problems/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-12-21T23:35:26+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/p27-jhoops-a-20131222.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p27-jhoops-a-20131222.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Get it together: FIBA secretary general Patrick Baumann, seen in a file photo taken during a previous trip to Japan, has told the JBA to resolve its various issues.Kaz Nagatsuka]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/21/basketball/chiba-jets-snap-20-game-skid/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-12-21T23:48:36+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/21/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/takanashi-soars-to-world-cup-triumph/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-12-21T23:57:15+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/21/basketball/aomori-slams-door-on-ryukyus-12-game-winning-streak/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-12-21T23:57:22+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/21/%sports_category%/major-coaching-changes-defined-2013-2/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-12-22T12:45:18+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/p26-hoop-scoop-a-20131222.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p26-hoop-scoop-a-20131222.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[He's gone: Bill Cartwright was one of several successful coaches to leave the bj-league in 2013.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/22/soccer/okazaki-brace-fuels-mainz-triumph/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-12-22T18:48:12+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/22/basketball/oguchi-sparks-phoenix-against-ex-coach-kawai-brave-warriors/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-12-22T22:56:26+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/w3-ed-a-20131223.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-ed-a-20131223.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Skilled veteran: Hamamatsu Higashimikawa Phoenix guard Masahiro Oguchi, seen loking to pass in a game against the Osaka Evessa last season, scores 23 points in Sunday's 93-75 win over the Shinshu Brave Warriors.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/22/soccer/j-league/sanfrecce-advance-to-emperors-cup-semifinals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-12-22T23:01:36+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/22/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/ski-jumper-takanashi-wiins-third-consecutive-world-cup-event/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-12-23T00:10:16+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/w3-snow-a-20131223-e1387720455839.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-snow-a-20131223.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Reason to smile: Sara Takanashi leads the World Cup circuit with a perfect 300 points.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/22/figure-skating/mao-stays-on-target-for-seventh-national-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-12-23T19:06:06+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/w3-jack-b-20131223-e1387721622582.jpg</image:loc>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[As expected: Mao Asada leads the pack with 73.01 points after the women's short program on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/23/soccer/midfielder-nagasawa-joins-cologne/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-12-23T19:26:15+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/23/basketball/rodman-doesnt-meet-busy-kim/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-12-23T19:26:32+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/23/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/watabe-takes-third-in-nordic-event/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-12-23T19:26:36+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/23/more-sports/wrestler-yoshida-captures-11th-national-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-12-23T23:10:35+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Still the best: Saori Yoshida (left) wins her 11th 55-kg title at nationals on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/23/figure-skating/suzuki-outperforms-mao-grabs-first-national-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-12-23T23:15:47+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Career first: Akiko Suzuki grabs the title at the national championships on Monday at Saitama Super Arena, finishing first in the women's program with 215.18 points.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/21/figure-skating/hanyu-delivers-fantastic-performance-in-mens-short-program/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-12-24T17:42:06+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/w3-jack-a-20131222-e1387634947982.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jack-a-20131222.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Splendid start: Yuzuru Hanyu performs during the men's short program at the national championships on Saturday at Saitama Super Arena. Hanyu earned 103.10 points and holds a commanding lead.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/24/sumo/kisenosato-getting-shot-at-top-rank/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-12-24T22:56:39+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/24/basketball/nba/blazers-look-for-real-with-aldridge-lillard-flow-offense/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-12-25T14:23:14+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/25/baseball/japanese-baseball/giants-star-abe-gets-lofty-raise/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-12-25T19:54:15+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/25/baseball/japanese-baseball/kumazaki-to-be-npb-commissioner/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-12-25T19:54:18+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/25/soccer/j-league/midfielder-matsui-joins-jubilo-iwata/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-12-25T19:54:27+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/25/basketball/aisins-kanamaru-fits-in-well-with-new-team/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-12-25T22:14:06+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Key option: Aisin's Kosuke Kanamaru leads the team in scoring at 16.5 points per game.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/25/baseball/swallows-acquire-lefty-pitcher-narveson/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-12-25T22:16:08+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/25/general/a-look-back-at-the-year-in-japanese-sports/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-12-26T11:15:48+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/p11-eagles-a-20131225.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p11 eagles-a 20131225]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tohoku Rakuten catcher Motohiro Shima lifts pitcher Masahiro Tanaka after clinching the Golden Eagles’ first Japan Series title against the Yomiuri Giants in Sendai in November.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/25/baseball/tanaka-given-chance-to-pursue-dream-in-majors/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-12-26T12:41:17+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w2-tanaka-b-20131226.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Masahiro Tanaka]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/26/soccer/j-league/veteran-midfielder-fujimoto-to-transfer-to-marinos/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-12-26T23:27:40+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/26/sumo/yokozuna-deliberation-council-announces-promotion-requirements-for-kisenosato/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-12-26T23:28:23+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/26/baseball/kumazaki-named-npb-commissioner/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-12-26T23:28:34+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/27/soccer/suarez-showing-potential-while-harnessing-personality/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-12-27T17:55:08+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/27/basketball/oka-gakuen-edges-st-catalina-girls-in-winter-cup-semifinals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-12-27T22:13:01+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/w3-kaz-a-20131228.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kaz-a-20131228.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Banner performance: Oka Gakuen's Evelyn Mawuli, a senior center, contributed 25 points and 23 rebounds in a 68-65 win over St. Catalina Girls in the Winter Cup semifinals on Friday in Tokyo.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/27/more-sports/football/numerous-nfl-coaches-await-fate/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-12-27T22:19:28+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/w3-hiroshi-a-20131228.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-hiroshi-a-20131228.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Expected to lose job: Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith's team has not lived up to lofty expectations this season.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/27/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/speed-skater-tabata-qualifies-for-fifth-olympic-team/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-12-27T22:38:52+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/w3-speed-a-20131228.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3 speed-a 20131228]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Maki Tabata]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/27/figure-skating/mao-must-let-the-triple-axel-go-for-shot-at-gold-in-sochi/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-12-27T22:54:12+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/p14-jack-b-20131228-e1388134436463.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-jack-b-20131228.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mao Asada]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/27/basketball/four-akita-players-named-all-star-starters/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-12-27T22:56:15+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/w3-ed-a-20131228.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-ed-a-20131228.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The streak continues: Popular guard Cohey Aoki, seen in action during the 2012-13 bj-league All-Star Game at Ariake Colosseum, was selected as an All-Star starter for a record eighth time.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/28/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/five-time-olympian-okazaki-to-retire/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-12-28T21:41:35+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/28/soccer/j-league/gamba-wait-for-new-site/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-12-28T22:19:49+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/p28-kaz-a-20131229.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p28-kaz-a-20131229.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Home sweet home: A rendering of the stadium Gamba Osaka plan to move into for the 2016 season.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/28/basketball/kyotos-depth-playing-instrumental-role-in-five-game-winning-streak/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-12-28T23:32:05+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/w3-ed-a-20131229.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-ed-a-20131229.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Every bit helps: Kyoto Hannaryz guard Sunao Murakami, seen in this file photo from last season, made quiet contributions (two assists, one steals) on Saturday in a 75-61 road win over the Shinshu Brave Warriors. Kyoto used 13 players in the game and extended its winning streak to five games.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/28/basketball/oka-gakuen-captures-back-to-back-winter-cup-titles/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-12-28T23:36:40+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/w3-hoops-a-20131229.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-hoops-a-20131229.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The champions: Oka Gakuen players (from left) Ai Yamada, Evelyn Mawuli and Sara Sakai proudly display their first-place medals after a 79-69 triumph over Gifu Girls in the All-Japan High School Tournament final on Saturday at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/28/baseball/the-batting-stance-guy-waxes-poetic-on-youkilis-npb/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-12-29T18:15:45+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/p27-w-jason-c-20131229.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p27-w-jason-c-20131229.jpg]]></image:title>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/29/soccer/marinos-reach-emperors-cup-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-12-29T22:07:50+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/29/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/kasai-second-in-ski-jump-qualifying/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-12-29T22:08:05+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/29/basketball/clinical-toyama-takes-down-nara/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-12-29T22:25:36+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/29/basketball/parker-stars-as-west-beats-east-in-nbl-all-star-game/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-12-29T22:26:57+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/w3-all-star-a-20131230.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-all-star-a-20131230.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[North star: Levanga Hokkaido's Takehiko Orimo attacks as Kei Igarashi of the Mitsubishi Electric Diamond Dolphins defends during the NBL All-Star Game at Ota City General Gymnasium on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/29/basketball/hachimura-powers-meisei-high-to-winter-cup-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-12-29T22:27:58+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/w3-kaz-a-20131230.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kaz-a-20131230.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Primal scream: Meisei High School's Louis Hachimura celebrates a basket during his team's 92-78 win over Fukuoka University Ohori in the boys' final of the All-Japan High School Tournament on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/29/soccer/j-league/sanfrecce-marinos-book-places-in-emperors-cup-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-12-29T22:30:01+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20131230.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Finishing touch: Yokohama F. Marinos' Shunsuke Nakamura scores his team's second goal in a 2-0 win over Sagan Tosu in the semifinals of the Emperor's Cup on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/30/more-sports/football/ryan-will-return-to-pilot-jets-in-2014/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-12-30T22:55:34+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/30/soccer/fc-tokyo-announces-new-manager/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-12-30T22:55:42+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/30/baseball/japanese-baseball/mlb-warns-eagles-over-tanaka-fee/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-12-30T22:56:00+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/31/more-sports/ice-hockey/nationals-park-set-for-winter-classic/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-12-31T21:04:04+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/01/soccer/j-league/zaccheroni-leaving-door-to-world-cup-squad-open/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-01T05:00:09+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-zaccheroni-a-20140101.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Keep them guessing: National team manager Alberto Zaccheroni has hinted there may be some unexpected names in his 23-man squad for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/01/soccer/j-league/marinos-take-emperors-cup-settle-the-score-with-sanfrecce/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-01T21:50:05+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/sj20140101a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sj20140101a1a]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Members of Yokohama F. Marinos respond to the cheering crowd Wednesday after the team beat out Hiroshima Sanfrecce for the Emperor’s Cup.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/31/soccer/j-league/marinos-looking-to-take-revenge-on-sanfrecce-in-emperors-cup-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-01T21:55:09+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/w3-jsoccer-a-20140101-e1388492638426.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20140101.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[None shall pass: Sanfrecce Hiroshima goalkeeper Shusaku Nishikawa was the penalty shootout hero in his team's Emperor's Cup semifinal win over FC Tokyo on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/01/general/the-most-viewed-sports-stories-of-2013/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-01T22:01:21+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/20200908Argentina-2020-Vote-Olympics.JPEG-01362.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[Jacques Rogge]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Jacques Rogge shows a card displaying Tokyo, the city chosen to host the 2020 Summer Olympics, in Buenos Aires, Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/02/more-sports/track-field/twins-help-toyo-take-ekiden-lead/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-02T22:52:36+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/02/soccer/j-league/marinos-capture-emperors-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-02T23:06:39+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/p10-jsoccer-a-20140103.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p10-jsoccer-a-20140103.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sweet revenge: Yokohama F. Marinos' Shunsuke Nakamura (left) takes on Sanfrecce Hiroshima's Kazuyuki Morisaki during the Emperor's Cup final on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/02/basketball/big-bulls-open-2014-by-dominating-magic/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-02T23:21:03+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/31/more-sports/football/nfl-playoffs-could-produce-another-surprise-champion/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-03T16:36:09+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/31/basketball/five-arrows-end-2013-on-high-note/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-03T16:42:04+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/03/soccer/hard-to-figure-out-what-anelka-was-thinking-with-gesture/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-03T18:37:37+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/03/more-sports/football/obic-routs-kwansei-gakuin-for-fourth-straight-rice-bowl-triumph-2/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-03T21:59:30+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/w3-hiroshi-a-20140104-e1388753874783.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-hiroshi-a-20140104.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Getting the job done: Running back Takuto Hara of the Obic Seagulls rushes for 114 yards and two touchdowns in his team's 34-16 win in the Rice Bowl over Kwansei Gakuin University on Friday at Tokyo Dome. Hara was named the game's MVP.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/03/basketball/ryukyu-hands-saitama-19th-consecutive-defeat/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-03T22:42:37+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/03/more-sports/track-field/toyo-university-captures-tokyo-hakone-collegiate-ekiden-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-03T22:42:48+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/04/baseball/looking-ahead-at-what-2014-may-hold/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-04T22:39:19+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/p25-wayne-a-20140105.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p25-wayne-a-20140105.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sky is the limit: BayStars slugger Tony Blanco could be a candidate to join Wladimir Balentien in the 60-homer club in 2014.KYODO]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/04/sumo/yokozuna-hakuho-returns-to-work-after-okinawa-vacation/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-04T23:03:12+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-sumo-a-20140105.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[At the top: Hakuho is entering his eighth year as a yokozuna.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/04/basketball/warren-ignites-fukuoka-in-triumph-over-toyama/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-04T23:21:00+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/w3-ed-a-20140105.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-ed-a-20140105.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The catalyst: Rizing Fukuoka star Reggie Warren, seen in action last season, led his team with 19 points and 19 rebounds in an 80-77 victory over the visiting Toyama Grouses on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/04/basketball/aisin-routs-tsukuba-books-spot-in-emperors-cup-semifinals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-04T23:21:04+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/w3-kaz-a-20140105.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kaz-a-20140105.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Timing is everything: Aisin's Gavin Edwards blocks a shot taken by Tsukuba's Takafumi Asano during  Saturday's quarterfinals at the All-Japan Championship.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/05/soccer/honda-arrives-in-italy-to-join-milan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-05T21:56:53+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/05/soccer/j-league/reds-lure-nishikawa-from-sanfrecce/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-05T21:56:56+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/05/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/takanashi-suffers-seasons-first-loss/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-05T21:57:10+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/05/figure-skating/kim-dazzles-at-south-korean-national-championships/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-05T22:19:06+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/w3-skating-a-20140106-e1388927868344.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-skating-a-20140106.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Building momentum: Kim Yu-na performs her free-skate program at South Korea's national championships in Goyang on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/05/basketball/alvark-down-diamond-dolphins-in-emperors-cup-quarterfinals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-05T22:20:56+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Daiki Iwamasa]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2014-01-09T23:40:38+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2014-01-09T23:57:47+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2014-01-09T23:57:56+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2014-01-10T18:24:35+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2014-01-10T22:54:57+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2014-01-11T23:00:01+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2014-01-12T19:36:00+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Intensity: Aisin's J.R. Sakuragi goes for a layup in the semifinal game of the All-Japan Championship on Saturday. Toyota Motors beat Aisin 89-83]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/12/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/kasai-soars-to-world-cup-record/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-12T21:27:57+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Noriaki Kasai]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/12/sumo/basho-reports/kisenosato-suffers-defeat-on-tournaments-first-day/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-12T21:44:07+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[The grind begins: Yokozuna Hakuho (left) overpowers Tochiozan on the opening day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/12/basketball/akita-dominance-continues-at-home/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-12T23:35:21+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Triumphant stand: Hakuho watches Toyonoshima falls after a forceful shove on Monday at Ryogoku Kokugikan.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/13/basketball/iwate-showcases-depth-talent-in-triumph-over-tokyo/</loc>
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		<lastmod>2014-01-14T22:40:09+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2014-01-14T23:00:47+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2014-01-15T16:29:43+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2014-01-16T23:19:25+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Comfort factor: Denver Broncos QB Peyton Manning has struggled in cold weather and has been wearing a glove this season.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2014-01-18T21:52:35+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2014-01-18T22:07:57+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sara Takanashi]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/18/baseball/mlb/reliever-tazawa-avoids-arbitration/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-18T22:08:11+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p27-briefs-tazawa-a-20140119.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Junichi Tazawa]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/18/sumo/basho-reports/ozeki-kisenosato-beats-aminishiki/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-18T22:08:18+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/p25-sumo-a-20140119-e1390049623480.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p25-sumo-a-20140119.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Forced to the edge: Masunoyama (left) takes care of business against Shotenro at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/17/basketball/hamamatsu-beats-tokyo-for-fifth-straight-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-18T22:13:17+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/18/soccer/kimura-eyes-world-cup-place/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-18T22:15:34+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/p26-andrew-a-20140119.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p26-andrew-a-20140119.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[American dream: New York Red Bulls defender Kosuke Kimura has spent his entire career in Major League Soccer.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/18/baseball/giants-terauchi-shows-importance-of-putting-smile-on-fans-faces/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-18T22:15:58+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/18/basketball/toyama-routs-shimane-spoils-hansons-coaching-debut/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-18T23:59:23+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/w3-ed-a-20140119.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-ed-a-20140119.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The spark: Toyama guard Takeshi Mito, seen in a file photo from last season, scored 24 points in the Grouses' 68-52 win over the visiting Shimane Susanoo Magic on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/19/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/takanashi-soars-to-17th-career-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-19T20:01:42+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/19/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/snowboarders-aono-okada-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-19T20:01:47+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/19/basketball/akita-rolls-to-ninth-straight-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-19T23:09:40+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/20/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-remains-in-dominant-form/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-20T23:13:58+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/p15-sumo-a-20140121-e1390226353485.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p15-sumo-a-20140121.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Pinned down: Kotooshu lays on top of Okinoumi after beating him at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/20/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/uemura-added-to-sochi-squad/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-20T23:17:20+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/w3-uemura-a-20140121.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-uemura-a-20140121.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Aiko Uemura]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/07/soccer/world-cup/japan-to-contend-with-solid-trio-at-world-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-21T17:56:19+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/p28-soccer-a-20131208.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p28-soccer-a-20131208.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[See you in Brazil: Japan found a comfortable landing spot in Group C when the draw for the 2013 World Cup was revealed on Friday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/21/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/skier-yuasa-undergoes-ankle-surgery/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-21T19:49:05+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/21/basketball/nba/durant-rapidly-emerging-as-best-player-in-the-game/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-21T19:58:16+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/21/figure-skating/murakami-making-solid-preparations-for-four-continents/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-21T22:20:26+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/21/baseball/mlb/tanaka-keeps-quiet-about-contract-negotiations/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-21T22:20:50+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/21/sumo/basho-reports/yokozuna-hakuho-stays-on-target-for-28th-career-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-21T22:30:00+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/p13-sumo-a-20140122-e1390302067284.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-sumo-a-20140122.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Staying in the hunt: Kakuryu (left) improves to 9-1 at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament, going on the offensive against Goeido on Tuesday at Ryogoku Kokugikan.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/20/basketball/mr-basketball-back-on-court-in-new-role/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-22T09:48:59+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/p15-kaz-a-20140121.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p15-kaz-a-20140121.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mr. Basketball: Kenichi Sako will hope his success as a player carries over to his new position as head coach of the Hiroshima Dragonflies.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/22/sumo/basho-reports/yokozuna-hakuho-remains-lone-unbeaten-wrestler/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-22T20:20:38+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/p15-sumo-a-20140123-e1390389609357.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p15-sumo-a-20140123.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Strength on display: Ozeki Kisenosato (left) forces Goeido out of the raised ring on Wednesday at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/22/soccer/j-league/popovic-says-cerezo-primed-for-title-run/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-22T20:57:30+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/p15-andrew-a-20140123.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p15-andrew-a-20140123.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Back to work: Masato Kurogi (left) and Yoichiro Kakitani take part in a Cerezo Osaka training session earlier this week.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/24/baseball/mlb/splitter-expected-to-be-money-pitch-for-tanaka-in-the-majors/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-24T19:31:28+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/p14-jason-a-20140125.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-jason-a-20140125.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Major money: Masahiro Tanaka speaks at a news conference in Sendai on Thursday after agreeing to a seven-year, $155 million deal with the New York Yankees.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/24/soccer/matas-arrival-likely-signals-end-for-kagawa-at-man-united/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-24T19:31:33+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/23/figure-skating/murakami-leads-after-four-continents-short-program-2/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-24T19:31:42+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/w3-skate-a-20140124-e1390486782160.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-skate-a-20140124.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Top of the charts: Kanako Murakami performs her short program at the Four Continents on Thursday in Taipei. Murakami leads the event heading into the free skate.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/23/sumo/basho-reports/kakuryu-stays-in-contention-for-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-24T19:31:44+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/23/soccer/j-league/golden-ball-winner-forlan-joins-cerezo/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-24T19:31:46+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/p10-jsoccer-a-20140124.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p10-jsoccer-a-20140124.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Diego Forlan]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/22/more-sports/football/huddle-bowl-make-a-wish-of-japan-team-up-for-winning-cause/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-24T19:32:02+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/w3-huddle-a-20140123.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-huddle-a-20140123.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Final tally: Keio University (white) beat Kobe University 20-0 in the final of the Huddle Bowl on Sunday at Yokohama Stadium.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/24/sumo/basho-reports/yokozuna-hakuho-maintains-one-win-advantage/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-24T19:53:39+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/p13-sumo-a-20140125.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13 sumo-a 20140125]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Muscular triumph: Endo overpowers Kotooshu on Friday at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament, improving to 10-3.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/24/basketball/former-nba-forward-andre-brown-joins-sendai-89ers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-24T21:32:50+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/24/more-sports/track-field/akaba-aims-for-pleasing-final-race-at-osaka-womens-marathon/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-24T21:33:03+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/w3-run-a-20140125-e1390566709423.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-run-a-20140125.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yukiko Akaba]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/25/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/ski-jumper-kasai-places-third-in-world-cup-competition/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-25T22:33:25+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/25/sumo/basho-reports/kakuryu-faces-test-against-hakuho/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-25T22:58:59+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/p25-sumo-a-20140126-e1390657458117.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p25-sumo-a-20140126.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Rough and rugged: Yokozuna Hakuho topples ozeki Kotoshogiku on Saturday at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/25/baseball/mlb/tanaka-will-wear-no-19-with-yankees/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-25T22:59:11+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/p27-briefs-1-b-20140126.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p27-briefs-1-b-20140126.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Masahiro Tanaka]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/26/baseball/mlb/darvish-set-to-start-on-opening-day/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-26T22:14:29+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/26/soccer/okazaki-finds-net-against-stuttgart/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-26T22:14:32+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/26/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/takanashi-sees-winning-streak-end/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-26T22:14:35+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/26/more-sports/track-field/gamera-shmyrko-outlasts-akaba-at-osaka-womens-marathon/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-26T22:40:11+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/w3-marathon-a-20140127-e1390743529371.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-marathon-a-20140127.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Back for more: Tetiana Gamera-Shmyrko crosses the line to defend her Osaka Women's Marathon title on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/26/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-beats-kakuryu-in-playoff-to-capture-28th-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-26T22:49:20+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/w3-sumo-b-20140127-e1390743879720.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-sumo-b-20140127.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Never gets old: Hakuho celebrates with the trophy after winning the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament for his 28th career title on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/27/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/takanashi-misses-out-on-gold-again/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-27T23:09:20+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/27/sumo/victorious-hakuho-eyes-more-titles/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-27T23:09:21+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/27/sumo/kakuryu-to-get-shot-at-yokozuna-promotion/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-27T23:15:05+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/w3-sumo-a-20140128-e1390831819429.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-sumo-a-20140128.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nearly man: Kakuryu (left) finished with a 14-1 record at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament but lost the championship playoff to yokozuna Hakuho.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/27/soccer/j-league/indonesian-bachdim-joins-ventforet/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-27T23:16:00+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/w3-jsoccer-a-20140128-e1390831816321.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20140128.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[New horizons: Indonesian forward Irfan Bachdim (right) holds a Ventforet Kofu shirt on Monday after signing with the J. League first-division club.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/28/more-sports/football/reaction-to-shermans-rant-completely-over-the-top/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-28T19:56:52+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/28/soccer/j-league/grampus-training-camp-to-be-held-in-thailand-despite-civil-strife/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-28T20:14:45+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/28/baseball/kubota-a-master-bat-maker-announces-retirement/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-28T23:00:43+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/28/more-sports/track-field/sprinter-kiryu-aims-to-compete-in-60-meters-at-indoor-worlds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-28T23:06:05+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/28/basketball/toshiba-sharpshooter-tsuji-continues-rise-to-prominence/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-28T23:09:29+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/w3-kaz-a-20140129.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kaz-a-20140129.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Expanding his game: Toshiba's Naoto Tsuji, who ranks second in the NBL in 3-point shooting (48.0 percent), has worked to diversify his offensive arsenal as a second-year pro.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/29/baseball/japanese-baseball/balentien-apologizes-for-arrest/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-29T20:45:01+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/p13-briefs-a-20140130-e1390995292565.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13 briefs-a 20140130]]></image:title>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/29/soccer/nadeshiko-japans-kawasumi-to-play-for-u-s-team/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-29T20:45:51+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/w3-nadeshiko-a-20140130-e1390995402927.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-nadeshiko-a-20140130.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nahomi Kawasumi]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/29/baseball/buffaloes-acquire-mlb-veteran-betancourt/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-29T20:46:16+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/29/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/ski-jumper-takanashi-retains-crown/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-29T20:46:44+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/w3-junior-a-20140130.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-junior-a-20140130.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sara Takanashi]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/29/more-sports/football/pro-bowl-week-improves-japanese-coaches-football-knowledge/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-29T22:44:05+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/w3-kaz-a-20140130.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kaz-a-20140130.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Learning experience: College coaches Mutsumi Takahashi (left) and Masato Itai of Otemon Gakuin University and Kansai University, respectively, participated in the NFL's Pro Bowl activities last week in Hawaii, interacting with coaches and players.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/29/basketball/wholesale-changes-continue-slow-decline-of-evessa/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-29T22:44:29+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/p14-ed-a-20140130.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-ed-a-20140130.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Out of the picture: Former All-Star center Dillion Sneed (left) was released by the Osaka Evessa on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/30/baseball/mlb/tanaka-says-goodbye-to-former-rakuten-teammates/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-30T23:37:06+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/30/more-sports/nishikori-to-open-davis-cup-action-against-polansky/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-30T23:38:25+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/30/basketball/evessa-crane-thunders-inadvertently-help-each-other-address-needs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-31T15:32:36+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/31/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/japan-wins-world-junior-ski-jump-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-31T19:35:40+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/31/soccer/rampant-city-set-to-expose-mourinhos-hypocrisy/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-31T19:42:24+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/31/more-sports/football/x-leagues-deers-begin-new-life-as-club-team/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-31T19:58:19+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/w3-kaz-a-20140201.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kaz-a-20140201.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[New look: The Deers, seen here wearing their old colors in a game against IBM BigBlue in April last year, will now be known as the Lixil Deers and will play in orange and white.