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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich, seen watching his team play in August 2014, has overseen nine managerial dismissals in 12 years. LONDONPIXELS/WIKIMEDIA COMMONS]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Homare Sawa (second from left) and INAC Kobe Leonessa earned a 2-0 win over AC Saitama in the Empress' Cup quarterfinals on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Douglas heads in the decisive goal for Sanfrecce during the third-place game of the Club World Cup on Sunday in Yokohama.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shinji Okazaki (right) scores Leicester's third goal against Everton on Saturday in Liverpool, England.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2015-12-21T15:29:05+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Barcelona celebrates after defeating River Plate in the Club World Cup final on Sunday night in Yokohama.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2015-12-21T18:27:51+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Neymar (left) controls the ball for Barcelona during the Club World Cup final against River Plate on Sunday in Yokohama.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2015-12-21T23:02:59+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2015-12-22T18:16:10+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[(From left) Shinnosuke Kakinaga, Yuki Yatomi, Mark Hammett, Edward Quirk pose for pictures during a news conference on Monday in Tokyo.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/12/22/more-sports/rio-bound-icho-collects-12th-national-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-12-22T23:24:26+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2015-12-22T23:26:14+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Lakers' Kobe Bryant has played on five NBA championship teams during his illustrious career.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2015-12-23T00:28:17+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[George Washington forward Yuta Watanabe, seen playing defense against Virginia Commonwealth University during his 2014-15 freshman season, has started all 11 Colonials games as a sophomore.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/12/23/baseball/mlb/dodgers-reportedly-leading-chase-for-maeda/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-12-23T18:12:55+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kenta Maeda is 97-67 in eight seasons for the Hiroshima Carp.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2015-12-23T20:37:45+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kobe's Homare Sawa (left) competes against Sendai's Nozomi Tahara during their Empress Cup semifinal match at Todoroki Stadium in Kawasaki on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2015-12-23T22:18:10+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Saori Yoshida competes at the All-Japan championships on Wednesday at Yoyogi National Gymnasium.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2015-12-24T20:23:46+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Veteran guard Taishiro Shimizu, seen in a 2011 file photo when he played for the Miyazaki Shining Suns, is a key leader for the Rizing Fukuoka.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2015-12-24T20:31:59+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[New manager Quique Flores has guided Watford's unexpected rise in the Premier League this season.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2015-12-24T23:31:44+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/06/soccer/womens-world-cup/nadeshiko-fans-unbowed-5-2-loss-u-s-world-cup-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-12-25T16:37:44+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Soccer fans watch a live broadcast of the Woman's World Cup soccer final match between Japan and the United States at a public viewing venue in Tokyo on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Forward Yuki Ogimi (left) and Ecuador's forward Giannina Lattanzio vie for the ball on Tuesday during their Group C football match of the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Ogimi scored a goal to put Japan at the top of their group after three games.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/11/30/soccer/japan-cleans-house-afc-awards/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-12-25T16:41:38+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Australia men's national team coach Ange Postecoglou (left) and Japan women's Under-19 coach Asako Takakura hold their AFC awards in New Delhi on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/12/24/general/japan-sports/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-12-25T16:48:02+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan fullback Ayumu Goromaru won legions of fans at home and overseas for his outstanding all-around play and distinctive pose before kicking penalties and conversions.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2015-12-25T17:23:30+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Golden State's Stephen Curry puts up a 3-pointer against Cleveland in Game 6 of the NBA Finals in June. Curry was the NBA's MVP while leading the Warriors to their first title in 40 years.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2015-12-25T20:42:06+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Meisei High School's Rui Hachimura attacks the basket during Friday's game against Maebashi Ikuei High in the All-Japan High School Tournament at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/12/25/basketball/kitagawa-gives-ryukyu-big-lift-against-yokohama/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-12-25T23:21:14+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/12/25/more-sports/jrfu-to-delay-coaching-announcement-source/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-12-25T23:21:26+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/12/22/figure-skating/maos-outlook-mid-season-experts-think/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-12-26T13:36:54+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jack-a-20151223.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[After taking a year off from competition, Mao Asada is trying to regain the form that carried her to three world titles and an Olympic silver medal.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/12/25/sumo/hakuhos-sumo-record-title-earns-guinness-recognition/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-12-26T16:16:18+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[n hakuho-z 20151226]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yokozuna Hakuho displays a placard after winning his 33rd career championship the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in 2015, surpassing the record of 32 titles he shared with sumo legend Taiho.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/12/25/figure-skating/leader-hanyu-finds-himself-in-familiar-spot-uno-sits-in-second-at-nationals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-12-26T16:17:31+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yuzuru Hanyu performs his short program at the All-Japan Championships on Friday in Sapporo. Hanyu won the event with 102.63 points.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/12/26/soccer/new-father-usami-propels-gamba-past-tosu-into-emperors-cup-semifinals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-12-26T19:43:27+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jsoccer-a-20151227.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Gamba Osaka's Takashi Usami ends a 15-match scoring drought on Saturday, bagging two in a 3-1 victory over Sagan Tosu in the Emperor's Cup quarterfinals in Osaka.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/12/26/baseball/protecting-fans-batted-balls-presents-ongoing-challenge/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-12-26T19:43:35+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/12/26/soccer/muto-may-be-on-move-to-manchester-united-report/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-12-26T21:14:41+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/12/26/soccer/sawa-aims-for-goal-in-career-finale/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-12-26T21:14:48+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[INAC Kobe Leonessa's Homare Sawa practices on Saturday, a day before the Empress' Cup final.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/12/27/soccer/sawa-lifts-cup-swan-song/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-12-27T19:50:13+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-b-20151228.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Homare Sawa (bottom center) celebrates victory with her teammates on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/12/27/figure-skating/miyahara-captures-second-straight-national-title-mao-third/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-12-27T22:56:22+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Satoko Miyahara performs her free skate routine during the All-Japan Championships on Sunday in Sapporo.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/12/27/more-sports/horse-racing/gold-actor-nabs-first-g1-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-12-27T23:01:51+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-horse-a-20151228.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Gold Actor (7) runs with the field during the Arima Kinen on Sunday in Funabashi, Chiba Prefecture. Gold Actor won the race to claim his first Grade 1 victory.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/12/26/figure-skating/hanyu-nabs-fourth-straight-national-title-miyahara-leads-womens-field/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-12-28T12:02:35+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-skating-a-20151227.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yuzuru Hanyu performs his free skate routine on Saturday at the All-Japan Championships in Sapporo. Hanyu captured his fourth consecutive national title.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/12/28/basketball/gifu-girls-dethrone-oka-gakuen/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-12-28T23:19:08+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20151229.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Gifu Girls players celebrate after capturing their first All-Japan Championship title on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/12/28/basketball/crews-dazzles-grouses-victory-heatdevils/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-12-29T16:26:19+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/12/29/soccer/j-league/reds-gamba-advance-emperors-cup-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-12-29T20:31:19+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jsoccer-a-20151230.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Gamba Osaka's Takashi Usami scored two goals in a 3-0 win over Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the Emperor's Cup semifinals on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/12/29/more-sports/boxing-2/usa-today-selects-miura-vargas-bout-fight-year/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-12-29T21:11:47+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/12/29/more-sports/nishikori-sets-sights-grand-slam-title-2016/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-12-29T21:46:52+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/12/29/basketball/hachimura-lifts-meisei-high-winter-cup-three-peat/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-12-29T21:47:34+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-winter-cup-a-20151230.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Meisei High School boys basketball team celebrates its 78-73 triumph over Tsuchiura Nihon University High School on Tuesday in the boys' final at the All-Japan High School Tournament at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/12/29/soccer/j-league/reds-earn-automatic-qualification-asian-champions-league/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-12-29T22:37:54+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/12/29/more-sports/boxing-2/yaegashi-snatches-ibf-light-flyweight-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-12-29T22:58:32+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/sp-ariake-boxing-a-20151230.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ariake-boxing-a-20151230.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Challenger Akira Yaegashi punches Javier Mendoza in the head during their IBF light flyweight title bout on Tuesday at Ariake Colosseum. Yaegashi claimed the title, winning by unanimous decision.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/12/29/sumo/hakuho-exceeded-expectations-can-mitakeumi-homarenishiki-become-next-superstar/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-12-30T05:18:41+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/sp-sumo-scribblings-a-20151230.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-scribblings-a-20151230.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yokozuna Hakuho (right) has had a record-breaking career, capturing 35 Emperor's Cups, and his potential was identified in March 2006 in a Sumo Scribblings column.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/12/30/baseball/mlb/former-mlb-pitcher-saito-sees-game-different-lens-padres-intern/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-12-30T22:52:09+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Takashi Saito (left) pitched seven seasons in the majors.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/12/30/more-sports/boxing-2/uchiyama-in-prime-condition-ahead-of-title-defense/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-12-31T16:36:30+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20151231.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[WBA super featherweight champion Takashi Uchiyama (left) and Oliver Flores pose for photos after signing the contract for their title fight on Wednesday at Ota General City Gymnasium.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/12/31/more-sports/track-field/tokyo-running-events-casual-jogger/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-12-31T18:29:21+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/12/31/olympics/brazil-eases-olympic-travel/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-12-31T19:50:45+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/12/31/soccer/j-league/reds-seek-reversal-fortune-gamba-emperors-cup-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-12-31T20:11:01+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jsoccer-a-20160101.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Urawa Reds players train on Thursday, a day before their Emperor's Cup final against Gamba Osaka.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/12/31/more-sports/tanaka-warns-complacency-japanese-rugby/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-12-31T20:14:13+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/12/31/soccer/j-league/magath-declines-tosu-offer/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-12-31T22:23:53+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/12/31/basketball/kawabuchi-using-strength-spark-basketball-revival/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-12-31T22:29:20+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20160101.