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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/03/15/baseball/many-in-sporting-world-reach-out-to-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-07T10:20:54+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Come together: Milwaukee Brewers reliever and Sendai native Takashi Saito walks off the field as a fan holds up a sign of support for the Tohoku region on Sunday in Maryvale, Ariz. Saito's wife and three daughters are safe.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/03/01/baseball/terahara-could-make-big-difference-for-orix/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-07T10:21:08+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[New beginning: Orix hopes for a resurgent year out of Hayato Terahara.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/03/08/baseball/foreign-hurlers-face-pivotal-season-after-recovering-from-injuries/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-07T10:21:16+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Back in the fold: Giants pitcher Seth Greisinger is looking to have a resurgent season for the Giants this year.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/03/22/baseball/central-leagues-reputation-takes-hit-in-scheduling-row/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-07T10:21:19+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/02/22/baseball/pitchers-in-command-on-mound-could-make-big-strides-this-year/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-07T10:21:22+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[In control: Jason Standridge was 11-5 with a 3.49 ERA for the Tigers last season.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/02/08/baseball/carp-face-long-uphill-battle-in-quest-to-recapture-golden-era-success/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-07T10:24:01+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Building for tomorrow: Carp fans hope pitchers Yuya Fukui, front, Yuki Saito, center, and Kenta Maeda can help get things turned around in Hiroshima.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/02/01/baseball/orixs-lee-park-hope-to-revitalize-careers-with-fresh-start/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-07T10:24:11+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20110201jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[New beginnings: Park Chan Ho, left, and Lee Seung Yeop are hoping to rebound this year with the Orix Buffaloes.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/01/25/baseball/giants-pool-of-foreign-players-will-have-to-earn-their-spot-on-roster/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-07T10:24:29+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Looking for a spot: Giants pitcher Dicky Gonzalez is returning after a dismal 2010 campaign.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/12/28/baseball/kameda-clan-on-top-of-japanese-boxing-after-big-night/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-07T10:24:49+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Love-hate relationship: The polarizing Kameda family, Daiki, Koki and Tomoki, are one of Japanese boxing's main draws.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/09/21/baseball/pl-pitchers-kaneko-darvish-making-case-to-win-sawamura-award/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-07T10:28:18+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Award-winning form?: Orix's Chihiro Kaneko is 17-7 and could cap a career year with his first Sawamura Award.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/09/25/baseball/ichiros-achievement-testament-to-his-drive/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-07T10:28:29+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[A decade of excellence: Seattle's Ichiro Suzuki (top row, 2001-05, left to right; bottom row, 2006-10, left to right) is seen collecting his 200th hit in each of his 10 Major League Baseball seasons, including a fifth-inning single on Thursday in Toronto.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/09/28/baseball/scheduling-quirks-taking-some-excitement-away-from-pennant-races/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-07T10:28:42+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Waiting game: The first-place Chunichi Dragons will have to stand idle as their competitors possibly pass them by.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/09/07/baseball/pair-of-veteran-hurlers-still-have-something-left-to-give/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-07T10:30:02+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Still going: Fumiya Nishiguchi sent Seibu back into first place with a win on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/31/baseball/patience-pays-off-for-giants-infielder-gonzalez/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-07T10:30:14+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20100831jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20100831jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Those who wait: Edgar Gonzalez has become a reliable weapon at the plate for the Yomiuri Giants.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/09/15/baseball/best-move-for-eagles-to-collect-on-iwakuma-while-they-can/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-07T10:30:25+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20100915jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20100915jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Outbound: Tohoku Rakuten ace Hisashi Iwakuma is ready to leave Japan to compete in the major leagues. The Eagles say they have no plans to post him.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/24/baseball/carp-outfielders-turning-heads/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-07T10:32:12+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20100824jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20100824jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[What a catch: Hiroshima Carp outfielder Soichiro Amaya's wall-climbing catch is going to be replayed on highlight reels for years to come.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/17/baseball/central-league-teams-jockey-for-position-in-critical-week/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-07T10:32:52+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20100817jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20100817jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[All smiles: Tomoaki Kanemoto (left), Kenji Johjima and the Hanshin Tigers will begin a critical week in the Central League atop the standings.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/06/08/baseball/maeda-giving-carp-fans-reason-to-cheer/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-07T10:34:58+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20100608jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20100608jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Catch of the day: Carp pitcher Kenta Maeda is among Japan's top pitchers this season.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/04/10/basketball/nba/kings-election-richly-deserved-but-long-overdue-2/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-07T10:36:07+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/sp20130410jga.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20130410jga.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sky King: Bernard King, seen here playing for the New York Knicks in 1987, waited 20 years to get into the Hall of Fame. The delay brings to light the lack of transparency in the election process.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/10/baseball/cuba-u-s-finale-showcases-baseballs-olympic-worth/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-07T10:39:00+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20100810jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20100810jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Rising stock: Pitcher Tatsuya Oishi was named to the All-Tournament team of the 5th World University Baseball Championship.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/03/baseball/media-attention-nothing-new-for-celebrated-hurler-saito/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-07T10:44:46+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20100803jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20100803jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Regal air: Japan's Yuki Saito has had to deal with the pressure of being in the spotlight in the past four years.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/06/29/baseball/streaking-fighters-firing-on-all-cylinders-in-pacific-league/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-07T10:45:53+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20100629jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20100629jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[On fire: Third baseman Eiichi Koyano has driven in 18 runs over the past nine games for Hokkaido Nippon Ham. The Fighters are 8-1 over that span.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/06/22/baseball/jpbpa-needs-to-follow-through-on-free-agency-proposals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-07T10:47:23+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20100622jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20100622jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Free as a bird: Fukuoka Softbank Hawks star Munenori Kawasaki will be eligible for international free agency after season.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/06/01/baseball/fighters-hitters-not-getting-job-done-for-team-or-darvish/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-07T10:47:46+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20100601jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20100601jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Little help please: Fighters ace Yu Darvish has pitched well over the past four weeks but poor run support has left him with no wins to show for it.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/25/baseball/time-ripe-for-slumping-swallows-takada-to-part-ways/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-07T10:48:06+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20100525jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20100525jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[On the way out?: The early part of the season hasn't been kind to Swallows manager Shigeru Takada, whose team has lost 14 of its last 15 games.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/04/baseball/recent-run-of-success-gives-baystars-glimmer-of-hope/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-07T10:51:07+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20100504jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20100504jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Moving on up: Slugger Shuichi Murata has done his fair share for the BayStars over the past eight games.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/27/baseball/game-takes-backseat-as-giants-carp-pay-their-respects-to-kimura/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-07T10:51:21+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20100427jca.jpg</image:loc>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[All for you: Yoshitomo Tani and the Yomiuri Giants paid tribute to former teammate Takuya Kimura on Saturday at Tokyo Dome.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/20/baseball/streaks-end-could-signal-new-beginning-for-kanemoto/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-07T10:51:42+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20100420jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20100420jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Not done yet: Tomoaki Kanemoto, seen being honored for playing every inning in 701 straight games, should continue to play a major role for the Hanshin Tigers.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/03/30/baseball/time-ripe-for-fighters-eagles-to-make-moves-in-bullpen/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-07T10:53:11+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20100330jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20100330jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Can't shut the door: Fighters closer Hisashi Takeda looks away as Lotte's Shoitsu Omatsu, left, and Tsuyoshi Nishioka celebrate during the ninth inning of their game on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/06/baseball/steady-play-needed-from-mercurial-sato/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-07T10:53:28+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20100406jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20100406jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Up and down: A little consistency could work wonders for Swallows pitcher Yoshinori Sato.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/13/baseball/improved-pitching-helps-power-marines-surprising-start/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-07T10:53:50+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20100413jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20100413jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Opposite ends of the spectrum: Chiba Lotte ace Yoshihisa Naruse, right, and closer Hiroyuki Kobayashi have played large roles in the Marines' surprising start to the season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/03/16/baseball/darvishs-ascent-could-put-strain-on-fighters-wallets/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-07T10:54:40+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20100316jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20100316jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Money in the bank: Hokkaido Nippon Ham's Yu Darvish has established himself as quite possibly the top pitcher in Japan.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/03/23/baseball/central-leagues-bottom-three-out-to-shake-up-status-quo/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-07T10:54:57+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20100323jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20100323jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ready to roar: The Tigers hope adding Kenji Johjima helps them shift the balance of power in the Central League this season.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/03/23/baseball/wbc-needs-variety-to-provide-more-spice/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-07T10:57:46+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/06/08/baseball/hawks-face-challenge-without-wada-otanari/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-07T10:58:08+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20090608jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20090608jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Valuable starter: Hawks southpaw Tsuyoshi Wada was taken off the active roster due to inflammation in his left elbow, while fellow pitcher Kenji Otanari is also injured. In their absence, Fukuoka Softbank skipper Koji Akiyama will rely on Toshiya Sugiuchi and Dennis Houlton to shoulder the load in the rotation.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/05/23/baseball/baystars-need-to-end-managerial-carousel/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-07T10:58:24+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20090523jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20090523jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fall guy: Yokohama BayStars manager Akihiko Oya has taken a `rest' from his duties as bench boss after the team's slow start to the 2009 season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/04/12/baseball/stars-should-bring-pedro-to-yokohama/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-07T10:58:35+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20090412jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20090412jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Pitching legend: With Pedro Martinez still looking for a team, the lowly Yokohama BayStars should at least give the three-time Cy Young Award winner a call.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/03/29/baseball/the-japanese-way-carried-the-day-in-world-baseball-classic/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-07T10:58:51+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/03/15/general/group-linked-to-valentine-explored-buying-baystars/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-07T10:59:05+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20090315jga.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20090315jga.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Interesting proposition: A consortium of investors interested in buying the Yokohama BayStars approached Bobby Valentine last year about taking control of the team.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/02/24/baseball/darvish-young-pitchers-set-to-play-vital-role-in-wbc-title-defense/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-07T11:00:20+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20090224jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20090224jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Young gun: Hokkaido Nippon Ham ace Yu Darvish is one of five pitchers who are 25 years old or younger on Japan's 28-man World Baseball Classic roster, which was finalized on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/02/18/baseball/a-rods-admission-could-hurt-game-on-world-stage/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-07T11:00:37+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20090218jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20090218jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Negative impact: Alex Rodriguez's admission of using steroids could not have come at a worse time for baseball.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/05/23/baseball/departure-of-collins-latest-sign-buffaloes-are-in-disarray/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-07T11:01:42+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/04/04/baseball/npb-moving-to-dissuade-major-moves/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-07T11:02:38+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20080404jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20080404jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Chunichi's Kenshin Kawakami met the requirements to become a free agent on March 30. Kawakami, who is in his 11th season, has a 103-68 career record.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/02/21/baseball/power-hitting-phenom-nakata-thrust-into-spotlight/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-07T11:10:12+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20080221jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20080221jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fighters slugger Sho Nakata, 18, has quickly become a fan favorite thanks to his tape-measure home-run blasts in the exhibition season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/06/basketball/akita-coach-nakamura-wont-return-to-team-for-2014-15-season-reports/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-07T14:56:45+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/07/soccer/world-cup/world-cup-hopeful-kawamata-eager-to-impress-zaccheroni/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-07T23:28:33+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/w3-jsoccer-a-20140408-e1396880644726.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20140408.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Striking chance: Kengo Kawamata controls the ball during the national team's training camp in Narashino, Chiba Pref., on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/07/baseball/japanese-baseball/npb-season-too-young-to-accurately-identify-trends/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-07T23:28:53+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p14-jason-a-20140408.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-jason-a-20140408.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[On the stampede: Buffaloes slugger Wily Mo Pena is firing on all cylinders early this season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/07/more-sports/boxing-2/inoue-captures-world-title-in-sixth-pro-bout/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-07T23:29:00+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p13-kaz-a-20140408.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-kaz-a-20140408.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Top of the world: Naoya Inoue raises his arms in triumph after winning the WBC light flyweight world title.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/07/basketball/crane-thunders-sink-b-corsairs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-07T23:29:16+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/07/more-sports/czech-republic-finishes-sweep-against-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-07T23:29:37+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p13-jack-a-20140408.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-jack-a-20140408.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[That was easy: Jiri Vesely of the Czech Republic reacts after winning a point against Japan's Taro Daniel on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/07/more-sports/golf/ishikawa-fails-to-make-masters-field/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-07T23:38:41+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/08/basketball/japan-hoops-set-to-hire-hasegawa/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-08T20:59:12+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/08/baseball/japanese-baseball/giants-left-hander-seddon-set-to-make-npb-debut/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-08T22:12:53+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/08/baseball/japanese-baseball/carp-teammates-dobayashi-nomura-provide-big-contributions-against-giants/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-08T23:14:29+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/w3-jason-a-20140409-e1396966080816.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jason-a-20140409.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Effective outing: Carp starter Yusuke Nomura holds the Giants to one run in six innings on Tuesday at Tokyo Dome. Hiroshima defeated Yomiuri 4-1.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/09/basketball/kanto-teams-not-providing-much-relief-for-fans/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-09T22:59:40+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p13-ed-a-20140410.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-ed-a-20140410.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tough times: Led by second-year coach Motofumi Aoki, seen in this file photo from December 2012, the Tokyo Cinq Reves have lost 33 of 46 games this season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/09/soccer/j-league/arnold-out-at-vegalta-after-six-j-league-games/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-09T23:03:07+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/w3-jsoccer-a-20140410.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20140410.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Graham Arnold yoshiaki miura]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/09/soccer/j-league/reinvigorated-antlers-looking-to-rule-j-league-again/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-09T23:07:32+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p14-notebook-a-20140410.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-notebook-a-20140410.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Next generation: Midfielder Gaku Shibasaki has helped Kashima Antlers top the J. League table after six games.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/09/baseball/japanese-baseball/seddon-ks-15-flirts-with-shutout-in-debut-start/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-09T23:10:27+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/w3-jball-a-20140410-e1397052548878.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140410.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Having a ball: Giants pitcher Chris Seddon poses for photos after winning his first start in Japan on Wednesday night at Tokyo Dome.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/10/baseball/japanese-baseball/seguignol-says-being-flexible-key-to-success-in-npb/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-10T22:03:26+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p10-jason-a-20140411.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p10-jason-a-20140411.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Back in the day: Fernando Seguignol, who is now a scout for the Yomiuri Giants, played parts of eight seasons in Japan and hit 172 home runs here.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/10/more-sports/swimming/hagino-wins-showdown-with-seto-takes-400-im-title-at-nationals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-10T22:57:41+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/w3-swim-a-20140411-e1397138116899.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-swim-a-20140411.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Speed to burn: Kosuke Hagino glides ahead during the butterfly portion of the men's 400-meter individual medley final on Thursday at the 90th Japan Swimming National Championships. Hagino won the race in 4 minutes, 7.88 seconds.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/10/basketball/kyoto-big-man-holm-recognized-for-rebounding-prowess/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-10T22:58:08+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/10/basketball/healthy-tabuse-enjoying-stellar-all-around-season-for-link-tochigi-brex/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-10T23:10:23+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/w3-kaz-a-20140411.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kaz-a-20140411.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Getting the job done: Link Tochigi Brex guard Yuta Tabuse (left) is averaging 15.1 points and 5.8 assists per game. He has played in all 48 games this season after coping with an assortment of injuries in past campaigns.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/10/baseball/japanese-baseball/mizuno-baseballs-appeared-livelier-than-approved-limit-last-month-npb/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-10T23:15:47+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/10/baseball/japanese-baseball/sugano-remains-unbeaten-in-2014-as-giants-prevail-against-carp/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-10T23:19:16+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/w3-jball-a-20140411-e1397139372624.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140411.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[So far, so good: Giants hurler Tomoyuki Sugano limits the Carp to two runs over 7 2/3 innings on Thursday at Tokyo Dome. Yomiuri beat Hiroshima 4-2, with Sugano improving to 3-0 this season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/10/soccer/world-cup/zaccheroni-set-for-final-european-scouting-trip/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-10T23:25:54+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/08/basketball/smaller-conferences-prove-they-can-play-with-big-boys/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-11T00:38:11+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/08/baseball/japanese-baseball/whiting-book-gets-digital-release/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-11T11:02:01+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/09/more-sports/swimming/olympic-swim-champ-rice-retires/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-11T14:21:16+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/08/soccer/honda-scores-first-serie-a-goal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-11T14:21:32+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/03/more-sports/boxing-2/former-champion-nashiro-retires/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-11T14:31:30+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/01/soccer/frontale-defeat-wanderers-on-oshimas-88th-minute-goal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-11T14:33:13+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/w3-jsoccer-a-20140402-e1396362343351.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20140402.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[What was needed: Kawasaki Frontale's Ryota Oshima scores a go-ahead goal in the second half against Western Sydney Wanderers in an Asian Champions League Group H match on Tuesday. Frontale won 2-1.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/11/soccer/liverpool-man-city-most-likely-to-emerge-with-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-11T18:32:51+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/11/baseball/japanese-baseball/swallows-tateyama-done-for-season-after-elbow-surgery/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-11T20:05:30+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/11/soccer/j-league/kawasaki-chokes-on-kashiwas-defense/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-11T23:08:07+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/w3-jsoccer-a-20140412-e1397224993199.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20140412.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Pushing ahead: Kawasaki Frontale's Masaki Yamamoto (left) and Kengo Nakamura keep their eyes on the ball during Friday's match against Kashiwa Reysol at Todoroki Stadium. The teams settled for a 1-1 draw.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/11/baseball/japanese-baseball/imae-powers-marines-past-eagles/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-11T23:39:21+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/w3-jason-a-20140412-e1397227068166.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jason-a-20140412.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Big blast: The Marines' Toshiaki Imae belts a long home run in the second inning against the Eagles on Friday at QVC Marine Field.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/11/baseball/japanese-baseball/ongoing-ball-issues-disturbing-for-npb-mizuno/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-11T23:44:51+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/w3-hit-a-20140412-e1397214284300.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-hit-a-20140412.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Still an issue: The Buffaloes' Yoshio Itoi, seen hitting a sixth-inning home run on Thursday, and other NPB players are playing the game with a lively ball that has exceeded maximum limits set by the NPB. Testing was done on March 29.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/11/basketball/takamatsu-edges-osaka-in-series-opener/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-12T00:53:45+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/12/baseball/mlb/uehara-complains-of-stiff-shoulder/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-12T23:12:17+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/12/more-sports/swimming/hagino-smashes-two-records-at-nationals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-12T23:24:55+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/w3-kaz-swim-a-20140413-e1397312165709.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kaz-swim-a-20140413.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Raise the bar: Kosuke Hagino competes in the 200-meter individual medley at the national championships in Tokyo on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/12/baseball/japanese-baseball/tigers-maul-giants-for-second-straight-day/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-12T23:30:49+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/w3-jball-a-20140413-e1397312980604.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140413.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Job done: Hanshin manager Yutaka Wada (left) congratulates starting pitcher Atsushi Nomi during the Tigers' 9-0 win over the Giants on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/12/basketball/golden-kings-take-down-phoenix/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-12T23:32:10+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/12/soccer/j-league/kawamata-on-target-as-albirex-sink-antlers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-12T23:33:49+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p26-jsoccer-a-20140413.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p26-jsoccer-a-20140413.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Deer hunter: Albirex Niigata's Kengo Kawamata celebrates after scoring in his team's 2-1 win over Kashima Antlers on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/12/more-sports/football/japan-routs-germany/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-13T00:18:56+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p25-hiroshi-a-20140413-e1397312148486.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p25-hiroshi-a-20140413.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[One step ahead: Receiver Ryoma Hagiyama runs with the ball during Japan's 38-0 win over Germany in Kawasaki on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/13/more-sports/golf/lee-ends-eight-year-winless-drought-on-japan-lpga-tour/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-13T20:38:12+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/w3-jgolf-a-20140414-e1397385665290.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jgolf-a-20140414.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Weekend joy: Esther Lee holds the Studio Alice Ladies Open winner's trophy on Sunday in Miki, Hyogo Prefecture.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/13/baseball/mlb/despite-shaky-outing-kuroda-improves-to-2-1/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-13T22:14:05+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/w3-yankees-a-20140414-e1397385593742.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-yankees-a-20140414.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Not his best stuff: Yankees right-hander Hiroki Kuroda, who allowed six hits and four earned runs over 6 1/3 innings, earned a victory over the Red Sox on Saturday. New York beat Boston 7-4.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/13/baseball/japanese-baseball/wolfe-lee-push-hawks-past-buffaloes-into-first-place-in-pacific-league/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-14T01:36:43+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/w3-jball-a-20140414-e1397387604744.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140414.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Steady performance: Hawks hurler Brian Wolfe holds the Buffaloes to four hits and one run over eight innings on Sunday at Yafuoku Dome. Fukuoka Softbank beat Orix 4-1.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/13/baseball/japanese-baseball/fighters-inaba-to-have-surgery-on-left-knee/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-14T01:42:16+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/13/more-sports/swimming/irie-captures-eighth-straight-200-meter-backstroke-title-at-nationals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-14T12:54:20+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/w3-kaz-a-20140414-e1397392752309.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kaz-a-20140414.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Rivals meet again: Ryosuke Irie holds his own in the men's 200-meter backstroke final against Kosuke Hagino on Sunday, winning the event for the eighth straight time at nationals.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/14/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-call-up-infielder-kawasaki/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-14T23:17:41+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/14/more-sports/swimming/haginos-grand-ambition-on-display-during-nationals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-14T23:31:19+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p14-kaz-a-20140415.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-kaz-a-20140415.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The champ: Kosuke Hagino stepped into the spotlight during the national championships.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/14/baseball/japanese-baseball/early-troubles-on-mound-could-prove-costly-for-swallows/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-14T23:31:30+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p14-jason-a-20140415.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-jason-a-20140415.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[A better tomorrow: The Swallows' future may hinge on how well Yasuhiro Ogawa (29) and the rest of the pitching staff perform over the next several weeks.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/14/more-sports/boxing-2/murata-to-face-nerio-in-fourth-pro-fight/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-14T23:31:44+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p13-murata-a-20140415.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-murata-a-20140415.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hometown hero: Ryota Murata works out at Teiken Gym on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/14/baseball/mlb/uehara-could-return-to-bosox-soon/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-14T23:32:36+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/15/basketball/nba/no-sign-of-showtime-in-future-for-listing-lakers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-15T20:18:58+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/15/basketball/rizing-fukuoka-president-suspected-of-embezzlement/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-15T20:24:38+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p14-ed-a-20140416.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-ed-a-20140416.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Distraction: Akitomo Takeno (8) and his Rizing Fukuoka teammates have won 14 of their past 20 games. The team's president was arrested Saturday for suspected embezzlement.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/15/baseball/mlb/red-sox-pitcher-uehara-undergoes-mri-on-shoulder-ready-to-rejoin-team/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-15T20:32:36+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/15/baseball/japanese-baseball/mizuno-issues-apology-over-npb-ball-fiasco/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-15T20:33:15+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/15/more-sports/nishikori-confident-he-is-closer-to-date-with-destiny/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-15T20:34:59+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p14-jack-b-20140416.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-jack-b-20140416.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Rising star: Kei Nishikori is currently the world's 17th-ranked men's tennis player.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/15/soccer/saito-ignites-marinos-with-two-rapid-fire-goals-in-second-half/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-15T23:06:28+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/w3-andrew-a-20140416-e1397570577882.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-andrew-a-20140416.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Impressive tally: Manabu Saito of Yokohama F. Marinos scored a pair of goals a minute apart in the second half against Jeonbuk Hundai Motors on Tuesday at Nissan Stadium in an Asian Champions League Group G match. Marinos won 2-1.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/15/baseball/japanese-baseball/fujinami-holds-carp-to-two-runs-helps-own-cause-with-homer/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-15T23:07:08+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/w3-jball-a-20140416-e1397570598983.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140416.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Team spirit: Tigers pitcher Shintaro Fujinami is congratulated by teammate Matt Murton after hitting a leadoff home run in the sixth inning against the Carp on Tuesday at Mazda Stadium. Hanshin beat Hiroshima 8-2.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/16/baseball/japanese-baseball/mizuno-apologizes-for-ball-furor/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-16T21:19:32+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/16/baseball/japanese-baseball/npb-to-shake-up-designated-hitters/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-16T21:19:35+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/16/figure-skating/turin-olympic-gold-medalist-arakawa-pregnant/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-16T23:30:52+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/16/more-sports/football/japan-makes-changes-for-game-against-philippines/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-16T23:31:55+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/16/soccer/j-league/urawa-narrowly-survives-scare-from-tokushima-in-nabisco-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-16T23:35:41+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/w3-nabisco-a-20140417-e1397658808777.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-nabisco-a-20140417.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[That was close: Urawa players salute their supporters after defeating Tokushima on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/16/soccer/world-cup/asian-cup-to-add-eight-teams-in-2019/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-16T23:36:03+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/16/baseball/japanese-baseball/fighters-rookie-uwasawa-holds-off-buffaloes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-16T23:40:02+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/w3-jball-a-20140417-e1397658873442.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140417.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Coming out of nowhere: Naoyuki Uwasawa pitches against the Buffaloes on Wednesday in Osaka.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/16/soccer/j-league/cerezo-falls-against-pohang-in-acl/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-16T23:40:30+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-cerezo-a-20140417.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[That one hurt: Yoichiro Kakitani reacts during Cerezo Osaka's 2-0 loss on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/16/basketball/kyotos-success-no-surprise-under-coach-hamaguchi/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-17T00:03:27+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p14-ed-b-20140417.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-ed-b-20140417.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Spread the wealth: Kyoto's Kyosuke Setoyama is one of seven Hannaryz players with 50 or more assists.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/17/baseball/japanese-baseball/carp-hurler-maeda-ready-for-return-after-coping-with-elbow-pain/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-17T22:43:41+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/17/basketball/ryukyus-burns-garners-league-accolade/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-17T22:57:48+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/17/baseball/japanese-baseball/bullington-silences-tigers-maru-scores-three-runs-in-rout/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-17T23:18:27+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/w3-jball-a-20140418-e1397744148589.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140418.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Every bit helps: Carp slugger Brad Eldred is greeted by pitcher Bryan Bullington after hitting a two-run homer in the third inning against the Tigers on Thursday at Mazda Stadium. Hiroshima defeated Hanshin 8-2.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/18/soccer/liverpool-chelsea-going-down-to-wire-in-title-race/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-18T19:09:16+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/18/general/hanoi-withdraws-as-2019-asian-games-host/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-18T23:14:22+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/18/baseball/japanese-baseball/hara-delivers-game-winning-single-in-10th-against-lions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-19T07:17:13+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/w3-jason-a-20140419-e1397832028692.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jason-a-20140419.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Triumphant finish: Buffaloes manager Hiroshi Moriwaki high-fives Takuya Hara after Orix's 2-1, 10th-inning win over the Seibu Lions on Friday at Seibu Dome. Hara had the game-winning hit.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/19/baseball/japanese-baseball/good-health-keys-penas-torrid-start/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-19T22:20:00+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p27-jason-a-20140420.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p27-jason-a-20140420.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Never felt better: Buffaloes slugger Wily Mo Pena leads the Pacific League in home runs and has been a major piece of Orix's fast start.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/19/baseball/japanese-baseball/uchikawa-slugs-two-hrs-to-propel-hawks-past-marines/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-19T22:34:08+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/w3-jball-a-20140420-e1397914368583.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140420.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Big bat: The Hawks' Seiichi Uchikawa hits a two-run home run in the fourth inning against the Marines on Saturday. Uchikawa had two homers in Fukuoka Softbank's 6-1 win over Chiba Lotte.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/19/baseball/carp-roster-built-to-contend-for-title-in-2014/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-19T23:31:52+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/w3-wayne-a-20140420-e1397912802297.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-wayne-a-20140420.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Turn back the clock: Infielder Ryosuke Kikuchi has been one of the driving forces behind the Carp's revival.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/19/basketball/iwate-cruises-past-gunma-keeps-victory-streak-alive/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-19T23:38:23+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/19/baseball/japanese-baseball/giants-land-cuban-slugger-cepeda/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-19T23:39:40+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p27-briefs-1-a-20140420.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p27-briefs-1-a-20140420.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Cuba outfielder Frederich Cepeda.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/19/basketball/nakama-set-to-retire/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-20T14:41:33+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p26-ed-b-20140420.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p26-ed-b-20140420.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Jumpei Nakama]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/20/baseball/japanese-baseball/ogawa-ruled-out-with-hand-injury/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-20T22:22:38+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/20/soccer/okazaki-hits-brace-in-mainz-defeat/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-20T22:23:09+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/20/more-sports/golf/miyazato-claims-second-career-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-20T22:23:34+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/20/more-sports/japan-dutch-level-in-fed-cup-tie/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-20T22:23:56+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/20/basketball/brave-warriors-avenge-loss-to-89ers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-20T22:39:38+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/20/soccer/j-league/sanfrecce-fail-to-reclaim-top-spot-after-albirex-stalemate/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-20T22:45:57+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/w3-jsoccer-a-20140421-e1398001242717.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20140421.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Stalemate: Albirex Niigata's Kengo Kawamata (right) competes for the ball with Sanfrecce Hiroshima's Tsukasa Shiotani during their 0-0 draw on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/20/baseball/japanese-baseball/otani-survives-scrapes-as-fighters-beat-eagles/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-20T22:46:21+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/w3-jball-a-20140421-e1398001271695.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140421.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fighting talk: Hokkaido Nippon Ham's Shohei Otani delivers a pitch during the Fighters' 4-2 win over the Golden Eagles on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/20/more-sports/golf/fifteen-year-old-katsu-claims-historic-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-20T22:46:46+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/w3-jgolf-a-20140421-e1398001359225.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jgolf-a-20140421.