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/31/soccer/j-league/jfa-to-honor-national-stadium-with-exhibit/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-31T21:29:54+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/28/sumo/kisenosato-injury-hands-yokozuna-quest-baton-to-kakuryu/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-01T02:50:06+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/01/basketball/ex-nba-player-brown-parts-ways-with-sendai-due-to-family-emergency/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-01T22:36:32+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/01/sumo/retired-ozeki-miyabiyama-honored-at-hair-cutting-ceremony/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-01T22:55:01+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/01/basketball/pomare-iwate-sail-past-ryukyu-in-ot/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-01T23:41:56+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/31/more-sports/nishikori-gets-japan-going-at-davis-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-02T00:56:27+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/w3-jack-a-20140201.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jack-a-20140201.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Leader of the pack: Kei Nishikori plays a shot during his straight-sets win over Canada's Peter Polansky on the first day of their Davis Cup tie at Ariake Coliseum on Friday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/02/more-sports/track-field/kiplimo-wins-beppu-oita-marathon/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-02T20:10:51+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/02/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/sochi-favorite-takanashi-gets-ninth-win-of-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-02T20:18:32+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/p16-takanashi-a-20140203.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p16-takanashi-a-20140203.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sara Takanashi ap]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/01/more-sports/japan-takes-control-in-doubles/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-02T20:24:13+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/p28-jack-a-20140202.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p28-jack-a-20140202.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Twice as nice: Kei Nishikori (left) and Yasutaka Uchiyama compete in Davis Cup doubles on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/02/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/snowboarder-takeuchi-takes-second/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-02T20:25:55+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/02/more-sports/japan-ousts-canada/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-02T23:13:12+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/t16-jack-tt-a-20140203.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[TENNIS-DAVIS-JPN-CAN]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Survival of the fittest: Kei Nishikori plays a shot in his Davis Cup reverse singles match against Canada's Frank Dancevic on Sunday. Japan won the tie 3-1 after Dancevic withdrew injured.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/02/basketball/akita-holds-off-takamatsu-for-11th-consecutive-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-02T23:17:40+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/03/soccer/zaccheroni-says-honda-needs-time/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-03T22:55:02+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/03/figure-skating/chan-declares-self-sochi-favorite/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-03T22:55:22+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/03/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-ski-jumping/takanashi-gets-10th-win-of-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-04T15:09:03+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/28/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-ski-jumping/veteran-jumper-kasai-showing-no-signs-of-slowing-down/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-04T15:11:19+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/p14-jump-a-20140129.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-jump-a-20140129.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Timeless: Ski jumper Noriaki Kasai, who is now 41, will be seeking his first individual Olympic medal when he takes part in his seventh Winter Olympics at the upcoming Sochi Games.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/22/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-ice-hockey/womens-ice-hockey-team-aiming-for-podium-finish-in-sochi/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-04T15:12:18+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/p16-hockey-a-20140123.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p16-hockey-a-20140123.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Big aspirations: Japan's women's hockey team, which will be playing in the Olympics for the first time since Nagano in 1998, is hoping strong defense will lead to a medal in Sochi.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/18/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-nordic-combined/watabe-brothers-ready-for-sochi-tilt/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-04T15:13:42+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/p28-ski-a-20140119.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p28-ski-a-20140119.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Oh brother: Akito Watabe (center) will make a third attempt at winning an Olympic medal in the Nordic combined event in Sochi next month.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/24/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-ski-jumping/jump-star-takanashi-flying-high-going-into-sochi-games/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-04T15:17:45+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/p14-jump-20140125-e1390558670617.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14 jump 20140125]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Golden girl: Sara Takanashi, who has 17 career World Cup victories, will be the heavy favorite to win the inaugural women’s ski jumping event at the Sochi Olympics.  ]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/11/20/olympics/summer-olympics/ioc-chief-bach-leaves-door-open-for-baseball-at-2020-games/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-04T15:18:18+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/p14-ioc-a-20131121.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-ioc-a-20131121.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[First visit as boss: IOC president Thomas Bach (center) stands with JOC president Tsunekazu Takeda and IOC vice president John Coates at a news conference in Tokyo on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/11/19/olympics/summer-olympics/mizuno-best-man-to-lead-tokyo-organizing-committee-for-2020-games/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-04T15:18:36+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/p14-jack-a-20131120.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-jack-a-20131120.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ideal boss: Masato Mizuno, who has had a long involvement in the Olympic movement, possesses the credentials and charisma for the local organizing committee's top position for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/11/15/olympics/ioc-delegation-ends-orientation-seminar/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-04T15:18:44+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/02/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-speedskating/speedskaters-eyeing-sochi-payout/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-04T15:30:31+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/p15-speedskate-a-20140203.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p15-speedskate-a-20140203.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Eyes on the prize: Keiichiro Nagashima has won twice on the World Cup circuit this season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/09/22/olympics/yoshida-sets-2020-as-target/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-04T17:06:03+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/09/09/olympics/olympics-softball-gold-medalist-ueno-expresses-disappointment/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-04T17:06:26+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/so20130910a5a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20130910a5a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yukiko Ueno]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/09/09/olympics/wrestling-voted-back-in-for-2020-tokyo-olympics/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-04T17:07:05+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/09/08/olympics/wrestling-poised-for-return-at-2020-games-sources/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-04T17:10:09+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/09/08/olympics/summer-olympics/what-others-are-saying-about-tokyos-winning-bid/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-04T17:10:36+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/web3-what-others-a-20130909.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[Shinzo Abe, Jacques Rogge]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The happiest of times: Prime Minister Shinzo Abe greets IOC President Jacques Rogge after Tokyo was awarded the 2020 Summer Olympics on Saturday in Buenos Aires.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/08/24/olympics/a-look-back-at-when-tokyo-was-awarded-1964-olympics/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-04T17:43:29+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/so20130825a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20130825a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Majestic moment: Yoshinori Sakai, who was born on the day of the atomic bombing in Hiroshima on Aug. 6, 1945, runs with the Olympic torch at the Opening Ceremony of the 1964 Tokyo Games at National Stadium.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/08/31/olympics/summer-olympics/nearly-50-years-after-epic-win-mills-backs-tokyo-for-2020/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-04T17:43:46+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/so20130901a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20130901a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Run for the ages: American Billy Mills crosses the finish line to win the 10,000 meters at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. He ran the race 45 seconds faster than he ever had to claim the gold.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/10/olympics/u-s-defeats-nadeshiko-japan-2-1-in-womens-olympic-soccer-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-04T19:00:50+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/so20120810c4a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20120810c4a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Homare Sawa looks on as members of the U.S. women's soccer team celebrate their 2-1 victory over Japan at Wembley Stadium Thursday evening.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/10/olympics/yoshida-second-japanese-wrestler-to-3-peat-in-london-olympics/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-04T19:01:06+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/so20120810a3a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20120810a3a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Wrestler Saori Yoshida sinks her teeth into her third consecutive Olympic gold in the women's 55 kilograms category.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/10/olympics/japan-looks-to-end-soccer-medal-drought/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-04T19:01:28+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/09/olympics/mexico-keeps-poise-rallies-to-beat-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-04T19:01:56+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/so20120809c1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20120809c1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Flying challenge: Japan's Daisuke Suzuki vies for the ball with Mexico's Raul Jimenez in their men's soccer semifinal match at Wembley Stadium on Tuesday night. Mexico won 3-1.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/09/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-volleyball/japan-outlasts-china-in-thrilling-five-setter/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-04T19:05:40+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/so20120809v1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20120809v1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Exhausting battle: Japan's women's volleyball team celebrates after beating China in the Olympic quarterfinals on  Tuesday at Earls Court in London. Japan will compete in the semifinals for the first time since 1988.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/09/olympics/summer-olympics/wrestling/yoshida-ready-to-defend-wrestling-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-04T19:05:53+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/08/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-soccer/japan-loses-to-mexico-in-mens-soccer-semifinal-heads-to-bronze-medal-match-with-south-korea/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-04T19:10:17+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/so20120808c2a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20120808c2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Goalkeeper Shuichi Gonda dives in vain]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/08/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-athletics/bolts-growing-legend-makes-for-good-reading/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-04T19:10:38+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/03/more-sports/football/harvin-makes-major-difference-for-seattle/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-04T19:37:45+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/p13-hiroshi-a-20140204.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-hiroshi-a-20140204.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Just passing through: Seattle's Percy Harvin leads the pack as he runs toward the end zone during his 87-yard kickoff return to open the second half of Super Bowl XLVIII on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/08/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-volleyball/japan-reaches-womens-volleyball-semifinals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-04T19:45:10+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/so20120808v2a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20120808v2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[On the path again: Japan's women rejoice after beating China Tuesday in a 5-set victory, allowing them to advance to the semifinals for the first time since 1988.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/04/baseball/japanese-baseball/balentien-court-hearing-postponed/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-04T20:08:52+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/07/olympics/u-k-track-success-gives-games-signature-day/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-04T20:18:43+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/sp20120807lpa.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20120807lpa.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Golden girl: Jessica Ennis' heptathlon victory Saturday contributed to a historic night for Great Britain.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/07/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-boxing/boxer-shimizu-moves-into-semis/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-04T20:19:12+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/07/olympics/japan-fifth-after-technical-routine/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-04T20:19:22+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/07/olympics/japan-secures-safe-volleyball-passage/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-04T20:19:32+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/07/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-soccer/nadeshiko-japan-secures-medal-by-beating-france-2-1-in-womens-soccer-semifinal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-04T20:23:03+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/so20120807c1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20120807c1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[A sure thing: Mizuho Sakaguchi (left) and Yuki Ogimi, who both scored goals for Japan, celebrate Monday after Sakaguchi's decisive header in the second half of Japan's semifinal game with France at Wembley Stadium.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/07/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-athletics/superstar-bolt-delivers-with-100-meter-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-04T20:23:16+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/so20120807t1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20120807t1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Reach for the stars: Usain Bolt celebrates after winning the men's 100 meters at the London Games on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/07/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-gymnastics/uchimura-wins-silver-in-floor-exercise-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-04T20:23:26+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/so20120807g1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20120807g1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Upside down: Kohei Uchimura competes in the men's floor exercise final on Sunday. Uchimura finished second behind China's Zou Kai.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/06/olympics/summer-olympics/wrestling/yoshida-set-for-wrestling-challenge/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-04T20:23:42+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/06/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-boxing/jordanian-boxer-almatbouli-remembers-humble-roots/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-04T20:24:08+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/so20120806a8a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20120806a8a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[History in the making: Jordan's Ihab Almatbouli (right) is the first boxer from his nation to record a win at the Olympics.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/08/olympics/summer-olympics/table-tennis/japan-womens-team-takes-table-tennis-silver-as-china-strikes-gold/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-04T20:24:46+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/so20120808a7a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20120808a7a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Trailblazers: Ai Fukuhara, Sayaka Hirano and Kasumi Ishikawa display their silver metals and savor their moment of glory as Japan's first medal winners in table tennis. China's team took the gold in Tuesday's final.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/08/olympics/summer-olympics/wrestling/matsumoto-rallies-for-greco-roman-wrestling-bronze/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-04T20:24:52+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/02/28/olympics/summer-olympics/japan-to-earn-eight-golds-boa/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-04T20:49:18+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/02/14/olympics/summer-olympics/national-stadium-part-of-2020-bid/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-04T20:50:10+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/01/22/olympics/summer-olympics/support-near-65-percent-for-tokyo-bid/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-04T20:51:08+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/01/06/olympics/summer-olympics/japan-will-aim-for-15-golds-takeda/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-04T20:51:11+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/10/11/olympics/mens-gymnastics-team-books-olympic-berth/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-04T20:51:16+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/so20111011g1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20111011g1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ring king: Chen Yibing, a three-time world rings champion, performs up to his usual high standards at the world gymnastics championships in Tokyo, but his team fell behind in overall standings, with the Japan men's team taking the lead on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/08/05/olympics/summer-olympics/gov-tasso-an-advocate-for-2020-bid/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-04T20:51:20+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/07/16/olympics/summer-olympics/joc-chief-virtually-guarantees-bid/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-04T20:51:28+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/07/15/olympics/summer-olympics/rogge-says-pyeongchang-win-will-not-affect-tokyos-bid-for-2020-summer-games/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-04T20:51:39+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/so20110715a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20110715a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[No limit: IOC president Jacques Rogge speaks at the Foreign Correspondents' Club of Japan on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/07/14/olympics/summer-olympics/murofushi-eligible-for-ioc-position/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-04T20:51:48+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/06/26/olympics/summer-olympics/takeda-up-for-ioc-membership-rogge/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-04T20:51:56+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/06/15/olympics/summer-olympics/wrestling/wrestler-yamamoto-plans-comeback/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-04T21:18:13+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/03/09/olympics/winter-olympics/japan-picks-over-bones-of-vancouver-medal-tally/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-04T23:28:59+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/so20100309a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20100309a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Under review: JOC president Tsunekazu Takeda and Japanese delegation chief Seiko Hashimoto were pleased with Japan's efforts at the Vancouver Games but said the nation's athletes need more government in order to have a better showing at the 2014 Soichi Games.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/03/03/olympics/winter-olympics/skating-draws-huge-tv-audience/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-04T23:29:12+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/03/03/olympics/winter-olympics/olympians-reflect-on-success-in-vancouver/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-04T23:29:30+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/so20100303a2a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20100303a2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shining smiles: (Clockwise from top left) Speedskaters Joji Kato, Keiichiro Nagashima, Maki Tabata, Nao Kodaira and Masako Hozumi and figure skaters Mao Asada and Daisuke Takahashi display their medals at a Tokyo news conference on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/03/02/olympics/winter-olympics/japan-chief-pleased-with-showing/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-04T23:30:43+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/02/16/olympics/summer-olympics/japan-expects-10-12-olympic-golds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-04T23:31:34+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/10/28/olympics/joc-chooses-murakami-as-captain/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-04T23:32:25+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/02/10/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-swimming/matsuda-fueled-by-olympic-dreams/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-04T23:32:44+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/02/olympics/summer-olympics/volunteers-fans-enrich-experience-ambiance/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-04T23:32:59+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/02/20/olympics/summer-olympics/200-day-countdown-event-held-for-tokyo-2020-olympic-bid/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-04T23:33:59+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/01/07/olympics/summer-olympics/tokyo-2020-officials-head-to-europe/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-04T23:34:31+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/so20130107a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20130107a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Important trip: FIFA Women's Player of the Year Homare Sawa (left), London Paralympics swimmer Takayuki Suzuki (center) and Tokyo 2020 Bid Committee CEO Masato Mizuno departed Tokyo on Sunday en route to Lausanne, Switzerland, where Tokyo officials will present their candidature file for the 2020 Summer Olympics to the IOC on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/11/16/olympics/summer-olympics/main-stadium-for-tokyo-2020-bid-to-be-designed-by-britains-zaha-hadid/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-04T23:35:12+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/11/07/olympics/summer-olympics/tokyo-2020-bid-support-lags-behind/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-04T23:35:13+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/02/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-volleyball/japan-beats-dominican-republic-in-olympic-volleyball/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-04T23:36:06+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/02/olympics/phelps-most-decorated-olympian-in-history/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-04T23:37:15+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/so20120802s3a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20120802s3a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[One for the ages: Michael Phelps became the most decorated Olympian ever after winning his 19th medal, a gold, in the men's 4x200 freestyle relay on Tuesday in London. Phelps tied the record, held by Soviet gymnast Larisa Latynina, by finishing between bronze medalist  Takeshi Matsuda (left) and winner Chad le Clos in the men's 200-meter butterfly earlier in the night.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/07/31/olympics/kitajimas-100-meter-reign-ends-in-defeat/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-04T23:37:21+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/so20120731s1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20120731s1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sunk: Two-time defending Olympic champion Kosuke Kitajima finished fifth in the 100-meter breaststroke on Sunday, denying him a chance at completing an unprecedented third 100-200 breaststroke double at the London Games.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/07/31/olympics/irie-terakawa-suzuki-haul-in-bronze-from-the-pool/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-04T23:37:27+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/so20120731s2a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20120731s2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Satomi Suzuki reacts after finishing third in the women's 100-meter breaststroke final at the London Games on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/07/31/olympics/latynina-watching-phelps-achievements-with-interest/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-04T23:37:30+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/so20120731n1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20120731n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Closing in: Michael Phelps won the 17th medal of his Olympic career on Sunday, leaving him one short of the record held by Russian gymnast Larisa Latynina.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/07/30/olympics/lochte-takes-gold-as-phelps-misses-medal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-04T23:37:43+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/so20120730s1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20120730s1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Never in doubt: Ryan Lochte swims during the 400 IM final on Saturday in London.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/06/01/olympics/winter-olympics/ukraine-preps-winter-olympic-bid/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-04T23:39:01+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/02/26/olympics/summer-olympics/wrestling/japan-launches-petition-to-save-olympic-wrestling/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-04T23:57:10+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/02/27/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-figure-skating/hatoyama-congratulates-mao-for-earning-silver-medal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-05T01:49:00+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/02/27/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-figure-skating/ando-stays-upbeat-about-2014-sochi-games/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-05T01:52:19+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/so20100227a4a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20100227a4a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Undecided: Miki Ando hasn't ruled out the possibility of competing in the Winter Olympics for a third time, meaning she could return to the spotlight in 2014 in Sochi, Russia.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/02/24/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-figure-skating/deceased-boy-provides-inspiration-for-ando/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-05T01:52:34+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/so20100224b2a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20100224b2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[In the spotlight: Miki Ando will compete in the women's figure skating competition in the Vancouver Olympics starting on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/02/16/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-figure-skating/shen-zhao-set-world-record/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-05T01:54:11+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/so20100216a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20100216a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[In prime position: Russia's Yuko Kawaguchi and Alexander Smirnov perform their short program during the pairs competition on Sunday. The pair were in third place heading into the free skate.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/03/01/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-curling/team-aomori-targets-world-glory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-05T01:56:11+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/02/24/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-curling/japan-has-back-to-wall-following-loss-to-switzerland/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-05T01:56:28+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/so20100224a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20100224a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Slipping away: Kotomi Ishizaki (center) delivers the stone while Mari Motohashi (right) and Anna Ohmiya sweep during the first end against Switzerland on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/02/18/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-figure-skating/takahashi-has-medal-in-sights/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-05T01:58:03+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/so20100218a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20100218a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[You got the look: Daisuke Takahashi performs his short program at the Vancouver Olympics on Tuesday. Takahashi finished third — within striking distance of Russian leader Evgeni Plushenko — while Nobunari Oda was fourth.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/02/24/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-ski-jumping/japan-finishes-fifth/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-05T02:00:26+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/02/23/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-ski-jumping/okabe-overlooked-for-team-event/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-05T02:01:57+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/02/21/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-ski-jumping/kasai-leads-large-hill-qualifying/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-05T02:02:03+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/so20100221a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20100221a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Flying high: Noriaki Kasai leaps in the qualifying round for the individual large hill event on Friday at Whistler Olympic Park. Kasai leads with a jump of 142.5 meters.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/02/19/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-snowboarding/rebel-kokubo-left-in-whites-wake/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-05T02:03:09+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/so20100219b2a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20100219b2a.jpg]]></image:title>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/02/16/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-snowboarding/coach-gives-injured-fujimori-time/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-05T02:05:05+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/02/15/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-snowboarding/fujimori-released-from-hospital/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-05T02:05:42+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/02/14/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-snowboarding/snowboarder-fujimori-injured/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-05T02:06:31+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/03/01/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-speedskating/germany-denies-japan-speedskating-team-gold/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-05T02:07:53+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/so20100301a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20100301a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Speeding along: The Japan women's speedskating team races along the oval during Saturday's team pursuit final at the Vancouver Olympics. The Japanese team won silver, missing out on gold by two-hundredths of a second.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/02/23/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-speedskating/kodaira-finishes-fifth-in-womens-1500-meters/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-05T02:09:11+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/so20100223a5a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20100223a5a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Need for speed: Speedskater Nao Kodaira competes in the women's Olympic 1,500-meter race on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/02/14/olympics/summer-olympics/wrestling/japan-wrestling-head-not-ready-to-give-up-fight/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-05T02:14:44+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/so20130214a2a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20130214a2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Still can't believe it: Three-time Olympic gold medalist Saori Yoshida was stunned by the IOC decision to remove wrestling from the Olympic program.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/02/14/olympics/summer-olympics/wrestling/wrestling-removed-from-olympic-program/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-05T02:15:24+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/so20130214a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20130214a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Endangered species: A man runs past a billboard featuring three-time Olympic gold medal-winning wrestler Saori  Yoshida in  Tokyo on  Tuesday. The IOC's executive board voted the same day to cut wrestling from the 2020 Games.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/09/12/olympics/summer-olympics/island-disputes-could-cost-tokyo-2020-olympics/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-05T02:15:44+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/so20120912a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20120912a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Wild card: Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games bid CEO Masato Mizuno has been confronted with an unexpected issue in the campaign against Istanbul and Madrid, as fallout from Japan's multiple island disputes could factor in the final IOC vote.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/14/olympics/summer-olympics/london-bids-farewell-to-olympics/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-05T02:16:11+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/so20120814a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20120814a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Going out with a bang: Japanese athletes enjoy the closing ceremony of the 2012 Games, which included a jaw-dropping fireworks show, at the Olympic Stadium in London on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/16/olympics/summer-olympics/team-japan-makes-triumphant-return-from-london/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-05T02:16:58+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/so20120816a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20120816a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Welcome home: Gold medal-winning wrestler Tatsuhiro Yonemitsu leads a group of Olympic athletes through Narita International Airport on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/13/olympics/summer-olympics/wrestling/yumoto-denied-wrestling-bronze/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-05T02:18:19+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/09/30/olympics/summer-olympics/wrestling/yoshida-wins-10th-straight-world-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-05T12:57:42+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/so20120930a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20120930a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Saori Yoshida]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/09/10/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-judo/shinohara-says-he-will-continue-leading-judo-team-to-2016-rio-games/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-05T13:03:51+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/14/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-basketball/u-s-holds-off-spain-in-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-05T13:06:54+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/so20120814k1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20120814k1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kings of the court: U.S. guard Kobe Bryant attempts to score against Spain during the men's basketball final on Sunday in London. The U.S. won 107-100.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/13/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-athletics/bolt-farah-felix-win-more-gold-in-electric-night-on-track/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-05T13:10:17+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/so20120813t2a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20120813t2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Catch you later: Usain Bolt runs ahead of Ryan Bailey during the men's 4x100-meter relay final on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/13/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-basketball/fibas-baumann-doubts-basketball-age-limit-will-be-imposed/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-05T13:11:18+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/so20120813n1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20120813n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Getting too old for this: A potential age limit would keep some NBA stars, including Carmelo Anthony of the U.S. (with ball), out of Olympic competition.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/13/olympics/summer-olympics/wrestling/yonemitsu-takes-japan-past-the-38-medal-milestone-with-his-gold-in-freestyle-wrestling/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-05T13:12:19+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/so20120813a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20120813a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Solid gold: Tatsuhiro Yonemitsu competes with India's Sushil Kumar during the final of the men's 66-kg freestyle wrestling at the London Games on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/12/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-soccer/korea-blanks-japan-to-earn-bronze/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-05T13:15:28+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/so20120812c1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20120812c1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Physical contest: Japan's Kensuke Nagai vies for the ball with Korea's Ki Sung Yueng in the third-place match in Cardiff, Wales, on Friday. Korea won 2-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/12/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-boxing/murata-captures-gold-in-middleweight-class/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-05T13:17:04+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/so20120812a6a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20120812a6a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Golden touch: Ryota Murata lands a punch on Brazil's Esquiva Falcao during the final of the men's middleweight boxing competition at the London Games on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/12/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-boxing/murata-wins-close-decision-will-fight-for-gold/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-05T13:19:07+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/so20120812a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20120812a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Packing a powerful punch: Ryota Murata works over Uzbekistan's Abbos Atoev in their middleweight semifinal bout on Friday at ExCel Arena. Murata won a 13-12 decision.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/12/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-athletics/bahamas-pulls-off-huge-upset-in-4x400-relay/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-05T13:22:03+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/so20120812t2a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20120812t2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[David beats Goliath: Ramon Miller of the Bahamas passes Angelo Taylor of the United States in the homestretch to win the gold in the 4x400-meter relay at the Olympic Stadium on Friday night.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/11/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-soccer/south-korea-beats-japan-2-0-ends-mens-soccer-teams-medal-attempt/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-05T13:24:10+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/so20120811c2a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20120811c2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan's Yuki Otsu sits on the pitch at Millennium Stadium Friday night after his team lost 2-0 to South Korea, which took home the bronze medal in men's soccer.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/11/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-athletics/bolt-completes-historic-sweep-with-200-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-05T13:25:22+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/so20120811t1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20120811t1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Running into the record books: Usain Bolt leads the 200-meter finalists toward the homestretch on Thursday at the Olympic Stadium and celebrates with his trademark pose (below) after his victory.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/11/olympics/summer-olympics/wrestling/shinichi-yumoto-earns-bronze-medal-in-55-kg-freestyle-wrestling/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-05T13:26:25+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/so20120811a7a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20120811a7a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shinichi Yumoto shows off his bronze medal in the men's 55-kilogram freestyle wrestling.