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Saburo Kawabuchi speaks from his office at the JFA House last month.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/12/31/more-sports/boxing-2/super-featherweight-champion-uchiyama-defends-title-11th-time/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-12-31T23:25:07+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-boxing-a-20160101.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[WBA super featherweight champion Takashi Uchiyama (left) lands a punch against Oliver Flores on Thursday night at Ota City General Gymnasium. Uchiyama won by a third-round TKO.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/01/baseball/mlb/dodgers-reportedly-sign-maeda/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-01T20:34:36+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-maeda-a-20160102.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Carp ace Kenta Maeda has agreed to sign with the Dodgers according to a report by CBS Sports.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/01/soccer/patric-brace-helps-gamba-retain-emperors-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-01T20:40:58+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jsoccer-a-20160102.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Gamba's Patric (29) celebrates with his teammates after scoring against Reds during the Emperor's Cup final on Friday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/02/basketball/golden-kings-continue-winning-tradition/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-02T19:15:23+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20160103.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ryukyu big man Evan Ravenel, seen being defended by Yokohama forward Cory Johnson on Christmas Day, has been a key newcomer for the Western Conference power this season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/02/more-sports/track-field/aoyama-gakuin-takes-control/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-02T19:15:25+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-brief4-a-20160103.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Runners begin the Tokyo-Hakone ekiden on Saturday morning in the Otemachi district of Tokyo.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/02/soccer/premier-league-lacking-top-players/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-02T19:36:31+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp premier-a 20160103]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Arsenal's Mesut Ozil is a class above the Premier League's other top players. In the past decade, elite talents such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale, Luis Suarez and Fernando Torres starred in the Premier League, but have moved on to other leagues]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/02/basketball/soma-sparks-osaka-in-rout-of-niigata/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-02T22:05:52+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/03/soccer/world-cup/halilhodzic-concerned-state-japanese-soccer/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-03T19:50:59+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jsoccer-a-20160104.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan manager Vahid Halilhodzic is troubled by the lack of creativity he sees from Japanese strikers.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/03/more-sports/track-field/aoyama-gakuin-defends-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-03T20:43:38+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/sp-ekiden-a-20160104.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ekiden-a-20160104.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Aoyama Gakuin anchor Toshinori Watanabe crosses the finish line as his school becomes the first in 39 years to complete a wire-to-wire victory in the Hakone Ekiden on Sunday. Aoyama Gakuin won the title for the second consecutive year.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/03/soccer/neville-says-management-isnt-long-term-goal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-03T23:02:42+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/03/more-sports/football/panasonic-prevails-thriller-capture-rice-bowl-crown/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-03T23:17:12+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20160104.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Panasonic players begin to celebrate in the final seconds of their 22-19 victory over Ritsumeikan in the Rice Bowl on Sunday at Tokyo Dome.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/03/basketball/ryukyus-ravenel-comes-big-victory-kanazawa/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-03T23:18:54+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20160104.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ryukyu Golden Kings guard Ryuichi Kishimoto, seen playing against the Yokohama B-Corsairs on Christmas Day, had a 14-point, nine-assist effort on Sunday in an 87-83 victory over the visiting Kanazawa Samuraiz.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/04/soccer/honda-determined-to-reach-goals-as-player-owner/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-04T17:39:24+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-honda-a-20160105.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Keisuke Honda remains confident AC Milan can get things turned around.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/04/soccer/j-league/sagan-tosu-hire-ficcadenti-source/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-04T21:16:30+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/04/more-sports/murray-opens-season-easy-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-04T22:08:17+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/04/baseball/japanese-baseball/new-baystars-skipper-ramirez-gives-yamaguchi-opportunity-start-opener/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-04T23:02:32+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-baystars-a-20160105.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[First-year BayStars manager Alex Ramirez says the team will emphasize positive developments this season.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/05/soccer/hanover-welcomes-new-signing-yamaguchi/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-05T15:56:36+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-BRI-jsoccer-a-20160106.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hotaru Yamaguchi]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/05/figure-skating/higuchi-elite-class-mao-result-nationals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-05T17:46:02+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jack-a-20160106.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Wakaba Higuchi became the first female junior skater to twice make the podium at the senior nationals since Mao Asada in 2004 and 2005 with a second-place finish last month.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/05/more-sports/nishioka-falls-brisbane-first-round/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-05T21:09:04+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-nishioka-a-20160106.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yoshihito Nishioka plays a shot during his first-round defeat to France's Lucas Pouille at the Brisbane International on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/06/soccer/j-league/urawa-to-sign-slovenia-defender-ilic/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-06T16:37:49+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/06/baseball/mlb/maeda-to-face-multitude-of-adjustments-in-majors/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-06T16:38:53+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-maeda-a-20160107.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Carp ace Kenta Maeda could suit up for the Dodgers in MLB next season.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/06/soccer/j-league/veteran-midfielder-myojin-joins-grampus/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-06T16:39:01+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/07/more-sports/many-questions-remain-japans-sunwolves/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-07T22:48:34+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/sp-rugby-a-20160108.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-rugby-a-20160108.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Head coach Mark Hammett (second from right) is so far the only listed member of the Sunwolves' coaching staff.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/07/baseball/japanese-baseball/hanshin-signs-former-padres-pitcher-mateo/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-07T22:50:03+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/07/soccer/kawashima-confident-dundee-united-can-avoid-relegation/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-07T22:54:43+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kawashima-a-20160108.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Eiji Kawashima hopes to help his new team, Dundee United, avoid relegation in the Scottish Premier League.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/08/soccer/japan-beats-vietnam-final-rio-qualifying-warmup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-08T15:38:45+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/08/more-sports/nishikori-renews-uniqlo-endorsement-deal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-08T20:41:11+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/08/baseball/japanese-baseball/fighters-sign-right-hander-bass/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-08T20:41:30+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/08/soccer/j-league/ademilson-swaps-marinos-for-gamba/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-08T20:41:43+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/08/soccer/j-league/striker-marquinhos-to-leave-vissel/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-08T20:42:00+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/08/sumo/basho-reports/kisenosato-looking-end-japanese-title-drought-new-year-sumo/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-08T21:35:23+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20160109.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kisenosato (right) will again be looking for his elusive first title at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo starting Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/08/soccer/tashima-hara-to-contest-jfa-presidency/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-09T00:06:32+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jfa-a-20160109.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hiromi Hara (left) and Kozo Tashima were on Friday confirmed as the only two candidates to become the Japan Football Association's next president.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/08/soccer/chelsea-aims-salvage-season-winning-f-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-09T00:18:17+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-premier-a-20160109.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Chelsea's Oscar (left) battles for possession with Crystal Palace's Mile Jedinak during their Premier League game on Jan. 3.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/09/more-sports/wild-knights-open-playoffs-in-style/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-09T19:39:21+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-rugby-a-20160110.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Panasonic's Hayden Parker kicks a penalty on Saturday in Yokohama.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/09/baseball/several-questions-loom-as-spring-camp-approaches/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-09T19:40:25+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/09/soccer/j-league/gambas-patric-considering-japanese-citizenship/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-09T21:54:34+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jsoccer-a-20160110.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Gamba striker Patric feels like he would have a good chance at earning a spot on the Japanese national team if he were to become a citizen of Japan.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/09/basketball/seahorses-edge-alvark-in-overtime-to-reach-all-japan-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-09T21:54:48+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/sp-kaz-a-20160110.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20160110.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Aisin's J.R. Sakuragi goes up for a shot during Saturday's 94-87 win over Toyota in semifinals of the All-Japan Basketball Championship on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/09/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/kasai-wins-megmilk-cup-title-for-first-time/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-09T21:54:55+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/09/baseball/japanese-baseball/npb-enforce-rules-plays-home/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-09T22:51:48+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/09/baseball/mlb/kbo-suspends-duo-gambling/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-09T22:52:36+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/09/soccer/j-league/tanaka-planning-leave-grampus/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-09T23:07:12+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/10/more-sports/auto-racing/first-female-f1-driver-dies-89/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-10T17:00:40+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2016-01-10T17:04:12+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-keita-a-20160111.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Retiring Urawa Reds midfielder Keita Suzuki speaks at a news conference in Saitama on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/10/sumo/basho-reports/harumafuji-starts-basho-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-10T20:08:15+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20160111.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Harumafuji (right) gets to grips with Toyonoshin on the first day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/10/baseball/japanese-baseball/new-hall-famers-griffey-jr-piazza-familiar-japanese-fans/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-10T20:09:32+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20160111.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ken Griffey Jr. (left) and Mike Piazza smile after a news conference announcing their election to baseball's Hall of Fame on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2016-01-10T21:25:58+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/08/basketball/happinets-stars-lead-bj-league-all-star-voting/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-11T01:36:45+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-bjleague-a-20160109.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Akita Northern Happinets guard Shigehiro Taguchi, seen in this file photo from last September's bj-league-NBL exhibition game in Tokyo, is the top vote-getter for the Jan. 24 bj-league All-Star Game in Sendai.