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		<lastmod>2015-03-08T21:06:44+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tough loss: Go Soeda serves as Yasutaka Uchiyama looks on in Saturday's Davis Cup doubles match against Canada's Daniel Nestor and Vasek Pospisil in Vancouver.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2015-03-08T21:08:13+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Goal rush: Shinji Okazaki celebrates scoring in Mainz's 2-2 draw at home to Borussia Monchengladbach in the Bundesliga on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2015-03-08T21:08:35+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sairi Maeda]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2015-03-08T22:12:12+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Every point counts: Osaka guard Shota Konno, seen in a file photo from the 2012-13 season, scored 11 points in the Evessa's 72-69 overtime win over the host Ryukyu Golden Kings on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2015-03-08T22:13:36+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Every one counts: Hakuho (right) falls to the ground after beating Myogiryu on the opening day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2015-03-08T22:13:52+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Second major title: Shoma Uno competes in the free skate at the world junior championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on Saturday. Uno won the gold medal with a total score of 232.54 points.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/08/baseball/japanese-baseball/kuroda-makes-triumphant-return/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-08T22:14:23+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2015-03-08T22:14:50+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Back in the groove: Hiroshima's Hiroki Kuroda delivers during the Carp's 1-0 exhibition win over the Swallows at Mazda Stadium on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/07/baseball/japanese-baseball/tigers-fujinami-may-ready-roar/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-08T22:48:55+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ready for the spotlight: Shintaro Fujinami has a chance to have a breakout season for Hanshin.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/09/sumo/will-sms-undoing-sumos-latest-foreign-star/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-09T15:15:16+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2015-03-09T16:36:35+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Carrying the load: Kei Nishikori hits a return against Canada's Milos Raonic during their Davis Cup match on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/09/more-sports/boxing-2/murata-to-fight-seventh-pro-bout-in-may/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-09T23:01:21+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/09/more-sports/football/nfl-players-gearing-free-agency/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-09T23:05:03+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ride 'em Cowboy: DeMarco Murray led the NFL in rushing this season and is one of the most prized running backs on the market in free agency.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/09/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-harumafuji-cruise-second-day/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-09T23:10:19+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Best foot forward: Harumafuji (right) goes on the attack against Tochiozan at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/09/baseball/japanese-baseball/substance-matters-results-spring-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-09T23:10:29+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Work out the kinks: Shohei Otani and the Fighters are 0-4-2 so far in exhibition games.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/09/baseball/japanese-baseball/kokubo-urges-samurai-japan-pay-fitting-tribute/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-09T23:11:16+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[All smiles: Samurai Japan manager Hiroki Kokubo (right) shakes hands with Europe counterpart Steve Janssen on Monday at Chiba's QVC Marine Field.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/10/basketball/watanabe-honored-again-by-a-10/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-10T19:42:52+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/10/baseball/japanese-baseball/eagles-mickolio-sidelined-with-disk-hernia/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-10T20:12:34+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/10/sumo/basho-reports/ichinojo-overpowers-harumafuji/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-10T20:34:40+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[The one to beat: Hakuho (left) defeats Tochiozan on Tuesday at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/10/general/wisconsin-hoop-coach-ryan-goes-way-back-mas/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-10T20:58:50+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-man-about-sports-b-20150311.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Winning ways: University of Wisconsin coach Bo Ryan has guided the Big Ten program to 14 consecutive NCAA Men's Tournament appearances.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/10/olympics/ioc-stunned-by-death-of-french-athletes-in-helicopter-crash/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-10T22:04:23+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Athletic legacy: (From left) sailor Florence Arthaud, swimmer Camille Muffat and boxer Alexis Vastine died in a helicopter crash on Monday in Argentina.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/10/more-sports/uae-to-host-2019-asian-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-10T22:04:34+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/10/figure-skating/japan-juniors-impress-medal-haul-worlds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-10T22:18:24+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p14-jack-a-20150311.jpg</image:loc>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Rising star: Wakaba Higuchi has enjoyed a fine season that saw her make the podium in all seven events she entered.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/10/baseball/samurai-japan-stages-comeback-victory-team-europe/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-10T23:25:07+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Finding a way: Yuhei Takai drives in the game-winning run in the eighth inning on Tuesday at Tokyo Dome against Team Europe. Samurai Japan rallied for a 4-3 victory in the opener of the two-game series.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/11/more-sports/track-field/imai-maeda-make-marathon-team/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-11T19:35:47+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/11/baseball/mlb/matsui-named-yankees-advisor/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-11T19:39:55+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/11/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-extends-win-streak-to-28-matches/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-11T20:16:36+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p13-sumo-a-20150312.jpg</image:loc>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Bounces back: Triumphant Harumafuji topples Sadanoumi on Wednesday at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/11/basketball/nba/former-nbl-coach-lang-enjoying-new-role-jazz/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-11T20:21:12+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Further education: Utah Jazz assistant Antonio Lang (orange tie) sits on the bench beside head coach Quin Snyder (right) during a game against the Mavericks last November.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/11/more-sports/swimming/budapest-named-replacement-host-for-2017-fina-world-championships/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-11T22:12:27+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/11/olympics/murofushi-miyagi-prefecture-students-team-up-to-clean-1964-olympic-cauldron/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-11T22:14:08+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Positive interaction: Koji Murofushi, the Tokyo 2020 sports director (back row) on Wednesday visits local students in Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture, where they stand next to the 1964 Tokyo Olympic Cauldron.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/11/more-sports/japan-u-22-squad-hammers-myanmar/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-11T23:20:14+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Impressive performance: Japan's Shoya Nakajima scores his fourth goal on Wednesday, a 60th-minute header, against Myanmar in their under-22 international friendly at Chiba's Fukuda Denshi Arena. The Japan U-22 national team defeated Myanmar 9-0.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/11/baseball/team-europe-jumps-early-lead-earns-series-split-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-11T23:24:45+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Key highlight: Team Europe's Yurendell De Caster hits a three-run homer in the third inning against Samurai Japan on Wednesday at Tokyo Dome. Team Europe defeated Japan 6-2 in the second game of the Global Baseball Match 2015.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/12/more-sports/boxing-2/ibf-minimumweight-champion-takayama-set-for-title-defense-on-april-22/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-12T21:03:15+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/12/baseball/mlb/matsui-embraces-new-challenge/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-12T21:03:20+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/12/sumo/basho-reports/takarafuji-falls-short-mighty-hakuho/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-12T21:08:04+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Out of bounds: Ichinojo forces Kisenosato out of the ring on Thursday at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament. Ichinojo improved to 3-2, while his rival slipped to 2-3.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/12/baseball/baseball-may-slowly-rise-among-czechs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-12T21:43:45+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[World travelers: Jakub Starik (left) and David Agner traveled to Tokyo from Prague to cover Team Europe's games against Samurai Japan for Czech TV.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/12/soccer/forlan-retires-from-national-team/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-12T21:50:02+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/12/basketball/sendais-shimura-remains-key-part-teams-identity/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-13T00:55:02+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Lengthy tenure: Sendai guard Takehiko Shimura, seen in a file photo, is in his seventh season with the 89ers.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/13/soccer/halilhodzic-confident-of-getting-japan-back-on-track/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-13T20:44:54+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Trust me: New national team manager Vahid Halilhodzic gestures during his first press conference since being appointed to the job on Friday in Tokyo.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/12/more-sports/jfa-confirms-halilhodzic-new-national-team-manager/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-13T20:50:08+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/w3-andrew-a-20150313.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-andrew-a-20150313.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The new boss: Vahid Halilhodzic, a 62-year-old Bosnian, has been hired as the Japan men's national team manager, the Japan Football Association announced on Thursday. Halilhodzic guided Algeria during the 2014 World Cup.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/13/soccer/figo-needs-fame-unseat-blatter/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-13T22:16:02+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p13-soccer-a-20150314.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-soccer-a-20150314.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[New vision: Former Portugal star Luis Figo is challenging incumbent Sepp Blatter in the upcoming election for the FIFA presidency in May.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/13/sumo/injured-maegashira-endo-pulls-out/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-13T22:17:08+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/13/basketball/watanabe-helps-gw-beat-duquesne/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-13T22:17:27+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/13/soccer/dont-count-arsenal-out-in-return-leg-against-monaco/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-13T22:18:47+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/13/soccer/j-league/suzuki-strikes-late-to-rescue-point-for-reysol/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-13T22:55:32+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20150314.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Better late than never: Reysol's Daisuke Suzuki competes against Vegalta's Ramon Lopes during their game on Friday.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/13/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-runs-through-takayasu-on-sixth-day/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-13T22:56:02+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p13-sumo-a-20150314.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-sumo-a-20150314.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[On to the next one: Ichinojo (left) and Kotoshogiku catch their breath following their bout on the sixth day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament on Friday in Osaka. Ichinojo won the match.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/14/basketball/gwu-defeated-10-quarterfinals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-14T21:01:48+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/14/baseball/japanese-baseball/japan-still-building-premier-12-wbc/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-14T21:07:54+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p25-jason-a-20150315-e1426334328657.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p25-jason-a-20150315.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fight for the future: Tetsuto Yamada is one of the rising stars Japan manager Hiroki Kokubo has turned to with an eye on the 2017 WBC.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/14/sumo/basho-reports/yokozuna-hakuho-still-target-34th-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-14T21:08:25+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p25-sumo-a-20150315-e1426334280287.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p25-sumo-a-20150315.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Another successful day: Aminishiki (right) earns a victory against Shohozan on Saturday at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka. Aminishiki improved to 7-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/14/baseball/darvish-joins-growing-list-japanese-pitchers-major-injury-woes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-14T21:08:31+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/w3-wayne-a-20150315.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-wayne-a-20150315.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Cross your fingers: The New York Yankees will be keeping a close eye on Masahiro Tanaka's elbow during the 2015 season.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/14/soccer/j-league/abe-strikes-late-reds-top-montedio/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-14T21:13:58+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p27-andrew-a-20150315-e1426334254178.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p27-andrew-a-20150315.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Follow me to glory: Reds captain Yuki Abe celebrates after scoring against Montedio on Saturday. Urawa won the match 1-0.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/14/baseball/japanese-baseball/hawks-matsuzaka-fined-%c2%a5180000-after-late-arrival-at-practice/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-14T21:47:03+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/14/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/takanashi-collects-sixth-title-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-14T21:48:08+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p27-briefs-4-a-20150315-e1426337242830.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p27-briefs-4-a-20150315.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sara Takanashi]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/14/basketball/hot-shooting-taguchi-ignites-akita-against-lowly-tokyo/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-14T23:49:17+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/14/basketball/turkish-airlines-promotes-name-pro-game/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-15T13:12:47+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p26-ed-a-20150315.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p26-ed-a-20150315.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mutually beneficial: Turkish Airlines marketing executive Cem Aldemir, seen at his office in Tokyo's Minato Ward, views the airline's tie-up with the bj-league as an opportunity for growth.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/15/soccer/okazaki-takes-tally-to-double-figures/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-15T19:56:37+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/15/more-sports/track-field/suzuki-breaks-world-race-walk-record/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-15T19:56:45+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/15/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-steams-ahead-harumafuji-falters/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-15T20:07:54+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p11-sumo-a-20150316-e1426417387840.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p11-sumo-a-20150316.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Man down: Tochinoshin takes down Harumafuji at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/15/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/hirscher-claims-world-cup-giant-slalom-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-15T20:09:35+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p12-ski-a-20150316.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p12-ski-a-20150316.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Second place good enough: Austria's Marcel Hirscher competes in the first run of a World Cup giant slalom in Kranska Gora, Slovenia, on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/15/baseball/japanese-baseball/carps-kuroda-touched-two-runs-second-spring-start/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-15T22:32:00+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/w3-jball-a-20150316-e1426426212697.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20150316.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Settling in: Hiroshima pitcher Hiroki Kuroda reacts during the Carp's 9-2 exhibition win over the Buffaloes on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/15/basketball/chapman-guides-susanoo-magic-past-heatdevils-series-sweep/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-15T22:34:29+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/16/soccer/world-cup/halilhodzic-to-pick-first-squad-on-thursday/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-16T23:07:04+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/16/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-takes-step-toward-spring-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-16T23:16:24+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p13-sumo-a-20150317-e1426513991903.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-sumo-a-20150317.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[On a roll: Hakuho defeats Aoiyama at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/17/baseball/japanese-baseball/eagles-hurler-norimoto-named-opening-day-starter/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-17T20:16:28+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/17/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-triumphs-2/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-17T20:26:54+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p13-sumo-a-20150318-e1426590909906.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-sumo-a-20150318.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[34th straight victory: Hakuho shoves Takekaze out of the raised ring on Tuesday at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/17/sumo/ailing-endo-awaits-knee-surgery/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-17T23:13:59+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/17/basketball/gwu-to-face-pitt-in-postseason-nit/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-17T23:18:12+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/17/soccer/j-league/wako-header-carries-reysol-past-shandong-stoppage-time/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-18T14:52:31+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/w3-acl-a-20150318-e1426601501970.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-acl-a-20150318.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Joyful finish: Kashiwa Reysol's Naoki Wako celebrates with teammates Masato Kudo and Tetsuro Ota after his stoppage-time goal gave his club a 2-1 victory over Shandong Luneng in their Asian Champions League match on Tuesday in Kashiwa, Chiba Prefecture.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/18/basketball/watanabe-gw-reach-next-round/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-18T20:35:32+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/18/more-sports/jones-says-major-shake-up-needed-in-japanese-rugby/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-18T21:05:57+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/18/baseball/japanese-baseball/matsuzaka-diagnosed-with-influenza/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-18T21:34:00+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/18/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-edges-closer-to-34th-emperors-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-18T21:37:02+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p13-sumo-a-20150319-e1426682096966.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-sumo-a-20150319.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Watch out below: Hakuho, left, defeats Terunofuji on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/18/baseball/jeter-matsui-team-up-again/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-18T21:55:31+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p14-jason-a-20150319.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-jason-a-20150319.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[New look: Former Yankees teammates Derek Jeter (left) and Hideki Matsui pose after a press conference on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/18/soccer/j-league/grampus-striker-kawamata-puts-show-halilhodzic/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-18T22:45:04+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/w3-nabisco-a-20150319-e1426686223244.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-nabisco-a-20150319.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Notice me: Nagoya's Kengo Kawamata (right) celebrates with teammates after Grampus' win over Frontale on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/18/soccer/gamba-draws-buriram-acl/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-18T22:45:17+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/w3-jsoccer-a-20150319-e1426685253449.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20150319.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[All wet: Gamba Osaka's Takashi Usami takes a shot during his side's draw against Buriram United on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/18/basketball/former-japan-womens-coach-brown-still-going-strong/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-19T10:57:41+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/w3-kaz-a-20150319.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kaz-a-20150319.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Air traffic: Herb Brown is currently on the University of Portland Pilots men's team staff.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/18/olympics/jx-signs-on-as-latest-sponsor-for-2020-olympics/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-19T17:26:23+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/w3-olympics-a-20150319.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-olympics-a-20150319.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Gold standard: Yasuhi Kimura (left), chairman of JX Nippon Oil and Energy Corporation, and Yoshiro Mori, president of the Tokyo Organizing committee for the 2020 Olympics and Paralympics, pose for a photo during a news conference on Wednesday in Tokyo. JX became a Gold Partner for the host Games.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/19/baseball/japanese-baseball/slugger-eldred-undergoes-knee-surgery/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-19T20:36:54+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/19/more-sports/football/princeton-kwansei-gakuin-battle-legacy-bowl/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-19T20:44:02+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p9-hiroshi-b-20150320.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p9-hiroshi-b-20150320.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Continuing in football: Roman Wilson played for the Osaka-based Sidewinders of the second division of the X League last season, recording 10 catches for 253 yards and three touchdowns.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/19/more-sports/halilhodzic-passes-endo-national-team/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-19T20:44:12+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p9-andrew-a-20150320-e1426764683886.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p9-andrew-a-20150320.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Plan revealed: Japan national team manager Vahid Halilhodzic on Thursday announces his 31-man squad for a pair of upcoming friendlies.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/19/basketball/bryant-still-hoping-fukuoka-can-make-playoffs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-19T21:31:53+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/w3-ed-a-20150320.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-ed-a-20150320.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Experienced competitor: Fukuoka star John "Helicopter" Humphrey (35), seen playing for the Tokyo Apache in the 2008-09 playoffs, is one of the key leaders for the rebuilding Kyushu squad.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/19/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-still-unbeaten-3/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-19T22:46:12+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p10-sumo-a-20150320-e1426764696671.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p10-sumo-a-20150320.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[No messing around: Hakuho (left) makes an aggressive attack against Kotoshogiku on Thursday at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament. Hakuho picked up his 36th consecutive win.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/20/soccer/man-city-arsenal-faced-with-cold-reality-after-cl-exits/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-20T20:02:10+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p13-premier-a-20150321.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-premier-a-20150321.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The road ahead: Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini's team fell to Barcelona in the Champions League and now faces a major rebuilding job to upgrade its roster.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/20/more-sports/boxing-2/uchiyama-taguchi-to-make-title-defenses-on-may-6/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-20T20:42:21+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/20/basketball/niigata-whips-struggling-tokyo/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-20T22:43:39+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/20/baseball/japanese-baseball/kaneko-wont-start-opening-day-for-buffaloes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-20T23:24:28+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/20/more-sports/track-field/takahashi-bashes-selection-process-for-japan-marathon-team-for-worlds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-20T23:24:38+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/20/sumo/basho-reports/terunofuji-puts-end-to-hakuhos-perfect-run/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-21T18:32:15+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p14-sumo-a-20150321.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-sumo-a-20150321.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Big moment: Sekiwake Terunofuji (right) defeats Hakuho on Friday at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka. Hakuho had won 36 consecutive matches entering the day's finale.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/21/sumo/basho-reports/terunofuji-takes-title-bid-final-day/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-21T23:25:11+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p25-sumo-a-20150322-e1426947719583.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p25-sumo-a-20150322.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Last man standing: Terunofuji stands in the ring after beating Ichinojo at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/21/more-sports/football/princeton-routs-kwansei-gakuin/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-21T23:27:30+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p27-hiroshi-a-20150322.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p27-hiroshi-a-20150322.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Under pressure: Princeton defensive lineman Henry Schlossberg (66) and linebacker Birk Olson (94) chase Kwansei Gakuin quarterback Mitsuhiro Izu during the first quarter of the Legacy Bowl on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/21/baseball/jeter-matsui-bring-star-power-charity-event/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-21T23:30:36+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/w3-jason-a-20150322.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jason-a-20150322.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fun and games: Derek Jeter (far left) shares a joke with former New York Yankees teammate Hideki Matsui as Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters pitcher Shohei Otani (far right) looks on at Tokyo Dome on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/21/basketball/pilots-coach-reveno-cherished-time-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-21T23:35:58+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p26-kaz-a-20150322.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p26-kaz-a-20150322.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Always teaching: Eric Reveno (center) draws up a play for his team during a game earlier this month. Reveno says he learned a lot during his time playing in Japan.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/21/baseball/japanese-baseball/fighters-hermida-excited-new-challenge/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-21T23:36:11+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p26-jason-a-20150322.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p26-jason-a-20150322.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Turning the page: Jeremy Hermida is ready to see what the future holds with the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/21/baseball/japanese-baseball/otani-sharpens-ahead-opening-day/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-21T23:36:28+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/w3-jball-a-20150322-e1426946192526.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20150322.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Gaining speed: Hokkaido Nippon Ham's Shohei Otani delivers during the Fighters' 5-1 exhibition win over the Giants on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/19/sumo/jeter-meets-hauho-sumo-wrestlers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-22T15:23:58+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/w3-jeter-a-20150320-e1426772963858.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jeter-a-20150320.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sporting icons: Sumo superstar Hakuho meets retired New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter on Thursday at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/22/basketball/johnson-big-game-lead-89ers-past-b-corsairs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-22T15:26:38+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/22/figure-skating/hanyu-strives-for-second-straight-world-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-22T20:47:45+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p14-jack-a-20150323.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-jack-a-20150323.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Challenging time: Olympic and world champion Yuzuru Hanyu has struggled this season with injury and illness. The Sendai native will go for his second straight world title this week in Shanghai.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/22/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-captures-34th-emperors-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-22T20:49:13+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p14-sumo-a-20150323.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-sumo-a-20150323.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Familiar scene: Mongolian legend Hakuho wins his sixth consecutive title on Sunday, beating Harumafuji in the final match of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/22/more-sports/football/wide-receiver-kurihara-invited-to-nfl-veteran-combine/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-22T21:38:06+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/w3-kurihara-a-20150323.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kurihara-a-20150323.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Chance to: Takashi Kurihara, seen in a file photo from 2013 in Kawasaki, was scheduled to participate in the NFL Veteran Combine on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/22/soccer/j-league/hyodo-leads-marinos-to-first-victory-of-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-22T21:38:12+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/w3-andrew-a-20150323-e1427027766850.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-andrew-a-20150323.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tight quarters: Yokohama F. Marinos' Manabu Saito takes a shot in Sunday's J. League game against Sagan Tosu at Mitsuzawa Stadium. Marinos earned a 1-0 win.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/22/baseball/japanese-baseball/kuroda-tosses-seven-scoreless-innings-in-final-spring-appearance/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-22T23:03:19+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/w3-jball-a-20150323-e1427032901673.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20150323.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hiroshima Carp pitcher Hiroki Kuroda]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/22/basketball/kyoto-outplays-hamamatsu-raises-record-to-18-4-on-road/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-22T23:14:44+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/23/basketball/watanabe-gw-fall-against-temple/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-23T22:50:25+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/23/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/kodaira-wins-overall-distance-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-23T22:50:27+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/23/more-sports/ito-sets-mark-on-table-tennis-tour/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-23T22:50:28+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/23/soccer/world-cup/injured-nagatomo-skips-halilhodzics-first-camp/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-23T22:56:40+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/w3-jsoccer-a-20150324.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20150324.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Rest and recuperation: Injured Inter Milan defender Yuto Nagatomo will stay in Italy rather than joining up with his Japan colleagues this week.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/23/baseball/mlb/darvish-vows-to-return-even-better/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-23T22:59:21+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/23/sumo/exultant-hakuho-brushes-aside-controversy-over-remarks/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-23T23:00:57+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/23/baseball/japanese-baseball/cepeda-hoping-hard-work-pays-second-year-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-24T18:41:56+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p14-jason-a-20150324.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-jason-a-20150324.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Back for seconds: Frederich Cepeda, seen in a 2014 file photo, hopes his second year in Japan with the Yomiuri Giants goes much better than the first.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/13/basketball/gonzaga-pitt-to-play-hoops-in-okinawa/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-24T19:57:45+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/24/general/hall-of-famer-molitor-facing-real-challenge-with-twins/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-24T20:50:30+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p13-man-about-sports-a-20150325.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-man-about-sports-a-20150325.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[New challenge: Twins manager Paul Molitor, in his first season at the helm, speaks with Phillies manager Ryne Sandberg before a recent spring training game in Clearwater, Florida.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/24/baseball/why-did-matsui-pick-yankees-over-giants/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-24T20:54:14+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p14-jack-a-20150325.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-jack-a-20150325.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Interesting move: Hideki Matsui, who starred for the Yomiuri Giants for 10 seasons before joining the New York Yankees, has bypassed an offer from his first club to work for the Bronx Bombers.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/24/basketball/legends-guard-togashi-sidelined-for-rest-of-d-league-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-24T23:05:12+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/24/more-sports/track-field/olympic-heptathlete-champion-ennis-hill-set-for-competitive-return/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-24T23:05:21+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/25/soccer/halilhodzic-gets-work-japan-starts-scratch/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-25T20:45:53+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p16-scene-a-20150326.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p16-scene-a-20150326.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Follow me: New national team manager Vahid Halilhodzic leads his players on a run earlier this week at their training camp in Oita.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/25/basketball/kawabuchi-doubles-down-on-japan-2024-task-force-agenda/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-25T22:54:42+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/w3-ed-a-20150326.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-ed-a-20150326.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Working toward a solution: Japan 2024 Task Force co-chairmen Ingo Weiss and Saburo Kawabuchi address the media at a news conference in Tokyo on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/25/figure-skating/reeds-fail-to-advance-to-free-dance-at-worlds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-26T00:06:07+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/w3-skating-a-20150326.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-skating-a-20150326.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[One and done: Cathy and Chris Reed perform their ice dance short program at the World Figure Skating Championships on Wednesday in Shanghai. The Reeds failed to advance to the free dance.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/10/more-sports/cricket-2/ex-cricket-captain-lloyd-named-west-indies-selection-panel/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-26T13:27:32+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/26/sumo/hakuho-showing-signs-letting/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-26T20:04:35+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/26/soccer/hard-optimistic-englands-outlook/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-26T21:59:37+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p9-premier-a-20150327.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p9-premier-a-20150327.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[New addition: England's Harry Kane, the rising Tottenham star, is slated to earn his first cap against Lithuania.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/26/basketball/nash-toyama-eyeing-final-four/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-26T23:08:11+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/w3-ed-a-20150327.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-ed-a-20150327.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Star presence: Toyama's Masashi Joho, seen in a file photo, is the team's leading scorer for a second straight season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/25/baseball/japanese-baseball/carp-hoping-kuroda-can-final-piece-title-puzzle/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-27T00:02:38+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p16-jason-a-20150326.