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/10/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-volleyball/japan-humbled-by-brazil-in-womens-volleyball-semifinals-to-play-s-korea-for-bronze/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-05T13:27:42+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/10/soccer/world-cup/zaccheroni-names-full-strength-squad-for-venezuela-friendly/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-05T13:29:07+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/08/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-soccer/nadeshiko-advances-to-olympic-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-05T13:30:50+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/so20120808c1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20120808c1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Golden opportunity: Yuki Ogimi (center) scores the opening goal in Japan's 2-1 win over France in the semifinals of the women's Olympic soccer tournament at Wembley Stadium on Monday. Japan plays the U.S. in Thursday's final.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/06/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-soccer/nadeshiko-looking-for-first-ever-medal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-05T13:32:53+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/so20120806c1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20120806c1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Leap of faith: Midfielder Aya Miyama and her Nadeshiko Japan teammates take on France on Monday with a place in the Olympic final at stake.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/06/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-athletics/britain-savors-golden-night-on-track/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-05T13:39:20+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/so20120806t1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20120806t1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Go Mo!: Britain's Mo Farah (right) comes home to win the men's 10,000-meter final at the London Olympics on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/05/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-soccer/japan-tops-brazil-reaches-olympic-semifinal-round/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-05T13:42:43+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/so20120805c2a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20120805c2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Chasing gold: Japan defends a free kick by Brazil's Francielle during the first half of their quarterfinal match on Friday in Cardiff, Wales.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/05/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-athletics/murofushi-advances-to-hammer-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-05T13:44:01+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/so20120805t2a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20120805t2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Solid start: Koji Murofushi competes in the qualifying round of the men's hammer throw on Friday at the Olympic Stadium.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/05/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-volleyball/gamova-puts-on-show-as-russia-downs-japan-in-four-sets/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-05T13:44:52+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/so20120805v1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20120805v1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Going against the best: Saori Kimura serves against world champion Russia in their Pool A match on Friday at Earls Court. Russia won 27-25, 25-17, 20-25, 25-19.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/05/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-soccer/japan-beats-egypt-3-0-in-soccer-secures-berth-in-olympic-semifinals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-05T13:45:46+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/so20120805c1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20120805c1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Still standing: Kensuke Nagai scores Japan's first goal during a 3-0 win over Egypt in the Olympic quarterfinals on Saturday at Old Trafford.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/05/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-judo/judoka-sugimoto-wins-silver-medal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-05T13:46:36+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/04/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-swimming/japan-reaches-swimming-medley-relay-finals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-05T13:48:20+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/so20120804s2a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20120804s2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Team player: Japan's Yuka Kato swims the butterfly leg in the women's 4x100-meter medley relay heats at the Aquatics Centre on Friday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/04/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-judo/japanese-men-finish-goldless-in-judo/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-05T13:50:38+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/so20120804j1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20120804j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Another one bites the dust: Ihar Makarau of Belarus (in white) competes with Daiki Kamikawa during the over-100-kg judo competition at the London Olympics on Friday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/04/olympics/summer-olympics/table-tennis/japan-cruises-into-womens-table-tennis-quarters/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-05T13:51:28+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/so20120804a8a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20120804a8a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Steady as she goes: Japan's Ai Fukuhara returns a shot to Ariel Hsing of the U.S. during their women's table tennis team competition match at the London Games on Friday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/04/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-soccer/olympics-ogimi-stars-as-nadeshiko-japan-reach-olympic-semis/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-05T13:56:01+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/04/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-boxing/boxer-murata-reaches-last-eight/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-05T13:57:04+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/04/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-swimming/phelps-takes-third-straight-200-im/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-05T13:58:37+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/so20120804s1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20120804s1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Clash of the titans: Michael Phelps (center left) and Ryan Lochte (center right) start the men's 200-meter individual medley final at the London Olympics on Thursday. Phelps won to claim his first individual gold medal of the 2012 Games.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/03/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-soccer/nadeshiko-avoids-sanction-after-draw/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-05T14:16:08+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/03/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-swimming/kitajima-fourth-in-200-as-tateishi-gets-bronze/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-05T14:16:45+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/so20120803s1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20120803s1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[No medal: Kosuke Kitajima competes in the final of the 200-meter breaststroke on Wednesday night at the Aquatics Centre. Kitajima finished fourth in a time of 2 minutes, 8.35 seconds.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/03/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-volleyball/japan-routs-dominicans-kim-powers-s-korea-past-brazil/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-05T14:18:00+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/so20120803v1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20120803v1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Coming at you: Japan star Saori Kimura spikes the ball past Dominican defenders Prisilla Rivera and Candida Arias on Wednesday at Earls Court. Japan won 25-20, 25-19, 25-23.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/03/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-gymnastics/uchimura-captures-all-around-gold/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-05T14:19:24+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/so20120803g1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20120803g1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Golden form: Kohei Uchimura performs on the rings during the men's all-around final on Wednesday night. Uchimura won the gold medal with a score of 92.690 points.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/03/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-judo/anai-ogata-slump-to-early-judo-exits/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-05T14:30:44+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/so20120803j2a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20120803j2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[End of the line: Takamasa Anai (left) contemplates defeat after losing to Lukas Krpalek in the second round of the men's 100-kg judo competition at the London Games on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/03/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-soccer/japan-wins-group-with-scoreless-draw/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-05T14:35:21+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/so20120803c1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20120803c1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Defensive battle: Japan's Maya Yoshida defends against a Honduras attack in Group D action on Wednesday in Coventry, England. The match ended in scoreless draw.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/03/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-swimming/swimmers-irie-suzuki-add-silver-to-japans-medal-count/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-05T14:35:57+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/so20120803s3a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20120803s3a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ryosuke Irie (right) and American Tyler Clary display their medals during the award ceremony for the men's 200-meter butterfly.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/03/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-judo/nishiyama-recovers-for-judo-bronze/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-05T14:36:20+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/02/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-judo/ueno-joins-sister-as-olympic-medalist/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-05T14:40:54+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/so20120802j1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20120802j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hard work rewarded: Judoka Yoshie Ueno stands on the podium after receiving her bronze medal in the 63-kg class at ExCel Arena on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/02/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-basketball/nba-stars-ginobili-parker-meet-as-opponents-for-first-time/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-05T14:41:42+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/so20120802n1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20120802n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Friends and foes: Argentina's Manu Ginobili and France's Tony Parker, who have been teammates for years on the NBA's San Antonio Spurs, battle in Tuesday's Olympic matchup.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/01/olympics/summer-olympics/table-tennis/fukuhara-reaches-quarterfinals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-05T14:43:29+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/01/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-volleyball/japan-spikers-fall-to-italy-kim-leads-s-korea-past-serbia/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-05T14:44:09+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/so20120801v1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20120801v1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Four-set loss: Yoshie Takeshita sets the ball against Italy on Monday in their Group A match at Earls Court. Italy won 25-22, 25-21, 20-25, 25-22.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/01/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-swimming/matsuda-third-in-thrilling-200-butterfly-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-05T14:44:52+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/so20120801s1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20120801s1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[On the podium: Takeshi Matsuda takes the bronze in the men's 200-meter butterfly at the London Olympics on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/01/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-gymnastics/japan-settles-for-silver-behind-china-again/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-05T14:50:32+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/so20120801g1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20120801g1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Second after appeal: Kohei Uchimura competes on the pommel horse in the men's all-around final at North Greenwich Arena on Monday. Japan took the silver medal in the event.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/01/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-gymnastics/injury-forces-gymnast-yamamuro-out-of-mens-all-around/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-05T14:56:19+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/01/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-judo/judoka-ueno-takes-bronze-but-nakai-misses-out-on-medals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-05T14:57:00+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/so20120801j1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20120801j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[All smiles: Yoshie Ueno grabs the bronze medal in the  63-kg category of women's judo at the London Olympics on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/07/31/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-tennis/nishikori-edges-tomic-in-singles-competition/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-05T15:02:49+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/so20120731a3a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20120731a3a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Back at you: Kei Nishikori plays a shot to Bernard Tomic during their match on Sunday in London.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/07/31/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-tennis/tago-exits-in-badminton-first-round/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-05T15:03:34+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/so20120731a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20120731a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Short stay: Kenichi Tago plays a shot against Sri Lanka's Niluka Karunaratne during their men's singles match at the London Games on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/07/31/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-gymnastics/japan-makes-gymnastics-team-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-05T15:04:29+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/07/31/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-soccer/japan-beats-morocco-to-reach-quarterfinals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-05T15:06:27+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/so20120731c1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20120731c1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Leaving it late: Kensuke Nagai celebrates his 84th-minute goal in Japan's 1-0 win over Morocco on Sunday. The victory earned Japan a place in the Olympic quarterfinals.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/07/31/olympics/summer-olympics/table-tennis/seeds-ishikawa-fukuhara-advance/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-05T15:07:32+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/07/31/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-judo/ebinuma-misses-gold-but-salvages-bronze/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-05T15:10:08+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/so20120731j1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20120731j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Over and out: Masashi Ebinuma sends Poland's Pawel Zagrodnik to the mat during their bronze-medal match on Sunday in London. Ebinuma won via ippon.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/07/31/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-judo/judoka-matsumoto-wins-japans-first-gold-while-nakaya-takes-silver/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-05T15:10:52+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/so20120731j2a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20120731j2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kaori Matsumoto displays Japan's first gold medal after winning the women's judo 57-kg weight class Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/07/31/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-gymnastics/japan-takes-silver-medal-again-as-china-wins-mens-gymnastics-team-gold/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-05T15:12:13+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/so20120731g2a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20120731g2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[From left: Ryohei Kato, Kazuhito Tanaka, Koji Yamamuro, Yusuke Tanaka and Kohei Uchimura.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/07/30/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-soccer/japan-beats-morocco-moves-into-quarterfinals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-05T15:13:13+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/so20120730c3a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20120730c3a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[On a roll: Kensuke Nagai celebrates after scoring the winning goal against Morocco Sunday, earning Japan a ticket to the quarterfinals, the first time in 12 years for men's soccer.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/07/30/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-soccer/sasaki-praises-iwashimizus-play/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-05T15:15:45+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/so20120730c1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20120730c1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Doing the dirty work: Azusa Iwashimizu (rear) attempts to take the ball from Sweden's Lotta Schelin during their match on Saturday in Coventry, England.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/07/30/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-judo/ebinuma-judo-quarterfinal-ends-in-controversy/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-05T15:18:32+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/so20120730j2a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20120730j2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Web of confusion: Masashi Ebinuma (in white) competes against South Korea's Cho Jun Ho in the quarterfinals of the men's 66-kg Olympic judo competition on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/07/30/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-gymnastics/japan-into-gymnastics-final-despite-struggles/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-05T15:24:46+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/so20120730g1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20120730g1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Get a grip: Japan's Kohei Uchimura competes in the Olympic gymnastics competition on Saturday in London.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/07/29/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-soccer/nadeshiko-japan-held-to-scoreless-draw/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-05T15:25:24+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/so20120729c1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20120729c1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hard fought: Japan's Nahomi Kawasumi (right) battles for the ball against Sweden's Annica Svensson on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/07/29/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-volleyball/japan-begins-olympic-volleyball-tournament-with-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-05T15:25:55+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/so20120729v1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20120729v1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Off and rolling: Members of Japan's team celebrate after beating Algeria in their Olympic volleyball opener.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/05/basketball/watanabe-opts-to-go-to-george-washington-u/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-05T20:00:53+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/p13-kaz-a-20140206.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-kaz-a-20140206.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[American dream: Yuta Watanabe, pictured during practice with the Japan national team last year, has decided to attend George Washington University next season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/06/30/basketball/brown-imparting-wisdom-to-japan-squad/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-05T20:17:20+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/sp20130630eoa.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20130630eoa.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ideal mentor: Herb Brown, currently the adviser coach for the Japan women's national team, brings a wealth of basketball knowledge from more than 50 years as a coach.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/05/soccer/j-league/j-league-player-of-year-nakamura-rules-out-international-return/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-05T23:15:12+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/p14-soccer-a-20140206.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-soccer-a-20140206.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Summer at home: Yokohama F. Marinos playmaker Shunsuke Nakamura retired from national team duty after the 2010 World Cup and does not intend to change his mind.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/07/29/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-athletics/simon-to-make-history/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-06T09:53:08+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/07/27/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-soccer/nadeshiko-beats-canada-in-opener/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-06T09:54:54+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/so20120727c1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20120727c1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Good start: Japan's Aya Miyama vies for the ball with Canada's Kaylyn Kyle during their London Olympics Group F match on Wednesday in Coventry, England. Japan won 2-1.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/07/27/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-soccer/japan-wins-historic-victory-over-spain-in-mens-soccer/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-06T09:55:47+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/so20120727c2a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20120727c2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Perfect start: Yuki Otsu (right) celebrates his first-half score against Spain at the London Olympics Thursday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/07/24/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-soccer/yoshida-named-japans-olympic-soccer-captain/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-06T10:53:17+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/so20120724c1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20120724c1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Leader of the pack: Maya Yoshida (right) has been named captain of Japan's men's Olympic soccer team.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/07/23/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-soccer/late-otsu-strike-gives-japan-warmup-boost/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-06T10:54:02+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/so20120723c1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20120723c1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ready or not: Takashi Usami takes on the Mexico defense during Japan's 2-1 win in Nottingham, England, on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/07/22/olympics/japan-captain-murakami-calls-london-games-opportunity-to-exhibit-nations-vitallty/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-06T10:56:07+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/so20120722a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20120722a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yukifumi Murakami]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/07/21/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-soccer/nadeshiko-japan-beaten-by-france/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-06T10:56:39+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/07/20/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-soccer/sugimoto-on-target-again-in-japan-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-06T10:58:21+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/so20120720c1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20120720c1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Big contribution: Kenyu Sugimoto scored the lone goal in Japan's 1-0 victory over Belarus in Nottingham, England, on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/07/13/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-soccer/tuneups-good-tests-for-japan-teams/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-06T11:00:25+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/so20120713c1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20120713c1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Final preparations: Japan's Yuki Otsu controls the ball in Wednesday's friendly against New Zealand at National Stadium. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/07/10/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-soccer/north-korean-olympic-soccer-berth-angers-australia-coach/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-06T11:01:03+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/07/03/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-basketball/japan-misses-out-on-basketball-berth/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-06T11:01:55+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/07/01/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-basketball/japan-falls-in-womens-hoop-qualifier/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-06T11:02:33+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/06/27/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-soccer/japan-to-face-belarus-mexico-in-london-games-tuneup-matches/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-06T11:04:10+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/06/26/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-volleyball/kurihara-left-off-volleyball-squad/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-06T11:04:47+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/06/24/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-volleyball/japan-spikers-fail-to-qualify-for-world-grand-prix-finals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-06T11:05:39+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/so20120624v1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20120624v1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Frustrating: The Japan's women's volleyball team walks off the court after losing a four-set match to Turkey in the World Grand Prix on Saturday in Osaka.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/06/23/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-volleyball/germany-outlasts-japan-in-world-grand-prix-womens-volleyball-match/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-06T11:06:50+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/so20120623v1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20120623v1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tough defense: Japan's Mizuho Ishida tries to spike the ball past Germany's Corina Ssuschke-Voigt and Margaret Kozuch during Friday's FIVB World Grand Prix women's volleyball match in Osaka.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/06/18/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-swimming/irie-terakawa-complete-doubles/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-06T11:07:34+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/so20120618s1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20120618s1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Moment to savor: Aya Terakawa flashes a smile after winning the women's 200-meter backstroke final at the Seven Hills meet on Saturday in Rome.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/06/14/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-athletics/bolt-hungry-to-take-star-to-new-level-during-olympics/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-06T11:08:14+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/so20120614n1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20120614n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[I am legend: Usain Bolt has no plans to rest on his laurels in London.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/06/13/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-tennis/nishikori-earns-olympic-tennis-spot/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-06T11:08:43+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/06/12/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-tennis/date-krumm-morita-ranked-too-low-to-qualify-for-olympics/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-06T11:09:13+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/06/09/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-athletics/hurdler-tamesue-opts-for-retirement/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-06T11:09:51+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/so20120609a2a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20120609a2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Disappointing: Dai Tamesue, a three-time Olympian, finishes seventh in 400-meter hurdle preliminaries on Friday at the National Athletics Championships in Osaka.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/06/09/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-swimming/matsuda-eyes-rematch-against-olympic-legend-phelps/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-06T11:10:30+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/so20120609a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20120609a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[High hopes: Takeshi Matsuda, seen competing in the 200-meter butterfly final at the Santa Clara International Grand Prix last Sunday in California, is aiming for his first Olympic gold medal this summer in London.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/06/03/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-swimming/kitajima-knows-third-olympic-sweep-wont-come-easy/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-06T11:11:14+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/so20120603s1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20120603s1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[National hero: Kosuke Kitajima has won four Olympic gold medals as the best men's breaststroke swimmer of the 21st century.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/05/06/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-gymnastics/family-affair-rie-tanaka-two-brothers-earn-spots-on-olympic-gymnastics-squad/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-06T11:11:57+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/so20120506g1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20120506g1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Rie Tanaka]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/05/05/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-gymnastics/tanaka-moves-closer-to-olympics/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-06T11:13:22+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/01/26/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-athletics/noguchi-not-running-in-osaka-race/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-06T11:14:16+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/04/20/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-judo/olympian-ishii-plans-judo-comeback/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-06T11:15:19+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/04/08/olympics/ioc-without-japanese-member/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-06T11:16:36+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/01/12/olympics/fujiki-lands-u-s-job-sources/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-06T11:18:03+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/06/24/olympics/arimori-set-to-receive-ioc-award/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-06T12:35:06+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/05/more-sports/boxing-2/boxing-tomoki-kameda-to-make-2nd-defense-of-wbo-bantam-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-06T16:51:16+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/05/more-sports/sato-fired-as-mens-volleyball-coach/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-06T16:51:35+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/22/more-sports/boxing-2/kono-looks-to-recapture-world-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-06T17:18:50+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/10/more-sports/boxing-2/murata-ready-to-face-challenge-overseas-for-first-time-as-pro/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-06T17:20:28+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/w3-kaz-a-20140111.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kaz-a-20140111.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Prep work: Middleweight Ryota Murata (left) trains on Friday at Teiken Gym in Tokyo. Murata will fight against Carlos Nascimento in Macau on Feb. 22.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/10/more-sports/football/divisional-playoffs-often-produce-upsets/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-06T17:20:37+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/w3-nfl-notebook-a-20140111.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-nfl-notebook-a-20140111.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hot at the right time: Quarterback Colin Kaepernick and the San Francisco 49ers. the NFC's No. 5 playoff seed, have won seven consecutive games entering this weekend's divisional playoff showdown against the host Carolina Panthers.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/07/more-sports/boxing-2/murata-learning-lessons-as-pro/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-06T17:24:25+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/p26-kaz-a-20131208.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p26-kaz-a-20131208.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fists of fury: London Olympic gold medalist Ryota Murata connects a punch against Dave Peterson, driving him into the ropes during their Friday night bout at Ryogoku Kokugikan.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/06/more-sports/boxing-2/yaegashi-murata-post-wins-in-boxing-extravaganza/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-06T17:24:34+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/w3-kaz-a-20131207-e1386340105381.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kaz-a-20131207.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Second fight, second win: Middleweight Ryota Murata improves to 2-0 as a pro boxer, beating David Peterson on Friday at Ryogoku Kokugikan on an eight-round technical knockout.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/04/more-sports/boxing-2/olympic-champ-murata-relaxed-ahead-of-second-pro-fight/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-06T17:25:11+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/w3-kaz-boxing-a-20131205.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kaz-boxing-a-20131205.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Busy night: (From left) Boxers Naoya Inoue, Akira Yaegashi and Ryota Murata are scheduled to fight at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Friday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/03/more-sports/football/looking-at-both-sides-of-the-martin-incognito-issue/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-06T17:26:05+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/03/more-sports/swimming/veteran-swimmer-terakawa-to-retire/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-06T17:26:13+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/03/baseball/japanese-baseball/delay-in-agreement-on-new-posting-system-just-latest-black-eye-for-npb/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-06T17:27:49+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/p14-jack-a-20131204.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-jack-a-20131204.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles pitcher Masahiro Tanaka]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/11/05/baseball/mlb/valentine-unfairly-left-out-in-cold-after-red-sox-capture-world-series/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-06T17:31:25+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/w-jack-a-201311061.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[Bobby Valentine]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Raw deal: Former Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine was unfairly blamed for the team's failure last year.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/02/more-sports/boxing-2/kamedas-opponent-stripped-of-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-06T17:34:07+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/11/30/more-sports/golf/lee-lu-share-lead-before-final-round/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-06T17:34:55+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/11/22/more-sports/volleyball/brazil-spikers-deliver-strong-performance-in-three-set-triumph-over-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-06T17:36:14+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/w3-volley-a-20131123.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-volley-a-20131123.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Soaring above: Brazil's Bruno Rezende attacks against Japan's defense, including middle blocker Yoshihiko Matsumoto, on Friday in the FIVB Men's Grand Champions Cup in Tokyo. Brazil defeated Japan 25-17, 25-23, 25-18.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/11/20/more-sports/volleyball/russia-spikers-dominate-japan-in-fivb-mens-grand-champions-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-06T17:36:28+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/w3-volley-a-20131121.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-volley-a-20131121.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Here it comes: Russia's Dmitriy Ilinykh attacks Japan's double block during Wednesday's FIVB Men's Grand Champions Cup match in Kyoto. Russia defeated Japan 25-16-, 25-17, 25-18.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/11/20/more-sports/boxing-2/wba-light-flyweight-champ-ioka-to-fight-on-new-years-eve/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-06T17:36:32+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/11/19/more-sports/football/a-tale-of-passion-for-football-and-southern-hospitality/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-06T17:37:41+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/11/17/more-sports/brazil-beats-japan-to-clinch-world-grand-champions-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-06T17:37:53+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/w3-volleyball-a-20131118.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-volleyball-a-20131118.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Unstoppable: Brazil's Fabiana Claudino spikes the ball during her team's straight-sets win over Japan in Tokyo on Sunday]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/11/16/more-sports/volleyball/japan-secures-meeting-with-brazil-in-fivb-womens-grand-champions-cup-finale/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-06T17:38:54+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/w3-volley-a-20131117-e1384611374524.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-volley-a-20131117.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[On target: Japan's Yuki Ishii follows through on a spike against the Dominican Republic on Saturday in their FIVB Women's Grand Champions Cup match at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium. Japan topped the Dominicans in three sets]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/11/16/more-sports/japan-beats-russia/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-06T17:41:09+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/11/15/more-sports/boxing-2/thai-champion-defeats-mukai-by-ninth-round-tko-in-wbc-super-flyweight-title-match/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-06T17:41:28+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/11/15/more-sports/volleyball/japan-spikers-triumph-over-thailand/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-06T17:41:47+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/w3-volley-a-20131116.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-volley-a-20131116.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Pinpoint control: Japan's Saori Sakoda taps the ball over the net against Thailand during the teams' FIVB Women's Grand Champions Cup match on Friday at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium. Japan defeated Thailand 25-20, 29-27, 25-22]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/11/01/more-sports/japan-dreaming-of-all-blacks-upset/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-06T17:43:36+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/sr20131102a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sr20131102a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Child's play: All Blacks Charlie Faumuina (left) and Dan Carter take part in a touch rugby game with children during their visit to a Tokyo elementary school on Friday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/10/30/more-sports/boxing-2/takayama-to-defend-ibf-minimumweight-title-on-dec-3/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-06T17:44:03+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/06/more-sports/volleyball/nanbu-takes-control-of-mens-national-volleyball-team/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-06T23:35:11+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/w3-kaz-a-20140207.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kaz-a-20140207.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Back to basics: Masashi Nanbu is introduced as the new coach of men's national volleyball team on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/05/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-freestyle-skiing/skiing-olympic-medal-would-allow-uemura-to-die-happy/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-07T14:38:39+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/w3-moguls-a-20140206-e1391604560953.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-moguls-a-20140206.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Practice pays off: Freestyle skier Aiko Uemura takes part in a practice session on Wednesday in Sochi, Russia. The freestyle moguls competition begins on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/04/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-ski-jumping/japan-ski-jumpers-arrive-in-sochi-with-high-hopes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-07T14:39:58+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/w3-jump-a-20140205-e1391523317176.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jump-a-20140205.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sara Takanashi]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/04/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-freestyle-skiing/skier-ito-skips-aerials-at-practice/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-07T14:40:21+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/07/more-sports/boxing-2/jbc-refuses-to-renew-licenses-for-kameda-gym-key-management/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-07T20:10:34+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/07/soccer/j-league/forlan-to-arrive-in-japan-next-week/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-07T20:10:47+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/07/more-sports/volleyball-coach-sato-speaks-out-after-dismissal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-07T22:19:26+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/w3-kaz-a-20140208.