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/11/soccer/higashi-fukuoka-cruises-high-school-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-11T16:53:24+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2016-01-11T20:21:09+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/11/sumo/basho-reports/harumafuji-suffers-second-day-loss/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-11T20:21:45+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20160112.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shohozan throws Harumafuji to the ground on the second day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/11/soccer/kubo-urges-japan-23s-find-voice-rio-qualifying/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-11T20:57:01+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jsoccer-a-20160112.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan Under-23s Yuya Kubo (left) and Takumi Minamino take part in a training session in Doha on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/11/baseball/japanese-baseball/new-rules-home-plate-put-onus-japanese-umpires/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-12T02:25:12+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20160112.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hanshin's Matt Murton (right) and Yakult's Ryoji Aikawa collide on Sept. 14, 2013.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/11/basketball/seahorses-climb-back-summit-japan-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-12T15:22:32+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20160112.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Aisin's Makoto Hiejima (6) looks for a way past Link Tochigi's Ryan Rossiter during the All-Japan Basketball Championship final on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/12/15/more-sports/boxing-2/fury-degale-shine-victory-miura-impresses-loss/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-12T17:47:28+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-man-about-sports-a-20151216.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tyson Fury (left) ended heavyweight foe Wladimir Klitschko's 22-bout unbeaten streak on Nov. 28 in Dusseldorf, Germany.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/12/29/more-sports/football/criteria-college-football-playoff-convoluted/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-12T17:51:44+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-man-about-sports-a-20151230.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Alabama running back Derrick Henry (2) and his teammates are vying for the College Football Playoff national title.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/12/more-sports/football/whole-new-ballgame-old-school-coaches-todays-nfl/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-12T18:57:45+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/12/figure-skating/kim-impressed-11-year-old-wins-national-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-12T19:28:42+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jack-a-20160113.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[You Young broke Yuna Kim's record by winning the senior women's event at the South Korean national championships in Seoul on Sunday at the age of 11.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/12/soccer/j-league/former-japan-defender-yamaguchi-retires/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-12T19:43:35+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/12/more-sports/judo/london-bronze-medalist-nishiyama-ends-career/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-12T20:00:16+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/12/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-brushes-aside-shohozan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-12T22:16:01+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20160113.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hakuho falls into the crowd during the third day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/12/soccer/japans-minamino-keeps-focus-winning-rather-revenge/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-12T22:26:08+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/12/soccer/j-league/sanfrecce-lose-douglas-acquire-utaka/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-12T22:26:12+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/13/more-sports/kyrgios-brushes-off-injury-fears/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-13T17:07:32+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/13/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-cruises-to-fourth-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-13T19:36:47+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20160114.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hakuho (left) eases Takurafuji out of the ring at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/13/soccer/j-league/champions-sanfrecce-to-start-j-league-season-against-frontale/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-13T19:37:08+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/13/soccer/j-league/striker-douglas-to-leave-j-league-for-al-ain/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-13T20:09:58+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/13/baseball/japanese-baseball/marines-acquire-dominican-infielder-navarro/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-13T20:10:13+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/14/soccer/j-league/returning-kakitani-looks-ahead-new-season-cerezo-osaka/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-14T20:46:51+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/14/more-sports/horse-racing/hoketsu-seeks-olympic-berth-age-74/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-14T20:47:02+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/14/sumo/basho-reports/yokozuna-hakuho-still-unbeaten/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-14T21:32:12+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20160115.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hakuho throws Aoiyama to the ground during the fifth day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/14/soccer/nadeshiko-japan-begins-life-without-sawa/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-14T22:46:06+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-nadeshiko-a-20160115.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nadeshiko Japan stand on the pitch after the Women's World Cup final on July 5, 2015, in Vancouver.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/15/soccer/j-league/kanazaki-returning-to-portugal-from-antlers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-15T16:04:50+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/15/more-sports/nishikori-open-kohlschreiber-australian-open/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-15T16:04:54+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-nishikori-a-20160116.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kei Nishikori watches a shot during a practice session at Melbourne Park on Friday ahead of the Australian Open, which starts Monday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/15/baseball/japanese-baseball/dragons-ink-former-japan-star-tamura-on-developmental-deal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-15T16:04:54+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2016-01-15T17:52:18+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-andrew-a-20160116.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Takashi Usami (center) and his Gamba Osaka teammates will be back in training camp starting this weekend.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/15/more-sports/japan-names-provisional-mens-rugby-sevens-squad-for-rio-olympics/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-15T18:50:28+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/15/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-stays-tied-new-year-lead/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-15T19:58:47+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20160116.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hakuho throws Tochinoshin to the ground at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Friday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/15/figure-skating/mao-skip-four-continents/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-15T20:00:04+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-skate-a-20160116.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mao Asada has withdrawn from February's Four Continents Championships in order to focus on the world championships.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/15/soccer/world-cup-winning-keeper-kaihori-announces-retirement/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-15T20:17:18+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ayumi Kaihori]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/15/soccer/j-league/iwaki-fc-owners-aiming-for-the-stars-with-new-club/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-15T21:20:52+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20160116.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dome Corporation president Shuichi Yasuda (center) poses for photographs with Iwaki FC president Satoshi Okura (left) and manager Pieter Huistra during a news conference on Wednesday in Tokyo.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/15/soccer/j-league/defender-suzuki-quits-reysol/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-15T22:59:18+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-suzuki-a-20160116.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Daisuke Suzuki]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/16/baseball/mlb/tazawa-red-sox-cant-agree-deal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-16T18:56:58+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/16/more-sports/fukuhara-knocked-nationals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-16T18:56:58+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/16/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-beats-back-ichinojo/</loc>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hakuho defeats Ichinojo during the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/16/more-sports/panasonic-toshiba-reach-top-league-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-16T21:31:26+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-rugby-a-20160117.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Wild Knights players celebrate during their victory over the Steelers on Saturday at Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/16/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/takanashi-soars-to-victory-in-sapporo/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-16T21:31:43+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-takanashi-a-20160117.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sara Takanashi makes a jump during a Women's World Cup meet on Saturday in Sapporo.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/16/more-sports/mizutani-wins-one-title-eyes-another/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-16T22:21:32+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-tennis-a-20160117.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Jun Mizutani competes during the national table tennis championships on Saturday at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/17/soccer/former-nadeshiko-forward-maruyama-retire/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-17T16:25:27+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yuta Toyokawa (right) attempts an acrobatic shot during Japan's 4-0 win over Thailand in Doha on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/17/more-sports/golf/kataoka-moves-sixth-sony-open/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-17T17:35:57+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2016-01-17T18:20:26+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2016-01-17T20:02:16+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sara Takanashi competes at a World Cup event at Sapporo's Miyanomori Ski Jump Stadium on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2016-01-17T21:41:02+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2016-01-17T22:30:57+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Davante Gardner of Team West looks to shoot during the NBL All-Star Game at Todoroki Arena in Kawasaki on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/17/baseball/mlb/aoki-eyes-big-impact-return-american-league/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-17T22:31:09+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-aoki-a-20160118.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Norichika Aoki takes batting practice in Tokyo on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/12/31/more-sports/track-field/supporters-share-ekiden-drama-athletes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-17T23:44:14+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Faster than a speeding bullet: Aoyama Gakuin University student Daichi Kamino crosses the finish line on the first day of the Tokyo-Hakone ekiden race on Jan. 2, 2015.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/18/more-sports/nishikori-cruises-in-australian-open-first-round/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-18T19:18:45+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-tennis-b-20160119.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kei Nishikori hits a shot against Philipp Kohlschreiber during the first round of the Australian Open on Monday. Nishikori won 6-4, 6-3, 6-3.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/18/baseball/japanese-baseball/kudo-saito-lead-class-16-japans-baseball-hall-fame/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-18T20:37:33+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20160119.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Former pitcher Kimiyasu Kudo poses for photographs after the Japanese baseball Hall of Fame announcement on Monday. Kudo was one of five people chosen for induction.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/18/sumo/basho-reports/kotoshogiku-keeps-japans-hopes-alive-new-year-basho/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-18T20:57:12+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20160119.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kotoshogiku (left) ushers Kaisei out of the ring at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/18/more-sports/former-black-tiatia-takes-sunwolves-coaching-role/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-18T21:21:23+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2016-01-19T17:40:44+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/19/baseball/mlb/mlb-confirms-probe-darvish-gambling-case/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-19T18:32:13+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Texas Rangers star Yu Darvish is being investigated by Major League Baseball for a possible link to his brother's arrest by Osaka police last year for running a gambling ring.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ozeki Kotoshogiku is the first Japanese-born wrestler to win an Emperor's Cup since Tochiazuma in 2006.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/25/more-sports/horie-named-top-league-season-mvp/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-25T21:03:23+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20160126.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Panasonic Wild Knights captain Shota Horie collects the 2015-16 Top League MVP award on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/25/soccer/uchidas-return-still-up-in-the-air/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-25T23:25:34+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/sp-uchida-a-20160126.