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p16-jason-a-20150326.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Red Rising: Hiroki Kuroda returns to Hiroshima this year after seven seasons in MLB.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/27/basketball/nagasaki-withdraws-application-to-enter-bj-league-for-2015-16-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-27T20:36:49+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/27/basketball/sendai-prevails-in-2ot-against-tokyo-stretches-win-streak-to-nine/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-27T23:15:08+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/27/baseball/japanese-baseball/giants-edge-baystars-2015-season-opener/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-28T09:08:24+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/w3-jason-b-20150328-e1427468812308.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jason-b-20150328.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Winning start: Giants manager Tatsunori Hara is pumped up after Yoshiyuki Kamei's two-run home run in the second inning of Friday's game against the BayStars at Tokyo Dome. Yomiuri topped Yokohama 3-2.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/27/soccer/japan-strikes-twice-in-second-half-against-tunisia/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-28T09:15:58+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/w3-jsoccer-a-20150328-e1427465250364.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20150328.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Moving ahead: Japan's Yoshinori Muto prepares to boot the ball as Tunisia's Aymen Abdennour defends in the second half of Friday's international friendly in Oita. Japan defeated Tunisia 2-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/26/baseball/japanese-baseball/buffaloes-hawks-best-pl/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-28T11:13:39+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p9-jason-a-20150327.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p9-jason-a-20150327.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Welcome aboard: The Buffaloes acquired pitcher Bryan Bullington to help them get over the hump this season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/27/soccer/japan-hammers-macau-asian-23-qualifier/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-28T15:01:32+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/28/more-sports/golf/yokomine-stays-hunt-kia-classic/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-28T20:30:34+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/28/more-sports/nadal-murray-post-first-round-wins/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-28T20:35:44+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/28/baseball/japanese-baseball/barbon-npbs-first-latin-star-reflects-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-28T20:50:55+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p26-jball-a-20150329.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p26-jball-a-20150329.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[First of many: Former Hankyu Braves greats Roberto "Chico" Barbon (right) and Greg "Boomer" Wells take part in a 2012 Orix Buffaloes fan event. Barbon has been involved in Japanese baseball since he arrived in Japan from Cuba in 1955 and was Nippon Professional Baseball's first Latin star.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/28/baseball/japanese-baseball/kajitani-lopez-spark-baystars-rout-giants/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-28T20:56:02+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/w3-jball-a-20150329-e1427542823137.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20150329.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Banner performance: The BayStars' Takayuki Kajitani hits a two-run double off Giants reliever Mizuki Tsuchida in the sixth inning on Saturday at Tokyo Dome. Kajitani went 4-for-5 with three RBIs in Yokohama's 10-2 win.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/28/soccer/j-league/marinos-outplay-s-pulse-nabisco-cup-match/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-28T21:57:41+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/w3-jsoccer-a-20150329-e1427547120361.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20150329.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[On target: Vissel Kobe's Kazuma Watanabe scores twice against Montedio Yamagata on Saturday, leading his club to a 3-1 victory in the Nabisco Cup.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/28/basketball/backcourt-stars-karimata-jones-carry-fukushima-past-yokohama/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-29T12:04:57+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/w3-ed-a-20150329.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-ed-a-20150329.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Competitive duel: Fukushima's Edward Morris looks to score against Yokohama's Carl Hall during Saturday's bj-league game at Yokohama International Pool. The Firebonds defeated the hosts B-Corsairs 106-91.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/29/more-sports/track-field/wind-rules-out-kiryus-sub-10-time/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-29T20:57:37+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/29/more-sports/japan-falls-short-at-dubai-world-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-29T20:57:43+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/29/basketball/bj-league-lifts-ban-on-jt/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-29T21:11:15+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/29/more-sports/cricket-2/australia-beats-new-zealand-win-world-cup-fifth-time/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-29T21:25:24+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p14-cricket-a-20150330.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-cricket-a-20150330.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[On top of the world: Australia's Mitchell Starc (center) celebrates with captain Michael Clarke after dismissing New Zealand's Luke Ronchi for a duck during the World Cup final on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/29/more-sports/fiji-triumphs-hong-kong-sevens/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-29T21:31:58+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/w3-rugby-a-20150330.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-rugby-a-20150330.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[On the attack: Fiji's Jerry Tuwai (left) tries to evade New Zealand's Jo Webber during the final game of the Hong Kong Sevens on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/29/baseball/japanese-baseball/kuo-earns-first-win-japan-lions-sweep-buffaloes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-29T22:29:37+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/w3-jball-a-20150330-e1427631600121.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20150330.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Through the storm: Seibu's Kuo Chun-lin pitches during the Lions' 5-4 win over the Buffaloes at Saitama Dome on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/29/baseball/japanese-baseball/kuroda-wins-first-game-back-carp/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-29T22:32:08+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/w3-kuroda-a-20150330-e1427631567741.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kuroda-a-20150330.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Red letter day: Hiroshima pitcher Hiroki Kuroda celebrates during the Carp's 2-1 win over the Swallows on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/29/basketball/b-corsairs-sink-firebonds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-31T01:02:07+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/31/more-sports/williams-beats-15-year-old-bellis/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-31T14:32:24+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p13-tennis-a-20150331.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13 tennis-a 20150331.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tough love: Serena Williams (right) meets CiCi Bellis at the net following their match on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/31/more-sports/football/kurihara-enthused-showing-veteran-combine/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-31T14:35:39+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p14-kaz-a-20150331.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14 kaz-a 20150331]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Paying dues: Takashi Kurihara was pleased with his showing at the NFL Veterans Combine last week.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/31/soccer/world-cup/usami-wants-make-playing-time-friendly/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-31T14:36:35+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p14-scooer-a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-scooer-a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Better late than never: Takashi Usami watches his shot during Japan's match against Tunisia on Friday in Oita. Usami is expected to start against Uzbekistan on Tuesday night.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/31/basketball/nba/bulls-nearly-broken-making-nba-finals-first-time/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-31T20:12:05+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p11-nba-report-a-20150401.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p11-nba-report-a-20150401.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Breakthrough season: NBA legend Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls reached the NBA Finals for the first time during the 1990-91 season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/31/basketball/george-washington-watanabe-play-future-games-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-31T21:36:00+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/w3-ed-a-20150401.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-ed-a-20150401.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Growing fan base: George Washington forward Yuta Watanabe's popularity in Japan increased throughout his freshman season. He averaged 7.4 points per game and made 10 starts.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/31/figure-skating/machidas-move-proves-costly-japan-end/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-31T23:01:50+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p12-jack-a-20150401-e1427803911317.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p12-jack-a-20150401.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dubious decision: Tatsuki Machida's sudden retirement at the nationals in December played a large part in Japan losing one of the three spots for men at the 2016 world championships.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/31/more-sports/nishikori-stays-hot-miami/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-31T23:02:04+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p12-tennis-a-20150401.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p12-tennis-a-20150401.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Rolling: Kei Nishikori plays a shot from Serbia's Viktor Troicki in their third-round match at the Miami Open on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/31/baseball/japanese-baseball/buoyed-home-runs-hawks-hammer-buffaloes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-31T23:11:42+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/w3-jball-a-20150401-e1427810980465.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20150401.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Offensive punch: The Hawks' Nobuhiro Matsuda slugs a two-run double in the third inning against the Buffaloes on Tuesday at Yafuoku Dome. Fukuoka Softbank routed Orix 7-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/31/more-sports/japan-trounces-uzbekistan-friendly/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-01T10:16:53+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/w3-andrew-a-20150401-e1427810364259.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-andrew-a-20150401.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Major highlight: Japan's Gaku Shibasaki scores past Uzbekistan goalkeeper Akbar Turaev in the 80th minute of Tuesday's international friendly at Ajinomoto Stadium. Japan beat Uzbekistan 5-1.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/01/soccer/japan-reaches-final-rio-qualifiers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-01T23:11:24+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/01/baseball/japanese-baseball/tsuruga-captures-high-school-crown/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-01T23:12:30+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/01/baseball/mlb/kawasaki-start-season-minors/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-01T23:13:26+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/01/baseball/japanese-baseball/fighters-otani-oka-go-deep-in-win-over-marines/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-01T23:22:43+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/w3-jball-a-20150402-e1427897759213.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20150402.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Swing for the fences: Shohei Otani homers against the Marines on Wednesday in Chiba. The Fighters won 4-3.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/01/baseball/japanese-baseball/swallows-milledge-to-miss-time-due-to-shoulder-issue/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-01T23:24:36+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/01/basketball/new-basketball-league-established-in-japan-will-consist-of-bj-league-nbl-clubs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-01T23:26:24+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/01/basketball/firebonds-jones-energized-support-fukushima-fans/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-02T14:51:17+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/p12-ed-a-20150402.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p12-ed-a-20150402.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Key contributor: Fukushima Firebonds guard Verdell Jones III is the team leader in scoring, assists, free throws made and free throws attempted.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/02/baseball/mlb/wada-to-miss-cubs-season-opener/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-02T20:34:21+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/02/baseball/mlb/martinez-questions-tanakas-fitness/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-02T20:34:22+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/02/basketball/hiroshima-lightning-approved-as-2015-16-expansion-team/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-02T20:34:22+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/02/basketball/playoff-race-gathering-momentum/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-02T20:39:09+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/p11-ed-a-20150403.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p11-ed-a-20150403.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fighting the odds: Yokohama guard Warren Niles and his teammates will try to secure a playoff spot in the regular season's final month.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/02/more-sports/boxing-2/ex-world-champion-ao-fight-wbo-lightweight-title-las-vegas/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-02T21:34:35+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/w3-boxing-a-20150403.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-boxing-a-20150403.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Putting in the work: Takahiro Ao trains at Tokyo's Teiken Gym on Thursday afternoon.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/02/baseball/japanese-baseball/nakamura-slugs-first-homer-season-sparks-unbeaten-lions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-02T23:38:46+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/w3-jball-a-20150403-e1427984988158.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20150403.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Getting the job done: Lions slugger Takeya Nakamura (60) is congratulated by teammates after he slugged a two-run home run in the fifth inning against the Eagles on Thursday in Sendai. Seibu beat Tohoku Rakuten 6-1.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/02/baseball/japanese-baseball/matsuzaka-sidelined-with-shoulder-ailment/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-02T23:39:26+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/03/more-sports/golf/miyazato-one-shot-off-lead-at-major/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-03T19:02:34+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/03/basketball/takahashi-named-kyoto-assistant/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-03T19:02:42+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/03/soccer/carricks-fragility-ongoing-issue-club-country/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-03T19:13:18+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/p11-premier-a-20150404.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p11-premier-a-20150404.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hard to explain: Manchester United's Michael Carrick (left) has been unavailable for 80 percent of England's international matches since earning his first cap in May 2001 against Mexico.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/03/baseball/japanese-baseball/releasing-stubborn-gourriel-best-move-baystars/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-03T20:49:55+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/p12-jason-a-20150404.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p12-jason-a-20150404.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Happier times: Yulieski Gourriel, who was released by the Yokohama BayStars on Thursday, smiles with manager Kiyoshi Nakahata after his first game with the club last summer.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/03/baseball/japanese-baseball/carp-outfielder-schierholtz-finalize-one-year-deal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-03T21:12:32+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/03/soccer/j-league/gambas-usami-scores-pair-triumph-grampus/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-03T22:41:50+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20150404.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Banner performance: Gamba's Takashi Usami notches a brace in Osaka's 3-1 victory over visiting Nagoya Grampus on Friday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/03/baseball/japanese-baseball/tigers-battery-provides-spark-struggling-giants/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-03T23:06:09+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/w3-jason-a-20150404-e1428069781554.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jason-a-20150404.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Carrying his weight: The Tigers' Ryutaro Umeno strokes an RBI double in the eighth inning against the Giants on Friday at Tokyo Dome. Umeno knocked in three runs in Hanshin's 4-2 win over Yomiuri.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/03/basketball/ryukyu-whips-west-rival-fukuoka/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-03T23:22:01+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/03/baseball/japanese-baseball/kumazaki-calls-gurriel-row-individual-contract-problem/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-04T01:41:26+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/02/baseball/japanese-baseball/baystars-void-gurriels-contract/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-04T01:44:33+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/04/baseball/mlb/bostons-uehara-put-15-day-dl/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-04T20:07:12+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/04/soccer/milans-honda-foot-injury/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-04T20:08:49+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/04/baseball/trio-of-homers-lauched-hanshin-to-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-04T20:09:59+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/04/baseball/japanese-baseball/hawks-standridge-tosses-four-hitter-lions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-04T22:02:29+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/w3-jball-a-20150405-e1428152063590.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20150405.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[One to remember: The Hawks' Jason Standridge throws a four-hit shutout on Saturday against the Lions at Seibu Prince Dome. Fukuoka Softbank defeated Seibu 2-0.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/04/soccer/j-league/moriwakis-85th-minute-goal-sinks-yamaga/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-04T22:02:35+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/w3-jsoccer-a-20150405-e1428151562503.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20150405.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[They both want it: Matsumoto Yamaga's Obina (left) and Ryota Moriwaki of the Urawa Reds vie for the ball during Saturday's J. League match in Saitama. Reds defeated Yamaga 1-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/04/more-sports/brave-blossoms-qualify-sevens-world-series-quarterfinals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-04T22:31:42+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/w3-andrew-a-20150405.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-andrew-a-20150405.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Straight ahead: Japan's Katsuyuki Sakai scores a try against Argentina during Tokyo Rugby Sevens match on Saturday. The matched ended in a 14-14 draw.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/04/basketball/hamamatsu-torches-nara-3-point-range/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-04T23:25:58+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/w3-ed-a-20150405-e1428157129314.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-ed-a-20150405.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Longtime leader: Hamamatsu Higashimikawa Phoenix guard Masahiro Oguchi, seen in a file photo from February 2013, scored six points on 2-for-2 shooting from 3-point range on Saturday. The Phoenix defeated the visiting Bambitious Nara 78-65.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/04/more-sports/judo/judoka-asami-captures-48-kg-national-title-beating-kondo/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-04T23:26:17+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/w3-judo-a-20150405-e1428149096828.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-judo-a-20150405.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The day's best: Haruna Asami (top) holds off Ami Kondo to win the 48-kg weight category at the National Invitational Weight Class Championships on Saturday in Fukuoka.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/04/olympics/olympic-channel-set-innovate-inspire/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-05T15:08:23+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/p27-ed-a-20150405.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p27-ed-a-20150405.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[He saw it all: American sportscaster Jim McKay covered 12 Olympics in a career that made him synonymous with the global event.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/03/basketball/japan-2024-task-force-establishes-league-office-new-mens-pro-hoop-circuit/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-05T15:08:57+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/w3-kaz-a-20150404.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kaz-a-20150404.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Symbolic moment: Saburo Kawabuchi, the Japan 2024 Task Force co-chairman (left), on Friday receives an application from Akita Northern Happinets president Yuki Mizuno for the bj-league team's entry into Japan's to-be-named new men's pro basketball league for the 2016-17 campaign.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/05/more-sports/golf/miyazato-falls-apart-in-third-round/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-05T22:31:56+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/05/baseball/mlb/fujikawa-to-begin-season-on-dl/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-05T22:31:57+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/05/more-sports/judo/ebinuma-picks-judo-gold/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-05T22:56:43+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/w3-judo-a-20150406-e1428241573898.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-judo-a-20150406.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Rough and tumble: Masashi Ebinuma (top) takes down Kengo Takaichi in the men's 66-kg final at the national invitational weight-class championships in Fukuoka on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/05/baseball/japanese-baseball/japanese-baseball-taking-cover-foul-ball-decision/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-05T22:57:18+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/p11-jball-a-20150406.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p11-jball-a-20150406.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[No easy answers: Fans cheer during the Fighters' opening-night matchup against the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles on March 27 at Sapporo Dome.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/05/more-sports/japan-falls-short-tokyo-sevens/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-05T23:00:35+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/w3-rugby-a-20150406-e1428241567794.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-rugby-a-20150406.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Caught up: Japan captain Katsuyuki Sakai is tackled by the Scotland defense during their match at the Tokyo Sevens on Sunday. Scotland won 14-5.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/05/baseball/japanese-baseball/tigers-gomez-encore-good-opening-act/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-05T23:00:47+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/p12-jason-a-20150406.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p12-jason-a-20150406.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Let's do it again: Tigers infielder Mauro Gomez is trying to build on his strong performance last season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/05/soccer/j-league/king-kazu-rewrites-scoring-record/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-05T23:04:34+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/w3-jsoccer-a-20150406-e1428241570150.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20150406.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Golden oldie: Yokohama FC's Kazuyoshi Miura celebrates his goal against Jubilo Iwata on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/05/baseball/japanese-baseball/giants-rookie-takagi-throws-first-career-shutout-beat-tigers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-05T23:05:35+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/w3-jball-a-20150406-e1428241580821.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20150406.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[None shall pass: Yomiuri starting pitcher Hayato Takagi prepares to deliver during the Giants' 3-0 win over the Tigers at Tokyo Dome on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/06/more-sports/tokyo-2020-chief-mori-step-jrfu-president/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-06T22:11:07+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/w3-mori-a-20150407-e1428325592539.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-mori-a-20150407.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yoshiro Mori]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/06/baseball/mlb/evergreen-ichiro-energized-miami/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-06T22:48:30+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/06/baseball/mlb/cubs-place-wada-15-day-dl/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-06T22:48:46+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/06/more-sports/nishikori-reclaims-4-ranking/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-06T22:48:54+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/05/basketball/lakestars-thrash-broncos/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-07T09:43:53+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/06/more-sports/track-field/kiryu-focused-improving/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-07T14:39:04+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/p11-kaz-a-20150407.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p11-kaz-a-20150407.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sign of the times: Yoshihide Kiryu ran a wind-aided 9.87 in the 100 meters during the Texas Relays in Austin on March 28. Kiryu is hopeful of one day becoming the first Japanese man to run the race in under 10 seconds.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/06/baseball/japanese-baseball/abe-serves-security-blanket-giants-slow-start/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-07T20:46:14+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/p12-jason-a-20150407.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p12-jason-a-20150407.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Who you gonna call: Shinnosuke Abe (left) was a steadying presence for the Giants this past weekend.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/07/soccer/j-league/tosus-kim-receives-four-game-ban/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-07T21:30:50+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/07/baseball/japanese-baseball/mendoza-tames-lions-fighters-stretch-winning-streak-six/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-07T23:25:26+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/w3-jason-a-20150408-e1428416436152.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jason-a-20150408.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Key contributor: The Fighters' Kensuke Tanaka belts a two-run homer in the fifth inning against the Lions on Tuesday at Tokyo Dome. Hokkaido Nippon Ham defeated Seibu 4-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/07/soccer/j-league/takasaki-steers-antlers-dramatic-victory-late-goal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-07T23:27:08+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/w3-jsoccer-a-20150408-e1428416389359.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20150408.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The breakthrough: The Antlers' Hiroyuki Takasaki scores on a late header against Guangzhou Evergrande in an Asian Champions League match on Tuesday in Kashima, Ibaraki Prefecture. Kashima defeated the visitors 2-1.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/07/more-sports/swimming/hagino-claims-third-straight-400-meter-freestyle-title-nationals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-07T23:27:15+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/w3-swim-a-20150408-e1428416458921.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-swim-a-20150408.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Winning form: Kosuke Hagino triumphs in the men's 400-meter freestyle competition at the National Swimming Championships on Tuesday at Tokyo Tatsumi International Swimming Center.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/07/basketball/sunflowers-star-tokashiki-signs-wnbas-storm/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-07T23:32:55+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/p11-kaz-a-20150408.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p11-kaz-a-20150408.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Storm brewing: Ramu Tokashiki (with ball) of the JX-Eneos Sunflowers goes on the attack during Game 3 of the WJBL Finals on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/07/more-sports/ice-hockey/laviolette-aims-work-magic-predators/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-08T12:35:18+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/p11-man-about-sports-a-20150408.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p11-man-about-sports-a-20150408.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[In the hunt: Predators coach Peter Laviolette has molded his team, including center Filip Forsberg (center), Shea Weber (left) and Roman Josi, into a title contender.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/05/more-sports/football/japan-reveals-provisional-roster-american-football-world-championship/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-08T16:59:53+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/w3-hiroshi-a-20150406.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-hiroshi-a-20150406.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The first step: Japan American football national team members (from left) wide receiver Yuta Hayashi (Silver Star), quarterback Shohei Kato (Deers), coach Kiyoyuki Mori (Deers), wide receiver Noriaki Kinoshita (Seagulls) and defensive lineman Motoyuki Hirai (Frontiers), pose for photos during a news conference to announce the provisional roster for the world championships on Sunday in Kawasaki.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/08/baseball/japanese-baseball/carps-eldred-set-for-return-to-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-08T23:05:39+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/08/more-sports/swimming/kitajima-fails-to-qualify-for-worlds-in-100/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-08T23:05:42+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/w3-swimming-a-20150409-e1428501805870.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-swimming-a-20150409.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Didn't make the cut: Kosuke Kitajima (right) missed out on a spot in the 100 at the world championships with a third-place finish at the Japan nationals on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/08/soccer/world-cup/bhutan-praying-dream-japan-tie/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-08T23:11:03+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/08/baseball/japanese-baseball/murton-ties-hanshin-mark-games-played-foreign-registered-player/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-08T23:38:00+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/w3-hanshin-a-20150409-e1428503655507.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-hanshin-a-20150409.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Matt Murton]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/09/more-sports/man-tried-fix-japan-open-matches/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-09T19:36:55+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/09/soccer/chelsea-targets-fc-tokyos-muto/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-09T19:38:50+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/09/basketball/shigas-toyama-relies-mentor-improve-lakestars/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-09T19:48:14+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/p8-ed-a-20150410.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p8-ed-a-20150410.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Championship experience: Shiga forwards Jeff Parmer (left) and Ray Nixon (right) both won titles as Hamamatsu players, while Lakestars head coach Koto Toyama earned a ring as a Hamamatsu assistant.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/09/more-sports/swimming/14-year-old-swimmer-ikee-qualifies-worlds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-09T23:06:50+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3 swim 20150410]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Solid achievement: Rikako Ikee earns a third-place finish in the women's 200-meter freestyle on Thursday at the National Swimming Championships at Tatsumi International Swimming Center.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/09/baseball/japanese-baseball/maeda-records-first-victory-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-09T23:06:51+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20150410.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Effective: Carp hurler Kenta Maeda tosses seven scoreless innings on Thursday against the Giants at Mazda Stadium. Hiroshima defeated Yomiuri 1-0.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/10/soccer/pellegrini-wont-worry-money-fired/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-10T19:40:55+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/p11-premier-a-20150411.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p11-premier-a-20150411.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[No financial concerns: Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini could be fired by the Premier League club after the season, but would receive big compensation if he's shown the door.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/19/general/taking-a-look-back-at-the-spectacular-london-games/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-10T19:55:17+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/sp20120819oea.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20120819oea.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hero for life: Britain's Mo Farah thrilled the masses by winning the 5,000- and 10,000-meter races in dramatic fashion at the 2012 London Olympics.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/14/general/japan-exceeded-expectations-during-london-games/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-10T19:55:32+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/sp20120814oea.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20120814oea.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Lot of hardware: Kohei Uchimura won one gold and two silver medals during the London Olympics.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/13/general/a-day-in-the-life-of-an-olympic-reporter/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-10T19:55:39+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/09/general/coe-a-great-spokesman-for-sport/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-10T19:55:55+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/07/general/olympic-spirit-pushes-murray-to-tennis-glory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-10T19:56:01+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20120807oea.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Breakthrough: Andy Murray celebrates after his win against Roger Federer in the gold-medal match on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/06/general/phelps-makes-remarkable-look-routine/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-10T19:56:07+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20120806oea.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hard to top: Michael Phelps holds the eight gold medals he won during the Beijing Olympics in a 2008 combination file photo.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/05/general/japans-judoka-should-use-london-struggles-as-learning-tool-for-2016/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-10T19:56:13+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/sp20120805oea.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20120805oea.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Disappointing showing: Former world champion Takamasa Anai and Japan fell short of expectations during the judo competition in London.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/04/general/sasakis-unsavory-tactics-bring-shame-on-nadeshiko/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-10T19:56:20+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20120804oea.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Lightning rod: Nadeshiko Japan coach Norio Sasaki stirred controversy with the admission that he instructed his team to play for a draw against South Africa in their final group match.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/08/02/general/marial-epitomizes-the-olympic-spirit/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-10T19:56:29+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/sp20120802oea.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20120802oea.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[In limbo: Marathoner Guor Marial (175), seen here representing Iowa State in a Big 12 meet in 2008, is one of several athletes at the London Games participating as independents.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/07/29/general/fierce-focus-key-to-kitajimas-quest/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-10T19:56:36+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20120729oea.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Seeking immortality: Four-time Olympic gold medalist Kosuke Kitajima trains at the Aquatics Centre on Friday ahead of Saturday's heats in the 100-meter breastsroke.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/07/27/general/london-will-launch-dreams-for-millions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-10T19:56:42+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/09/03/general/kitajima-softball-team-showed-mettle-in-beijing/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-10T19:56:49+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20080903oea.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Superb performance: Yukiko Ueno pitched 28 innings over the last two days of the Olympic softball competition, leading Japan to its first-ever gold medal in the event.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/08/31/general/beijing-games-chock-full-of-memorable-moments/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-10T19:56:56+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20080831oea.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20080831oea.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Touching moment: German weightlifter Matthias Steiner holds up his super-heavyweight gold medal and a photograph of his late wife Susann after his triumph on Aug. 19 in Beijing.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/08/24/general/japan-leaves-beijing-with-nothing-but-regrets/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-10T19:57:03+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20080824oea.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mouthing off: Yu Darvish's comments before the Olympics did little to help his team in Beijing.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/08/21/general/china-taking-small-steps-to-baseball-success/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-10T19:57:16+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20080821oea.