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kaz-a-20140208.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Short stint: Gary Sato lasted nearly a year as head coach of the Japan men's volleyball team.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/07/baseball/mlb/yankees-to-unveil-tanaka-on-tuesday/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-07T22:32:25+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/07/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-freestyle-skiing/ito-withdraws-from-womens-moguls-competition-due-to-knee-injury/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-07T22:32:36+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/07/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-ski-jumping/seven-time-olympian-kasai-hopes-to-inspire-teammates/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-07T23:54:35+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/w3-kasai-a-20140208.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kasai-a-20140208.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Soar like an eagle: Ski jumper Noriaki Kasai takes part in a normal hill training session on Friday in Rosa Khutor, Russia.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/08/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-freestyle-skiing/uemura-reflects-on-olympic-career/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-08T19:01:44+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/p27-uemura-a-20140209-e1391851741939.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p27-uemura-a-20140209.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Riding off into the sunset: Aiko Uemura is cherishing what is likely her final time competing in the Olympics.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/08/soccer/west-ham-appeal-over-carroll-doomed-to-failure/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-08T19:05:23+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/08/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-ice-hockey/japan-women-set-to-meet-sweden-in-olympic-opener/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-08T21:27:53+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140208-hockey-KYODO_2031_140208_0256_0337.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[20140208 hockey KYODO_2031_140208_0256_0337]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan's women's hockey team, making its first appearance at the Olympics since the 1998 Nagano Games, practice Saturday morning before its opening game against Sweden on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/09/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-ski-jumping/takanashi-enjoying-olympic-experience-in-sochi/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T01:04:46+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/KYODO_2031_140208_0401_0520.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[KYODO_2031_140208_0401_0520]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sara Takanashi speaks to the media following her first official training session at the RusSki Gorki Jumping Centre on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/09/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-biathlon/records-broken-in-biathlon-speedskating-events/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T02:43:40+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/OLY-2014-BIATHLON-MEN-PO-083671-01-02.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[OLY-2014-BIATHLON-MEN-PO-083671-01-02]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Norway's Ole Einar Bjoerndalen raises his arms after winning gold as Czech Republic's bronze winner Jaroslav Soukup looks on during the flower ceremony of the Men's Biathlon 10 km Sprint at the Laura Cross- Country Ski and Biathlon Center during the Sochi Winter Olympics in Rosa Khutor.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/08/basketball/iwate-delivers-another-stellar-performance-on-road-defeats-toyama-inseries-opener/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T13:50:36+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/15/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/uemura-endo-third-in-wc-moguls/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T17:53:28+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/02/18/%sports_category%/uemura-aims-for-steady-progress/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T17:53:38+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/02/15/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-freestyle-skiing/uemura-comes-up-short-in-moguls/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T17:54:13+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/so20100215a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20100215a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Not quite: Aiko Uemura flips through the air during the women's freestyle moguls competition at the Vancouver Olympics on Saturday. Uemura finished in fourth place.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/02/14/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-freestyle-skiing/uemura-wont-hold-back-in-bid-for-moguls-medal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T17:54:32+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/so20100214a3a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20100214a3a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Medal hopeful: Aiko Uemura will compete in the women's moguls Saturday at the Vancouver Olympics.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/02/06/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-freestyle-skiing/uemura-plans-to-enjoy-vancouver/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T17:54:45+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/02/26/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-freestyle-skiing/ski-chief-laments-japans-poor-form/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T17:55:06+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/03/08/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/uemura-rebounds-with-world-cup-moguls-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T17:55:22+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20100308w1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20100308w1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Back for more: Aiko Uemura flips during Sunday's World Cup meet in Inawashiro, Fukushima Pref.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/17/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-freestyle-skiing/skier-minagawa-sets-sights-on-medal-at-sochi-games/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T17:55:43+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/02/21/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-curling/japan-evens-record-with-victory-over-britain/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T18:06:06+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/so20100221a6a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20100221a6a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Big victory: Kotomi Ishizaki delivers the stone as teammates Anna Ohmiya (left) and Mari Motohashi look on during the first end against Great Britain on Friday. Japan won 11-4.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/03/olympics/summer-olympics/olympic-swimming/atmosphere-was-electric-as-phelps-swam-to-record/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T18:10:42+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/03/olympics/summer-olympics/winning-marks-fall-as-time-marches-on/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T18:11:07+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/02/olympics/summer-olympics/table-tennis/table-tennis-back-home-in-britain/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T18:12:05+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/12/24/figure-skating/mao-comes-through-to-win-national-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T18:16:12+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/sp20121224f1b.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20121224f1b.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[National treasure: Runnerup Kanako Murakami (left), champion Mao Asada (center) and bronze-medalist Satoko Miyahara pose with their prizes on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/12/07/figure-skating/mao-plays-down-injury-concerns/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T18:16:16+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/11/21/figure-skating/mao-striving-to-secure-gp-final-spot-at-nhk-trophy/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T18:16:18+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/sp20121121ita.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20121121ita.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shooting for Sochi: Two-time world champion Mao Asada will be a heavy favorite at this week's NHK Trophy in Sendai.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/04/08/figure-skating/japans-strong-showing-at-worlds-bodes-well-for-future/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T18:16:21+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/sp20120408ita.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20120408ita.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Just reward: Akiko Suzuki earned her first medal at the world championships last week with a bronze in Nice, France.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/02/13/figure-skating/asada-edged-out-by-wagner-at-four-continents/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T18:16:22+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/02/08/figure-skating/maos-push-for-third-world-title-starts-at-four-continents/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T18:16:24+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/sp20120208ita.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20120208ita.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Warmup for worlds: Mao Asada is the favorite at this week's Four Continents Championships in Colorado Springs, Colorado.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/12/26/figure-skating/mao-scores-emotional-national-crown-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T18:16:26+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20111226f1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20111226f1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[With open arms: Mao Asada performs her free skate program at the national championships on Sunday in Kadoma, Osaka Prefecture. Mao won the event ahead of Akiko Suzuki.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/12/25/figure-skating/mao-makes-spirited-return-at-nationals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T18:16:27+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20111225f1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20111225f1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dazzling return: Mao Asada skates during the women's short program on Saturday at the national championships in Kadoma, Osaka Prefecture. Mao is in second place with 65.40 points.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/12/23/figure-skating/mao-awaits-emotional-return-at-national-championships/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T18:16:28+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20111223f1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20111223f1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Back to work: Figure skater Mao Asada, a two-time world champion, will compete in the national championships in Osaka Prefecture two weeks after her mother's death.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/12/14/figure-skating/mao-was-blessed-with-a-mother-who-gave-it-her-all/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T18:16:29+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20111214ita.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20111214ita.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Courageous: Two-time world champion Mao Asada withdrew from last week's Grand Prix Final after her mother fell ill and then died. Despite the tragedy, Mao is planning to compete in the Japan nationals in Osaka later this month.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/12/12/figure-skating/japan-misses-out-on-gold-at-grand-prix-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T18:16:30+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/12/11/figure-skating/maos-mother-passes-away/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T18:16:32+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/12/10/figure-skating/mao-pulls-out-of-gp-final-as-mother-falls-critically-ill/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T18:16:33+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20111210f1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20111210f1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Medal contender: Risa Shoji competes in the short program at the Grand Prix Final on Thursday. Shoji is in fourth place heading into Friday's free skate.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/08/figure-skating/despite-shaky-performance-mao-collects-fourth-grand-prix-final-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T18:17:20+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/w3-jack-a-20131208-e1386424107709.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jack-a-20131208.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Another crowning achievement: Mao Asada performs during the free skate on Saturday at the Grand Prix Final in Fukuoka. Mao collected the gold medal with 204.02 points, tying Russia's Irina Slutskaya's record of four Grand Prix Final victories.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/11/09/figure-skating/mao-needs-victory-at-nhk-trophy-to-regain-confidence/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T18:20:30+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20111109ita.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20111109ita.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Long drought: Mao Asada enters this week's NHK Trophy looking for her first victory since winning the 2010 world title.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/08/10/figure-skating/intrigue-abounds-after-mao-sits-out-jsf-training-camp/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T18:20:32+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20110810ita.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20110810ita.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Terrific tandem: Mao Asada and Takahiko Kozuka perform together at a recent charity show in Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture, for victims of the March 11 Tohoku disaster.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/12/26/figure-skating/mao-takes-lead-at-nationals-ando-sits-in-second-place/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T18:20:33+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20101226f1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20101226f1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Solid position: Miki Ando is in contention for the national title, trailing Mao Asada by 1.46 points after the short program.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/12/22/figure-skating/mao-facing-intense-pressure-at-nationals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T18:20:34+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20101222ita.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20101222ita.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[In a pinch: Two-time world champion Mao Asada will be under the gun this weekend at the Japan nationals as she bids for a spot on the team for the 2011 world championships.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/11/30/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/struggling-mao-looks-for-salvation/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T18:20:35+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/10/22/figure-skating/mao-starts-bid-for-third-world-title-at-nhk-trophy/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T18:20:37+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20101022ita.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20101022ita.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[New season begins: Mao Asada and fellow world champions Daisuke Takahashi, Kanako Murakami and Yuzuru Hanyu will compete at the NHK Trophy in Nagoya starting Friday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/12/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-figure-skating/mao-takahashi-honored-by-joc/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T18:20:41+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/28/figure-skating/maos-magnetism-resonates-on-a-global-scale/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T18:20:42+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20100428ita.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20100428ita.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Icon for the ages: The prodigious fan base of two-time world champion Mao Asada stretches around the globe.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/13/figure-skating/mao-honored-for-world-record/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T18:20:44+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/03/30/figure-skating/world-champion-mao-stays-focused/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T18:20:47+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/03/10/figure-skating/what-now-for-mao/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T18:20:48+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20100310ita.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20100310ita.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Gave it her all: Mao Asada, who took home the silver medal at the Vancouver Games, still has gold on her mind.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/02/25/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-figure-skating/kim-leads-mao-after-sensational-short-program/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T18:20:53+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/so20100225a2a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20100225a2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[High stakes, high skates: Mao Asada (left) and Kim Yu Na perform their short programs at the Vancouver Olympics on Tuesday. Mao trails only South Korea's Kim, who shattered her own world record with a score of 78.50.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/02/21/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-figure-skating/mao-departs-for-winter-olympics/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T18:20:54+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/so20100221a2a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20100221a2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Off to Vancouver: Mao Asada leaves Narita airport on Saturday. She'll compete in the women's figure skating competition at the 2010 Winter Games, which gets under way later this week.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/01/13/figure-skating/maos-change-in-strategy-not-part-of-the-grand-plan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T18:20:55+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20100113ita.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20100113ita.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Back in business: Mao Asada's resounding victory at the Japan nationals last month has reignited hope that she can win the gold medal at the Vancouver Games.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/12/29/figure-skating/relieved-mao-begins-olympic-countdown/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T18:20:59+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20091229f1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20091229f1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Join the party: Mao Asada booked her place at the Vancouver Olympics on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/12/28/figure-skating/mao-wins-nationals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T18:21:03+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20091228f1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20091228f1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[You're in: Akiko Suzuki finished second with 195.90 points and booked her spot on Japan's Vancouver Olympic team.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/12/27/figure-skating/asada-holds-top-spot-at-nationals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T18:21:04+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20091227f1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20091227f1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Time to shine: Mao Asada, who hasn't won a competition this season, is off to a strong start at the Japan Figure Skating National Championships. Mao posted the highest score in the short program with 69.12 points on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/12/24/figure-skating/mao-looks-for-4th-straight-japan-title-after-long-break/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T18:21:07+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20091224ita.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20091224ita.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Crucial juncture: Mao Asada, who has been out of action for two months, will try to regain her form at the Japan nationals and then challenge for the Olympic gold medal.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/11/25/figure-skating/mao-jsf-appear-content-to-retain-present-course/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T18:21:09+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20091125ita.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20091125ita.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Stuck at practice: By skating in the first two Grand Prix events of the season and missing out on the Grand Prix Final, Mao Asada can do nothing but train for two months.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/14/figure-skating/mao-faces-early-test-against-kim-in-grand-prix-opener/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T18:21:11+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20091014ita.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20091014ita.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shaky start: Mao Asada, who struggled at the Japan Open earlier this month, begins her Grand Prix season at the Trophee Eric Bompard in Paris on Friday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/04/05/figure-skating/time-for-mao-to-consider-morozov/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T18:24:14+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20090405ita.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20090405ita.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Olympic dilemma: Mao Asada must address her training situation quickly to optimally prepare to compete in the 2010 Vancouver Winter Games.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/03/25/figure-skating/mao-kim-set-for-next-chapter-in-japan-s-korea-rivalry/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T18:24:15+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20090325ita.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20090325ita.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Defending champion: Mao Asada will attempt to become the first Japanese two-time world champion when she takes the ice at the world championships this week in Los Angeles.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/01/11/figure-skating/maos-poise-under-pressure-proved-decisive-in-2008/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T18:24:18+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20090111ita.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20090111ita.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mao Asada]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/12/28/figure-skating/asada-wins-third-straight-national-championship/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T18:24:19+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20081228f1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20081228f1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Gold again: Mao Asada celebrates winning the National Figure Skating Championships on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/12/14/figure-skating/japans-asada-rallies-to-win-grand-prix-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T18:24:20+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20081214f1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20081214f1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Winning form: Mao Asada competes in the women's free skating in the ISU Grand Prix Figure Skating Final in Goyang, South Korea, on Saturday night. Asada won the overall event ahead of South Korea's Kim Yu Na, while Yukari Nakano and Miki Ando finished fifth and sixth, respectively.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/12/11/figure-skating/mao-faces-big-challenge-from-kim-at-star-studded-grand-prix-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T18:24:21+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20081211ita.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20081211ita.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tough test: Mao Asada will likely face her toughest test of the season when she skates against rival Kim Yu Na and a star-studded lineup at the Grand Prix Final this weekend.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/11/30/figure-skating/mao-wins-nhk-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T18:24:25+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20081130f1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20081130f1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Like a queen: Mao Asada skates during her free program during the NHK Trophy at Yoyogi National Gymnasium on Saturday. Asada won the tournament and clinched a spot in next month's Grand Prix Final.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/11/29/figure-skating/mao-dazzles-at-nhk/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T18:24:26+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20081129f1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20081129f1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Elegance on ice: Mao Asada performs her short program at the NHK Trophy Grand Prix event on Friday at Yoyogi National Gymnasium. Asada leads the event heading into Saturday's free skate.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/11/26/figure-skating/pressure-on-mao-for-victory-at-upcoming-nhk-trophy/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T18:24:27+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20081126ita.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20081126ita.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Under the microscope: World champion Mao Asada competes in her second Grand Prix event of the season when she skates in the NHK Trophy this week in Tokyo.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/11/15/figure-skating/mao-begins-defense-of-world-crown-in-paris/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T18:24:47+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20081115ita.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20081115ita.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Back on ice: World champion Mao Asada was scheduled to start her competitive season at the Trophee Bompard in Paris on Friday night.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/09/21/figure-skating/mao-aims-to-defend-world-title-oda-returns/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T18:24:49+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20080921ita.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20080921ita.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fantastic four: World champion Mao Asada (second from left) is joined by compatriots Yukari Nakano, Daisuke Takahashi (second from right), and Nobunari Oda at a recent news conference in Tokyo for the NHK Trophy.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/06/25/figure-skating/asada-pleased-with-new-coach/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T18:24:52+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/03/30/general/mao-a-shining-example-of-why-sports-still-matter/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T18:24:53+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20080330jga.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20080330jga.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mao Asada's natural talent and disciplined work ethic have helped make her the fifth Japanese female to win a world figure skating title.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/03/19/figure-skating/mao-daisuke-poised-to-win-gold-at-world-championships/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T18:24:57+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20080319f1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20080319f1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mao Asada, the two-time defending national champion, is the favorite to win the world title in Sweden this week.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/02/28/figure-skating/agent-mao-has-not-split-with-coach/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T18:24:58+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20080228f1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20080228f1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mao Asada]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/02/16/figure-skating/asada-holds-slim-lead-over-ando/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T18:24:59+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20080216a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20080216a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mao Asada performs during Thursday's short program of the ISU Four Continents Championships in Goyang, South Korea. Asada is in first place, 0.87 points ahead of compatriot Miki Ando, the reigning world champion.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/12/29/more-sports/asada-holds-off-ando-for-national-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T18:25:02+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/11/05/more-sports/mao-nails-free-skate-to-win-canada-gp/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T18:25:08+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/11/04/more-sports/mao-in-3rd-place-at-skate-canada/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T18:25:09+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/10/25/more-sports/fires-force-mao-mai-asada-to-evacuate-calif-residence/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T18:25:10+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/08/15/more-sports/mao-aiming-for-world-title-after-near-miss-in-tokyo/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T18:25:14+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/07/12/more-sports/mao-chan-to-miss-yokohama-show/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T18:25:15+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/04/07/more-sports/mao-plans-for-gold-at-2010-olympics/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T18:25:17+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/03/25/more-sports/miki-mao-place-1-2/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T18:25:18+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/01/10/more-sports/asada-aims-for-perfection-at-worlds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T18:25:19+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/01/05/more-sports/mao-shines-at-nagano-exhibition/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T18:25:21+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2006/12/30/more-sports/mao-captures-1st-national-singles-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T18:25:22+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2006/12/29/more-sports/mao-takes-1st-from-miki-at-national-cships/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T18:25:23+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/09/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-ski-jumping/four-japanese-jumpers-reach-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T19:44:49+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/p17-jump-a-20140210.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[Sochi Olympics Ski Jumping Men]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ready to go: Noriaki Kasai begins an attempt during qualifying in the men's normal hill ski jumping competition in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia, on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/09/more-sports/argentina-takes-2-0-lead-on-japan-in-fed-cup-tie/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T20:39:17+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/09/more-sports/judo/judoka-yamamoto-tops-udaka-for-57-kg-title-at-paris-grand-slam/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T20:39:42+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/10/06/figure-skating/hanyu-takes-lead-in-season-debut/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T20:47:15+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/12/23/figure-skating/hanyu-captures-first-national-title-suzuki-leads-after-womens-short-program/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T20:47:35+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/sp20121223f1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20121223f1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yuzuru Hanyu]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/11/25/figure-skating/hanyu-mao-victorious-in-nhk-trophy/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T20:48:14+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/sp20121125f1a-e1382429979284.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20121125f1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Compete and entertain: Mao Asada skates to "Swan Lake" on Saturday in Rifu, Miyagi Prefecture.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/12/04/figure-skating/hanyu-third-after-short-program-song-leads/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T20:50:51+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20091204f1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20091204f1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[In striking distance: Yuzuru Hanyu skates during the short program at the Junior Grand Prix Final on Thursday in Tokyo. Hanyu is currently in third place.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/12/05/figure-skating/takahashi-shines-in-gp-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T20:51:25+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20091205f1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20091205f1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Satisfactory effort: Daisuke Takahashi performs during the men's short program in the Grand Prix Final on Friday at Yoyogi National Gymnasium. Takahashi scored 89.95 points to lead the field heading into the free skate.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/01/18/%sports_category%/hanyu-joins-elite-sponsorship-deal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T20:52:39+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/01/06/figure-skating/figure-skater-takahashi-plans-to-retire-after-2014-sochi-games/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T20:52:51+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/09/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-freestyle-skiing/fourth-place-uemura-narrowly-misses-medal-again/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T21:20:12+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/w1-uemura-a-20140210-e1391912421660.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w1-uemura-a-20140210.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hard luck: Aiko Uemura tries to laugh off the disappointment of missing out on a medal in the women's moguls at the Sochi Olympics on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/09/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-speedskating/kato-nagashima-hit-the-ice-before-500-sprint/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T22:06:49+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/09/baseball/mlb/pitcher-tanaka-leaves-for-new-york/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T22:07:25+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/09/basketball/shinshu-outlasts-akita-in-overtime/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-09T22:48:46+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/09/olympics/summer-olympics/tokyo-2020-olympic-chief-mori-faces-media-scrutiny/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-10T03:06:34+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/w3-tokyo2020-a-20140210-e1391955572467.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-tokyo2020-a-20140210.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Providing perspective: Former Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori (center), the president of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Organizing Committee, addressed the international media on Sunday in Sochi, Russia. In the photo, he is joined by Japanese Olympic Committee President Tsunekazu Takeda (left).]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/10/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-freestyle-skiing/olympic-breakthrough-eludes-uemura-again-in-bittersweet-finale/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-10T14:23:53+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/w1-uemura-a-20140211-e1392010065979.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w1-uemura-a-20140211.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Going all out: Aiko Uemura takes a jump during women's moguls final in Sochi, Russia, on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/09/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-ice-hockey/japan-falls-to-sweden-in-womens-ice-hockey-opener/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-10T18:49:40+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/w3-whockey-a-20140210.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-whockey-a-20140210.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Drive to compete: Japan's Ami Nakamura controls the puck in front of Sweden's Josefine Holmgren in a women's ice hockey Group B contest on Sunday at Shayba Arena. Sweden defeated Japan 1-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/10/olympics/winter-olympics/mori-meets-with-media-at-olympics/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-10T23:11:33+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/11/olympics/winter-olympics/japan-off-to-slow-start-in-sochi/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-11T15:53:30+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/w1-olympics-a-20140212.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w1-olympics-a-20140212.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Not going as planned: Japan's Joji Kato competes in the men's speedskating 500-meter race on Monday at the Sochi Olympics.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/11/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-ski-jumping/takanashi-in-good-spirits-ahead-of-olympic-womens-ski-jumping-competition/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-11T16:56:49+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/w2-ski-jumping-a-20140212.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w2-ski-jumping-a-20140212.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[It's almost time: Sara Takanashi takes flight during a training session for the women's ski jumping competition at the Sochi Olympics on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/11/more-sports/boxing-2/yamanaka-hasegawa-to-box-in-april-world-title-doubleheader/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-11T21:35:38+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/11/soccer/osako-notches-goal-in-german-debut/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-11T21:39:26+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/11/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-curling/japan-womens-curling-team-falls-to-south-korea/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-11T23:12:48+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/w3-curling-a-20140212.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-curling-a-20140212.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Working together: Michiko Tomabechi (left) and Yumie Funayama sweep the ice for Japan during a women's curling competition against South Korea on Tuesday in Sochi, Russia.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/11/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-snowboarding/hirano-advances-to-mens-halfpipe-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-11T23:49:31+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/11/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-bobsled/spokeswoman-bird-to-name-adopted-puppy-sochi/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-12T01:18:42+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/12/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-ice-hockey/loss-to-russia-eliminates-japan-from-medal-contention/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-12T11:34:15+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/OLY-2014-IHOCKEY-RUS-JPN-097300-01-02.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[OLY-2014-IHOCKEY-RUS-JPN-097300-01-02]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Forward Yekaterina Pashkevich celebrates after Russia's Alexandra Vafina managed to get the puck past goaltender Nana Fujimoto in the final minutes of a preliminary-round game at Shayba Arena on Tuesday night.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/09/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-figure-skating/maos-mishap-hurts-japans-medal-hopes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-12T16:28:31+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/OLY-2014-FSKATE-SHORT-WO-084477-01-02.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[OLY-2014-FSKATE-SHORT-WO-084477-01-02]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mao Asada falls after her opening triple axel Saturday during the figure skating team ice dance short dance at the Iceberg Skating Palace.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/12/baseball/balentien-to-face-unlawful-entry-charge/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-12T21:48:25+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/12/more-sports/boxing-2/murata-growing-in-confidence-improving-overall-boxing-skills/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-12T21:50:02+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/w3-boxing-a-20140213.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-boxing-a-20140213.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Trading punches: Ryota Murata swings a right hand against Mike Jones in their sparring session at Teiken Gym on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/12/soccer/japan-schedules-friendly-against-cyprus/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-12T21:51:47+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/12/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-ski-jumping/takanashi-misses-out-on-medal-in-ski-jumping/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-12T22:33:25+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Sochi-Olympics-Ski-Jumping-Women.JPEG-0402c.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[Sochi Olympics Ski Jumping Women]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan's Sara Takanashi makes a trial jump in the women's ski jumping normal hill final Tuesday at the 2014 Winter Olympics.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/12/soccer/j-league/new-cerezo-striker-forlan-welcomes-challenge-to-be-impact-player/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-12T22:46:42+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/w3-cerezo-a-20140213-e1392212749107.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-cerezo-a-20140213.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[New arrival: Striker Diego Forlan is unveiled by Cerezo Osaka on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/12/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-snowboarding/okada-qualifies-for-womens-halfpipe-semis/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-12T23:24:08+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/12/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-curling/japan-curling-team-finishes-strong-against-russia/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-12T23:36:22+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/w3-curling-a-20140213.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-curling-a-20140213.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[One purpose: Japan's Ayumi Ogasawara delivers the stone against Russia in a women's curling match on Wednesday in Sochi, Russia.