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-uchida-a-20160126.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Atsuto Uchida]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/26/more-sports/football/concussion-adds-fuel-fire-controversial-cte-debate/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-26T20:08:05+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2016-01-26T21:23:34+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/26/more-sports/djokovic-eliminates-nishikori-quarterfinals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-26T22:18:42+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-nishikori-a-20160127.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kei Nishikori, seen playing a forehand return against Novak Djokovic, had 54 unforced errors in the Australian Open quarterfinals on Tuesday. Djokovic beat Nishikori 6-3, 6-2, 6-4.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/24/basketball/nash-guides-east-victory-final-bj-league-star-game/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-27T09:47:36+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20160125.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fukushima Firebonds forward Le'Bryan Nash was named bj-league All-Star Game MVP after scoring a team-high 25 points in the East's 115-108 win over the West on Sunday at Xebio Arena in Sendai.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/27/soccer/japan-qualifies-for-rio-games-with-dramatic-win-over-iraq/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-27T11:24:31+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jsoccer-a-20160128.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Riki Harakawa (right) scores in the 93rd minute to give Japan a 2-1 win over Iraq at the Under-23 Asian Championship in Doha on Wednesday, and a place at the 2016 Rio Olympics.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/27/more-sports/japan-prop-hatakeyama-signs-short-term-deal-with-newcastle/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-27T15:32:00+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/sp-rugby-a-20160128.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-rugby-a-20160128.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kensuke Hatakeyama]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/26/figure-skating/hiwatashi-continues-build-outstanding-record/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-27T21:17:33+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/sp-jack-a-20160127.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jack-a-20160127.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tomoki Hiwatashi, seen here practicing at his home rink in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, earlier this month, has won championships at four different levels in the United States during his young career.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/27/basketball/japan-mens-hoop-team-drawn-in-serbias-group-in-final-olympic-qualifiers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-27T22:40:21+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/27/soccer/gamba-striker-usami-hopes-to-play-for-japan-in-rio/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-27T22:40:22+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/sp-usami-a-20160128.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-usami-a-20160128.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Takashi Usami is hoping to serve as one of Japan's three overage players during the 2016 Rio Olympics.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/27/soccer/sasaki-wants-nadeshiko-japan-to-follow-men-into-olympics/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-27T22:40:23+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/27/sumo/fortune-smiled-on-kotoshogiku-during-surprise-run-to-emperors-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-28T10:52:54+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20160128.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kotoshogiku (right) is the first Japanese-born wrestler to win an Emperor's Cup since 2006.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/28/soccer/minamino-leaves-japan-squad-ahead-of-asian-under-23-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-28T15:37:49+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2016-01-28T16:41:55+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20160129.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hiroshima's Kris Johnson led Japan with a 1.85 ERA in 2015.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/28/basketball/kawai-faces-tall-task-in-new-job-with-heatdevils/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-28T18:24:43+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20160129.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Former Hamamatsu and Shinshu bench boss Ryuji Kawai is back in the spotlight since taking over as the HeatDevils' new coach earlier this month.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/28/baseball/japanese-baseball/gondo-saito-serve-japans-pitching-coaches-games-taiwan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-28T20:33:19+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/28/sumo/eleven-stable-masters-declare-candidacies-jsa-board/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-28T20:33:25+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2016-01-28T21:51:42+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-men-tennis-a-20160129.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic stretches for a shot during his Australian Open semifinal match against Roger Federer on Thursday. Djokovic won in four sets.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/28/soccer/vietnam-u-23-manager-miura-fired/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-28T22:16:30+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2016-01-29T19:13:24+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-premier-a-20160130.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Despite his success at the helm, Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini could be dismissed and replaced by Pep Guardiola.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/29/basketball/tochigis-brenton-a-multitalented-player/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-29T19:21:35+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20160130.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tochigi Brex's Tommy Brenton, the NBL assist leader, dribbles against the Hitachi Sunrockers during a recent game.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/29/sumo/hakkaku-takanohana-keep-seats-on-jsa-board/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-29T20:38:21+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/29/soccer/j-league/avispa-acquire-midfielder-danilson/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-29T21:01:07+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2016-01-29T22:13:18+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-asia-soccer-a-20160130.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan manager Makoto Teguramori (left) and Shin Tae-yong, his South Korean counterpart, lead their teams into the Asian Under-23 Championship on Saturday in Doha.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/29/more-sports/hatakeyama-heads-to-england-for-new-challenge-with-newcastle/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-29T23:05:10+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/30/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/watabe-places-second-nordic-combined-event/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-30T19:16:36+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/30/more-sports/icho-handed-first-loss-since-2003/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-30T19:25:22+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-brief3-a-20160131.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kaori Icho]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/30/soccer/j-village-to-serve-as-2020-olympic-soccer-training-center/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-30T21:37:02+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/30/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/kasai-places-fourth-in-world-cup-competition/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-30T21:39:32+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ski-jump-a-20160131.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Noriaki Kasai soars through the air during a World Cup ski jump event on Saturday in Sapporo. Kasai earned a fourth-place finish.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/30/soccer/honda-would-welcome-chance-to-play-in-rio-games-if-asked/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-30T21:42:45+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2016-01-30T23:11:59+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2016-01-30T23:12:13+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/31/soccer/japan-rallies-past-south-korea-asian-u-23-crown/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-31T12:10:06+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan celebrates after defeating South Korea in the final of the Asian Under-23 Championship on Saturday in Doha.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kayoko Fukushi crosses the line to win the Osaka Marathon on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-takanashi-a-20160201.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sara Takanashi smiles from the podium after winning a World Cup ski jumping event on Sunday in Oberstdorf, Germany.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2016-01-31T18:57:27+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kozo Tashima]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/01/31/more-sports/panasonic-beats-teikyo-university-complete-trophy-double/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-31T19:12:26+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Panasonic's Kentaro Kodama goes on the attack during the Wild Knights' 49-15 win over Teikyo University in the All-Japan Championship on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2016-02-01T16:49:27+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan's Takuma Asano chases the ball ahead of South Korea's Yeon Jeimin in Saturday night's Asian U-23 final.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Japan Rugby Football Union is hoping to build on the Brave Blossoms' success at the 2015 Rugby World Cup when Jamie Joseph takes over as head coach following the Super Rugby season.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/01/more-sports/icho-determined-learn-end-13-year-win-streak/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-01T22:51:38+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ten-time world champion wrestler Kaori Icho shows off her silver medal after returning to Japan on Monday from the Golden Grand Prix Ivan Yarygin in Russia.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2016-02-02T16:19:18+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2016-02-02T19:39:06+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[World champion Javier Fernandez and Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu are training partners under coach Brian Orser in Toronto.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Longtime NBA coach Johnny Bach, who passed away Jan. 18 at the age of 91, was so admired by Michael Jordan that the star once bought him a Rolls-Royce.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Boston Red Sox president and CEO emeritus Larry Lucchino speaks to The Japan Times on Tuesday in Tokyo.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Former Tokyo Apache bench boss Bob Hill (right), seen in a January 2011 file photo, is back in the NBA as an assistant coach with the Phoenix Suns.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2016-02-06T17:21:59+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/06/basketball/ryukyus-kishimoto-shines-in-triumph-over-kyoto/</loc>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[ADO Den Haag striker Mike Havenaar (right) lines up a shot during Saturday's 2-2 draw with Roda JC Kerkrade.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Former NPB great Kazuhiro Kiyohara was arrested for possessing drugs last week.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Former Ireland captain Paul O'Connell, seen in a February 2015 file photo, became only the fourth Irish player to win 100 caps.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hiroki Kawano scores FC Tokyo's seventh goal in a 9-0 rout of Chonburi FC in an Asian Champions League playoff on Tuesday at Ajinomoto Stadium.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sunwolves coach Mark Hammett (right) shakes hands with newly announced team captain Shota Horie on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/10/basketball/japanese-hoops-waking-skill-training/</loc>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp kaz-a 20160211]]></image:title>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/10/baseball/japanese-baseball/rakutens-matsui-aims-to-build-on-success/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-10T19:01:05+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Eagles closer Yuki Matsui pitches in the bullpen during spring camp on Wednesday in Kumejima, Okinawa.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/10/soccer/japans-olympic-soccer-team-to-hold-camp-in-rio/</loc>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Makoto Teguramori lifts the trophy after Japan's victory in the Under-23 Asian Championship on Jan. 30, in Doha.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2016-02-11T17:18:23+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2016-02-11T17:20:28+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-soccer-a-20160212.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hertha Berlin's Genki Haraguchi (left) takes on the Heidenheim defense during their German Cup game on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2016-02-11T18:58:02+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ski-a-20160212.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Noriaki Kasai]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/11/more-sports/injured-icho-skip-asian-championships/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-11T19:00:11+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2016-02-11T19:00:28+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2016-02-11T19:39:51+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan prop Kensuke Hatakeyama has signed a short-term deal with English Premiership side Newcastle Falcons.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/11/baseball/japanese-baseball/otani-strikes-four-straight-batters-first-action-year/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-11T19:40:10+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-otani-a-20160212.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hokkaido Nippon Ham pitcher Shohei Otani delivers in a training game against South Korea's Lotte Giants in Peoria, Arizona, on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2016-02-11T20:44:50+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20160212.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[First-year head coach Taketo Aoki is seeking to lead the Yokohama B-Corsairs to a fifth straight playoff appearance.