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Teaching the fundamentals: China manager Jim Lefebvre removes pitcher Wang Nan in the bottom of the second inning against Cuba on Wednesday. Lefebvre has helped lay the foundation for what he hopes is a bright future for baseball in China.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/08/20/general/beach-volley-provides-good-fun-for-everyone/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-10T19:57:25+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20080820oea.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Full stretch: China's Xue Chen lunges for the ball during women's beach volleyball semifinal action in Beijing on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/08/19/general/liu-withdrawal-shocks-fans-athletes-in-beijing/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-10T19:57:44+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20080819oea.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20080819oea.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[In tears: A security staffer cries after hearing that Liu Xiang has pullled out of the Olympics on Monday in Beijing.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/08/18/general/rivals-heap-praise-on-fastest-man-bolt/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-10T19:57:51+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/08/17/general/opening-week-creates-stories-the-world-over/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-10T19:57:59+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/08/16/general/phelps-on-doorstep-of-unthinkable-feat/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-10T19:58:06+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/08/14/general/underdog-gay-ready-to-face-his-date-with-destiny/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-10T19:58:12+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/08/13/general/kitajimas-swimming-feats-inspire-a-nation/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-10T19:58:18+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/08/11/general/china-u-s-matchup-shows-games-growth/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-10T19:58:26+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/08/08/general/selection-of-runner-lomong-to-carry-u-s-flag-particularly-poignant/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-10T19:58:31+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/08/07/general/beijing-putting-best-foot-forward-as-opening-ceremony-draws-near/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-10T19:58:42+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/08/06/general/compelling-stories-plentiful-as-beijing-games-near/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-10T19:58:47+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20080806oea.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Big challenge: Swimmer Michael Phelps' quest for eight gold medals will be one of the big story lines at the upcoming Beijing Olympics.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/02/06/general/confidence-right-formula-helped-giants-to-super-upset/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-10T19:58:54+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20080206oea.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Michael Strahan, seen here sacking Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, helped the New York Giants pull of a huge upset in Super Bowl XLII.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/09/03/general/ndereba-tosa-prove-worthy-medal-winners-in-marathon/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-10T19:59:01+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/09/02/general/a-to-z-at-the-world-cships/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-10T19:59:07+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/08/31/general/japan-medal-hopes-fading/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-10T19:59:14+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/08/30/general/medalists-look-to-beijing-08/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-10T19:59:19+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/08/27/general/gay-blows-away-powell-in-100-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-10T19:59:26+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/08/26/general/murofushi-tamesue-thrill-disappoint-fans/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-10T19:59:32+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2015-04-10T23:31:02+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-swim-a-20150411.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Another record: Kanako Watanabe shatters her own national record in the women's 200-meter individual medley at the national championships on Friday at Tatsumi International Swimming Center.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/10/baseball/japanese-baseball/hatakeyamas-11th-inning-homer-carries-swallows-past-giants/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-10T23:32:16+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jason-a-20150411.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Decisive blast: The Swallows' Kazuhiro Hatakeyama bashes a game-winning home run in the 11th inning against the Giants on Friday at Tokyo Dome. Tokyo Yakult topped Yomiuri 3-2 in the series opener.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/10/basketball/shiga-trounces-oita-fifth-straight-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-10T23:38:27+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Reach out: Seibu's Takeya Nakamura celebrates with fans after the Lions' 2-1 win over the Marines at Seibu Prince Dome on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/11/more-sports/swimming/koseki-takes-national-200-breaststroke-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-11T22:22:41+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Man on a mission: Yasuhiro Koseki competes in the men's 200-meter breaststroke at the national swimming championships on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/11/baseball/japanese-baseball/taguchi-passes-debut-test-flying-colors-giants-swallows/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-11T22:26:49+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jason-a-20150412.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[No sweat: Yomiuri starting pitcher Kazuto Taguchi returns to the bench after the seventh inning of the Giants' 2-1 win over the Swallows on Saturday at Tokyo Dome.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/11/soccer/mourinho-coy-muto/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-11T22:20:20+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/p27-soccer-a-20150412.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p27-soccer-a-20150412.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Indifferent: Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho sounds less than enthusiastic about adding FC Tokyo's Yoshinori Muto to his squad.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/12/basketball/sendai-stretches-winning-streak-11/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-12T17:19:28+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/12/baseball/japanese-baseball/batting-star-yamada-working-improve-play-field/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-12T21:09:30+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/p12-yamada-a-20150413.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p12-yamada-a-20150413.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Work in progress: Swallows second baseman Tetsuto Yamada fields a ball during Yakult's spring camp in Feburary.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/12/baseball/japanese-baseball/toritani-belts-two-run-homer-to-propel-tigers-past-carp/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-12T22:24:50+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20150413.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Decisive blast: The Tigers' Takashi Toritani hits a two-run home run in the eighth inning against the Carp on Sunday afternoon at Koshien Stadium. Hashin downed Hiroshima 4-3.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/12/basketball/title-chasing-kyoto-reaches-40-victories-first-time-franchise-history/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-12T22:51:07+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-bjleague-a-20150413.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Balanced scoring: Niigata's Yuichi Ikeda, seen in a file photo from 2008, scored 14 points in Sunday's series finale against Shinshu. Six Albirex players scored in double figures in Niigata's 84-69 victory.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/12/more-sports/swimming/hagino-earns-fourth-title-nationals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-12T23:04:04+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/w3-swim-a-20150413.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-swim-a-20150413.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nation's best: Kosuke Hagino swims the backstroke portion of the men's 400-meter individual medley on Sunday at the National Swimming Championships at Tatsumi International Swimming Center. Hagino collected his fourth title at this year's nationals by winning the race.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/12/more-sports/track-field/kato-finishes-first-in-rotterdam-marathon-womens-race/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-12T23:04:35+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/w3-marathon-a-20150413-e1428846957282.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-marathon-a-20150413.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Asami Kato]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/12/soccer/j-league/chelsea-target-muto-sends-fc-tokyo-joint-top-j-league-table/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-13T15:47:37+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/p12-andrew-a-20150413.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p12-andrew-a-20150413.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Star attraction: FC Tokyo's Yoshinori Muto celebrates his goal against Shonan Bellmare on Sunday in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture. FC Tokyo won 1-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/13/baseball/japanese-baseball/swallows-pitchers-hot-start-mound-year/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-13T22:46:50+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/p12-jason-a-20150414.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p12-jason-a-20150414.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Pitch perfect: Right-hander Taichi Ishiyama is one of the Yakult pitchers enjoying a strong start to the NPB season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/13/baseball/mlb/red-sox-set-bring-uehara-dl/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-13T22:34:11+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/14/more-sports/hozumi-withdraws-from-fed-cup-tie/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-14T19:31:03+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/14/basketball/kawabuchi-named-jba-chief-source/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-14T20:03:58+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/14/basketball/nba/kerr-employing-jacksons-philosophy-warriors/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-14T20:08:55+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p11-nba-report-a-20150415.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Remarkable season: First-year Warriors coach Steve Kerr, hugging Spurs guard Manu Ginobili after the teams' game on April 5, has guided Golden State to one of the best seasons in NBA history.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/14/more-sports/expert-says-hiring-nishikori-boost-american-companies-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-14T20:10:10+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p12-jack-a-20150415.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Man in demand: Kei Nishikori, currently ranked fourth in the world, has a stable of 14 sponsors. His strong play and solid image make him attractive to companies as an endorser.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/14/soccer/world-cup/japan-gets-group-e-draw-for-world-cup-second-round-qualifiers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-14T22:13:54+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/13/more-sports/football/polamalu-ends-career-right-time/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-14T22:20:32+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p11-hiroshi-a-20150414.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[One-club man: Troy Polamalu has retired after 12 seasons in the NFL, all with the Pittsburgh Steelers.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/14/baseball/japanese-baseball/dragons-pinch-hitter-nanita-delivers-game-winning-single-tigers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-14T23:17:52+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20150415.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Indoor fun: The Dragons' Ricardo Nanita celebrates with teammates after hitting a game-winning, walk-off single in the ninth inning on Tuesday against the Tigers at Nagoya Dome. Chunichi defeated Hanshin 3-2.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/15/more-sports/ice-hockey/canada-eyes-elusive-prize/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-15T23:16:38+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-nhl-a-20150416.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Starved of success: Calgary's Sam Bennett (left) gets tangled up with Winnipeg's Chris Thorburn.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/15/soccer/honda-back-training-milan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-15T23:02:46+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/15/baseball/mlb/fujikawa-begins-rehab-assignment/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-15T23:04:44+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/15/more-sports/jones-picks-team-s-korea-clash/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-15T23:06:56+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/15/soccer/world-cup/halilhodzic-taking-nothing-granted-despite-favorable-draw-world-cup-qualifiers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-15T23:26:34+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[No days off: Japan manager Vahid Halilhodzic speaks during an interview on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/15/soccer/j-league/gamba-defender-nishino-miss-three-months-injury/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-15T23:28:22+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/15/baseball/japanese-baseball/kinjo-blast-lifts-giants-win-baystars/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-15T23:30:39+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[See you later: Tatsuhiko Kinjo hits a three-run home run against the BayStars on Wednesday night at Yokohama Stadium. The Giants won 3-0.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/15/more-sports/volleyball/high-school-student-added-japans-national-volleyball-team/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-16T16:47:52+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-volleyball-a-20150416.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[New squad: Members of Japan's national women's volleyball team pose with team mascot Hinotori (phoenix) during a news conference on Wednesday at the National Training Center.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/16/baseball/japanese-baseball/npb-chief-kumazaki-declines-comment-on-proposed-national-sports-lottery/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-16T21:18:20+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/16/baseball/japanese-baseball/kyoto-university-grad-tanaka-set-to-make-marines-debut-later-this-month/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-16T23:08:13+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/16/more-sports/boxing-2/yamanaka-retains-wbc-bantamweight-title-seventh-round-ko-santillan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-16T23:08:47+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-boxing-a-20150417.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[In control: WBC bantamweight champion Shinsuke Yamanaka (right) punches challenger Diego Santillan in the head during the sixth round of their title fight on Thursday in Osaka. Yamanaka knocked out Santillan 36 seconds into the seventh round.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/16/baseball/japanese-baseball/buffaloes-rally-past-hawks/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-16T23:08:53+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20150417.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ready or not: Buffaloes starter Daiki Tomei fires a pitch in Thursday's game against the Hawks at Kyocera Dome. Orix defeated Fukuoka Softbank 6-3.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/16/figure-skating/hanyu-triumphs-mens-short-program-world-team-trophy/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-16T23:32:27+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-skate-a-20150417.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Center of attention: Yuzuru Hanyu performs during the men's short program at the World Team Trophy on Thursday at Yoyogi National Gymnasium. Hanyu won the short program with 96.27 points.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/16/soccer/j-league/antlers-finish-strong-reysol/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-16T23:38:23+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20150417.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[First career goal: The Antlers' Naomichi Ueda scores in first-half stoppage time against Reysol on Thursday in the J. League.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/17/sumo/injured-endo-doubtful-for-basho/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-17T19:50:15+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/17/soccer/sterling-self-favors-field-activity/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-17T19:59:16+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/17/basketball/watanabe-looks-back-freshman-season-gw/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-17T20:03:51+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p12-kaz-a-20150418.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Just the beginning: Yuta Watanabe averaged 7.4 points per game in his first season with George Washington.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/17/baseball/japanese-baseball/ogawa-swallows-beat-baystars/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-17T23:11:12+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20150418.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mr. Versatile: Tokyo Yakult's Yasuhiro Ogawa gets a hit in the sixth inning of the Swallows' 3-1 win over the BayStars on Friday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/17/basketball/hannaryz-run-away-cinq-reves/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-17T23:11:32+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/18/more-sports/brave-blossoms-outplay-s-korea/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-18T21:06:22+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p27 briefs-a 20150419]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ayumu Goromaru]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/18/basketball/gunmas-ely-reflects-nba-odyssey/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-18T21:18:58+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p26-ed-a-20150419.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Still going strong: Former Fresno State big man Melvin Ely remains a productive player at age 36 for the Gunma Crane Thunders.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/18/baseball/spring-chills-pose-challenges-baseball-players-fans/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-18T21:22:00+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-wayne-a-20150419.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Bundle up: Eagles players and fans often have to battle chilly temperatures in Sendai during the first few weeks of the season.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/18/more-sports/track-field/kiryu-places-third-200-meter-race/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-18T22:03:14+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/18/soccer/j-league/reds-overcome-marinos-reclaim-sole-possession-j-league-lead/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-18T22:03:37+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3 jsoccer-a 20150419]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[In pursuit: Zlatan Ljubijankic and Yokohama's Takumi Shimohira vie for the ball during Saturday's J. League match in Saitama. The Reds defeated F. Marinos 2-1.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/18/baseball/japanese-baseball/marines-rhee-keeps-hawks-check/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-18T22:03:55+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20150419.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Effective outing: Marines starter Rhee Dae-eun scattered held the Hawks scoreless over seven innings despite allowing eight hits on Saturday at QVC Marine Field. Chiba Lotte beat Fukuoka Softbank 9-0.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/18/more-sports/japan-belarus-tied-opening-day-fed-cup-world-group-ii-playoff/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-18T22:04:06+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-tennis-a-20150419.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Methodical: Victoria Azarenka of Belarus hits a return against Japan's Misaki Doi during their singles match at the Fed Cup World Group II playoff on Saturday at Ariake Colosseum.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/16/basketball/balance-team-defense-powering-niigata/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-18T22:17:37+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p9 ed-a 20150417]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Unified effort: Niigata point guard Takamichi Fujiwara is one of nine Albirex players with 50 or more assists. In his 10th season in the bj-league, Fujiwara has 69 assists against 31 turnovers.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/18/basketball/akita-beats-iwate-ties-rival-for-top-record-in-east/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-18T23:14:47+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/18/baseball/japanese-baseball/baseball-abe-deactivated-strained-thigh/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-19T09:32:07+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/19/soccer/okazaki-brace-earns-mainz-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-19T19:35:24+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/19/soccer/j-league/kazu-scores-again-to-rewrite-record/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-19T19:35:25+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/19/more-sports/belarus-prevails-japan-fed-cup-showdown/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-19T22:38:55+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-tennis-a-20150420.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Working together: Victoria Azarenka (right) of Belarus returns a shot as Olga Govortsova looks on during their Fed Cup World Group II playoff double match against Japan's Shuko Aoyama and Ayumi Morita on Sunday at Ariake Colosseum. The Belarusian pair won the mach 6-3, 6-4.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/19/basketball/ryukyu-cruises-past-nara/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-19T22:39:14+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-ed-a-20150420.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Comprehensive: Veteran guard Shigeyuki Kinjo, seen in a file photo, had 10 points on Sunday. He was one of six Golden Kings to reach double figures in points in Ryukyu's 89-54 victory over the Bambitious Nara. RYUKYU GOLDEN KINGS/BJ-LEAGUE]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/19/more-sports/judo/tachimoto-claims-title-nationals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-19T23:32:23+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-judo-a-20150420.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Megumi Tachimoto]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/19/baseball/japanese-baseball/hawks-lee-strokes-go-ahead-double-victory-marines/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-19T23:32:49+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20150420.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Skilled batsman: The Hawks' Lee Dae-ho hits a two-run double in the third inning against the Marines on Sunday at QVC Marine Field. Fukuoka Softbank defeated Chiba Lotte 5-4.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/20/more-sports/brave-blossoms-get-taste-of-england/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-20T22:37:58+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/20/more-sports/nishikori-falls-to-fifth-in-rankings/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-20T22:38:00+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/19/figure-skating/ice-dancer-cathy-reed-announces-retirement/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-20T22:50:14+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/21/more-sports/decline-ncaa-mens-hoops-result-poor-fundamentals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-21T20:46:02+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p11-man-about-sports-a-20150422.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hype machine: ESPN analyst Dick Vitale's over-the-top antics have been a staple of men's college basketball TV coverage for decades.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/21/baseball/japanese-baseball/matsuzaka-says-condition-improving/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-21T23:01:27+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/21/baseball/japanese-baseball/giants-sign-slugger-francisco/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-21T23:01:30+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/21/baseball/japanese-baseball/lions-togame-records-first-home-victory-since-july-2013/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-21T23:36:18+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jason-a-20150422.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Game face: Lions starter Ken Togame fires a pitch during Tuesday's game against the Fighters. Togame worked seven innings of two-run ball and Seibu defeated Hokkaido Nippon Ham 6-2.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/21/soccer/reds-fall-suwon-knockout-phase-aspirations-vanish/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-21T23:44:34+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20150422.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Last line of defense: Suwon Bluewings goalkeeper No Dong-geon catches the ball in front of Urawa Reds midfielder Toshiyuki Takagi during an Asian Champions League Group G match on Tuesday night in Saitama. Reds lost 2-1.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/21/basketball/former-olympic-basketball-player-kaiho-dies-at-73/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-22T09:17:31+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/20/baseball/japanese-baseball/saito-stumbles-quest-find-success-pro/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-22T10:27:44+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p12-jason-a-20150421.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Another bump in the road: Fighters pitcher Yuki Saito allowed four runs against the Eagles on April 17 in Sendai.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/22/more-sports/australia-allow-overseas-wallabies/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-22T22:30:43+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/22/more-sports/cricket-2/england-top-second-test/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-22T22:34:34+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/22/soccer/j-league/gamba-reds-force-way-top/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-22T22:42:32+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p11-notebook-a-20150423.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Still unbeaten: Urawa's Yuki Muto celebrates after scoring the equalizer against Yokohama F. Marinos last Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/22/more-sports/boxing-2/wbo-wont-authorize-kameda-unification-bout/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-22T22:58:25+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/22/baseball/japanese-baseball/buffaloes-beginning-show-signs-life/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-22T22:56:08+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3 orix-a 20150423]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Long road back: Buffaloes players celebrate on the mound after their 12-inning win over the Marines on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/22/baseball/japanese-baseball/sakamoto-sugano-lift-giants-win-carp/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-22T23:13:00+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3 jball-a 20150424]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Standing tall: Giants shortstop Hayato Sakamoto (right) and pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano pose for pictures after Yomiuri’s win on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/22/soccer/taketomi-double-helps-kashiwa-reach-last-16-acl/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-22T23:14:14+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20150423.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Win and advance: Reysol players celebrate during their match against Jeonbuk on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/23/basketball/race-playoffs-going-wire/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-23T19:44:48+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p11-ed-a-20150424.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Guiding the group: Led by coach Hiroki Fujita, the expansion Fukushima Firebonds are in the hunt for a playoff berth in the season's final week.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/23/more-sports/jrfu-chief-mori-to-step-down-in-june/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-23T21:42:29+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/23/baseball/japanese-baseball/yoshimi-extends-scoreless-innings-streak-20/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-23T23:29:15+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20150424.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Bear down: Dragons hurler Kazuki Yoshimi held the Swallows to six hits in seven scoreless innings on Thursday at Nagoya Dome. Chunichi defeated Tokyo Yakult 3-1.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/23/more-sports/nishikori-reaches-barcelona-open-quarterfinals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-23T23:29:22+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-tennis-a-20150424.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Clinical: Kei Nishikori plays a shot against Santiago Giraldo on Thursday in the third round of the Barcelona Open. Nishikori won 6-2, 6-1.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/23/soccer/japan-picked-to-host-2015-16-club-world-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-23T23:30:14+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/23/figure-skating/olympic-medalist-wylie-in-hospital/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-24T17:13:41+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/24/more-sports/boxing-2/kameda-vacates-bantamweight-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-24T19:11:56+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/24/soccer/mourinhos-strategy-effective-entertaining/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-24T19:39:43+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p11-premier-a-20150425.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Special One: Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has won domestic league titles in Portugal, England, Italy and Spain, and is on the verge of capturing another title this season.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/24/more-sports/morita-encouraged-play-long-layoff/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-24T19:53:28+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p12-jack-a-20150425.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Comeback begins: Ayumi Morita, who has been hampered by a lower back injury for the past three years, played well in Japan's Fed Cup tie with Belarus last weekend.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/24/more-sports/japan-set-enter-team-2017-americas-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-24T21:11:36+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p12-sail-b-20150425.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Long absence: The 2013 America's Cup, seen in this file photo, was held on San Francisco Bay. A Japan team will return to competition at the 2017 America's Cup, doing so for the first time since the 2000 extravaganza.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/24/basketball/gws-watanabe-visit-white-house-meet-prime-minister-abe/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-24T21:27:13+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-watanabe-a-20150425.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Special invitation: George Washington University forward Yuta Watanabe will visit the White House next week.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/24/soccer/world-cup/japan-singapore-approve-swapping-venues-world-cup-qualifiers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-24T21:44:40+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2015-04-24T23:01:02+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20150425.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The final verdict: The Swallows' Shingo Kawabata delivers a go-ahead, two-out single in the 10th inning against the Giants on Friday at Jingu Stadium. Tokyo Yakult earned a 3-2 victory over Central League rival Yomiuri.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/24/baseball/japanese-baseball/swallows-balentien-makes-season-debut-leaves-possible-injury-fifth-inning/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-24T23:07:50+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jason-a-20150425.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[He's back: The Swallows' Wladimir Balentien is greeted by teammates after scoring a run in the second inning on Friday against the Yomiuri Giants at Jingu Stadium. Balentien helped Tokyo Yakult defeat Yomiuri 3-2 in 10 innings.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/24/basketball/takamatsu-torches-fukuoka-in-series-opener/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-24T23:08:18+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/25/more-sports/golf/yokomine-pulls-third-place/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-25T21:00:14+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/25/baseball/japanese-baseball/swallows-balentien-sidelined-month-thigh-injury/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-25T21:20:28+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/25/baseball/japanese-baseball/baystars-hurler-yamaguchi-fans-11-complete-game-victory-dragons/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-25T21:53:17+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20150426.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Game to remember: BayStars right-hander Shun Yamaguchi throws a pitch against the Dragons on Saturday at Yokohama Stadium. Yamaguchi went the distance in Yokohama's 5-2 triumph over Chunichi.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/25/soccer/j-league/reds-build-three-point-cushion-atop-j-league-table/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-25T23:30:02+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/w3-andrew-a-20150426-e1429966283264.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-andrew-a-20150426.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Right place, right time: Reds' Takahiro Sekine (left) scores a first-half goal against Grampus on Saturday at Saitama Stadium. Urawa defeated Nagoya 2-1.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/25/basketball/fukushima-earns-playoff-berth-as-first-year-franchise/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-25T23:30:42+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/w3-ed-a-20150426.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-ed-a-20150426.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Last line of defense: Fukushima center James Hughes (center), seen in a March game against Yokohama, and his Firebonds teammates defeated visiting Shinshu 89-77 on Saturday night. The Firebonds have secured a spot in the Eastern Conference playoffs.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/26/more-sports/rampant-anderson-lifts-england/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-26T22:31:38+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/26/soccer/kagawa-scores-again-for-dortmund/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-26T22:31:38+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/26/soccer/j-league/gamba-beat-albirex-to-move-second/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-26T22:31:39+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/26/more-sports/gymnastics/gymnastics-legend-uchimura-wins-eighth-straight-national-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-26T22:35:10+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/w3-gymnastics-a-20150427-e1430054957627.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-gymnastics-a-20150427.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Eighth wonder of the world: Kohei Uchimura poses during the national championships at Tokyo's Yoyogi National Stadium on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/26/basketball/hannaryz-close-regular-season-bj-leagues-best-ever-win-mark/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-26T22:40:15+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/w3-ed-a-20150427.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-ed-a-20150427.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Strong finish: Kyoto veteran guard Sunao Murakami, seen in a file photo from March 2013, and his teammates won their last six games of the regular season. The Hannaryz beat the visiting Osaka Evessa 83-64 on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/26/baseball/japanese-baseball/giants-rookie-takagi-continues-tear-swallows/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-26T22:41:19+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/w3-jball-a-20150427-e1430054929550.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20150427.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Young gun: Yomiuri starting pitcher Hayato Takagi scrambles for the ball during the Giants' 4-1 win over the Swallows on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/27/more-sports/track-field/japanese-para-athletes-claim-bronze/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-27T22:28:56+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/27/baseball/mlb/ichiro-moved-by-marlins-gesture/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-27T22:28:58+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/27/baseball/japanese-baseball/fighters-to-hold-spring-training-in-arizona/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-27T22:28:59+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/27/sumo/hakuho-remains-atop-east-wing-of-rankings/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-27T22:32:49+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/p12-sumo-a-20150428.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p12-sumo-a-20150428.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hakuho]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/27/olympics/tokyo-2020-organizers-lay-down-extra-event-stipulations/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-27T22:39:16+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/28/basketball/ex-apache-assistant-hill-wins-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-28T21:43:09+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/28/basketball/46-teams-submitted-documents-new-hoop-circuit/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-28T22:52:35+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/w3-kaz-a-20150429.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kaz-a-20150429.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Making progress: Japan 2024 Task Force co-chair Saburo Kawabuchi (right) and lawyer and task force member Masaki Sakaeda, seen at a news conference in April, are working to finalize the hierarchical structure of the new men's pro basketball league for the 2016-17 season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/28/baseball/japanese-baseball/messenger-egoshi-provide-heroics-tigers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-28T22:53:01+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20150429.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Night's star: Teammates congratulate Tigers rookie outfielder Taiga Egoshi (right) after his three-run, second-inning home run off the Swallows' Yoshihisa Naruse on Tuesday at Koshien Stadium. Hanshin defeated Tokyo Yakult 3-1.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/28/basketball/nba/wizards-surprise-raptors-rest-league-sweep/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-28T22:53:14+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/p11-nba-report-a-20150429.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p11-nba-report-a-20150429.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Pivotal performer: Guard John Wall played an instrumental role in leading the Wizards to a first-round sweep over the Raptors.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/28/soccer/eintracht-frankfurt-to-keep-inui-for-2016-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-28T22:54:40+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/29/more-sports/cricket-2/australia-confident-ashes-success/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-29T22:00:35+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/29/baseball/japanese-baseball/journeyman-caraballo-comes-good/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-29T22:12:32+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/p11-jball-a-20150430.