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Youth movement: Teenage amateur Minami Katsu holds the trophy after winning the Vantelin Ladies Open on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/21/baseball/japanese-baseball/fighters-acquire-left-hander-carter-2/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-21T22:49:44+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/21/baseball/japanese-baseball/swallows-ogawa-sidelined-with-broken-pitching-hand-2/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-21T22:49:45+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/21/more-sports/japan-falls-from-fed-cup-world-group/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-21T23:49:32+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/22/more-sports/skater-takahashi-to-skip-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-22T20:12:09+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/22/soccer/j-league/shimizu-forward-nagasawa-to-undergo-knee-surgery/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-22T23:34:19+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/22/basketball/roster-depth-unselfish-play-highlight-toyota-motors-epic-28-game-win-streak/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-23T00:00:32+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/w3-kaz-a-20140423.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kaz-a-20140423.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Much to celebrate: Toyota Motors Alvark head coach Donald Beck (center) and veteran guard/forward Yusuke Okada (second from right) have played a part in the NBL team's current 28-game winning streak.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/22/basketball/ban-joins-ibls-bellingham-slam/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-23T00:00:50+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/22/baseball/japanese-baseball/yanagita-leads-hawks-comeback-victory-fighters/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-23T00:43:31+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/w3-jball-a-20140423.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3 jball-a 20140423]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Steady outing: Hawks hurler Jason Standridge tossed seven innings of one-run ball against the Fighters on Tuesday at Tokyo Dome. Fukuoka Softbank beat Hokkaido Nippon Ham 2-1.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/22/soccer/kawasaki-frontale-advance-acl-knockout-phase/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-23T10:17:35+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/w3-jsoccer-a-20140423.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3 jsoccer-a 20140423]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[A step closer: Kawasaki Frontale, celebrating Yoshito Okubo's first-half goal, beat Ulsan Hyundai 3-1 on Tuesday in the Asian Champions League and advanced to the last 16.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/13/soccer/ac-milans-honda-sidelined-by-ankle-sprain/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-23T10:18:02+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/22/more-sports/football/ex-nfl-star-johnson-happy-for-new-shot-with-cfl/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-23T10:57:08+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/21/more-sports/track-field/kiryu-happy-forgo-giant-strides-steady-progress/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-23T19:00:00+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p14-kaz-a-20140422.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-kaz-a-20140422.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Walk before you can run: Yoshihide Kiryu (right) competes at a meet in Izumo, Shimane Prefecture, on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/23/soccer/j-league/strong-start-sees-new-look-vissel-avoid-past-mistakes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-23T23:35:21+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p14-notebook-a-20140424.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-notebook-a-20140424.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hired gun: Much-traveled striker Marquinhos (right) has helped Vissel Kobe move to the top the J. League table.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/23/more-sports/boxing-2/hasegawa-falls-martinez-ibf-super-bantamweight-title-bout/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-23T23:42:23+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/w3-boxing-a-20140424-e1398319336325.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-boxing-a-20140424.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Stick and move: A bloodied Hozumi Hasegawa looks on during the fourth round of his title fight against Kiko Martinez on Wednesday in Osaka.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/23/baseball/japanese-baseball/kawakami-avoids-pitfalls-win-tigers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-23T23:43:32+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/w3-jball-a-20140424-e1398262857105.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140424.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[No trouble at all: Dragons pitcher Kenshin Kawakami celebrates after escaping a jam during Chunichi's win over Hanshin on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/23/soccer/j-league/cerezo-sanfrecce-reach-knockout-phase-acl/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-23T23:44:13+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/w3-soccer-a-20140424-e1398262880847.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-soccer-a-20140424.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Moving right along: Hiroshima's Naoki Ishihara heads the ball during Sanfrecce's Asian Champions League win over Australia's Central Coast Mariners on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/23/basketball/bambitious-excited-future-debut-season-2/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-23T23:46:35+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/24/sumo/new-yokozuna-kakuryu-on-east-side/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-24T23:57:12+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/24/baseball/japanese-baseball/carp-rookies-fuel-rout-swallows/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-25T07:31:19+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/w3-jball-a-20140425.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3 jball-a 20140425]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Bursting on the scene: Carp rookies Daichi Osera (left) and Kosuke Tanaka pose for photos after Hiroshima's 9-2 win over Tokyo Yakult on Thursday night at Jingu Stadium.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/24/baseball/mlb/matsuzaka-helps-preserve-mets-win-used-close/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-25T07:37:58+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/w3-matsuzaka-a-20140425.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3 matsuzaka-a 20140425]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mr. Met: Daisuke Matsuzaka pitches during the seventh inning of the Mets' 3-2 win over the Cardinals on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/24/more-sports/nishikori-storms-barcelona-open-quarterfinals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-25T08:54:15+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/w3-nishikori-a-20140425.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3 nishikori-a 20140425]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Feeling just fine: Kei Nishikori hits a return against Andrey Golubev during their match at the Barcelona Open on Thursday. Nishikori won 6-0, 6-4.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/25/soccer/moyes-was-wrong-man-from-start-for-man-united/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-25T19:10:23+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/25/more-sports/swimming/phelps-finishes-second-behind-lochte-in-100m-butterfly/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-25T19:12:17+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p14-swim-a-20140426.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-swim-a-20140426.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Beginning again: Michael Phelps competes in the final of the 100-meter butterfly on Thursday at the Arena Grand Prix in Mesa, Arizona. Phelps finished second in the race.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/25/more-sports/golf/shigenaga-katayama-tied-for-tsuruya-open-lead/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-25T22:22:00+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/25/more-sports/boxing-2/jbc-nixes-kameda-gym-license-request/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-25T22:27:36+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/25/baseball/japanese-baseball/luna-powers-dragons-past-swallows-helps-asakura-end-winless-drought/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-25T23:05:31+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/w3-jason-a-20140426-e1398434067709.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jason-a-20140426.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Big boost: Dragons slugger Hector Luna drives in three runs in Chunichi's 4-3 victory over the Tokyo Yakult Swallows on Friday at Jingu Stadium.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/23/basketball/bambitious-excited-future-debut-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-26T00:36:00+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/25/basketball/toshiba-ends-toyoyta-motors-28-game-win-streak/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-26T19:54:33+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/w3-kaz-a-20140426.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kaz-a-20140426.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Team effort: Nick Fazekas (left) sets a pick as Toshiba's Toshiba's Naoto Tsuji prepares to take a shot during the Brave Thunders' 80-74 win over Toyota Motors Alvark on Friday night in the NBL.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/26/basketball/palmer-helping-nbl-players-push-progress/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-26T20:53:43+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p25-ed-a-20140427.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p25-ed-a-20140427.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Experience pays off: Ex-NBA player Walter Palmer, one of the German pro basketball league's union founders, is a vocal advocate for the NBL's fledgling players association.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/26/figure-skating/hanyu-gets-heros-welcome-parade/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-26T21:09:46+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/KYODO_2031_140426_0175_0215-e1398513810365.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[KYODO_2031_140426_0175_0215]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Golden child: Yuzuru Hanyu waves to fans during a parade in Sendai.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/26/more-sports/football/japan-rolls-2015-ifaf-berth-rout/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-26T21:14:59+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p27-hiroshi-a-20140427.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p27-hiroshi-a-20140427.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Perfect performance: Japan starting quarterback Shun Sugawara throws a pass while Philippines defenders Marc Anthony Patiag (59) and Juan Paolo Suarez (97) give pressure during the first quarter of the Asian qualifier for the 2015 IFAF World Championship. Sugawara completed 4 of 4 passes, including two touchdowns, in Japan's 86-0 triumph on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/26/baseball/japanese-baseball/balentien-swallows-trying-see-bright-side/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-26T21:23:16+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p26-jason-a-20140427.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p26-jason-a-20140427.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tough to swallow: Wladimir Balentien and the Swallows hope to get back to winning games very soon.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/26/soccer/j-league/reysol-win-last-gasp-strike/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-26T22:02:23+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p27-andrew-a-20140427.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p27-andrew-a-20140427.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Until the bitter end: Reysol's Junya Tanaka (left) scores during stoppage time to lift Kashiwa to a 3-2 win over Urawa on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/26/baseball/japanese-baseball/giants-anderson-knocks-four-runs-rout/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-26T22:13:08+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/w3-jball-a-20140427-e1398517808267.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140427.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Powerful effort: The Giants' Leslie Anderson had four RBIs, including a seventh-inning home run, in Yomiuri's 11-5 win over the Hiroshima Carp on Saturday at Mazda Stadium.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/26/basketball/hokkaido-keeps-playoff-hopes-alive/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-26T22:50:40+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/w3-kaz-a-20140427.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kaz-a-20140427.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tricks of the trade: Levanga Hokkaido veteran Takehiko Orimo looks for a chance to shoot against the Hitachi Sunrockers on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/26/more-sports/nishikori-defeats-gulbis-reach-barcelona-open-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-26T23:22:47+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/w3-tennis-a-20140427.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-tennis-a-20140427.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Staying focused: Kei Nishikori returns a ball to Latvia's Ernests Gulbis during the Barcelona Open semifinals on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/26/basketball/hot-shooting-osaka-routs-shimane/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-26T23:32:29+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/27/baseball/mlb/tanaka-receives-japan-series-ring/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-27T22:38:01+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/27/soccer/okazaki-sets-new-goal-scoring-record/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-27T22:38:07+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/27/more-sports/golf/mika-miyazato-fades-in-third-round/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-27T22:38:09+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/27/more-sports/golf/fujita-prevails-in-tsuruya-playoff/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-27T22:38:12+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/27/basketball/golden-kings-finish-regular-season-style/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-27T22:49:13+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/27/basketball/levanga-miss-playoff-place-despite-dramatic-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-27T22:54:03+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/w3-kaz-a-20140428.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kaz-a-20140428.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Valiant effort: Jerome Tillman takes on the Hitachi defense during the Hokkaido Levanga's 63-62 win on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/27/baseball/japanese-baseball/otani-suffers-first-pro-defeat-marines-beat-fighters/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-27T22:56:49+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/w3-jball-a-20140428-e1398606895205.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140428.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[First cut is the deepest: Hokkaido Nippon Ham starter Shohei Otani delivers during the Fighters' 5-1 defeat to the Marines at Sapporo Dome on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/27/soccer/j-league/hasebe-improving-unsure-return/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-27T23:27:56+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/28/soccer/j-league/tokyos-morishige-too-focused-to-dream-of-world-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-28T19:06:08+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p14-andrew-a-20140429.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-andrew-a-20140429.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Late bloomer: FC Tokyo defender Masato Morishige has impressed since making his Japan debut last year.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/28/basketball/levanga-coach-perez-airs-nbl-frustrations/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-28T19:07:16+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p13-kaz-a-20140429.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-kaz-a-20140429.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Let it go: Levanga coach Juan Manuel Hurtado Perez shouts instructions during his team's 63-62 win over the Sunrockers on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/19/soccer/j-league/vissel-edge-antlers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-28T20:15:04+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p25-andrew-b-20140420-e1397912787656.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p25-andrew-b-20140420.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Banner performance: Marquinhos (right) had a goal and an assist in Vissel Kobe's 3-2 win over Kashima Antlers on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/28/baseball/japanese-baseball/quick-learner-gomez-earning-stripes-with-tigers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-28T23:54:01+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/w3-jball-a-20140429-e1398695435737.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140429.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Quick out the blocks: Hanshin's Mauro Gomez reached base for the 27th consecutive game during the Tigers' 8-4 loss to the BayStars on Sunday, the longest season-opening streak in team history.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/29/more-sports/japanese-men-fall-women-win-first-day-world-team-table-tennis-championships/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-29T05:17:44+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/20140428-pingpong.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[20140428-pingpong]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[London Olympic silver medalists Kasumi Ishikawa takes aim on the first day of the world team table championship in Tokyo Monday.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/28/baseball/japanese-baseball/struggles-common-for-h-s-hurlers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-29T09:39:56+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p13-jason-a-20140429.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-jason-a-20140429.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Take a step back: Yuki Matsui has stuggled in the early stages of his first season as a professional.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/29/baseball/japanese-baseball/eagles-youkilis-plagued-inflammation-left-foot/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-29T22:13:13+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/29/more-sports/football/new-look-deers-rout-bulls-pearl-bowl-tournament-opener/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-29T22:24:49+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/w3-hiroshi-a-20140430.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-hiroshi-a-20140430.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Inaugural touchdown: Lixil Deers running back Yoshinari Iwakura (20) scores on a 3-yard run in the first quarter against the Bulls on Tuesday at Kawasaki Fujimi Stadium. It was the first touchdown for the renewed Deers.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/29/basketball/nba/kerr-qualified-coach-knicks-may-pass-chance/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-29T22:25:05+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/29/baseball/japanese-baseball/murata-delivers-game-winning-hit-swallows/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-29T22:27:22+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/w3-jason-a-20140430-e1398777642361.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jason-a-20140430.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Game-changing play: The Giants' Shuichi Murata strokes a go-ahead, ninth-inning single against the Swallows on Tuesday at Tokyo Dome. Yomiuri beat Tokyo Yakult 5-4.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/29/soccer/j-league/nagoya-ends-losing-streak-victory-fc-tokyo/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-29T22:28:01+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p12-andrew-a-20140430.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p12-andrew-a-20140430.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Closeup view: FC Tokyo's Masato Morishige (right) moves for the ball against Kensuke Nagai of Nagoya Grampus in Tuesday's J. League match at National Stadium. Grampus won 1-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/29/more-sports/judo/judoka-ojitani-prevails-kamikawa-national-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-29T23:09:25+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/w3-judo-a-20140430-e1398780467760.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-judo-a-20140430.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Takeshi Ojitani]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/29/baseball/japanese-baseball/npb-delivers-new-shipment-baseballs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-29T23:14:37+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/30/baseball/mlb/iwakuma-set-to-return-to-mound/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-30T21:32:49+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/30/more-sports/wimbledon-to-go-easy-on-murray/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-30T21:33:46+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/30/%sports_category%/captain-hasebe-back-in-training/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-30T21:33:52+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/30/more-sports/japan-women-improve-4-0-table-tennis-worlds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-30T23:15:30+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/30/baseball/japanese-baseball/swallows-pound-starter-seddon-giants/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-30T23:17:26+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/w3-jball-a-20140501-e1398867163319.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140501.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Stepping up: Tokyo Yakult Swallows' Tetsuto Yamada has three RBIs in a 9-1 shellacking of the Yomiuri Giants on Wednesday at Tokyo Dome.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/01/more-sports/japanese-men-reach-quarterfinals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-01T23:26:30+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/01/basketball/fazekas-named-nbl-mvp/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-01T23:30:04+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/w3-kaz-a-20140502.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kaz-a-20140502.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Top dog: Nick Fazekas averaged a NBL-high 26.4 points per game for the Toshiba Brave Thunders this season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/01/baseball/japanese-baseball/carp-rookie-osera-goes-distance-win-tigers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-01T23:35:56+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/w3-jball-a-20140502-e1398954860628.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140502.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[On my own: Carp rookie pitcher Daichi Osera (center) is congratulated by his teammates after recording his first complete-game victory on Thursday against the Tigers.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/02/more-sports/senna-remembered-on-20th-anniversary-of-his-death/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-02T19:03:07+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p14-auto-a-20140503.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-auto-a-20140503.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Solemn occasion: F1 drivers Fernando Alonso (right) of Spain and Kimi Raikkonen of Finland arrive Thursday for a memorial service for Ayrton Senna at Imola Racetrack in northern Italy.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/02/more-sports/golf/watanabe-takes-early-lead-in-cyber-agent-ladies/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-02T20:21:21+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/w3-jgolf-a-20140503-e1399029452650.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jgolf-a-20140503.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ayaka Watanabe]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/02/soccer/world-cup/sawa-miyama-selected-for-nadeshiko-squad-at-asian-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-02T20:59:02+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/02/baseball/japanese-baseball/lions-kishi-tosses-no-hitter-against-marines/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-02T23:14:13+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/w3-jball-a-20140503.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140503.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The right stuff: Lions hurler Takayuki Kishi fans eight batters and issues one walk in a 117-pitch gem against the Marines on Friday at QVC Marine Field. Kishi led Seibu to a 2-0 victory over Chiba Lotte.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/02/soccer/gerrard-may-end-up-tragic-figure-in-liverpools-title-bid/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-03T14:53:48+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/03/soccer/j-league/reysol-release-star-domingues/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-03T22:07:12+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/03/baseball/reverse-dh-adds-intrigue-interleague-play/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-03T22:19:57+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p25-wayne-a-20140504.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p25-wayne-a-20140504.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Designate me: Tokyo Yakult's Wladimir Balentien would rather the DH rule remain in effect in Pacific League parks during interleague play.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/03/baseball/japanese-baseball/buffaloes-still-behind-terms-attendance/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-03T22:22:46+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p26-jason-a-20140504.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p26-jason-a-20140504.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[What's missing?: The Orix Buffaloes have excelled in the field but not in the stands so far this season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/03/soccer/j-league/kudo-goal-gives-reysol-triumph-antlers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-03T22:23:08+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p28-andrew-a-20140504.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p28-andrew-a-20140504.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[See you next time: Reysol players salute their supporters after beating Antlers 1-0 on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/03/more-sports/golf/teenage-duo-atop-cyber-agent-ladies-leaderboard/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-03T22:34:27+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/03/baseball/japanese-baseball/iihara-ignites-swallows-comeback-victory-tigers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-03T23:23:30+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/w3-jball-a-20140504-e1399126946218.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140504.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Rally time: The Swallows' Takahiro Araki laces a single in the eighth inning to initiate a comeback against the Tigers on Saturday at Jingu Stadium. Tokyo Yakult defeated the Hanshin Tigers 5-2.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/04/baseball/japanese-baseball/swallows-milledge-faces-time-sideline/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-04T20:54:34+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/w3-jason-a-20140505.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jason-a-20140505.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[One after another: Tokyo Yakult's Lastings Milledge discusses his injury problems on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/04/more-sports/football/cameron-settles-quickly-frontiers-thrash-hurricanes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-04T23:32:26+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/w3-hiroshi-a-20140505.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-hiroshi-a-20140505.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Impressive debut: Former Louisiana Tech quarterback Colby Cameron (3) looks for a receiver during the first quarter against the Hurricanes on Sunday at Kawasaki Fujimi Stadium. Cameron guided seven scoring drives in the first half alone in the Frontiers' 93-0 win.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/04/baseball/japanese-baseball/carp-batters-prop-maeda-win-baystars/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-04T23:33:39+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/w3-jball-a-20140505-e1399213184874.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140505.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[No time to lose: Hiroshima starter Ken Maeda makes a throw to first after catching a bunt during the Carp's 5-2 win over the BayStars on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/04/basketball/brex-beat-alvark-tie-semifinal-series/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-04T23:33:51+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/w3-kaz-a-20140505.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kaz-a-20140505.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[All square: Link Tochigi forward/center Tommy Brenton celebrates after the Brex's 95-81 win over the Toyota Alvark in Game 2 of the NBL Eastern Conference semifinals on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/03/basketball/alvark-clobber-brex-teams-playoff-opener/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-05T07:14:42+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/w3-kaz-a-20140504.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kaz-a-20140504.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Staying aggressive: Toyota's Philip Ricci goes up for a layup over Tochigi's Ryan Rossiter in Saturday's NBL Eastern Conference semifinals series opener at Ota City General Gymnasium. Toyota won 105-86.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/04/more-sports/fenomeno-defends-tenno-sho-crown/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-05T16:30:49+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p14-horse-a-20140505.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-horse-a-20140505.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Run for the roses: California Chrome and jockey Victor Espinoza win the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, on Saturday in the 140th edition of the classic.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/05/basketball/alvark-storm-past-brex-decisive-game-3/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-05T23:03:56+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/w3-kaz-a-20140506.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kaz-a-20140506.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Classic form: Toyota's Keijuro Matsui takes a shot in Game 3 of the NBL Eastern Conference semifinals against Link Tochigi on Monday at Ota City General Gymnasium. The Alvark beat the Brex 74-59.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/05/baseball/japanese-baseball/swallows-pound-17-hits-hammer-tigers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-05T23:13:31+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/w3-jball-a-20140506-e1399298874907.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140506.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[This one is gone: The Swallows' Yuhei Takai belts a fifth-inning home run against the Tigers on Monday at Jingu Stadium. Tokyo Yakult defeated Hanshin 13-1.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/05/more-sports/nishikori-dispatches-dodig-madrid-open/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-05T23:17:01+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/w3-tennis-a-20140506-e1399298516245.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-tennis-a-20140506.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Early success: Kei Nishikori hits a return to Croatia's Ivan Dodig in the first round of the Madrid Open on Monday. Nishikori advanced with a 6-4, 6-4 win.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/05/baseball/japanese-baseball/omalley-smiles-return-npb-tigers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-06T10:28:41+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p12-jason-a-20140506.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p12-jason-a-20140506.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Feels good to be back: Tom O'Malley is in the first season of his second stint as a hitting coach with the Hanshin Tigers.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/06/basketball/taking-stock-eastern-conference-playoff-semifinals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-06T23:22:16+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/06/baseball/japanese-baseball/injured-eagles-veteran-youkilis-returning-u-s-medical-checkup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-06T23:36:43+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/06/soccer/j-league/reds-drop-first-place-scoreless-draw-ventforet/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-06T23:39:07+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/w3-jsoccer-a-20140507-e1399382186836.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20140507.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Coming up short: Urawa Reds' Genki Haraguchi plays the ball against Ventforet Kofu on Tuesday at National Stadium. The match ended in a scoreless draw.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/06/baseball/japanese-baseball/ishikawa-sparks-baystars-bat-glove-win-giants/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-06T23:41:05+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/w3-jason-a-20140507-e1399386703926.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jason-a-20140507.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[He beats the throw: The BayStars' Sho Aranami scores on Takehiro Ishikawa's second-inning single against the Giants on Tuesday at Tokyo Dome. Yokohama beat Yomiuri 2-1.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/07/soccer/kagawa-says-season-has-been-tough/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-07T23:06:09+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/07/more-sports/japanese-derby-winner-injured/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-07T23:06:30+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/07/soccer/j-league/kawasaki-falls-seoul-first-leg-acl-round-16-match/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-07T23:18:12+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/w3-jsoccer-a-20140508-e1399472214983.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20140508.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Crushing blow: Frontale's Yoshito Okubo sits on the pitch after Kawasaki's loss to FC Seoul on Wednesday night.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/07/more-sports/boxing-2/takayama-defends-ibf-minimumweight-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-07T23:24:22+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/07/baseball/japanese-baseball/ishikawa-tosses-shutout-first-place-carp/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-07T23:28:15+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/w3-jball-a-20140508-e1399472762252.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140508.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Just doing my job: Swallows pitcher Masanori Ishikawa (right) is congratulated by catcher Yuhei Nakamura after throwing a shutout against the Carp on Wednesday at Jingu Stadium.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/08/soccer/world-cup/south-korea-names-world-cup-23/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-08T22:31:55+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/08/basketball/basketball-clinics-increasing-coaches-knowledge-game/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-08T22:32:10+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/w3-kaz-a-20140509.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kaz-a-20140509.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Teaching the game: Mitsubishi Electronic head coach Antonio Lang (left) and Toyota bench boss Donald Beck talk to participants at Beck's clinic in March.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/08/soccer/world-cup/sugasawa-propels-japan-past-new-zealand/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-08T22:58:44+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/w3-nadeshiko-a-20140509-e1399557464707.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-nadeshiko-a-20140509.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[That pleases me: Japan's Yuika Sugasawa celebrates her 86th-minute goal against New Zealand on Thursday night in Osaka. Japan earned a 2-1 victory in the international friendly.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/08/baseball/japanese-baseball/carp-rap-16-hits-trounce-swallows/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-08T23:18:27+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/w3-jball-a-20140509-e1399558642143.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140509.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Late insurance: Carp pinch hitter Naoki Nakahigashi belts a three-run double in the ninth inning against the Swallows on Thursday at Jingu Stadium. Hiroshima defeated Tokyo Yakult 13-7.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/08/more-sports/football/teams-facing-tough-strategic-choices-draft/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-08T23:21:00+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p11-hiroshi-a-20140509.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p11-hiroshi-a-20140509.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[No secret: Central Florida product Blake Bortles is considered one of the top quarterbacks in the 2014 NFL Draft.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/07/more-sports/football/nfl-draft-experts-clueless-rest-us/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-09T05:57:50+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/09/more-sports/football/texans-take-clowney-no-1/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-09T18:28:19+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p14-nfl-a-20140510.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-nfl-a-20140510.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Great expectations: Defensive end Jadeveon Clowney poses for photographers with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected as the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft by the Houston Texans on Thursday night.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/09/%sports_category%/report-names-eight-for-japan-squad/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-09T18:28:49+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/09/baseball/japanese-baseball/matsuyama-delivers-as-carp-hold-off-dragons/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-09T22:58:39+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/w3-jball-a-20140510-e1399643829842.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140510.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Man for the big occasion: Hiroshima's Ryuhei Matsuyama rounds the bases after hitting a tiebreaking RBI single in the seventh inning of the Carp's 3-2 win over the Dragons on Friday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/10/basketball/trians-edge-seahorses-overtime/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-10T22:59:10+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/10/baseball/japanese-baseball/eldred-leads-rally-carp-slay-dragons/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-10T23:13:20+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/w3-jball-a-20140511-e1399731024296.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140511.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[See you later: Hiroshima's Brad Eldred puts the Carp ahead in the third inning of their 13-5 win over the Dragons on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/10/more-sports/track-field/gatlin-urges-kiryu-believe-ability/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-10T23:13:42+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/w3-track-a-20140511.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-track-a-20140511.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Golden smiles: (Front row, from left) Justin Gatlin, Yoshihide Kiryu and Christophe Lemaitre pose at a news conference on Saturday ahead of Sunday's Golden Grand Prix meet in Tokyo.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/10/soccer/j-league/sagan-beat-marinos-retain-top-spot/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-10T23:14:28+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/w3-jsoccer-a-20140511-e1399730235404.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20140511.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Top dogs: Sagan Tosu striker Yohei Toyoda (right) dribbles the ball during his side's 2-1 win over Yokohama F. Marinos on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/10/more-sports/japan-crushes-sri-lanka-stay-course-world-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-10T23:23:42+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/w3-rugby-a-20140511-e1399731752597.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-rugby-a-20140511.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Out of my way: Japan's Michael Leitch holds off a Sri Lanka tackler during the Brave Blossoms' 132-10 win at Mizuho Rugby Ground on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/10/basketball/ryukyu-thrashes-hamamatsu-game-1/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-10T23:24:13+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/09/soccer/pellegrini-most-deserving-of-manager-of-year-award/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-11T19:01:46+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/11/more-sports/gymnastics/uchimura-wins-7th-national-crown/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-11T20:55:32+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/01/basketball/toyamas-joho-named-league-mvp/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-11T22:01:52+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p11-ed-a-20140502.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p11-ed-a-20140502.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Highest honor: Toyama guard Masashi Joho, now in his ninth season, is the first Japanese ever to be named the bj-league's Most Valuable Player for the regular season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/11/basketball/fazekas-leads-toshiba-nbl-finals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-11T23:07:10+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/11/baseball/japanese-baseball/messenger-tosses-four-hit-shutout/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-11T23:08:17+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/w3-jball-a-20140512-e1399817033501.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140512.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Center of attention: Tigers hurler Randy Messenger (right) tips his cap to the fans after Hanshin's 1-0 win over the Yomiuri Giants on Sunday at Koshien Stadium.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/11/more-sports/mikki-isle-nabs-first-grade-one-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-11T23:13:15+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/11/sumo/basho-reports/kakuryu-shines-yokozuna-debut/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-11T23:13:41+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p13-sumo-a-20140512-e1399817366299.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-sumo-a-20140512.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Strong start: Yokozuna Hakuho bulldozes Chiyootori in the raised ring on Sunday at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/11/more-sports/track-field/triumphant-gatlin-grabs-spotlight-100-meter-race/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-11T23:14:16+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/w3-track-a-20140512-e1399817404953.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-track-a-20140512.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Speed to burn: Justin Gatlin sprints alongside Yoshihide Kiryu in the men's 100-meter race at the Golden Grand Prix Tokyo meet on Sunday at National Stadium. Gatlin clocked 10.02 seconds in a first-place finish.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/11/basketball/toyama-akita-advance-final-four-first-time-ryukyu-kyoto-also-earn-spots/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-11T23:22:00+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/w3-ed-a-20140512.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-ed-a-20140512.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The winning formula: Toyama Grouses head coach Bob Nash, seen in this file photo from last May, has guided the team to 13 straight victories, including Sunday's 85-68 triumph over the Niigata Albirex BB. With the win, Toyama booked a spot in the Final Four.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/12/soccer/world-cup/kagawa-learns-world-cup-selection-flight-cabin-attendant/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-12T18:11:10+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/12/sumo/basho-reports/kakuryu-survives-test-harumafuji-gets-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-12T22:53:33+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p13-sumo-a-20140513-e1399902520376.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-sumo-a-20140513.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[No sweat: Kakuryu (rear) takes down Yoshikaze at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/12/basketball/streaking-grouses-advance-first-final-four/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-12T22:53:38+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p13-ed-a-20140513.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-ed-a-20140513.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The winning formula: Grouses head coach Bob Nash, seen in this file photo from last May, has guided the team to 13 straight victories, including Sunday's 85-68 triumph.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/12/basketball/fazekas-toshiba-reach-nbl-finals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-12T22:57:55+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/12/soccer/world-cup/okubo-surprise-pick-japan-names-world-cup-squad/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-12T23:42:28+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/w1-jsoccer-a-20140513-e1399875006746.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w1-jsoccer-a-20140513.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Look who it is: Veteran striker Yoshito Okubo was named to Japan's World Cup squad on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/12/baseball/japanese-baseball/eldreds-bat-fire-early-surprising-cl-leading-carp/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-13T12:50:56+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p14-jason-a-20140513.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-jason-a-20140513.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Swing for the fences: Carp outfielder Brad Eldred has gotten off to a hot start for the first-place Carp this season. Eldred is hitting .370 and leads Japan with 39 RBIs.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/13/basketball/nba/cavs-fire-brown-move-position-lebron/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-13T22:04:54+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/13/sumo/basho-reports/kakuryu-stays-unbeaten/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-13T22:14:40+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p13-sumo-a-20140514-e1399986797202.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-sumo-a-20140514.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[A day's work: Yokozuna Hakuho defeats Aoiyama on Tuesday at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/13/basketball/trians-rout-seahorses-pivotal-game-3-nbl-western-conference-finals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-13T22:23:22+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/13/soccer/world-cup/seven-reserves-selected-japans-world-cup-team/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-13T22:26:57+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/w3-soccer-a-20140514-e1399987441385.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-soccer-a-20140514.