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/11/baseball/mlb/dodgers-maeda-heads-arizona-training-camp/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-11T21:50:07+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2016-02-11T22:32:09+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/07/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/takanashi-wins-again/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-12T16:14:50+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sara Takanashi competes in a World Cup event on Saturday. Takanashi won to claim her ninth straight competition.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/12/more-sports/sunwolves-set-for-exhibition-debut-as-season-draws-near/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-12T17:56:40+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-rugby-a-20160213.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sunwolves coach Mark Hammett (center) oversees a training session on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2016-02-12T17:58:25+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-premier-a-20160213.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Leicester's Shinji Okazaki makes a pass during the Foxes' 3-1 victory over Manchester City on Feb. 6.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/12/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/takagi-sixth-on-first-day-of-worlds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-12T18:36:48+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/12/soccer/j-league/shibasaki-expected-to-miss-start-of-season-after-appendicitis-surgery/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-12T19:05:37+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/12/more-sports/boxing-2/unbeaten-uchiyama-aims-to-break-gushikens-record/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-12T19:30:48+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-boxing-a-20160213.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[World champions Takashi Uchiyama (center), Kazuto Ioka (left) and  Shinsuke Yamanaka on Friday received awards in recogntion of their accomplishments as top Japanese boxers in 2015.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/12/soccer/norimatsu-sidelined-with-illness/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-12T19:31:10+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/12/more-sports/doi-advances-to-taiwan-open-semifinals-in-walkover/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-12T19:37:51+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/12/baseball/japanese-baseball/hawks-to-give-fans-replica-championship-rings/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-12T22:05:41+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/12/more-sports/goromaru-solid-in-preseason-debut-for-reds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-12T22:31:17+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/12/baseball/japanese-baseball/kudo-doesnt-want-on-the-mend-yanagita-to-play-in-japan-taiwan-series/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-12T23:03:17+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/12/baseball/mlb/padres-hire-former-mlb-star-nomo/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-13T10:18:21+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Former Dodgers pitcher Hideo Nomo, seen with catcher Mike Piazza in an Aug. 18, 1995, file photo, will assist the Padres' baseball operations staff in his new role as adviser.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/13/more-sports/hatakeyama-makes-debut-english-premiership/</loc>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kensuke Hatakeyama]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2016-02-13T16:02:40+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2016-02-13T17:43:56+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2016-02-13T18:59:21+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2016-02-13T18:59:31+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2016-02-13T21:52:29+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2016-02-13T22:08:43+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hawks right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka pitches on Saturday in Miyazaki.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2016-02-13T23:07:43+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2016-02-14T17:12:22+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sara Takanashi stands on the podium after finishing second at a ski jumping World Cup event in Ljubno, Slovenia, on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ryo Aono competes at a World Cup halfpipe event in Sapporo on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/14/soccer/j-league/gamba-open-new-stadium-preseason-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-14T21:51:23+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fans at Gamba Osaka's new Suita Stadium chant ahead of Sunday's preseason match between Gamba and Nagoya Grampus.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20160215.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yokohama B-Corsairs guard Kenji Yamada (left), seen in a Dec. 25 game against the Ryukyu Golden Kings, had 11 points and nine assists on Sunday in a 104-83 loss to the Niigata Albirex BB in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/14/more-sports/three-time-defending-champion-nishikori-moves-into-memphis-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-15T12:31:09+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kei Nishikori plays a shot during his Memphis Open semifinal win over Sam Querrey on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/15/baseball/japanese-baseball/otani-turns-heads-with-bat-during-fighters-trip-to-u-s/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-15T13:12:08+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-otani-a-20160216.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Major league scouts have turned out in droves to watch Shohei Otani during the Fighters' stay in Peoria, Arizona.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/15/soccer/j-league/tanaka-stays-positive-about-return/</loc>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-tanaka-a-20160216.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Junya Tanaka celebrates after Sporting Lisbon's win in the Portuguese Cup final in 2015.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/15/basketball/past-olympians-offer-hoop-advice/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-15T18:26:44+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-BRI-maeda-a-20160222.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dodgers pitcher Kenta Maeda participates in fielding practice on Saturday in Glendale, Arizona.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/21/more-sports/auto-racing/mclaren-signs-matsushita-to-formula-one-test-driver-deal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-21T19:31:12+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2016-02-21T21:51:57+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20160222.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yomiuri Giants left-hander Chiaki Tone has joined Japan's national team for upcoming exhibition games against Taiwan.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2016-02-21T22:25:11+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20160222.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shinshu coach Koju Munakata, seen in a file photo, has led the Brave Warriors to six straight wins.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/22/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/takeuchi-makes-return-podium-long-absence/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-22T17:11:10+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Taku Takeuchi competes during a World Cup event Lahti, Finland, on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2016-02-22T17:13:39+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20160223.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Daisuke Matsuzaka pitches in the bullpen during spring camp with the Hawks.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/22/more-sports/injured-knee-may-force-date-krumm-retirement/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-22T17:13:52+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-BRI-date-a-20160223.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kimiko Date-Krumm]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/22/more-sports/golf/matsuyamas-back-back-bid-falls-way-short/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-22T17:38:41+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2016-02-22T17:59:50+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-andrew-b-20160223.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Manager Hiroshi Nanami has set an initial target of 40 points for Jubilo Iwata on their return to the J. League first division.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/22/olympics/summer-olympics/table-tennis/table-tennis-coach-instills-japanese-spirit-brazilian-players/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-22T18:13:22+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[n-tabletennis-a-20160223.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hugo Hoyama (center) talks to members of the Brazilian national table tennis team at a training center in Sao Paulo on July 1, 2015.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/22/baseball/japanese-baseball/eagles-sign-former-major-leaguer-gomes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-22T22:38:44+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2016-02-23T19:41:33+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/23/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/japan-men-third-world-cup-ski-jump-event/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-23T19:41:35+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/23/baseball/mlb/darvish-making-progress-comeback/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-23T19:41:48+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/23/soccer/j-league/olympic-hopefuls-aim-shine-j-league/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-23T20:03:36+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-andrew-a-20160224.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan striker Musashi Suzuki will be trying to fuel his Rio Olympic ambitions this season with Albirex Niigata.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/23/figure-skating/miyahara-primed-run-first-world-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-23T20:18:05+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jack-b-20160224.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Satoko Miyahara set personal bests in both the short program and free skate on the way to victory at the Four Continents Championships in Taipei last week. AP]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/23/baseball/japanese-baseball/buffaloes-sign-ex-major-league-southpaw-misch/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-23T21:28:44+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/23/more-sports/jta-announces-four-man-squad-davis-cup-match-britain/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-23T21:28:48+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/23/more-sports/rugby-world-cup-chief-pledges-faith-japan-2019-organizers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-23T21:39:30+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[South Africa winger Bryan Habana tries to break through a Welsh tackle during the quarterfinals of the 2015 Rugby World Cup in England on Oct. 17.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/23/more-sports/auto-racing/honda-formula-one-shakes-leadership/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-23T22:23:00+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-formula-one-a-20160224.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[McLaren Honda's Jenson Button drives at the Circuit de Catalunya on Monday in Montmelo on the outskirts of Barcelona on the first test day of the Formula One Grand Prix season.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/23/baseball/japanese-baseball/prosecutors-release-marines-navarro/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-23T22:50:12+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/23/soccer/sanfrecce-fc-tokyo-fall-asian-champions-league-action/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-23T23:04:48+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-AFC-a-20160224.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sanfrecce Hiroshima's Kohei Shimizu scores a second-half goal against Chinese club Shandong Luneng in their opening Asian Champions League Group F. match on Tuesday in Hiroshima. Sanfrecce lost 2-1.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/24/more-sports/new-era-dawns-as-sunwolves-get-ready-for-super-rugby-debut/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-24T12:16:38+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tusi Pisi and the Sunwolves will take on Johannesburg's Lions this Saturday in the Japanese team's debut in Super Rugby.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/24/soccer/j-league/j-league-champions-sanfrecce-looking-to-defy-odds-again/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-24T17:37:21+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-andrew-a-20160225.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sanfrecce Hiroshima striker Hisato Sato (right) will be hoping to lead the club to its fourth J. League title in five years.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/24/baseball/mlb/ichiro-reports-spring-training/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-24T17:37:26+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ichiro-a-20160225.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ichiro Suzuki tosses a ball in the air as Miami teammate Giancarlo Stanton stands behind him on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/24/soccer/jfa-offers-role-of-vice-president-to-former-japan-manger-okada/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-24T21:45:30+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/24/olympics/badminton-duo-decide-against-competing-for-spot-in-rio/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-24T21:46:04+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/24/more-sports/former-brave-blossoms-captain-hirose-to-retire/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-24T22:41:35+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/24/baseball/japanese-baseball/seibu-catcher-mori-struggles-behind-plate-during-practice-game/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-24T22:46:22+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/24/soccer/urawa-begins-acl-campaign-with-win-over-sydney/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-24T22:51:08+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-acl-a-20160225.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Urawa's Shinzo Koroki (29) celebrates with Yuki Muto after scoring during Reds' win over Sydney FC on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/25/soccer/japanese-brazilian-soccer-coach-kobe-also-teaches-lifes-lessons/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-25T13:49:36+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[n-soccer-a-20160226.