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/11/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-nordic-combined/watabe-nabs-silver-in-nordic-combined-normal-hill-event/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-12T23:48:09+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-nordic-a-20140212.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Like a bird: Yoshito Watabe soars through the air during the men's individual normal hill training for the Nordic combined 10-km event on Tuesday in Sochi, Russia.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/12/basketball/second-year-pro-togashi-orchestrates-high-octane-offense/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-13T11:33:33+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/w3-notebook-a-20140213.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-notebook-a-20140213.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Making it happen: Akita point guard Yuki Togashi leads the bj-league in assists (7.4 per game).]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/13/more-sports/boxing-2/light-flyweight-inoue-gets-wbc-title-shot-on-april-6/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-13T18:50:55+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/13/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-nordic-combined/watabe-nabs-silver-in-nordic-combined-normal-hill-event-2/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-13T19:33:11+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/w3-nordic-b-20140213.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3 nordic-b 20140213]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Successful day: Akito Watabe earns Japan's second silver medal at the Sochi Olympics, placing second in the Nordic combined normal hill competition on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/13/more-sports/nishikori-reaches-quarterfinals-at-u-s-national-indoor-championships/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-13T20:53:40+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/13/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-ice-hockey/japan-womens-hockey-team-remains-winless/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-14T00:29:29+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/w3-hockey-a-20140214.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-hockey-a-20140214.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Stick work: Japan's Mika Hori skates with the puck in third-period action against Germany on Thursday at Shayba Arena. Japan lost 4-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/13/more-sports/golf/jgto-sanctions-new-tournament-in-fukushima/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-14T00:32:27+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/13/basketball/change-of-scenery-helps-wakayamas-kawamura-grow-into-all-around-standout/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-14T00:33:59+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/w3-kaz-a-20140214.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kaz-a-20140214.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Among the best: Wakayama Trians guard/forward Takuya Kawamura has expanded his game playing for Zeljko Pavlicevic, his former Japan national team coach, this season.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/14/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-curling/japan-suffers-second-loss-in-curling/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-14T18:35:35+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/14/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-speedskating/kodaira-left-trailing-in-zhangs-wake/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-14T18:36:17+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/14/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-ski-jumping/ski-jumper-takanashi-receives-applause-upon-return-to-narita-aiport/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-14T21:37:23+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/w3-takanashi-a-20140215-e1392381304311.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-takanashi-a-20140215.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Back home: Olympic ski jumper Sara Takanashi returns to Japan on Friday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/10/28/figure-skating/kim-chooses-german-event-for-return-to-ice/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-15T14:33:03+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/sp20121028f2a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20121028f2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Almost there: Olympic gold medalist Kim Yu Na reacts at a news conference in Seoul on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/29/figure-skating/kim-reveals-new-programs-denies-marriage-rumors/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-15T14:33:14+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/sp20120829ita.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20120829ita.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Getting serious: Olympic gold medalist Kim Yu Na, who is busy preparing for a return to competition, recently announced her programs for the upcoming season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/07/11/figure-skating/will-kims-return-provide-new-motivation-for-mao/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-15T14:33:16+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/sp20120711ita.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20120711ita.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Megastar: Kim Yu Na, the Olympic gold medalist at the 2010 Vancouver Games, is returning to competition after sitting out last season while promoting Pyeongchang's 2018 bid.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/12/19/figure-skating/mao-kim-begin-road-to-second-olympic-showdown/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-15T14:34:15+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/sp20121219ita.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20121219ita.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Racking up victories: Two-time world champion Mao Asada, who won the Grand Prix Final earlier this month, will attempt to capture her sixth national title in Sapporo this weekend.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/14/basketball/ide-provides-spark-as-tokyo-edges-gunma/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-15T23:37:41+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/15/basketball/naras-suzuki-delivers-14-assists-timely-defense-in-victory-over-fukuoka/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-16T00:10:58+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/15/baseball/tips-for-purchasing-tickets-at-japanese-ballparks-this-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-16T00:16:22+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/16/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-ski-jumping/long-wait-ends-as-kasai-takes-silver-medal-in-large-hill-jump/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-16T20:32:38+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/p1-w1-kasai-a-20140217.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[Kasai soars through the air during the first round of the men's ski jumping large hill individual final of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Under the bright lights: Noriaki Kasai soars through the air during the men’s ski jump large hill individual final at the Sochi Olympics on Saturday in Rosa Khutor, Russia. Kasai earned the silver medal, his first in the individual event.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/16/basketball/team-effort-gives-seahorses-win-over-sunrockers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-16T21:40:25+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/w3-kaz-a-20140217.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kaz-a-20140217.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Making a contribution: Aisin's Kosuke Kanamaru scored 16 points to help the SeaHorses beat the Sunrockers 84-74 on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/16/basketball/dixon-leads-by-example-as-hamamatsu-edges-takamatsu/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-16T22:20:33+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/17/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-ice-hockey/japanese-women-still-winless-on-ice/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-17T23:26:53+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/17/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-ski-jumping/kasai-celebrates-silver-on-website/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-17T23:27:03+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/17/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-curling/japans-women-stay-in-contention-for-curling-medal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-18T06:24:03+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/w3-curling-a-20140218.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-curling-a-20140218.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Still in the hunt: Japan skip Ayumi Ogasawara celebrates after her final throw helped her team beat China 8-5 at the Sochi Olympics on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/28/figure-skating/murakami-surging-toward-sochi-with-style-confidence/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-18T14:28:28+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-jack-b-20140129.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Commanding attention: Kanako Murakami earned the third-most points in the free skate this season, trailing only Mao Asada and Julia Lipnitskaia.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/13/basketball/perpetual-problems-plague-japan-basketball-association/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-18T14:40:19+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/13/olympics/winter-olympics/an-inside-look-at-the-first-week-in-sochi/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-18T14:40:38+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-notes-a-20140214.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[On the scene: Japan Times sports editor Jack Gallagher is filing stories each day during the Sochi Olympics.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/01/baseball/mlb/yanks-ask-for-help-with-tanakas-visa/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-18T14:42:18+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2014-02-18T14:42:31+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p28-hiroshi-a-20140202.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[X-factor: The play of Russell Wilson may have a huge impact on the outcome of the Super Bowl.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/01/baseball/japanese-baseball/hawks-need-more-quality-in-starting-rotation/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-18T14:42:34+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p26-jason-a-20140202.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Welcome to the nest: Hawks manager Koji Akiyama poses with pitchers (from left) Dan Sarfate, Brian Wolfe, and Jason Standridge during an introductory news conference on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/01/more-sports/golf/matsuyama-moves-up-leaderboard/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-18T14:42:57+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p27-briefs-1-a-20140202.jpg]]></image:title>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/25/figure-skating/murakami-mura-earn-four-continents-titles/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-18T14:49:05+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p26-mura-a-20140126.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Bring on Sochi: Kanako Murakami performs on Saturday.AfP-jiji]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/19/sumo/basho-reports/sumo-kisenosatos-promotion-hopes-all-but-dashed-with-3rd-loss/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-18T14:51:23+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/p13-sumo-a-20140120-e1390129792325.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-sumo-a-20140120.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[No change at the top: Yokozuna Hakuho (left) outmuscles Shohozan on Sunday, raising his record to 8-0 at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/17/figure-skating/outrage-follows-decision-to-leave-nagasu-off-u-s-team/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-18T15:02:24+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/p14-jack-b-20140118.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-jack-b-20140118.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Emotions flow: Mirai Nagasu weeps as she takes the ice for the exhibition gala at the U.S. championships on Jan. 12 after learning she had been left off the 2014 U.S. Olympic team.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/17/baseball/nomo-elected-to-japan-hall-of-fame/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-18T15:02:27+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/w3-kaz-a-20140118-e1389967313352.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kaz-a-20140118.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[A star is born: Hideo Nomo celebrates with Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda after picking up his first win in the major leagues against the New York Mets in June 1995.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/15/basketball/kusakas-all-star-selection-a-disservice-to-more-deserving/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-18T15:03:14+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/p14-ed-a-20140116.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-ed-a-20140116.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Strange choice: Fans selected Kyoto's Hikaru Kusaka, seen in a file photo, as an All-Star starting guard despite the fact he doesn't play major minutes for his team.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/08/soccer/hondas-moment-arrives-after-long-wait-to-join-ac-milan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-18T15:04:05+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/p14-andrew-a-20140109.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-andrew-a-20140109.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Chance to shine: Keisuke Honda will have the opportunity to show his stuff on the big stage after joining AC Milan from CSKA Moscow last week.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/04/soccer/ac-milan-works-to-finish-honda-deal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-18T15:08:55+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/03/figure-skating/suzuki-murakami-exemplify-powerpassion-that-make-skating-magnetic/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-18T15:09:12+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/p16-jack-d-20140104.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p16-jack-d-20140104.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Perseverance: Akiko Suzuki won her first national title last month in Saitama at the age of 28 in her 13th appearance at the senior All-Japan Championships.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/18/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-ski-jumping/kasai-leads-way-as-japan-takes-bronze-in-large-hill-team-jump/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-18T19:54:11+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/KYODO_2031_140218_0056_0059-e1392666626690.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[20140218 team ski jump b]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japanese jumpers (from left) Reruhi Shimizu, Taku Takeuchi, Daiki Ito, Noriaki Kasai celebrate after earning the bronze in the ski jumping large hill team event at the 2014 Winter Olympics on Monday in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/18/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-curling/defeat-to-sweden-ends-japans-curling-dream/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-18T21:26:22+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/w1-curling-a-20140219.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w1-curling-a-20140219.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Brushed aside: Yumie Funayama (center) throws a stone during Japan's 8-4 defeat to Sweden in its final round-robin match at the Sochi Olympics on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/18/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-ski-jumping/bronze-medalist-takeuchi-battling-autoimmune-disorder/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-19T15:15:24+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/w3-takeuchi-a-20140219-e1392727892296.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-takeuchi-a-20140219.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Taku Takeuchi]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/19/more-sports/nishikori-ousts-elias-in-first-round-of-delray-beach-open/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-19T20:57:27+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/w3-tennis-a-20140220-e1392810958817.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-tennis-a-20140220.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Solid start: Kei Nishikori hits a return against Gastao Elias in the Delray Beach Open on Wednesday. Nishikori won 6-1, 5-7, 6-2.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/19/basketball/encouragement-advice-helped-steer-watanabe-to-gwu/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-19T23:55:17+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/w3-kaz-a-20140220.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kaz-a-20140220.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Key guidance: Toyota Motors Alvark head coach Donald Beck met with Yuta Watanabe and his family to offer advice before the teenage basketball standout relocated to the United States to prepare for his collegiate career.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/15/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-figure-skating/hanyu-wins-japans-first-gold-medal-of-the-sochi-olympics/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-20T09:17:16+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Sochi-Olympics-Figure-Skating.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[Sochi Olympics Figure Skating]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yuzuru Hanyu poses with Japan's flag after placing first in the men's free skate figure skating final to become the nation's first male athlete to take the Olympics' top prize in figure skating.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/13/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-figure-skating/hanyu-favored-to-win-olympic-gold/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-20T09:19:39+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/w3-ice-time-b-20140213-e1392293677809.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3 ice time-b 20140213]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan practices during a training session on Wednesday in Sochi.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/10/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-figure-skating/takahashi-admits-knee-is-not-100-percent/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-20T09:21:33+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/w3-takahashi-a-20140211-e1392041190528.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-takahashi-a-20140211.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Walking wounded: Daisuke Takahashi suffered a training injury in November and revealed on Monday that he has not yet fully recovered.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/10/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-figure-skating/team-event-good-concept-but-could-be-even-better/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-20T09:21:39+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/w3-ice-time-a-20140211.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-ice-time-a-20140211.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[All in it together: Evgeni Plushenko (bottom left) was instrumental in Russia's success in the team skating event at the Sochi Olympics, which has proved popular with fans.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/11/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-figure-skating/takahashi-cant-shake-off-knee-injury-during-unsatisfactory-practice/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-20T09:21:46+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/w3-skate-a-20140212.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-skate-a-20140212.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Not as planned: Daisuke Takahashi, seen in a file photo from April 2013, struggled with his jumps during Tuesday's practice session in Sochi, Russia.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/12/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-figure-skating/questions-follow-high-scores-for-plushenko-lipnitskaia/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-20T09:21:53+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/OLY-2014-FSKATE-TEAM-MED-092799-01-02.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[OLY-2014-FSKATE-TEAM-MED-092799-01-02]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Russian gold medalist Evgeni Plushenko (center) and Julia Lipnitskaia (left) pose with fellow teammates during the medal ceremony for the figure skating team competition on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/10/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-figure-skating/plushenko-lipnitskaia-lead-russia-to-team-gold-japan-finishes-disappointing-fifth/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-20T09:23:41+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Sochi-Olympics-Figure-Skating.JPEG-0e06a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[Sochi Olympics Figure Skating]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Russian President Vladimir Putin poses with the Russian team after they placed first in the team figure skating competition at the 2014 Winter Olympics, the first gold for the host country.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/07/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-figure-skating/hanyu-shows-up-plushenko-to-put-japan-on-top-of-team-competition/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-20T09:26:33+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140207Sochi-Olympics-Figure-Skatinge.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[20140207Sochi Olympics Figure Skatinge]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yuzuru Hanyu performs his short program during the men's portion of the team figure skating competition at the Iceberg Skating Palace on Thursday at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/07/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-figure-skating/suzuki-happy-to-skate-for-japan-once-again/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-20T09:26:49+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/p13-suzuki-c-20140208.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13 suzuki-c 20140208]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Swan song: Akiko Suzuki, who skated in the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, says the Sochi Games "means a lot to me."]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/06/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-figure-skating/hanyu-chosen-for-team-competition/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-20T09:28:41+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/p10-jack-a-20140207.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p10-jack-a-20140207.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Team player: Yuzuru Hanyu practices at the Iceberg Skating Palace in Sochi, Russia on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/06/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-figure-skating/mao-gets-to-work-in-sochi-expected-to-skate-in-team-event/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-20T09:28:55+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/w3-jack-a-20140207-e1391692186159.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jack-a-20140207.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ready for action: Mao Asada practices on Wednesday in Sochi, Russia.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/06/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-figure-skating/hanyu-receives-singles-assignment-for-team-competition/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-20T09:30:16+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/w3-ice-time-a-20140206-e1391609438535.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-ice-time-a-20140206.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[His chance to shine: Yuzuru Hanyu, who captured the gold at the Grand Prix Final in Fukuoka, has been named Japan's skater for the short program of the men's singles portion in the team competition on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/04/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-figure-skating/hanyu-machida-begin-preparations-in-sochi/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-20T09:32:29+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/w3-skate-b-20140205-e1391523288779.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-skate-b-20140205.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Grand Prix Final men's champion Yuzuru Hanyu]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/20/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-snowboarding/takeuchi-settles-for-silver-in-womens-parallel-giant-slalom/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-20T23:25:15+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/w3-snowboard-c-20140220.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-snowboard-c-20140220.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Road to success: A smiling Tomoka Takeuchi won her women's snowboard parallel giant slalom semifinal on Wednesday at Rosa Khutor Extreme Park.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/21/more-sports/nishikori-exits-delray-beach-open-with-leg-injury/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-21T21:12:59+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/21/olympics/japan-speedskaters-eye-team-medal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-21T21:19:34+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/21/basketball/namizato-returns-to-ryukyu-golden-kings/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-21T22:34:42+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/21/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-snowboarding/takeuchi-seeks-second-medal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-21T23:20:01+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/w3-snowboard-a-20140222.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-snowboard-a-20140222.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tomoka Takeuchi]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/21/soccer/j-league/sanfrecce-aim-for-revenge-against-marinos-in-season-opening-fuji-xerox-super-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-21T23:35:57+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/w3-jsoccer-a-20140222.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20140222.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Back in action: (From left) Sanfrecce Hiroshima manager Hajime Moriyasu, Sanfrecce midfielder Toshihiro Aoyama, Yokohama F. Marinos midfielder Jungo Fujimoto and Marinos manager Yasuhiro Higuchi attend a press conference on Friday in Tokyo before the Fuji Xerox Super Cup on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/21/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-figure-skating/scandalous-outcome-skating-judges-steal-kims-title-hand-it-to-sotnikova/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-22T17:38:04+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/w3-ice-time-a-20140222.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-ice-time-a-20140222.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The final act: Yuna Kim was the last skater in the women's free program on Thursday in Sochi, Russia]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/22/soccer/j-league/sanfrecce-open-with-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-22T21:56:27+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/p25-andrew-a-20140223.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p25-andrew-a-20140223.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[On target: Hiroshima Sanfrecce's Gakuto Notsuda follows through on a shot against Yokohama F. Marinos on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/22/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-snowboarding/snowboarder-takeuchi-disqualified-in-parallel-slalom/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-22T22:58:26+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/22/more-sports/boxing-2/murata-earns-fourth-round-tko/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-22T23:04:10+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/w3-boxing-a-20140223-e1393077553522.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-boxing-a-20140223.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[On target: Middleweight Ryota Murata punches Brazilian Carlos Nascimento in the head during the third round of Saturday's bout in Macau.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/22/basketball/fukuoka-routs-osaka-keeps-playoff-hopes-alive/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-23T00:24:43+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/21/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-figure-skating/sotnikova-stuns-kim-to-win-olympic-gold-in-sochi/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-23T18:51:02+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Sochi-Olympics-Figure-Skating.JPEG-0400d.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[Sochi Olympics Figure Skating]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Adelina Sotnikova of Russia celebrates after winning the women's figure skating event at the 2014 Winter Olympics on Thursday in Sochi, Russia. Sotnikova was second after the short program but scored 149.95 points in the free skate to finish in first place, becoming the first Russian woman ever to win the gold in the singles.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/20/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-figure-skating/kim-leads-after-short-program-in-sochi-miscues-put-mao-in-16th/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-23T18:51:17+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Sochi-Olympics-Figure-Skating.JPEG-0df21.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[Sochi Olympics Figure Skating]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Defending champion Yuna Kim of South Korea competes in the women's figure skating short program event at the Iceberg Skating Palace during the 2014 Winter Olympics on Wednesday in Sochi, Russia. Kim posted 74.92 and is in first place.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/19/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-figure-skating/kim-primed-for-shot-at-second-gold/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-23T18:51:40+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/w1-ice-time-a-20140220.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[Yuna Kim]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Working on the elements: Yuna Kim, the reigning Olympic champion, skates during a practice session on Monday in Sochi, Russia. The two-day competition starts on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/18/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-figure-skating/maos-path-to-gold-difficult-but-not-impossible/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-23T18:51:58+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/w3-jack-a-20140218-e1392655897320.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jack-a-20140218.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Getting closer: Mao Asada skates on the practice rink at the Sochi Olympics on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/15/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-figure-skating/kim-settles-in-as-murakami-gets-going/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-23T18:53:14+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/kim-Sochi-Olympics-Figure-Skating.JPEG-0b103.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[Sochi Olympics Figure Skating]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[South Korea's Kim Yu-na skates in the practice rink Friday evening at the 2014 Winter Olympics.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/16/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-figure-skating/canadas-chan-dignified-in-defeat/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-23T18:53:48+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/w3-ice-time-a-20140217.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-ice-time-a-20140217.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Good sport: Canada's Patrick Chan is handling the disappointment of missing out on an Olympic gold medal with dignity.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/10/figure-skating/kim-looking-like-a-lock-for-second-gold-medal-in-sochi/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-23T18:54:01+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/p14-jack-a-20140111.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-jack-a-20140111.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Appears unstoppable: Defending Olympic and world champion Kim Yu-na will be the prohibitive favorite to retain her title at the Sochi Games next month.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/14/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-figure-skating/korean-star-kim-savors-last-hurrah-at-olympics/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-23T18:54:27+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/p14-yuna-a-20140215.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-yuna-a-20140215.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Back in black: Kim Yu-na skates at the practice rink in Sochi, Russia, on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/07/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-figure-skating/mao-maintains-confidence-ahead-of-second-olympic-appearance/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-23T18:54:42+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/w3-mao-a-20140208-e1391784697469.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-mao-a-20140208.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Aiming for perfection: Two-time world champion Mao Asada trains on Friday in Sochi, Russia.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/09/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-ski-jumping/teenager-takanashi-determined-to-claim-gold-medal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-23T18:56:57+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/w3-takanashi-a-20140210.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-takanashi-a-20140210.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[All in a day's work: Ski jumper Sara Takanashi holds her skis during an official training session for the women's normal hill event at the RusSki Gorki Jumping Center in Rosa Khutor, Russia, on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/14/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-figure-skating/hanyu-halfway-to-olympic-gold/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-23T18:58:59+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/KYODO_2031_140214_0015_0018-e1392319024625.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[KYODO_2031_140214_0015_0018]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yuzuru Hanyu performs his short program at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Thursday at the Iceberg Skating Palace. Hanyu earned a world-record 101.45 points and is in first place.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/23/more-sports/nara-books-spot-in-rio-open-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-24T00:04:04+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/23/olympics/winter-olympics/japans-eight-medal-haul-delivered-several-olympic-success-stories/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-24T00:04:38+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/so20140224a3a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20140224a3a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Only one: Figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu captured Japan's only gold medal at the Sochi Games.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/24/olympics/winter-olympics/2014-winter-olympics-japanese-medalists/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-24T10:06:33+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/ayana-onozuka.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[ayana-onozuka]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ayana Onozuka]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/24/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-ski-jumping/kasai-eyes-world-cup-ski-jump-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-24T19:24:48+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/24/sumo/kakuryu-relaxed-ahead-of-yokozuna-promotion-bid/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-24T19:30:09+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/24/soccer/j-league/arnold-still-getting-used-to-life-at-vegalta-2/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-24T19:31:25+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/p13-andrew-a-20140225.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-andrew-a-20140225.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[New horizons: Vegalta Sendai striker Atsushi Yanagisawa (left) believes new manager Graham Arnold can be a success in the J. League.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/22/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-figure-skating/controversy-rages-on-after-kim-denied-second-olympic-gold/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-24T20:42:26+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/w3-ice-time-a-20140223.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-ice-time-a-20140223.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Not lashing out: Silver medalist Yuna Kim has not ripped the ice skating judges for giving the women's gold medal to Russian Adelina Sotnikova.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/24/more-sports/nara-wins-first-wta-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-24T22:26:19+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/w3-tennis-a-20140225.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-tennis-a-20140225.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Big break: Kurumi Nara plays a shot during her 6-1, 4-6, 6-1 win over Klara Zakopalova in the final of the Rio Open on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/24/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-figure-skating/ioc-deserting-duty-with-failure-to-act-on-skating-scandal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-25T11:09:06+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/w3-ice-time-a-20140225.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-ice-time-a-20140225.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Last hurrah: South Korea's Yuna Kim was denied a second Olympic gold medal after coming second to Russia's Adelina Sotnikova at the Sochi Games.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/25/more-sports/sports-world-races-to-make-over-mt-rushmore/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-25T22:14:06+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/25/basketball/geary-jets-hoping-to-overcome-nbl-turbulence/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-25T22:16:00+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/p13-kaz-a-20140226.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-kaz-a-20140226.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tough sledding: Chiba Jets coach Reggie Geary and his players are still trying to adjust to life in the NBL.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/25/soccer/j-league/sanfrecce-emboldened-as-chase-for-third-straight-title-looms/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-25T22:17:39+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/p14-andrew-a-20140226.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-andrew-a-20140226.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Best foot forward: Hisashi Sato (right) figures to play a vital role for Sanfrecce this season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/25/olympics/winter-olympics/olympic-stars-return-to-japan-from-sochi/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-25T22:18:31+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/p14-hiroshi-a-20140226.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-hiroshi-a-20140226.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Home sweet home: Fans cheer as men's figure skating gold medalist Yuzuru Hanyu walks through Narita airport after returning from the Sochi Olympics on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/25/olympics/winter-olympics/sochi-olympics-delivered-wonderful-drama-priceless-memories/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-26T17:44:33+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/w3-notes-a-20140226.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-notes-a-20140226.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Place in history: Yuzuru Hanyu's triumph in men's figure skating produced Japan's lone gold medal at the Sochi Olympics.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/26/soccer/j-league/chiba-rescues-point-for-sanfrecce/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-26T20:41:28+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/27/soccer/j-league/honda-kagawa-selected-for-world-cup-tuneup-against-new-zealand/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-28T18:50:09+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/w3-jsoccer-a-20140228-e1393508074765.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20140228.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ready to get going: Japan manager Alberto Zaccheroni speaks during a news conference on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/27/baseball/npb-commissioner-reveals-plan-for-japan-to-face-mlb-stars/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-28T18:50:10+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/27/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/kasai-reaches-podium-in-return-to-world-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-28T18:50:11+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/26/soccer/j-league/jeonbuk-motors-picks-apart-marinos-in-pivotal-stretch/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-28T18:50:16+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/w3-jsoccer-a-20140227-e1393421115137.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20140227.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Disappointment: Shunsuke Nakamura and his Yokohama F. Marinos teammates felt the sting of a 3-0 defeat to Jeonbuk Motors on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/26/soccer/j-league/popovic-trying-to-keep-lid-on-forlan-hype-as-cerezo-eye-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-28T18:50:18+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/p14-andrew-a-20140227.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-andrew-a-20140227.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Star attraction: Uruguay striker Diego Forlan has joined Cerezo Osaka in a big-money deal after starring for some of Europe's biggest clubs during his illustrious career.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/26/more-sports/japan-fencing-federation-board-to-resign-en-masse/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-28T18:50:38+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/28/sumo/another-nail-in-the-coffin-of-amateur-sumo/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-28T19:00:47+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/28/soccer/moyes-manchester-united-dream-rapidly-turning-sour/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-28T19:01:41+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/27/soccer/j-league/gamba-looking-for-payback/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-28T19:09:22+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/p11-andrew-a-20140228.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p11-andrew-a-20140228.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ready to go: Gamba Osaka's Takashi Usami will be looking to make an impact when the J. League season begins on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/28/soccer/j-league/cerezo-looking-to-end-sanfrecce-stranglehold/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-28T19:15:33+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/p14-andrew-a-20140301.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-andrew-a-20140301.