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Must be ready: Cerezo Osaka's Takumi Minamino (center) could be called upon to compete for Japan's 2014 World Cup team.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/13/baseball/japanese-baseball/fighters-otani-pitches-first-career-shutout/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-13T23:14:51+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/w3-jball-a-20140514-e1399990405286.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140514.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dominating form: Fighters right-hander Shohei Otani fans nine batters in a 126-pitch outing at Ocean Stadium on Tuesday. Hokkaido Nippon Ham defeated the Seibu Lions 3-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/14/soccer/korean-great-park-hangs-up-boots/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-14T21:31:05+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/14/soccer/hiroshima-kawasaki-knocked-acl/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-14T22:48:46+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/w3-jsoccer-a-20140515-e1400075246731.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20140515.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Over and out: Frontale's Kengo Nakamura kicks the ball during Kawasaki's Asian Champions League match against FC Seoul on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/14/more-sports/nishikori-eyes-top-five-hopeful-paris-return/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-14T22:49:14+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p14-tennis-a-20140515.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-tennis-a-20140515.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kei Nishikori kyodo]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/14/more-sports/boxing-2/kameda-eyes-vegas-fight/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-14T22:50:57+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/14/soccer/zaccheroni-sticks-to-his-guns-despite-surprise-okubo-choice/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-14T22:58:47+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/w1-scene-a-20140515.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w1-scene-a-20140515.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Plan of action: National team manager Alberto Zaccheroni has picked a largely tried and trusted squad for the 2014 World Cup despite the surprise inclusion of striker Yoshito Okubo.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/14/baseball/japanese-baseball/tigers-take-first-place-carp/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-14T23:39:26+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/w3-jball-a-20140515-e1400076154551.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140515.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[We did it: The Tigers celebrate after their victory over the Carp on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/30/soccer/world-cup-squad-shaping-zaccheroni-weighs-options/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-15T11:36:20+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p16-scene-a-20140501.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p16-scene-a-20140501.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tried and trusted: Attacking midfielder Hiroshi Kiyotake has slipped down the pecking order but is still likely to win a place in Japan's 2014 World Cup squad.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/14/sumo/basho-reports/endo-hands-yokozuna-kakuryu-first-defeat/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-15T15:57:12+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p13-sumo-a-20140515-e1400075791999.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-sumo-a-20140515.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Out you go: Endo pushes yokozuna Kakuryu to the edge of the ring during their bout on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/15/basketball/ryukyu-strong-bet-return-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-15T22:34:54+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p11-ed-a-20140516.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p11-ed-a-20140516.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Standard of excellence: Big man Jeff Newton has helped the Golden Kings advance to the Final Four in five of his six seasons in a Ryukyu uniform.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/15/sumo/basho-reports/kakuryu-returns-winning-form/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-15T23:19:24+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p11-sumo-a-20140516-e1400159601300.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p11-sumo-a-20140516.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Down he goes: Yokozuna Kakuryu sends Takekaze tumbling to the raised ring on Thursday at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/15/baseball/japanese-baseball/swallows-pound-17-hits-throttle-giants/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-15T23:26:50+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/w3-jason-a-20140516-e1400163416405.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jason-a-20140516.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Banner performance: Swallows veteran Kazuhiro Hatakeyama goes 4-for-5 on Thursday against the Giants at Tokyo Dome. Tokyo Yakult defeated Yomiuri 11-4.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/15/baseball/mlb/mlb-changes-ruling-in-darvishs-no-hit-bid/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-15T23:30:10+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/16/basketball/fiba-threatens-jba-with-suspension-for-inaction-over-merger/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-16T18:32:49+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/16/soccer/arsenal-desperate-to-end-trophy-drought-with-f-a-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-16T19:23:22+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/16/sumo/basho-reports/harumafuji-handed-first-defeat/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-16T21:04:15+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p13-sumo-a-20140517-e1400237339803.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-sumo-a-20140517.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Another victory: Yokozuna Hakuho (right) works to send Aminishiki to a defeat on Friday at Ryogoku Kokugikan.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/16/basketball/kanazawa-to-coach-nbdls-yamagata-team/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-16T22:50:26+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/16/baseball/japanese-baseball/carp-hurler-osera-improves-to-5-1-as-giants-drop-fifth-straight-game/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-16T23:09:40+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/w3-jball-a-20140517-e1400249227957.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140517.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Youthful exuberance: Carp right-hander Daichi Osera fires a pitch against the Giants on Friday at Tokyo Dome. Hiroshima beat Yomiuri 7-2.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/17/soccer/world-cup/blatter-admits-fifa-mistake-qatar/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-17T20:47:29+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/17/soccer/world-cup/kagawa-eager-get-brazil/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-17T20:57:49+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p25-kagawa-a-20140518.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p25-kagawa-a-20140518.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Let's get started: Japan's Shinji Kagawa (center) trains with teammates Atsuto Uchida (left) and Shinji Okazaki on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/17/soccer/j-league/sekine-strike-helps-reds-sink-cerezo/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-17T21:06:42+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p26-andrew-a-20140518.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p26-andrew-a-20140518.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Face the facts: Cerezo Osaka's Yoichiro Kakitani attempts a header against Urawa Reds on Saturday in Saitama. Kakitani's effort was off the mark, as Reds claimed a 1-0 victory.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/17/soccer/world-cup/nadeshiko-japan-thumps-vietnam/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-17T21:14:57+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p27-briefs-1-a-20140518-e1400327553280.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p27-briefs-1-a-20140518.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Cream of the crop: Japan is sitting atop its group at the Women's Asian Cup.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/17/sumo/basho-reports/kakuryu-loses/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-17T21:15:05+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p25-sumo-a-20140518-e1400327536137.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p25-sumo-a-20140518.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[In a tough position: Komusubi Chiyootori sends yokozuna Kakuryu backpedaling on Saturday at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/17/more-sports/football/gordon-cameron-guide-fujitsu-runaway-victory-asahi-beer/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-17T21:21:27+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/w3-hiroshi-a-20140518.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-hiroshi-a-20140518.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Using your head: Fujitsu running back Gino Gordon (39) jumps into the end zone for the first of his two touchdown runs on Saturday against Asahi Beer at Kawasaki Fujimi Stadium. The Frontiers won 48-7.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/17/baseball/japanese-baseball/cepeda-crushes-first-home-run-npb-giants-snap-five-game-slide/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-17T23:06:58+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/w3-jason-a-20140518-e1400335528335.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jason-a-20140518.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[One to remember: Giants slugger Frederich Cepeda hits a two-run home run in the third inning against the Carp on Saturday at Tokyo Dome. Yomiuri topped Hiroshima 5-1.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/17/baseball/foreign-fans-revel-ballpark-fun/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-17T23:08:17+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/18/baseball/japanese-baseball/hiroshimas-maru-learned-walk-good-hit/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-18T22:30:20+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p14-jason-a-20140519.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-jason-a-20140519.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Table setter: Hiroshima's Yoshihiro Maru is scoring more runs in the past two seasons after getting on base via walks.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/18/soccer/j-league/okubo-falls-flat-frontale-lose-marinos/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-18T22:36:42+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/w3-jsoccer-a-20140519-e1400420060471.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20140519.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Did you see that?: Yokohama F. Marinos defender Yuji Nakazawa celebrates after scoring his side's third goal in Sunday's 3-0 win over Kawasaki Frontale.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/18/more-sports/football/dominant-miyako-leads-rise-past-lions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-18T22:36:51+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/w3-hiroshi-a-20140519.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-hiroshi-a-20140519.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ground attack: Nojima running back Takashi Miyako breaks a tackle by All Mitsubishi defensive back Kazumasa Matsuda for a touchdown in the first quarter on Sunday at Kawasaki Fujimi Stadium. Miyako scored five touchdowns to help the Rise advance to the Pearl Bowl semifinals.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/18/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-takes-unbeaten-run-second-week-summer-basho/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-18T22:41:27+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p13-sumo-a-20140519-e1400420254347.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-sumo-a-20140519.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Man down: Hakuho (right) gets to grips with Yoshikaze at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/18/baseball/japanese-baseball/carp-crush-giants-send-interleague-warning/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-18T22:45:10+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jason-a-20140519.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Brad Eldred]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/19/more-sports/golf/scott-overtakes-tiger-as-no-1-player/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-19T23:24:23+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/19/soccer/ailing-nakamura-to-have-operation/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-19T23:24:39+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/19/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-stays-control/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-19T23:32:34+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p13-sumo-a-20140520-e1400509526699.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-sumo-a-20140520.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Master and disciple: Yokozuna Hakuho shoves Endo out of the ring at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/19/more-sports/football/miyako-shines-rise-tame-lions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-19T23:32:55+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-hiroshi-a-20140520.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ground attack: Nojima running back Takashi Miyako scores while being tackled by All Mitsubishi defensive back Kazumasa Matsuda in the first quarter on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/19/soccer/nadeshiko-book-spot-at-world-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-19T23:33:49+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/19/baseball/japanese-baseball/time-rest-cepeda-hits-ground-running-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-20T14:39:29+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p14-jason-a-20140520.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-jason-a-20140520.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Lot to take in: The Giants didn't waste any time in getting Frederich Cepeda on the field.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/20/baseball/japanese-baseball/cromartie-book-available-in-digital/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-20T21:45:37+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/20/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/jsf-hires-new-speedskating-coach/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-20T21:45:47+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/20/basketball/unfinished-business-fires-mvp-fazekas-toshiba/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-20T21:56:18+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/w3-kaz-a-20140521.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kaz-a-20140521.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Star performer: Nick Fazekas of the Toshiba Brave Thunders, seen practicing on Tuesday at Yoyogi National Gymnasium No. 2, led the NBL in scoring (26.4 points per game) and rebounding (13.5) during the regular season.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/20/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-raises-record-10-0/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-20T21:56:44+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p13-sumo-a-20140521-e1400590480417.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-sumo-a-20140521.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[All in a day's work: Hakuho defeats sekiwake Tochiozan (right) in their Tuesday match at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/20/baseball/japanese-baseball/buffaloes-pound-tigers-nishi-extends-win-streak-eight/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-20T23:07:59+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/w3-jball-a-20140521-e1400594767388.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140521.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Perfect start: Buffaloes hurler Yuki Nishi improved to 8-0 on the season on Tuesday. Orix defeated the Hanshin Tigers 12-2.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/20/baseball/mlb/outlook-nationals-reliant-upon-health-dc3/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-21T10:21:47+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p13-man-about-sports-a-20140521.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-man-about-sports-a-20140521.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Key ingredient: Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg is an important presence on the mound for the National League team.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/21/soccer/colombia-to-wait-on-falcao-decision/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-21T23:11:53+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/21/soccer/j-league/solid-base-puts-urawa-top-break/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-21T23:15:48+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p13-notebook-a-20140522.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-notebook-a-20140522.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Iron curtain: Tomoaki Makino (left) and Daisuke Nasu (right) have helped Urawa keep clean sheets in its last five games.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/21/sumo/basho-reports/goeido-pulls-upset-yokozuna-hakuho/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-21T23:18:05+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p13-sumo-a-20140522-e1400681822473.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-sumo-a-20140522.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Get out of here: Goeido pushes yokozuna Hakuho out of the ring on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/21/basketball/nashs-strong-leadership-molds-toyama-title-contender/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-21T23:25:31+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p14-ed-a-20140522.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-ed-a-20140522.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Veteran wisdom: Toyama Grouses coach Bob Nash, seen in this file photo from September 2010, has led his team to the bj-league's Final Four for the first time.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/21/baseball/japanese-baseball/hawks-beat-cl-leading-carp-second-consecutive-night/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-21T23:33:04+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/w3-jball-a-20140522-e1400682634115.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140522.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[In the clutch: The Hawks' Kenta Imamiya hits a tiebreaking single during the eighth inning of Softbank's 2-1 win over Hiroshima on Wednesday in Fukuoka.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/21/soccer/world-cup/kagawas-focus-world-cup-new-manchester-united-manager/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-21T23:36:05+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/w3-kagawa-a-20140522.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kagawa-a-20140522.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Eyes on the prize: Shinji Kagawa participates in a training session on Monday in Tokyo.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/21/baseball/japanese-baseball/swallows-outfielder-milledge-miss-rest-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-21T23:38:31+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/21/basketball/brave-thunders-beat-trians-game-1-nbl-finals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-22T17:09:50+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/w3-kaz-a-20140522-e1400682681691.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kaz-a-20140522.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Going all out: Brave Thunders guard Naoto Tsuji (center) is defended by the Trians' Michael Parker (right) and Toshihiro Nakatsuka during Game 1 of the NBL Finals on Wednesday. The Brave Thunders won 69-61.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/22/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-takes-lead/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-22T21:49:59+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p11-sumo-a-20140523-e1400762809888.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p11-sumo-a-20140523.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Back in the top spot: Yokozuna Hakuho outmuscles Kisenosato on Thursday to improve to 11-1 and regain the lead at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/22/basketball/shinoyama-drains-buzzer-beating-shot-toshiba-takes-2-0-lead-nbl-finals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-22T23:28:55+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/w3-kaz-a-20140523.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kaz-a-20140523.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Banner performance: Wakayama Trians star Takuya Kawamura scored a game-best 33 points on Thursday against the Toshiba Brave Thunders in Game 2 of the NBL Finals.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/22/baseball/japanese-baseball/eagles-norimoto-throws-two-hit-shutout/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-22T23:29:01+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/w3-jball-a-20140523-e1400767982509.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140523.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Finding a way: The Eagles' Kazuya Fujita slaps a two-run single in the seventh inning against the BayStars on Thursday at Kobo Stadium. Tohoku Rakuten defeated Yokohama 4-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/22/soccer/world-cup/japan-secures-spot-womens-asian-cup-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-23T19:09:56+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/w3-nadeshiko-a-20140523-e1400769351801.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-nadeshiko-a-20140523.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Wonderful feeling: Nadeshiko Japan players celebrate an extra-time 2-1 victory over China in the Women's Asian Cup on Thursday in Ho Chi Minh City.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/23/soccer/toures-agent-not-making-many-friends-with-attitude/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-23T19:38:56+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/23/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-inches-closer-to-29th-emperors-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-23T20:21:32+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p13-sumo-a-20140524.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-sumo-a-20140524.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[And another one bites the bust: Ikioi sends Aoiyama tumbling to the raised ring on Friday at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/23/baseball/japanese-baseball/swallows-pick-up-first-interleague-victory-of-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-23T23:06:35+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/w3-jball-a-20140524.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140524.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Every run counts: The Swallows' Shingo Kawabata belts a two-run home run in the first inning against the Lions on Friday at Seibu Dome. Tokyo Yakult defeated Seibu 8-4.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/24/baseball/mlb/matsuzaka-get-spot-start-mets/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-25T00:26:53+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/24/baseball/japanese-baseball/nomi-fans-13-tigers-send-hawks-first-interleague-defeat/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-25T00:34:59+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/w3-jball-a-20140525-e1400945075644.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140525.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[He's got it going: The Tigers' Atsushi Nomi pitches against the Hawks on Sunday at Yafuoku Dome in Fukuoka. Nomi struck out 13 in Hanshin's 4-3 win.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/24/basketball/brave-thunders-cap-dominant-season-nbl-championship/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-25T00:38:51+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/w3-kaz-a-20140525-e1400945023353.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kaz-a-20140525.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[We are the champions: Members of the Toshiba Brave Thunders salute the crowd after winning the NBL title on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/24/baseball/japanese-baseball/kaneko-continues-push-toward-elite-status/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-25T00:39:46+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p25-jason-a-20140525.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p25-jason-a-20140525.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Knocking on the door: Buffaloes pitcher Chihiro Kaneko has gotten off to a strong start this season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/24/soccer/j-league/kobe-halts-shimizus-perfect-nabisco-cup-run/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-25T00:39:55+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/w3-jsoccer-a-20140525-e1400945051375.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20140525.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Best foot forward: Vissel Kobe's Jung Woo-young takes a free kick during his team's 2-1 victory over Shimizu S-Pulse in Nabisco Cup action on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/24/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-nears-triumph/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-25T00:40:04+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p25-sumo-a-20140525-e1400945060195.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p25-sumo-a-20140525.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Get out of here: Hakuho defeats Kakuryu in a battle of yokozuna on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/25/more-sports/track-field/murofushi-urges-japanese-athletes-expand-horizons-preparation-2020-games/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-25T19:55:44+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/w2-andrew-a-20140526.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w2-andrew-a-20140526.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Bring it back home: Koji Murofushi is hopeful Japan can produce Olympic gold in track and field.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/25/more-sports/golf/matsuyama-surges-into-share-of-lead/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-25T22:27:45+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/25/soccer/world-cup/japan-wraps-training-camp-kagoshima/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-25T23:21:52+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/w3-jsoccer-a-20140526-e1401027563221.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20140526.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Long road ahead: Shinji Kagawa (left) and Yuto Nagatomo work out during a Japan practice session on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/25/baseball/japanese-baseball/fujioka-pitches-marines-past-tigers-lotte-remains-perfect-interleague-play/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-25T23:22:32+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/w3-jball-a-20140526-e1401027590861.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140526.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Unconquered: Marines starter Takahiro Fujioka pitches against the Tigers on Sunday at Koshien Stadium.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/26/soccer/world-cup/nadeshiko-japan-beats-australia-win-womens-asian-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-26T11:48:58+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/w1-jsoccer-a-20140527-e1401072140850.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w1-jsoccer-a-20140527.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Thrill of victory: Members of Nadeshiko Japan celebrate after beating Australia 1-0 on Sunday to win their first Women's Asian Cup.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/25/basketball/golden-kings-dismantle-happinets-bj-league-final-kishimoto-named-mvp/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-26T11:49:36+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/w3-ed-a-20140526-e1401027919428.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-ed-a-20140526.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Love live the Kings: The Ryukyu Golden Kings celebrate after beating the Akita Northern Happinets for the bj-league title on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/25/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-beats-rival-collect-29th-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-26T12:14:47+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p16-sumo-a-20140526.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p16-sumo-a-20140526.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Just like always: Hakuho sends Harumafuji to the ground during the final bout of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday. Hakuho secured his 29th title with the win.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/26/baseball/japanese-baseball/carp-beat-lions-on-misty-night/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-26T22:52:18+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/26/soccer/world-cup/kagawa-plays-friendly-results-ahead-cyprus-send/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-26T22:57:27+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/w3-jsoccer-a-20140527.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20140527.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Top priority: Japan forward Shinji Kagawa says he will not be concerned if Japan loses its upcoming friendlies against Cyprus, Costa Rica and Zambia as long as the Blue Samurai do well at the World Cup in Brazil.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/25/basketball/boettcher-leaves-lakestars-take-southern-utahs-womens-program/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-27T20:18:56+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/27/basketball/ishibashi-wont-return-second-season-saitama-coach/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-27T21:58:15+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/w3-ed-a-20140528.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-ed-a-20140528.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Change for the Broncos: Takatoshi Ishibashi, seen in this file from March 2013 while walking the sideline as the Shinshu coach, endured a 5-47 season as Saitama bench boss.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/27/basketball/nba/playoffs-filled-great-action-interesting-story-lines/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-27T21:58:59+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/27/general/mao-makes-right-choice-deciding-take-year/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-27T22:31:06+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p16-jack-a-20140528.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p16-jack-a-20140528.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Wise move: Three-time world champion Mao Asada will not skate competitively next season while taking time to decide about her future. ]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/27/baseball/japanese-baseball/tigers-fujinami-tosses-eight-scoreless-innings-marines/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-27T23:04:02+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/w3-jball-a-20140528-e1401199366943.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140528.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Stingy: Tigers right-hander Shintaro Fujinami holds the Marines to three hits in eight innings on Tuesday at Koshien Stadium. Hanshin beat Chiba Lotte 2-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/27/baseball/japanese-baseball/eagles-skipper-hoshino-sidelined-herniated-disk/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-28T09:48:32+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/w3-eagles-a-20140528-e1401195387721.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-eagles-a-20140528.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Senichi Hoshino]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/27/basketball/source-says-lang-coach-mitsubishi/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-28T09:50:13+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p16-kaz-a-20140528.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p16-kaz-a-20140528.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Relieved of duty: The NBL's Mitsubishi Diamond Dolphins have fired coach Antonio Lang after four seasons at the helm.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/27/soccer/world-cup/uchida-goal-gives-japan-victory-cyprus-world-cup-send/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-28T10:20:45+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/w3-andrew-a-20140528-e1401198179574.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-andrew-a-20140528.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[In the right place at the right time: Japan's Atsuto Uchida (right) scores from close range against Cyprus in the 43rd minute of Tuesday's match at Saitama Stadium. Japan defeated Cyprus 1-0 in the international friendly.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/27/more-sports/date-krumm-handed-first-round-defeat-french-open/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-28T12:32:32+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/w3-tennis-a-20140528.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-tennis-a-20140528.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Early exit: Kimiko Date-Krumm returns the ball to Russia's Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova during their first-round match at the French Open on Tuesday in Paris. Date-Krumm lost 6-3, 0-6, 6-2.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/26/baseball/japanese-baseball/hawks-spent-wisely-winter/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-28T20:29:29+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p13-jason-a-20140527.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-jason-a-20140527.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[New attitude: Jason Standridge is one of the players the Hawks signed over the offseason to help revamp their rotation.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/28/more-sports/li-self-destructs-poor-form-plagues-french-open-seeds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-28T23:33:40+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p16-tennis-a-20140529.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p16-tennis-a-20140529.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Own worst enemy: Li Na serves during her 7-5, 3-6, 6-1 loss to France's Kristina Mladenovic in the first round of the French Open on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/28/soccer/world-cup/zaccheroni-insists-japan-will-hit-stride-at-world-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-28T23:34:41+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/w1-andrew-a-20140529.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w1-andrew-a-20140529.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Pick up the pace: Yasuyuki Konno (right) competes for the ball with Cyprus' Nestor Mytidis during Japan's 1-0 friendly win in Saitama on Monday night.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/28/soccer/j-league/umesaki-sends-reds-nabisco-cup-quarters/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-28T23:42:10+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/w3-jsoccer-a-20140529-e1401288059193.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20140529.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Right on target: Tsukasa Umesaki scores the winner for Urawa against Kofu during their Nabisco Cup match on Wednesday. Reds won 2-1 to advance to the last eight.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/28/more-sports/japan-makes-changes-ahead-samoa-test/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-28T23:42:51+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/28/baseball/japanese-baseball/norimoto-tosses-shutout-giants/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-28T23:45:19+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/w3-jball-a-20140529-e1401288228105.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140529.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[What a night: Eagles starter Takahiro Norimoto delivers a pitch during the Eagles' 4-0 win over the Giants on Wednesday. Norimoto threw a three-hit shutout in the win.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/29/baseball/japanese-baseball/giants-southpaw-utsumi-records-first-victory-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-29T23:19:20+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/w3-jason-a-20140530-e1401372881882.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jason-a-20140530.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Job well done: Giants left-hander Tetsuya Utsumi works seven scoreless innings against the Eagles on Thursday at Tokyo Dome. Yomiuri defeated Tohoku Rakuten 6-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/29/baseball/japanese-baseball/injured-youkilis-sidelined-for-two-months-team-official-says/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-29T23:22:43+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/29/baseball/japanese-baseball/young-hurlers-norimoto-sugano-aiming-star-series-participation/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-30T07:21:55+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/w3-npb-a-20140530-e1401372827172.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-npb-a-20140530.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Promoting the game: Yomiuri Giants pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano and Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles starter Takahiro Norimoto are strong candidates to represent the Central League and Pacific League, respectively, for the NPB All-Star Series in July.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/30/more-sports/nadal-storms-into-3rd-round/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-30T19:07:06+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p14-tennis-a-20140531.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-tennis-a-20140531.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Clinical: Rafael Nadal plays a shot from Austria's Dominic Thiem in their second-round match at the French Open on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/30/soccer/no-end-to-tottenhams-revolving-managerial-door/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-30T19:08:03+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/30/baseball/japanese-baseball/cuban-infielder-gourriel-embraces-challenge-of-playing-for-baystars/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-30T19:44:38+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/w3-baystars-a-20140531-e1401446581913.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-baystars-a-20140531.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[New addition: Third baseman Yulieski Gourriel, seen practicing before a Cuban exhibition game in July 2013, has played in three World Baseball Classics. Now he's anxious to make an impact for the Yokohama BayStars.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/30/soccer/j-league/j3-player-handed-three-game-ban-for-racist-comments/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-30T19:44:46+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/30/basketball/kawai-to-remain-shinshu-coach-for-2014-15-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-30T20:54:38+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/31/more-sports/japan-sets-win-record-outclassing-samoa/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-31T21:59:51+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p26-rugby-a-20140601-e1401541123979.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p26-rugby-a-20140601.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ayumu Goromaru]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/31/more-sports/track-field/rupp-claims-10k-title-prefontaine/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-31T22:02:59+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/31/more-sports/football/kinoshita-makes-three-td-grabs-seagulls-rout-bigblue/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-31T22:06:06+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/w3-hiroshi-a-20140601.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-hiroshi-a-20140601.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Up for grabs: IBM BigBlue receiver Atsushi Uehiro and Obic Seagulls defender Takayuki Kurita vie for the ball in the third quarter of Saturday's Pearl Bowl Tournament game. The ball bounced off Kurita's hands and Uehiro caught it. The Seagulls won 45-14.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/31/baseball/events-10-years-ago-still-reverberate-today/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-31T22:06:16+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p25-wayne-a-20140601.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p25-wayne-a-20140601.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Started from the bottom: The Eagles began play as an expansion team in 2005 and won their first Japan Series title nine years later.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/31/soccer/world-cup/toure-drogba-rounding-form/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-31T22:06:41+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p27-briefs-1-a-20140601.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p27-briefs-1-a-20140601.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The man: Didier Drogba celebrates after his goal on Friday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/31/soccer/world-cup/nagatomo-doesnt-see-humidity-big-issue/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-31T22:06:52+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p27-soccer-a-20140601.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p27-soccer-a-20140601.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mind over matter: Yuto Nagatomo believes mental fortitude is the key to beating the heat in Brazil during the World Cup.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/31/more-sports/safarova-ousts-2008-french-open-champ-ivanovic/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-31T22:57:34+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/w3-tennis-a-20140601.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-tennis-a-20140601.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Back and forth: Ana Ivanovic returns the ball to Lucie Safarova during their French Open third-round match on Saturday in Paris. Safarova won 6-3, 6-3.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/05/31/baseball/japanese-baseball/wild-pitch-pinch-hit-homer-vital-pieces-victory-baystars/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-31T23:35:57+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/w3-jball-a-20140601-e1401546081324.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140601.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Joy of triumph: BayStars skipper Kiyoshi Nakahata congratulates Tomo Otosaka after he blasted a pinch-hit home run in the ninth inning against the Marines on Saturday at QVC Marine Field. Yokohama topped Chiba Lotte 4-1.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/01/baseball/mlb/matsuzaka-to-make-second-start/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-01T19:02:42+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/01/more-sports/golf/matsuyama-two-strokes-off-lead/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-01T19:02:45+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/01/soccer/world-cup/montolivo-breaks-leg-in-italy-friendly/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-01T19:17:37+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/01/more-sports/nadal-moves-fourth-round-dispatching-mayer/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-01T19:20:00+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p14-tennis-a-20140602.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-tennis-a-20140602.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[King on his court: Rafael Nadal plays a shot from Argentina's Leonardo Mayer during their third-round match at the French Open on Saturday. Nadal won 6-2, 7-5, 6-2.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/01/soccer/world-cup/honda-restates-world-cup-title-ambition/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-01T22:28:25+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/w3-honda-a-20140602.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-honda-a-20140602.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Think big: Keisuke Honda takes part in a training session with his Japan teammates in Clearwater, Florida on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/01/soccer/j-league/vissel-reach-nabisco-cup-quarters/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-01T22:29:25+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/w3-jsoccer-a-20140602-e1401629097446.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20140602.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Final flourish: Vissel Kobe's Pedro Junior scores in the 93rd minute to give his team a 2-1 win over Vegalta Sendai in the Nabisco Cup on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/01/baseball/japanese-baseball/sugiuchi-lifts-giants-third-straight-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-01T22:29:59+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/w3-jball-a-20140602-e1401629071773.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140602.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Do it yourself: Yomiuri starter Toshiya Sugiuchi delivers during the Giants' 2-1 win over the Buffaloes at Kyocera Dome on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/01/soccer/world-cup/yoshida-eyes-england-showdown-world-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-01T22:36:10+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/w3-yoshida-a-20140602.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-yoshida-a-20140602.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Home and away: Southampton defender Maya Yoshida is hoping Japan can play England in the second round of the World Cup in Brazil.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/01/baseball/japanese-baseball/tough-luck-kaneko/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-01T22:36:18+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p13-jason-a-20140602.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-jason-a-20140602.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Breaks of the game: Orix's Chihiro Kaneko no-hit the Yomiuri Giants for nine innings Saturday but came away empty.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/01/baseball/japanese-baseball/yomiuri-skippers-father-dies-79/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-02T10:13:12+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/02/soccer/world-cup/zaccheroni-focused-fitness-levels/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-02T23:20:55+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p13-jsoccer-a-20140603.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-jsoccer-a-20140603.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fine tuning: Shinji Kagawa juggles a ball during a training session in Clearwater, Florida on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/02/baseball/japanese-baseball/gourriel-make-debut-baystars-friday/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-02T23:22:40+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/w3-jball-a-20140603-e1401718596635.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140603.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Perfect fit: Yulieski Gourriel is helped in to his uniform and hat by BayStars GM Shigeru Takada during a news conference on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/02/baseball/japanese-baseball/bowker-relishing-second-chance/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-03T08:33:29+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p13-jason-a-20140603.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-jason-a-20140603.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Free to fly: John Bowker is happy to have made his return to Japan with the Eagles.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/03/basketball/parker-wont-miss-game-1-report/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-03T19:32:59+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/03/more-sports/football/marino-joins-concussion-lawsuit-nfl/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-03T19:36:20+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p13-nfl-a-20140604.