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Masaru Nelson Matsubara]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/25/more-sports/nishikori-makes-early-exit-acapulco-open/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-25T19:30:46+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-tennis-a-20160226.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kei Nishikori tosses his racket in the air during his second-round match with Sam Querrey at the Acapulco Open on Wednesday. Querrey won 6-4, 6-3.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/25/soccer/jfa-english-football-association-form-partnership/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-25T20:10:01+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/25/more-sports/goromaru-selected-backup-reds-super-rugby-opener/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-25T20:10:27+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/25/basketball/surging-iwate-thick-playoff-race-slow-start/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-25T20:18:54+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20160226.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Veteran center Abdullahi Kuso, a Gonzaga University product, is a key contributor for the Big Bulls.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/25/soccer/j-league/ardija-looking-keep-rising/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-25T21:44:44+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-andrew-a-20160226.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Akihiro Ienaga (right) scored 11 goals to help Omiya Ardija win the second-division title last season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/25/baseball/mlb/kawasaki-delighted-don-cubs-uniform/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-25T22:03:06+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-cubs-a-20160226.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Infielder Munenori Kawasaki participates in fielding practice at the Chicago Cubs' spring training complex in Mesa, Arizona, on Wednesday. Kawasaki is a non-roster invitee.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/25/soccer/ogimi-receives-no-10-shirt-final-olympic-qualifiers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-25T22:13:32+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-nadeshiko-a-20160226.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Striker Yuki Ogimi will wear No. 10 for Nadeshiko Japan in the upcoming Asian qualifiers.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/25/sumo/kotoshogiku-faces-uphill-battle-maintain-winning-form/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-25T22:53:19+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-column-a-20160226.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ozeki Kotoshogiku has been the center of attention since winning the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament, but it remains to be seen if he can repeat that feat.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/26/soccer/j-league/gamba-reds-seeking-revenge-sanfrecce/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-26T18:00:16+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-andrew-a-20160227.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Urawa's Tadanari Lee (right) and Gamba's Hiroki Fujiharu will both be looking to win the J. League title after losing in the playoffs last season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/26/baseball/mlb/darvish-dishes-out-advice-for-otani/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-26T19:52:12+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/26/baseball/crowdfunding-effort-hopes-bring-west-african-baseball-aspirants-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-26T20:14:26+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[n-baseball-a-20160227.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[A player tries out for a Japanese project to cultivate professional baseball talent from West Africa in January in an unspecified location.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/26/baseball/japanese-baseball/hawks-remove-hurler-matsuzaka-from-projected-season-opening-rotation/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-26T21:11:17+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/26/soccer/allardyce-deserves-respect-job-west-ham/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-26T21:19:08+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-premier-a-20160227.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce never received warm support from West Ham fans.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/26/soccer/halilhodzic-keeping-close-watch-on-u-23-youngsters/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-26T21:54:55+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/26/more-sports/golf/nomura-tied-for-fifth-after-two-rounds-at-honda-lpga-thailand/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-26T22:43:14+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Harukyo Nomura]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/26/basketball/akita-sends-tokyo-to-28th-straight-defeat/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-26T23:09:10+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tokyo Cinq Reves post player John Florveus (left), seen in action against the Sendai 89ers on Feb. 14, had 14 points and nine rebounds in the hosts' 100-78 loss to the Akita Northern Happinets on Friday night.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/27/baseball/exploring-quirky-history-season-schedules/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-27T18:28:05+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2016-02-27T18:55:05+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-andrew-a-20160228.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Sunwolves played the first game in team history against the Lions on Saturday at Prince Chichibu Memorial Ground. The Lions won 26-13.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/27/soccer/maradona-blasts-fifa/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-27T20:46:25+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/27/soccer/jfa-chief-daini-considers-nominating-sawa-for-fifa-council/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-27T20:46:32+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/27/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/hirano-triumphs-in-superpipe-at-winter-x-games/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-27T20:46:38+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/27/soccer/haraguchi-helps-hertha-berlin-blank-cologne/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-27T20:49:12+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/27/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/hara-places-fourth-in-world-cup-mens-moguls-event/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-27T20:49:22+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/27/soccer/j-league/sanfrecce-start-defense-with-loss/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-27T21:33:34+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/sp-jsoccer-a-20160228.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jsoccer-a-20160228.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kawasaki Frontale's Yoshito Okubo (left) moves the ball in front of Sanfrecce Hiroshima's Kazuyuki Morisaki in their J. League season opener on Saturday afternoon at Edion Stadium. Frontale won 1-0.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/27/baseball/mlb/maeda-rehabbing-ryu-toss-bullpen-sessions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-27T21:33:38+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-maeda-a-20160228.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dodgers right-hander Kenta Maeda tosses a  pitch during Friday's workout in Glendale, Arizona.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/27/more-sports/fans-enjoy-experience-of-sunwolves-super-rugby-debut/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-27T22:38:35+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20160228.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fans climb the stairs before the Sunwolves-Lions' Super Rugby match on Saturday at Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/27/more-sports/reds-goromaru-tallies-five-points-in-opener-against-triumphant-waratahs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-27T23:10:46+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-goromaru-a-20160228.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Reds' Ayumu Goromaru kicks a penalty against the Waratahs in Sydney on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/28/more-sports/track-field/lilesa-wins-tokyo-marathon/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-28T14:13:22+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/sp-marathon-a-20150229.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-marathon-a-20150229.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Feyisa Lilesa begins to celebrate as he approaches the finish line during the Tokyo Marathon on Sunday. The race represented Lilesa’s first victory in a major marathon.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/28/basketball/phoenix-consign-lightning-28th-straight-loss/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-28T15:07:50+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/28/soccer/j-league/antlers-crash-gambas-party-suita-stadium-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-28T19:25:31+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/sp-gamba-a-20160229.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-gamba-a-20160229.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Gamba Osaka's Daiki Niwa (left) and Kashima Antlers' Mu Kanazaki vie for the ball during Antlers' 1-0 win at Suita Stadium on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/28/soccer/nadeshiko-japan-ready-vie-berth-rio/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-28T19:29:21+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-nadeshiko-a-20160229.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Norio Sasaki]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/28/basketball/japan-helping-rise-3x3-basketball/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-28T19:30:05+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/sp-kaz-a-20160229.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20160229.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fans watch the action during the 2013 World Tour Tokyo Masters in Odaiba.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/25/general/to-runners-and-organizers-tokyo-marathon-more-than-just-race/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-28T19:32:03+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/n-marathon-a-20160226.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[n-marathon-a-20160226.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Runners dressed as newlyweds enjoy the festive spirit of the Tokyo Marathon in 2014, in this image shot by fellow competitor Ikuo Tatsumi. The race is so oversubscribed that only 10 percent of amateur runners who apply secure a place.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/28/basketball/fukushimas-nash-scores-54-break-bj-league-single-game-record/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-28T21:36:20+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/sp-firebonds-a-20160229.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-firebonds-a-20160229.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fukushima forward Le'Bryan Nash, seen in a file photo from this season, leads the bj-league in scoring (26.3 points per game). He has scored 40 or more points three times this season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/28/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/takanashi-claims-14th-win-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-28T22:09:04+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-takanashi-a-20160229.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sara Takanashi competes at a World Cup ski jumping event in Almaty on Friday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/28/more-sports/golf/nomura-finishes-tie-fifth-thailand/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-28T22:09:20+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-golf-a-20160229.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Harukyo Nomura plays a shot during the final round of the Honda LPGA Thailand on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/28/basketball/b-corsairs-rise-occasion-victory-broncos/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-28T22:56:46+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/29/soccer/j-league/sanfrecce-looking-change-fortunes-acl/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-29T20:54:20+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sanfrecce-a-20160301.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sanfrecce Hiroshima's Kohei Shimizu (right) crosses the ball during last week's Asian Champions League game against China's Shandong Luneng.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/29/baseball/japanese-baseball/healthy-balentien-ready-make-lost-time/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-29T20:54:52+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/sp-jason-a-20160301.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20160301.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Wladimir Balentien hopes to get back to hitting home runs for the Swallows during the 2016 season.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/29/baseball/japanese-baseball/marines-suspend-navarro-month-bullet-arrest/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-29T20:57:06+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-marines-a-20160301.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yamaico Navarro has been fined ¥500,000 and banned from playing for a month after being arrested on suspicion of concealing a bullet in his bag.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/29/general/tokyo-marathon-2016-a-great-day-at-the-races/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-01T13:01:02+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/IMG_1543.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[IMG_1543]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[A Tokyo Marathon runner gets a high five of supporter near Zojo-ji Temple in Tokyo on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/29/soccer/nadeshiko-stumble-first-step-rio/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-01T17:07:04+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-nadeshiko-a-20160301.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan's Yuki Ogimi (right) and Australia's Laura Alleway compete for the ball during their Olympic qualifier in Osaka on Monday. Australia won 3-1.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/01/more-sports/highlanders-tanaka-injures-calf/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-01T18:28:16+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/01/more-sports/canadian-duo-davis-cup-tie-france/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-01T18:28:28+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/01/basketball/nba/nomadic-whiteside-playing-well-remains-enigma/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-01T18:58:53+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside leads the NBA in blocked shots and is a leading Defensive Player of the Year candidate.