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Third time lucky: Naoki Ishihara will be looking to help defending champions Sanfrecce Hiroshima win a third straight J. League title when the new season kicks off on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/28/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/japans-kasai-to-miss-world-cup-event-with-knee-injury/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-28T22:09:54+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/28/basketball/fukuoka-heaps-more-misery-on-oita-2/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-28T22:48:25+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/01/baseball/many-have-fallen-victim-to-npbs-false-spring/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-01T22:09:51+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/p25-wayne-a-20140302-e1393679129101.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p25-wayne-a-20140302.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Grain of salt: Rookie infielder Seiya Inoue has gotten off to a good start for the Marines during the spring.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/01/soccer/j-league/sanfrecce-spoil-forlans-league-debut/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-01T22:11:30+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/p27-jsoccer-a-20140302.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p27-jsoccer-a-20140302.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Off and running: Cerezo Osaka’s Diego Forlan kicks the ball during his side’s 1-0 loss against Sanfrecce Hiroshima on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/01/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/olympic-champion-dufour-lapointe-triumphs-in-world-cup-moguls/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-01T22:18:05+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/01/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/kasai-driven-by-quest-to-capture-gold/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-01T22:19:23+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/p26-kasai-c-20140302-e1393679723212.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p26-kasai-c-20140302.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[By leaps and bounds: Ski jumper Noriaki Kasai won silver and bronze medals during the Sochi Games and plans to continue his pursuit of Olympic gold.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/01/soccer/j-league/j-league-seeks-to-widen-scope-in-asia/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-01T22:20:32+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/p25-kaz-a-20140302.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p25-kaz-a-20140302.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Expanding horizons: (from left), Daisuke Nakanishi, Repucom CEO Paul Smith, Hideyuki "Andy" Hata and Danny Townsend, participate in a sports marketing seminar in Tokyo during the fall of 2013.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/01/soccer/j-league/antlers-wallop-ventforet-in-season-opening-match/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-01T22:21:14+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/w3-andrew-a-20140302-e1393679754836.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-andrew-a-20140302.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Double impact: Antlers' Davi scores on a second-half header against Ventforet on Saturday at National Stadium. Davi had two goals in Kashima's 4-0 win over Kofu.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/02/basketball/ryukyu-books-spot-in-playoffs-for-sixth-straight-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-02T00:31:47+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/w3-ed-a-20140302.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-ed-a-20140302.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[He does it all: Ryukyu star Anthony McHenry, seen dunking in a file photo from the 2011-12 championship game against Hamamatsu, had 21 points in a 79-64 road win over Shimane on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/23/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-figure-skating/maos-inflexibility-hurt-medal-chances/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-02T22:25:14+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/w3-ice-time-a-20140224.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-ice-time-a-20140224.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Failure to adjust: Mao Asada, a two-time world champion, didn't alter her Olympic skating program despite the fact that she's been unable to cleanly land the triple axel for more than a year.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/15/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-figure-skating/olympic-champion-hanyu-embraces-role-as-hero-to-millions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-02T22:26:48+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/w3-ice-time-a-20140216.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-ice-time-a-20140216.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[No easy journey: Yuzuru Hanyu, Japan's first men's champion in Olympic figure skating, faced difficult challenges to reach the 2014 Sochi Games in the aftermath of the March 11, 2011, disasters.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/02/soccer/hasebe-has-second-knee-operation/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-02T22:32:44+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/02/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/takanashi-clinches-world-cup-crown/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-02T22:33:10+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/02/basketball/streaking-grouses-maintain-momentum-with-win-over-broncos/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-02T22:40:33+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/02/more-sports/track-field/worku-wins-lake-biwa-marathon/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-02T22:42:36+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-marathon-a-20140303.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ahead of the pack: Ethiopia's Bazu Worku crosses the line at Ojiyama Stadium to win the Lake Biwa Marathon on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/02/soccer/j-league/new-signings-get-marinos-off-to-winning-start/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-02T22:45:28+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/w3-jsoccer-a-20140303-e1393767877266.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20140303.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Twice as nice: Yokohama F. Marinos forward Sho Ito scores his side's second goal of the game in Sunday's 2-0 win over Omiya Ardija.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/02/baseball/mlb/tanaka-looks-sharp-in-debut/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-02T22:51:17+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/p14-mlb-a-20140303.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-mlb-a-20140303.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Impressive: New York's Masahiro Tanaka fires a pitch against Philadelphia in the fifth inning of a spring training game on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/03/baseball/mlb/hudson-sharp-in-return-to-mound/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-03T23:12:50+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/03/more-sports/boxing-2/koseki-matches-record-with-13th-title-defense/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-03T23:13:00+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/03/soccer/kagawa-looking-to-prove-moyes-wrong-in-new-zealand-friendly/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-03T23:26:55+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/w3-jsoccer-a-20140304-e1393856422512.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20140304.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[United we stand: Shinji Kagawa controls the ball in a training session on Monday ahead of Japan's friendly against New Zealand at National Stadium on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/03/baseball/mlb/tanaka-set-for-first-yankees-start/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-04T00:09:49+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/25/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-figure-skating/mao-gives-measured-response-to-moris-criticism-defends-use-of-triple-axel/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-04T15:59:54+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/FSKATE-OLY-2014-JPN-156850-01-02.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[FSKATE-OLY-2014-JPN]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Figure skater Mao Asada smiles during a press conference held on Tuesday at the Foreign Correspondents' Club of Japan in Tokyo.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/04/more-sports/boxing-2/kogawa-loses-interim-wba-flyweight-title-bout/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-04T23:29:59+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/04/basketball/nba/dumars-the-likely-fall-guy-for-detroits-recent-failures/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-05T00:18:10+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/05/baseball/mlb/angels-beat-darvish-in-spring-game/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-05T20:47:53+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/05/soccer/j-league/cerezos-fujimoto-out-four-weeks/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-05T20:48:05+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/05/basketball/duncans-impact-on-fukuoka-puts-team-in-playoff-chase/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-05T22:57:35+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/p14-ed-a-20140306.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-ed-a-20140306.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Quick study: Canadian coach James Duncan has the Rizing Fukuoka playing well despite being at the helm for just 10 games.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/05/soccer/japan-overwhelms-new-zealand-in-national-stadium-finale/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-06T11:46:48+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/w3-andrew-a-20140306.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-andrew-a-20140306.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Still got it: Shinji Kagawa reacts after scoring against New Zealand during Japan's 4-2 win on Wednesday at National Stadium.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/06/soccer/kagawa-invigorated-by-performance-against-new-zealand/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-06T11:47:04+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/w1-andrew-a-20140307.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w1-andrew-a-20140307.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[On target: Shinji Kagawa takes a penalty during Japan's 4-2 win over New Zealand on Wednesday at National Stadium.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/06/more-sports/nara-dispatches-kiick-in-bnp-paribas-open/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-06T23:23:07+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/w3-tennis-a-20140307-e1394115449570.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-tennis-a-20140307.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Another day at the office: Kurumi Nara hits a return to Allie Kiick in the first round of the BNP Paribas Open on Wednesday in Indian Wells, California. Nara advanced with a 6-4, 6-0 triumph.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/06/soccer/nadeshiko-japan-u-s-draw-in-algarve-opener/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-06T23:24:07+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/p10-nadeshiko-b-20140307.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p10-nadeshiko-b-20140307.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The chase is on: U.S. midfielder Heather O'Reilly (left) and Japan defender Aya Sameshima vie for the ball during an Algarve Cup match on Wednesday in Parchal, Portugal.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/06/basketball/warren-aoki-carry-fukuoka-past-hamamatsu/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-07T00:13:37+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/07/sumo/as-kakuryu-eyes-promotion-haru-basho-to-test-mettle-of-yokozuna-harumafuji/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-07T12:24:58+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/07/soccer/hodgson-facing-tough-decisions-ahead-of-naming-world-cup-squad/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-07T18:44:10+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/07/baseball/mlb/tanaka-allows-hr-to-phillies-in-2nd-outing-2/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-07T22:17:05+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/p14-mlb-a-20140308.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-mlb-a-20140308.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[First start: New York's Masahiro Tanaka fires a pitch against Philadelphia in the second inning at spring training on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/07/soccer/pitbull-davids-thinks-japan-has-potential-for-world-cup-upsets/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-07T22:17:24+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/w3-andrew-a-20140308.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-andrew-a-20140308.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Famous face: Dutchman Edgar Davids, a former Juventus player, speaks at the Foreign Correspondents' Club of Japan in Tokyo on Friday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/07/baseball/hall-of-fame-pitcher-murata-pays-tribute-to-dr-jobe/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-07T22:17:49+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/07/basketball/walters-usfs-japanese-american-sideline-supervisor-named-wcc-coach-of-the-year/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-07T22:51:51+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/07/more-sports/football/abuse-of-dolphins-trainer-inoue-revealed-in-nfl-report-regrettable/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-07T22:56:58+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/p14-kaz-a-20140308.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-kaz-a-20140308.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Difficult working environment: Miami Dolphins assistant athletic trainer Naohisa Inoue was a target of abuse in the locker room, according to a recently published report.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/08/soccer/iwabuchi-on-target-in-nadeshiko-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-08T22:04:05+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/08/sumo/basho-reports/kakuryu-targets-promotion-in-osaka/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-08T22:12:56+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/p28-sumo-a-20140309-e1394283964360.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p28-sumo-a-20140309.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Upwardly mobile: Ozeki Kakuryu (left) will be looking to maintain his momentum at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/08/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/kasai-finishes-third-in-norway-meet/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-08T22:14:19+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/08/soccer/j-league/ogawa-gives-grampus-win-over-ardija/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-08T22:51:45+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/p25-jsoccer-a-20140309.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p25-jsoccer-a-20140309.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Got you surrounded: Gamba Osaka's Yasuhito Endo (left) takes on the Albirex Niigata defense during Gamba's 2-0 win on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/09/soccer/j-league/reds-remove-banner-seen-as-racist/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-09T22:23:40+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/09/more-sports/track-field/konovalova-wins-nagoya-marathon/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-09T22:23:50+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/09/basketball/akita-clinches-playoff-spot-with-win-over-niigata/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-09T22:38:35+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/09/more-sports/panasonic-tops-toshiba-to-complete-league-and-cup-double/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-09T22:39:03+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/w3-rugby-a-20140310-e1394371945437.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-rugby-a-20140310.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Through the pain barrier: Panasonic fly half Berrick Barnes (left) makes a pass during the Wild Knights' 30-21 win over Toshiba Brave Lupus in the final of the All-Japan Championship at National Stadium on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/09/sumo/basho-reports/kakuryu-opens-promotion-bid-with-hard-fought-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-09T22:40:20+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/p13-sumo-a-20140310-e1394372139781.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-sumo-a-20140310.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Evasive action: Yokozuna Harumafuji (left) rolls out of the ring after throwing Toyonoshima to the ground on the first day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/10/sumo/basho-reports/harumafuji-gives-endo-tough-lesson/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-10T22:38:14+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/p13-sumo-a-20140311-e1394458537324.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-sumo-a-20140311.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Reality check: Harumafuji throws to Endo to the ground at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament on Monday in Osaka.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/10/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/kasai-misses-podium-at-oslo-event/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-11T00:20:15+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/11/baseball/mlb/florida-a-better-base-for-watching-or-playing-in-spring/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-11T22:02:43+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/11/more-sports/football/jafa-names-candidates-for-worlds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-11T22:03:49+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/11/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/nagano-olympic-gold-medalist-okabe-retires/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-11T22:12:26+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/11/soccer/sterjovski-brace-carries-central-coast-mariners-past-sanfrecce-hiroshima/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-11T23:08:17+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/w3-sanfrecce-a-20140312.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-sanfrecce-a-20140312.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Standard procedure: Central Coast Mariners player Mitchell Duke is tackled by Sanfrecce Hiroshima's Park Hyung-jin in their AFC Champions League match in Gosford, Australia, on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/11/sumo/basho-reports/kakuryu-beaten-by-okinoumi/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-12T10:09:59+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/p13-sumo-a-20140312-e1394543071354.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-sumo-a-20140312.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Size and strength: Yokozuna Hakuho overpowers Endo on Tuesday at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/12/basketball/webb-hit-with-record-ban-for-kicking-opponent-in-head/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-12T20:38:32+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/p14-ed-a-20140313.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-ed-a-20140313.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Stiff penalty: Niigata's Rodney Webb (right), seen in this file photo, received a season-ending ban for his tangle with Akita's Chas McFarland on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/12/sumo/basho-reports/kakuryu-prevails-against-kotooshu/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-12T20:40:42+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/p13-sumo-a-20140313-e1394624267384.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-sumo-a-20140313.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Busy hands: Kakuryu (left) takes on Kotooshu in the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament on Wednesday in Osaka. With the win, Kakuryu improved to 3-1 at the 15-day basho.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/12/soccer/j-league/usual-suspects-top-the-table-early/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-12T20:41:18+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/p13-andrew-a-20140313.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-andrew-a-20140313.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Flying start: Sagan Tosu striker Yohei Toyoda has scored three goals in two J. League games this season.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/12/more-sports/boxing-2/tomoki-kameda-leaves-for-training-in-miami/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-12T23:07:44+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/12/soccer/marinos-guangzhou-settle-for-draw-in-asian-champions-league/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-12T23:11:40+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/w3-jsoccer-a-20140313-e1394633418691.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20140313.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Team support: Jin Hanato (second from right) is congratulated by Yokohama F. Marinos teammates after scoring in the first half against Guangzhou Evergrande in an Asian Champions League match on Wednesday in Yokohama.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/12/basketball/osakas-bell-takes-pride-in-winning-mindset-work-ethic/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-13T01:30:19+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/13/soccer/germans-trounce-japan-in-algarve-cup-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-13T18:39:53+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/FBL-ALGARVE-CUP-GER-JPN-202586-01-02.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[FBL-ALGARVE-CUP-GER-JPN-WOMEN]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nahomi Kawasumi battles for the ball against Germany's Linda Bresonik during the Algarve Cup final on Wednesday at Faro, Portugal. Germany whipped Japan 3-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/13/sumo/basho-reports/endo-snaps-losing-skid-with-win-over-ozeki-kisenosato/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-13T22:52:29+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/w3-sumo-a-20140314-e1394718292162.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-sumo-a-20140314.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[First one out of the way: Endo (right) grapples with ozeki Kisenosato on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/13/basketball/fukuoka-wins-fifth-straight/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-13T23:22:38+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/13/more-sports/yoshida-will-compete-in-world-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-13T23:22:54+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/13/soccer/j-league/j-league-punishes-urawa-for-discriminatory-banner/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-14T18:29:25+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/w1-banner-a-20140314-e1394702594613.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w1-banner-a-20140314.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Closed doors: A banner bearing the words "Japanese Only" was displayed at Urawa Reds' home game against Sagan Tosu at Saitama Stadium last Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/14/basketball/hall-looks-on-bright-side-during-trying-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-14T20:18:51+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/p13-kaz-a-20140315.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-kaz-a-20140315.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Soldiering on: Carl Hall hasn't let the Hyogo Storks' results this season get him down.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/14/sumo/basho-reports/egyptian-maegashira-tied-for-lead/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-14T20:19:17+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/p14-sumo-a-20140315-e1394795591347.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-sumo-a-20140315.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[All-out effort: Osunaarashi (left) sends Takanoiwa tumbling to the raised ring during the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament on Friday in Osaka.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/14/soccer/murai-deserves-praise-for-taking-bold-action-against-urawa/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-14T23:37:51+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/p14-andrew-a-20140315.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-andrew-a-20140315.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Punished: Yuki Abe (left) and Urawa once hosted Theo Walcott and Arsenal in Saitama, but will suffer the indignity of playing a home match in an empty stadium on March 23.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/15/soccer/uchida-concerned-about-injury-status/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-15T21:15:09+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/15/sumo/basho-reports/osunaarashi-keeping-up-with-yokozuna-duo/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-15T21:39:55+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/p25-sumo-a-20140316-e1394887062810.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p25-sumo-a-20140316.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Striving for perfection: Toyonoshima (right) completes his mission on Saturday, defeating Kisenosato at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/15/basketball/jba-reveals-plan-for-pro-hoops-circuit-restructuring-for-2016-17-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-15T22:00:53+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/w3-kaz-a-20140316.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kaz-a-20140316.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Changes in the works: (From left) Yasuhiko Fukatsu, the Japan Basketball Association's acting president, and Mitsuru Maruo, JBA vice president, speak at a news conference in Tokyo on Saturday to provide basic details of a new pro basketball league for the 2016-17 season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/15/soccer/j-league/marinos-handle-vortis/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-15T22:21:44+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/p27-andrew-a-20140316-e1394887430114.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p27-andrew-a-20140316.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[This is easy: Marinos' Sho Ito (right) heads the ball in traffic near the Vortis goal during Yokohama's 3-0 win over Tokushima on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/15/baseball/bilingual-skills-useful-tool-for-baseball-players/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-15T22:49:09+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/15/basketball/kyoto-mauls-hamamatsu-in-showdown-of-west-rivals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-15T23:34:34+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/16/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/takanashi-nabs-14th-world-cup-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-16T22:54:20+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/16/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/strong-winds-deny-kasai-shot-at-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-16T22:54:22+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/16/sumo/basho-reports/endo-halts-osunaarashis-unbeaten-run/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-16T23:15:00+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/p15-sumo-a-20140317-e1394978851326.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p15-sumo-a-20140317.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Close combat: Endo (right) takes down Osunaarashi at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/16/more-sports/yoshida-leads-japan-to-wrestling-world-cup-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-16T23:15:25+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/w3-wrestling-a-20140317-e1394978834675.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-wrestling-a-20140317.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Simply the best: Saori Yoshida (left) competes at the women's wrestling World Cup in Tokyo on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/16/basketball/joho-powers-grouses-past-evessa/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-16T23:18:11+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/w3-ed-a-20140317.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-ed-a-20140317.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Game-changing performance: Toyama guard Masashi Joho, seen in this file photo from last season's playoff series against Yokohama, scored a game-high 27 points for the Grouses on Sunday against the visiting Osaka Evessa.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/16/soccer/okazaki-on-target-again-for-mainz/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-16T23:19:15+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/17/more-sports/football/new-look-deers-put-hopefuls-through-their-paces/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-17T23:33:36+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/w3-hiroshi-a-20140318.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-hiroshi-a-20140318.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Survival of the fittest: Deers offensive coordinator Gen Arisawa (left) runs the rule over a participant in the team's tryout on Saturday in Chofu, Tokyo.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/17/baseball/mlb/tanaka-escapes-jams-in-third-start-of-spring/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-17T23:34:27+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/p16-mlb-a-20140318.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p16-mlb-a-20140318.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Still on schedule: Yankees starter Masahiro Tanaka pitches against the Braves during a spring training game on Sunday in Tampa, Florida.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/17/sumo/basho-reports/kakuryu-stays-on-leaders-shoulders/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-18T10:03:32+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/p15-sumo-a-20140318-e1395066506763.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p15-sumo-a-20140318.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Still in the hunt: Kakuryu (left) stands in the ring after beating Takayasu at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/18/basketball/nba/jackson-certain-to-win-in-new-york-like-everywhere-else/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-18T21:56:09+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/18/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-harumafuji-still-unbeaten/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-18T22:05:14+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/p15-sumo-a-20140319-e1395147849138.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p15-sumo-a-20140319.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Whatever it takes: Yokozuna Harumafuji (right) seizes control against Shohozan to improve to 10-0 at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament on Tuesday in Osaka.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/18/figure-skating/worlds-better-held-before-olympics-as-a-qualifier/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-18T22:08:30+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/p16-jack-b-20140319.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p16-jack-b-20140319.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Household name: Mao Asada will compete in next week's World Figure Skating Championships in Saitama, but four of the six singles medalists from the Sochi Olympics won't be there.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/18/soccer/melbourne-defeats-yokohama-forlan-scores-for-cerezo-osaka/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-18T23:02:16+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/w3-soccer-a-20140319.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-soccer-a-20140319.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Up for grabs: Leigh Broxham of Melbourne Victory (left) vies for the ball with Shohei Ogura of Yokohama F. Marinos during their Asian Champions League Group G match in Melbourne, Australia, on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/18/soccer/j-league/no-evidence-of-sanfrecce-frontale-match-fixing-j-league/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-18T23:38:58+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/19/more-sports/ishigaki-replaces-fukuhara-for-worlds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-19T22:22:45+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/19/basketball/takamatsu-struggling-to-turn-things-around/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-19T22:23:48+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/19/more-sports/boxing-2/daiki-kameda-to-return-ibf-super-flyweight-title-belt/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-19T22:24:10+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/19/sumo/basho-reports/two-man-title-chase-continues/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-19T22:34:20+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/p13-sumo-a-20140320-e1395235851807.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-sumo-a-20140320.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[In contention: Kakuryu (right) remains one win off the pace after beating Tochiozan on Wednesday at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/19/soccer/kawasaki-frontale-fall-to-western-sydney-wanderers-in-asian-champions-league/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-19T23:11:02+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/w3-soccer-a-20140320.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-soccer-a-20140320.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Not time to be timid: Western Sydney Wanderers player Shinji Ono (left) dribbles the ball in front of Kawasaki Frontale's Jeci during their Asian Champions League match in Sydney on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/20/sumo/kotooshu-calls-time-on-career/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-20T16:05:22+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/w1-kotooshu-a-20140321-e1395299047520.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w1-kotooshu-a-20140321.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Calling it a day: Bulgarian Kotooshu, the first European ever to be promoted to sumo's second-highest rank of ozeki, announced his retirement from the sport on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/20/more-sports/swimming/kitajima-preparing-for-nationals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-20T23:03:06+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/20/sumo/basho-reports/kakuryu-topples-yokozuna/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-20T23:12:25+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/w3-sumo-a-20140321-e1395324151481.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-sumo-a-20140321.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Business as usual: Yokozuna Harumafuji is ushered out of the ring by Kakuryu during Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/20/soccer/j-league/arsenals-miyaichi-to-miss-remainder-of-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-20T23:19:01+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/20/more-sports/football/japan-begins-long-road-to-american-football-worlds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-21T16:25:26+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/w3-hiroshi-a-20140321.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-hiroshi-a-20140321.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[National service: Japan quarterback Shohei Kato (center) pitches the ball to running back Takashi Miyako (right) during an 11-on-11 drill at Yachiyodai IBM Ground at Yachiyo, Chiba Pref. on the second day of national team practice sessions on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/21/soccer/no-love-lost-when-wenger-mourinho-face-each-other/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-21T19:55:58+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/21/basketball/tokyo-excellence-shooting-for-nbdl-championship/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-21T22:12:22+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/w3-kaz-a-20140322.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kaz-a-20140322.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Top option: Tokyo Excellence center Joe Wolfinger is the team's leading scorer at 23.0 points per game.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/21/sumo/basho-reports/spring-title-far-from-decided/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-21T22:14:36+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/KYODO_2031_140321_0217_0276.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[KYODO_2031_140321_0217_0276]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Show of force: Ozeki Kotoshogiku pushes out yokozuna Hakuho (7-6) on Friday, the 13th day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament. Hakuho and promotion-chasing ozeki Kakuryu are tied for the lead at 12-1. The two will face off on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/21/more-sports/golf/fukuda-nishiyama-share-lead-at-t-point-ladies/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-21T23:00:11+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/21/basketball/oita-earns-comprehensive-victory-over-shimane/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-21T23:00:14+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/22/more-sports/golf/morita-moves-into-sole-lead-after-69/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-22T23:17:22+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/22/baseball/mlb/darvish-still-set-for-opening-day-start/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-22T23:18:29+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/22/sumo/basho-reports/kakuryu-beats-hakuho-to-close-in-on-spring-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-22T23:35:22+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/p31-sumo-a-20140323-e1395497779912.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p31-sumo-a-20140323.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Clear the way: Kakuryu goes on the attack against Hakuho at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/22/more-sports/football/football-camp-chief-thinks-outside-box/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-22T23:37:15+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/p29-kaz-a-20140323.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p29-kaz-a-20140323.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Follow the leader: Tomotsuna Inoue makes a pass during a practice session at the Tomotsuna Academy Football Camp. Inoue hopes to one day help a Japanese player break into the NFL.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/22/more-sports/u-s-joins-big-guns-in-tokyo-sevens-quarters/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-22T23:40:20+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/w3-rugby-a-20140323.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-rugby-a-20140323.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nowhere to run: Wales' Ross Thomas is tackled by New Zealand's Akira Ioane at the Tokyo Sevens on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/22/basketball/northern-happinets-breeze-past-broncos/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-23T15:51:16+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/23/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/takanashi-grabs-15th-world-cup-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-23T20:24:55+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/23/baseball/mlb/tanaka-struggles-in-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-23T20:32:37+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/p14-mlb-a-20140324.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-mlb-a-20140324.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Uneven outing: New York's Masahiro Tanaka fires a pitch against Minnesota in the first inning on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/23/sumo/basho-reports/mongolian-kakuryu-captures-first-emperors-cup-with-14-1-record/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-23T20:38:11+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/p14-sumo-c-20140324-e1395574518632.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-sumo-c-20140324.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sharing the joy: Mongolian ozeki Kakuryu (center) is joined by supporters after capturing the Emperor's Cup on Sunday in Osaka.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/22/soccer/j-league/urawa-prepares-for-darkest-day/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-23T20:38:46+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/p32-andrew-a-20140323.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p32-andrew-a-20140323.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Face the music: Urawa Reds will take on Shimizu S-Pulse on Sunday at an empty Saitama Stadium as punishment for a discriminatory banner.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/23/basketball/tokyo-excellence-triumph-in-nbdl-championship-game/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-23T22:31:31+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/23/basketball/ryukyu-improves-to-15-5-on-road-sweeps-nara/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-23T23:28:14+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/w3-ed-a-20140324.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-ed-a-20140324.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Comfortable away from home: Veteran big man Jeff Newton (right), seen in a file photo, and the Ryukyu Golden Kings have won 75 percent of their road games this season, including Sunday's 73-60 triumph over the Bambitious Nara.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/23/more-sports/fiji-triumphs-in-tokyo-sevens/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-23T23:28:49+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/24/soccer/j-league/players-push-for-more-action-against-racism-scourge/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-24T13:16:58+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/w1-andrew-a-20140325-e1395631371616.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w1-andrew-a-20140325.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Behind closed doors: Urawa Reds were forced to host a game in an empty stadium on Sunday as punishment for a racist banner displayed by their fans during a home game earlier this month.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/10/12/soccer/time-for-enabling-of-cole-to-end/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-24T15:14:33+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/24/more-sports/brave-blossoms-to-take-on-samoa-in-tokyo/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-24T22:50:13+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/24/sumo/yokozuna-council-recommends-kakuryu-for-promotion/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-24T22:56:14+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/w3-sumo-a-20140325-e1395668551437.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-sumo-a-20140325.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Crowning achievement: Kakuryu (right) won the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday in Osaka with a 14-1 record.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/24/baseball/mlb/cubs-release-southpaw-pitcher-wada/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-24T22:58:36+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/24/baseball/mlb/darvishs-opening-day-start-in-doubt/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-24T23:50:09+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/24/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/kasai-fifth-in-last-meet-of-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-24T23:50:54+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/05/basketball/nba/herb-brown-to-receive-nabc-lifetime-achievement-award/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-25T16:33:38+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/04/basketball/nba/stern-retires-as-pro-sports-best-commissioner-ever/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-25T16:34:08+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/25/baseball/mlb/the-buzz-is-gone-but-matsuzaka-continues-to-battle-on/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-25T21:53:54+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/p13-man-about-sports-a-20140326.