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-nfl-a-20140604.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Join the crowd: Hall of Fame QB Dan Marino is one of the latest players to file a lawsuit against the NFL over concussion risks.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/03/soccer/world-cup/kennedy-wilkshire-included-final-socceroos-squad/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-03T23:06:51+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/03/more-sports/million-dollar-arm-details-search-indian-prospects/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-03T23:09:13+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p13-man-about-sports-a-20140604.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-man-about-sports-a-20140604.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Memorable role: Actor Jon Hamm, seen at the Hollywood premiere of "Million Dollar Arm," portrays baseball agent J.B. Bernstein in the recently released film.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/03/baseball/japanese-baseball/eagles-rally-past-tigers-ninth/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-03T23:24:41+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/w3-jball-a-20140604-e1401804730605.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140604.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Birthday bash: The Eagles' Akihisa Makida hits a game-winning two-run double in the ninth inning on his 32nd birthday on Tuesday as Tohoku Rakuten defeated the Hanshin Tigers 4-3.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/04/soccer/comeback-win-lifts-confidence-as-japan-prepares-for-brazil/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-04T12:57:33+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p14-scene-a-20140605.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-scene-a-20140605.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[National service: Shinji Kagawa scored in Japan's 3-1 win over Costa Rica on Monday after failing to notch a single goal last season with Manchester United.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/04/soccer/beckham-mulls-playing-comeback/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-04T22:36:27+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/04/soccer/world-cup/captain-hasebe-welcomes-competition-for-places/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-04T23:10:14+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/w3-hasebe-a-20140605.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-hasebe-a-20140605.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Small steps: Captain Makoto Hasebe (left) sat out Japan's 3-1 win over Costa Rica on Monday after feeling tired in training.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/04/soccer/world-cup/greece-wary-of-japans-world-cup-threat/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-04T23:10:33+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/w3-greece-soccer-a-20140605.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-greece-soccer-a-20140605.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Looking ahead: Greece's Andreas Samaris controls the ball as Nigeria's Ogenyi Onazi looks on during their 0-0 friendly draw in Chester, Pennsylvania on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/04/baseball/japanese-baseball/otani-hits-160-kph-fastball-fighters-beat-carp/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-04T23:16:15+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/w3-jball-a-20140605-e1401891227445.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140605.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Check the radar gun: Fighters pitcher Shohei Otani delivers against the Carp on Wednesday at Sapporo Dome. Nippon Ham won 6-2.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/05/baseball/japanese-baseball/lions-skipper-ihara-stepping-aside/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-05T19:33:03+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/05/more-sports/tanaka-awaits-first-start-of-2014-for-brave-blossoms-in-irb-pacific-nations-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-05T19:56:34+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/05/basketball/toyama-named-new-coach-shiga/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-05T20:00:53+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p11-ed-a-20140606.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p11-ed-a-20140606.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[On the move again: Koto Toyama is the new coach of the Shiga Lakestars. He will lead his fourth bj-league team in as many seasons for the 2014-15 campaign.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/05/soccer/world-cup/king-kazu-chosen-jfa-ambassador-world-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-05T22:18:27+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/w3-cup-a-20140606-e1401974116815.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-cup-a-20140606.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kazuyoshi Miura]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/06/soccer/hodgson-facing-tough-decisions-due-to-injuries-form/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-06T18:14:16+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/06/soccer/world-cup/zaccheroni-addresses-fitness-concerns-before-final-world-cup-tune-up/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-06T19:10:20+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/w3-soccer-a-20140607.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-soccer-a-20140607.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Light-hearted moment: Japan soccer players (from left) Keisuke Honda, Yoichiro Kakitani, Yasuyuki Konno and Shinji Kagawa smile during a team practice on Thursday in Clearwater, Florida. Japan faces Zambia in its final World Cup tune-up match on Friday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/06/basketball/fukushima-firebonds-draft-forwards-kanno-masuko/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-06T22:46:48+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/06/baseball/japanese-baseball/outfielders-takai-yanagita-named-may-mvps-for-position-players-ino-kishi-earn-pitching-accolades/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-06T23:24:57+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/06/baseball/japanese-baseball/yokogawa-delivers-game-winning-single-in-10th-for-giants/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-06T23:35:21+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/w3-jason-a-20140607-e1402064882288.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jason-a-20140607.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Whatever it takes: The Giants' Fuminori Yokogawa hits a game-ending single in the 10th inning against the Lions on Friday at Tokyo Dome. Yomiuri defeated Seibu 4-3.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/07/soccer/world-cup/japan-wins-final-warm-match/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-07T21:25:29+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p28-jsoccer-a-20140608.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p28-jsoccer-a-20140608.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Bring on the World Cup: Japan's Keisuke Honda takes a penalty against Zambia during a friendly on Friday in Tampa, Florida. Honda scored twice in the Blue Samurai's 4-3 victory.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/07/baseball/japanese-baseball/baystars-pitcher-ino-producing-better-results/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-07T21:25:16+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p25-jason-a-20140608.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p25-jason-a-20140608.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Rising tide: Shoichi Ino is having a much better season for Yokohama than he did last year.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/07/more-sports/football/seagulls-stage-comeback-defeat-rise-pearl-bowl-tournament-semifinals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-07T21:26:18+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/w3-hiroshi-a-20140608.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-hiroshi-a-20140608.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Veteran leadership: Obic veteran quarterback Shun Sugawara throws a pass during the second quarter against Nojima on Saturday in the Pearl Bowl Tournament semifinals in Kawasaki. Sugawara threw two touchdown passes to help the Seagulls pick up a 21-10 comeback win.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/07/baseball/japanese-baseball/hawks-pitcher-wolfe-scheduled-to-have-elbow-surgery/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-07T23:13:07+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/07/more-sports/track-field/murofushi-captures-20th-consecutive-title-nationals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-07T23:17:39+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/w3-hammer-a-20140608-e1402150241228.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-hammer-a-20140608.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Athletic icon: Koji Murofushi receives a gold medal for winning his 20th straight national title in the hammer throw on Saturday in Fukushima.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/07/baseball/japanese-baseball/matsuda-hawks-clobber-carp/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-07T23:17:46+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/w3-jball-a-20140608-e1402150243207.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140608.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hit parade: The Hawks' Akira Nakamura connects for a three-run double in the first inning against the Carp on Saturday at Mazda Stadium. Fukuoka Softbank banged out 21 hits in a 16-5 rout over Hiroshima.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/07/basketball/togashi-departs-for-u-s-seeks-opportunity-with-nba-teams/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-07T23:17:51+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/07/soccer/world-cup/honda-double-helps-japan-edge-zambia-final-friendly-world-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-08T07:57:30+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/w1-japan-zambia-a-20140608.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w1 japan zambia-a 20140608]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[On to Brazil: Yoshito Okubo watches his shot during Japan’s friendly against Zambia on Friday in Tampa, Florida. Okubo’s shot found the back of the net to help give Japan a 4-3 win.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/08/baseball/japanese-baseball/yokohamas-gurriel-breaks-loose-japan-debut/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-08T20:16:01+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/w3-jball-a-20140609-e1402223194677.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140609.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Grand entrance: Yokohama's Yulieski Gurriel celebrates after getting his third hit of the game in the BayStars' 5-1 win over the Eagles on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/08/more-sports/brave-blossoms-rally-beat-canada/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-08T20:16:49+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/w3-rugby-a-20140609.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-rugby-a-20140609.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Double team: Japan's Akihito Yamada (below) and Michael Leitch tackle Canada's Hubert Buydens during Japan's 34-25 win in Burnaby, British Columbia on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/09/baseball/japanese-baseball/uphill-battle-awaits-seibus-tanabe/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-09T23:52:34+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p13-jason-a-20140610.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-jason-a-20140610.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Long road ahead: Seibu Lions interim manager Norio Tanabe will have his work cut out for him this season.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/09/baseball/mlb/iwakuma-tanaka-to-face-each-other/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-09T23:59:15+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/09/baseball/japanese-baseball/softbanks-standridge-happy-homecoming-win-tigers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-10T03:40:43+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/w3-jball-a-20140610-e1402324378929.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140610.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Made it: Tohoku Rakuten's John Bowker slides to third base before Yokohama's Yulieski Gurriel can make the catch during the Eagles' 10-0 win on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/09/more-sports/nadal-wins-french-open/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-10T04:03:50+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p14-tennis-a-20140610.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-tennis-a-20140610.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Been here before: Rafael Nadal poses with the trophy after defeating Novak Djokovic 3-6, 7-5, 6-2, 6-4 in the final of the French Open on Sunday in Paris. Nadal won his fifth straight title, and ninth overall, on the clay at Roland Garros.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/09/soccer/j-league/cerezo-fire-manager-popovic/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-10T04:30:40+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/09/soccer/world-cup/thousands-turn-watch-japans-first-practice-session-brazil/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-10T13:32:35+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/2014-06-08T215651Z_01_MSH017_RTRIDSP_3_-BRAZIL-WORLDCUP-JAPAN.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[Japan's national soccer team players take part in a training session at the municipal stadium in the town of Sorocaba, Northwest of Sao Paulo]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan soccer players take part in a training session at Sorocaba Municipal Stadium on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/10/soccer/world-cup/chaos-reigns-fifa-world-cup-looms/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-10T22:39:56+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p14-soccer-a-20140611.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-soccer-a-20140611.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Embattled: FIFA president Sepp Blatter continues to face heavy criticism as he prepares to stand for a fifth term as the leader of soccer’s world governing body.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/10/baseball/mlb/tanaka-iwakuma-showdown-called-due-rain/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-10T22:43:25+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/10/more-sports/golf/matsuyama-aims-first-major-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-10T22:43:47+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/10/more-sports/date-krumm-reaches-second-round-aegon-classic/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-10T22:44:02+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/10/basketball/nba/love-demand-despite-never-making-playoffs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-10T22:50:55+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/11/baseball/mlb/mlb-star-squad-face-samurai-japan-november/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-11T04:00:04+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/10/soccer/world-cup/brazil-ready-take-worlds-best-home-turf/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-10T23:14:47+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p15-world-cup-a-20140611.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p15-world-cup-a-20140611.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Cometh the hour: Lionel Messi will be looking to cement his legacy as one of the greatest players of all time by winning the World Cup with Argentina this summer. Messi failed to score a single goal in South Africa four years ago.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/10/basketball/pavlicevic-leave-wakayama-team-begins-massive-cost-cutting-measures-reports/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-10T23:18:30+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/w3-wakayama-a-20140611.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-wakayama-a-20140611.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Reportedly finished: Coach Zeljko Pavlicevic, who led the Wakayama Trians to the NBL Finals in May, is not in the team's plans for next season, according to published reports. The Trians are set for major cost-cutting initiatives, reports stated. KAZ NAGATSUKA]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/05/15/basketball/pavlicevic-leaving-shimane-to-coach-in-nbl/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-10T23:45:52+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/sk20130515b1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20130515b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[A solid foundation: Zeljko Pavlicevic guided the Shimane Susanoo Magic to three playoff appearances during his tenure with the club.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/07/soccer/world-cup/zaccheroni-not-satisfied-with-victory-over-zambia/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-11T18:15:43+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/11/soccer/world-cup/keeper-kawashima-not-worried-about-world-cup-ball/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-11T19:52:44+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/w1-soccer-a-20140612.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w1-soccer-a-20140612.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Flight control: Japan goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima trains with the official "Brazuca" World Cup ball at the team's training camp in Itu, Brazil on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/11/baseball/mlb/dice-k-mets-beat-brewers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-11T19:56:56+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/11/soccer/japan-ready-make-experience-count-fifth-world-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-11T19:59:45+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p18-scene-a-20140612.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p18-scene-a-20140612.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Date with destiny: Keisuke Honda will be instrumental to Japan's chances in the country's fifth straight World Cup this month in Brazil.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/11/soccer/world-cup/ogura-calls-truth-world-cup-bribery-allegations/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-11T23:22:03+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/11/baseball/japanese-baseball/giants-overcome-strong-effort-fighters-star-otani/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-11T23:22:34+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/w3-jball-a-20140612-e1402496349920.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140612.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Let's go home: The Giants' Yasuyuki Kataoka hits a tiebreaking RBI single against the Fighters in the 10th inning on Wednesday at Sapporo Dome.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/12/more-sports/nishikori-reaches-weber-quarters/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-12T19:49:19+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/12/soccer/world-cup/hasebe-says-hes-ready-for-world-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-12T19:49:20+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/12/basketball/wakayama-cant-afford-pavlicevic/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-12T19:50:10+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p11-ed-a-20140613.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p11-ed-a-20140613.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Rebuilding mode: Zeljko Pavlicevic (center) led the Wakayama Trians to an NBL championship runnerup finish this season, but his tenure has ended due to cost-cutting moves.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/12/baseball/mlb/mets-keeping-matsuzaka-in-starting-rotation/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-12T23:25:55+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/12/baseball/japanese-baseball/kaneko-capitalizes-clutch-lions-edge-carp/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-12T23:59:26+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/w3-jason-a-20140613-e1402583281377.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jason-a-20140613.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Helping the team: The Lions' Naoto Watanabe hits an RBI single in the seventh inning against the Carp on Thursday at Seibu Dome. Seibu defeated Hiroshima 5-4.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/13/baseball/japanese-baseball/lowly-lions-hammer-carp/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-13T23:08:59+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/w3-jball-a-20140614-e1402668439128.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140614.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Milestone: Seibu's Takeya Nakamura hits a home run — the 250th of his career — in the sixth inning of the Lions' 7-0 win over the Carp on Friday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/13/soccer/world-cup/yoshida-excited-to-face-cote-divoire-in-opener/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-13T23:25:22+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/w3-jsoccer-a-20140614.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20140614.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ready to go: Maya Yoshida is eager to get going at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/13/olympics/joc-grooms-young-athletes-for-international-success-at-elite-academy/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-14T00:11:07+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p14-kaz-b-20140614.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-kaz-b-20140614.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sowing the seeds: Miu Hirano dreams of competing for Japan at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/14/more-sports/nishikori-reaches-semifinal-round/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-14T22:18:45+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/14/more-sports/volleyball/argentina-prevails-japan-world-league-pool-d-opener/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-14T22:26:52+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/w3-jack-a-20140615.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jack-a-20140615.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[All-around presence: Argentina's Lucas Ocampo, setting the ball during Saturday's FIVB World League Pool D match against Japan at Komaki Park Arena, had a team-high 16 points in a 25-21, 25-20, 25-15 victory. FIVB]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/14/olympics/usoc-chief-calls-changes-bid-voting/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-14T22:30:11+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p26-ed-a-20140615.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p26-ed-a-20140615.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Future hopes: IOC president Thomas Bach says he wants to see Africa host the Olympics in the future, while pushing for more cities and nations to bid for the chance.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/14/soccer/world-cup/zaccheroni-wants-fear/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-14T22:31:15+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p26-jsoccer-a-20140615.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p26-jsoccer-a-20140615.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[No more talking: Japan manager Alberto Zaccheroni kicks a ball during a training session on Friday in Recife, Brazil.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/14/baseball/japanese-baseball/carp-like-fish-water-interleague/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-14T22:31:39+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p25-jason-a-20140615.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p25-jason-a-20140615.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Times are tough: Kenta Maeda and the Carp haven't won many games against Pacific League teams]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/14/basketball/star-guard-oga-lashes-jba/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-14T23:08:00+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/w3-kaz-a-20140615.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kaz-a-20140615.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Serious issue: Japan national team guard Yuko Oga says that if FIBA suspends the Japan Basketball Association for failing to solve the NBL/bj-league impasse it would have a huge negative impact for the sport in Japan. KAZ NAGATSUKA]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/14/baseball/japanese-baseball/sugano-holds-eagles-three-hits-stellar-outing/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-14T23:39:02+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/w3-jball-a-20140615-e1402756665557.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140615.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Solid work: Giants starter Tomoyuki Sugano fires a pitch against the Eagles on Saturday in Sendai. Sugano worked 7-1/3 scoreless innings in Yomiuri's 3-1 victory over Tohoku Rakuten.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/14/baseball/proposed-npb-expansion-appears-unlikely/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-14T23:39:14+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/13/soccer/world-cup/hodgson-giving-nothing-away-ahead-of-opener/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-15T08:50:53+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p13-premier-report-a-20140614.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-premier-report-a-20140614.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Roy Hodgson]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/13/more-sports/volleyball/japan-spikers-striving-for-better-results-at-home/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-15T08:54:35+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/w3-volleyball-a-20140614.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-volleyball-a-20140614.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Clear mission: Japan will be aiming for its first victory in the FIVB World League when it takes on Argentina this weekend.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/15/more-sports/volleyball/argentina-spikers-triumph-japan-second-straight-day/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-15T20:12:47+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/w3-jack-a-20140616.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jack-a-20140616.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Timing is everything: Argentina's Federico Pereyra, who had a match-high 19 points, spikes the ball against Japan in Sunday's FIVB World League Pool D action in Komaki, Aichi Prefecture. Argentina defeated Japan 25-21, 25-19, 23-25, 25-17. FIVB]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/15/soccer/world-cup/zaccheroni-searches-answers-cote-divoire-defeat/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-15T20:32:10+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/w3-zaccheroni-a-20140616.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-zaccheroni-a-20140616.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Crowded out: Keisuke Honda takes on the Cote d'Ivoire defense during Japan's 2-1 loss at the 2014 World Cup on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/15/soccer/world-cup/fitness-gamble-pays-toure/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-15T20:33:02+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/w3-toure-a-20140616.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-toure-a-20140616.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tower of power: Japan's Yasuhito Endo (right) and Hotaru Yamaguchi (left) try to stop Cote d'Ivoire's Yaya Toure during their World Cup Group C game in Recife, Brazil on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/15/baseball/japanese-baseball/sakamoto-giants-rally-past-eagles-ninth/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-15T21:57:53+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/w3-jball-a-20140616-e1402836893695.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140616.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Group effort: The Giants staged a comeback in the ninth inning against the Eagles at Kobo Stadium in Sendai on Sunday. Yomiuri defeated Tohoku Rakuten 3-2.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/15/more-sports/yoshida-icho-claim-national-titles-new-weight-classes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-15T21:58:27+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/w3-wrestling-a-20140616-e1402836937994.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-wrestling-a-20140616.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Victorious effort: Three-time Olympic gold medalist Saori Yoshida grabs the 53-kg division title at the National Invitational Championships on Sunday in Tokyo.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/15/soccer/world-cup/japan-blows-lead-lose-world-cup-opener/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-16T00:42:50+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p1-w1-soccer-d-20140616.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p1-w1-soccer-d-20140616.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Wilfried Bony of Cote d’Ivoire scores during a slippery World Cup opening match against Japan in Recife, Brazil, on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/15/soccer/world-cup/japan-players-reflect-loss-cote-divoire/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-16T12:12:31+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/w3-kagawa-a-20140616.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kagawa-a-20140616.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Back to the drawing board: Japan's Shinji Kagawa, chased by Cote d'Ivoire's Cheik Tiote during Saturday's World Cup Group C match, says his team's lack of aggressiveness was a big factor in the loss.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/16/soccer/cerezo-hire-pezzaiuoli-as-manager/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-16T22:33:26+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/16/more-sports/football/x-leagues-obic-to-play-game-in-u-s/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-16T22:33:27+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/16/baseball/japanese-baseball/interleague-title-up-for-grabs-as-giants-buffaloes-clash/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-16T22:36:36+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/16/soccer/world-cup/kagawa-laments-poor-personal-performance/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-16T22:41:23+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p16-kagawa-a-20140617.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p16-kagawa-a-20140617.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[More work to do: Shinji Kagawa was not pleased with his performance during Japan's loss to Cote d'Ivoire on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/16/baseball/mlb/illness-forces-dice-k-leave-one-inning/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-16T22:43:32+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p15-mlb-a-20140617.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p15-mlb-a-20140617.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Under the weather: Daisuke Matsuzaka pitches against the Padres on Sunday in New York.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/17/baseball/mlb/mcgehee-continuing-benefit-playing-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-17T19:25:13+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p13-man-about-sports-a-20140618.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-man-about-sports-a-20140618.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Stellar start: Miami Marlins third baseman Casey McGehee, who played for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles last season, is batting .313 through Monday. REUTERS/USA TODAY SPORTS]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/17/soccer/world-cup/dempsey-scores-early-brooks-late-u-s-edges-ghana/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-17T19:37:20+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p14-usa-a-20140618.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-usa-a-20140618.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Early strike: Clint Dempsey of the United States moves in to score against Ghana goalkeeper Adam Kwarasey in Natal, Brazil, on Monday. The U.S. won 2-1.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/17/baseball/japanese-baseball/new-lions-slugger-mejia-relishes-opportunity-play-npb/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-17T19:58:32+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/w3-mejia-a-20140618.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-mejia-a-20140618.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[New beginning: Seibu's Ernesto Mejia says he views playing in Japan as a fresh start in his career.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/17/baseball/japanese-baseball/eagles-manager-hoshino-starts-physical-rehab/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-17T23:33:23+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/17/baseball/npb-aims-use-asia-series-showcase-baseball-ioc/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-17T23:34:02+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/17/baseball/japanese-baseball/giants-wallop-buffaloes-showdown-npbs-winningest-teams/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-18T10:03:07+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/w3-jason-a-20140618-e1403015503973.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jason-a-20140618.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Providing a spark: The Giants' Hisayoshi Chono strokes a two-run triple in the fourth inning against the Buffaloes on Tuesday at Tokyo Dome. Yomiuri defeated Orix 8-0, extending its winning streak to seven games.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/18/soccer/japan-facing-early-exit-if-mistakes-go-unheeded-against-greece/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-18T11:17:00+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p14-scene-a-20140619.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-scene-a-20140619.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Second chance: Keisuke Honda (center) admitted he was 'shocked' by the manner of Japan's defeat to Cote d'Ivoire in its opening match of the 2014 World Cup.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/18/soccer/world-cup/upbeat-okubo-lightens-mood-japan-camp/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-18T23:24:54+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/w3-jsoccer-a-20140619.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20140619.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Onward and upward: Forward Yoshito Okubo insists the mood in Japan's camp is not gloomy ahead of Thursday's game against Greece despite losing their World Cup opener to Cote d'Ivoire.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/18/more-sports/nishikori-seeded-10th-wimbledon/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-18T23:25:35+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/w3-tennis-a-20140619.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-tennis-a-20140619.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Grand challenge: Kei Nishikori is hoping to bounce back from a poor showing at the French Open when Wimbledon begins later this month.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/18/baseball/japanese-baseball/fighters-star-otani-cages-tigers-koshien/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-18T23:37:25+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/w3-jball-a-20140619-e1403102130959.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140619.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Star in the making: Fighters starter Shohei Otani pitches against the Tigers on Wednesday at Koshien Stadium. Hokkaido Nippon Ham won 4-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/18/baseball/japanese-baseball/italian-pitcher-maestri-keeping-eye-world-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-19T00:52:08+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p13-jason-a-20140619.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-jason-a-20140619.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Forza Italia: Buffaloes pitcher Alex Maestri is eagerly tracking the progress of the Italian national team during the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/19/soccer/world-cup/chile-sends-defending-champion-spain-crashing-world-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-19T19:34:12+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p10-chile-a-20140620.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p10-chile-a-20140620.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Backbreaker: Chile's Eduardo Vargas (right) scores past Spain's Iker Casillas (left) and Sergio Ramos in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/19/basketball/wisman-returns-to-tochigi-brex/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-19T19:47:40+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/19/baseball/japanese-baseball/otani-downplays-leg-cramps-says-hes-ready-to-swing-bat-again/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-19T22:52:02+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/19/baseball/japanese-baseball/hawks-stay-hunt-fifth-interleague-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-19T23:38:09+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/w3-jball-a-20140620-e1403188021917.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140620.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The start of something big: Hawks slugger Lee Dae-ho hits a solo home run in the third inning to break a scoreless tie against the Swallows on Thursday at Jingu Stadium. Fukuoka Softbank routed Tokyo Yakult 7-2.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/19/more-sports/football/cameron-fujitsu-frontiers-aim-pearl-bowl-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-19T23:38:15+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/w3-hiroshi-a-20140620.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-hiroshi-a-20140620.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[NCAA product: Former Louisiana Tech quarterback Colby Cameron is looking for his first X League championship with the Fujitsu Frontiers. HIROSHI IKEZAWA]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/20/soccer/world-cup/japans-world-cup-chances-go-wire-0-0-draw-greece/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-20T13:56:05+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/w1-wcjpngreece-a-20130621.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w1-wcjpngreece-a-20130621.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan’s Atsuto Uchida (right) is fouled by Giorgios Samaras of Greece during their Group C match Thursday in Natal, Brazil, in the 2014 World Cup.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/20/soccer/world-cup/ibrahimovic-shows-up-in-brazil/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-20T19:49:57+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/20/more-sports/brave-blossoms-expect-tough-test-against-azzurri/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-20T20:21:23+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/20/soccer/world-cup/japan-players-say-man-advantage-hurt-helped-greece/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-20T20:22:09+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/w3-jsoccer-a-20140621.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20140621.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nowhere to run: Japan forward Yoshito Okubo and Greece midfielder Giannis Maniatis (2) vie for the ball during their Group C football match at the World Cup on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/20/soccer/englands-weaknesses-exposed-in-two-defeats/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-20T22:13:02+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/2014-06-19T211910Z_01_DH176_RTRIDSP_3_SOCCER-WORLD-M23-URU-ENG.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[England's Rooney walks on the pitch at the end of their 2014 World Cup Group D soccer match against Uruguay in Sao Paulo]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Disappointing defeat: England's Wayne Rooney walks off the pitch after their Group D match against Uruguay on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/20/more-sports/volleyball/france-japan-have-different-objectives-for-fivb-world-league-encounter/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-20T22:25:36+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/w3-jack-a-20140621.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jack-a-20140621.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[In the lead: Outside spiker Earvin Ngapeth and his French teammates meet Japan in the FIVB World League Intercontinental competition on Saturday and Sunday in Kyoto. France leads Pool D with a 7-1 record.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/20/more-sports/swimming/swimmers-yamamoto-suzuki-takahashi-establish-national-records-at-japan-open/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-20T23:04:49+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/w3-swim-a-20140621-e1403272826660.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-swim-a-20140621.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[New standard: Kohei Yamamoto sets a national record in the men's 1,500-meter freestyle on Friday in the Japan Open, completing the race in 14 minutes, 54.80 seconds at Tokyo Tatsumi International Swimming Center.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/20/baseball/japanese-baseball/hawks-pound-out-18-hits-en-route-to-victory-over-swallows/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-20T23:20:13+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/w3-jball-a-20140621-e1403273831665.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140621.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hit parade: The Hawks' Yuya Hasegawa raps out a hit in the third inning against the Swallows on Friday at Jingu Stadium. Fukuoka Softbank scored seven runs in the third in a 9-6 win over Tokyo Yakult.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/21/soccer/world-cup/costa-rica-stuns-italy-reach-last-16/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-21T09:57:41+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/FBL-WC-2014-MATCH24-ITA-467371-01-02.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[FBL-WC-2014-MATCH24-ITA--467371-01-02]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Costa Rica forward Bryan Ruiz heads the ball past Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon during Friday's Group D match at the Pernambuco Arena in Recife.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/21/more-sports/swimming/seto-prevails-mens-200-butterfly/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-21T23:54:08+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/21/more-sports/japan-earns-historic-win-italy/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-22T00:15:46+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/w3-rugby-a-20140622.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-rugby-a-20140622.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kick it up a notch: Japan full-back Ayumu Goromaru leads the charges as a group of players converge on Italy's Manoa Vosawai (second left) during their match on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/21/baseball/japanese-baseball/hawks-bring-giants-take-interleague-lead/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-22T00:30:43+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/w3-jball-a-20140622-e1403362534909.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140622.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[How about two: The Hawks' Yuichi Honda attempts to turn a double play as the Giants' Yoshiyuki Kamei slides into second on Saturday at Tokyo Dome. Softbank won 3-1.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/21/soccer/world-cup/kagawa-accepts-fate/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-22T00:32:12+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p28-kagawa-a-20140622.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p28-kagawa-a-20140622.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Final fight: Shinji Kagawa (right) and Yoichiro Kakitani (left) take part in a training session at Japan's World Cup base in Itu, Brazil on Friday.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/21/soccer/world-cup/drab-draw-leaves-japan-hoping-miracles/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-22T13:22:00+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p28-scene-b-20140622.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p28-scene-b-20140622.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[No way through: Yoshito Okubo and Japan endured a frustrating 90 minutes in a 0-0 draw with Greece at the World Cup on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/21/more-sports/volleyball/france-makes-short-work-japan-world-league-match/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-22T15:53:04+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/w3-jack-a-20140622-e1403362559691.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jack-a-20140622.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Towers of power: Members of the Japan team attempt to block an attack from France's Marechal Nicolas (16) during their World League match on Saturday in Kyoto.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/19/olympics/summer-olympics/holding-2020-games-august-dangerous/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-22T15:58:49+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p11-whiting-a-20140620.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p11-whiting-a-20140620.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Huge difference: When Ethiopia's Abebe Bikila won the marathon at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics on Oct. 24, 1964, the high temperature in the capital was 16 C. The men's marathon will be run on Aug. 9 during the 2020 Games. The temperature on that date in 2013 was a record 34 C.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/22/soccer/world-cup/power-play-japans-dna-admits-zaccheroni/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-22T18:31:59+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p14-jsoccer-a-20140623.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-jsoccer-a-20140623.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Power struggle: National team manager Alberto Zaccheroni addresses the media in Itu, Brazil, on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/22/basketball/basketball-star-tokashiki-ready-test-ability-world-championship/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-22T18:59:52+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p13-kaz-a-20140623.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-kaz-a-20140623.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[World domination: Ramu Tokashiki is hoping to shine at the world championship in Turkey this September after being named MVP at last year's Asia Championship.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/22/baseball/mlb/royals-aoki-placed-dl/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-22T19:00:34+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/22/more-sports/volleyball/france-spikers-prevail-japan-world-league/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-22T19:19:05+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/w3-jack-a-20140623.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jack-a-20140623.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Playing the angles: France's Kevin Tillie earns a point against Japan during Sunday's FIVB World League Pool D match in Kyoto. France defeated Japan in four sets, improving to 9-1 on the season. FIVB]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/22/baseball/japanese-baseball/giants-pound-hawks-snatch-interleague-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-22T21:33:38+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/w3-jason-a-20140623-e1403439770828.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jason-a-20140623.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Offensive force: The Giants' Shuichi Murata, congratulated by teammate Yoshiyuki Kamei in the second inning, drove in four runs on Sunday against the Hawks. Yomiuri defeated Fukuoka Softbank 10-5.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/20/basketball/shiga-promotes-female-manager-morita-to-assistant-coach/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-22T21:34:52+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/22/more-sports/swimming/koseki-zooms-title-mens-200m-breaststroke-japan-open/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-22T22:00:45+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/w3-swim-a-20140623-e1403441964570.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-swim-a-20140623.