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p11-jball-a-20150430.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[From the ground up: Orix's Francisco Caraballo made it to Nippon Professional Baseball the hard way after playing in Japan's independent leagues.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/29/soccer/tashima-confident-of-gaining-seat-on-fifa-executive-committee/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-29T22:41:54+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/29/more-sports/judo/harasawa-defeats-shichinohe-to-win-judo-national-championship/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-29T22:41:57+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/29/baseball/japanese-baseball/lions-togame-shuts-marines-spoils-tanakas-debut/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-29T22:44:19+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/w3-jball-a-20150430-e1430314940559.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20150430.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Taken to school: The Lions' Tomoya Mori connects on a two-run double off Marines starter Eisuke Tanaka on Wednesday afternoon in Chiba. Seibu won 7-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/29/soccer/j-league/kudo-scores-two-goals-power-reysols-rout-frontale/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-29T22:47:50+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/p12-jsoccer-a-20150430.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p12-jsoccer-a-20150430.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Strike force: Kashiwa Reysol's Yusuke Kobayashi celebrates a goal with teammate Masato Kudo in Wednesday's 4-1 win over Kawasaki Frontale.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/29/sumo/hakuho-out-for-no-35-henderson-out-just-to-survive/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-30T16:30:43+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Haru.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-sumo-scribblings-a 20150430]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Eyes on: Yokozuna Harumafuji (left) fights an unidentified sumo wrestler while komusubi Ichinojo looks on during Wednesday's open practice session at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan. The Summer Grand Sumo Tournament starts on May 10 at the same venue.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/30/more-sports/table-tennis-pair-moves-into-semis/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-30T21:00:11+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/30/basketball/sixteen-teams-ready-battle-title-expanded-playoffs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-30T21:54:59+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/p11-ed-a-20150501-e1430398389584.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p11-ed-a-20150501.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Long absence: Guard Makoto Kita, seen in a file photo, and the Takamatsu Five Arrows have ended their postseason drought, reaching the playoffs for the first time since 2009.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/30/soccer/tashima-picked-for-fifa-executive-committee/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-30T21:59:44+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/30/baseball/japanese-baseball/murata-stays-hot-plate-giants-defeat-dragons/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-30T23:13:56+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jason-a-20150501.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Big night: The Giants' Shuichi Murata goes 2-for-2 with a home run, three RBIs and a walk against the Dragons on Thursday at Tokyo Dome. Yomiuri defeated Chunichi 5-3.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/08/more-sports/football/rb-gray-blazing-trail-japanese-football-utes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-01T13:26:20+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/p12-kaz-a-20150408.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p12 kaz-a 20150408]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Red alert: Utah Utes running back James Gray runs with the ball at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City during spring camp.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/08/baseball/mlb/wada-impresses-simulated-game/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-01T13:26:52+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/08/soccer/j-league/makino-header-keeps-urawas-slim-acl-hopes-alive/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-01T13:27:01+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20150409.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Head case: Urawa's Tomoaki Makino heads in an equalizing goal during Reds' Asian Champions League match against Beijing on Wednesday in Saitama. The game ended in a 1-1 draw.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/08/baseball/japanese-baseball/laird-leads-fighters-seventh-consecutive-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-01T13:27:11+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/w3-jball-a-20150409-e1428503363580.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20150409.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Keep it going: Brandon Laird hits a two-run single against the Lions during the fourth inning on Wednesday at Tokyo Dome. Nippon Ham won 6-1.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/08/soccer/j-league/yamagata-scores-late-equalizer-nagoya/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-01T13:27:14+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/w3-nabisco-a-20150409-e1428503685112.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-nabisco-a-20150409.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Better than nothing: Montedio Yamagata's players celebrate after their draw against Nagoya Grampus on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/01/more-sports/golf/birdies-key-matsuyamas-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-01T19:47:50+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/01/soccer/liverpools-long-term-outlook-promising/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-01T20:06:37+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/p11-premier-a-20150502.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p11-premier-a-20150502.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Room for improvement: Liverpool manager Brendan Rogers' team has won just two of its past six games.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/01/soccer/world-cup/japans-revised-world-cup-qualifying-schedule-released/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-01T20:32:54+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/01/baseball/japanese-baseball/swallows-light-carp-starter-kuroda-early/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-01T23:30:26+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20150502.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Meet and greet: Swallows pitcher Yasuhiro "Ryan" Ogawa reaches out to fans after Friday's game against the Carp at Jingu Staduim. Tokyo Yakult defeated Hiroshima 5-4.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/01/more-sports/boxing-2/super-featherweight-miura-retains-wbc-title-third-round-tko-dib/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-01T23:45:43+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/w3-kaz-a-20150502.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kaz-a-20150502.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fourth title defense: Takashi Miura (right) punches challenger Billy Dib in the second round during Friday's WBC super featherweight title match at Ota City General Gymnasium.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/02/more-sports/golf/matsuyama-wins-will-meet-mcilroy/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-02T22:06:42+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/02/more-sports/japanese-pair-left-settle-third/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-02T22:00:21+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/02/baseball/japanese-baseball/yoshikawa-back-form/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-02T22:57:49+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/p25-jason-a-20150503.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p25-jason-a-20150503.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Back to the future: Mitsuo Yoshikawa has gotten off to an unbeaten start to the season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/02/soccer/j-league/reds-beat-gamba-in-showdown-between-j-leagues-top-two-teams/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-02T23:05:58+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/w3-andrew-a-20150503.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-andrew-a-20150503.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[One is enough: Urawa's Zlatan Ljubijankic (center) scores past Gamba Osaka 'keeper Masaaki Higashiguchi in J. League action on Saturday afternoon at Saitama Stadium. Reds won 1-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/02/baseball/japanese-baseball/francisco-lifts-giants-to-victory-in-npb-debu/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-02T23:45:58+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/w3-jball-a-20150503-e1430575434144.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20150503.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[First impressions: Giants infielder Juan Francisco follow through on a tiebreaking RBI single during seventh inning on Saturday. Yomiuri defeated Hanshin 1-0.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/02/basketball/big-bulls-dismantle-firebonds-in-playoff-opener/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-03T01:10:29+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3 ed-a-20140117]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Playoff opener: Iwate guard Tsubasa Yonamine, seen in a file photo, and the Big Bulls opened their playoff campaign against the visiting Fukushima Firebonds on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/02/olympics/vizers-attack-may-costly/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-03T09:34:18+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p27-ed-a-20150503.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Risky move: Marius Vizer, the SportAccord chief, may have put the organization in jeopardy with his recent outburst against the IOC and its president Thomas Bach.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/02/baseball/hasnt-baseball-embraced-addition-female-umpires/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-03T10:23:53+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p25 wayne-a 20150503]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Time for change: Umpire Perry Lee Barber, who worked two preseason NPB games in 1989, is wondering when MLB or NPB will give a female arbiter a regular position.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/03/more-sports/track-field/relay-team-qualifies-for-rio-games/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-03T23:23:41+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/03/more-sports/japan-remains-perfect-in-arc-play/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-03T23:23:44+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/03/more-sports/golf/mcilroy-ousts-matsuyama-match-play-championship/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-03T23:26:19+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/w3-golf-a-20150504.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-golf-a-20150504.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Up and over: Hideki Matsuyama chips onto the sixth green during his Match Play Championship game against Rory McIlroy on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/03/soccer/j-league/marinos-captain-nakamura-facing-more-time-out/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-03T23:35:34+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/03/basketball/big-bulls-trample-firebonds-advance-eastern-conference-semis/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-04T01:26:55+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/w3-ed-a-20150504.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-ed-a-20150504.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Opening salvo: Iwate's Lawrence Blackledge goes up for a dunk during the Big Bulls' bj-league Eastern Conference first-round playoff series against the Fukushima Firebonds.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/03/baseball/japanese-baseball/giants-takagi-punish-tigers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-04T14:21:04+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20150504.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Taming the Tigers: Yomiuri starting pitcher Hayato Takagi delivers during the Giants' 10-3 win over the Tigers at Tokyo Dome on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/04/soccer/mainz-eager-to-negotiate-over-muto/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-04T22:42:56+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/04/more-sports/nishikori-sets-sights-on-final-round/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-04T22:42:58+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/04/basketball/big-bulls-extinguish-firebonds-reach-next-round/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-04T23:03:28+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/p10-ed-a-20150505.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p10-ed-a-20150505.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Bull charge: Iwate's Scootie Randall (left) drives to the basket during the Big Bulls' 82-59 win over the Firebonds in Game 1 of their bj-league Eastern Conference playoff series on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/04/baseball/japanese-baseball/nakamura-powers-lions-past-buffaloes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-04T23:06:14+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/w3-jball-a-20150505-e1430747911818.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20150505.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hit parade: Seibu's Takeya Nakamura hits a two-out, three-run double in the eighth inning of the Lions' 10-6 win over the Buffaloes on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/04/baseball/japanese-baseball/giants-still-looking-power-cleanup-hitters/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-04T23:06:41+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/p12-jason-a-20150505.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p12-jason-a-20150505.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Keep it clean: Taishi Ota is 6-for-12 since being called up from the farm last week.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/04/basketball/hannaryz-cruise-past-five-arrows-to-reach-western-semis/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-04T23:07:50+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/05/baseball/japanese-baseball/fighters-yoh-out-for-an-estimated-1%c2%bd-months-after-breaking-bone-in-hand/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-05T20:38:29+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/05/baseball/japanese-baseball/matsuzaka-tosses-bullpen-session/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-05T20:38:30+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/05/more-sports/expert-says-nishikoris-rise-elite-due-self-belief/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-05T20:43:17+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/p12-jack-b-20150506.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p12-jack-b-20150506.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Latest feat: Kei Nishikori lifts the winner's trophy after claiming the Barcelona Open singles title on April 26.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/05/basketball/fukushima-makes-great-progress-first-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-05T20:44:22+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/w3-ed-a-20150506.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-ed-a-20150506.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Festive mood: Fukushima Firebonds fans displayed team spirit and enthusiasm before the franchise's first-ever playoff game on Saturday in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/05/baseball/japanese-baseball/hawks-closer-sarfate-savors-100th-save-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-05T22:03:06+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jason-a-20150506.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Pitching milestone: The Hawks' Dennis Sarfate recorded the 100th save of his NPB career on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/05/soccer/antlers-eliminated-asian-champions-league/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-05T23:11:02+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/w3-acl-a-20150506-e1430834912914.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-acl-a-20150506.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Disappointment: The Kashima Antlers react after losing 3-2 in stoppage time to FC Seoul in Group H of the Asian Champions League on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/05/baseball/japanese-baseball/arai-drives-five-runs-carp-hammer-giants/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-05T23:13:28+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20150506.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Banner performance: Carp slugger Takahiro Arai strokes a two-run single in the first inning against the Giants on Tuesday at Mazda Stadium. Arai had five RBIs in Hiroshima's 13-1 rout of Yomiuri.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/05/baseball/mlb/ichiro-stays-ready-learns-national-league-game/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-06T20:44:30+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p11-man-about-sports-a-20150506.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fountain of Youth: At age 41, Marlins backup outfielder Ichiro Suzuki is happy making contributions for his new team.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/06/soccer/j-league/streaking-sanfrecce-beat-frontale-fifth-straight-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-06T22:46:07+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-andrew-a-20150507.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Run for it: Sanfrecce goalie Takuto Hayashi (front) tries to beat Frontale defender Elsinho to the ball on Wednesday in Kawasaki. Hiroshima won 1-0.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/06/baseball/japanese-baseball/nomura-pitches-carp-sweep-giants/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-06T22:52:09+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20150507.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Catch of the day: Carp starter Yusuke Nomura pitches against the Giants during a 4-1 win on Wednesday in Hiroshima.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/05/basketball/sunrockers-make-dramatic-turnaround-season-eye-nbl-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-07T05:50:57+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kaz-a-20150506.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Directing the club: Hitachi bench boss Michael Olson, seen on the sideline during January’s All-Japan Basketball Championship, has put his team in position to make a run for the NBL championship.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/06/more-sports/boxing-2/uchiyama-defends-title-patented-ko/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-07T05:53:42+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kaz-a-20150507.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Stick and move: Takashi Uchiyama lands a punch during his bout against Jomthong Chuwattana on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/07/more-sports/boxing-2/pacquiao-surgery-goes-smoothly/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-07T23:01:18+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/07/sumo/basho-reports/injured-yokozuna-kakuryu-miss-entire-summer-basho/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-07T23:07:04+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-sumo-a-20150508.jpg]]></image:title>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/07/basketball/favorites-take-care-business-first-round-playoffs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-07T23:07:20+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-ed-a-20150508.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Playoff experience: Hamamatsu guard Masahiro Oguchi (right), seen in a file photo from February 2013, and the Phoenix are aiming to win their third bj-league title later this month. Hamamatsu captured consecutive titles in 2010 and 2011.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/07/soccer/j-league/okubo-returns-national-team-fold-training-camp/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-07T23:08:41+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20150508.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Welcome back: Kawasaki Frontale striker Yoshito Okubo (left) takes a shot during his team's 1-0 defeat to Sanfrecce Hiroshima on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/07/basketball/nbl-playoffs-set-tip/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-07T23:17:03+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-nbl-notebook-a-20150508.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fine season rewarded: Hitachi's Josh Heytvelt grabs a rebound during a game this season. Heytvelt has been named the NBL's Most Valuable Player for the 2014-15 campain.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/08/more-sports/golf/matsuyama-cards-67-take-tourney-lead/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-08T19:55:53+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/08/soccer/winning-priority-newcastle-owner-ashley/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-08T19:58:54+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p11-premier-a-20150509.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Frustrated: Newcastle fans have lost patience with owner Mike Ashley, whose obsession with the bottom line has contributed to the team's mid-table mediocrity.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/08/more-sports/boxing-2/wba-bantamweight-champion-mcdonnell-vows-smash-kameda-title-fight/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-08T20:00:55+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/08/baseball/mlb/tanaka-throws-first-time-since-placed-15-day-dl/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-08T20:01:19+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/08/basketball/takamatsu-hires-ito-replace-maeda-bench-boss/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-08T21:23:59+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/08/basketball/toyamas-joho-needs-rest-ailing-knee-offseason/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-08T23:32:41+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/08/baseball/japanese-baseball/lions-rout-marines-stretch-winning-streak-seven-games/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-08T23:34:29+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/w3-jason-a-20150509-e1431095346490.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jason-a-20150509.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fired up: Lions players congratulate Tomoya Mori after his solo home run in the third inning against the Marines on Friday at QVC Marine Field. Seibu beat Chiba Lotte 9-3.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/08/basketball/hitachi-edges-chiba-nbl-playoff-opener/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-08T23:34:48+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/w3-kaz-b-20150509.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kaz-b-20150509.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Making his move: Chiba's Justin Burrell drives against Hitachi's Joji Takeuchi during Friday's NBL first-round playoff game at Ota City General Gymnasium.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/09/baseball/mlb/tanaka-working-toward-recovery/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-09T22:04:38+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/09/more-sports/football/brady-may-suspended-ball-scandal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-09T22:12:39+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/p27-hiroshi-a-20150510.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p27-hiroshi-a-20150510.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Trouble looms: New England Patriots QB Tom Brady, a four-time Super Bowl winner, has been implicated in the deflation of game balls.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/09/olympics/vizer-stands-criticism-ioc/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-09T22:44:59+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/p26-ed-a-20150510.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p26-ed-a-20150510.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Firm stance: Marius Vizer, the SportAccord president, says his criticism of the IOC is necessary to spark change.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/09/more-sports/japan-beats-s-korea-to-clinch-asia-rugby-championship/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-09T23:11:29+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-rugby-a-20150510.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[All done: Japan wrapped up the Asia Rugby Championship crown with a big win over South Korea on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/09/baseball/japanese-baseball/focused-lions-defying-predictions-of-doom/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-09T23:11:33+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-seibu-a-20150510.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Uncaged: The Seibu Lions enter Sunday's games 20-12-1 and in first place in the Pacific League.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/09/baseball/japanese-baseball/giants-rookie-takagi-winning-by-keeping-things-simple/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-09T23:11:34+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-giants-a-20150510.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hayato Takagi]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/09/baseball/japanese-baseball/furuya-tamura-help-marines-cage-lions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-09T23:11:35+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20150510.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Swing for the fences: Marines slugger Alfredo Despaigne hits a two-run home run during the seventh inning of Lotte's 10-2 win over the Lions on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/09/basketball/murry-sinks-shot-at-buzzer-to-lift-phoenix/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-09T23:11:35+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/09/more-sports/track-field/athletes-gearing-up-for-golden-grand-prix-kawasaki/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-10T01:13:21+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/w3-kaz-a-20150510.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kaz-a-20150510.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Strike a pose: Athletes scheduled to participate in the Golden Grand Prix Kawasaki pose for photos during a news conference on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/09/basketball/sunrockers-complete-sweep-of-jets/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-10T01:17:48+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/w3-nbl-a-20150510.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-nbl-a-20150510.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[On the move: Sunrockers veteran point guard Hiroyuki Kinoshita dribbles the ball during Friday's game against the Jets. Hitachi swept Chiba with a 86-60 win on Saturday and advanced to the second round of the playoffs.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/10/more-sports/boxing-2/kameda-title-bid-fails-first-loss-career/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-10T19:46:07+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/p12-boxing-a-20150511.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p12-boxing-a-20150511.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Texas hold 'em: Tomoki Kameda (left) fights Jamie McDonnell in Hidalgo, Texas, on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/10/more-sports/cricket-2/strauss-moves-fast-to-fire-moores/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-10T19:52:05+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/10/basketball/akita-iwate-hamamatsu-shiga-advance-final-four/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-10T22:53:53+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/w3-ed-a-20150511.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-ed-a-20150511.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Back again: Iwate guard Jun Nakanishi, seen in a file photo from his days with the Rizing Fukuoka, helped the Big Bulls advance to the Final Four by routing the Aomori Wat's 111-57 in the teams' Eastern Conference semifinal series finale on Sunday. Nakanishi has previously competed in the Final Four for the Tokyo Apache, Fukuoka and Osaka Evessa.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/10/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-suffers-loss-on-tourneys-first-day/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-10T22:54:30+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/p11-sumo-a-20150511-e1431260741329.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p11-sumo-a-20150511.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Quick work: Harumafuji drops Tochiozan on Sunday at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/10/soccer/j-league/doi-lifts-antlers-past-fc-tokyo/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-10T22:54:41+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/w3-jsoccer-a-20150511-e1431264021366.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20150511.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Reason to smile: The Antlers' Shoma Doi celebrates after scoring a 34th-minute goal against FC Tokyo as teammate Gaku Shibasaki looks on at Ajinomoto Stadium on Sunday. Kashima recorded a 1-0 victory.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/10/baseball/japanese-baseball/five-run-first-sparks-marines-rout-lions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-10T22:54:52+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/w3-jball-a-20150511-e1431254491133.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20150511.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Big blast: The Marines' Luis Cruz slugs a three-run home run in the first inning against the Lions on Sunday at QVC Marine Field. Chiba Lotte defeated Seibu 11-1.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/10/basketball/aisin-whips-defending-champion-toshiba-50-points-wrap-nbl-playoff-series/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-10T22:58:21+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/w3-nbl-a-20150511.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-nbl-a-20150511.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Difficult afternoon: The Brave Thunders' Naoto Tsuji, seen in this file photo, was the NBL Finals MVP last year, but scored only two points on Sunday. The Aisin SeaHorses handed Toshiba an 88-38 defeat in Game 2 of the best-of-three first-round series to clinch a spot in the next round of the playoffs.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/10/more-sports/yokoyama-rides-clarity-sky-to-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-10T22:58:38+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/p11-briefs-a-20150511-e1431255549274.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p11 briefs-a 20150511]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[By a length: Clarity Sky, ridden by Norihiro Yokoyama, beats Albiano in Sunday's NHK Mile Trophy at Tokyo Racecourse.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/10/more-sports/track-field/fujimitsu-outsprints-field-200-meter-triumph/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-10T23:36:33+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/w3-track-a-20150511-e1431268459479.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-track-a-20150511.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Pleased: Sprinter Kenji Fujimitsu salutes the crowd after winning the men's 200-meter race in 20.33 seconds at the Golden Grand Kawasaki on Sunday at Todoroki Stadium.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/11/more-sports/nishikori-falls-to-no-6-in-rankings/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-11T22:30:37+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/11/baseball/japanese-baseball/tigers-deactivate-slumping-messenger/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-11T22:47:30+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/11/baseball/japanese-baseball/lions-cub-mori-beginning-show-tremendous-potential/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-11T22:54:45+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/p12-jason-a-20150512.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p12-jason-a-20150512.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The circle of life: The Lions' Tomoya Mori has gotten off to a strong start.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/11/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-bounces-back-in-style-on-second-day/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-11T23:00:16+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/12/more-sports/football/nfl-suspends-brady-four-games-fines-patriots-1-million-deflategate/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-12T19:53:27+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/sp-brady-a-20150513.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-brady-a-20150513.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady warms up ahead of the start of the NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Glendale, Arizona, in this file photo taken Feb. 1. The National Football League on Monday said it suspended star quarterback Brady for the first four games of next season and fined the New England Patriots $1 million for its role in "Deflategate."]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/12/baseball/japanese-baseball/chiba-lottes-cruz-finding-npb-easier-adjust-second-time-around/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-12T21:19:09+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/p12-jason-a-20150513.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p12-jason-a-20150513.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Father knows best: Chiba Lotte Marines infielder Luis Cruz sought advice from his father, a former pro player in Mexico, in the offseason to help him adjust to Japanese baseball.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/12/soccer/j-league/frontales-kobayashi-undergoes-knee-surgery/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-12T22:57:27+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/12/baseball/japanese-baseball/triumphant-giants-stage-seventh-inning-comeback-carp/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-12T23:00:37+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/w3-jason-a-20150513-e1431439031643.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jason-a-20150513.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kept it close: Giants starter Tomoyuki Sugano fires a pitch against the Carp on Tuesday at Tokyo Dome. Sugano worked seven innings in Yomiuri's 2-1 victory over Hiroshima.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/12/sumo/basho-reports/nine-tied-early-lead/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-12T23:00:44+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/p11-sumo-a-20150513-e1431428294805.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p11-sumo-a-20150513.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Forceful presence: Kisenosato (left) grapples with Aminishiki during the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on Tuesday at Ryogoku Kokugikan. Kisenosato won the match to improve to 3-0 in the 15-day tournament.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/12/basketball/nba/grizzlies-making-noise-playoffs-old-school-style/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-12T23:00:52+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/p11-nba-report-a-20150513.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p11-nba-report-a-20150513.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Rugged performer: Grizzlies center Marc Gasol exemplifies the team's hard-nosed style.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/12/soccer/j-league/fc-tokyos-muto-expected-to-join-bundesliga-side-mainz/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-12T23:01:46+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/12/olympics/joc-honors-gymnast-uchimura/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-12T23:02:11+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/13/soccer/j-league/ventforet-fires-manager-higuchi/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-13T21:08:16+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/13/sumo/basho-reports/sadanoumi-beats-harumafuji-bout-hands-yokozuna-first-loss-tournament/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-13T21:10:52+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/p13-sumo-a-20150514-e1431516896276.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-sumo-a-20150514.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Two in the spotlight: Sadanoumi hands Harumafuji a loss in their do-over bout at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/13/more-sports/boxing-2/kono-kameda-in-talks-for-title-match/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-13T23:20:39+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/13/basketball/niigata-parts-ways-with-hiraoka/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-13T23:20:41+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/13/baseball/japanese-baseball/otake-makes-strong-return-to-giants/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-13T23:20:44+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/w3-jball-a-20150514-e1431526682991.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20150514.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Solid effort: Giants pitcher Kan Otake worked seven scoreless innings on Wednesday against the Carp at Tokyo Dome. Yomiuri defeated Hiroshima 1-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/13/more-sports/nishikori-reaches-third-round-of-italian-open/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-13T23:20:45+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/w3-tennis-a-20150514-e1431526610792.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-tennis-a-20150514.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kei Nishikori]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/13/basketball/kawabuchi-chosen-as-new-japan-basketball-association-president/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-13T23:21:30+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/w3-kaz-a-20150514.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kaz-a-20150514.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[New era: (From left) New Japan Basketball Association board members Yuko Mitsuya, Kiyoko Ono, Saburo Kawabuchi and Masaaki Okawa appear at a Tokyo news conference on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/14/baseball/mlb/fujikawa-finishes-stint-on-dl/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-14T20:57:54+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/14/soccer/j-league/jfa-to-build-chiba-training-center/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-14T20:57:57+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/14/baseball/japanese-baseball/seguignol-grows-role-scout-giants/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-14T21:06:15+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/w3-scout-a-20150515.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-scout-a-20150515.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Baseball lifer: Former Eagles star Fernando Seguignol (left) can draw upon his experiences as a player in Nippon Professional Baseball as a scout for the Giants.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/14/baseball/japanese-baseball/messenger-agent-disappointed-with-how-hanshin-handled-demotion/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-14T21:07:34+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jason-a-20150515.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Failure to communicate: Tigers star Randy Messenger was sent to the farm earlier this week.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/14/baseball/japanese-baseball/hermida-strokes-two-run-triple-lift-fighters/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-14T23:46:19+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20150515.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Competitive fire: Fighters hurler Shohei Otani fires a pitch in Thursday's game against the Lions on Thursday at Sapporo Dome. Hokkaido Nippon Ham defeated Seibu 2-1.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/14/basketball/shimoji-wont-return-to-coach-saitama-for-2015-16-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-14T23:49:20+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/14/soccer/j-league/fc-tokyo-signs-13-year-old-barca-prodigy-kubo/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-14T23:49:20+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/14/more-sports/murray-serena-williams-withdraw-from-italian-open/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-14T23:49:21+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/14/soccer/j-league/shonan-earn-point-stalemate-kashiwa/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-14T23:52:14+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20150515.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ball control: Kaoru Takayama of Shonan Bellmare moves the ball against host Kashiwa Reysol during Thursday's J. League match, which ended in a 0-0 draw.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/14/sumo/basho-reports/yokozuna-rivals-stay-hunt-tourney-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-14T23:52:22+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-sumo-a-20150515.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Routine performance: Yokozuna Hakuho sends Aminishiki tumbling during their match at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/14/baseball/japanese-baseball/carp-pitcher-johnson-putting-together-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-15T00:29:51+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-carp-a-20150515.