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-man-about-sports-a-20140326.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Looking good: New York's Daisuke Matsuzaka fires a pitch against St. Louis at spring training on Monday. Matsuzaka earned the win as the Mets downed the Cardinals 5-3.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/25/more-sports/shimizu-chosen-as-secretary-general-for-2019-rugby-world-cup-organizing-committee/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-25T23:17:42+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/25/basketball/hitachi-forward-rice-fondly-recalls-uncles-remarkable-nfl-achievements-2/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-25T23:23:48+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/w3-kaz-a-20140326.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kaz-a-20140326.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Potent production: Hitachi's Darius Rice, Jerry's nephew, is averaging 14.9 points per game.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2003/12/25/sumo/ozeki-tochiazuma-takes-prestigious-east-slot/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T13:38:21+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ss20031225a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[ss20031225a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tochiazuma is flanked by stablemaster Tamanoi (right) and his stablemaster's wife at the Tamanoi stable in Fukuoka upon being named ozeki in this file photo from November, 2001.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/images/photos2003/ss20031225a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[News photo]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/23/soccer/j-league/urawa-shimizu-play-to-draw-in-silent-saitama-stadium/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T13:42:56+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/p14-andrew-a-20140324.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-andrew-a-20140324.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[No fans allowed: Urawa's Keita Suzuki (left) vies for the ball with Shimizu S-Pulse's Mitsunari Musaka at an empty Saitama Stadium on Sunday. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/26/sumo/kakuryu-promoted-to-yokozuna/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T14:15:06+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/KYODO_2031_140326_0058_0083.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[KYODO_2031_140326_0058_0083]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kakuryu holds a sea bream to celebrate his promotion to sumo's highest rank of yokozuna. Kakuryu becomes the first new yokozuna since fellow Mongolian Harumafuji was promoted in 2012.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/30/baseball/japanese-baseball/eagles-future-largely-forgotten-amidst-race-to-land-tanaka/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T15:54:38+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/p14-jason-a-20131231.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-jason-a-20131231.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mission hasn't changed: The Eagles will most likely defend their Pacific League and Japan Series titles without Masahiro Tanaka in the fold.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/14/baseball/eagles-put-in-tough-spot/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T15:55:25+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/p30-jason-b-20131215-e1387022515245.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p30-jason-b-20131215.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[On the way out?: Masahiro Tanaka's future is still in doubt despite NPB and MLB tentatively coming to terms on a new posting agreement.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/11/30/baseball/japanese-baseball/for-once-mvp-voters-got-things-right/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T15:59:11+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/p27-jason-a-20131201.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p27-jason-a-20131201.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Best of the best: Wladimir Balentien slugged a single-season record 60 homers for the Swallows this year.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/11/16/baseball/japanese-baseball/new-rules-needed-for-posting-system/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T15:59:51+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/p26-jason-a-20131117.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p26-jason-a-20131117.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[&lt;B&gt;America's most wanted: Masahiro Tanaka is expected to make a move to the majors over the &lt;A HREF="http://offseason.KYODO" TARGET="_blank"&gt;offseason.KYODO&lt;/A&gt;&lt;/B&gt;]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/11/11/baseball/kokubo-gets-started-in-japan-dugout-with-one-eye-on-future/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T16:00:31+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/sp20131112jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20131112jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Watching and waiting: Japan manager Hiroki Kokubo has been tasked with putting the team in position to reclaim the World Baseball Classic title in 2017.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/11/02/baseball/at-a-loss-for-words-to-explain-tanakas-loss/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T16:01:17+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/sp20131103jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20131103jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Masahiro Tanaka]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/11/01/baseball/japanese-baseball/gambles-pay-off-for-eagles-skipper-hoshino/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T16:01:59+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/sb20131102j1photo.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20131102j1photo]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Have a little faith: Tohoku Rakuten reliever Takahiro Norimoto carried his team to a win in Game 5 of the Japan Series despite letting a lead slip late in the game.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/07/08/baseball/japanese-baseball/tanaka-hitting-his-stride-as-season-progresses/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T16:02:48+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/sb20130709j1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20130709j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[That winning feeling: Masahiro Tanaka is off to an 11-0 start for Rakuten this season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/07/02/baseball/former-dodgers-owner-reflects-on-nomo-friendships/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T16:03:37+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/sp20130702jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20130702jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Warrior: Hideo Nomo is hugged by Dodgers catcher Mike Piazza after thowing a no-hitter at Coors Field in 1996.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/06/25/baseball/marines-need-power-bat-to-aid-chase-for-pa-league-crown/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T16:04:25+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/sp20130625jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20130625jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Now you're playing with power: Craig Brazell's bat could make a big difference for the Marines once he joins the team later this year.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/06/18/baseball/ramirez-keeps-focus-waits-for-next-opportunity-to-contribute/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T16:05:15+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/sp20130618jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20130618jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Stay the course: BayStars outfielder Alex Ramirez has struggled early this season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/06/14/baseball/lack-of-transparency-on-ball-changes-causes-npb-grief/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T16:06:04+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/sp20130614jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20130614jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tough to explain: Nippon Pro Baseball commissioner Ryozo Kato speaks at a news conference in Tokyo on Wednesday about the controversy surrounding changes to the official ball.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/06/12/baseball/once-a-young-phenom-matsui-now-a-veteran-leader-for-upstart-eagles/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T16:06:44+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/sp20130612jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20130612jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Been around the block: Veteran infielder Kazuo Matsui is using his years of experience in both the majors and Japan to help boost the Rakuten Eagles this season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/05/28/baseball/carp-offense-not-doing-bullington-any-favors/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T16:07:24+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/sp20130528jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20130528jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fish out of water: Carp pitcher Bryan Bullington isn't getting much run support.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/05/24/baseball/fighters-rookie-otani-makes-solid-impression-in-mound-debut/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T16:08:12+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/sp20130524jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20130524jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shohei Otani]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/05/21/baseball/abe-continues-to-be-steadying-force-for-giants/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T16:09:05+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/sp20130521jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20130521jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Lead by example: Yomiuri captain Shinnosuke Abe has been one of the driving forces behind the success of the first-place Giants this season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/05/14/baseball/interleague-schedule-will-pit-pl-hurlers-against-blanco/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T16:09:49+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/sp20130514jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20130514jca]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Are you ready?: Tony Blanco hit 18 home runs during his first 38 games for Yokohama.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/04/30/baseball/lions-counting-on-kikuchi-to-begin-living-up-to-potential/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T16:10:42+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/sp20130430jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20130430jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Follow my lead: Lions manager Hisanobu Watanabe (right) helped the Lions win a Japan Series title as a pitcher and is hoping Yusei Kikuchi (left) can one day do the same.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/12/11/baseball/kuriyamas-approach-helped-fighters-change-otanis-mind/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T16:12:34+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/12/04/baseball/npb-players-should-speak-out-about-posting-system/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T16:13:13+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/sp20121204jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20121204jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Risky business: The Texas Rangers spent over $110 million to acquire pitcher Yu Darvish.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/11/20/baseball/japan-gave-yamamoto-something-to-build-on-against-cuba/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T16:14:02+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/sp20121120jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20121120jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[First steps: Yoshio Itoi and Japan swept Cuba during a two-game exhibition series over the weekend. The two teams will meet again during the first round of the WBC.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/11/13/baseball/new-faces-should-have-opportunity-to-shine-for-japan-in-wbc/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T16:14:40+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/sp20121113jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20121113jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[New kids on the block: Japan manager Koji Yamamoto will likely have to put his faith in young players like Yomiuri shortstop Hayato Sakamoto during the 2013 World Baseball Classic.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/11/06/baseball/newly-crowned-japan-series-champs-just-getting-started/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T16:15:19+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/sp20121106jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20121106jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Get used to it: The Giants have the players and the resources needed to play a major role in the race for next season's Japan Series title.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/10/24/baseball/giants-rose-to-the-occasion/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T16:16:28+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/10/09/baseball/marines-cowardice-left-fujioka-to-face-fans-ire/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T16:17:38+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/sp20121009jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20121009jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[All for one: Takahiro Fujioka, seen in a September file photo, was put in an uncomfortable spot on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/09/25/baseball/balentien-at-ease-as-race-for-cl-home-run-crown-heats-up/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T16:18:21+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/sp20120925jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20120925jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Going deep: Yakult's Wladimir Balentien is on his way to a second consecutive 30-home run season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/09/18/baseball/celebration-of-kanemotos-career-offers-tigers-brief-respite/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T16:19:01+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/sp20120918jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20120918jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The long goodbye: Tigers great Tomoaki Kanemoto homered in what was likely his last career game at Tokyo Dome on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/09/11/baseball/darvish-others-have-decisions-to-make-ahead-of-next-wbc/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T16:19:46+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/sp20120911jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20120911jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[For team, or for country?: Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish will be highly sought after when Japan begins its preparations for the 2013 World Baseball Classic.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/09/04/baseball/lions-pounce-at-right-time-to-take-control-of-pacific-league/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T16:20:18+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/sp20120904jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20120904jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Lion King: Seibu shortstop Hiroyuki Nakajima has inserted himself into the Pacific League MVP race while helping get the Lions in position for a pennant run.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/28/baseball/houlton-feels-good-about-12-giants/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T16:21:27+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/sp20120828jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20120828jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Feels like a winner: Giants pitcher D.J. Houlton is hoping to help win a league pennant for the third straight season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/01/21/baseball/darvish-deal-yet-another-wakeup-call-for-the-npb/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T16:22:45+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/01/08/baseball/nakajimas-predicament-illustrates-why-posting-system-needs-changes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T16:23:17+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/sp20120108jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20120108jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Back to Seibu: Shortstop Hiroyuki Nakajima remains a top-level talent even if he didn't join the New York Yankees.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/12/20/baseball/wada-must-adjust-to-have-success-in-majors/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T16:23:39+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/12/06/baseball/uchikawas-mvp-win-shows-voters-favor-team-over-player/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T16:24:19+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20111206jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20111206jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Help me out: Takeya Nakamura's spectacular 48-home run campaign might have garnered more MVP consideration had the third-place Lions finished a little higher in the standings.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/11/17/baseball/slump-frustrates-batting-champ-uchikawa-in-japanese-fall-classic/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T16:24:43+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20111117jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20111117jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fukuoka Softbank Hawks star Seiichi Uchikawa]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/11/02/baseball/unlikely-trio-in-spotlight-as-swallows-reach-clcs-second-stage/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T16:25:20+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20111102jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20111102jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Youthful talent: Pitchers Kyohei Muranaka (left) and Katsuki Akagawa helped the Tokyo Yakult Swallow defeat the Yomiuri Giants in the CLCS first stage. Akagawa, Ryoji Aikawa and Ryosuke Morioka each made major contributions in the three-game series, proving again that anything can happen in sports.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/10/25/baseball/chono-was-most-valuable-player-for-giants-this-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T16:25:42+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20111025jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20111025jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Counting on you: Hisayoshi Chono (left) helped make Tetsuya Utsumi an 18-game winner with a walk-off grand slam in his final at-bat of the regular season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/10/10/baseball/darvishs-recent-struggles-to-win-byproduct-of-fighters-real-issues/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T16:26:39+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20111010jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20111010jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Can't buy a win: Fighters ace Yu Darvish is 2-3 over his last nine starts.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/10/04/baseball/hawks-euphoric-after-triumph-focused-on-winning-japan-series-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T16:27:27+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20111004jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20111004jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Keep the party going: Seiichi Uchikawa and the Fukuoka Softbank Hawks want to hold another celebration in November after the Japan Series.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/09/20/baseball/fighters-keep-focus-on-pl-pennant-after-nashida-bombshell/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T16:28:32+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20110920jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20110920jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Let's stay together: Bobby Keppel (right) and the Fighters are rallying around manager Masataka Nashida (left) who announced last week that he would step down at the end of the season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/09/27/baseball/ochiai-given-raw-deal-by-chunichi-despite-his-successful-run-in-dugout/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T16:28:55+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20110927jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20110927jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Flame extinguished: Dragons manager Hiromitsu Ochiai will not have his contract renewed after the season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/07/05/baseball/wins-dont-paint-accurate-portrayal-of-lefty-takedas-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T16:29:45+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20110705jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20110705jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[He's a winner: Masaru Takeda has put up good numbers this season, but wins have been slightly harder to come by.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/06/28/baseball/buffaloes-hope-to-erase-memory-of-10-slide/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T16:30:03+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20110628jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20110628jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Getting it right: The Orix Buffaloes hope to parlay a strong interleague performance into a spot in the Pacific League Climax Series.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/06/21/baseball/memory-of-japan-series-glory-lives-on-for-all-time-saves-leader-iwase/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T16:31:32+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20110621jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20110621jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[On top of the mountain: Hitoki Iwase became Japan's all-time saves leader on June 16.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/06/14/baseball/darvish-second-to-none-since-shock-loss-on-opening-day/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T16:32:05+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20110614jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20110614jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Making a statement: Yu Darvish is 8-0 since suffering a loss against the Seibu Lions on Opening Day.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/06/07/baseball/fighters-hawks-flying-high-as-carp-slump-to-new-low/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T16:32:52+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20110607jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20110607jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tough to beat: Tadashi Settsu and the Fukuoka Softbank Hawks began the interleague with a 12-game unbeaten streak.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/05/31/baseball/veteran-hawks-running-out-of-time-to-add-title-to-legacy/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T16:33:46+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20110531jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20110531jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Window's closing: Munenori Kawasaki, center, is trying to guide the Hawks to the Japan Series title, but the shortstop may not be around after this season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/05/24/baseball/lottes-kim-suffering-from-power-outage/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T16:34:11+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/05/17/baseball/hara-searching-for-ways-to-stir-sleeping-giants-lineup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T16:34:53+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20110517jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20110517jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Jump started: Giants manager Tatsunori Hara is hoping a move to the No.?3 spot in the lineup pays off for Hayato Sakamoto.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/05/10/baseball/inaba-kokubo-should-be-among-next-to-reach-2000-hits/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T16:35:28+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20110510jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20110510jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Staring down history: Yomiuri Giants star Alex Ramirez looks likely to join teammate Michihiro Ogasawara in Japan's 2,000-hit club, providing as he stays healthy.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/05/03/baseball/ogasawara-still-swinging-away-as-milestone-draws-near/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T16:36:15+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20110503jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20110503jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Swing for the fences: Michihiro Ogasawara heads into the Giants' true home opener at Tokyo Dome on Tuesday with a chance to reach 2,000 career hits.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/04/26/baseball/pitching-will-determine-validity-of-carps-strong-beginning/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T16:37:01+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20110426jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20110426jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Starting strong: Junpei Shinoda (14) has gotten off to a very good start on the mound this season for the Carp.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/04/19/baseball/foreign-quartet-make-their-presence-felt-on-mound-in-npbs-first-week/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T16:37:26+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20110419jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20110419jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hear me roar: Jason Standridge got his second season with the Hanshin Tigers off to a strong start on Wednesday night  at Koshien Stadium.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/01/18/baseball/npbs-50-homer-club-unlikely-to-be-expanding-ranks/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T16:38:05+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20110118jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20110118jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Swing for the fences: Giants slugger Alex Ramirez just missed a 50-homer season in 2010, ultimately finishing with 49.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/01/11/baseball/wakui-must-play-like-darvish-before-he-is-paid-like-darvish/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T16:38:41+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20110111jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20110111jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Trendsetter: Fighters pitcher Yu Darvish's level of play has set the bar extremely high for his contemporaries.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/12/21/baseball/curtain-beginning-to-fall-on-careers-of-some-of-japans-top-closers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T16:39:11+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20101221jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20101221jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Winding down: Dragons closer Hitoki Iwase will likely become the all-time saves leader during the 2011 season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/12/14/baseball/saito-poised-to-provide-boost-on-off-field-for-fighters/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T16:39:55+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20101214jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20101214jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hoping for big things: The Fighters are expecting draft pick Yuki Saito to help the bottom line both on and off the field.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/12/08/baseball/return-to-npb-may-aid-iwakuma-in-long-run/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T16:40:39+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20101208jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20101208jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Wait for it: Hisashi Iwakuma may actually come out better in the long run by returning to Japan for one final season before making the jump to the majors.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/11/23/baseball/wadas-pl-mvp-triumph-should-raise-familiar-questions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T16:41:21+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20101123jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20101123jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Overlooked: Marines shortstop Tsuyoshi Nishioka led the league and had a career year but was passed over for the PL MVP Award.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/10/26/baseball/postseason-pressure-bringing-out-the-best-in-marines-ace-naruse/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T16:41:53+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20101026jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20101026jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Saving the best for last: Yoshihisa Naruse did some of his best work of the year during the Climax Series.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/10/19/baseball/playoff-schedule-denies-npb-center-stage/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T16:42:23+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20101019jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20101019jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Simultaneous action: The Yomiuri Giants played the Hanshin Tigers at the same time as the Fukuoka Softbank Hawks took on the Chiba Lotte Marines.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/10/15/baseball/first-playoff-series-between-giants-tigers-certain-to-entertain/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T16:42:52+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/10/05/baseball/road-set-up-for-hawks-to-make-run-at-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T16:44:02+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20101005jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20101005jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[What more can you ask for?: Toshiya Sugiuchi and the Hawks have everything in place for a long playoff run.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/26/baseball/dragons-veteran-wada-central-leagues-top-player-through-first-half/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T16:45:07+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20100726jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20100726jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Top billing: Chunichi Dragons outfielder Kazuhiro Wada has been the best player in the Central League during the first half of the season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/06/baseball/tigers-continuing-to-play-well-against-giants/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T16:51:59+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20100706jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20100706jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Roaring Tigers: Hanshin slugger Craig Brazell hit three home runs to help the Tigers beat the Giants in two out of three games over the weekend.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/13/baseball/buffaloes-hurler-kisanuki-thriving-in-new-surroundings/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T16:52:12+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20100713jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20100713jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[New attitude: Buffaloes pitcher Hiroshi Kisanuki is proving he still has something left in the tank for Orix this season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/25/figure-skating/time-for-isu-cinquanta-to-answer-for-sham-in-sochi/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T17:07:11+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/p14-jack-b-20140326.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-jack-b-20140326.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Making a point: The Korean Olympic Committee and Korean Skating Union took a stand against the International Skating Union, issuing a formal complaint that the judging of Yuna Kim on Feb. 20 "was unreasonable and unfair."]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/30/baseball/japanese-baseball/apologetic-balentien-faces-long-road-back/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T17:18:13+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/w1-jason-a-20140131-e1391052099719.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w1-jason-a-20140131.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Face the music: Tokyo Yakult's Wladimir Balentien offers a public apology in Tokyo on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/10/27/baseball/japanese-baseball/rookie-norimoto-gives-eagles-hope-for-promising-future/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T17:19:01+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/w3-scope-a-20131028-e1382882393369.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-scope-a-20131028.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Takahiro Norimoto]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/10/07/baseball/time-ripe-for-npb-to-alter-makeup-game-format/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T17:19:57+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/sp20131008jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20131008jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[We're not done yet: The fifth-place Buffaloes will still be playing regular-season games when the playoffs begin.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/10/21/baseball/lower-seeds-face-stacked-deck-during-npbs-climax-series/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T17:20:05+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/sp20131022jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20131022jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Too much to ask: The Hiroshima Carp were given a mountain to climb in the Central League Climax Series Final Stage.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/09/30/baseball/another-challenge-awaits-rakuten/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T17:20:58+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/sp20131001jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20131001jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Long time coming: The Eagles hope to add a Japan Series title to their first-ever Pacific League pennant in October.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/09/24/baseball/katos-attempt-to-change-npb-doomed-by-lack-of-power/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T17:21:12+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/sp20130925jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20130925jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Unfinished business: NPB commissioner Ryozo Kato had hoped to lead Japanese baseball to a brighter future, but was hindered by the influence held by prominent clubs.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/08/22/baseball/time-to-salute-ichiros-amazing-feat-leave-debate-aside/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T17:22:28+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/sp20130823jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20130823jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Phenomenal achievement: Ichiro Suzuki, along with Pete Rose and Ty Cobb, is one of just three men in pro baseball history to amass 4,000 hits in their career.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/08/19/baseball/german-giving-master-class-in-fine-art-of-stealing-bases/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T17:22:52+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/sp20130820jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20130820jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Grand larceny: Seibu's Esteban German is currently second in NPB with 28 stolen bases.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/08/12/baseball/mlb-chatter-sure-to-increase-as-tanaka-dominates-in-npb/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T17:27:37+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/sp20130813jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20130813jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Green with envy: Masahiro Tanaka has risen above his NPB rivals this season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/07/22/baseball/japanese-baseball/otanis-presence-hard-to-ignore-during-npb-all-star-series-2/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T17:28:33+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/sp20130723jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20130723jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Front and center: Shohei Otani did a little bit of everything during the first two games of the All-Star Series.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/07/15/baseball/itoi-trade-not-yet-paying-off-for-either-fighters-or-buffaloes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T17:28:44+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/sp20130716jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20130716jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Work in progress: Orix outfielder Yoshio Itoi has played well, but the Buffaloes are still languishing at the bottom of the Pacific League standings.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/21/baseball/takahashis-300th-homer-bittersweet/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T17:32:32+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/sp20120821jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20120821jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Don't look back: Yoshinobu Takahashi's 300th home run helped make a winner out of  Tetsuya Utsumi on Friday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/12/18/baseball/eagles-need-new-addition-jones-game-to-match-considerable-star-power/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T17:32:52+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/sp20121218jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20121218jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Boom or bust: New Rakuten Eagle Andruw Jones will be one of the most high-profile players to play in Japan.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/07/24/baseball/abe-matsuda-stand-out-among-npb-players/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T17:33:55+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/sb20120724j2a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20120724j2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Spread your wings: Hawks infielder Nobuhiro Matsuda has had a strong first half for Softbank.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/07/17/baseball/nakahatas-baystars-need-results-to-go-with-new-attitude/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T17:34:06+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/sp20120717jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20120717jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Keep your head up: The always-animated Kiyoshi Nakahata (right) has lifted the BayStars' spirits, but the team is stuck at the bottom of the standings.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/07/10/baseball/milledge-coming-through-for-swallows-after-being-moved-to-leadoff-spot/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T17:43:35+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/sp20120710jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20120710jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[On fire: Lastings Milledge has been on a tear since moving from third to first in the Swallows' lineup.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/06/05/baseball/npb-may-not-have-seen-last-no-no/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T17:45:43+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/sp20120605jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20120605jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Trendsetter: Kenta Maeda, seen pitching on Saturday, threw the NPB's first no-hitter since 2006 earlier this season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/06/19/baseball/yoshikawa-otonari-off-to-strong-starts-this-year/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T17:45:54+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/sp20120619jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20120619jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Off and running: Pitcher Mitsuo Yoshikawa has gotten off to a strong start for the Fighters.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/05/22/baseball/sakaguchi-injury-latest-blow-for-underperforming-buffaloes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T17:53:33+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/sp20120522jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20120522jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Buff luck: Tomotaka Sakaguchi's injury against the Giants last Thursday was typical of the Orix Buffaloes' bad fortune this season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/03/27/baseball/miyaguni-makes-most-of-his-chance-to-face-as/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T17:54:14+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/01/25/general/darvish-could-be-in-for-rude-awakening-with-rangers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T18:04:37+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/sp20120125jga.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20120125jga.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Questions remain: Yu Darvish has all the physical tools necessary to succeed in the major leagues. Maturity and intangibles appear to be another matter.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/26/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/freestyle-skier-uemura-set-to-retire/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T23:13:18+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/26/soccer/japan-drawn-with-jordan-iraq-for-2015-asian-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T23:29:40+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/26/baseball/yoh-happy-to-carry-on-tradition-as-fighters-showman/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T23:31:15+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/p14-jason-a-20140327.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-jason-a-20140327.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Back in the swing of things: Daikan Yoh is rounding himself into one of the top outfielders in Japanese baseball.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/26/figure-skating/machida-off-to-strong-start-at-worlds-hanyu-third-2/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T23:37:12+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/w3-jack-a-20140327-e1395844444218.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jack-a-20140327.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[My time to shine: Tatsuki Machida skates during the men's competition at the figure skating world championships on Wednesday in Saitama. Machida is in first place after the short program.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/25/baseball/japanese-baseball/now-retired-pitcher-shimizu-to-be-new-zealand-gm-head-coach/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-27T19:11:11+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/27/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/uemura-signs-off-with-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-27T22:54:18+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/27/figure-skating/flawless-mao-sets-new-world-record-after-short-program/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-28T18:28:48+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/w3-jack-a-20140328.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jack-a-20140328.