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Stellar effort: Hirofumi Ikebata wins the men's 100-meter butterfly in 51.89 seconds at the Japan Open on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/22/basketball/kawachi-appointed-jba-board/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-22T22:01:16+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/23/soccer/world-cup/teenager-origis-late-winner-puts-belgium-last-16/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-23T11:01:41+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/2014-06-22T184549Z_01_LYJ828_RTRIDSP_3_SOCCER-WORLD-M31-BEL-RUS.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[Belgium's Origi shoots to score a goal against Russia in front of Russia's Ignashevich during their 2014 World Cup Group H soccer match at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Belgium's Divock Origi scores during Sunday's Group H match against Russia at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/23/more-sports/boxing-2/yaegashi-inoue-to-defend-titles-in-twin-bill/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-23T23:01:16+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/23/soccer/world-cup/honda-believes-japan-can-still-find-way-next-stage/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-23T23:09:45+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p14-japan-a-20140624.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-japan-a-20140624.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Miracle man: Keisuke Honda hasn't given up on Japan's chances of reaching the World Cup knockout stage just yet.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/23/baseball/japanese-baseball/huffman-gets-slam-marines-rout-swallows/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-23T23:11:13+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/w3-jball-a-20140624-e1403532325550.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140624.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Big introduction: Chiba Lotte's Chad Huffman hits a home run in the third inning of the Marines' 10-3 win over the Swallows on Monday night at Jingu Stadium.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/23/more-sports/swimming/irie-rediscovers-mojo-difficult-year-pool/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-24T14:42:28+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/24/more-sports/football/seagulls-outlast-frontiers-wild-pearl-bowl/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-24T19:58:06+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p15-hiroshi-a-20140625.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p15-hiroshi-a-20140625.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Primary target: Obic's Noriaki Kinoshita scored two touchdowns and had 236 yards receiving on eight catches in Monday's 37-34 victory over Fujitsu in the Pearl Bowl Final.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/24/basketball/nba/spurs-set-example-rest-league-consistency/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-24T20:01:51+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p15-nba-report-a-20140625.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p15-nba-report-a-20140625.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Legendary performer: Spurs big man Tim Duncan has won five NBA titles during his sensational career.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/24/soccer/j-league/gamba-defender-kaji-join-mls-club-chivas-usa/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-24T23:10:45+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/25/soccer/world-cup/martinez-double-sends-japan-crashing-world-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-25T14:12:05+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/w1-s1-worldcup-a-20140626.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[A soccer fan wearing mask of Japan's national soccer player Nagatomo reacts after Japan was defeated in their World Cup match against Colombia, in Tokyo]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[A soccer fan wearing a mask of Japan’s Yuto Nagatomo holds his head in his hands next to a mock World Cup trophy in Tokyo’s Shibuya Ward after the Samurai Blue were defeated 4-1 in their World Cup match against Colombia on Tuesday. ]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/25/soccer/world-cup/suarez-bite-pays-off-for-gamblers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-25T21:01:39+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/25/soccer/world-cup/zaccheroni-left-regrets/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-25T23:16:49+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/w3-zaccheroni-a-20140626.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-zaccheroni-a-20140626.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Pep talk: National team manager Alberto Zaccheroni admits he could have done better in managing the mental state of his players.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/25/soccer/world-cup/honda-vows-fight-despite-defeat/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-25T23:17:31+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/w3-honda-a-20140626.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-honda-a-20140626.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Start with a bang: Keisuke Honda (left) scored Japan's opening goal of the 2014 World Cup but could not live up to expectations thereafter.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/25/baseball/japanese-baseball/swallows-rout-marines/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-25T23:18:29+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/w3-jball-a-20140626-e1403705501560.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140626.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Blow it open: The Swallows' Hiroyasu Tanaka hits a two-run triple against the Chiba Lotte Marines on Wednesday at Jingu Stadium. The Swallows won 14-3.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/25/more-sports/venus-overcomes-spirited-challenge-nara-second-round-wimbledon/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-25T23:18:35+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/w3-tennis-a-20140626-e1403705536202.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-tennis-a-20140626.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Well played: Kurumi Nara (right) shakes hands with Venus Williams after their second-round match at Wimbledon on Wednesday. Williams won 7-6 (7-4), 6-1.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/26/basketball/lang-joins-jazz-as-assistant-coach/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-26T19:47:50+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/26/basketball/isa-lead-champion-ryukyu-next-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-26T20:08:22+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/26/soccer/results-show-japan-still-far-from-ready-for-prime-time/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-26T23:36:22+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p12-andrew-a-20140627.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p12-andrew-a-20140627.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Back to the drawing board: Japan's Shinji Kagawa (10) and his teammates didn't rise to the occasion at the World Cup in Brazil.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/26/baseball/japanese-baseball/baystars-finish-winning-record-interleague-play/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-26T23:46:37+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/w3-jball-a-20140627-e1403793703557.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140627.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Significant play: BayStars slugger Yulieski Gurriel hits a first-inning sacrifice fly against the Fighters on Thursday at Yokohama Stadium. Yokohama defeated Hokkaido Nippon Ham 2-1.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/26/more-sports/ufc-returning-saitama-sept-20/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-26T23:47:27+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/w3-jason-a-20140627.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jason-a-20140627.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Promotion time: UFC heavyweights Mark Hunt (left) and Roy Nelson attend a news conference on Thursday in Tokyo. They'll square off on Sept. 20 at Saitama Super Arena. JASON COSKREY]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/27/soccer/outlook-grim-for-england-following-debacle-in-brazil/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-27T19:01:04+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/27/basketball/nba/cavaliers-tab-wiggins-with-first-pick-in-draft/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-27T19:01:37+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p13-nba-a-20140628.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-nba-a-20140628.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Top choice: NBA commissioner Adam Silver congratulates Andrew Wiggins after he was selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers as the No. 1 pick in the 2014 NBA Draft on Thursday in New York.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/27/basketball/upcoming-bj-league-season-set-oct-4-start/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-27T20:32:58+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/27/soccer/world-cup/chiellini-says-suarez-ban-excessive/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-27T21:22:22+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/27/baseball/japanese-baseball/maeda-seven-carp-teammates-selected-by-fans-for-all-star-series/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-27T21:56:32+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/27/baseball/japanese-baseball/hurler-maeda-guides-carp-to-sixth-straight-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-27T23:21:18+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/w3-jball-a-201406281.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3 jball-a 20140628]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The right stuff: Carp ace Kenta Maeda holds the BayStars scoreless in a seven-inning outing on Friday at Yokohama Stadium. Hiroshima defeated Yokohama 6-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/28/soccer/world-cup/stojkovic-denies-being-approached-about-managing-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-28T12:08:56+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/w1-jsoccer-a-20140629.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w1-jsoccer-a-20140629.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[In demand: Dragan Stojkovic is reportedly one of the JFA's candidates to replace Alberto Zaccheroni as manager of Japan's national team.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/28/baseball/mlb/tanaka-unlikely-pitch-star-game/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-28T23:15:30+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/w3-tanaka-a-20140629.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-tanaka-a-20140629.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sitting this one out: If Masahiro Tanaka makes his start on July 13, the rookie will be ineligible to pitch in the MLB All-Star Game on July 15 in Minneapolis.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/28/more-sports/ufc-plans-ambitious-project-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-28T23:15:09+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/w3-jason-a-20140629.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jason-a-20140629.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Let's get ready to rumble: UFC president Dana White (left) says he would like to put on more UFC events in Japan in the future. UFC will host an event in Saitama on Sept. 20.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/28/baseball/japanese-baseball/mejia-leads-charge-lions-rally-past-hawks/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-28T23:15:59+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140629.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Twice as nice: Seibu's Ernesto Mejia hits his second home run of the game in the seventh inning of the Lions' 8-6 win over the Hawks on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/28/figure-skating/hanyu-compete-cup-china/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-29T00:16:29+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/28/soccer/world-cup/fans-turn-greet-japan-team/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-29T00:16:36+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p27-briefs-1-a-20140629.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p27-briefs-1-a-20140629.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[We're back: The Samurai Blue arrive at Narita on Friday.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/28/olympics/ioc-visit-puts-spotlight-2020-venues-budget/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-29T18:07:29+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/w3-ed-a-20140629.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-ed-a-20140629.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[All for 2020: (From left) IOC Executive director for the Olympic Games Gilbert Felli, IOC vice president John Coates, Tokyo 2020 Olympic Committee president Yoshiro Mori, Tokyo 2020 CEO Toshio Muto, and JOC president Tsunekazu Takeda pose for pictures at a news conference on Friday.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/29/soccer/world-cup/fifa-came-hard-suarez-lack-remorse/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-29T19:47:24+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p16-fifa-a-20140630.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p16-fifa-a-20140630.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Insincere: Uruguay striker Luis Suarez was suspended for four months by FIFA for biting Italy's Giorgio Chiellini in a first-round match on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/29/soccer/world-cup/rodriguez-fires-colombia-uruguay-last-eight/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-29T19:49:42+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p16-colombia-a-20140630.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p16-colombia-a-20140630.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Catalyst: Colombia's James Rodriguez controls the ball against Uruguay on Saturday in Rio de Janeiro. Colombia won 2-0.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/29/soccer/world-cup/cesars-heroics-carry-brazil-past-chile-quarterfinals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-29T21:02:08+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p16-brazil-a-20140630.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p16-brazil-a-20140630.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sublime: Brazil's Julio Cesar makes a save against Chile in the penalty shootout on Saturday in Belo Horizonte.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/29/baseball/japanese-baseball/aizawa-homers-ninth-carp-storm-past-baystars/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-29T22:13:24+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/w3-jball-a-20140630-e1404047485117.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140630.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Game highlight: Carp veteran Tsubasa Aizawa hits a solo home run in the ninth inning against the BayStars on Sunday at Yokohama Stadium. Hiroshima beat Yokohama 7-5.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/29/more-sports/volleyball/japan-volleyball-squad-wraps-world-league-campaign-first-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-29T22:13:59+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/w3-volleyball-a-20140630.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-volleyball-a-20140630.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Staying aggressive: Japan's Takashi Dekita spikes against Germany during Sunday's FIVB World League Pool D match in Koshigaya, Saitama Prefecture. Japan defeated Germany in five sets.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/30/baseball/japanese-baseball/hoshino-wont-manage-pl-all-stars/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-30T19:31:35+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/30/soccer/j-league/tanaka-leaving-reysol-for-sporting/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-30T19:32:02+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/30/baseball/japanese-baseball/kamei-breathes-new-life-into-giants/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-30T19:49:14+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p15-jason-a-20140701.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p15-jason-a-20140701.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Stand tall: Giants outfielder Yoshiyuki Kamei was named the interleague MVP for the 2014 season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/30/sumo/hakuhos-focus-solely-on-capturing-30th-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-30T19:50:00+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/30/more-sports/nishikori-reaches-wimbledon-fourth-round-for-first-time/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-30T22:24:42+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/w3-nishikori-a-20140701.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-nishikori-a-20140701.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Finishing the job: Kei Nishikori plays a shot during his third-round win over Italy's Simone Bolelli at Wimbledon on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/01/soccer/zaccheroni-heads-home-to-italy/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-01T19:50:07+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/01/soccer/j-league/marinos-sign-rafinha-from-ulsan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-01T19:50:18+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/01/baseball/mlb/gomez-enthralls-jekyll-hyde-personas/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-01T20:12:55+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p19-man-about-sports-a-20140702.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p19-man-about-sports-a-20140702.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Potent bat: Milwaukee Brewers center fielder Carlos Gomez is hitting .310 through Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/01/soccer/world-cup/germany-prevails-algeria-extra-time-battle/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-01T20:29:45+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p20-germany-a-20140702.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p20-germany-a-20140702.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Net bound: Germany's Mesut Ozil (8) scores the decisive goal against Algeria in extra time on Monday in Porto Alegre, Brazil.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/01/soccer/world-cup/santos-remarks-spark-anger-greece/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-01T21:30:34+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/01/soccer/world-cup/jfa-technical-director-hara-charge-hiring-zaccheronis-successor/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-01T22:07:58+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/01/baseball/japanese-baseball/brazell-delivers-winning-blast-ninth-pal-standridge-hawks/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-01T23:26:23+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/w3-jason-a-20140702-e1404224660658.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jason-a-20140702.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Clutch at-bat: The Marines' Craig Brazell slugs a ninth-inning home run against the Hawks on Tuesday at Tokyo Dome. Chiba Lotte topped Fukuoka Softbank 1-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/02/baseball/mlb/ichiro-named-in-leaked-trade-talks/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-02T20:31:02+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/02/more-sports/nishikori-falls-raonic-fourth-round/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-02T20:59:00+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p13-nishikori-a-20140703.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-nishikori-a-20140703.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Road ends here: Kei Nishikori hits a return against Milos Raonic on Tuesday at Wimbledon. Raonic eliminated Nishikori.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/02/soccer/world-cup/maradona-says-coaching-venezuela-possibility/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-02T23:10:03+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/02/baseball/japanese-baseball/kokubo-sacrifice-fly-lifts-carp-giants/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-02T23:14:49+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/w3-jball-a-20140703-e1404310372509.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140703.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Too close for comfort: Hiroshima's Yoshihiro Maru scores the winning run on teammate Tetsuya Kokubo's sacrifice fly in the eighth inning against Yomiuri on Wednesday at Mazda Stadium. The Carp defeated the Giants 4-3.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/03/basketball/nash-returns-toyama-grouses-third-season-helm/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-03T23:04:27+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p9-ed-a-20140704.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p9-ed-a-20140704.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Still in the hunt: Coach Bob Nash led Toyama to the Final Four for the first time in May. He'll try to carry the Grouses to a title in the 2014-15 season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/03/baseball/japanese-baseball/iwasaki-dominates-hawks-shred-marines/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-03T23:04:48+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/w3-jball-a-20140704-e1404396165378.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140704.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Seventh heaven: Fukuoka Softbank's Yuki Yanagita hits a home run in the sixth inning of the Hawks' 7-0 win over the Marines on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/03/soccer/world-cup/fifa-committee-says-japan-undone-low-confidence-stamina-brazil/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-03T23:05:41+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/w3-jsoccer-a-20140704.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20140704.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Must do better: Japan lost 4-1 to Colombia in its final game at the 2014 World Cup to exit the competition with a record of one draw and two defeats.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/03/baseball/japanese-baseball/carp-set-make-splash-star-series/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-04T10:33:18+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/w3-jason-a-20140704.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jason-a-20140704.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Strength in numbers: Ace pitcher Kenta Maeda heads a contingent of eight Hiroshima Carp on the Central League roster for the 2014 NPB All-Star Series.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/04/more-sports/boxing-2/boxer-koki-kameda-joining-united-gym/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-04T20:41:51+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/04/basketball/backcourt-dynamo-takeno-takes-talents-to-akita/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-04T22:09:45+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/w3-ed-a-20140705.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-ed-a-20140705.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Consistent performer: Guard Akitomo Takeno helped the Rizing Fukuoka advance to the playoffs in each of his five seasons with the Western Conference team.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/05/baseball/japanese-baseball/sakamoto-mathieson-make-biggest-impact-for-victorious-giants/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-05T00:18:55+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/w3-jason-a-20140705.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3 jason-a 20140705]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Quick hands: Giants star Hayato Sakamoto strokes a two-run single in the second inning against the Dragons on Friday at Tokyo Dome. Sakamoto had three RBIs in Yomiuri's 4-3 win over Chunichi.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/05/soccer/world-cup/neymar-miss-germany-game-scolari/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-05T16:14:23+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/2014-07-04T233952Z_01_HIGHLIGHT-DEL156_RTRIDSP_3_SOCCER-WORLD-M-e1404518280310.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[REUTERS PICTURE HIGHLIGHT]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Brazil's Neymar grimaces as he is stretchered off the pitch in the closing minutes of Friday's match against Colombia at the Castelao arena in Fortaleza.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/05/baseball/infield-replacements-making-presence-felt/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-05T19:51:42+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p26-wayne-a-20140706.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p26-wayne-a-20140706.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ryosuke Kikuchi]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/05/baseball/japanese-baseball/cruz-settling-marines/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-05T19:55:45+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p25-jason-a-20140706.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p25-jason-a-20140706.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Man of the world: Chiba Lotte's Luis Cruz is pleased with where his career has taken him since leaving his native Mexico as a 17-year-old.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/05/basketball/casey-hill-named-golden-states-summer-league-coaching-staff/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-05T22:37:55+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/05/more-sports/boxing-2/bantamweight-champ-tomoki-kameda-face-thai-challenger-las-vegas/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-05T22:38:14+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/05/baseball/japanese-baseball/chono-leads-dragons-past-dragons-10th/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-05T23:03:56+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/w3-jball-a-20140706-e1404568971131.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140706.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The decisive blow: Giants star Hisayoshi Chono strokes a tiebreaking single in the 10th inning against the Dragons on Saturday at Tokyo Dome. Yomiuri defeated Chunichi 7-6. KYODO]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/06/baseball/japanese-baseball/hawks-rising-star-yanagita-gives-credit-mlb-legend-rodriguez/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-06T21:53:49+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/w3-yanagita-a-20140707-e1404646759149.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-yanagita-a-20140707.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Willing to learn: Hawks slugger Yuki Yanagita has benefited from the advice of former MLB great Ivan Rodriguez.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/06/more-sports/golf/ishikawa-wins-playoff-first-victory-two-years/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-06T21:54:07+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/w3-golf-a-20140707-e1404646746316.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-golf-a-20140707.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The wait is over: Ryo Ishikawa high-fives his caddie after winning the Shigeo Nagashima Invitational on Sunday in Chitose, Hokkaido.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/06/baseball/japanese-baseball/takahashi-lifts-giants-win-dragons/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-06T21:54:12+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/w3-jball-a-20140707-e1404646685306.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140707.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Three Musketeers: Giants players Yoshinobu Takahashi (left), Hirokazu Sawamura (center) and Hirokazu Ibata pose for pictures after their hero interview following Yomiuri's victory over Chunichi on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/06/baseball/mlb/uehara-credited-win-herreras-walk-hit/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-06T21:55:05+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/w3-mlb-a-20140707.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-mlb-a-20140707.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[In the clutch: The Red Sox celebrate their walk-off victory over the Orioles on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/06/soccer/world-cup/dutch-beat-costa-rica-shootout-advance-world-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-06T21:55:10+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/w3-soccer-dutch-a-20140707.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-soccer-dutch-a-20140707.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[On to the next one: Netherlands players begin to celebrate after winning their penalty shootout against Costa Rica in the quarterfinals of the World Cup on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/06/soccer/world-cup/substitute-krul-living-dream-helping-send-dutch-world-cup-semifinals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-06T21:55:15+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/w3-krul-a-20140707.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-krul-a-20140707.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[I got this: Netherlands goalkeeper Tim Krul saves the final penalty during the shootout against Costa Rica on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/07/baseball/mlb/tanaka-chosen-for-mlb-all-star-game/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-07T11:44:58+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/w1-tanaka-a-20140708.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w1-tanaka-a-20140708.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Seeing stars: New York Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka has been named to the MLB All-Star Game in his first season in the majors.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/07/baseball/japanese-baseball/baystars-gourriel-line-rare-honor/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-07T22:52:11+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/w3-jason-a-20140708.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jason-a-20140708.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Rising through the ranks: Yulieski Gourriel (right) has been an almost instant hit for manager Kiyoshi Nakahata and the BayStars.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/07/rugby/japan-to-host-maori-all-blacks-series/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-07T22:56:48+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/07/soccer/j-league/kakitani-leaves-cerezo-basel/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-07T23:06:57+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/w3-kakitani-a-20140707-e1404735495621.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kakitani-a-20140707.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yoichiro Kakitani]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/08/baseball/japanese-baseball/june-mvp-winners-announced/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-08T21:42:38+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/08/basketball/nba/new-utah-jazz-assistant-coach-lang-grateful-past-coaching-experiences-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-08T21:44:37+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/w3-kaz-a-20140709.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kaz-a-20140709.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Moving on up: New Utah Jazz assistant coach Antonio Lang, seen while guiding the Mitsubishi Diamond Dolphins, says his coaching duties in Japan helped him land a job in the NBA.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/08/baseball/japanese-baseball/tigers-stretch-winning-streak-six/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-08T23:29:46+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/w3-jball-a-20140709-e1404829715800.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140709.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Knock on wood: The Tigers' Kosuke Fukudome hits a run-scoring single in the third inning against the Carp at Koshien Stadium on Tuesday. Hanshin defeated Hiroshima 3-1.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/08/figure-skating/sotnikova-headline-field-nhk-trophy/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-09T10:42:56+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p13-jack-a-20140709.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-jack-a-20140709.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Coming to Japan: Sochi Olympic champion Adelina Sotnikova, who was awarded the gold medal in controversial fashion over Yuna Kim, will skate in the NHK Trophy in Osaka in November.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/08/soccer/world-cup/time-fans-media-get-real-samurai-blue/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-09T17:07:38+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p14-jack-a-20140709.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-jack-a-20140709.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Poor judgment: Keisuke Honda put unnecessary pressure on himself and teammates by making grand predictions for the Samurai Blue's success at the 2014 World Cup.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/09/basketball/fiba-outlines-big-ambitions-3x3-basketball/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-09T22:56:32+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p15-kaz-a-20140710.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p15-kaz-a-20140710.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[New attitude: FIBA director Alex Sanchez (second from left) is hoping 3x3 basketball will be added to the program for the 2020 Olympics.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/09/baseball/japanese-baseball/goto-goes-deep-baystars-blank-giants/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-09T23:34:33+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/w3-jball-a-20140710-e1404916398536.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140710.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Flying start: Yokohama's Taketoshi Goto hits a three-run home run in the first inning of the BayStars' 3-0 win over the Giants in Naha on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/10/soccer/world-cup/argentina-defeats-netherlands-penalties-advances-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-10T19:38:39+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p9-argentina-a-20140711.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p9-argentina-a-20140711.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Agony and ecstasy: Argentina's Maxi Rodriguez celebrates after his decisive penalty kick in the shootout against Jasper Cillessen of the Netherlands on Wednesday night in Sao Paulo. Argentina won 4-2 after a scoreless draw through extra time.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/10/basketball/kyoto-brings-back-star-forward-warren/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-10T22:49:27+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p10-ed-a-20140711.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p10-ed-a-20140711.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Key presence: Power forward Reggie Warren, a star for the past two seasons with the Rizing Fukuoka, will play for the Kyoto Hannaryz in 2014-15.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/10/baseball/japanese-baseball/pena-slugs-20th-homer-buffaloes-climb-back-first-place/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-10T23:16:26+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/w3-jball-a-20140711-e1405001691138.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140711.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Powerful swing: Wily Mo Pena hits a go-ahead, three-run home run in the sixth inning against the Hawks on Thursday at Yafuoku Dome. Orix beat Fukuoka Softbank 6-5.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/11/basketball/ryukyu-golden-kings-wont-re-sign-league-icon-newton/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-11T18:43:21+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p14-ed-a-20140712.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-ed-a-20140712.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Out the door: League legend Jeff Newton won't return to the Ryukyu Golden Kings for the 2014-15 season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/11/basketball/retired-shiga-lakestars-big-man-gomez-begins-new-career-in-coaching/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-11T20:31:52+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/11/baseball/japanese-baseball/tigers-cruise-past-giants-for-eighth-straight-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-11T23:27:12+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/w3-jason-a-20140712.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3 jason-a 20140712]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hit parade: Mauro Gomez finishes with three of the Tigers' 19 hits on Friday night against the Giants at Tokyo Dome. Hanshin defeated Yomiuri 12-5.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/12/baseball/mlb/messi-neymar-make-shortlist/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-12T23:01:24+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/12/basketball/3x3-basketball-circuit-makes-hot-start/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-12T23:08:53+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/w3-kaz-a-20140713.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kaz-a-20140713.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Beach life: Kenji Hilke of the GC Osaka.exe team takes a shot during the opening round of the 3x3 Premier.exe basketball circuit at Shonan Bellmare Hiratsuka Beach Park on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/12/baseball/japanese-baseball/maeda-leads-way-carp-snap-four-game-skid/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-12T23:09:05+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/w3-jball-a-20140713-e1405169408203.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140713.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Back on track: Hiroshima starting pitcher Kenta Maeda delivers during the Carp's 3-1 win over the Dragons at Nagoya Dome on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/12/baseball/japanese-baseball/luna-star-snub-despite-playing-high-level/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-12T23:10:44+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p26-jason-a-20140713.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p26-jason-a-20140713.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hector Luna]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/13/baseball/japanese-baseball/sugiuchi-fastest-to-strike-out-2000/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-13T19:54:49+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/13/more-sports/tomoki-kameda-beats-thai-foe-by-tko/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-13T19:54:52+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/13/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-wins-opener-nagoya/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-13T20:35:27+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p11-sumo-a-20140714-e1405250760616.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p11-sumo-a-20140714.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Powering to victory: Yokozuna Hakuho (left) outmuscles Aminishiki on the first day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/13/soccer/j-league/jef-united-chiba-reach-emperors-cup-third-round/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-13T22:30:23+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/13/baseball/japanese-baseball/sekimoto-slugs-seventh-inning-gram-slam-giants/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-14T06:22:20+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/w3-jball-a-20140714-e1405258131141.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140714.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The swing that changed the game: Hanshin's Kentaro Sekimoto bashes a seventh-inning grand slam against Yomiuri on Sunday at Tokyo Dome. The Tigers defeated the Giants 6-4. KYODO]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/14/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-strong-shohozan-nagoya/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-14T23:26:47+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p13-sumo-a-20140715-e1405347209915.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-sumo-a-20140715.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Easy does it: Hakuho takes down Shohozan on the second day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/14/baseball/japanese-baseball/swallows-rout-giants-tokyo-dome/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-14T23:27:18+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/w3-jball-a-20140715-e1405347203419.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140715.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hit parade: Tokyo Yakult's Tetsuo Yamada drives in a run during the Swallows' 12-1 win over the Giants at Tokyo Dome on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/13/basketball/nba/togashi-debuts-mavericks-summer-league-loss-knicks/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-14T23:59:00+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/15/more-sports/football/cfl-court-last-resort-many-years/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-15T21:15:48+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p13-man-about-sports-a-20140716.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-man-about-sports-a-20140716.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Another chance: Former Heisman Trophy winner Troy Smith, now playing QB for the Montreal Alouettes, has extended his pro career in the Canadian Football League.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/15/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-triumphs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-15T21:16:22+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p13-sumo-a-20140716-e1405426116196.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-sumo-a-20140716.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Timing is everything: Ozeki Kotoshogiku (right) takes control against Aoiyama on Tuesday at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/15/soccer/j-league/marinos-pounce-late-goal-scoring-chances-beat-sanfrecce/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-15T23:13:45+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/w3-jsoccer-a-20140716-e1405433482158.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20140716.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Summer joy: Marinos forward Sho Ito (16) celebrates his second-half goal with teammates, including Shohei Ogura, in Tuesday's J. League match against Sanfrecce. Yokohama beat Hiroshima 2-1. KYODO]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/15/baseball/japanese-baseball/fujinami-strikes-13-notches-first-career-complete-game/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-16T11:20:10+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/w3-jball-a-20140716-e1405433521159.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140716.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dominating performance: Tigers hurler Shintaro Fujinami fans 13 batters in a Tuesday game against the Dragons at Nagoya Dome. Hanshin defeated Chunichi 8-1. KYODO]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/16/baseball/japanese-baseball/npb-officials-welcome-return-series-mlb/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-16T22:07:17+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p14-npb-a-20140717.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-npb-a-20140717.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[National pride: Samurai Japan is scheduled to take on a group of MLB stars during a special series in November.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/16/sumo/basho-reports/harumafuji-crashes-defeat-nagoya-basho/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-16T23:03:42+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-sumo-a-20140717.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Man down: Yokozuna Harumafuji hits the ground during his bout against Yoshikaze at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/16/baseball/japanese-baseball/messenger-lights-dragons-tigers-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-16T23:04:33+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140717.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fire ball: Hanshin's Randy Messenger delivers a pitch during the Tigers' 2-0 win over the Dragons on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/17/olympics/murofushi-partners-with-tmdu/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-17T20:16:09+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/17/sumo/basho-reports/osunaarashi-upsets-kakuryu/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-17T20:45:33+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Stepping stone: Egyptian maegashira Osunaarashi (right) overpowers Kakuryu on Thursday at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament, beating a yokozuna for the first time.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/17/baseball/japanese-baseball/samurai-japan-announces-six-key-players-november-series-mlb-stars/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-17T21:57:09+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jason-a-20140718.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Picked for the national squad: (from left) Yomiuri Giants shortstop Hayato Sakamoto, Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles catcher Motohiro Shima, Orix Buffaloes outfielder Yoshio Itoi, manager Hiroki Kokubo, Orix pitcher Chihiro Kaneko, Hiroshima Carp pitcher Kenta Maeda and Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters outfielder Sho Nakata grab the spotlight on Thursday during a news conference in Tokyo to promote an NPB-MLB series, which will be held in November in Japan.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/17/basketball/larkai-helps-grow-game-nba-clinic-ghana/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-17T22:37:31+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p9-ed-a-20140718.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Giving pointers: Dzaflo Larkai, a three-time bj-league champion, works at a clinic last weekend in Ghana.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/15/sumo/will-nagoya-put-hakuho-within-reach-taihos-32-yusho-record/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-18T15:54:16+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/17/basketball/fiba-deadline-approaches-jba-leaders-say-merger-top-priority/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-18T18:35:38+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kaz-a-20140718.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Time to speak: Toshimitsu Kawachi, the bj-league commissioner, addresses the media on Thursday at a news conference in Tokyo.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/18/basketball/nba/togashi-turning-heads-at-nba-summer-league/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-18T18:43:55+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-ed-a-20140719.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Raising his profile: Guard Yuki Togashi has appeared in three NBA Summer League games for the Dallas Mavericks in Las Vegas.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/18/more-sports/nara-advances-to-istanbul-cup-quarterfinals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-18T19:41:47+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2014-07-18T23:31:19+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[On target: South Africa's Zolani Tete punches Teiru Kinoshita during the seventh round of their IBF vacant super flyweight title bout on Friday in Kobe. Tete won by unanimous decision. 　]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/18/sumo/basho-reports/egyptian-beats-another-yokozuna/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-18T23:42:27+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[KYODO_2031_140718_0292_0475]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Egyptian maegashira Osunaarashi pulls down yokozuna Harumafuji on Friday, the sixth day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/18/baseball/japanese-baseball/carp-standouts-spark-cl-lopsided-victory-star-series-opener/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-19T11:22:23+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Star attraction: Carp slugger Brad Eldred belts a two-run home run in the seventh inning in Game 1 of the NPB All-Star Series on Friday at Seibu Dome. The Central League beat the Pacific League 7-0.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/19/baseball/dimuro-witnessed-umpire-challenges-changes-years/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-19T23:40:56+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-wayne-a-20140720.