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Red Rising: Kris Johnson is off to an undefeated start for the Carp through his first seven outings in Japan.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/14/basketball/league-legend-newton-reveals-hes-decided-retire/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-15T00:32:24+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p12-new-ed-a-20150515.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Consummate winner: Former Ryukyu star Jeff Newton played a pivotal role in the team's postseason success over the years.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/15/baseball/mlb/wada-sharp-in-final-rehab-start/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-15T19:22:17+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/15/more-sports/boxing-2/aiba-bans-shimizu-for-one-year/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-15T19:22:20+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/15/more-sports/nishikori-set-meet-djokovic-quarters/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-15T19:56:42+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p12-tennis-a-20150516.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Big test next: Kei Nishikori plays a shot against Viktor Troicki in their third-round match at the Italian Open on Thursday. Nishikori won 6-4, 6-3.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/15/general/maos-big-decision-fans-skating-world-edge/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-15T20:48:40+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p12-jack-a-20150516.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Drama builds: Three-time world champion Mao Asada is expected to announce her future plans at a news conference in Tokyo on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/15/baseball/japanese-baseball/baldiris-homer-sends-baystars-past-carp/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-15T23:00:50+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20150516.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nice work: The BayStars' Aarom Baldiris is congratulated by his teammates after his two-run home run against the Carp on Friday. Yokohama won 6-5.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/15/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-harumafuji-capture-share-lead/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-15T23:01:44+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p11-sumo-a-20150516.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[You're going down: Hakuho dispatches Tochiozan on the sixth day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on Friday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/28/more-sports/win-road-top/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-16T16:29:24+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p12-nishikori-a-20150429.jpg]]></image:title>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/16/baseball/sliding-first-base-worth-risk/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-16T21:20:25+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/16/sumo/basho-reports/yokozuna-rivals-tied-top-spot/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-16T21:06:33+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p25-sumo-a-20150517.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Show of strength: Hakuho sends Sadanoumi out of the raised ring to earn a victory on Saturday at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/16/basketball/toyota-tops-hitachi-for-26th-straight-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-16T21:35:57+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kaz-a-20150517.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tight quarters: Hitachi forward Ira Brown attempts a shot while being guarded by two Toyota players during Saturday's Game 1 of the NBL semifinal series at Ota City General Gymnasium. The Alvark defeated the Sunrockers 80-71.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/16/basketball/nash-looks-back-days-dr-j/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-16T22:44:58+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p27-ed-a-20150517.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Going way back: A young Julius Erving (6) heads to the boards for the United States in a game against Estonia in 1970 as part of a U.S. Olympic development team tour of Europe.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/16/soccer/j-league/unbeaten-reds-trounce-fc-tokyo/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-16T23:06:08+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20150517.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The final tally: Reds' Tsukasa Umesaki scores in the 76th minute against FC Tokyo on Saturday at Saitama Stadium. Urawa won the J. League match 4-1.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/16/baseball/japanese-baseball/giants-sugiuchi-helps-own-cause-at-plate/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-16T23:06:09+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jason-a-20150517.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kanto duel: Giants starter Toshiya Sugiuchi pitches against the Swallows on Saturday at Tokyo Dome. The left-hander worked six innings and improved to 4-1 on the season as Yomiuri defeated Tokyo Yakult 3-2.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/15/soccer/liverpool-legend-gerrard-set-bid-anfield-farewell/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-17T16:57:02+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Time running out: Steven Gerrard has spent his entire career with Liverpool.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/17/baseball/japanese-baseball/botched-call-serves-wakeup-call-npb-umps/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-17T21:17:25+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-umps-a-20150518.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[What's going on here: The Giants' Juan Francisco (front) and Kazunari Sanematsu (rear, left), and the Carp's Takayoshi Noma converge near home plate on May 4.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/17/baseball/japanese-baseball/hawks-climb-first-place-win-lions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-17T21:37:01+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20150518.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Stingy: Hawks right-hander Jason Standridge holds the Lions to five hits in seven innings on Sunday at Yafuoku Dome. Fukuoka Softbank beat Seibu 4-1.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/17/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-gets-breather-due-foes-withdrawal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-17T21:37:24+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-sumo-a-20150518.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[When push comes to shove: Terunofuji overpowers Tamawashi on Sunday for his seventh straight triumph at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/17/soccer/reysol-ready-acl-showdown/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-17T21:38:01+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-jsoccer-a-20150518.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Again and again: Reysol is hoping for another positive ACL result in South Korea.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/17/baseball/mlb/tanaka-set-to-make-rehab-start/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-17T21:45:53+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/17/basketball/hitachi-forces-decisive-game-3-toyota-nbl-semifinals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-17T23:01:40+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kaz-a-20150518.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Good look: Hitachi Sunrockers forward Aki Chambers attempts a shot in Game 2 of the NBL playoff semifinals against the Toyota Alvark on Sunday at Ota City General Gymnasium. Hitachi defeated Toyota 73-67.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/17/more-sports/gymnastics/uchimura-sugihara-claim-titles-nhk-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-17T23:18:39+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[King Kohei: Kohei Uchimura competes in the NHK Cup on Sunday in Tokyo.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/18/more-sports/japan-takes-team-badminton-silver/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-18T23:11:08+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/18/more-sports/swimming/phelps-falls-short-at-charlotte-meet/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-18T23:11:08+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/18/baseball/japanese-baseball/baystars-defy-sorry-reputation-strong-start-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-18T23:24:05+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p12-jason-a-20150519.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[A star is born: The BayStars are playing well and in unfamiliar territory at the top of the Central League standings.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/18/sumo/basho-reports/harumafuji-loses-share-of-lead-after-upset-loss/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-18T23:24:35+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/18/basketball/alvark-advance-to-nbl-finals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-18T23:31:43+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kaz-a-20150519.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Here I come: Toyota forward/center Jeff Gibbs penetrates while being guarded by Hitachi's Ira Brown during Monday's Game 3.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/18/figure-skating/skating-icon-asada-hopes-make-comeback/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-19T11:08:23+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w1-skating-a-20150519.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Figure skater Mao Asada speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Monday. Asada announced on her blog earlier the same day that she intends to return to competitive skating after a year’s absence. ]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/19/basketball/nba/pelicans-invite-he-to-summer-league/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-19T21:00:52+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/19/basketball/nba/nba-playoffs-offer-everything-sublime-ridiculous/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-19T21:04:52+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p11-man-about-sports-a-20150520.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Strategy backfired: Spurs coach Gregg Popovich's decision to give stars Tony Parker (9) and Tim Duncan plenty of rest throughout the season did not pay off in the playoffs. The Clippers eliminated the defending champions in the first round.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/19/baseball/mlb/tanaka-works-out-in-bullpen/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-19T21:52:16+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/19/soccer/j-league/frontale-to-face-visiting-dortmund-in-july-friendly/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-19T21:52:19+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/19/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-remains-path-another-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-19T21:53:51+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/p11-sumo-a-20150520-e1432036216234.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p11-sumo-a-20150520.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Arm tussle: Kisenosato (left) vies for a victory against Goeido on Tuesday in the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament. With the win, Kisenosato improved to 8-2.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/19/baseball/japanese-baseball/giants-sugano-tosses-four-hitter-first-career-shutout/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-19T23:23:13+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/w3-jball-a-20150520-e1432045313141.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20150520.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dominating: Giants hurler Tomoyuki Sugano holds the Tigers in check on Tuesday, pitching a four-hit shutout at Koshien Stadium. Yomiuri defeated Hanshin 8-0.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/19/soccer/leandro-double-propels-reysol-past-suwon/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-19T23:23:18+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/w3-soccer-a-20150520-e1432045315774.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-soccer-a-20150520.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The catalyst: Leandro had two goals for Kashiwa Reysol in a 3-2 away win over Suwon Samsung FC in the Asian Champions League on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/19/more-sports/courier-says-nadal-will-vulnerable-french-open/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-19T23:24:03+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/p12-tennis-a-20150520.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p12-tennis-a-20150520.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[No lock: Nine-time French Open champion Rafael Nadal, who has struggled on clay this season, is not considered the favorite heading into the tournament later this month.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/20/basketball/hoop-hero-okayama-reflects-lost-chance/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-20T22:16:38+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/p12-kaz-a-20150521.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p12-kaz-a-20150521.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[What if: Yasutaka Okayama, who stands 230 cm tall, was drafted by the Golden State Warriors in 1981.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/20/baseball/premier-12-opener-sees-japan-host-korea/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-20T22:14:22+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/p12-jball-a-20150521.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p12 jball-a 20150521]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Like a dream: Samurai Japan manager Hiroki Kokubo speaks during a news conference on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/20/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-issues-win-terunofuji/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-20T22:19:25+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/p11-sumo-a-20150521.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p11 sumo-a 20150521]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Bird’s-eye view: Hakuho dispatches Terunofuji to win their bout on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/20/more-sports/jones-makes-changes-ahead-of-asia-rugby-championship-finale/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-20T23:04:03+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/20/soccer/usami-strikes-twice-to-lead-gamba-past-seoul-in-acl/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-20T23:04:06+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/w3-jsoccer-a-20150521-e1432130503805.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20150521.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Double trouble: Gamba's Takashi Usami celebrates with his teammates after one of his two goals on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/20/baseball/japanese-baseball/miura-takes-control-as-baystars-beat-swallows/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-20T23:04:06+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/w3-npb-a-20150521-e1432130545953.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-npb-a-20150521.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Still going strong: BayStars pitcher Daisuke Miura waves to the crowd after Yokohama's 2-0 win over Tokyo Yakult on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/21/more-sports/track-field/beijing-race-chiefs-deny-gatlin-snub/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-21T21:00:01+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/21/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-kaisei-lose-remain-tied-lead/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-21T21:06:24+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/p12-sumo-a-20150522-e1432209302334.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p12-sumo-a-20150522.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[And down they go: Yokozuna Hakuho (bottom) falls en route to defeat against ozeki Goeido in the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/21/basketball/title-aspirations-collide-final-four-teams/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-21T21:20:44+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/p12-notebook-b-20150522.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p12-notebook-b-20150522.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[First trip: Veteran guard Yu Okada (1), seen in a file photo, helped the Shiga Lakestars reach the Final Four for the first time in franchise history.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/21/olympics/taekwondo-competition-may-move-to-chibas-makuhari-messe-for-2020-olympics/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-21T21:20:49+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/21/soccer/muto-set-for-mainz-switch-report/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-21T22:58:04+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/21/baseball/japanese-baseball/swallows-baystars-11th/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-21T23:26:56+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/w3-jball-a-20150522-e1432218329249.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20150522.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The final play: The Swallows' Kazuhiro Hatakeyama strokes a walk-off single with two outs in the 11th inning against the BayStars on Thursday night at Jingu Stadium. Tokyo Yakult defeated Yokohama 4-3.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/22/baseball/japanese-baseball/buffaloes-ace-kaneko-set-season-debut/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-22T20:31:58+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/22/soccer/four-club-world-cup-matches-held-osaka/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-22T20:32:29+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/22/soccer/hull-newcastle-taking-relegation-battle-final-day/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-22T20:38:21+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/p11-premier-a-20150523.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p11-premier-a-20150523.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Trying times: Hull City manager Steve Bruce's team must defeat Manchester United on Sunday and hope Newcastle United falls to West Ham to guarantee that it won't be relegated from the Premier League.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/22/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-takes-sole-lead/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-22T20:38:48+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/p11-sumo-a-20150523-e1432294577303.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p11-sumo-a-20150523.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Back in front: Yokozuna Hakuho manhandles Kotoshogiku on Friday, the 13th day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament, at Ryogoku Kokugikan.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/22/more-sports/football/silver-star-join-trend-welcoming-foreign-players/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-22T20:42:42+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/p12-hiroshi-b-20150523.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p12-hiroshi-b-20150523.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[New weapon: Mason Mills sets up to throw the ball in Sunday's game against the Rise in Kawasaki. Mills went 19 of 30 for 273 yards and a score before he left the game after the third quarter.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/22/more-sports/swimming/hagino-dominates-mens-1500-meter-freestyle/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-22T22:59:47+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/w3-swim-a-20150523-e1432303111518.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-swim-a-20150523.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[In control: Kosuke Hagino swims to victory in the men's 1,500 meters at the Japan Open on Friday. Hagino completed the race in 15 minutes, 5.35 seconds at Tokyo Tatsumi International Swimming Center.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/22/baseball/japanese-baseball/eagles-southpaw-karashima-triumphs-first-apperance-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-23T11:50:57+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/w3-jason-a-20150523.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jason-a-20150523.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Show of support: Eagles manager Hiromoto Okubo congratulates pitcher Wataru Karashima after Tohoku Rakuten's 6-1 road win over the Seibu Lions on Friday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/23/basketball/firebonds-renew-fujitas-contract/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-23T23:16:01+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/23/basketball/sakuragi-leads-seahorses-to-game-1-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-23T23:16:03+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/w3-kaz-a-20150524.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kaz-a-20150524.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Young at heart: SeaHorses center J.R. Sakuragi prepares to attempt a shot from underneath the basket during Game 1 of the NBL Finals on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/23/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-loses-sole-lead/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-23T23:20:28+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/p25-sumo-a-20150524-e1432390736703.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p25-sumo-a-20150524.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Going down: Ozeki Kisenosato defeats yokozuna Hakuho on Saturday afternoon.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/23/baseball/japanese-baseball/kiyota-marines-spoil-kanekos-long-awaited-return-to-mound/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-23T23:20:31+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/w3-jball-a-20150524-e1432390760788.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20150524.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Bad first impression: Orix ace Chihiro Kaneko crouches on the mound during Saturday loss to Chiba Lotte.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/23/basketball/happinets-ride-strong-second-half-into-bj-league-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-23T23:20:55+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/w3-ed-a-20150524-e1432390331662.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-ed-a-20150524.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sharpshooter: Akita's Shigehiro Taguchi takes a 3-pointer during the Happinets' 84-68 win over the Iwate Big Bulls in the bj-league Eastern Conference final on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/23/more-sports/nishikori-confident-ahead-french-open/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-23T23:21:05+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/w3-nishikori-a-20150524.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3 nishikori-a 20150524]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ready for anything: Kei Nishikori is rested and feeling confident heading into the French Open, which begins Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/23/soccer/j-league/urawa-shows-mettle-in-victory-over-kashima/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-23T23:21:18+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/w3-andrew-a-20150524-e1432390381470.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-andrew-a-20150524.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mind over matter: Reds defender Daisuke Nasu takes a header during Urawa's 2-1 victory over Kashima on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/24/soccer/kagawa-stars-in-dortmund-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-24T19:52:51+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/24/more-sports/arfu-boss-defends-rainout-decision/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-24T19:52:53+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/24/more-sports/judo/tashiro-takato-triumph-in-morocco/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-24T19:52:53+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/24/more-sports/yoshimura-claims-table-tennis-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-24T19:53:09+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/24/more-sports/swimming/seto-claims-treble-japan-open/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-24T22:47:31+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/w3-swim-a-20150525-e1432475013809.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-swim-a-20150525.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Triple trouble: Daiya Seto competes in the men's 200-meter individual medley at the Japan Open on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/24/baseball/japanese-baseball/swallows-punish-carp-ninth-inning-salvo/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-24T22:47:49+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/w3-jball-a-20150525-e1432475029445.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20150525.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Gone fishing: Tokyo Yakult's Takahiro Imanami hits a two-run shot in the fourth inning of the Swallows' 9-8 win over the Carp on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/24/baseball/japanese-baseball/lions-akiyama-staying-grounded-amid-good-start/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-24T22:49:53+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/p15-jason-a-20150525.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p15-jason-a-20150525.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Keep it up: Shogo Akiyama has gotten his season off to a solid start for the third-place Lions.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/24/more-sports/football/boise-st-tight-end-huff-relishing-time-japan-hosei/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-24T22:50:43+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/p14-kaz-a-20150525.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-kaz-a-20150525.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dream come true: Boise State Broncos tight end Holden Huff is enjoying his visit to Japan with the Hosei University Tomahawks football team.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/24/sumo/basho-reports/sekiwake-terunofuji-wins-title-after-hakuho-stumbles/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-25T13:31:29+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/p14-sumo-c-20150525-e1432468294646.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-sumo-c-20150525.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Front and center: Terunofuji celebrates after winning the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/24/basketball/murry-named-mvp-fourth-quarter-heroics/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-25T14:50:09+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/w3-murry-a-20150525-e1432474959114.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-murry-a-20150525.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Powerhouse: The Hamamatsu Higashimikawa Phoenix, featuring MVP Nile Murry, beat the Akita Northern Happinets on Sunday to claim the bj-league title for a third time.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/25/basketball/george-washington-basketball-team-planning-2016-tour-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-25T18:21:25+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20150526.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Patrick Nero]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/25/soccer/world-cup/japan-to-play-afghanistan-in-iran-syria-in-oman/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-25T23:01:36+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/25/baseball/japanese-baseball/matsui-finds-comfort-zone-ninth/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-25T23:10:06+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20150526.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Saving grace: Eagles closer Yuki Matsui (right) and catcher Motohiro Shima have been a solid tandem this season.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/25/soccer/honda-wants-stay-milan-next-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-25T23:13:30+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-soccer-honda-a-20150526.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hungry for more: AC Milan's Keisuke Honda (right) is tackled by Torino's Cristian Molinaro during Milan's 3-0 win on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/25/basketball/kanamura-explodes-game-3-put-seahorses-brink-nbl-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-26T07:27:04+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-nbl-a-20150526.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Come alive: Aisin's Kosuke Kanamaru (right) looks to take a shot as Toyota's Daiki Tanaka defends during Game 3 of the NBL Finals on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/26/soccer/real-madrid-dismiss-ancelotti/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-26T20:12:17+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/23/baseball/mlb/rangers-fujikawa-placed-waivers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-26T20:16:40+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2015-05-26T20:17:45+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p12-jack-a-20150527.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Icon: Three-time world champion Mao Asada brought a smile to the faces of many when she announced on May 18 that she would return to competition after a year off.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/26/baseball/japanese-baseball/swallows-acquire-australian-outfielder-dening/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-26T22:05:29+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/26/baseball/japanese-baseball/nishioka-sidelined-with-elbow-injury/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-26T22:05:32+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/26/basketball/police-investigating-match-fixing-allegations-in-kbl/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-26T22:05:33+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/24/basketball/gritty-alvark-beat-seahorses-game-2-tie-nba-finals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-26T22:56:04+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-nbl-a-20150525.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tight squeeze: Toyota's Shohei Kikuchi attacks the basket during Game 2 of the NBL Finals on Sunday at Yoyogi National Gymnasium Annex.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/26/baseball/japanese-baseball/sakamoto-drives-five-runs-giants-pound-lions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-26T23:07:32+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20150527.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Enthusiastic support: Teammates congratulate Giants start Hayato Sakamoto after his two-run home run in the third inning against the Lions on Tuesday in Koriyama, Fukushima Prefecture. Yomiuri trounced Seibu 11-1.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/26/soccer/reysol-book-spot-asian-champions-league-quarterfinals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-26T23:07:36+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-ACL-a-20150527.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Intense: Jo Sung-jin of Suwon Bluewings (center) and Eduardo of Kashiwa Reysol vie for the ball during Tuesday's Asian Champions League match in Kashiwa, Chiba Prefecture. Reysol advanced to the quarterfinals on away goals after second-round series ended 4-4 in goals.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/26/basketball/nba/coaching-change-may-move-bulls-will-make/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-26T23:07:53+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p11-nba-report-a-20150527.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[On the way out?: Chicago Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau has two years remaining on his contract, but the team's front office may decide it wants time to make a leadership change.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/27/basketball/cinq-reves-cut-ties-with-head-coach-aoki/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-27T13:30:39+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/27/olympics/ioc-bolstered-sportaccord-spat/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-27T16:40:04+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-olympics-a-20150528.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Losing battle: SportAccord president Marius Vizer has paid the price for his scathing attack on the International Olympic Committee.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/27/more-sports/cricket-2/australia-wary-englands-bayliss/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-27T22:32:32+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/27/sumo/terunofuji-promoted-ozeki-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-27T22:36:04+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Terunofuji]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/27/more-sports/boxing-2/wba-super-featherweight-champ-uchiyama-has-elbow-surgery/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-27T23:30:40+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/27/soccer/j-league/fc-tokyo-moves-atop-group-after-draw-with-hiroshima/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-27T23:30:42+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/27/sumo/terunofuji-could-be-sumos-next-yokozuna/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-27T23:30:43+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-buckton-a-20150528.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Drink up: Terunofuji celebrates after his victory in the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/27/sumo/yokozuna-harumafuji-has-surgery-on-right-elbow/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-27T23:30:43+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/27/soccer/gamba-win-to-return-to-acl-quarterfinals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-27T23:30:44+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jsoccer-a-20150528.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nice and easy: Gamba Osaka celebrates after their victory over FC Seoul on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/27/more-sports/nishikori-advances-to-third-round-of-french-open/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-28T00:39:46+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-nishikori-a-20150528.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nothing to it: Kei Nishikori plays a shot against Thomaz Bellucci during their second round match on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/28/baseball/mlb/tanaka-yields-three-runs-in-three-innings-in-rehab-start/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-28T19:45:37+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/28/basketball/star-guard-oga-joins-wjbls-toyota-antelopes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-28T23:22:04+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/28/basketball/nakamura-set-take-niigata-togashi-plans/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-28T23:27:16+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p10-ed-a-20150529.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Back again: Veteran bench boss Kazuo Nakamura, seen here in a file photo from his time coaching Akita, is returning to the bj-league to lead Niigata.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/28/baseball/japanese-baseball/giants-mikolas-fans-10-triumph-lions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-29T16:24:24+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jason-a-20150529.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[First NPB win: Giants starter Miles Mikolas gestures during Thursday's interleague game against the Lions at Tokyo Dome. The right-hander tossed eight scoreless innings in Yomiuri's 4-1 victory over Seibu.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/29/soccer/arsenal-favored-give-wenger-sixth-f-cup-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-29T19:54:29+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p11-premier-a-20150530.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Trophy opportunity: Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger's team faces Aston Villa in Sunday's F.A. Cup final.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/29/basketball/oketani-leaves-iwate-big-bulls-after-three-seasons-at-the-helm/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-29T23:49:49+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-ed-a-20150530.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Finished in Iwate: Veteran coach Dai Oketani, who guided the Iwate Big Bulls to a 115-41 record and three straight trips to the playoffs, is leaving the team after three seasons.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/29/baseball/japanese-baseball/carps-kuroda-picks-up-victory-despite-shaky-outing/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-29T23:51:30+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20150530.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Straight ahead: Carp hurler Hiroki Kuroda pitches against the Buffaloes on Friday at Kyocera Dome. Hiroshima defeated Orix 6-3.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/29/more-sports/track-field/prefontaines-legacy-still-growing-40-years-death/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-30T10:10:59+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p12-ed-a-20150530.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Indomitable force: Steve Prefontaine, seen here winning the 5,000 meters at the Bislett Games on Aug. 3, 1972, was considered one of the greatest distance runners in U.S. history.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/30/soccer/tashima-elected-fifa-exec-board/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-30T19:04:50+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/30/basketball/aisin-beats-toyota-wraps-up-nbl-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-30T21:28:07+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kaz-a-20150531.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The thrill of victory: The Aisin SeaHorses players celebrate their NBL championship on Saturday after an 88-82 win over the Toyota Alvark in Game 4 of the best-of-five series.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/30/more-sports/boxing-2/tanaka-19-claims-wbo-minimumweight-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-30T22:01:06+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-boxing-a-20150531.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kosei Tanaka]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/30/baseball/japanese-baseball/baystars-starter-ino-stays-poised-escapes-trouble-mound/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-30T22:15:33+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jason-a-20150531.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Game face: The BayStars' Shoichi Ino fires a pitch in Saturday's game against the Marines at QVC Marine Field. Yokohama defeated Chiba Lotte 5-1.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/30/soccer/j-league/patrics-late-goal-gives-gamba-a-draw-with-marinos/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-30T23:07:45+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-andrew-a-20150531.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Just in the nick of time: Gamba Osaka's Patric reacts after scoring a 95th-minute goal against Yokohama F. Marinos on Saturday. The teams settled for a 1-1 draw.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/30/soccer/blatter-continue-fifa-reign/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-30T23:27:42+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p28-soccer-a-20150531.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Carrying on: FIFA president Sepp Blatter reacts on Friday after being elected to a fifth term as head of soccer's world governing body in Zurich.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/31/baseball/japanese-baseball/giants-pitcher-mikolas-learning-live-zone/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-31T20:02:24+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/w3-giants-a-20150601.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-giants-a-20150601.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Giants starter Miles Mikolas pitches against the Lions on Thursday at Tokyo Dome.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/31/baseball/japanese-baseball/nakagawas-walk-homer-lifts-eagles-giants-10th/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-31T20:08:51+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/sp-jball-a-20150601.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20150601.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tohoku Rakuten’s Taishi Nakagawa hits a walk-off homer in the 10th inning to give the Eagles a 4-3 victory over the Giants on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/31/baseball/japanese-baseball/lions-seratelli-hopes-make-mark-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-31T20:09:18+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/p11-jason-a-20150601.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p11-jason-a-20150601.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Anthony Seratelli is in his first season in Japan.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/01/soccer/world-cup/halilhodzic-places-hopes-in-usami-for-japans-world-cup-qualifier/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-01T19:13:32+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sp-soccer-a-20150602.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-soccer-a-20150602.