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/01/baseball/japanese-baseball/slugger-matsunaka-retire-sources/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-01T19:05:47+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Former Triple Crown winner Nobuhiko Matsunaka speaks at a news conference on Tuesday in Fukuoka.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/01/soccer/fc-seouls-adriano-bags-three-goals-rout-sanfrecce/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-01T23:26:46+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ACL-sanfrecce-a-20160302.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[FC Tokyo's Kota Mizunuma shoots the ball during his team's 3-1 Asian Champions League Group E win over Vietnam's Becamex Binh Duong at Ajinomoto Stadium on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/29/sumo/basho-reports/kotoshogiku-guns-promotion/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-02T14:44:10+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20160301.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kotoshogiku defeats Goeido to clinch the title on the final day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Jan. 24.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/02/more-sports/japans-asia-rugby-championship-games-to-have-full-test-status/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-02T17:34:47+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/02/baseball/japanese-baseball/akaminai-to-replace-kawabata-for-taiwan-games/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-02T18:29:52+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/02/baseball/mlb/iwakuma-aoki-display-easy-rapport-in-mariners-camp/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-02T19:56:07+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-mariners-a-20160303.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mariners pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma throws batting practice on Tuesday afternoon in Peoria, Arizona.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/02/more-sports/rights-holder-doubts-sunwolves-will-help-grow-rugby-in-asia/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-02T21:43:08+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sunwolves-a-20160303.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Sunwolves' Akihito Yamada (right) tackles Jaco van der Walt of the Lions during the Sunwolves' Super Rugby debut at Prince Chichibu Memorial Ground last Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/02/more-sports/track-field/last-years-tokyo-marathon-winner-negesse-fails-doping-test/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-02T22:36:10+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/02/more-sports/nara-falls-in-second-round-of-malaysian-open/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-02T22:50:14+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/03/soccer/gamba-draw-reds-defeated-asian-champions-league/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-03T17:52:44+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/02/soccer/nadeshiko-japan-hits-another-bump-on-road-to-rio/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-03T18:24:41+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/sp-nadeshiko-a-20160303.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-nadeshiko-a-20160303.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nadeshiko Japan's Yuri Kawamura attempts to get by a South Korean player during their match on Wednesday in Osaka.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/03/soccer/sawa-rips-struggling-nadeshiko-japan-questions-players-desire/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-03T20:23:17+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/sp-sawa-a-20160304.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sawa-a-20160304.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Homare Sawa]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/03/soccer/nagatomos-shootout-goal-not-enough-milan-coppa-italia-semis/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-03T20:23:33+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/03/more-sports/golf/mika-miyazato-cards-4-68-opening-round-hsbc-womens-champions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-03T20:23:34+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/03/baseball/mlb/tanaka-looks-sharp-first-simulated-game/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-03T20:24:53+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-spring-ball-a-20160304.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yankees right-hander Masahiro Tanaka pitches during a simulated game on Wednesday in Tampa, Florida.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/03/more-sports/goromaru-make-first-super-rugby-start-reds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-03T21:41:37+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/03/baseball/japanese-baseball/matsuzaka-tosses-two-perfect-innings-first-appearance-since-last-may/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-03T21:47:18+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-dicek-a-20160304.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hawks hurler Daisuke Matsuzaka pitches on Thursday in Miyazaki.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/03/more-sports/japan-paddlers-roll-second-round-worlds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-03T23:12:34+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/03/more-sports/boxing-2/yamanaka-kimura-put-wbc-titles-line-fight-doubleheader/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-03T23:16:49+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-boxing-a-20160304.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[WBC bantamweight champion Shinsuke Yamanaka is seen during Thursday's weigh-in for his title bout against third-ranked Liborio Solis on Friday in Kyoto.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/03/basketball/warren-remains-one-best-boards/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-03T23:45:29+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20160304.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[In the huddle or in the game, bj-league veteran Reggie Warren (center) is a big presence for the Hamamatsu Higashimikawa Phoenix.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/04/more-sports/golf/matsuyama-shoots-2-under-70-in-cadillac-championships-opening-round/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-04T20:07:09+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/04/more-sports/golf/nomura-climbs-into-contention/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-04T20:16:44+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-wgolf-a-20160305.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[South Korea's Amy Yang hits a shot during the second round of the HSBC Women's Champions on Friday in Singapore.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/04/soccer/j-league/defender-patrick-joins-reysol-on-loan-from-brazilian-team/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-04T20:17:01+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/04/soccer/wengers-future-with-arsenal-at-stake-against-spurs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-04T20:17:29+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-premier-a-20160305.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has recently watched his team collect only nine points out of a possible 24 in the Premier League.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/04/more-sports/golf/aoki-named-jgto-chairman/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-04T21:31:41+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-aoki-a-20160305.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Isao Aoki]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/04/more-sports/world-championships-finalists-to-be-seeded-at-rio-games/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-04T21:31:55+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/04/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/takanashi-triumphs-in-hokkaido/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-04T21:46:35+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-takanashi-a-20160305.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sara Takanashi competes at the  International Miyasama Ski Games on Friday in Sapporo. Takanashi earned 248.0 points on Miyanomori Ski Jump Stadium's normal hill to win the competition.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/04/basketball/struggling-chiba-jets-fire-pavlicevic/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-04T22:02:13+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-chiba-jets-a-20160305.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Chiba head coach Zeljko Pavlicevic, seen in a file photo from a game against the Kumamoto Volters last month, was let go by the Jets on Friday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/04/more-sports/japan-men-advance-to-semifinals-at-table-tennis-worlds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-04T22:04:45+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/04/baseball/japanese-baseball/rehabbing-yanagita-bashes-two-mammoth-homers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-04T23:00:12+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-hawks-a-20160305.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Hawks' Yuki Yanagita (right) fired up his teammates on Friday, when he slugged two home runs in a game against the Tigers that ended in a 3-3 tie in Fukuoka.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/04/more-sports/boxing-2/unbeaten-yamanaka-outpoints-solis-to-retain-world-bantamweight-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-04T23:00:40+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-boxing-a-20160305.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shinshuke Yamanaka (right) improves to 27-0 with a unanimous decision over Venezuelan challenger Liborio Solis in their WBC world bantamweight title bout on Friday in Kyoto.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/04/basketball/hiroshima-suffers-29th-consecutive-loss/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-04T23:12:15+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/04/soccer/nadeshiko-japan-falls-to-china-as-olympic-hopes-dim/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-05T17:41:51+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-nadeshiko-a-20160305.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan's Saki Kumagai (left) and China's Wang Shuang vie for the ball during their Asian qualifier for the Rio de Janeiro Olympics on Friday in Osaka. China defeated Japan 2-1 at Kincho Stadium.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/05/soccer/loss-puts-nadeshiko-on-brink/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-05T17:42:30+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-nadeshiko-a-20160306.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yukari Kinga heads the ball during Nadeshiko Japan's 2-1 loss to China in their Asian final qualifier in Osaka on Friday night.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/05/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/kasai-places-third-at-world-cup-meet/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-05T18:46:32+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/05/soccer/world-cup/fifa-boss-wants-2026-bid-process-clean/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-05T18:46:34+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2016-03-05T18:46:38+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/05/baseball/japanese-baseball/romak-adjusting-game-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-05T18:46:47+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20160306.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yokohama BayStars infielder Jamie Romak led the Pacific Coast League with 27 home runs last season and had 100 RBIs.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/05/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/japan-takes-fourth-in-seasons-last-noric-combined-world-cup-meet/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-05T20:09:21+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/05/more-sports/sunwolves-using-bye-week-to-build-team-unity/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-05T20:36:47+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2016-03-05T21:43:49+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2016-03-05T22:10:02+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-andrew-a-20160306.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Omiya Ardija's Dragan Mrdja boots the ball past Kashiwa Reysol goalkeeper Kosuke Nakamura for his second goal on Saturday in Saitama. Omiya defeated Kashiwa 2-0.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/05/more-sports/goromaru-boots-two-penalty-goals-in-first-start-for-reds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-05T23:02:00+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2016-03-05T23:11:10+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20160306.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sendai 89ers guard Takehiko Shimura, seen in a file photo from a recent game against the Tokyo Cinq Reves, scored 17 points and handed out a game-high nine assists in 93-85 road win over the Iwate Big Bulls on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/05/baseball/samurai-japan-earns-shutout-over-taiwan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-06T11:39:59+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-samurai-japan-a-20160306.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Samurai Japan's Yuhei Nakamura strokes a two-out, two-run double in the second inning against Taiwan on Saturday at Nagoya Dome. Japan defeated Taiwan 5-0 in the exhibition game.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/06/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/defending-champion-hiraoka-finishes-third-u-s-open/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-06T18:13:15+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-BRI-snow-a-20160307.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Taku Hiraoka competes during the U.S. Open snowboarding event on Saturday in Vail, Colorado. Hiraoka finished third.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/06/more-sports/track-field/kitajima-boosts-olympic-hopes-finishing-second-lake-biwa/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-06T18:26:11+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/06/soccer/nadeshiko-japan-staring-abyss/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-06T19:10:48+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-nadeshiko-a-20160307.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nadeshiko Japan players take part in a training session on Sunday in Sakai, Osaka Pref., ahead of their 2016 Rio Games qualifier against Vietnam on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/06/soccer/j-league/bothroyd-strikes-lead-jubilo-past-urawa/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-06T21:10:57+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jsoccer-a-20160307.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Jubilo Iwata striker Jay Bothroyd celebrates after scoring in his team's 2-1 win over Urawa Reds on Sunday at Saitama Stadium.