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Short stint: Mike DiMuro seen as a Central League umpire in 1997.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/19/soccer/j-league/reds-resume-winning-ways-j-league-returns-break/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-19T23:49:38+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Back in the groove: Urawa's Tsukasa Umesaki (left) competes for the ball with Niigata's Leo Silva during Reds' 1-0 win on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/19/baseball/japanese-baseball/otani-fireballs-lead-pl-past-cl-star-game-2/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-19T23:50:04+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Speed demon: Pacific League starting pitcher Shohei Otani delivers during Game 2 of the NPB All-Star Series at Koshien Stadium on Saturday. The PL beat the CL 12-6 to earn a series split.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/19/sumo/basho-reports/upstart-osunaarashi-stumbles-nagoya/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-19T23:50:51+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shifting sands: Goeido (right) pushes Osunaarashi out of the ring at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/19/baseball/japanese-baseball/eldred-carp-like-chances-cl/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-19T23:51:07+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[All together now: The sizable Hiroshima Carp contingent made its presence felt during the 2014 NPB All-Star series.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/19/baseball/japanese-baseball/eldred-believes-carp-good-enough-make-impact-cl-pennant-race/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-20T13:24:10+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p26-jason-a-20140720.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[All together now: The sizable Hiroshima Carp contingent made its presence felt during the 2014 NPB All-Star series.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/20/baseball/japanese-baseball/arakaki-yamanaka-traded-to-swallows/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-20T19:23:21+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/19/olympics/new-sports-center-symbol-of-haitis-recovery/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-20T19:46:30+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[A place to train: United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (center) and IOC president Thomas Bach (right of center) watch young boxers at the new facilities at the Sport for Hope Centre in Port-au- Prince, Haiti.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/20/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-still-unbeaten-2/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-20T20:29:01+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[What he does best: Yokozuna Hakuho records a victory against Osunaarashi on Sunday at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/20/sumo/shoulder-injury-sidelines-sekiwake-tochiozan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-20T22:58:07+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/20/baseball/japanese-baseball/baystars-take-gurriel-active-roster/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-20T22:58:37+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/21/more-sports/boxing-2/murata-smooth-transition-pro-ranks/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-21T21:38:28+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Knock you out: Ryota Murata has gotten off to a perfect 4-0 start as a professional.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/21/baseball/japanese-baseball/buffaloes-resume-season-with-win-over-fighters/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-21T22:53:12+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2014-07-21T23:05:21+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Buffalo stance: Willy Mo Pena and Orix began the second half of the Pacific League season in first place.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/21/sumo/basho-reports/harumafuji-falls-hakuho-alone-top/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-21T23:05:31+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Old hand: Takekaze (front) pushes yokozuna Harumafuji out of the ring at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/21/soccer/j-league/return-shutdown-helps-forget-world-cup-woes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-21T23:05:37+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Paint it red: Ryota Moriwaki (left) and Urawa Reds beat Albirex Niigata on Saturday to stay top of the J. League table.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/21/more-sports/football/noll-lives-steelers-legacy/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-21T23:05:54+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Not forgotten: The Steelers plan to designate Sept. 7 "Chuck Noll Day."]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/21/soccer/uchida-out-with-inflamed-right-knee/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-21T23:06:45+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2014-07-22T19:31:43+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/22/sumo/basho-reports/yokozuna-hakuho-raises-record-10-0/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-22T20:39:13+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-sumo-a-20140723.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Another one bites the dust: Yokozuna Hakuho beats Takekaze on Tuesday at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/22/soccer/spanish-club-cordoba-signs-havenaar/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-22T20:39:36+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/22/soccer/ronaldo-expects-extraordinary-success-real-madrid-upcoming-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-22T21:25:06+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Famous face: Soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, a new spokesman for MTG, a Nagoya-based company specializing in beauty and wellness products, meets the press on Tuesday in Tokyo.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/22/baseball/japanese-baseball/fukudome-belts-winning-blast-12th/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-22T23:18:26+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Clutch at-bat: Tigers slugger Kosuke Fukudome hits a solo home run in the 12th inning against the Giants on Tuesday at Koshien Stadium. Hanshin defeated Yomiuri 3-2. KYODO]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/23/soccer/kakitani-eager-to-succeed-at-basel/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-23T22:49:58+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/23/baseball/japanese-baseball/yamada-beginning-flex-muscles-swallows/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-23T23:00:38+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[That's out of here: Yakult's Tetsuto Yamada has started to tap into his power at the plate in recent weeks.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/23/more-sports/football/dungy-backs-latest-remarks-sam/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-23T23:05:46+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p14-nfl-a-20140724.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-nfl-a-20140724.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Michael Sam]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/23/soccer/world-cup/japan-play-september-friendly-uruguay/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-23T23:09:40+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/23/baseball/japanese-baseball/rookie-yoshida-leads-buffs-past-fighters/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-23T23:10:28+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/w3-jball-a-20140724-e1406124239592.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140724.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Wrapped up: Yokohama's Tatsuhiko Kinjo is tagged out by Chunichi catcher Motonobu Tanishige during the Dragons' 6-3 win on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/23/soccer/j-league/urawa-sets-successive-shutout-record-win-tokushima/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-23T23:11:11+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/w3-jsoccer-a-20140724-e1406124395594.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20140724.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[No way through: Tokushima's Kohei Miyazaki (left) and Urawa's Tomoaki Makino compete for the ball during their J. League match on Wednesday night. Urawa won 2-0.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/23/basketball/ochiai-hoping-lift-japans-1-1-profile/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-23T23:11:49+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p13-jason-a-20140724.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-jason-a-20140724.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ready for the big time: Tomoya Ochiai tries to get around Takashi Yasumuro during the Red Bull King of the Rock Japan Finals on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/23/sumo/basho-reports/goeido-maintains-hoodoo-hakuho/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-23T23:14:01+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p13-sumo-a-20140724-e1406124778419.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-sumo-a-20140724.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nobody's perfect: Hakuho (left) gets to his feet after losing to Goeido at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/24/soccer/world-cup/aguirre-confirmed-japans-next-manager/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-24T21:49:17+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/w3-andrew-a-20140725.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-andrew-a-20140725.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[New leader: Javier Aguirre is the new Japan men's national team manager.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/24/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-alone-top/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-24T21:49:24+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p11-sumo-a-20140725-e1406205511985.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p11-sumo-a-20140725.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Strength for victory: Yokozuna Kakuryu shoves maegashira Tamawashi out of the raised ring on Thursday at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/24/more-sports/track-field/kiryu-claims-bronze-mens-100m-junior-worlds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-24T22:33:41+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/w3-kiryu-a-20140725-e1406205483907.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kiryu-a-20140725.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Solid finish: Yoshihide Kiryu places third in the men's 100-meter final on Wednesday at the IAAF World Junior Championships in Eugene, Oregon.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/24/more-sports/boxing-2/murata-scheduled-fight-mexican-luna-sept-5/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-24T22:43:04+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/w3-kaz-a-20140725.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kaz-a-20140725.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Preparation: Boxer Ryota Murata, who's 4-0 since turning pro, held a two-week training camp in Big Bear, California, earlier this month. He faces Mexican fighter Adrian Luna on Sept. 5 at Yoyogi National Gymnasium.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/24/baseball/japanese-baseball/veteran-slugger-despaigne-confident-he-can-produce-for-marines/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-24T23:02:47+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/24/baseball/japanese-baseball/eagles-skipper-hoshino-returns-team/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-24T23:07:43+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/w3-hoshino-a-20140725-e1406210603498.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-hoshino-a-20140725.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Senichi Hoshino]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/25/soccer/world-cup/nishimura-doesnt-dwell-on-world-cup-controversy/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-25T20:37:49+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p14-andrew-a-20140726.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-andrew-a-20140726.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Somebody has to do it: Japanese referee Yuichi Nishimura is confronted by Croatian players during the opening game of the 2014 World Cup in Sao Paulo on June 12.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/25/basketball/nba/lin-calls-time-on-linsanity/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-25T20:41:26+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/w3-lin-a-20140726.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-lin-a-20140726.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Time for a fresh start: Jeremy Lin (right) stands with Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak during his introductory news conference on Thursday in El Segundo, California.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/25/basketball/veteran-guard-murry-joins-hamamatsu/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-25T20:41:53+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/25/soccer/hannover-acquires-midfielder-kiyotake/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-25T23:01:12+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/25/baseball/japanese-baseball/imamiya-uses-fake-bunt-trickery-bat-control-to-guide-hawks-past-buffaloes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-25T23:30:06+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/w3-jball-a-20140726.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140726.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Welcome back: Eagles manager Senichi Hoshino, seen prior to Friday's game against the Fighters in Sendai, works his first game after a two-month leave of absence due to back problems. Hokkaido Nippon Ham beat Tohoku Rakuten 8-1.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/25/sumo/basho-reports/title-up-for-grabs-after-hakuho-handed-loss/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-25T23:44:30+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p13-sumo-a-20140726-e1406287918580.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-sumo-a-20140726.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Three's a crowd: Ozeki Kisenosato (right) defeats yokozuna Hakuho at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Friday. With the loss, Hakuho (11-2) now sits in a three-way tie for first place with two days remaining in the tournament.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/26/sumo/basho-reports/kotoshogiku-hakuho-keep-share-lead-kakuryu-falls/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-27T00:05:52+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p25-sumo-a-20140727-e1406385839203.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p25-sumo-a-20140727.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Last man standing: Kotoshogiku (left) shoves Takayasu out of the ring at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/26/baseball/japanese-baseball/hawks-beat-buffaloes-seize-first-place/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-27T00:07:17+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/w3-jball-a-20140727-e1406385850389.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140727.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Bird of prey: Fukuoka Softbank's Toru Hosokawa hits a two-run home run in the fourth inning of the Hawks' 3-1 win over the Buffaloes on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/27/baseball/mlb/elbow-pain-sends-matsuzaka-to-dl/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-27T20:14:41+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/27/more-sports/track-field/japan-nabs-relay-silver-at-world-juniors/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-27T21:36:32+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p13-track-a-20140728-e1406464429769.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13 track-a 20140728]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Teaming up: (From left) Japan's Yuki Koike, Yoshihide Kiryu, Takuya Kawakami and Masaharu Mori are seen after finishing second in the men's 4x100-meter relay final at the IAAF Junior World Championships on Saturday in Eugene, Oregon.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/27/basketball/jba-vacillates-clock-ticks-possible-fiba-suspension/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-27T22:18:04+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/27/soccer/j-league/reds-surrender-first-goal-660-minutes-draw-antlers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-27T23:04:46+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/w3-andrew-a-20140728-e1406467691617.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-andrew-a-20140728.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Give and take: Antlers' Gaku Shibasaki (left) and Reds' Yosuke Kashiwagi vie for the ball during Sunday's J. League match in Saitama. The teams settled for a 1-1 draw. KYODO]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/27/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-captures-30th-emperors-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-28T00:26:55+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p14-sumo-d-20140728-e1406460594551.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-sumo-d-20140728.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Familiar scene: Hakuho (left) on Sunday receives the Emperor's Cup for the 30th time in his illustrious career.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/27/baseball/japanese-baseball/otonari-triumphs-first-start-since-may-2013/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-28T07:17:51+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/w3-jball-a-20140728-e1406469802107.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140728.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Returning to work: Hawks left-hander Kenji Otonari, making his first start in more than a year, throws seven innings of three-hit, one-run ball on Sunday against the Buffaloes at Yafuoku Dome. Fukuoka Softbank defeated Orix 3-2. KYODO]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/28/baseball/japanese-baseball/orix-softbank-wary-spoilers-pl-race/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-28T22:56:53+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p16-jason-a-20140729.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p16-jason-a-20140729.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Long way to go: Kenta Imamiya and the Hawks hold a slim lead atop the Pacific League standings.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/28/sumo/ozeki-bound-goeido-fought-pain/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-28T22:57:15+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/w3-sumo-a-20140729-e1406555302620.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-sumo-a-20140729.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Talk of the town: Goeido reads Monday's newspapers after all but securing promotion to sumo's second-highest rank of ozeki at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/29/baseball/mlb/matsuzaka-almost-ready-to-throw/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-29T20:41:34+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/29/more-sports/star-contests-need-get-serious-give/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-29T20:53:40+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/29/baseball/japanese-baseball/matsui-leads-dragons-past-carp-10th/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-29T22:46:17+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/w3-jball-a-20140730-e1406641516838.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140730.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Final fight: Chunichi's Yusuke Matsui celebrates after hitting a two-run home run in the 10th inning of the Dragons' 3-1 win over the Carp on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/29/sumo/goeido-set-formal-promotion/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-29T22:46:38+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/w3-sumo-a-20140730-e1406635063714.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-sumo-a-20140730.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Goeido]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/29/more-sports/teenager-osaka-stuns-stosur-california/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-30T09:06:34+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/w3-tennis-a-20140730-e1406635023716.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-tennis-a-20140730.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Bank raid: Sixteen-year-old Naomi Osaka plays a shot during her first-round win over Samatha Stosur at the Bank of the West Classic on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/30/soccer/j-league/s-pulse-fire-manager-ghotbi/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-30T20:06:14+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/30/baseball/mlb/fujikawa-nears-return-from-injury/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-30T20:06:32+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/30/baseball/japanese-baseball/iida-outshines-matsui-rookie-duel-hawks-eagles/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-30T23:11:43+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/w3-jball-a-20140731-e1406729455189.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140731.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[High flyer: Fukuoka Softbank starting pitcher Yuya Iida delivers during the Hawks' 3-0 win over the Eagles on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/30/sumo/goeido-promoted-to-ozeki-for-september-basho/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-31T09:04:37+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/w1-sumo-a-20140731.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w1-sumo-a-20140731.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[On the rise: Newly promoted ozeki Goeido (right) and his stable elder Sakaigawa bow during a news conference on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/31/basketball/new-challenges-takeuchi-okada/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-31T19:59:02+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p10-kaz-a-20140801.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p10-kaz-a-20140801.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tall task: Swingman Yusuke Okada, seen here playing for the Toyota Alvark last season, is hoping to help turn around the Tsukuba Robots in the coming campaign.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/31/basketball/gunma-hires-longtime-nba-assistant-parker-new-coach/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-31T22:59:14+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/31/baseball/japanese-baseball/muranaka-tames-tigers-rout/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-31T23:27:34+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/w3-jball-a-20140801-e1406816771167.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140801.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[In control: Swallows starter Kyohei Muranaka strikes out six and holds the Tigers to one unearned run in eight innings on Thursday at Koshien Stadium. Tokyo Yakult defeated Hanshin 8-1.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/07/31/soccer/world-cup/star-neymar-eager-shine-upcoming-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-01T18:56:17+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/w3-andrew-a-20140801.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-andrew-a-20140801.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Positive outlook: Neymar says he's "feeling better and better all the time" weeks after suffering a serious back injury against Colombia at the World Cup. Neymar visited Tokyo on Thursday to shoot an advertisement for a bedmaker company.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/01/more-sports/alis-gloves-fetch-nearly-400000/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-01T19:08:59+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/01/baseball/mlb/fujikawa-nearing-return-to-cubs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-01T19:09:39+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/01/soccer/j-league/jfa-looking-into-changing-schedule/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-01T19:13:27+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/01/baseball/japanese-baseball/karashima-tosses-seven-solid-innings-benefits-from-teammates-timely-hits/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-01T23:41:51+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/w3-jball-a-20140802.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140802.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Serious business: The Eagles' Wataru Karashima fires a pitch in Friday's game against the Lions in Sendai. Tohoku Rakuten routed Seibu 7-1.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/02/baseball/mlb/tanaka-see-doctor-monday/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-02T22:50:02+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/02/soccer/j-league/nasu-rescues-urawa-point-sagan-take-top-spot/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-02T23:00:59+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/w3-jsoccer-a-20140803-e1406987448518.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20140803.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Take me higher: Vissel's Hiroyuki Komoto (far right) launches a header at the Urawa goal during the teams' 2-2 draw on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/02/baseball/japanese-baseball/utsumi-savors-win-giants-beat-carp/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-02T23:01:10+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/w3-jball-a-20140803-e1406987461904.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140803.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Back in the swing of things: Yomiuri manager Tatsunori Hara (left) talks to starting pitcher Tetsuya Utsumi on the mound during the sixth inning of the Giants' 3-1 win over the Carp on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/02/baseball/hair-raising-trend-sweep-across-npb-diamonds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-03T16:47:44+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p25-wayne-a-20140803.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p25-wayne-a-20140803.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Like a new man: Legendary Hanshin Tigers slugger Randy Bass is depicted on a 1986 telephone card with and without his trademark beard.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/03/baseball/japanese-baseball/sixth-inning-offensive-outburst-carries-carp-past-giants/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-04T06:44:54+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/w3-jason-a-20140804-e1407074114596.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jason-a-20140804.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Igniting the offense: The Carp's Shota Dobayashi hits a solo home run in the sixth inning against the Giants at Tokyo Dome on Sunday. Hiroshima defeated Yomiuri 7-2. KYODO]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/04/baseball/japanese-baseball/tigers-face-annual-road-trip-death-midst-cl-race/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-04T20:09:59+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p14-jason-a-20140805.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-jason-a-20140805.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[On the road again: The Tigers have their work cut out for them as they hit the road in the middle of the race for the Central League pennant.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/04/soccer/j-league/new-national-soccer-team-manager-aguirre-to-arrive-in-japan-next-week/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-04T23:14:44+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/05/baseball/mlb/matsuzaka-has-bullpen-session/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-05T23:25:16+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/05/more-sports/football/packers-honor-former-star-favre/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-05T23:27:08+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/05/baseball/japanese-baseball/standridge-guides-hawks-past-lions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-05T23:32:23+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/w3-jball-a-20140806-e1407248921732.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140806.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[All in the family: The Hawks celebrate after their win over the Lions on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/05/soccer/atletico-madrid-looking-into-kagawa/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-05T23:34:40+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/06/baseball/mlb/reliever-fujikawa-rejoins-cubs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-06T18:33:12+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/06/baseball/japanese-baseball/solid-pitching-15-hit-attack-carry-baystars-past-giants/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-06T23:18:12+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/w3-jball-a-20140807-e1407334507799.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140807.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Game to remember: The BayStars' Hitoshi Tamura slugs a two-run home run in the second inning against the Yomiuri Giants on Wednesday at Yokohama Stadium. Tamura finished with three hits in Yokohama's 6-2 victory over Yomiuri.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/06/soccer/j-league/leandro-penalty-guides-reysol-past-argentine-side-lanus/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-06T23:19:05+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/w3-jsoccer-a-20140807-e1407334414882.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20140807.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[On the mark: Reysol striker Leandro scores on a penalty kick late in the second half against Lanus on Wednesday at Hitachi Stadium. The J. League squad retained its Suruga Bank Championship trophy with a 2-1 victory.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/07/soccer/van-marwijk-in-talks-with-s-korea/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-07T21:45:04+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/07/more-sports/golf/matsuyama-aiming-for-pga-success/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-07T21:45:06+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/07/basketball/aomori-warns-foreign-players-fraudulent-agents/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-07T21:53:40+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p9-ed-a-20140808.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p9-ed-a-20140808.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Headed to Japan: Forward Kyle Richardson, seen in action for Portland State last season, will begin his pro career with the Aomori Wat's.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/07/baseball/japanese-baseball/dragons-wada-sidelined-with-broken-bone-in-right-wrist/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-07T21:56:52+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/07/soccer/world-cup/japan-mens-soccer-squad-to-face-jamaica-brazil-in-fall/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-07T22:17:49+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/07/baseball/japanese-baseball/miura-tosses-complete-game-victory-giants/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-07T22:59:07+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/w3-jball-a-20140808-e1407419871726.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140808.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Vintage form: BayStars hurler Daisuke Miura fires a pitch in Thursday's game against the Giants at Yokohama Stadium. Miura went the distance in Yokohama's 10-1 win over Yomiuri.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/08/baseball/japanese-baseball/giants-beat-dragons-to-end-losing-streak/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-08T23:17:29+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/w3-jball-a-20140809.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140809.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[That winning feeling: Giants shortstop Hayato Sakamoto (center) celebrates with Yoshinobu Takahashi (left) and Shuichi Murata following the postgame hero interview on Friday night at Tokyo Dome.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/08/soccer/j-league/sagan-tosu-fires-manager-yoon-over-lack-of-trust/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-08T23:17:42+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/08/baseball/japanese-baseball/npb-announces-monthly-mvp-winners/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-08T23:17:51+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/w3-mvp-a-20140809.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-mvp-a-20140809.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Flying high: The Hawks' Seiichi Uchikawa (left) and Ryota Igarashi pose for pictures during a news conference on Friday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/08/more-sports/golf/westwood-tied-for-pga-lead/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-08T23:18:09+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p14-golf-a-20140809.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-golf-a-20140809.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tied at top: Lee Westwood hits a chip shot on the first hole during the first round of the PGA Championship on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/09/baseball/japanese-baseball/ishikawa-perseveres-swallows/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-09T19:32:39+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/w3-jason-a-20140810.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jason-a-20140810.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mr. Reliable: Masanori Ishikawa has been a steady presence on the mound as well as a fan favorite since joining the club in 2002.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/09/olympics/legacy-1984-olympics-still-growing-strong/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-09T22:41:14+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p25-ed-a-20140810.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p25-ed-a-20140810.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Strong leadership: Peter Ueberroth (left), seen with then-IOC president Juan Antonio Samaranch, was the chairman of the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Committee, which ran the first privately funded Olympiad.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/09/baseball/japanese-baseball/dragons-yamai-fans-seven-en-route-eighth-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-09T23:53:04+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/w3-jball-a-20140810-e1407595794988.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140810.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Effective: Dragons hurler Daisuke Yamai tossed seven innings of one-run ball against the Giants on Saturday at Tokyo Dome. Chunichi defeated Yomiuri 4-1.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/09/soccer/j-league/endo-strike-propels-antlers-past-grampus/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-09T23:53:21+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/w3-jsoccer-a-20140810-e1407595039511.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20140810.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[In the right place at the right time: Antlers' Davi scores a match-tying goal late in the second half against Grampus on Saturday in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture. Kashima defeated Nagoya 3-2.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/09/baseball/mlb/ichiro-placed-waivers-report/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-09T23:55:30+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/10/soccer/j-league/cerezo-midfielder-yamaguchi-sidelined-knee-injury/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-10T18:10:55+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/10/soccer/world-cup/nasri-announces-hes-finished-playing-france/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-10T18:21:26+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/10/more-sports/federer-advances-rogers-cup-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-10T18:58:43+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/w3-federer-a-20140811.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-federer-a-20140811.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Putting the ball in play: Roger Federer serves against Spain's Feliciano Lopez during their Rogers Cup semifinal match on Saturday in Toronto.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/10/basketball/nba/ginobili-wont-play-fiba-world-cup-sees-argentina-career-end/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-10T20:58:42+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/10/more-sports/swimming/ledecky-breaks-pellegrinis-world-record-womens-400-meter-freestyle/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-10T21:06:02+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/w3-swim-a-20140811.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-swim-a-20140811.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Competition begins: Michael Phelps starts the men's 100-meter backstroke final at U.S. nationals on Saturday in Irvine, California. Phelps finished sixth.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/10/baseball/mlb/pujols-belts-game-winning-home-run-19th-inning/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-10T23:17:06+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/w3-mlb-a-20140811.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-mlb-a-20140811.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ending the marathon game: Angels first baseman Albert Pujols belts a solo home run in the 19th inning against the Red Sox at Angel Stadium on Saturday. Los Angeles defeated Boston 5-4]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/10/baseball/japanese-baseball/matsunaka-gives-hawks-spark-teams-eighth-straight-triumph/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-10T23:18:13+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/w3-jball-a-20140811-e1407680035278.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140811.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[A boost: Nobuhiko Matsunaka hits a go-ahead, pinch-hit double in the fifth inning against the Fighters on Sunday at Yafuoku Dome. Fukuoka Softbank defeated Hokkaido Nippon Ham 6-4.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/10/more-sports/golf/mickelson-climbs-contention-pga-championship-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-10T23:58:06+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/w3-golf-a-20140811.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-golf-a-20140811.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Chasing a title: Phil Mickelson hits off the fifth tee during the third round of the PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club on Saturday. Mickelson is three strokes off the pace.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/10/basketball/japan-falls-0-2-william-jones-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-11T14:44:05+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/11/soccer/j-league/cerezo-osaka-sign-veteran-forward-cacau/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-11T21:16:06+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/11/soccer/world-cup/aguirre-embraces-massive-challenge-japans-new-soccer-boss/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-11T22:29:14+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/w3-aguirre-a-20140812.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-aguirre-a-20140812.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Setting the tone: Javier Aguirre, the new Japan soccer team manager, speaks during his introductory news conference in Tokyo on Monday. Aguirre's first scheduled match in charge is a Sept. 5 friendly against Uruguay at Sapporo Dome.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/11/baseball/japanese-baseball/npb-reduces-interleague-schedule/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-11T22:45:32+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/11/soccer/j-league/rookie-minagawas-header-lifts-sanfrecce-hiroshima-sagan-tosu/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-11T22:45:52+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/w3-jsoccer-a-20140812-e1407764184370.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20140812.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Two-man struggle: Sanfrecce Hiroshima's Yojiro Takahagi (left) and Sagan Tosu's Naoyuki Fujita vie for the ball during first-half action on Monday. Hiroshima won 1-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/02/17/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-speedskating/nagashima-kato-capture-medals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-12T15:24:06+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/so20100217a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20100217a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Powerful form: Keiichiro Nagashima competes in the men's 500-meter speedskating competition Monday at the Richmond Olympic Oval in Richmond, British Columbia. Nagashima earned the silver medal with a combined time of 1 minute, 9.98 seconds.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/02/16/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-nordic-combined/chappuis-outlasts-spillane-at-line/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-12T15:26:09+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/so20100216a3a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[so20100216a3a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan's Norihito Kobayashi crosses the finish line in seventh place on in the Nordic Combined 10-km individual competition in Whistler.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/02/21/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-skeleton/hashimoto-miffed-about-mistake/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-12T15:27:38+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/12/baseball/mlb/dice-k-throws-solid-rehab-outing/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-12T21:10:13+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/12/soccer/j-league/grampus-sign-striker-kawamata/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-12T21:10:23+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/12/baseball/japanese-baseball/messenger-leads-charge-tigers-hold-giants/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-12T23:35:35+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/12/general/baseball-hall-fame-selection-process-needs-change/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-13T14:38:55+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/12/basketball/togashi-shining-japan-summer-league-success/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-13T15:11:09+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p14-kaz-a-20140813.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-kaz-a-20140813.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dynamite: Japan point guard Yuki Togashi, who led the bj-league in assists last season, could be invited to an NBA training camp after his showing in the Summer League.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/13/soccer/kagawa-has-no-impact-in-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-13T18:59:35+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/13/baseball/japanese-baseball/eagles-matsui-records-career-best-nine-strikeouts-victory-hawks/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-13T23:13:28+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/w3-jball-a-20140814-e1407939146152.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140814.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Keep them guessing: Eagles left-hander Yuki Matsui throws a pitch against the Hawks on Wednesday at Yafuoku Dome. Matsui struck out nine batters in Tohoku Rakuten's 7-4 win over Fukuoka Softbank.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/13/baseball/japanese-baseball/buffaloes-sticking-together-pennant-race/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-13T23:13:42+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p15-jball-a-20140814.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p15-jball-a-20140814.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Through thick and thin: The Buffaloes credit their family atmosphere as one reason for the team's success this season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/14/baseball/japanese-baseball/giants-close-series-tidy-victory-tigers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-14T23:10:39+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/w3-jason-a-20140815-e1408025258525.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jason-a-20140815.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Team support: The Giants' Hirokazu Ibata hits a go-ahead sacrifice fly in the fourth inning against the Tigers at Tokyo Dome on Thursday. Yomiuri defeated Hanshin 4-1, picking up its second straight victory to wrap up the series.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/15/soccer/chelsea-favored-to-take-title-from-manchester-city/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-15T18:53:49+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p13-premier-a-20140816.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-premier-a-20140816.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Jose Mourinho]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/15/basketball/wakayama-negotiating-to-bring-back-pavlicevic/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-15T18:54:01+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p14-ed-a-20140816.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-ed-a-20140816.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Zeljko Pavlicevic]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/15/baseball/mlb/darvishs-elbow-has-mild-inflammation/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-15T18:54:24+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/15/sumo/statue-of-sumo-legend-taiho-unveiled-in-russian-birthplace/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-15T22:44:17+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/15/baseball/japanese-baseball/starter-kaneko-collects-10th-win-as-buffaloes-hammer-hawks/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-15T23:08:34+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/w3-jball-a-20140816.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140816.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Impressive outing: Buffaloes right-hander Chihiro Kaneko strikes out nine batters without allowing a walk in eight innings on Friday against the rival Hawks. Orix defeated Fukuoka Softbank 8-1.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/15/more-sports/ueno-tosses-no-hitter-against-china-at-softball-worlds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-15T23:31:42+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/w3-softball-a-20140816.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3 softball-a 20140816]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Masterpiece: Japan pitcher Yukiko Ueno throws a pitch against China on Friday at the ISF Women's World Championship in Harlem, Netherlands. Ueno tossed a no-hitter in Japan's 4-0 win over China in their Group A opener.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/12/soccer/maradona-slaps-reporter-in-face/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-16T01:38:11+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/16/more-sports/golf/ishikawa-hunt-first-pga-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-16T20:16:28+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/16/baseball/skipper-nakahata-building-new-identity-baystars/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-16T20:21:06+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/w3-wayne-a-20140817.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-wayne-a-20140817.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[He's a star: Kiyoshi Nakahata has been calling the shots in the Yokohama dugout since 2012.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/16/soccer/j-league/reds-prevail-sanfrecce-take-sole-possession-top-spot-standings/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-16T23:26:21+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/w3-jsoccer-a-20140817-e1408199103293.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20140817.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Pivotal play: Reds captain Yuki Abe (22) celebrates with teammates after scoring the match-winning goal in the first half against Sanfrecce on Saturday at Saitama Stadium. Urawa defeated Hiroshima 1-0.