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Takashi Usami was named to manager Vahid Halilhodzic's squad for Japan's first World Cup qualifier.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/01/more-sports/jones-still-upset-handling-arc-finale/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-01T22:31:00+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sp-rugby-a-20150602.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-rugby-a-20150602.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Eddie Jones, seen right in an April 21 file photo, was unhappy that his team wasn't allowed to play out its final match at the Asia Rugby Championship last week.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/01/soccer/new-exco-member-tashiro-says-pus-must-be-squeezed-out-of-fifa/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-02T14:19:48+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sp-fifa-a-20150602-e1433162989551.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-fifa-a-20150602.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[New FIFA executive committee member Kozo Tashima says the committee will not seek president Sepp Blatter's resignation.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/01/soccer/world-cup/halilhodzic-warns-complacency-uzbekistan-rout/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-02T15:15:05+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/w1-andrew-a-20150402.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w1-andrew-a-20150402.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Close supervision: Japan manager Vahid Halilhodzic watches on as forward Takashi Inui looks to get past Uzbekistan's Shukhrat Mukhammadiev at Ajinomoto Stadium on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/01/baseball/japanese-baseball/fujikawa-heads-home-play-kochi-independent-leagues/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-02T16:43:10+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sp-jball-a-20150602.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20150602.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kyuji Fujikawa, seen playing for the Hanshin Tigers in 2011, is set to join the Kochi Fighting Dogs in the Shikoku Island League Plus.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/28/baseball/japanese-baseball/ageless-miura-leads-way-baystars-buffaloes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-02T17:00:44+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/w1-jball-a-20150529-e1432780534288.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w1-jball-a-20150529.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Solid outing: Yokohama's Daisuke Miura fires a pitch against Orix in interleague action at Yokohama Stadium on Wednesday night. The BayStars beat the Buffaloes 4-2.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/02/baseball/japanese-baseball/last-place-buffaloes-part-ways-with-skipper-moriwaki/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-02T19:30:48+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/02/baseball/mlb/revived-mets-ignite-renewed-attention-ballclub/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-02T20:02:14+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/02/baseball/japanese-baseball/buffaloes-cant-end-slide-new-skipper-fukuras-debut/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-02T23:22:48+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sp-jball-a-20150603-e1433254872546.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20150603.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Giants star Hayato Sakamato lashes a solo home run in the sixth inning against the Buffaloes on Tuesday at Tokyo Dome. Yomiuri defeated Orix 2-1.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/02/basketball/jba-chief-kawabuchi-says-task-force-track-ban-lifted/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-02T23:22:59+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sp-task-force-a-20150603.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-task-force-a-20150603.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan 2024 Task Force leaders Ingo Weiss (left) and Saburo Kawabuchi attend a Tokyo news conference on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/02/basketball/japanese-standout-watanabe-eager-show-growth-gw/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-03T06:57:42+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sp-kaz-a-20150603.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20150603.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[George Washington forward Yuta Watanabe had a solid freshman season for the Colonials. Both Watanabe and GW coach Mike Lonergan are expecting better things next season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/03/more-sports/nishikori-falls-tsonga-french-open-quarterfinals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-03T12:22:28+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sp-nishikori-a-20150604.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-nishikori-a-20150604.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kei Nishikori plays a shot during his quarterfinal defeat to Jo-Wilfried Tsonga at the French Open on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/02/basketball/nakamura-takes-reins-in-niigata/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-03T18:14:31+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/03/basketball/coach-geary-leaves-jets-joins-diamond-dolphins/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-03T19:19:49+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/w3-kaz-a-20150604.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kaz-a-20150604.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Reggie Geary, seen in a file photo taken during a game against the Toshiba Brave Thunders in Kawasaki during the 2014-15 season, has been named the new head coach of the Mitsubishi Diamond Dolphins.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/03/soccer/former-japan-manager-zico-considers-running-for-fifa-presidency/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-03T21:11:11+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/w3-zico-a-20150604.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-zico-a-20150604.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Zico managed Japan from 2002-2006.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/03/soccer/fifa-exco-member-tashima-urges-blatter-to-go-immediately/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-03T21:32:00+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sp-tashima-a-20150604.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-tashima-a-20150604.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[FIFA president Sepp Blatter speaks at a news conference in Zurich on Tuesday to announce his resignation.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/03/soccer/j-league/urawa-closing-j-league-first-stage-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-03T23:19:44+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sp-jsoccer-a-20150604-e1433340925799.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jsoccer-a-20150604.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tomoaki Makino celebrates with his teammates during Reds' 3-3 draw against Reysol on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/03/baseball/japanese-baseball/mori-lowers-boom-as-lions-slay-dragons/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-03T23:19:47+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sp-jball-a-20150604-e1433340957490.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20150604.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Lions' Tomoya Mori hits the first of his two home runs against the Dragons on Wednesday in Nagoya.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/03/more-sports/track-field/injury-could-keep-sprinter-kiryu-out-of-world-championships/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-03T23:22:32+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/04/soccer/feds-probing-fifa-favored-world-cup-host-bids-russia-qatar/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-04T11:22:40+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/04/soccer/zico-thinks-hes-can-win-fifa-presidency/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-04T20:20:52+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/04/baseball/japanese-baseball/mikolas-hurls-five-hitter-buffaloes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-04T23:07:55+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sp-jball-a-20150605-e1433426529327.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20150605.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Giants starter Miles Mikolas scattered five hits in a complete-game shutout effort against the Buffaloes on Thursday at Tokyo Dome. Yomiuri edged Orix 1-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/05/general/nishikori-loses-golden-opportunity-glory-paris/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-05T17:40:18+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sp-jack-a-20150606.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jack-a-20150606.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kei Nishikori's chance at making his second Grand Slam final was derailed by a surprise loss to Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the quarterfinals at the French Open.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/05/soccer/flashy-fifas-fast-fall-great-game-great-shame-borders-farcical/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-05T17:41:58+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sp-fifafarce-a-20150606.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-fifafarce-a-20150606.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[This image released by Screen Media Films shows Tim Roth as Sepp Blatter in a scene from "United Passions."]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/04/basketball/disgraceful-treatment-of-coaches-must-end/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-05T17:48:19+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/05/soccer/full-security-measures-set-ireland-england-friendly/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-05T19:47:10+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sp-premier-a-20150606.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-premier-a-20150606.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[England manager Roy Hodgson's team squares off against Ireland on Sunday at Aviva Stadium.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/05/basketball/tokashiki-earns-spot-seattle-storm/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-05T19:48:17+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sp-kaz-a-20150606.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20150606.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Seattle's Ramu Tokashiki drives on Phoenix's Rebecca Tobin in preseason action.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/05/baseball/mlb/iwakuma-makes-27-pitch-bullpen-session/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-05T20:15:24+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/05/basketball/aoki-named-yokohama-b-corsairs-coach/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-05T20:56:54+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/05/baseball/japanese-baseball/dickson-collects-first-pl-pitcher-of-month-honor/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-05T22:29:40+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/04/more-sports/cricket-2/ex-pakistan-captain-abbas-nominated-for-icc-presidency/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-05T23:19:25+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/05/baseball/japanese-baseball/hawks-showcase-strength-batting-lineup-16-hit-attack/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-05T23:22:16+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sp-jason-a-20150606.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20150606.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Hawks' Takashi Hosoyamada hits a two-run double in the fourth inning against the Giants at Tokyo Dome on Friday night. Fukuoka Softbank defeated Yomiuri 8-4.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/06/soccer/j-league/kagawa-hoping-to-take-club-form-into-japan-matches/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-06T16:19:17+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sp-kagawa-a-20150607.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kagawa-a-20150607.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Borussia Dortmund's Shinji Kagawa (left) vies with Wolfsburg's Maximilian Arnold during the German Cup final in Berlin on May 30.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/06/more-sports/golf/matsuyama-falls-into-tie-for-fifth-at-memorial/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-06T16:46:59+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sp-golf-a-20150607.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-golf-a-20150607.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hideki Matsuyama hits a shot on the 15th hole at the Memorial tournament in Dublin, Ohio, on Friday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/06/soccer/j-league/free-agent-kawashima-confident-of-keeping-place-in-japan-team/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-06T22:03:19+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/06/baseball/japanese-baseball/resurgent-messenger-deals-otani-first-loss/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-06T22:17:12+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sp-jball-a-20150607.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20150607.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hanshin starting pitcher Randy Messenger delivers during the Tigers' 1-0 win over the Fighters at Koshien Stadium on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/06/baseball/japanese-baseball/watertight-defense-gives-hawks-win-over-giants/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-06T22:48:43+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sp-jason-a-20150607.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20150607.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fukuoka Softbank's Hiroaki Takaya hits a two-run double in the fourth inning of the Hawks' 3-2 win over the Giants at Tokyo Dome on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/06/baseball/new-interleague-format-divides-opinion/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-07T19:34:26+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/07/soccer/honda-feels-japans-elite-can-learn-blatters-manly-spirit/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-07T20:15:09+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sp-honda-a-20150608.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-honda-a-20150608.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan star Keisuke Honda has never been shy about sharing his opinions.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/07/more-sports/momota-victorious-in-indonesia-open/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-07T22:05:01+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/07/soccer/j-league/reds-close-first-stage-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-07T22:06:11+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sp-andrew-a-20150608.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-andrew-a-20150608.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Reds' Shinzo Koroki (right) had the lone goal in Sunday's J. League match against S-Pulse's Genki Omae and his teammates at Saitama Stadium.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/07/baseball/japanese-baseball/terahara-leads-hawks-past-slumping-giants/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-07T22:07:38+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sp-jball-a-20150608.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20150608.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hawks pitcher Hayato Terahara works against the Giants on Sunday at Tokyo Dome. Fukuoka Softbank defeated Yomiuri 5-2 to complete a series sweep.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/07/more-sports/fukuhara-earns-first-singles-title-in-two-years/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-07T23:14:27+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/07/soccer/bbc-claims-seen-former-fifa-vp-warners-documents/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-08T02:05:28+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sp-warner-a-20150608.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-warner-a-20150608.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Former FIFA vice president Jack Warner is one of the central figures in the scandal currently plaguing the soccer world.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/28/soccer/womens-world-cup/nadeshiko-japan-tops-italy-last-match-womens-world-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-08T16:28:20+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/w3-nadeshiko-a-20150529-e1432822804465.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-nadeshiko-a-20150529.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[On target: Japan's Yuki Ogimi (left) scores in the 52nd minute against Italy in Nagano. The hosts won the international friendly 1-0.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/31/soccer/womens-world-cup/sawas-mind-world-cup-rather-retirement/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-08T16:28:54+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p15-sawa-a-20150101.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p15-sawa-a-20150101.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Not done yet: Homare Sawa was one of the key members of Nadeshiko Japan's World Cup-winning team in 2011.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/05/soccer/womens-world-cup/jfa-announces-final-world-cup-warm-ups-for-nadeshiko-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-08T16:29:09+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/23/soccer/womens-world-cup/nadeshiko-league-raring-go-world-cup-year/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-08T16:29:22+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/w3-kaz-a-20150324.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kaz-a-20150324.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Full bloom: Urawa Reds Ladies forward Michi Goto (left) poses with INAC Kobe forward Shinobu Ono at a news conference at JFA House on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/18/soccer/womens-world-cup/nadeshiko-japan-begins-preparing-womens-world-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-08T16:29:50+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/w3-jsoccer-a-20150519-e1431958129665.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20150519.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Getting ready for action: Japan's Homare Sawa (right) and Aya Miyama wave to fans on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/24/soccer/womens-world-cup/sawa-returns-winning-goal-nadeshiko-beat-new-zealand/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-08T16:30:16+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/w3-nadeshiko-a-20150525-e1432474991641.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-nadeshiko-a-20150525.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Don't call it a comeback: Homare Sawa (right) wheels away in celebration after scoring in Japan's 1-0 win over New Zealand in Marugame, Kagawa Pref., on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/01/soccer/womens-world-cup/one-year-absence-sawa-named-nadeshiko-japan-squad-womens-world-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-08T16:43:30+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/w3-nadeshiko-a-20150502.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-nadeshiko-a-20150502.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Face of the team: Homare Sawa (center) and six INAC Kobe Leonessa teammates were named to Nadeshiko Japan's 23-player roster for the 2015 Women's World Cup in Canada on Friday. The others (from left) are Shinobu Ono, Asuna Tanaka, Nahomi Kawasumi, Aya Sameshima, Yukari Kinga and Ayumi Kaihori.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/08/soccer/yoshida-finds-silver-lining-tough-practices/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-08T18:44:18+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sp-yoshida-a-20150609.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-yoshida-a-20150609.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Maya Yoshida (right) competes against Shinji Okazaki during a training session on Friday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/08/soccer/world-cup/japan-may-revive-2022-world-cup-bid-qatar-loses-hosting-rights/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-08T21:03:47+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jfa-a-20150609.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Kalifa Al-Thani holds the World Cup trophy after being awarded hosting rights for the 2022 tournament in Zurich in December 2010.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/08/baseball/japanese-baseball/sarfate-continues-pitch-high-level-softbank/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-08T21:03:54+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sp-jason-a-20150609.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20150609.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fukuoka Softbank's Dennis Sarfate has developed into one of the best closers in NPB.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/07/olympics/olympic-badminton-venuing-moving-to-chofu-source/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-09T07:06:05+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/09/olympics/summer-olympics/iocs-choice-fujisawa-2020-events-puts-wind-towns-sails/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-09T20:30:31+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/n-gamesreaction-a-20150610.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[n-gamesreaction-a-20150610.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Workers hang a banner Tuesday on a building on Enoshima off Fujisawa, Kanagawa Prefecture, celebrating the island's choice to host the sailing events in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/09/soccer/striker-nagai-joins-japan-squad/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-09T21:20:51+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/09/soccer/hondas-family-agency-takes-over-austrian-club/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-09T23:07:57+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/09/baseball/mlb/time-hitters-shifting-defenses/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-09T23:10:22+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sp-schmidt-a-20150610.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-schmidt-a-20150610.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mike Schmidt]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/09/basketball/nba/blatt-getting-little-credit-respect-despite-background/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-09T23:21:00+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sp-nba-report-a-20150610.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-nba-report-a-20150610.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Cavaliers coach David Blatt (left), seen during Sunday's Game 2, has guided the team to the NBA Finals in his first season at the helm.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/09/baseball/japanese-baseball/lions-akiyama-delivers-game-winning-double-carp/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-09T23:30:12+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20150610.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shogo Akiyama sprints to first base en route to a two-run double in the eighth inning against the Carp at Seibu Prince Dome on Tuesday. Siebu defeated Hiroshima 4-2.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/09/soccer/womens-world-cup/japan-beats-switzerland-womens-world-cup-opener/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-10T09:45:58+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sp-soccer-a-20150610.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-soccer-a-20150610.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan's Yuki Ogimi heads the ball against Switzerland in their Women's World Cup Group C match in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Monday night. Defending champion Japan won 1-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/09/basketball/munakata-replaces-kawai-on-shinshu-bench/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-10T13:16:13+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/10/baseball/mlb/razor-sharp-tanaka-outduels-scherzer/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-10T13:26:19+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-mlb-a-20150611.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[New York's Masahiro Tanaka delivers a pitch against the Nationals on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/10/more-sports/all-black-mealamu-hints-at-post-world-cup-retirement/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-10T16:29:17+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/10/soccer/halilhodzic-looking-to-build-on-strong-start-as-qualifiers-begin/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-10T18:57:49+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-scene-a-20150611.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Gamba Osaka forward Takashi Usami impressed in his first two games for Japan under manager Vahid Halilhodzic in March.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/10/baseball/japanese-baseball/giants-fighters-complete-four-player-trade/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-10T19:26:54+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/10/soccer/uchida-to-be-sidelined-at-least-6-weeks-after-knee-surgery/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-10T23:08:17+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/10/soccer/womens-world-cup/ando-out-of-womens-world-cup-with-ankle-fracture/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-11T12:04:36+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-BRI-nadeshiko-a-20150611.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kozue Ando heads the ball during Japan's 1-0 win over Switzerland at the Women's World Cup on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/10/basketball/japanese-women-look-forward-to-competing-for-olympic-berth-at-asia-championship/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-11T15:30:16+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20150611.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan women's national basketball team head coach Tomohide Utsumi (center) and his players pose for a photo before opening their training camp at the National Training Center on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/11/basketball/osaka-goes-proven-winner-oketani/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-11T19:42:42+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20150612.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Osaka Evessa have handed the coaching reins to Dai Oketani, who piloted the Ryukyu Golden Kings to a pair of bj-league titles.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/11/soccer/arsenal-designates-miyaichi-for-free-transfer/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-11T20:43:57+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/11/soccer/japan-trounces-iraq-friendly/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-11T22:00:32+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-andrew-a-20150612.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan's Keisuke Honda scores a fifth-minute goal against Iraq on Thursday at Nissan Stadium. Japan defeated Iraq 4-0 in the international friendly.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/11/baseball/japanese-baseball/lions-mejia-delivers-walk-single-ninth-carp/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-11T23:26:47+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20150612.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Lions' Ernesto Mejia hits a game-winning single in the ninth inning against the Carp on Thursday at Seibu Prince Dome. Seibu beat Hiroshima 5-4.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/11/more-sports/rugby-world-cup-head-confident-new-national-stadium-will-be-ready-for-2019/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-11T23:30:42+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/12/soccer/englands-qualification-euro-2016-virtual-certainty/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-12T19:02:10+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-premier-a-20150613.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[England's Raheem Sterling (left), seen in action during last weekend's friendly against Ireland, was booed by English fans for his performance in the match]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/12/soccer/kawamata-to-miss-singapore-match/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-12T20:08:59+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2015-06-12T21:53:36+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-andrew-a-20150613.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Keisuke Honda vies for the ball with Iraq's Rebin Solaka during Thursday's friendly international in Yokohama. Japan won 4-0.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/12/more-sports/boxing-2/gushiken-awaits-international-boxing-hall-of-fame-induction/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-12T23:03:51+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/13/baseball/mlb/iwakuma-pitch-simulated-game/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-13T20:36:21+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/13/baseball/mlb/jeter-website-nabs-outside-investors/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-13T20:32:46+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/13/general/tokyo-2020-plans-changing-like-wind/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-13T20:38:01+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jack-a-20150614.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[American Pharoah's recent victory in the Belmont Stakes brought back fond memories of a race long ago.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/13/baseball/japanese-baseball/fighters-hermida-returning-to-u-s-after-thumb-injury/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-13T22:16:44+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/13/baseball/japanese-baseball/hawks-settsu-dropped-from-active-roster/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-13T22:16:49+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/13/baseball/japanese-baseball/buffaloes-use-16-hit-attack-to-pummel-tigers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-13T22:35:30+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20150614.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hikaru Ito and his Buffaloes teammates are fired up during their six-run outburst in the fourth inning against the Tigers on Saturday. Orix whipped Hanshin 15-1.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/13/soccer/defender-sakai-aims-make-impact-uchidas-absence/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-13T22:35:54+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan defender Hiroki Sakai (center) competes against Iraq in Thursday's friendly international in Yokohama.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/13/more-sports/cricket-2/australia-poised-for-huge-triumph-after-windies-collapse/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-14T10:15:11+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Australia's Nathan Lyon bowls on the second day of the second test between Australia and the West Indies on Friday in Kingston.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/13/soccer/womens-world-cup/japan-edges-cameroon-advances-second-round/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-14T10:15:57+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-soccer-a-20150614.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yuika Sugasawa vies for the ball with Cameroon's Christine Manie in the second half of their Women's World Cup Group C match on Friday night in Vancouver, British Columbia. Japan won 2-1.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/14/basketball/guards-yoshida-machida-aiming-high-national-team/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-14T17:12:35+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20150615.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Asami Yoshida, the captain of the Japan women's national team for this summer's FIBA Asia Championship, dribbles during a training camp at the National Training Center on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/14/more-sports/track-field/bolt-searches-answers-sluggish-200-meter-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-14T17:59:57+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-track-a-20150615.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Usain Bolt crosses the finish line to win the 200 meters at the Diamond League meet in New York on Saturday. reutersUsain Bolt crosses the finish line to win the 200 meters at the Diamond League meet in New York on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/14/more-sports/golf/yokomine-tied-10th-womens-pga-championship/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-14T18:00:38+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-golf-a-20150615.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sakura Yokomine plays a shot from the third fairway at the Women's PGA Championship in Harrison, New York, on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/14/soccer/womens-world-cup/brazil-joins-japan-second-round/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-14T18:51:49+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-womens-world-cup-a-20150615.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Spain's Leira Landa (left) and Brazil's Poliana compete for the ball during their game at the Women's World Cup on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/14/basketball/jets-hire-pavlicevic-head-coach/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-14T19:25:05+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Zeljko Pavlicevic, seen in this file photo from the 2013-14 NBL season, has been hired by the Chiba Jets as their new head coach.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/14/baseball/japanese-baseball/marines-roar-back-to-sink-giants/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-14T22:10:26+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Chiba Lotte's Yuta Yoshida celebrates after hitting the game-winning shot in the ninth inning against the Giants on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/14/figure-skating/mao-return-grand-prix-series-source/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-15T15:45:45+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mao Asada sat out the 2014-15 season but a source says she will enter this year's ISU Grand Prix series.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/15/more-sports/cricket-2/new-zealand-beats-england-in-third-odi/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-15T18:01:20+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[New Zealand's Kane Williamson plays a shot during the third one-day international against England on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/15/more-sports/swimming/seto-wins-400-im-on-final-day-of-grand-prix-series/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-15T20:26:34+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/15/more-sports/football/jafa-announces-squad-for-worlds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-15T20:26:35+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/13/olympics/carr-starred-tokyo-games/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-15T21:33:23+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20150614.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[American Henry Carr, who died at 73 on May 29, is seen here winning the 200-meter final at the Tokyo Olympics on Oct. 17, 1964, at National Stadium.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/15/soccer/world-cup/halilhodzic-warns-japan-fall-singapore-trap/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-15T22:23:40+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jsoccer-a-20150616.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[National team manager Vahid Halilhodzic speaks at a news conference at Saitama Stadium on Monday ahead of Japan's opening 2018 World Cup qualifier against Singapore on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/15/more-sports/track-field/murofushi-calls-ends-20-year-national-title-streak/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-15T22:23:51+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-murofushi-a-20150616.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Koji Murofushi will not compete in this year's hammer throw at the national championships, bringing an end to his record of 20 straight titles.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/15/more-sports/swimming/shioura-places-fourth-in-freestyle-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-15T23:10:00+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/15/soccer/womens-world-cup/japan-room-improvement-womens-world-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-16T10:45:47+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-andrew-a-20150616.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yuki Ogimi and Japan have taken a full six points from the team's first two matches at the Women's World Cup.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/15/baseball/mlb/tanaka-relishing-dream-matchup-ichiro/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-16T14:11:46+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-tanaka-a-20150616.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Masahiro Tanaka and the New York Yankees will face Ichiro Suzuki's Miami Marlins on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/15/basketball/japan-thinking-long-term-asia-championship-provisional-squad/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-16T15:17:01+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sp-kaz-a-20150616.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20150616.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yuki Togashi looks to take a shot during the first day of Japan's training camp for the FIBA Asia Championship on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/15/baseball/japanese-baseball/carp-outfielder-schierholtz-adjusting-life-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-16T15:47:45+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20150616.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nate Schierholtz is constantly making adjustments early in his NPB career.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/12/baseball/japanese-baseball/kuroda-works-longest/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-16T16:15:36+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20150613.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Carp hurler Hiroki Kuroda delivers a pitch in Friday's game against the Hawks at Yafuoku Dome. Hiroshima defeated Fukuoka Softbank 6-0.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/16/more-sports/golf/fourteen-year-old-yamaguchi-qualifies-lpga-major/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-16T20:07:03+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-golf-a-20150617.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Suzuka Yamaguchi points to her name on the leaderboard on Monday in Kobe.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/16/basketball/nba/malone-named-nuggets-coach/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-16T22:36:45+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/16/more-sports/nishikori-records-first-round-victory-over-thiem-at-weber-open/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-16T23:10:53+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/16/baseball/japanese-baseball/iwata-tsuruoka-propel-tigers-rout-fighters/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-16T23:11:17+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20150617.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Hanshin Tigers congratulate each other after an 11-4 drubbing of the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters on Tuesday at Koshien Stadium.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/16/more-sports/football/kurihara-aims-high-national-team-nfl-aspirations/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-17T00:29:42+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20150617.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Takashi Kurihara attempts to gain some yardage after a catch in the Japan national team's tuneup game on Sunday in Kawasaki.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/17/baseball/mlb/feds-probing-st-louis-cardinals-allegations-team-targeted-houston-astros-hacking-report/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-17T05:55:25+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-cardinals-a-20150618.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[St. Louis Cardinals catcher Rob Johnson looks on as Houston Astros' Chris Carter hits a two-run homer off pitcher Jason Motte during the fifth inning of a MLB spring training game in Kissimmee, Florida, in March 2013 The FBI and federal prosecutors are investigating the St. Louis Cardinals for hacking rival  Houston Astros to steal closely guarded information about player personnel.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/16/soccer/world-cup/japan-held-scoreless-draw-154th-ranked-singapore/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-17T11:48:09+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-andrew-a-20150617.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Singapore's Zulfahmi Arifin (left) and Japan's Shinji Okazaki vie for the ball during Tuesday's 2018 World Cup qualifier at Saitama Stadium. The match ended in a 0-0 draw.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2015-06-17T21:16:34+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Browns quarterback Josh McCown throws during the team's minicamp on June 2.