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Reach out: Mao Asada performs her short program at the world championships at Saitama Super Arena on Thursday. Mao scored a world-record 78.66 points.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/28/sumo/kakuryu-secures-promotion-to-yokozuna-but-will-he-now-revert-to-form/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-28T19:04:28+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Kakuryu2.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[Kakuryu2]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kakuryu heads into the inner shrine to be presented to the enshrined spirits of the Meiji Emperor and his consort.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/28/soccer/moyes-wenger-on-hot-seat-as-teams-struggle/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-28T21:23:30+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/28/soccer/j-league/forlan-feels-uniteds-kagawa-misused-during-tough-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-28T21:24:58+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/p14-forlan-a-20140329.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-forlan-a-20140329.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Man of the hour: Diego Forlan signs autographs for Cerezo Osaka fans on Thursday in Osaka. The Uruguay international is in his first season in the J.League.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/28/soccer/japan-to-face-costa-rica-zambia-in-world-cup-tuneup-matches/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-29T00:10:16+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/28/soccer/j-league/frontale-edge-grampus-on-okubo-goal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-29T00:10:36+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/w3-jsoccer-a-20140329-e1396018958848.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20140329.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[A major milestone: Yoshito Okubo joins Kawasaki Frontale supporters to commemorate the team's 1,000th goal in the J.League on Friday. Frontale defeated Nagoya Grampus 1-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/28/soccer/southamptons-yoshida-injures-knee-questionable-for-world-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-29T11:01:14+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/28/figure-skating/hanyu-delivers-splendid-free-skate-overtakes-machida-for-world-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-29T17:03:52+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/w3-jack-a-20140329.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jack-a-20140329.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Storybook finish: Yuzuru Hanyu, competing in the free program on Friday night, lands eight triple jumps en route to a gold medal at the World Figure Skating Championships at Saitama Super Arena.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/29/baseball/japanese-baseball/shiomi-guides-eagles-to-another-victory-over-lions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-29T21:16:51+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/w3-jball-a-20140330-e1396094902542.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140330.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Back in action: Eagles left-hander Takahiro Shiomi pitches against the Lions on Saturday at Seibu Dome. Shiomi missed last season due to a shoulder injury.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/29/soccer/j-league/antlers-rally-for-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-29T21:38:54+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/p27-andrew-a-20140330.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p27-andrew-a-20140330.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[No backing down: Kashima's Takuya Nozawa shoots in front of Yokohama's Yuji Nakagawa on Saturday in Yokohama. Antlers won 3-1.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/29/basketball/struggling-yokohama-falling-out-of-playoff-race/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-30T00:06:22+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/29/figure-skating/mao-struggles-still-claims-third-world-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-30T10:19:35+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/w3-jack-a-20140330.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jack-a-20140330.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[National icon: Mao Asada performs during the women's free skate on Saturday at the World Figure Skating Championships in Saitama. Mao earned her third world title.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/30/baseball/mlb/red-sox-release-pitcher-watanabe/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-30T20:07:34+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/30/more-sports/golf/uehara-challenges-at-kia-classic/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-30T20:07:39+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/30/more-sports/gentildonna-triumphs-in-dubai/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-30T20:07:41+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/30/baseball/mlb/matsuzaka-shocked-by-minor-league-demotion/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-30T20:13:32+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/p13-mlb-a-20140331.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-mlb-a-20140331.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Daisuke Matsuzaka kyodo]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/30/basketball/ryukyus-22-game-home-winning-streak-ends-in-loss-to-oita/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-30T23:14:34+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/w3-ed-a-20140331.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-ed-a-20140331.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The streak is over: Point guard Narito Namizato (37), seen in a file photo from last season's All-Star Game, and the Ryukyu Golden Kings saw their 22-game home winning streak snapped on Sunday in an 81-69 defeat to the Oita HeatDevils.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/31/more-sports/golf/uehara-falls-apart-in-final-round/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-31T23:01:49+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/31/more-sports/hirano-ito-enjoy-historic-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-31T23:01:50+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/31/more-sports/japan-secures-core-sevens-berth/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-31T23:02:01+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/31/soccer/ex-united-striker-cole-dismisses-moyes-excuse/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-31T23:09:17+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/31/baseball/mlb/cubs-fujikawa-to-start-season-on-disabled-list/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-31T23:23:27+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/14/soccer/arsenal-boss-wenger-rarely-gracious-in-defeat-2/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-01T14:41:56+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/01/basketball/nba/jacksons-stay-with-warriors-may-be-nearing-the-end/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-01T19:51:48+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/01/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/five-time-olympian-uemura-retires-in-upbeat-mood/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-01T21:38:24+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/w3-ski-a-20140402-e1396355835153.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-ski-a-20140402.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Aiko Uemura]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/02/baseball/mlb/matsui-to-play-in-hall-of-fame-event/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-02T22:43:56+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/02/soccer/oshima-boosts-frontales-chances/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-02T22:44:06+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/02/baseball/mlb/uehara-tazawa-visit-white-house-as-obama-honors-bosox/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-02T22:58:47+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p14-bosox-a-20140403.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-bosox-a-20140403.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Seal of approval: U.S. President Barack Obama accepts a Red Sox jersey from Boston designated hitter David Ortiz during a ceremony honoring the 2013 World Series champions on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/02/soccer/marinos-edge-melbourne-for-first-acl-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-02T23:17:12+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/w3-acl-a-20140403.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-acl-a-20140403.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Up and running: Yokohama F. Marinos' Shunsuke Nakamura takes on the Melbourne Victory defense during Marinos' 3-2 win on Wednesday night.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/02/more-sports/injured-nishikori-to-miss-davis-cup-quarterfinal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-02T23:24:28+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/w3-tennis-a-20140403.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-tennis-a-20140403.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Big loss: Japan No. 1 Kei Nishikori will miss his country's David Cup quarterfinal against the Czech Republic this weekend because of injury.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/02/soccer/j-league/urawa-beats-omiya-as-home-fans-return/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-03T10:20:35+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/w3-jsoccer-a-20140403-e1396447252463.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20140403.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Red tide: Urawa's Tadanari Lee (center) wheels away in celebration after scoring the opening goal in Reds' 2-1 Nabisco Cup win over Omiya Ardija on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/02/baseball/japanese-baseball/golden-eagles-rookie-matsui-shelled-in-debut/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-03T10:22:37+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/w3-jball-a-20140403-e1396447218656.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140403.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Rude awakening: Rookie Tohoku Rakuten pitcher Yuki Matsui watches Orix slugger Willy Mo Pena's first-inning RBI single during the Golden Eagles' 7-1 loss to the Buffaloes on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/02/basketball/heatdevils-run-away-from-bambitious/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-03T12:01:07+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/03/soccer/venlo-chief-eyes-new-japanese-talent/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-03T22:56:11+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p12-soccer-a-20140404.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p12-soccer-a-20140404.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Stepping stone: Japan defender Maya Yoshida played for modest Dutch club VVV Venlo before joining Southampton in England's Premier League.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/03/more-sports/japan-czech-republic-turn-to-replacements-in-davis-cup-tie/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-03T23:12:01+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/w3-jack-a-20140404-e1396533184820.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jack-a-20140404.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ready to square off: Japan's Tatsuma Ito (left) and Radek Stepanek of the Czech Republic will compete in Friday's Davis Cup quarterfinals at Ariake Colosseum.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/03/basketball/nara-bounces-back-against-oita/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-04T00:03:17+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/04/more-sports/track-field/japan-launches-national-marathon-teams/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-04T10:54:20+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/03/basketball/time-for-fiba-to-suspend-jba-force-necessary-changes-to-be-made/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-04T14:59:27+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/03/baseball/japanese-baseball/pena-belts-fifth-homer-as-buffaloes-sweep-eagles/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-04T17:27:17+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/w3-jball-a-20140404.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140404.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[And away it goes: Buffaloes slugger Wily Mo Pena hits a second-inning solo home run against the Eagles on Thursday in Sendai. Orix defeated Tohoku Rakuten 3-1.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/01/baseball/japanese-baseball/giants-slugger-lopez-belts-winning-hr-in-10th/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-04T17:28:34+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/w3-jball-a-20140402-e1396362138706.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140402.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Right on the money: The Giants' Jose Lopez smacks the game-winning home run, a solo shot, in the 10th inning against the BayStars on Tuesday at Yokohama Stadium. Yomiuri beat Yokohama 2-1.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/31/baseball/japanese-baseball/eagles-would-be-wise-to-bring-matsui-along-slowly/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-04T17:28:40+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/p14-jason-a-20140401.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-jason-a-20140401.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Box office: Yuki Matsui's arrival in Sendai will help sell a few tickets, but the Eagles are hoping the rookie will also help them win games.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/30/baseball/japanese-baseball/uchikawa-sparks-hawks-to-series-sweep-of-marines/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-04T17:28:52+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/w3-jball-a-20140331-e1396188656228.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140331.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Reason to rejoice: The Hawks' Seiichi Uchikawa is congratulated by teammates after slugging a solo home run to lead off the eighth inning on Sunday against the Marines. Fukuoka Softbank defeated Chiba Lotte 3-2.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/28/baseball/japanese-baseball/giants-trounce-tigers-in-opener-as-storied-franchise-celebrates-80th-anniversary/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-04T17:29:32+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/w3-jason-a-20140329-e1396018985878.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jason-a-20140329.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Exciting start: Yasuyuki Kataoka (center) is congratulated by Giants teammates Hayato Sakamoto and Tomoyuki Sugano after hitting a three-run home run in the fifth inning against the Tigers on Friday at Tokyo Dome. Yomiuri defeated Hanshin 12-4.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/28/baseball/japanese-baseball/reigning-champion-eagles-tame-lions-to-usher-in-new-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-04T17:29:37+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/w3-jball-a-20140329-e1396019060969.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140329.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Takahiro Norimoto]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/27/baseball/japanese-baseball/giants-hawks-look-like-class-of-npb-as-season-begins/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-04T17:29:42+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/p11-npb-preview-a-20140328.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p11-npb-preview-a-20140328.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Giants pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/24/baseball/japanese-baseball/spotlight-still-shining-on-nippon-hams-two-way-star-otani/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-04T17:31:09+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/p14-jason-a-20140325.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-jason-a-20140325.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Anything you can do: Shohei Otani (right) will again pull double-duty for the Fighters.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/18/baseball/japanese-baseball/yamasaki-to-re-sign-with-dragons-for-retirement-ceremony/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-04T17:31:31+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/17/baseball/japanese-baseball/carp-ace-maeda-puts-focus-on-raising-level/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-04T17:31:37+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/p15-maeda-a-20140318.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p15-maeda-a-20140318.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Catch of the day: Hiroshima ace Kenta Maeda understands he has a lot of improvements to make if he hopes to pitch in the majors one day.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/13/baseball/japanese-baseball/matsui-to-be-in-eagles-season-opening-rotation/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-04T17:32:02+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/w3-jball-a-20140314-e1394718295668.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140314.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Youth is served: Eagles hurler Yuki Matsui pitches against the Buffaloes during a spring game on Thursday in Osaka.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/12/baseball/japanese-baseball/wakui-roughed-up-in-five-inning-debut-with-marines/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-04T17:32:49+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/w3-jball-a-20140313-e1394633056593.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140313.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tough start: Chiba Lotte hurler Hideaki Wakui allows eight runs in five innings against Yomiuri in his first spring training start this season on Wednesday. The Giants defeated the Marines 12-5.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/10/baseball/japanese-baseball/swallows-tateyama-in-no-shape-to-start-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-04T17:33:09+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/10/baseball/japanese-baseball/mathieson-ready-for-action-after-refreshing-offseason/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-04T17:33:14+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/p12-jason-a-20140311.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p12-jason-a-20140311.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Give him the heater: Giants reliever Scott Mathieson says he feels good about his preparations for the 2014 season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/08/baseball/japanese-baseball/otani-outshines-pitching-peer-fujinami/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-04T17:33:19+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/w3-jball-a-20140309-e1394285913661.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140309.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dueling hurlers: Hokkaido Nippon Ham's Shohei Otani (left) and Hanshin's Shintaro Fujinami started Saturday's preseason game at Koshien Stadium.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/08/baseball/japanese-baseball/blanco-out-to-prove-stellar-2013-was-no-fluke/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-04T17:33:38+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/p27-jason-a-20140309-e1394284251447.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p27-jason-a-20140309.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Setting the standard: Yokohama slugger Tony Blanco had an exceptional 2013, smashing a host of career highs along the way.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/07/baseball/japanese-baseball/naruse-holds-tigers-scoreless-for-four-innings/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-04T17:33:43+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/w3-jball-a-20140308-e1394201966141.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140308.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Early setback: The Tigers' Ryota Arai (right) and his Hanshin teammates dropped a 6-2 home decision against the Chiba Lotte Marines on Friday in a preseason game.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/06/baseball/japanese-baseball/eagles-pitcher-kamata-to-miss-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-04T17:33:46+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/03/baseball/japanese-baseball/swallows-balentien-keeps-focus-on-steady-improvement/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-04T17:34:11+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/p14-jason-a-20140304.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-jason-a-20140304.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[First things first: Wladimir Balentien stretches to make a play at first base during an exhibition game against the Giants on Saturday at Tokyo Dome.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/13/baseball/japanese-baseball/two-time-cl-mvp-ramirez-to-sign-with-independent-league-team/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-04T17:37:12+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/07/baseball/japanese-baseball/buffaloes-pena-damages-bullpen-roof-with-150-meter-blast-during-batting-practice/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-04T17:37:29+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/01/baseball/japanese-baseball/maru-kajitani-on-verge-of-npb-stardom/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-04T17:37:38+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/p25-wayne-a-20140202.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p25-wayne-a-20140202.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Moving up the charts: Yoshihiro Maru is one of the up and coming players to keep an eye on during the 2014 season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/01/baseball/japanese-baseball/npb-squads-start-spring-training/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-04T17:37:45+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/w3-jball-a-20140202-e1391260626180.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140202.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Man in demand: Former Yomiuri Giants and MLB star Hideki Matsui, back with Yomiuri as an invited coach during spring training, prepares to sign autographs for fans on Saturday in Miyazaki Prefecture. Spring training opened on Saturday for NPB's 12 teams.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/28/baseball/japanese-baseball/swallows-slugger-balentien-returns-to-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-04T17:38:15+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/25/baseball/japanese-baseball/tanakas-exit-puts-focus-on-maeda/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-04T17:38:39+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/p27-jason-a-20140126.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p27-jason-a-20140126.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[On the hook: Carp ace Kenta Maeda is on the MLB radar.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/25/baseball/japanese-baseball/balentien-allowed-to-travel-to-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-04T17:38:51+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/p27-jball-a-20140126.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p27-jball-a-20140126.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Cleared to return: Swallows slugger Wladimir Balentien will be permitted to travel to Japan in order to participate in spring camp.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/16/baseball/japanese-baseball/swallows-balentien-released-on-bail/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-04T17:41:06+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/11/baseball/japanese-baseball/dual-role-wont-be-easy-for-tanishige/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-04T17:41:24+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/p27-jason-a-20140112.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p27-jason-a-20140112.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[I've got it handled: Motonobu Tanishige is preparing to enter the season as both the catcher and manager of the Chunichi Dragons.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/11/baseball/mlb/tanaka-back-in-japan-after-visit-with-major-league-clubs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-04T17:41:34+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/w3-jball-a-20140112-e1389448670981.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140112.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Calling card: Pitcher Masahiro Tanaka arrives at Narita airport on Saturday after a trip to the United States to meet major league teams.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/08/baseball/japanese-baseball/infielder-nioka-ready-to-hang-up-spikes-source/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-04T17:41:55+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/06/baseball/japanese-baseball/new-npb-commissioner-kumazaki-takes-reins/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-04T17:51:55+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/05/baseball/japanese-baseball/evergreen-yamamoto-aiming-to-become-oldest-winning-pitcher/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-04T17:52:02+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/w3-jball-a-20140106-e1388927556812.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140106.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Masahiro Yamamoto]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/04/baseball/japanese-baseball/swallows-ogawa-begins-preparations-for-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-04T17:52:16+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/w3-jball-a-20140105-e1388843292559.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140105.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yasuhiro "Ryan" Ogawa]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/26/baseball/japanese-baseball/tanaka-says-he-must-make-an-impact-in-the-major-leagues-2/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-04T17:52:34+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/04/baseball/mlb/nakajima-optioned-to-sacramento/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-04T19:02:21+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/04/soccer/mourinhos-criticism-hurting-chelseas-fragile-strikers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-04T19:03:56+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/04/basketball/foreign-coaches-making-impact-in-revamped-nbl-4/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-04T19:24:30+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p14-kaz-a-20140405.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-kaz-a-20140405.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hired help: Croatian Zeljko Pavlicevic of the Wakayama Trians is one of nine foreign coaches in the NBL.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/04/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/ski-jumper-kasai-hopes-to-compete-until-hes-50/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-04T21:29:32+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/w3-kasai-a-20140405-e1396614385461.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kasai-a-20140405.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Noriaki Kasai]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/04/more-sports/stepanek-outlasts-ito-in-gritty-davis-cup-quarterfinal-opener/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-04T22:53:00+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p14-jack-b-20140405.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-jack-b-20140405.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Solid debut: Japan's Taro Daniels competes against Lukas Rosol of the Czech Republic in Friday's Davis Cup World Group quarterfinals. Rosol topped Daniel 6-4, 6-4, 3-6, 4-6, 6-2.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/04/baseball/japanese-baseball/buffaloes-kaneko-fans-14-batters-in-two-hit-shutout/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-04T23:07:31+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/w3-jball-a-20140405-e1396620377463.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140405.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Banner performance: Orix right-hander Chihiro Kaneko tosses a two-hit shutout on Friday against Seibu. The Buffaloes beat the Lions 3-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/05/soccer/j-league/urawa-allows-fans-to-bring-banners/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-05T23:06:33+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/05/baseball/japanese-baseball/dickson-pitches-buffaloes-to-fifth-straight-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-05T23:18:16+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/w3-jball-a-20140406-e1396706968562.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140406.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hot stuff: Orix starting pitcher Brandon Dickson delivers against the Lions on Saturday. The Buffaloes won 4-1.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/05/more-sports/gymnastics/uchimura-wins-tokyo-world-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-05T23:18:30+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/w3-gymnastics-a-20140406-e1396706982468.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-gymnastics-a-20140406.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[On the team: Kohei Uchimura poses after competing at the Tokyo World Cup on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/05/baseball/mlb/darvish-eager-to-make-first-start/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-05T23:18:56+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/05/soccer/world-cup/japan-under-17s-take-womens-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-05T23:20:14+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/05/more-sports/judo/kamikawa-regains-national-judo-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-05T23:20:20+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/w3-judo-a-20140406-e1396707285745.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-judo-a-20140406.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Back on top: Daiki Kamikawa (right) throws Ryu Shichinohe at the national invitational weight-class judo championships in Fukuoka on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/05/baseball/japanese-baseball/umeno-has-chance-to-make-presence-felt/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-05T23:23:20+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p25-wayne-a-20140406.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p25-wayne-a-20140406.jpg]]></image:title>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/05/more-sports/czech-republic-crushes-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-05T23:50:22+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p28-jack-a-20140406.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p28-jack-a-20140406.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Just like we thought: The Czech Republic team celebrates after defeating Japan in a Davis Cup doubles match on Saturday at Ariake Colosseum.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/06/soccer/honda-speaks-about-seedorf-issues/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-06T20:12:11+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/06/more-sports/golf/ahn-rallies-for-13th-career-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-06T20:29:02+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/06/baseball/japanese-baseball/buffaloes-extend-winning-streak-to-six-games/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-06T22:51:24+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/w3-jball-a-20140407-e1396792114259.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140407.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Key clout: The Buffaloes' Yoshio Itoi slugs a solo home run in the fourth inning against the Lions on Sunday. Orix beat Seibu 3-2.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/06/more-sports/judo/determined-ono-triumphs-over-nakaya-at-nationals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-06T22:52:51+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/w3-judo-a-20140407-e1396792095581.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-judo-a-20140407.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Poised and focused: Judoka Shohei Ono (right) takes Riki Nakaya in the men's 73-kg final on Sunday in Fukuoka at National Invitational Weight Class Championships.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/06/more-sports/boxing-2/light-flyweight-inoue-captures-world-title-in-sixth-pro-bout/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-06T23:20:39+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/w3-kaz-a-20140407-e1396793834665.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kaz-a-20140407.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[On target: Naoya Inoue lands a punch to Mexican light flyweight Adrian Hernandez's chest during their WBC title fight on Sunday at Ota City General Gymnasium. Inoue claimed the title with a sixth-round TKO.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/06/basketball/iwate-edges-akita-again-extends-win-streak-to-six/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-06T23:21:08+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/06/soccer/j-league/kashiwa-outclasses-cerezos-stars/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-06T23:38:25+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p13-andrew-a-20140407.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-andrew-a-20140407.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Substance over style: Reysol's Junya Tanaka (18) celebrates his goal with teammate Kaoru Takayama on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/06/more-sports/czech-republic-completes-davis-cup-sweep-against-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-06T23:38:44+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/w3-jack-a-20140407.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jack-a-20140407.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Playing the angles: Lukas Rosol of the Czech Republic reaches for a return against Japan's Yasutaka Uchiyama during their men's singles match at the Davis Cup World Group quarterfinals on Sunday at Ariake Colosseum. Rosol defeated Uchiyama 6-3, 3-6, 6-4.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/08/05/baseball/balentien-ogawa-keep-swallows-in-spotlight/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-07T09:46:22+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/sp20130806jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20130806jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yasuhiro Ogawa]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/04/23/baseball/early-trouble-will-test-golden-eagles-mettle/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-07T09:48:32+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/sp20130423jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20130423jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Clipped wings: Times have been tough for the Eagles over the past week.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/04/16/baseball/taking-cues-from-soccer-could-help-baseball-reach-goal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-07T09:49:11+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/sp20130416jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20130416jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Go for gold: Baseball may be better served by having stars like Yu Darvish compete in the WBC.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/04/02/baseball/bar-set-high-for-rookie-stars-sugano-otani/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-07T09:51:19+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/sp20130402jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20130402jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Talk is cheap: Yomiuri's Tomoyuki Sugano (above) and Nippon Ham's Shohei Otani will be two of the most followed players in Japan during the 2013 campaign.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/03/20/baseball/offensive-woes-too-much-for-samurai-japan-to-overcome/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-07T09:52:28+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20130320jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20130320jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Star performer: Despite Hirokazu Ibata's 10-for-18 showing at the plate in the World Baseball Classic, Japan had problems coming up with timely hits in the tournament.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/03/15/baseball/second-round-resurgence-makes-samurai-japan-a-legitimate-title-contender/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-07T09:55:22+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20130315jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20130315jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Key performer: Hirokazu Ibata's speed and clutch batting have helped lead Japan to the World Baseball Classic final round.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/02/26/baseball/japanese-baseball/japan-will-be-forced-to-dig-deep-to-defend-wbc-crown/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-07T09:56:45+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/sp20130226jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20130226jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Samurai showdown: Ryoji Aikawa and Japan have a tough road ahead of them at the 2013 World Baseball Classic.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/01/15/baseball/japanese-baseball/hall-of-fame-long-overdue-for-another-foreign-member/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-07T09:57:26+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/sp20130115jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20130115jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Remember me: Alex Ramirez will have a strong case to be inducted into the Hall of Fame after his career ends.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/12/30/baseball/matsui-should-be-remembered-as-one-of-japans-best/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-07T09:58:48+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/sp20121230jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20121230jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Godzilla: Hideki Matsui became a success in the major leagues after years of starring for the Yomiuri Giants.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/06/26/baseball/swallows-not-dwelling-on-disastrous-interleague-campaign/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-07T10:03:04+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/sp20120626jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20120626jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fly, fly away: Swallows slugger Wladimir Balentien hopes to make a difference with his bat as the team tries to stay in the hunt for the Central League pennant.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/02/07/baseball/giants-may-live-to-regret-letting-prolific-slugger-ramirez-leave/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-07T10:04:42+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/sp20120207jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20120207jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Star is born: A big season by Alex Ramirez in his first season with the BayStars might leave Giants fans scratching their heads.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/01/31/baseball/iwakuma-may-thrive-in-shadows-with-spotlight-on-darvish/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-07T10:05:33+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/sp20120131jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20120131jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[New beginnings: Hisashi Iwakuma shouldn't face any added pressure in his first season with the Seattle Mariners.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/09/13/baseball/ma-kun-has-left-saito-behind-in-rise-to-top/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-07T10:07:15+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/09/06/baseball/fighters-would-be-wise-to-hang-on-to-manager-nashida/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-07T10:08:30+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20110906jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20110906jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Uncertain future: Fighters manager Masataka Nashida and ace Yu Darvish could be parting ways after this season.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/08/30/baseball/itoi-fast-becoming-one-of-japans-best-players/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-07T10:08:45+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/08/23/baseball/sweat-and-effort-pay-off-as-gonzalez-claws-way-back-from-disastrous-2010/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-07T10:08:55+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20110823jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20110823jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tricky Dicky: Dicky Gonzalez is working his way back to form after a poor 2010 season with the Yomiuri Giants.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/08/02/baseball/hara-needs-to-show-patience-as-giants-try-to-bounce-back/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-07T10:10:12+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/08/09/baseball/challenging-road-of-death-easier-on-current-tigers-than-past-squads/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-07T10:10:27+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20110809jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20110809jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Pack your bags: Atsushi Nomi and the Hanshin Tigers won't return to Koshien Stadium until Aug. 26.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/07/26/baseball/japans-new-wave-challenged-npbs-best-in-all-star-series/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-07T10:10:37+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20110726jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20110726jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Crash course: Yuki Saito's past experiences could help if he's called upon during the postseason.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/07/19/baseball/former-carp-marines-pitcher-minchey-happy-to-be-involved-in-game/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-07T10:11:44+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20110719jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20110719jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Good to be back: Former NPB pitcher Nate Minchey (right)stands beside Yomiuri Giants infielder Josh Fields during a recent trip to Tokyo Dome.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/07/12/baseball/carp-pitchers-bullington-sarfate-making-most-of-first-year-in-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-07T10:12:00+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20110712jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20110712jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Make yourself at home: The Carp's Bryan Bullington will pitch for the Central League in the All-Star Series later this month.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/04/05/baseball/swallows-could-have-what-it-takes-to-challenge-cls-big-three-in-11/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-07T10:15:01+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/04/12/baseball/japanese-baseball-finally-ready-to-get-season-under-way/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-07T10:15:11+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20110412jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20110412jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Back to work: Rakuten's Motohiro Shima, right, Nippon Ham's Kazuya Murata and the rest of the NPB are slated to begin the season on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/03/29/baseball/arai-plays-vital-role-in-helping-baseball-do-right-thing/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-07T10:20:42+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20110329jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20110329jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Doing the right thing: Baseball stars such as Kenta Maeda of the Hiroshima Carp collected donations to aid relief efforts and urged the CL to delay its season openers.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
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