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/16/baseball/japanese-baseball/dragons-yamai-silences-swallows/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-16T23:30:27+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/w3-jball-a-20140817-e1408199353924.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140817.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dominating: Dragons hurler Daisuke Yamai throws a two-hit shutout on Saturday against the Swallows at Nagoya Dome. Chunichi beat Tokyo Yakult 6-0.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/16/baseball/japanese-baseball/gomez-earning-stripes-tigers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-17T15:21:43+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p26-jason-b-20140817.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p26-jason-b-20140817.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hungry for more: Mauro Gomez hit 19 home runs and drove in 83 runs in his first 103 NPB games.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/16/more-sports/football/obic-seagulls-lose-sister-cities-international-bowl-alabama/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-17T16:03:44+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/w3-obic-a-20140817.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-obic-a-20140817.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Overseas experience: Running back Tataeru Nakanishi (21), seen in this file photo, scored a first-quarter touchdown for the Obic Seagulls in the inaugural Sister Cities International Bowl in Tuscaloosa, Alabama on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/17/soccer/haraguchi-scores-in-hertha-debut/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-17T22:43:30+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/17/more-sports/golf/ishikawa-falls-out-of-contention/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-17T22:43:41+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/17/baseball/mlb/mets-dice-k-strong-in-rehab-outing/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-17T22:44:48+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/17/baseball/japanese-baseball/takeda-wins-pitching-duel-hawks-hold-buffaloes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-17T23:04:32+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/w3-jball-a-20140818-e1408284152879.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140818.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Pitching with authority: Hawks starter Shota Takeda delivers against the Buffaloes on Sunday in Osaka. Softbank won 1-0.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/18/baseball/japanese-baseball/miura-adding-legacy-recent-success-baystars/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-18T23:10:26+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p14-jason-a-20140819.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-jason-a-20140819.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Still got it: Daisuke Miura has allowed two earned runs in his last 29 innings.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/18/baseball/japanese-baseball/hawks-edge-lions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-18T23:10:58+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140819.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Make the difference: Fukuoka Softbank's Kenta Imamiya gets a hit to score the go-ahead run during the eighth inning of the Hawks' 6-5 win over the Lions on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/19/soccer/longtime-bbc-announcer-gordon-78-dies/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-19T23:19:09+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/19/soccer/nadeshiko-star-to-rejoin-inac-kobe/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-19T23:27:36+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/19/baseball/red-sox-reliever-tazawa-wont-play-for-japan-in-2017-wbc-oh-says/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-19T23:27:54+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/19/olympics/critics-tokyo-2020-venues-misguided/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-20T12:44:44+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p14-jack-a-20140820.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-jack-a-20140820.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[New legacy: The futuristic-looking Olympic Stadium planned for the 2020 Tokyo Games has been greeted with opposition from several critics due to its size and cost.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/20/baseball/mlb/tanakas-second-bullpen-scheduled/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-20T20:46:48+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/20/more-sports/lotterer-replaces-kobayashi-belgian-grand-prix/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-20T22:07:31+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/20/soccer/j-league/jef-edge-reysol-epic-shootout/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-20T23:04:20+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20140821.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Last resort: Urawa Reds goalkeeper Shusaku Nishikawa (center) goes up for a header at a corner during his team's 2-1 defeat to Thespa Kusatsu Gunma in the Emperor's Cup on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/20/baseball/mlb/mlb-names-four-stars-japan-visit/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-20T23:13:30+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-kaz-a-20140821.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Traveling man: The Mariners' Robinson Cano has been named to the MLB team for Nichibei Yakyu this fall.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/20/more-sports/volleyball/japan-rallies-past-russia-world-grand-prix-finals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-21T00:15:28+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/w3-volleyball-a-20140821.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-volleyball-a-20140821.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Attack mode: Japan's Miyu Nagaoka prepares to spike the ball during Japan's win over Russia at the FIVB World Grand Prix Finals at Tokyo's Ariake Colosseum on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/19/baseball/japanese-baseball/lions-earn-tie-league-leading-hawks/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-21T09:26:45+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[KYODO_2031_140819_0316_0453]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Time to party: Lotte players celebrate after Tatsuhiro Tamura (center) singled home the winning run with two outs in the bottom of the ninth for a walk-off victory over the Buffaloes on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/20/baseball/japanese-baseball/narveson-shines-swallows-edge-giants/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-21T09:27:14+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[KYODO_2031_140820_0291_0432]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Swallows lefty Chris Narveson pitches during Wednesday's game against the Yomiuri Giants. Yakult won 2-1.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/21/baseball/mlb/tanaka-says-injured-arm-feels-fine/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-21T19:45:31+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/21/more-sports/nara-earns-first-grand-slam-seed/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-21T19:45:32+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/21/more-sports/defending-champ-panasonic-faces-tough-opener-as-top-league-kicks-off/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-21T19:45:32+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/21/more-sports/top-league-to-introduce-new-officiating-system-this-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-21T19:45:33+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/21/baseball/japanese-baseball/ailing-slugger-despaigne-deactivated/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-21T19:45:33+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/21/baseball/japanese-baseball/fighters-cut-infielder-abreu/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-21T19:45:34+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/21/basketball/grouses-remain-transition-preseason-looms/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-21T20:09:11+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/21/more-sports/swimming/irie-seto-triumph-opening-day-pan-pacific-championships/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-21T22:21:36+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/w3-swim-a-20140822-e1408626791977.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-swim-a-20140822.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Top speed: Ryosuke Irie competes in the men's 100-meter backstroke at the Pan Pacific Championships on Thursday in Gold Coast, Australia. Irie captured the gold medal with a time of 53.02 seconds.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/21/more-sports/volleyball/japan-spikers-outplay-turkey-fivb-world-grand-prix-finals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-22T00:56:05+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/w3-volley-a-20140822.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-volley-a-20140822.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[In the middle of the action: Japan's Kana Ono spikes the ball as two Turkey players converge at the net during Thursday's FIVB World Grand Prix Finals match at Ariake Colosseum. Japan defeated Turkey 25-13, 25-17, 25-17.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/21/baseball/japanese-baseball/miura-delivers-another-quality-start-baystars/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-22T08:47:00+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140822.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Impressive stretch: BayStars starter Daisuke Miura has yielded two earned runs in his last 36 innings. Miura led Yokohama to a 3-0 win over the visiting Hiroshima Carp on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/22/soccer/world-cup/balotelli-set-to-join-liverpool/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-22T19:06:35+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p13-soccer-a-20140823.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-soccer-a-20140823.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[See you later: Mario Balotelli on Thursday told AC Milan teammates that he was leaving the club to join Liverpool.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/22/soccer/tans-revenge-spells-end-for-mackay/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-22T19:06:53+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/22/baseball/mlb/tanaka-throw-batting-practice/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-22T20:24:50+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/22/baseball/mlb/matsuzaka-effective-in-third-rehab-start/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-22T21:34:42+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/22/more-sports/nara-expects-tough-match-against-wozniak-in-u-s-open-first-round/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-22T21:34:53+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/22/more-sports/volleyball/japan-defeats-china-improves-to-3-0-in-fivb-world-grand-prix-finals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-22T22:42:47+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/w3-volley-a-20140823.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-volley-a-20140823.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Finding a hole in the defense: Japan's Miyu Nagaoka spikes the ball against China during Friday's FIVB World Grand Prix Finals match at Ariake Colosseum. Japan beat China 25-21, 25-17, 25-21. FIVB]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/22/baseball/japanese-baseball/carp-hurler-maeda-fires-five-hit-shutout-against-tigers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-22T23:36:37+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140823.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dominating: Carp ace Kenta Maeda fans 12 batters in a 6-0 victory on Friday against the Hanshin Tigers at Mazda Stadium.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/23/baseball/japanese-baseball/buffaloes-moriwaki-ok-new-two-year-contract/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-23T21:40:22+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/23/more-sports/nishikori-expresses-concern-about-fitness-level/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-23T21:40:23+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/23/soccer/mackay-lma-say-sorry-text-row/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-23T21:42:03+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/23/olympics/joc-official-hashimoto-issues-apology-unflattering-magazine-report-published/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-23T22:07:01+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-joc-a-20140824.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tabloid fodder: Japan Skating Federation president Seiko Hashimoto (right), seen alongside Japanese Olympic Committee president Tsunekazu Takeda in this March file photo, allegedly forced Olympic skater Daisuke Takahashi to let her kiss him on several occasions during a party in Sochi in February, Shukan Bunshan wrote earlier this week.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/23/more-sports/football/takada-aiming-nfl-career/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-23T22:13:53+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p26-hiroshi-a-20140824.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[American dream: Waseda University Senior High School graduate James Takada will take the next step of his football career at the University of Utah in the United States.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/24/baseball/japanese-baseball/norimoto-displays-dominant-form-buffaloes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-24T00:19:15+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140824.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Stellar effort: Eagles starter Takahiro Norimoto holds the Buffaloes to three hits and no runs in eight innings on Saturday. Tohoku Rakuten beat Orix 2-0.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/24/soccer/j-league/frontale-miss-opportunity-leap-ahead-first-place-reds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-24T00:19:20+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20140824.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The chase: Yokohama F. Marinos' Yuji Nakazawa (right) and Kawasaki Frontale's Renato vie for the ball during Saturday's J.League match in Yokohama. Marinos beat Frontale 2-0.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/22/basketball/evessa-sign-forwards-hamilton-tarver/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-24T00:55:47+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/23/more-sports/volleyball/japan-spikers-take-unbeaten-record-final-day-fivb-world-grand-prix-finals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-24T09:06:38+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-volley-a-20140824.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Precision and power: Japan's Saori Kimura prepares to spike the ball against Belgium during Saturday's FIVB World Grand Prix Finals match at Ariake Colosseum. Japan defeated Belgium 26-24, 25-16, 25-15.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/24/soccer/j-league/murai-meet-marinos-discuss-racist-taunts/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-24T21:36:35+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/24/baseball/japanese-baseball/oh-feels-competition-mlb-vital-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-24T22:23:35+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-jball-a-20140825.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fight with the best: Baseball legend Sadaharu Oh, seen in a March 19 file photo, welcomes the return of competition between Japanese players and their MLB counterparts.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/24/more-sports/golf/ueda-ends-three-year-title-drought/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-24T23:01:28+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/w3-jgolf-a-20140825-e1408886365934.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jgolf-a-20140825.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Party time: Momoko Ueda celebrates victory at the CAT Ladies in Hakone, Kanagawa Pref., on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/24/baseball/japanese-baseball/milestone-man-matsui-powers-eagles-past-buffaloes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-24T23:01:59+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140825.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[One more for luck: Tohoku Rakuten's Kazuo Matsui hits a three-run home run in the second inning of the Eagles' 8-4 win over the Buffaloes on Sunday. Matsui got the 2,500th hit of his career — in Japan and in the majors — in the first inning.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/24/more-sports/volleyball/brazil-denies-japan-world-grand-prix-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-25T00:56:06+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/w3-volleyball-a-20140825.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-volleyball-a-20140825.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Wing commander: Miyu Nagaoka (left) spikes the ball during Japan's loss to Brazil in the FIVB World Grand Prix Finals at Ariake Colosseum on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/25/soccer/j-league/murai-vows-to-fight-racial-abuse/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-25T22:52:25+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/25/baseball/japan-beats-u-s-team-retain-softball-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-25T22:57:40+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Still going strong: Veteran ace Yukiko Ueno pitches against the U.S. on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/25/baseball/osaka-toin-captures-koshien-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-25T22:59:01+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/01/general/hirais-impact-on-swimmers-profound/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-26T19:38:24+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3 ed-a 20120801]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Prize pupil: Japan coach Norimasa Hirai has mentored Kosuke Kitajima to four Olympic gold medals during his tenure.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/26/more-sports/judoka-kondo-nabs-48-kg-gold/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-26T20:02:06+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/26/more-sports/football/deers-rally-beat-lions-aokis-late-fg/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-26T20:13:58+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-hiroshi-a-20140827.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Up for grabs: Deers receiver Yuto Fujimori catches a 26-yard pass from Shohei Kato in the end zone with 38 seconds left in the second quarter. The Deers beat the Lions 31-28.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/26/more-sports/football/new-ncaa-playoff-system-filled-complex-issues/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-26T20:14:48+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/26/more-sports/judo/tokyo-expected-host-2019-2020-judo-worlds-vizer/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-26T21:02:08+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/26/baseball/japanese-baseball/giants-stage-ninth-inning-rally-tigers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-27T17:40:19+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[The way it ended: The Giants' Jose Lopez strokes a walk-off single off Tigers closer Oh Seung-hwan in the ninth inning on Tuesday at Tokyo Dome. Yomiuri defeated Hanshin 4-3.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/27/more-sports/ebinuma-claims-world-title-again/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-27T21:52:39+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/27/more-sports/hanyu-gears-up-for-new-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-27T21:52:42+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/27/more-sports/japan-to-host-2018-volleyball-worlds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-27T21:52:46+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/27/soccer/world-cup/osako-called-up-for-friendlies/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-27T21:52:51+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/27/more-sports/ufc-star-tate-prepared-take-fight-nakai/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-27T22:29:16+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Bring the pain: Miesha Tate is among UFC’s most recognizable fighters.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/27/soccer/j-league/sato-fires-sanfrecce-past-hollyhock/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-27T23:18:33+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20140828.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Up for the cup: Sanfrecce Hiroshima's Hisato Sato (left) celebrates with teammate Gakuto Notsuda after scoring in Wednesday's 1-0 Emperor's Cup win over Mito Hollyhock.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/28/more-sports/judo/nakaya-udaka-collect-judo-golds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-28T20:45:25+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/27/baseball/japanese-baseball/baseball-gomezs-homer-sends-tigers-past-giants-10th/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-28T20:47:18+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/w3-jball-a-20140828.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140828.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mauro Gomez of the Tigers belts a tie-breaking, two-run homer during the 10th inning of Wednesday's game against the Yomiuri Giants at Tokyo Dome. Hanshin won 5-4.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/28/more-sports/judo/tashiro-earns-63-kg-bronze-judo-worlds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-28T22:58:03+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-judo-a-20140829.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Miku Tashiro]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/28/baseball/japanese-baseball/sawamura-fires-two-hitter-tigers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-28T23:32:58+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/w3-jason-a-20140829-e1409236283432.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jason-a-20140829.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[On top of his game: Giants hurler Hirokazu Sawamura held the Tigers to two hits on Thursday at Tokyo Dome. Sawamura tossed a complete-game shutout as Yomiuri beat Hanshin 4-0.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/28/soccer/world-cup/aguirre-shakes-japan-national-squad-lineup-upcoming-friendlies/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-28T23:34:17+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/w3-andrew-a-20140829-e1409224590694.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-andrew-a-20140829.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Starting all over again: Javier Aguirre, Japan's new men's soccer manager, has called up 12 players who were not on the World Cup squad this summer for a pair of friendlies in September.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/29/soccer/j-league/f-marinos-hit-with-5-million-fine/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-29T19:09:03+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/29/baseball/japanese-baseball/giants-outfielder-takahashi-to-undergo-hand-surgery/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-29T22:23:19+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/29/basketball/ishikawa-prefecture-awarded-bj-league-expansion-team-for-2015-16-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-29T23:09:33+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/29/more-sports/mitani-advances-to-semifinals-at-badminton-worlds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-29T23:09:44+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/29/more-sports/judo/nun-ira-collects-silver-judo-worlds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-29T23:19:25+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/w3-judo-a-20140830.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-judo-a-20140830.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Global recognition: Karen Nun Ira (left) earns a silver medal in the women's under-70 kg division at the World Judo Championships on Friday in Copenhagen.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/29/soccer/united-faces-crisis-as-transfer-window-closes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-29T23:20:53+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p13-report-a-20140830.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-report-a-20140830.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Rebuilding mode: Manchester United's new signing Angel di Maria (right) and manager Louis van Gaal will try to steer the Premier League team in the right direction after its stunning 4-0 loss to League One side MK Dons.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/06/baseball/japanese-baseball/giants-bury-swallows-with-5-home-runs-6-hit-shutout/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-29T23:49:43+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20100506j1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100506j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[On fire: Shun Tono winds up for pitch, on his way to a 6-hit shutout and a 12-0 victory for the Yomiuri Giants over the Yakult Swallows at Tokyo Dome.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/29/baseball/japanese-baseball/lee-carries-hawks-10th-inning-victory-eagles/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-30T00:03:01+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/w3-jball-a-20140830.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140830.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ending it: The Hawks' Lee Dae-ho delivers the game-winning hit in the 10th inning against the Eagles on Friday in Sendai. Fukuoka Softbank beat Tohoku Rakuten 3-2.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/30/soccer/stambouli-set-join-tottenham/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-30T22:17:22+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/30/more-sports/mitani-ends-japans-37-year-womens-singles-medal-drought-world-badminton-championships/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-30T22:22:05+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/w3-badminton-a-20140831.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-badminton-a-20140831.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Heat of the moment: Minatsu Mitani returns a shot to China's Li Xuerui during their semifinal match at the World Badminton Championships on Saturday in Copenhagen. Li defeated Mitani 21-8, 21-14.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/30/basketball/oga-recognizes-value-physical-play/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-30T22:28:53+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p27-kaz-a-20140831.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p27-kaz-a-20140831.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Seen it all: Yuko Oga thinks Japan has to change its style of play to compete on the global level.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/30/more-sports/football/silver-star-storm-past-blues-slow-start/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-30T22:36:33+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/w3-hiroshi-a-20140831.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-hiroshi-a-20140831.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[First blood: Bulls quarterback Keita Fujiwara (center) scores on a 14-yard run in the first quarter for a 7-0 lead over the Silver Star on Saturday at Kawasaki Fujimi Stadium. The Silver Star won 34-14.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/30/soccer/j-league/reds-trounce-ardija-increase-lead-atop-j-league-table/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-30T22:45:32+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/w3-andrew-a-20140831-e1409405868856.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-andrew-a-20140831.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[On target: Reds' Ryota Moriwaki (second from right) scores a second-half goal against Ardija in Saitama on Saturday. Urawa defeated Omiya 4-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/31/baseball/japanese-baseball/carp-hurler-heath-collects-first-victory-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-31T01:02:56+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/w3-jball-a-20140831-e1409414248148.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140831.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Impressive work: Carp starter Deunte Heath held the Dragons to three hits over 6-1/3 innings on Saturday at Nagoya Dome. Hiroshima defeated Chunichi 2-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/31/more-sports/judo/judoka-shichinohe-grabs-silver-100-kg-division-worlds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-31T01:05:31+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/31/soccer/osako-scores-in-cologne-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-31T19:27:44+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/31/soccer/j-league/lowly-omiya-fires-manager-okuma/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-31T19:28:01+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/31/baseball/japanese-baseball/ishiharas-clutch-single-lifts-carp-past-dragons/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-31T22:35:04+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/w3-jball-a-20140901-e1409492038806.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140901.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Show the way: Hiroshima’s Yoshiyuki Ishihara hits an RBI single in the sixth inning to lead the Carp past the Dragons 6-4 on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/31/more-sports/football/champion-seagulls-rout-cranes-start-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-31T22:35:22+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/w3-hiroshi-a-20140901.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-hiroshi-a-20140901.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Constant pressure: Obic defensive end Kevin Jackson tries to block a pass during the first quarter of the Seagulls' 86-0 win over the Taiyo Building Management Cranes in Kawasaki on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/01/more-sports/judo/japan-wins-team-title-at-judo-worlds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-01T22:30:41+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/01/soccer/honda-scores-for-milan-in-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-01T22:30:41+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/01/sumo/basho-reports/goeido-to-make-ozeki-debut-from-west-side/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-01T22:30:43+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/01/sumo/new-ozeki-goeido-nervous-ready-battle/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-01T23:00:17+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/w3-sumo-2-a-20140902-e1409579526114.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-sumo-2-a-20140902.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Climbing the ladder: Newly promoted ozeki Goeido points to his name in the rankings for the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/01/basketball/veteran-aoki-return-next-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-02T09:51:24+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p15-ed-a-20140902.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p15-ed-a-20140902.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Never say die: League stalwart Cohey Aoki, shown playing for the Tokyo Cinq Reves in a 2012 file photo, announced that he will return for another season in Fukuoka.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/01/soccer/kagawa-returning-to-borussia-dortmund/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-02T09:58:03+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/w1-soccer-a-20140902.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w1-soccer-a-20140902.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Guess who's back: Shinji Kagawa is returning to Borussia Dortmund after two seasons with Manchester United.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2003/01/09/more-sports/takahashi-taking-life-in-stride/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-02T16:29:18+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/images/photos2003/sp20030109a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[News photo]]></image:caption>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/images/photos2003/sp20030109a1b.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[News photo]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/01/baseball/japanese-baseball/cuban-stars-battle-minor-injuries-during-first-year-in-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-02T17:40:16+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p16-jason-a-20140902.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p16-jason-a-20140902.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Picking up where he left off: Alfredo Despaigne homered for the Chiba Lotte Marines in his first game back in the lineup after feeling discomfort in his side.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/01/more-sports/football/seward-big-impact-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-02T17:46:49+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p15-kaz-a-20140902.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p15-kaz-a-20140902.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Gang star: A Kyoto University defender tries to bring down the ball carrier during a 2013 game against the Kansai University Kaisers at Nagai Stadium in Osaka.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/02/baseball/japanese-baseball/fighters-veteran-inaba-announces-plan-retire/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-02T20:28:51+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/w3-fighters-a-20140903-e1409656638387.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-fighters-a-20140903.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Atsunori Inaba]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/02/baseball/mlb/murakami-recalls-mlb-debut-in-64/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-03T01:00:51+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/02/baseball/japanese-baseball/sakamoto-blast-sparks-giants-carp/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-03T09:53:10+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/w3-jball-b-20140903.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3 jball-b 20140903]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Productive outing: Giants star Hisayoshi Chono goes 3-for-4 against the Carp on Tuesday in Nagano. Yomiuri defeated Hiroshima 9-4.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/03/soccer/aguirre-ready-start-work-rebuilding-japan-scratch/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-03T21:18:59+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p14-scene-a-20140904.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-scene-a-20140904.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fresh start: FC Tokyo forward Yoshinori Muto (right) is one of five players called up to the national team for the first time for upcoming friendlies against Uruguay and Venezuela.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/03/soccer/j-league/holders-reysol-take-charge-nabisco-cup-quarterfinal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-03T22:19:52+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/w3-nabisco-a-20140904-e1409750043947.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-nabisco-a-20140904.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[First blood: Kashiwa Reysol striker Leandro celebrates scoring his side's first goal in a 2-1 Nabisco Cup quarterfinal first-leg win over Yokohama F. Marinos on Wednesday night.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/02/olympics/takahashi-light-olympic-flame-2020-games/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-03T22:44:23+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p14-jack-b-20140903.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-jack-b-20140903.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Iconic victory: Naoko Takahashi's gold medal-winning triumph in the 2000 Sydney Olympics women's marathon, was televised three times by NHK on the same day.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/03/baseball/japanese-baseball/giants-maeda-carp/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-03T22:58:08+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/w3-jball-a-20140904-e1409752554319.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140904.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[On the move: Hiroshima starting pitcher Kenta Maeda chases the ball during the Carp's 4-2 loss to the Giants on Wednesday night.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/03/soccer/j-league/yoshida-urges-japan-top-forget-world-cup-flop/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-04T10:22:06+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/w3-jsoccer-a-20140904-e1409750278699.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20140904.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Taking charge: New national team manager Javier Aguirre (center) puts his players through their paces in Sapporo on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/04/more-sports/track-field/australia-track-coach-steps-down/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-04T19:48:56+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/04/basketball/herb-brown-returns-to-college-ranks/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-04T19:48:56+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/04/basketball/toyota-edges-ryukyu-exhibition/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-04T20:03:56+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/04/soccer/j-league/frontales-okubo-issued-two-game-ban/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-04T20:04:08+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/03/more-sports/football/seahawks-striving-repeat-championship/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-04T21:51:58+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p14-hiroshi-a-20140904.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-hiroshi-a-20140904.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Defensive minded: The Seahawks' Richard Sherman will try to help the team defend its Super Bowl title.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/04/baseball/japanese-baseball/sawamura-bullpen-blank-carp-giants-wrap-three-game-sweep/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-04T23:19:55+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/w3-jball-a-20140905-e1409840143883.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140905.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Full force: Giants starter Hirokazu Sawamura fires a pitch in Thursday's game against the Carp in Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture. Sawamura held Hiroshima to five hits in seven scoreless innings, and Yomiuri earned a 1-0 victory.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/05/basketball/fiba-may-arbitrate-pavlicevic-wakayama-dispute/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-05T19:05:45+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p13-ed-a-20140906.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-ed-a-20140906.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[It's all over: Zeljko Pavlicevic, seen with former Shimane star Takumi Ishizaki during the 2010-11 season, won't coach Wakayama for the upcoming NBL campaign.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/05/soccer/englands-performance-norway-fails-inspire/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-05T19:10:18+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p13-premier-report-a-20140906.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-premier-report-a-20140906.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[A struggle: Wayne Rooney scored England's lone goal, his 41st overall, against Norway in Wednesday's friendly. But Rooney and Dean Sturridge have struggled to develop strong chemistry in two years paired together under Roy Hodgson.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/05/more-sports/ice-hockey/bettman-rejects-expansion-report/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-05T19:13:14+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/05/soccer/world-cup/uruguay-spoils-aguirres-debut-with-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-05T22:20:29+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/w3-soccer-a-20140906.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-soccer-a-20140906.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Keeping it close: Uruguay's Matias Aguirregaray (right) and Japan's Hajime Hosogai vie for the ball during Friday's international friendly in Sapporo. Uruguay defeated Japan 2-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/05/baseball/japanese-baseball/dragons-lefty-yamamoto-sets-npb-record-for-oldest-winning-pitcher-at-age-49/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-05T23:52:56+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/w3-jball-a-20140906.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140906.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Turning back the clock: Dragons starter Masahiro Yamamoto allowed five hits in five scoreless innings on Friday against the Tigers at Nagoya Dome. Chunichi defeated Hanshin 6-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/06/more-sports/boxing-2/gonzalez-knocks-yaegashi-ninth-round-wbc-flyweight-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-06T00:09:20+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/w3-boxing-d-20140906.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-boxing-d-20140906.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Still perfect: Challenger Roman Gonzalez improves to 40-0 as a pro by beating Akira Yaegashi in the ninth round by knockout in their WBC flyweight title bout on Friday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/06/baseball/mlb/struggling-uehara-requests-time/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-06T20:37:35+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/06/baseball/omalley-ramirez-worth-look-skippers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-06T20:58:05+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p25-wayne-a-20140907.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p25-wayne-a-20140907.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Time for new blood: Alex Ramirez (above) and Tom O'Malley are two former Swallows who might look good in an NPB dugout one day.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/06/baseball/japanese-baseball/trio-npb-teams-hit-big-midseason-acquisitions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-06T20:58:19+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/w3-jason-a-20140907-e1410003197437.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jason-a-20140907.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Roaring success: Ernesto Mejia is tied for the Pacific League lead with 29 home run for Seibu.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/06/more-sports/football/waseda-edges-meiji-kanto-collegiate-football-league-opener/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-06T21:29:06+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/w3-hiroshi-a-20140907.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-hiroshi-a-20140907.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Starting a new era: Waseda sophomore wide receiver Kazuhiro Sugai runs into the end zone for a 15-yard touchdown reception in the second quarter on Saturday as the Kanto Collegiate Football League ushered in the 2014 season. The Big Bears won 16-15.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/06/soccer/world-cup/honda-aguirre-reflect-loss/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-06T21:33:58+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p28-soccer-a-20140907.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p28-soccer-a-20140907.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Not his style: Keisuke Honda didn't sound thrilled about wearing the captain's armband for Japan on Friday in the absence of injured midfielder Makoto Hasebe.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/06/basketball/alvark-hold-kings-spirited-comeback/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-06T21:49:18+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/07/baseball/mlb/confident-tanaka-throws-bullpen/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-07T19:47:35+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/07/more-sports/all-blacks-victory-comes-at-cost/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-07T19:47:43+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/07/soccer/j-league/holders-reysol-march-nabisco-cup-semis/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-07T23:37:31+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/w3-nabisco-a-20140908-e1410100424630.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-nabisco-a-20140908.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Moving on: Kashiwa Reysol striker Leandro (left) shoots during Sunday's Nabisco Cup quarterfinal second leg against Yokohama F. Marinos. Reysol went through 5-2 on aggregate.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/07/baseball/japanese-baseball/lions-spoil-hawks-party/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-07T23:37:58+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/w3-jball-a-20140908-e1410100451228.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140908.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Surging ahead: Seibu's Takeya Nakamura hits a two-run go-ahead double in the eighth inning of the Lions' 6-3 win over the Hawks on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/07/more-sports/football/slick-passing-sends-phoenix-past-triumphant-lions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-08T20:50:07+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/w3-hiroshi-a-20140908.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-hiroshi-a-20140908.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Appliance of science: Nippon Sports Science University wide receiver Genta Nakano receives a pass from Yota Tsuji as Nihon University defensive back Ken Inoue covers him during the first quarter on Saturday at Amino Vital Field. Nihon Sports Science University won 56-14.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/08/soccer/j-league/cerezo-fire-coach-second-time-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-08T23:27:59+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/w3-cerezo-a-20140909-e1410185916250.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-cerezo-a-20140909.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yuji Okuma]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/08/baseball/japanese-baseball/otani-may-create-unique-challenge/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-08T23:32:03+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p13-jason-a-20140909.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-jason-a-20140909.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Anything you can do: Shohei Otani has been solid both at the plate and on the mound for the Fighters this year.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/08/soccer/world-cup/venezuela-coach-backs-aguirre-succeed/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-08T23:32:35+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/w3-jsoccer-a-20140909-e1410185920247.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20140909.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Javier Aguirre]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/08/baseball/japanese-baseball/nakamura-ties-mejia-home-runs-lions-beat-marines/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-08T23:32:43+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/w3-jball-a-20140909-e1410185813513.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140909.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The lion roars: Seibu's Takayuki Kishi delivers a pitch during the Lions' 7-0 win over the Marines on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/08/more-sports/golf/matsuyama-qualifies-season-ending-tour-championship/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-08T23:34:50+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/w3-jgolf-a-20140909.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jgolf-a-20140909.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Turbo powered: Hideki Matsuyama plays a shot during the final round of the BMW Championship in Cherry Hills Village, Colorado, on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/08/more-sports/football/nishikoris-run-final-inspires-samurai-blue/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-09T08:47:21+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p12-soccer-a-20140909.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p12-soccer-a-20140909.