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/17/baseball/japanese-baseball/former-lions-pitcher-kuo-to-manage-taiwan-during-premier-12/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-17T22:22:04+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/17/baseball/japanese-baseball/eagles-catcher-shima-sidelined-with-broken-rib/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-17T22:22:07+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/17/soccer/world-cup/japan-takes-booing-chin-singapore-stalemate/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-17T22:33:04+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan's Yuya Osako (left) and Tomaoki Makino react after missing a chance in Tuesday night's World Cup qualifying 0-0 draw with Singapore.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/16/baseball/japanese-baseball/lions-teenager-mori-thriving-pro-level/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-18T11:32:00+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Young slugger Tomoya Mori has been playing at a high level for the Lions this season.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/18/baseball/mlb/ex-mets-owner-doubleday-81-dies/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-18T19:44:23+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Former New York Mets co-owner Nelson Doubleday is seen with then-Mets pitching star Dwight Gooden in a file photo from Nov. 19, 1984, file photo.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/18/basketball/sato-takes-munakata-aomori-bench-boss/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-18T22:30:36+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/18/soccer/gamba-jeonbuk-scheduled-to-square-off-in-afc-champions-league-quarterfinals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-18T23:09:17+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/18/baseball/japanese-baseball/fighters-sign-nationals-farmhand-lively/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-18T23:30:11+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/18/soccer/world-cup/white-guam-move-2018-qualifying/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-19T03:18:31+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sp-buckton-a-20150619.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-buckton-a-20150619.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Englishman Gary White led Guam to its first-ever victory in a World Cup qualifier with a win over Turkmenistan on June 11 and then saw his side beat India on Tuesday in Group D action.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/18/soccer/womens-world-cup/japan-to-play-netherlands-in-round-of-16/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-19T07:36:29+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/19/more-sports/football/age-obstacle-wakisaka-chases-dream/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-19T17:59:48+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sp-hiroshi-a-20150620.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-hiroshi-a-20150620.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Defensive lineman Yasuo Wakisaka (right) takes on a blocker in Japan's warm-up game against a mixed team of Keio University and selected X League players last Sunday at Fujitsu Stadium Kawasaki. The 46-year-old Wakisaka will be playing in his fifth world championship of American football next month in Canton, Ohio.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/19/baseball/japanese-baseball/dragons-hirata-slugs-three-run-shot-10th-sink-giants/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-19T23:31:45+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sp-jason-a-20150620.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20150620.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Dragons' Ryosuke Hirata belts a three-run home run in the 10th inning against the Giants on Friday night at Tokyo Dome. Chunichi defeated Yomiuri 8-5.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/19/basketball/fiba-fast-track-fully-lift-japan-basketball-association-ban-august/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-20T07:05:34+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sp-kaz-a-20150620.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20150620.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan 2024 Task Force co-chairman Saburo Kawabuchi speaks to the media on Friday night after confirming that FIBA has "practically" lifted its ban of the Japan Basketball Association. Kawabuchi made his remarks at the JFA House in Tokyo.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/20/more-sports/tennis-nishikori-advances-gerry-weber-semifinals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-20T19:35:26+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sp-tennis-a-20150621.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-tennis-a-20150621.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kei Nishikori plays a shot from Poland's Jerzy Janowicz in their quarterfinal match at the Gerry Weber Open on Friday. Nishikori won 6-4, 5-7, 6-3.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/20/more-sports/track-field/injured-kiryu-skip-nationals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-20T20:00:23+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/20/baseball/yano-quick-start-move-fighters/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-20T20:34:05+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sp-wayne-a-20150621.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-wayne-a-20150621.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[After joining the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters, Kenji Yano got hits in six of his first 11 at-bats, including three in his debut with the team on June 12.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/20/baseball/japanese-baseball/iants-hurler-mikolas-baffles-dragons-for-seven-innings/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-20T22:13:17+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/20/soccer/j-league/antlers-click-on-offense-in-rout-of-marinos/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-20T22:42:13+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sp-andrew-a-20150621.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-andrew-a-20150621.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Antlers' Shuhei Akasaki scores an 84th-minute goal against Yokohama F. Marinos in Saturday's J. League match at Nissan Stadium. Kashima routed Yokohama 3-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/20/soccer/j-league/unbeaten-urawa-reds-earn-first-stage-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-20T22:54:21+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sp-jsoccer-a-20150621.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jsoccer-a-20150621.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Urawa Reds celebrate their first-stage title on Saturday in Kobe. Reds extended their unbeaten streak to 16 games by earning a 1-1 draw with Vissel Kobe.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/20/more-sports/federer-advances-to-halle-open-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-20T23:04:49+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/20/more-sports/wrestler-takatani-claims-third-consecutive-national-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-20T23:06:22+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/20/olympics/clarkes-legendary-records-still-resonate-50-years-later/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-20T23:30:47+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sp-ed-a-20150621.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20150621.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Australia's Ron Clarke, seen here running in Europe during the 1960s, set 17 world records during his career and earned the bronze medal in the 10,000 meters at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/21/soccer/world-cup/jfa-chief-daini-denies-japan-paid-2002-world-cup-vote/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-21T15:40:42+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sp-fifa-a-20150622.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-fifa-a-20150622.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kuniya Daini has denied allegations claiming Japan paid for the 2002 World Cup.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/21/soccer/nagatomo-wants-inter-extension/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-21T16:13:59+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/21/more-sports/gymnastics/shirai-heads-gymnastics-worlds-winning-floor-title-nationals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-21T22:04:51+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sp-gymnastics-a-20150622.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-gymnastics-a-20150622.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kenzo Shirai performs during the national individual apparatus championships on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/21/more-sports/yoshida-icho-book-spots-wrestling-worlds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-21T22:17:11+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sp-wrestling-a-20150622.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-wrestling-a-20150622.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kaori Icho (top) wrestles on her way to victory in the 58-kg class at the national invitational championships on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/21/baseball/japanese-baseball/van-den-hurk-earns-win-late-hawks-rally/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-21T22:17:25+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sp-jball-a-20150622.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20150622.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fukuoka Softbank starting pitcher Rick van den Hurk delivers during the Hawks' 4-2 win over the Fighters on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/22/soccer/report-maradona-to-run-for-fifa-president/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-22T17:26:22+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/22/baseball/japanese-baseball/central-league-clubs-currently-wallowing-mediocrity/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-22T18:40:35+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sp-jason-a-20150623.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20150623.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Tigers celebrate after a win over the Swallows on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/22/soccer/world-cup/jfa-says-search-finds-no-record-of-world-cup-payment/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-22T22:35:15+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/22/baseball/japanese-baseball/orix-signs-chavez-names-ramirez-advisor/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-22T22:52:57+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sp-buffaloes-a-20150623.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-buffaloes-a-20150623.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Orix outfielder Johermyn Chavez and club advisor Alex Ramirez pose after a news conference in Takasaki, Gunma Pref., on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/20/sumo/ex-ozeki-takanonami-43-dies-cardiac-failure/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-23T16:02:24+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sp-sumo-a-20150621.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20150621.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Takanonami, seen after winning the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in January 1996, died on Saturday. He was 43.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/22/basketball/future-looking-bright-japanese-mens-basketball/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-23T16:10:22+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/p11-kaz-a-20150623.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p11 kaz-a 20150623]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Japanese men are hoping to make their mark on the global scene in the coming years.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/23/baseball/japanese-baseball/kokubo-eyeing-kuroda-premier-12/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-23T17:01:26+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/23/baseball/mlb/red-sox-retire-pedros-45/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-23T20:10:33+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/23/soccer/j-league/atletico-madrid-face-sagan-tosu-asian-tour/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-23T22:35:29+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/23/figure-skating/mao-set-cup-china-nhk-trophy/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-23T22:58:10+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sp-jack-a-20150624.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jack-a-20150624.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Three-time world champion Mao Asada, who sat out last season to rest, is not scheduled to face current world champ Elizaveta Tuktamysheva during the upcoming Grand Prix season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/23/more-sports/nishikori-gets-ok-practice-calf-injury/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-23T23:22:17+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/23/soccer/j-league/eduardo-header-gives-reysol-first-home-victory-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-23T23:25:10+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sp-reysol-a-20150624.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-reysol-a-20150624.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kashiwa Reysol's Eduardo scores on a 12th-minute header against Gamba Osaka on Tuesday. Reysol won 1-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/23/baseball/japanese-baseball/baystars-snap-12-game-slide/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-23T23:28:01+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sp-jason-a-20150624.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20150624.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Yokohama BayStars celebrate their 7-2 victory over the Yomiuri Giants on Tuesday night at Tokyo Dome.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/23/basketball/grouses-bringing-nash-back-fourth-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-23T23:28:21+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sp-ed-new-a-20150624.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-new-a-20150624.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Toyama coach Bob Nash, a former NBA player, is now the longest-tenured bench boss in the bj-league's Eastern Conference.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/24/soccer/j-league/urawa-responds-to-2014-heartbreak-in-rampant-style/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-24T17:32:04+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sp-notebook-a-20150625.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-notebook-a-20150625.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Urawa Reds striker Shinzo Koroki (center) vies with the Vissel Kobe defense during their 1-1 draw on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/24/soccer/j-league/world-cup-heroics-earn-singapore-stopper-izwan-j-league-trial/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-24T17:54:04+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sp-goalkeeper-a-20150625.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-goalkeeper-a-20150625.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Singapore goalkeeper Izwan Mahbud denies Japan defender Tomoaki Makino during their World Cup qualifier in Saitama last Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/24/baseball/mlb/aoki-placed-on-dl-with-broken-fibula/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-24T22:02:05+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sp-aoki-a-20150625.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp aoki-a 20150625]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Norichika Aoki is expected to be in a cast for at least two weeks because of a fractured fibula.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/24/more-sports/nishikori-sets-new-mark-with-no-5-seed-at-wimbledon/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-24T22:37:25+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sp-nishikori-a-20150625.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-nishikori-a-20150625.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kei Nishikori is the highest-seeded Japanese player at Wimbledon in the Open era.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/24/soccer/womens-world-cup/japan-beats-netherlands-reach-womens-world-cup-quarterfinals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-24T23:20:36+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sp-nadeshiko-a-20150625.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-nadeshiko-a-20150625.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan midfielder Mizuho Sakaguchi (center) celebrates with her teammates after scoring in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Netherlands in their Women's World Cup round-of-16 match in Vancouver, British Columbia.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/25/soccer/womens-world-cup/nadeshiko-goalkeeper-yamane-has-dislocated-shoulder/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-25T08:32:40+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/25/baseball/japanese-baseball/otani-strikes-out-11-in-shutout-as-fighters-end-losing-streak/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-25T08:47:58+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sp-jball-a-20150625-e1435188804192.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20150625.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fighters ace Shohei Otani, left, and slugger Sho Nakata acknowledge the crowd following the team's 7-0 win over the Marines on Wednesday night.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/25/more-sports/leitch-to-stay-brave-blossoms-captain/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-25T20:52:06+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/25/basketball/kanazawa-signs-veteran-yonamine/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-25T20:52:47+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20150626.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Veteran point guard Tsubasa Yonamine, seen playing for Iwate in a file photo, is Kanawa's first veteran pickup for its inaugural season.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/25/soccer/wilkins-hired-as-aston-villa-assistant-manager/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-25T22:41:19+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/25/baseball/japanese-baseball/matsuda-sparks-hawks-in-comeback-win-over-lions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-25T22:58:00+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20150626.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hawks slugger Nobuhiro Matsuda knocks in three runs against the Lions in Pacific League action at Seibu Prince Dome on Thursday. Fukuoka Softbank defeated Seibu 9-6.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/25/more-sports/track-field/bolts-name-dropped-from-list-of-competitors-for-100-meters-at-national-trials/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-25T23:05:53+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/26/more-sports/ice-hockey/terao-invited-train-islanders/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-26T19:57:03+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20150627.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nikko Ice Bucks forward Yuri Terao scored 10 goals for the club last season in the Asia League.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/26/baseball/mlb/iwakuma-throws-four-scoreless-innings-triple-rehab-outing/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-26T19:58:45+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/26/more-sports/nishikori-confident-of-fitness-for-wimbledon/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-26T20:02:27+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-nishikori-a-20150627.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kei Nishikori says he is ready for Wimbledon after being forced to withdraw from last week's semifinal match against Andreas Seppi at the Gerry Weber Open with a strained calf.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/23/basketball/geoffrey-katsuhisa-set-take-reins-iwate/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-26T20:27:13+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp iwate-a 20150623]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Geoffrey Katsuhisa, who served as an assistant coach for the Chiba Jets for the past four seasons, will become the Iwate Big Bulls' next coach.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/26/soccer/fifa-official-denied-bail-in-extradition-to-u-s/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-26T21:41:26+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/26/baseball/japanese-baseball/pitchers-kuroda-otani-picked-in-all-star-fan-balloting/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-26T22:01:42+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/26/more-sports/track-field/javelin-thrower-ebihara-claims-eighth-national-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-26T22:18:31+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-track-nationals-a-20150627.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yuki Ebihara]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/26/baseball/japanese-baseball/lions-kishi-collects-first-victory-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-26T23:07:14+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sp-jball-a-20150627.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20150627.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Lions right-hander Takayuki Kishi throws a pitch in Friday's game against the Fighters at Seibu Prince Dome. Seibu trounced Hokkaido Nippon Ham 12-4.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/27/soccer/womens-world-cup/nadeshiko-coach-sasaki-says-mental-strength-will-key-australia/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-27T11:40:58+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sp-nadeshiko-a-20150628.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-nadeshiko-a-20150628.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nadeshiko Japan coach Norio Sasaki speaks to reporters at a press conference in Edmonton, Alberta, on Friday. Japan will play Australia in a quarterfinal match on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/27/soccer/okazaki-joins-leicester-city/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-27T19:14:10+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/27/more-sports/duramente-leg-fractures/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-27T19:14:11+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/27/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-send-kawasaki-back-to-triple-a-buffalo/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-27T21:08:23+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/27/baseball/mlb/cubs-southpaw-wada-scratched-from-start/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-27T21:08:26+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/27/baseball/japanese-baseball/baystars-acquire-veteran-pitcher-below/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-27T21:08:27+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/27/baseball/japanese-baseball/despaigne-powers-marines-past-buffaloes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-27T23:06:54+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20150628.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Marines' Alfredo Despaigne bashes a third-inning home run against the Buffaloes on Saturday at QVC Marine Field. Despaigne had three hits in Chiba Lotte's 12-3 rout of Orix.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/27/more-sports/track-field/sprinter-fukushima-captures-fifth-straight-200-meter-national-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-27T23:36:27+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sp-japan-track-a-20150628.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-japan-track-a-20150628.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Chisato Fukushima wins the women's 200-meter race in 23.23 seconds at the national championships on Saturday in Niigata.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/27/soccer/j-league/reds-wrap-up-unbeaten-first-stage/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-28T07:25:36+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sp-andrew-a-20150628.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-andrew-a-20150628.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Reds' Shinzo Koroki scores on a penalty kick in the first half against Albirex on Saturday in Saitama. Koroki had two goals in Urawa's 5-2 triumph.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/28/baseball/mlb/tanaka-another-rough-start-yanks-beat-astros/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-28T11:55:45+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sp-mlb-a-20150629.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-mlb-a-20150629.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yankees starter Masahiro Tanaka pitches against the Astros on Saturday in Houston.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/28/more-sports/nishikori-cautious-ahead-wimbledon-opener/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-28T17:34:17+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sp-tennis-a-20150629.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-tennis-a-20150629.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[A calf injury has become a slight cause for concern for Kei Nishikori ahead of Wimbledon.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/28/soccer/j-league/kazu-renews-j-league-oldest-scorer-record/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-28T22:19:38+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sp-kazu-a-20150629.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kazu-a-20150629.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kazuyoshi Miura scores the winner for Yokohama FC in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Mito HollyHock.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/28/soccer/womens-world-cup/jfa-chief-says-sasaki-stay-nadeshiko-manager-world-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-28T22:20:35+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sp-sasaki-a-20150629.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sasaki-a-20150629.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nadeshiko Japan manager Norio Sasaki has led his team to the semifinals of the ongoing Women's World Cup in Canada.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/28/baseball/japanese-baseball/yamada-leads-swallows-win-tateyamas-return/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-28T22:20:47+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/w3-jball-a-20150629.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20150629.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tokyo Yakult's Tetsuto Yamada hits a two-run homer in the fifth inning of the Swallows' 6-4 win over the Giants on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/28/baseball/japanese-baseball/ramirez-happy-back-npb/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-28T22:21:43+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp jason-a 20150629]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Alex Ramirez is back in NPB as a roving instructor for the Orix Buffaloes.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/28/more-sports/track-field/takase-fukushima-double-nationals-sprint-gold/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-28T22:28:14+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sp-jtrack-a-20150629.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jtrack-a-20150629.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kei Takase comes home to win the men's 100-meters at the national championships in Niigata on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/28/soccer/j-league/leandro-leaving-kashiwa-for-reunion-with-nelsinho-at-kobe/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-28T23:58:33+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/29/sumo/terunofuji-poised-for-ozeki-debut-in-nagoya/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-29T14:46:01+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sp-sumo-a-20150630.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20150630.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Terunofuji (top) won the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in May.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/29/baseball/japanese-baseball/otani-familiar-path-elite-status/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-29T21:26:41+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sp-jason-a-20150630.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20150630.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shohei Otani]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/29/soccer/okazaki-confident-success-leicester/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-29T21:26:52+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sp-okazaki-a-20150630.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-okazaki-a-20150630.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shinji Okazaki heads the ball during Japan's World Cup qualifier against Singapore in Saitama on June 16.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/29/basketball/big-bulls-name-katsuhisa-new-head-coach/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-29T21:27:28+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/29/soccer/czech-soccer-legend-masopust-dies-84/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-29T22:17:11+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-masopust-a-20150630.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Josef Masopust]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/29/baseball/japanese-baseball/hawks-beat-lions-strengthen-pl-lead/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-29T23:59:33+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sp-jball-a-20150630.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20150630.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fukuoka Softbank's Shuhei Fukuda hits a two-run shot in the second inning of the Hawks' 3-1 win over the Lions on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/30/general/sasaki-deserves-shot-coaching-samurai-blue/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-30T20:03:15+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sp-jack-a-20150701.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jack-a-20150701.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Coach Norio Sasaki, who will lead Nadeshiko Japan in the semifinals against England on Wednesday, has enjoyed great success during his time as the pilot of the team.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/30/basketball/rookie-tokashiki-coming-strong-storm/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-30T20:24:40+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sp-ed-a-20150701.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20150701.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Seattle Storm forward Ramu Tokashiki, seen here in a file photo,  scored a season-high 21 points on Sunday against Tulsa.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/30/baseball/japanese-baseball/giants-stage-dramatic-rally-kuroda-ninth-inning/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-30T22:59:15+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sp-jason-a-20150701.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20150701.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yoshiyuki Kamei (second from left) and his Giants teammates celebrate their walk-off victory over the Carp on Tuesday night at Tokyo Dome. Kamei hit the game-winning sacrifice fly in Yomiuri's 2-1 triumph over Hiroshima.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/30/general/emulating-evil-empire-lands-red-sox-last-place/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-30T22:59:48+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sp-man-about-sports-a-20150701.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-man-about-sports-a-20150701.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Boston Red Sox third baseman Pablo Sandoval has 26 RBIs through Monday, falling short of the team's expectations after he was handed a $95 million, five-year contract in the offseason.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/01/soccer/sakai-join-hamburg-stuttgart-report/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-01T15:00:39+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/sp-sakai-a-20150702.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sakai-a-20150702.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan full-back Gotoku Sakai (right) joined Stuttgart from Albirex Niigata in January 2011.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/01/soccer/okazakis-leicester-sacks-manager-pearson/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-01T15:34:02+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/sp-leicester-a-20150702.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-leicester-a-20150702.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Leicester City manager Nigel Pearson takes to the touchline for his team's game against Manchester City in March this year.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/01/baseball/mlb/iwakuma-steady-rehab-start/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-01T15:34:52+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/24/more-sports/auto-racing/source-dolphins-owners-qatar-teaming-up-to-buy-formula-one-stake/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-01T15:53:44+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sp-auto-a-20150625.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-auto-a-20150625.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone looks on at the paddock after qualifying for the Austrian GP on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/17/more-sports/auto-racing/caterham-keeps-kobayashi-singapore/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-01T15:54:22+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/07/more-sports/auto-racing/bianchi-crash-caused-bad-luck-claims-suzuki-circuit-spokesman/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-01T15:55:21+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/11/more-sports/auto-racing/hamilton-claims-pole-chinese-gp/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-01T15:56:11+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/06/21/more-sports/auto-racing/honda-remains-upbeat-despite-f1-problems/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-01T15:56:39+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sp-honda-a-20150622.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-honda-a-20150622.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[McLaren Honda driver Fernando Alonso competes in qualifying at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, Austria, on Saturday ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/01/21/more-sports/auto-racing/kobayashi-back-in-f1-with-caterham/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-01T15:57:55+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/31/more-sports/horse-racing/favorite-duramente-wins-japanese-derby-record-time/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-01T16:44:14+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/sp-horse-a-20150601.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-horse-a-20150601.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Duramente (right), ridden by Mirco Demuro, comes home to win the Japanese Derby at Tokyo Racecourse on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/03/more-sports/horse-racing/gold-ship-sails-spring-tenno-sho-crown/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-01T16:45:15+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/w3-jhorse-a-20150504-e1430662843777.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jhorse-a-20150504.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[First past the post: Gold Ship crosses the finish line to win the spring Tenno-sho title at Kyoto Racecourse on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/26/more-sports/horse-racing/toho-jackal-shatters-kikka-sho-record-1-7-seconds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-01T16:45:31+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/w3-horse-a-20141027-e1414328057686.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-horse-a-20141027.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Galloping to victory: Manabu Sakai rides Toho Jackal (right) to Sunday's triumph in the Kikka-sho at Kyoto Racecourse.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/19/more-sports/horse-racing/shonan-pandora-stuns-nuovo-record-shuka-sho/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-01T16:45:35+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/w3-horse-a-20141020-e1413714821920.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-horse-a-20141020.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Six appeal: Shonan Pandora and jockey Suguru Hamanaka come home to win the Shuka-sho at Kyoto Racecourse on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/20/more-sports/horse-racing/isla-bonita-captures-first-jewel-of-triple-crown/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-01T16:46:49+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/w3-horse-a-20140421-e1398000886630.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-horse-a-20140421.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[This is where I long to be: Isla Bonita comes home to win the Satsuki-sho at Nakayama Racecourse on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/13/more-sports/horse-racing/harp-star-makes-remarkable-run-on-homestretch-for-oka-sho-triumph/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-01T16:47:02+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/w3-horse-a-20140414-e1397389440369.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-horse-a-20140414.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kansai drama: Jockey Yuga Kawada rides Harp Star (18) to a come-from-behind victory in the Oka-sho on Sunday at Hanshin Racecourse.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/22/more-sports/horse-racing/orfevre-closes-career-with-sensational-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-01T16:49:41+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/w3-horse-a-20131223-e1387706112644.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-horse-a-20131223.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fitting finish: Jockey Kenichi Ikezoe salutes the crowd after Orfevre's dominating performance in the Arima Kinen on Sunday. The two-time Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe runnerup closed out his career with a triumph.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/15/more-sports/horse-racing/moore-rides-asia-express-to-victory-on-turf-debut/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-01T16:49:53+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/w3-horse-a-20131216-e1387114091594.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-horse-a-20131216.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Full speed ahead: Asia Express comes home to win the Asahihai Futurity Stakes at Nakayama Racecourse in Funabashi, Chiba, on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/12/08/more-sports/horse-racing/red-reveur-triumphs-at-hanshin-juvenile-fillies-in-photo-finish/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-01T16:50:05+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/w3-horse-a-20131209.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-horse-a-20131209.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Red letter day: Red Reveur (far right) charges toward the line in the Hanshin Juvenile Fillies at Hanshin Racecourse on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/11/24/more-sports/horse-racing/gentildonna-becomes-first-back-to-back-japan-cup-champion/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-01T16:50:07+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/w-horse-a-20131125.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w horse-a 20131125]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Do it again: Gentildonna races ahead of the competition to win the Japan Cup at Tokyo Racecourse on Sunday for a second straight year.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/11/17/more-sports/horse-racing/star-jockey-take-wins-100th-grade-1-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-01T16:50:20+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/w3-horse-a-20131118-e1384698853621.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-horse-a-20131118.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Century man: Yutaka Take rides home aboard Tosen Ra (5) at the Mile Championship in Kyoto on Sunday for his 100th career Grade 1 title]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/11/10/more-sports/horse-racing/meisho-mambo-wins-queen-elizabeth-ii-cup-for-third-grade-1-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-01T16:50:25+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/w3-horse-z-20131111-e1384088967122.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-horse-z-20131111.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mambo moving: Under jockey Koshiro Take, Meisho Mambo gallops to the finish line to win the Queen Elizabeth II Cup at Kyoto Racecourse on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/06/24/more-sports/horse-racing/gold-ship-gets-revenge-at-takarazuka-kinen/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-01T17:04:12+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/sp20130624a5b.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20130624a5b.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ship ahoy: Jockey Hiroyuki Uchida celebrates atop Gold Ship after winning the Takarazuka Kinen on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/02/18/more-sports/horse-racing/grape-brandy-triumphs-at-february-stakes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-01T17:04:29+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/sp20130218a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20130218a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[One for the road: Grape Brandy competes in the February Stakes at Tokyo Racecourse on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/04/15/more-sports/horse-racing/logotype-wins-first-jewel-of-triple-crown-race/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-01T17:04:42+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/sp20130415a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20130415a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Two-year-old champion Logotype stays in front of Epiphaneia to bag the first race of the Japanese triple crown at Nakayama Racecourse.