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Service ace: Midfielder Gaku Shibasaki is expected to make his national team debut against Venezuela on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/09/more-sports/takahashi-drops-third-place-match-at-wrestling-worlds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-09T21:11:56+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/09/baseball/mlb/brewers-enjoying-turnaround-despite-recent-struggles/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-09T21:22:03+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p13-man-about-sports-a-20140910.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-man-about-sports-a-20140910.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Key contributor: Brewers slugger Ryan Braun (8) has a team-leading 78 RBIs through Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/09/baseball/japanese-baseball/fighters-pound-hawks-eighth-inning-game-turns-rout/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-10T00:50:43+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/w3-jason-a-20140910-e1410272786803.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jason-a-20140910.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The start of something big: The Fighters' Daikan Yoh bashes a go-ahead home run in the sixth inning against the Hawks on Tuesday at Tokyo Dome. Hokkaido Nippon Ham defeated Fukuoka Softbank 10-2.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/09/more-sports/cilic-overwhelms-nishikori-wins-u-s-open-straight-sets/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-10T10:35:14+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p14-tennis-c-20140910.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-tennis-c-20140910.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Routed: Kei Nishikori lunges to reach a shot from Croatia's Marin Cilic in the U.S. Open final in New York on Monday afternoon. Cilic defeated the Shimane native 6-3, 6-3, 6-3.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/09/soccer/world-cup/japan-squanders-lead-twice-draw-venezuela/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-10T13:57:32+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/w3-andrew-a-20140910.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-andrew-a-20140910.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Eye on the ball: Venezuela's Luis Manuel Seijas (left) and Japan's Hiroki Mizumoto vie for the ball during their international friendly at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama on Tuesday. The teams settled for a 2-2 draw.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/10/soccer/world-cup/aguirre-urges-samurai-blue-play-imagination/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-10T23:36:08+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p14-andrew-a-20140911.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-andrew-a-20140911.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Glitch in the system: Japan's Yuto Nagatomo takes on Venezuelan defender Roberto Rosales during their 2-2 draw in Yokohama on Tuesday night.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/10/soccer/world-cup/aguirre-urges-japan-play-imagination/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-10T23:36:24+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/w1-andrew-a-20140911-e1410317172780.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w1-andrew-a-20140911.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[New attitude: Japan manager Javier Aguirre wants Keisuke Honda (4) and Samurai Blue to play with a greater sense of freedom.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/10/soccer/j-league/cerezo-win-first-game-new-coach-reach-emperors-cup-quarters/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-10T23:36:48+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/w3-jsoccer-a-20140911-e1410358912661.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20140911.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Up for the cup: Gamba Osaka striker Lins (right) scores his side's third goal in a 3-1 win over Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the fourth round of the Emperor's Cup on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/10/basketball/anatomy-scam-aomori-targeted-fake-agents/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-11T09:03:31+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p14-ed-a-20140911-e1410359627841.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-ed-a-20140911.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Victimized: Former West Virginia Tech guard Terrale Clark says he received a fake contract from an agent to play for the bj-league's Aomori Wat's this season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/10/baseball/japanese-baseball/sugano-gets-job-done-sink-tigers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-11T09:03:40+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/w3-jball-a-20140911-e1410358920108.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140911.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Gimme some Mo: Orix slugger Willy Mo Pena hits a two-run home run in the eighth inning of the Buffaloes' 6-0 win over the Eagles on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/11/baseball/japanese-baseball/marines-catcher-satozaki-reveals-plan-retire/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-11T22:55:18+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/w3-marines-a-20140912-e1410442549315.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-marines-a-20140912.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Final season: Chiba Lotte Marines catcher Tomoya Satozaki, seen with manager Tsutomu Ito, has played in just 16 games in 2014.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/11/more-sports/wrestlers-tosaka-hamada-earn-titles-world-championships/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-11T22:55:27+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/w3-wrestling-a-20140912-e1410442581760.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-wrestling-a-20140912.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[World champions: Chiho Hamada, the 55-kg title winner (left), and Eri Tosaka, the winner in the 48-kg class, pose with their gold medals in Tashkent on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/11/soccer/world-cup/japan-national-team-schedules-november-friendlies-against-honduras-australia/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-11T22:55:43+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/11/baseball/japanese-baseball/dragons-bullpen-thwarts-carp-comeback-attempt/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-11T23:22:14+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/w3-jball-a-20140912-e1410445134601.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140912.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Solid work: Dragons starter Yudai Ono holds the Carp to one run over 6-1/3 innings on Thursday at Mazda Stadium. Chunichi defeated Hiroshima 2-1.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/12/basketball/fiba-gives-japan-deadline-over-leagues-denies-2020-ban/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-12T19:52:10+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p14-basketball-a-20140913.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-basketball-a-20140913.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Time is running out: FIBA wants the bj-league and National Basketball League to begin working together by the end of October or risk sanctions.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/12/more-sports/football/kanagawa-withdraws-from-league/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-12T19:53:16+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/12/more-sports/football/seagulls-travel-globe-to-find-strong-teams-in-hopes-of-improving-game/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-12T22:47:02+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p13-kaz-a-20140913.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-kaz-a-20140913.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Broadening horizons: Seagulls head coach Makoto Ohashi talks to his players during their 2014 fall season on Aug. 31 in Kawasaki.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/12/more-sports/yoshida-icho-extend-dominance/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-12T22:47:22+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p13-yoshida-a-20140913.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-yoshida-a-20140913.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Two of a kind: Saori Yoshida (left) and Kaori Icho pose with their medals at the wrestling world championships.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/12/baseball/japanese-baseball/utsumi-blanks-baystars-as-giants-widen-lead/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-12T22:50:42+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/w3-jball-a-20140913.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140913.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[First line of defense: Yomiuri pitcher Tetsuya Utsumi (right) gets Yokohama's Takehiro Ishikawa out at first base during the Giants' 4-0 win over the BayStars on Friday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/12/soccer/welbeck-sale-makes-perfect-sense-for-united/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-13T18:32:40+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/13/more-sports/japan-ends-worlds-four-golds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-13T21:00:43+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/13/baseball/japanese-baseball/otani-fans-nine-fires-five-hit-shutout/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-13T21:21:24+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/w3-jball-a-20140914-e1410610638928.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140914.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Splendid start: Fighters right-hander Shohei Otani tosses a five-hitter against the Buffaloes on Saturday at Sapporo Dome. Hokkaido Nippon Ham defeated Orix 1-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/13/basketball/former-nba-big-man-ely-joins-gunma-crane-thunders/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-13T23:05:29+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/13/soccer/j-league/reds-thrash-s-pulse-strengthen-lead-atop-table/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-13T23:41:11+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/w3-jsoccer-a-20140914-e1410618792903.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20140914.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Never gets old: Reds' Ryota Moriwaki celebrates his 22nd-minute goal against S-Pulse on Saturday at Ecopa Stadium. Urawa beat Shimizu 4-1.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/13/more-sports/nishikori-reaffirms-goal-become-best-world/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-13T23:41:19+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/w3-tennis-a-20140914-e1410617090833.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-tennis-a-20140914.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kei Nishikori]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/14/more-sports/football/obic-seagulls-hand-bulls-100-0-beating/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-14T20:54:59+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/w3-hiroshi-a-20140915.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-hiroshi-a-20140915.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Big step forward: Obic running back Taeru Nakanishi jumps into the end zone to score his first of two rushing touchdowns during the first quarter against the Bulls on Sunday at Kawasaki Fujimi Stadium. Obic won 100-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/14/baseball/japanese-baseball/three-marines-pitchers-team-seven-hit-shutout-hawks/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-14T20:59:29+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/w3-jball-a-20140915-e1410695923363.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140915.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Getting the job done: Marines hurler Yuki Karakawa tossed seven scoreless innings on Sunday against the Hawks at Yafuoku Dome. Chiba Lotte handed Fukuoka Softbank a 1-0 defeat.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/14/more-sports/golf/suzuki-becomes-youngest-japan-lpga-championship-winner/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-14T22:38:59+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/w3-jgolf-a-20140915-e1410701741664.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jgolf-a-20140915.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ai Suzuki]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/14/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-collects-win-first-day-basho/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-14T22:49:08+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p15-sumo-a-20140915-e1410695158856.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p15-sumo-a-20140915.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[As expected: Yokozuna Hakuho overpowers Chiyotairyu at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday in Tokyo.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/15/soccer/kagawa-capable-making-fresh-start-dortmund/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-15T22:41:50+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/w3-andrew-a-20140916.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-andrew-a-20140916.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Like he never left: Shinji Kagawa made a triumphant return to Borussia Dortmund on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/15/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-brushes-aside-endo/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-15T22:42:01+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/w3-sumo-a-20140916-e1410787850933.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-sumo-a-20140916.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hit the deck: Hakuho shoves Endo down during the second day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/15/soccer/honda-scores-milan-victory-parma/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-15T22:44:32+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/w3-jsoccer-a-20140916.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20140916.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[I'll take that: AC Milan's Keisuke Honda fights for the ball during a 5-4 win over Parma on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/15/baseball/japanese-baseball/blanco-slays-dragons-sayonara-home-run/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-15T22:44:41+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/w3-jball-a-20140916-e1410787944935.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140916.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Still hanging around: The BayStars' Tony Blanco celebrates after his game-winning home run against the Dragons on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/14/figure-skating/jin-outshines-uno-top-prize-aichi-junior-grand-prix/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-16T11:18:31+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/w3-jack-a-20140915-e1410703692366.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jack-a-20140915.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Local favorite: Shoma Uno performs in the men's free skate at the Aichi Junior Grand Prix on Sunday. Uno placed second with 21.9.99 points.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/13/figure-skating/nagai-earns-second-place-finish-junior-grand-prix/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-16T11:26:23+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/w3-jack-a-201409141.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3 jack-a 20140914]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Strong finish: Yuka Nagai hits six triple jumps in the free skate on Saturday en route to a second-place finish in the women's program at the Junior Grand Prix in Nagoya.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/12/figure-skating/uno-second-after-junior-grand-prix-short-program/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-16T11:28:55+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/w3-jack-b-20140913.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3 jack-b 20140913]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kaori Sakamoto]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/16/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-overpowers-terunofuji/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-16T22:22:39+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p13-sumo-a-20140917-e1410873323572.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-sumo-a-20140917.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Show of force: Yokozuna Kakuryu pushes down Endo on Tuesday at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/16/more-sports/nara-date-krumm-eliminated-first-round-pan-pacific-open/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-16T22:46:24+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/w3-tennis-a-20140917-e1410875094310.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-tennis-a-20140917.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Not her day: Kurumi Nara plays a return to Carla Suarez Navarro in the first round of the Pan Pacific Open on Tuesday at Ariake Colosseum. Suarez Navarro defeated Nara 6-1, 2-6, 6-2.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/16/baseball/japanese-baseball/starter-sugano-gives-victorious-giants-strong-outing-rival-carp/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-17T11:16:10+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/w3-jball-a-20140917-e1410876687545.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140917.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Frustrating the opposition: Giants hurler Tomoyuki Sugano fires a pitch against the Carp on Tuesday at Mazda Stadium. Sugano stuck out eight batters in 7-2/3 innings as Yomiuri downed Hiroshima 7-1.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/17/soccer/j-league/nelsinho-to-leave-reysol-after-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-17T19:33:23+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/16/basketball/fiba-spells-out-demands-to-jba-as-deadline-approaches/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-17T21:29:23+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/17/sumo/basho-reports/harumafuji-dqs-grabbing-fistful-hair/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-17T22:48:14+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p13-sumo-a-20140918-e1410950513262.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-sumo-a-20140918.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Get a grip: Harumafuji (right) grabs Yoshikaze's topknot during their bout at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/17/more-sports/football/quarterback-craft-guides-bigblue-past-creators/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-17T23:19:22+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/w3-x-league-a-20140918.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-x-league-a-20140918.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[NCAA style: Former Arizona State starting defensive end James Brooks (34) of IBM pressures Tokyo Gas quarterback Ryo Murota during the first quarter on Wednesday at Tokyo Dome. The BigBlue won 69-7.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/17/baseball/mlb/kuroda-still-grinding-pitchers-mound/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-18T00:42:08+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p13-kuroda-a-20140918.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-kuroda-a-20140918.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sands of time: Hiroki Kuroda prefers to worry about the present rather than peering too far into the future at this point in his career. The 39-year-old is in his seventh year in the majors.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/14/sumo/hakuhodo-goeido-fight-sumo-fans-attention/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-18T11:18:56+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/14/soccer/japan-routs-kuwait-asian-games-opener/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-18T15:04:47+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/w3-asian-games-a-20140915-e1410701830717.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-asian-games-a-20140915.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[On target: Japan's Ryota Oshima scores a goal against Kuwait in their Asian Cup match on Sunday in Incheon, South Korea. Japan beat Kuwait 4-1.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/06/19/more-sports/swimming/kitajima-fails-qualify-100m-breaststroke-asian-games/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-18T15:08:10+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/w3-swim-a-20140620-e1403188013982.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-swim-a-20140620.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kosuke Kitajima]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/26/basketball/togashi-takeuchi-twins-named-japans-12-man-squad-asian-games/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-18T15:08:48+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/w3-hoops-a-20140827.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-hoops-a-20140827.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Putting in the work: Takatoshi Furukawa (left) and Yuki Togashi practice during Team Japan's training camp at Tokyo's National Training Center earlier this month.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/08/more-sports/track-field/star-sprinter-kiryu-doubtful-asian-games/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-18T15:10:30+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/w3-track-a-20140909-e1410185878572.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-track-a-20140909.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yoshihide Kiryu]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/13/soccer/world-cup/japan-u-21s-nadeshiko-look-toward-future/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-18T15:12:07+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p26-soccer-a-20140914.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p26-soccer-a-20140914.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Have to start somewhere: Japan's U-21 team trains in South Korea on Friday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/18/baseball/japanese-baseball/kaneko-overcomes-hiccup-buffaloes-crush-hawks-2/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-18T15:13:03+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/w3-jball-a-20140918-e1410967059717.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140918.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Going, going, gone: Orix's Willy Mo Pena watches his three-run home run during the eighth inning of the Buffaloes' 10-4 win over the Hawks on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/17/basketball/basketball-star-oh-reflects-journey-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-18T17:14:33+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p13-kaz-a-20140918.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-kaz-a-20140918.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Trading places: Asako Oh left China as a teenager in order to play basketball in Japan.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/18/baseball/japanese-baseball/eagles-manager-hoshino-step-seasons-end/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-18T21:52:46+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/w3-hoshino-a-20140919-e1411043963587.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-hoshino-a-20140919.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[End of an era: Eagles manager Senichi Hoshino speaks at a news conference on Thursday in Sendai. He won't return to lead Tohoku Rakuten for the 2015 season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/18/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-improves-5-0/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-18T21:53:39+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p10-sumo-a-20140919-e1411044013963.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p10-sumo-a-20140919.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Working hard: Goeido earns a victory against Chiyotairyu on Thursday at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/18/more-sports/japan-coach-jones-says-team-sets-target-reaching-2015-rugby-world-cup-quarterfinals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-18T22:42:27+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/w3-rugby-a-20140919.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-rugby-a-20140919.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan rugby team head coach Eddie Jones]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/18/baseball/japanese-baseball/narahara-inaba-join-kokubos-samurai-japan-staff/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-18T23:14:10+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/18/baseball/japanese-baseball/goto-sparks-buffaloes-glove-bat/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-18T23:20:09+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/w3-jball-a-20140919-e1411049610492.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140919.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Terrific defense: Buffaloes center fielder Shunta Goto makes a leaping catch at the wall in the first inning of Thursday's game against the Hawks at Kyocera Dome. Orix defeated Fukuoka Softbank 3-2.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/18/more-sports/wozniacki-eliminates-gajdosova-advances-pan-pacific-open-quarterfinals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-18T23:20:24+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/w3-tennis-a-20140919.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-tennis-a-20140919.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Just hit it: Spain's Garbine Muguruza plays a return against Serbian foe Jelena Jankovic on Thursday at the Pan Pacific Open. Muguruza won 7-6 (7-4), 6-4.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/18/soccer/iraq-stifles-japan-asian-games/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-18T23:22:01+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p10-soccer-a-20140919.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p10-soccer-a-20140919.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Holding on: Japan's Sei Muroya vies for the ball with an Iraqi player during their first-round match at the Asian Games on Wednesday night. Iraq won 3-1.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/18/basketball/ex-apache-coach-hill-supports-fiba-mandate-jba/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-18T23:59:15+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p9-ed-a-20140919.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p9-ed-a-20140919.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[He's seen what works: Longtime NBA coach Bob Hill (center), pictured while leading the Tokyo Apache in 2011, says the bj-league and the NBL should merge.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/19/soccer/ominous-signs-emerge-for-arsenal-in-loss-to-dortmund/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-19T19:22:12+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/19/more-sports/moya-steps/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-19T19:23:26+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/19/soccer/nadeshiko-japan-routs-jordan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-19T19:26:19+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/19/sumo/basho-reports/three-mongolians-still-unbeaten/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-19T20:05:18+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p13-sumo-a-20140920.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-sumo-a-20140920.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[A master at work: Yokozuna Hakuho records a victory over No. 3 maegashira Yoshikaze on Friday at Ryogoku Kokugikan during the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/19/more-sports/festive-opening-ceremony-marks-start-of-asian-games/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-19T23:31:49+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/w3-asian-games-a-20140920-e1411136824494.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-asian-games-a-20140920.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Parade of nations: Japanese athletes participate in the opening ceremony at the 17th Asian Games on Friday in Incheon, South Korea.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/19/baseball/japanese-baseball/eagles-norimoto-throws-three-hit-shutout/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-19T23:54:26+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/w3-jball-a-20140920.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140920.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Top-notch performance: Eagles hurler Takahiro Norimoto earned his NPB-leading seventh shutout of the season on Friday in Sendai. Tohoku Rakuten defeated Hokkaido Nippon Ham 1-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/18/soccer/nadeshiko-japan-trounces-jordan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-20T10:52:15+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/w3-nadeshiko-japan-a-20140919-e1411049944869.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-nadeshiko-japan-a-20140919.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Goal parade: Japan's players celebrate the team's 10th goal against Jordan on Thursday at the Asian Games. Japan won 12-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/20/more-sports/boxing-2/ikeyama-45-retains-wbo-atomweight-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-20T21:01:30+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/20/sumo/basho-reports/ichinojo-suffers-first-loss-tourney/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-20T21:10:54+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p25-sumo-a-20140921-e1411214163847.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p25-sumo-a-20140921.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Upper-body power: Kisenosato (left) grapples with Yoshikaze on Saturday at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament. Kisenosato picked up the win, improving to 6-1 in the 15-day tournament.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/20/baseball/japanese-baseball/giants-punch-ticket-cl-playoffs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-20T21:13:05+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140921.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Aim to please: Giants captain Shinnosuke Abe slugs a home run in the eighth inning against the Swallows on Saturday at Tokyo Dome. Yomiuri defeated Tokyo Yakult 4-2.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/20/baseball/mvp-awards-grabs-leagues/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-20T21:13:17+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/20/more-sports/football/tezuka-field-goal-puts-keio-university-unicorns-ahead-good-meiji-university-griffins/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-20T21:13:30+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/w3-hiroshi-a-20140921.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-hiroshi-a-20140921.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Breaking the tie: Keio University's Taiyo Tezuka kicks a 28-yard field goal in the fourth quarter to lead the Unicorns over the Meiji University Griffins in the Kanto Collegiate League on Saturday at Kawasaki Fujimi Stadium. Keio won 24-14.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/20/olympics/summer-olympics/bach-hints-olympic-baseball-return/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-20T21:16:40+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p28-baseball-a-20140921.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p28-baseball-a-20140921.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Thomas Bach]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/20/soccer/j-league/reds-take-care-business-undermanned-reysol/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-20T23:31:45+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20140921.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Pleasing result: Urawa Reds players celebrate the team's 3-1 win over Kashiwa Reysol on Saturday in Saitama.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/20/more-sports/judoka-nakamura-collects-japans-first-gold-medal-asian-games/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-20T23:31:51+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-judo-a-20140921.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[In form: Misato Nakamura defeats Gulbadam Babamuratova of Turkmenistan in the women's 52-kg final on Saturday at Dowon Gymnasium in Incheon, South Korea.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/21/more-sports/kitagawa-shines-panasonic-100th-top-league-game/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-21T21:07:16+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/21/sumo/basho-reports/yokozuna-pair-perfect/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-21T21:08:00+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p11-sumo-a-20140922-e1411300815978.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p11-sumo-a-20140922.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[No trouble at all: Kakuryu makes short work of Toyonoshima on the eighth day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/21/baseball/japanese-baseball/hawks-get-back-track-win-lions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-21T23:09:00+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140922.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Free bird: Hawks closer Dennis Sarfate is congratulated by starter Jason Standridge and manager Koji Akiyama after recording a save against the Seibu Lions on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/20/olympics/uchimura-primed-thrill-fans/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-22T16:45:25+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p26-olympic-notebook-a-20140921.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p26-olympic-notebook-a-20140921.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Remarkable run: Gymnast Kohei Uchimura has won four consecutive men's all-around world titles and the 2012 London Olympic gold medal in the event.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/21/more-sports/swimming/hagino-shocks-sun-park-win-200-meter-freestyle-asian-games/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-22T16:58:43+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/w3-swimming-a-20140922.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-swimming-a-20140922.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Gold rush: Kosuke Hagino celebrates after winning the men's 200-meter freestyle swimming final at the Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/22/more-sports/korea-gets-better-of-japan-in-judo/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-22T19:21:33+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/22/baseball/japanese-baseball/swallows-skipper-ogawa-to-step-down/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-22T22:44:00+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/22/soccer/nadeshiko-taiwan-reach-quarters/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-22T22:55:06+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/w3-soccer-a-20140923-e1411393637597.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-soccer-a-20140923.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Easy does it: Mizuho Sakaguchi scores Japan's opening goal in a 3-0 win over Taiwan at the Asian Games on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/22/more-sports/track-field/kiryu-absence-gives-japan-headache/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-22T23:02:37+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p13-track-a-20140923.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-track-a-20140923.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[You're on your own: Yoshihide Kiryu (left) will not be running for Japan during the Asian Games.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/22/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-takes-control-as-kakuryu-stumbles/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-22T23:27:55+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p13-sumo-a-20140923-e1411389290463.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-sumo-a-20140923.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mission accomplished: Yoshikaze (left) leaves the ring after beating Kakuryu at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/23/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-moves-10-0/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-23T20:09:40+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p11-sumo-a-20140924-e1411468552908.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p11-sumo-a-20140924.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Clinical: Yokozuna Hakuho overpowers Egyptian maegashira Osunaarashi during the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament on Tuesday at Ryogoku Kokugikan.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/23/basketball/former-link-tochigi-brex-coach-rabedeaux-49-dies-vietnam/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-23T22:13:30+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/23/soccer/j-league/struggling-sagan-tosu-fall-nine-points-behind-urawa-reds-standings/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-23T23:02:11+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/w3-andrew-a-20140924-e1411480685690.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-andrew-a-20140924.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Top performer: Kashiwa Reysol striker Masato Kudo scored two goals in Tuesday's match against Sagan Tosu. Kashiwa earned a 2-0 win.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/23/baseball/mlb/williams-wont-allow-nationals-baby-players/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-23T23:04:17+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p11-man-about-sports-b-20140924.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p11-man-about-sports-b-20140924.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Positive results: Washington Nationals right-hander Tanner Roark has won a career-high 14 games this season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/23/more-sports/swimming/sun-eclipses-hagino-mens-400-meter-freestyle-gold/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-23T23:26:10+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/w3-asian-games-a-20140924.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-asian-games-a-20140924.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Put to the test: Kosuke Hagino placed second in the men's 400-meter freestyle final on Tuesday at the Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea. Hagino has earned three gold medals and one silver at the meet.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/20/more-sports/ufc-fight-night-japan-delivers-entertaining-action-packed-program/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-24T10:09:58+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/23/baseball/japanese-baseball/carp-guaranteed-first-non-losing-season-since-2001/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-24T10:59:35+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/w3-jason-a-20140924-e1411480846386.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jason-a-20140924.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Just what the doctor ordered: Carp hurler Deunte Heath gives his team seven scoreless innings against the Swallows on Tuesday at Jingu Stadium. Hiroshima defeated Tokyo Yakult 7-2.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/24/more-sports/suda-omoto-earn-golden-hat-trick/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-24T20:24:15+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/24/baseball/mlb/wada-to-get-another-chance-for-cubs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-24T20:24:19+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/24/soccer/okazaki-scores-fifth-goal-of-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-24T20:24:31+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/24/more-sports/ufc-eyeing-asian-market/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-24T21:07:58+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p13-kaz-a-20140925.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-kaz-a-20140925.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[World domination: Yoshihiro Akiyama beat Amir Sadollah during UFC Fight Night Japan on Saturday at Saitama Super Arena. The company is looking to use events like this to expand its reach throughout Asia.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/24/more-sports/judo/japan-women-win-gold-inaugural-judo-team-competition/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-24T22:48:57+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p14-judo-a-20140925.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-judo-a-20140925.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[We're No. 1: Japan's female judo team poses with their gold medals after winning the inaugural team competition at the Asian Games on Tuesday in Incheon, South Korea.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/24/baseball/japanese-baseball/giants-take-stride-toward-cl-pennant/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-25T09:28:41+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/w3-jball-a-20140925-e1411566145948.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140925.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Under the radar: Yomiuri's Yoshiyuki Kamei (right) steals second base as Chunichi's Masahiro Araki misses the catch during the Giants' 4-1 win on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/24/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-edges-closer-autumn-basho-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-25T13:53:21+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p13-sumo-a-20140925-e1411559763321.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-sumo-a-20140925.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Another one bites the dust: Hakuho throws Takekaze to the ground at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/25/sumo/basho-reports/ichinojo-upsets-goeido/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-25T20:53:14+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p9-sumo-a-20140926-e1411645804147.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p9-sumo-a-20140926.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Another strong match: Ichinojo (left) outmuscles Goeido on Thursday to pick up a surprise victory at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/25/more-sports/ueda-hosoda-claim-triathlon-titles/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-25T20:55:46+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/w3-triathlon-a-20140926.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-triathlon-a-20140926.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ai Ueda]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/25/more-sports/masatoki-takahashi-team-top-medal-mens-doubles-bowling/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-25T22:59:46+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/25/more-sports/gymnastics/kamoto-triumphs-parallel-bars/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-25T23:07:41+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/w3-gymnastics-a-20140926.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-gymnastics-a-20140926.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Keen concentration: Yuya Kamoto competes in the men's parallel bars final of the artistic gymnastics competition at the Namdong Gymnasium Club on Thursday in Incheon, South Korea. Kamoto earned his third gold medal at the 17th Asiad.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/25/more-sports/swimming/irie-takes-gold-200-meter-backstroke-hagino-places-third/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-25T23:08:13+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/w3-swim-a-20140926-e1411653970798.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-swim-a-20140926.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Gliding to victory: Ryosuke Irie swims in the men's 200-meter backstroke final at the Asian Games on Thursday. Irie won the event for the third straight Asiad with a record time of 1 minute, 53.26 seconds.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/25/soccer/japan-routs-palestine-reaches-mens-soccer-quarterfinals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-25T23:21:34+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/w3-soccer-a-20140926-e1411654772337.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-soccer-a-20140926.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[What he aimed for: Japan's Takuma Arano scores a goal against Palestine on Thursday at the Asian Games. Japan defeated Palestine 4-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/25/baseball/japanese-baseball/strong-start-carries-carp-past-swallows/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-25T23:22:02+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/w3-jball-a-20140926-e1411654815898.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140926.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[A lot of running: Carp veteran Eishin Soyogi had three extra-base hits against the Swallows on Thursday at Jingu Stadium. Hiroshima defeated Tokyo Yakult 9-1.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/25/basketball/turkish-airlines-becomes-top-sponsor/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-26T19:20:30+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p9-ed-a-20140926.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p9-ed-a-20140926.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[New alliance: Ziya Ozturk, a vice president for Turkish Airlines Japan (left), and bj-league commissioner Toshimitsu Kawachi shake hands on Thursday in Tokyo.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/26/soccer/capital-one-cup-treated-as-nuisance-by-premier-league-clubs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-26T20:25:07+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/26/more-sports/japan-claims-silver-team-equestrian-jumping/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-26T22:10:19+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/w3-equestrian-a-20140927.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-equestrian-a-20140927.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Day to remember: Silver medalists (from left) Ryuzo Kitajima, Takanori Kusunoki, Toshiyuki Tanaka and Tae Sato pose with their medals after an award ceremony for the eventing team jumping final at the Dream Park Equestrian Venue on Friday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/26/soccer/japan-women-trounce-hong-kong-reach-semifinals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-26T22:29:10+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/w3-nadeshiko-a-20140927-e1411737920540.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-nadeshiko-a-20140927.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[In a rout: Forward Hikaru Naomoto and her teammates cruised to a 9-0 victory over Hong Kong on Friday at the Asian Games.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/26/baseball/japanese-baseball/giants-capture-45th-central-league-pennant/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-27T15:06:49+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/w3-jball-a-20140927-e1411740410377.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140927.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Familiar scene: Yomiuri Giants players give manager Tatsunori Hara the traditional victory toss after winning the Central League regular-season title by beating the host Yokohama BayStars 6-3 on Friday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/23/figure-skating/cost-travel-time-object-one-passionate-skating-fan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-27T16:24:25+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p12-jack-a-20140924.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p12-jack-a-20140924.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hooked on skating: Misaki Mori, seen here at the Aichi Junior Grand Prix, is a dedicated fan who travels the world to watch her favorite skaters compete in person.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/26/sumo/basho-reports/ichinojo-hakuho-tied-tournament-lead/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-27T17:35:10+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p13-sumo-a-20140927.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-sumo-a-20140927.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[First loss: Goeido sends Hakuho tumbling out of the raised ring on Friday at Ryogoku Kokugikan on the 13th day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/27/soccer/j-league/yamaguchi-rest-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-27T21:22:06+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/27/baseball/japanese-baseball/former-catcher-kagawa-dies-52/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-27T21:22:19+09:00</lastmod>
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