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/05/27/more-sports/horse-racing/take-trains-sights-on-arc-after-record-derby-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-01T17:09:04+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/sp20130527a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20130527a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[French fancy: Yutaka Take aboard Kizuna (left) rides to victory in the Japanese Derby at Tokyo Racecourse on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/09/29/more-sports/horse-racing/lord-kanaloa-runs-grade-i-victory-streak-to-five-races/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-01T17:11:01+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/01/more-sports/folau-stay-wallabies-can-play-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-01T17:59:33+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/sp-rugby-a-20150702.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-rugby-a-20150702.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Waratah's Israel Folau breaks through a tackle from Highlanders' Mark Reddish in Sydney on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/01/soccer/japans-u-22-team-beats-costa-rica-in-friendly/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-01T22:23:50+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/sp-jsoccer-a-20150702.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jsoccer-a-20150702.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Wataru Endo attempts to kick the ball during U-22 Japan’s 2-0 win over Costa Rica on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/01/baseball/japanese-baseball/naruse-gets-helping-hand-from-swallows-hitters-in-win-over-tigers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-01T23:07:26+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/sp-jball-a-20150702.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20150702.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yakult's Mitch Dening hits a tiebreaking two-run single during the fifth inning of the Swallows' win over the Tigers.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/01/soccer/womens-world-cup/gritty-japan-gathering-steam-ahead-of-semi/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-02T09:52:18+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/sp-scene-a-20150702.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-scene-a-20150702.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan forward Shinobu Ono controls the ball during a training session in Edmonton, Alberta, on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/02/soccer/womens-world-cup/japan-reaches-womens-world-cup-final-late-goal-sinks-england/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-02T15:26:19+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/sp-nadeshiko-b-20150703.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-nadeshiko-b-20150703.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan's Azusa Iwashimizu (left) and Saori Ariyoshi celebrate as England's Steph Houghton lies on the ground behind them after Japan's 2-1 win in their Women's World Cup semifinal in Edmonton, Alberta, on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/02/baseball/mlb/mariners-skipper-mcclendon-says-iwakuma-moving-right-direction/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-02T15:27:08+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/02/soccer/world-cup/injured-uchida-miss-world-cup-qualifying/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-02T19:05:39+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/02/baseball/japanese-baseball/giants-pinch-runner-suzuki-named-cl-star-squad/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-02T21:06:05+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/02/basketball/heatdevils-make-geographical-name-change/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-02T21:30:11+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/02/more-sports/swimming/hagino-could-miss-worlds-due-to-elbow-injury/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-02T23:10:10+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/02/more-sports/track-field/jaaf-reveals-marathon-selection-process-2016-rio-olympics/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-02T23:17:08+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/sp-marathon-a-20150703.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-marathon-a-20150703.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[JAAF senior managing director Mitsugi Ogata (left) and vice chairman of development Katsumi Sakai speak to the media on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/02/baseball/japanese-baseball/carp-hurler-fukui-effective-triumph-giants/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-02T23:19:26+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/sp-jball-a-20150703.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20150703.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Carp starter Yuya Fukui held the Giants to two runs over eight innings on Thursday at Tokyo Dome. Hiroshima defeated Yomiuri 3-2.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/02/soccer/womens-world-cup/nadeshiko-relieved-semifinal-battle/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-03T00:44:36+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/sp-sasaki-a-20150703.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sasaki-a-20150703.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan's Rumi Utsugi (left) and England's Katie Chapman vie for the ball during their Women's World Cup semifinal in Edmonton, Alberta, on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/02/basketball/japan-hoop-adviser-dunn-says-carmelo-misunderstood/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-03T12:58:31+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/sp-kaz-a-20150703.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20150703.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Jerry Dunn (center) chats with Japan women's national team head coach Tomohide Utsumi (right) and assistant coach Tom Hovasse after practice earlier this week.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/03/baseball/japanese-baseball/carp-hurler-maeda-cruises-third-straight-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-03T23:33:58+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/sp-jball-a-20150704.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20150704.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Carp right-hander Kenta Maeda fires a pitch in Friday's game against the Swallows at Mazda Stadium. Hiroshima defeated Tokyo Yakult 7-1.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/04/more-sports/tanaka-place-break-new-ground-super-rugby/</loc>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shintaro Fujinami has earned a winning decision in four consecutive starts.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/10/sumo/fondly-recalling-late-takanonamis-career-expectations-rising-newest-ozeki/</loc>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hanshin Tigers star Matt Murton set Japan's single-season hit record (214) in 2010, and the Lions' Shogo Akiyama is chasing the record.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2015-07-11T22:59:11+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2015-07-11T23:01:06+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/12/baseball/mlb/wada-allows-two-runs-rehab-start/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-12T15:36:22+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2015-07-12T18:06:17+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2015-07-12T20:25:03+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ozeki Terunofuji manhandles Aoiyama on the opening day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2015-07-12T20:55:19+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2015-07-12T22:44:27+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2015-07-12T22:45:16+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2015-07-12T23:00:38+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20150712.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan national football team wide receiver Naoki Maeda, seen playing in an exhibition game last month in Kawasaki, is a former basketball player.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/13/more-sports/football/u-s-routs-japan-football-worlds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-13T19:27:45+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan running back Ryo Takagi carries the ball during Sunday's game against the United States at the IFAF world championship in Canton, Ohio. The U.S. won 43-18.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2015-07-13T19:28:35+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yokozuna Hakuho (left) forces Takayasu out of the raised ring on Monday at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2015-07-13T22:59:04+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2015-07-13T22:59:08+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2015-07-13T22:59:15+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2015-07-13T23:11:42+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Buffaloes right-hander Chihiro Kaneko delivers a pitch on Monday against the Marines at Kyocera Dome. Orix defeated Chiba Lotte 5-3.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2015-07-13T23:34:43+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Serena Williams will be trying to become the first woman since Steffi Graf in 1988 to win all four Grand Slam events in the same calendar year at the U.S. Open, which begins Aug. 31 in New York.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2015-07-14T21:16:56+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Terunofuji outmuscles Myogiryu to win their Tuesday showdown at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/14/baseball/japanese-baseball/kuroda-aims-star-return/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-14T22:17:08+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hiroki Kuroda]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/14/baseball/japanese-baseball/baystars-storm-past-giants-seven-run-fifth/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-14T23:22:24+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[The BayStars' Yoshitomo Tsutsugo belts a two-run home run in the fifth inning off Giants pitcher Toshiya Sugiuchi on Tuesday at Yokohama Stadium. Yokohama defeated Yomiuri 10-3.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/14/more-sports/golf/tiger-excited-return-old-course/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-14T23:22:44+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/14/more-sports/gymnastics/uchimura-sit-asian-championships/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-14T23:33:36+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/15/soccer/j-league/renato-expected-leave-kawasaki-chinese-club/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-15T17:41:38+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2015-07-15T17:43:23+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2015-07-15T20:41:17+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kakuryu (right) overpowers Tochinoshin on Wednesday at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2015-07-15T22:07:06+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/15/baseball/japanese-baseball/matsuda-lee-carry-hawks-past-fighters/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-15T23:32:01+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20150716.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Hawks' Nobuhiro Matsuda bashes a go-ahead, three-run homer in the seventh inning against the Fighters on Wednesday in Obihiro, Hokkaido. Fukuoka Softbank defeated Hokkaido Nippon Ham 7-4.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/15/soccer/j-league/reysols-kudo-notches-lone-goal-triumph-marinos/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-15T23:32:34+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jsoccer-a-20150716.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kashiwa Reysol's Masato Kudo scores a 28th-minute goal against Yokohama F. Marinos on Wednesday. Reysol won 1-0.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/16/soccer/womens-world-cup/nadeshiko-japan-receive-special-bonus-world-cup-run/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-16T19:16:14+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2015-07-16T20:42:37+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20150717.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Terunofuji shoves out Tochiozan on the fifth day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/05/24/basketball/phoenix-beat-northern-happinets-capture-third-bj-league-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-17T01:36:17+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-ed-a-20150525.jpg]]></image:title>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/16/baseball/japanese-baseball/samurai-japan-announces-provisonal-roster-premier-12/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-17T09:41:49+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20150717.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Samurai Japan provisional roster members (from left) Shintaro Fujinami, Yuki Yanagita, Kenta Maeda, Motohiro Shima, Sho Nakata, and Yoshitomo Tsutsugo pose for pictures during a news conference on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/17/general/return-japan-leaves-matsuzaka-forgotten-man/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-17T19:53:23+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jack-a-20150718.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Two-time World Baseball Classic MVP Daisuke Matsuzaka has yet to pitch in a game for the Fukuoka Softbank Hawks this season due to an injury to his right shoulder.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2015-07-17T19:55:38+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20150718.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ozeki Terunofuji sends foe Sadanoumi out of the raised ring on Friday at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/17/basketball/hamamatsu-dumping-star-murry/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-17T20:10:09+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20150718.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Star Nile Murry, the playoff MVP for the title-winning Phoenix in May, won't return to the team for the 2015-16 season.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/17/soccer/j-league/albirex-striker-silva-sidelined-with-hamstring-strain/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-17T22:30:06+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/17/more-sports/ota-becomes-1st-ever-japanese-world-champion/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-17T23:55:14+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yuki Ota reacts after winning the gold medal in the men's foil event on Thursday at the 2015 World Fencing Championships in Moscow.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/17/baseball/japanese-baseball/fujinami-abe-provide-heroics-cl-npb-star-series-opener/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-17T23:55:34+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20150718.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Giants' Shinnosuke Abe belts a go-ahead home run in the sixth inning to lift the Central League in Game 1 of the All-Star Series on Friday night at Tokyo Dome. The CL defeated the Pacific League 8-6.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/18/more-sports/football/japan-u-s-battle-football-supremacy/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-18T11:20:46+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-hiroshi-a-20150719.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan wide receiver Takashi Kurihara scores on a 70-yard reception in the first quarter against Mexico on Wednesday at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio, in the IFAF world championship. Japan won 35-7.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/18/baseball/mlb/tanaka-picks-sixth-victory-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-18T16:36:49+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-mlb-a-20150719.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[New York's Masahiro Tanaka throws a pitch against Seattle in the second inning on Friday night. The Yankees edged the Mariners 4-3.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/18/baseball/former-carp-eagles-manager-brown-gets-best-worlds-scouting-nationals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-18T21:20:05+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-wayne-a-20150719.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Marty Brown is in his second year as the Pacific Rim scouting director for the Washington Nationals.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/18/more-sports/brave-blossoms-focused-pnc/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-18T21:20:23+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-briefs1-a-20150719.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan’s Shota Horie competes during a training session on Friday in San Jose, California.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/18/baseball/japanese-baseball/baystars-want-retain-manager-nakahata/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-18T22:35:34+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/18/baseball/japanese-baseball/aizawa-homer-helps-central-league-complete-star-sweep/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-18T22:39:57+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20150719.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tsubasa Aizawa (right) is congratulated by Yutaka Wada after his home run in the third inning of the Central's League victory in Game 2 of the NPB All-Star Series on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/19/more-sports/japan-beats-canada-pacific-nations-cup-opener/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-19T19:24:56+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/18/sumo/basho-reports/terunofuji-suffers-first-loss-nagoya-tourney/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-19T20:00:03+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/19/sumo/basho-reports/terunofuji-bounces-back-first-loss/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-19T20:03:10+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20150720.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yokozuna Hakuho (left) defeats Kaisei at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday. Hakuho improved to 8-0 in the 15-day tournament.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/19/baseball/mlb/giants-aoki-nearing-return-injury/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-19T20:43:54+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2015-07-19T22:47:21+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-football-a-20150720.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan's Toru Hirasawa (4) chases U.S. quarterback Dylan Favre, nephew of former NFL star quarterback Brett Favre, during the world championship final on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/19/soccer/j-league/sanfrecce-halt-reds-season-long-unbeaten-streak/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-20T18:37:55+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jsoccer-a-20150720.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Reds' Shinzo Koroki gets tangled up with a Sanfrecce player during Sunday's J. League match in Saitama. Hiroshima defeated Urawa 2-1.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/20/baseball/japanese-baseball/swallows-barnette-wove-masterful-tale-first-half/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-20T18:45:09+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/sp-jason-a-20150721.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20150721.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tony Barnette entered the second half of the NPB season with 21 saves for the Swallows.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/20/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-moves-ahead-pack/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-20T20:28:56+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/20/soccer/platini-favorite-next-fifa-president-bookmakers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-20T22:58:11+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/20/baseball/japanese-baseball/buffaloes-kaneko-outduels-lions-kishi/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-20T23:02:25+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20150721.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Buffaloes hurler Chihiro Kaneko fires a pitch in Monday's game against the Lions at Kyocera Dome. Orix defeated Seibu 2-0.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/21/olympics/international-stadium-yokohama-primary-venue-2020-japan-olympics/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-21T19:22:36+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jack-a-20150722.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[International Stadium Yokohama, which can seat more than 72,000 fans, could be the main venue in a more regional plan for the 2020 Summer Olympics.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/21/soccer/forward-ono-joins-belgian-club-sint-truiden/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-21T20:45:25+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/21/more-sports/golf/matsuyama-ends-tied-18th-place/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-21T20:45:40+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/21/soccer/ex-fifa-vp-chung-seek-presidency/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-21T20:45:54+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2015-07-21T23:05:26+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/21/baseball/japanese-baseball/aizawa-delivers-decisive-hit-carp/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-21T23:44:06+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20150722.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Carp veteran Tsubasa Aizawa hits a game-winning triple in the eighth inning against the Dragons on Tuesday at Mazda Stadium. Hiroshima beat Chunichi 8-5.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/21/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-handed-first-loss-four-tied-lead/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-22T02:05:12+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20150722.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tochiozan (right) sends Hakuho to his first defeat at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/21/soccer/antlers-part-ways-manager-cerezo/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-22T15:53:37+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/22/baseball/mlb/aoki-poised-return-giants-rehab-game/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-22T16:26:51+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/22/soccer/okazaki-makes-leicester-preseason-debut/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-22T16:30:08+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Leicester City’s Shinji Okazaki takes on the Lincoln City defense during a preseason friendly on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/22/soccer/j-league/sanfrecce-lay-down-marker-with-second-stage-surge/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-22T21:54:49+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-notebook-a-20150723.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sanfrecce Hiroshima striker Hisato Sato has scored nine league goals so far this season.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/22/basketball/tabuse-draws-inspiration-from-japans-new-hoop-generation/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-22T22:52:47+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-tabuse-a-20150723.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yuta Tabuse dribbles during a recent training camp of the provisional Japan men's national team at Tokyo's National Training Center.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/22/more-sports/japan-makes-plenty-of-changes-for-pnc-clash-against-u-s/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-22T22:57:37+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/22/baseball/japanese-baseball/tigers-beat-rival-giants/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-22T22:57:41+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20150723.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Tigers' Taiga Egoshi hits a solo home run during the sixth inning of Hanshin's 4-2 win over Yomiuri on Wednesday night.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/22/baseball/japanese-baseball/ageless-wonder-yamamoto-solid-in-outing-on-farm/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-22T22:57:42+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-masa-a-20150723.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Chunichi's Masahiro Yamamoto pitches in the minors on Wednesday in Nagoya.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/22/soccer/j-league/kamada-strike-helps-tosu-earn-draw-against-gamba/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-22T22:57:43+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jsoccer-a-20150723.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Gamba's Takashi Usami (39) tries to evade a pair of Tosu players on Wednesday in Suita, Osaka Prefecture.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/22/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-beats-upstart-ozeki-terunofuji/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-22T22:57:44+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20150723.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yokozuna Hakuho (right) tries to push ozeki Terunofuji out of the ring during their match on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/23/more-sports/track-field/de-grasse-simpson-claim-pan-sprint-gold/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-23T12:34:13+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-track-a-20150724.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Canada's Andre De Grasse (center) leads the field during the men's 100-meter final at the Pan American Games in Toronto on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/23/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-kakuryu-remain-tied-lead/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-23T22:23:52+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20150724.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yokozuna Hakuho manhandles Kotoshogiku during their bout on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/23/basketball/coaching-uncertainty-bad-omen-struggling-trio/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-23T22:36:46+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20150724.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Joe Bryant, seen coaching the now-defunct Tokyo Apache, has likely coached his final game for the Rizing Fukuoka.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/23/more-sports/golf/matsuyama-shoots-70-season-debut-japanese-tour/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-23T22:57:47+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/23/soccer/halilhodzic-names-japan-squad-east-asian-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-24T16:09:02+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-BRI-jsoccer-a-20150724.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Vahid Halilhodzic reveals his squad for the East Asian Cup during a news conference on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/24/baseball/mlb/giants-delay-aokis-return-triple/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-24T20:33:09+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/24/more-sports/golf/kodaira-south-korean-pair-tied-atop-leaderboard-fukushima-open/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-24T20:34:05+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jgolf-a-20150725.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Komei Oda hits a tee shot on the 16th hole at the Fukushima Open on Friday. Oda is tied for fourth place at 10 under after two rounds.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/24/basketball/bryant-rizing-fukuoka-coach/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-24T20:38:17+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20150725.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Joe Bryant, seen in a file photo from his days coaching the Tokyo Apache (2005-09), is not returning to guide the Rizing Fukuoka for the upcoming campaign.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/24/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-regains-sole-possession-top-spot/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-24T21:07:31+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20150725.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yokozuna Hakuho (left) outmuscles Goeido to win their match at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Friday. Hakuho improved to a tournament-best 12-1.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/24/soccer/world-cup/fox-eyes-world-cup-studio-in-moscow/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-24T21:43:36+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/24/soccer/st-paulis-miyaichi-undergoes-knee-surgery/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-24T21:43:57+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/24/soccer/j-league/ventforet-part-ways-striker-adriano/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-24T21:45:01+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/25/baseball/japanese-baseball/swallows-tateyama-collects-victory-dragons/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-25T01:21:03+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Swallows starter Shohei Tateyama delivers a pitch against the Dragons on Friday at Jingu Stadium. Tokyo Yakult earned a 7-5 win over Chunichi.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/25/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-steps-closer-35th-emperors-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-25T20:28:03+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20150726.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ozeki Terunofuji (left) takes control against Takekaze on Saturday at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/25/more-sports/u-s-edges-japan-pnc-encounter/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-25T20:34:30+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp briefs2-a 20150726]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Cameron Dolan (center) of the United States is challenged by Japan's players during a Pacific Nations Cup match on Friday in Sacramento, California. The U.S. defeated Japan 23-18.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/25/more-sports/golf/matsuyama-falls-to-25th-place-at-fukushima-open/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-25T21:15:06+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/25/baseball/mlb/aoki-remains-on-dl-awaits-return-to-giants/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-25T21:15:09+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/25/soccer/okazaki-eager-to-make-mark-with-leicester-city/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-25T21:15:09+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2015-07-25T22:53:40+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-andrew-a-20150726.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kawasaki Frontale salute their fans after a 3-2 victory over Shimizu S-Pulse on Saturday at Todoroki Stadium.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/25/baseball/japanese-baseball/hawks-blank-buffaloes-extend-winning-streak-to-five/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-25T22:55:30+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20150726.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Hawks' Nobuhiro Matsuda strokes a run-scoring double in the eighth inning against the Buffaloes on Saturday at Yafuoku Dome. Fukuoka Softbank defeated Orix 2-0.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/26/soccer/okazaki-makes-second-preseason-appearance-leicester/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-26T17:39:09+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Leicester City's Shinji Okazaki (left) controls the ball during a preseason friendly against Mansfield on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/26/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-triumphs-claim-35th-career-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-26T19:51:19+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20150727.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hakuho (left) gets to grips with Kakuryu on the final day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/26/more-sports/track-field/sani-brown-dreaming-big-eye-catching-performance/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-26T19:52:09+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20150727.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Abdul Hakim Sani Brown poses for photographs on Saturday. Sani Brown won gold in the 100 and 200 meters at the IAAF World Youth Championships earlier this month.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/26/more-sports/golf/matsuyama-falls-short-fukushima/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-26T20:35:34+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hideki Matsuyama lines up a putt at the Fukushima Open on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/26/baseball/japanese-baseball/buffaloes-check-hawks-momentum/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-27T08:32:32+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20150727.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fukuoka Softbank’s Nobuhiro Matsuda reacts during the Hawks’ 5-1 defeat to the Buffaloes on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/27/more-sports/japan-revamps-lineup-fiji-clash/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-27T17:39:53+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-rugby-a-20150728.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan's Justin Ives (left) tries to block a kick from Chris Wiles of the United States during their game last Friday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/27/sumo/veteran-kyokutenho-retires-from-sumo/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-27T22:36:53+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/27/soccer/j-league/gamba-await-showdown-aginst-river-plate/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-28T13:56:27+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/28/more-sports/swimming/japan-earns-synchronized-swimming-bronze-at-worlds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-28T20:32:55+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/28/baseball/mlb/wada-has-solid-outing-in-triple-a-rehab-start/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-28T20:32:57+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/28/general/kajikawa-using-power-sport-improve-society/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-28T20:43:40+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jack-a-20150729.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sport For Smile founder Mie Kajikawa holds a master's degree in sports administration and has been operating her non-profit organization for five years.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/28/soccer/platini-announce-fifa-presidency-bid/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-28T22:01:01+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/28/baseball/japanese-baseball/kuroda-cools-red-hot-swallows/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-28T23:07:25+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20150729.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Carp starter Hiroki Kuroda fires a pitch during Tuesday's game against the Swallows at Jingu Stadium. Hiroshima trounced Tokyo Yakult 11-2.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/28/baseball/japanese-baseball/dragons-tanishige-plays-npb-record-3018th-game/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-28T23:21:09+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-dragons-a-20150729.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Chunichi Dragons player-manager Motonobu Tanishige on Tuesday speaks to the media after appearing in his 3,018th game at Nagoya Dame. Tanishige set the record for most games played in Nippon Professional Baseball.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/29/more-sports/football/nfl-star-brady-phone-destroyed-deflategate-suspension-stands-commissioner/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-29T11:18:04+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-brady-a-20150730.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Members of the media stand along a road Tuesday near a residence of New England Patriots football quarterback Tom Brady, in Brookline, Massachusetts. Brady's four-game suspension for his role in using underinflated footballs during the AFC championship game has been upheld by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/28/more-sports/boxing-2/heavyweight-brawlers-replaced-stick-move-specialists/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-29T12:42:22+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-man-about-sports-a-20150729.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[World champion boxer Vladimir Klitschko (left), seen posing with British challenger Tyson Fury during a recent news conference in Duesseldorf, Germany, to promote their October bout, has the combination of build and athleticism that represents the prototypical heavyweight these days.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/27/more-sports/swimming/inui-mitsui-earn-bronze-duet-technical-routine-worlds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-29T12:58:47+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sync-a-20150728.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yukiko Inui (left) and Risako Mitsui display their bronze medals from the synchronized swimming duet technical final at the FINA World Aquatics Championships on Sunday in Kazan, Russia.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/27/basketball/jba-announces-preseason-exhibition-showcase-top-nbl-bj-league-teams/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-29T19:01:26+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20150728.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan Basketball Association president Saburo Kawabuchi (center), bj-league commissioner Toshimitsu Kawachi (left) and NBL vice chairman Mikiya Horii pose for a photo at a news conference at the JFA House on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/30/basketball/sendais-johnson-named-mvp-kyotos-hamaguchi-nabs-coaching-award/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-29T19:17:58+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-ed-a-20150501.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Steady influence: Kyoto coach Honoo Hamaguchi guided the Hannaryz to a 44-8 record during the regular season. Kyoto set a league record for victories, surpassing Ryukyu's one-year mark of 43-9.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/29/soccer/j-league/douglas-scores-twice-as-sanfrecce-whip-vissel/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-29T22:33:09+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jsoccer-a-20150730.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sanfrecce's Douglas notches his second goal of Wednesday's J. League match at Noevir Stadium. Hiroshima beat Vissel Kobe 4-0.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/29/baseball/japanese-baseball/egoshi-ignites-tigers-in-pulsating-triumph-over-dragons/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-29T22:58:23+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20150730.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Tigers' Taiga Egoshi hits a solo home run off the Dragons' Shinji Tajima in the seventh inning on Wednesday at Nagoya Dome. Hanshin defeated Chunichi 3-2.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/29/more-sports/football/goodells-decision-fails-to-clear-up-unanswered-deflategate-questions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-30T11:17:38+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-notebook-a-20150730.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tom Brady arrives for his appeal hearing in New York in this June file photo.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/30/baseball/japanese-baseball/marines-sign-former-buffalo-baek/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-30T20:03:34+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/30/more-sports/tui-snubs-japans-super-rugby-side/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-30T20:03:42+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/30/soccer/fujita-rokutan-added-japan-squad-east-asian-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-30T20:03:48+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2015-07-30T20:54:59+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kejuan Johnson]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/30/baseball/japanese-baseball/kikuchi-guzman-lead-carp-comeback/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-30T22:26:15+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hiroshima's Jesus Guzman hits his first home run in Japanese baseball during the fourth inning of the Carp's 5-4 win over the Swallows on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/30/soccer/south-korean-chung-run-fifa-president/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-30T22:29:22+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Former FIFA vice president Chung Moon-joon poses for a picture in Seoul on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/30/baseball/japanese-baseball/golden-oldie-yamamoto-knocking-first-team-door/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-30T23:21:19+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Masahiro Yamamoto]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/30/sumo/time-hakuho-bring-curtain-legendary-career/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-31T11:23:49+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hakuho celebrates the 35th title of his career at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on July 26.]]></image:caption>
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