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/06/soccer/discord-hits-nadeshiko-japan-ahead-crucial-rio-qualifier/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-06T21:11:20+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-nadeshikovietnam-a-20160307.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nadeshiko Japan striker Yuki Ogimi takes part in a training session in Sakai, Osaka Pref., on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/06/more-sports/china-denies-japan-world-table-tennis-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-06T21:45:44+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-tabletennis-a-20160307.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan's Mima Ito prepares to serve during the final of the World Team Table Tennis Championships against China in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/06/soccer/j-league/sanfrecce-striker-sato-breaks-time-j1-scoring-record/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-06T21:46:48+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sato-a-20160307.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sanfrecce Hiroshima striker Hisato Sato celebrates after scoring his 158th career J1 goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Nagoya Grampus.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/05/more-sports/horse-racing/fujita-rides-nature-point-to-runner-up-finish-at-nakayama-racecourse/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-07T00:02:16+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/06/basketball/hamaguchi-bests-old-rival-oketani-hannaryz-beat-evessa/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-07T00:03:20+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/06/baseball/japanese-baseball/samurai-japan-rallies-complete-sweep-taiwan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-07T12:07:52+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-samuraijapan-a-20160307.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hayato Sakamoto slides home in the ninth inning of Japan's 9-3 win over Taiwan in the second exhibition game between the teams in Osaka on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/07/more-sports/golf/matsuyama-finishes-tied-35th-cadillac-classic/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-07T17:45:22+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/07/baseball/japanese-baseball/omine-large-role-play-marines-2016/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-07T17:59:28+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20160308.jpg]]></image:title>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-horse-a-20160305.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nanako Fujita became the Japan Racing Association’s first female jockey in 16 years when she raced at Kawasaki Racecourse on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kei Nishikori gave it his all in a five-set loss to Andy Murray on Sunday in their Davis Cup World Group reverse singles match in Birmingham, England.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-wsoccer-a-20160309.jpg]]></image:title>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/08/baseball/japanese-baseball/giants-owner-chairman-supreme-adviser-step-gambling-scandal-widens/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-09T16:35:26+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hiroshi Kubo, president of the Yomiuri Giants, speaks at a news conference on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/09/basketball/japan-national-team-balancing-present-needs-with-future-development/</loc>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yudai Baba works on his shooting during a mini training camp for the provisional Japan men's national team on Tuesday at the National Training Center.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2016-03-09T21:48:55+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yomiuri Giants pitcher Kyosuke Takagi (far left) shares a joke with manager Yoshinobu Takahashi (far right) during a February training camp in Miyazaki.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan women's national team players pose for a photo holding their gold medals after returning home from the FIBA Asia Championship in China last year.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[A hand-out computer rendered image provided by FC Barcelona shows the projected renovation of Barcelona's Camp Nou stadium.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/10/soccer/sasaki-out-as-nadeshiko-japan-coach/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-10T16:57:27+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-nadeshiko-a-20160311.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Norio Sasaki leaves a press conference in Osaka on Wednesday night after announcing he would no longer coach Nadeshiko Japan.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/10/soccer/nishino-named-jfa-technical-director/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-10T20:13:33+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2016-03-10T20:26:22+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2016-03-10T21:12:03+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Former Iwate star Scootie Randall is Shimane's leading scorer (24.1 points per game) this season.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2016-03-10T21:35:28+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2016-03-10T21:35:35+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/10/baseball/japanese-baseball/hawks-matsuzaka-named-starter-preseason-game/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-10T22:45:14+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2016-03-10T22:57:55+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2016-03-10T23:34:00+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/08/basketball/nba/currys-achievements-not-receiving-universal-praise/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-11T13:32:38+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Warriors guard Stephen Curry is a shoo-in to win his second straight MVP award.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2016-03-11T17:18:32+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kotoshogiku (right) won the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament, posting double-digit wins for only the eighth time in 26 tournaments.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2016-03-11T17:34:59+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Newcastle manager Steve McClaren watches his team lose 3-1 at home to Bournemouth last Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2016-03-11T18:52:46+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2016-03-11T18:53:06+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2016-03-11T18:53:41+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2016-03-11T18:54:22+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2016-03-11T18:55:54+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2016-03-11T19:57:43+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka played for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles at the time of the March 11, 2011 disasters.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2016-03-11T21:06:55+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters pitcher Shohei Otani is preparing to enter his fourth pro season.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2016-03-11T22:56:33+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2016-03-12T19:26:28+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2016-03-12T19:40:24+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jack-b-20160312.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Softbank Team Japan, led by skipper Dean Barker, will compete in the America's Cup World Series this year, including the final race in late November in Fukuoka.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2016-03-12T19:46:33+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/12/basketball/tohoku-teams-part-community-fabric/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-12T21:09:22+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Since their inception in 2005, the Sendai 89ers have helped popularize pro basketball throughout the Tohoku region.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2016-03-12T21:26:13+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yankees hurler Masahiro Tanaka pitches on Friday in Tampa, Florida.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2016-03-12T22:16:53+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Forward Shinzo Koroki celebrates after scoring one of his two goals for Urawa Reds in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Avispa Fukuoka at Saitama Stadium.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/12/baseball/gambling-drugs-bullets-provide-cautionary-tales-for-npbs-foreign-players/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-12T22:45:37+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2016-03-12T23:24:37+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/13/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/japanese-skaters-claim-overall-womens-team-pursuit-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-13T16:08:48+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-skate-a-20160314.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nana Takagi (left) Misaki Oshigiri (center) and Miho Takagi celebrate on the ice after winning the overall women's team pursuit title on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/13/baseball/japanese-baseball/hawks-owner-son-lauds-clubs-business-acumen/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-13T20:23:48+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-son-a-20160314.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[SoftBank owner Masayoshi Son (right) and Hawks manager Kimiyasu Kudo are doused with sake after the team clinched its second straight Japan Series title on Oct. 29, 2015.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/13/more-sports/track-field/kirwa-defends-crown-nagoya-marathon/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-13T20:23:59+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-marathon-a-20160314.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Eunice Jepkirui Kirwa crosses the finish line in first place to defend her title at the Nagoya Women's Marathon.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/13/baseball/mlb/kawasaki-shines-spring-contest/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-13T20:24:17+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/13/soccer/j-league/j-league-branching-grow-brand-asia/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-13T21:19:37+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20160314.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shusaku Yamashita, the leader of the J. League's International Relations Department, seen in this photo from a recent event in Nepal, often visits Asian countries to deepen bonds with the leagues and have grassroots activities.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/13/sumo/basho-reports/kotoshogiku-starts-strong-hakuho-falters-opening-day/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-13T22:21:08+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20160314.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kotoshogiku (left) pushes Takayasu out of the ring on the first day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/13/baseball/japanese-baseball/hanshin-pitcher-fujikawa-growing-new-role/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-13T23:27:24+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-fujikawa-a-20160314.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hanshin's Kyuji Fujikawa delivers during the Tigers' 4-0 preseason win over the Fighters at Koshien Stadium on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/13/basketball/samuraiz-avenge-defeat-phoenix/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-14T01:41:33+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20160314.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Samuraiz veteran forward Gyno Pomare, seen in a file photo from earlier this season, contributed 20 points and 10 rebounds in Kanazawa's 92-52 home win on Sunday against the Hamamatsu Higashimikawa Phoenix.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/14/more-sports/okuhara-ends-japans-39-year-wait-for-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-14T17:12:28+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-okuhara-a-20160315.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nozomi Okuhara serves against Wang Shixian on Sunday in Birmingham, England.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/14/baseball/mlb/aoki-making-progress-before-fifth-season-in-majors/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-14T18:26:21+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-aoki-a-20160315.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Mariners' Norichika Aoki (left) speaks with Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish before a spring training game on Sunday in Surprise, Arizona.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/14/basketball/watanabe-gw-headed-for-nit/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-14T18:26:23+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/14/baseball/japanese-baseball/giants-say-players-engaged-in-pool-betting-on-teams-games/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-14T19:31:19+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/14/baseball/japanese-baseball/marines-standridge-looks-forward-to-new-challenge/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-14T19:46:50+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20160315.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Jason Standridge signed with the Chiba Lotte Marines after spending the last two years with the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/14/soccer/teguramori-calls-up-van-wermeskerken-for-olympic-warmup-tour/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-14T19:48:00+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jsoccer-a-20160315.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan under-23 manager Makoto Teguramori announces his squad for an upcoming tour of Portugal on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/14/more-sports/fencer-ota-punches-ticket-to-rio-games/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-14T19:48:14+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-fencing-a-20160315.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yuki Ota]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/14/sumo/basho-reports/kotoshogiku-plows-promotion-push/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-14T20:06:48+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp sumo-a 20160315]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kotoshogiku (left) attacks Yoshikaze at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/15/more-sports/ex-fijian-rugby-center-rabeni-dies/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-15T20:02:24+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/15/sumo/basho-reports/kotoshogiku-displays-strength-in-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-15T21:18:01+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20160316.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kotoyuki shoves Harumafuji out of the raised ring on Tuesday at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/15/basketball/nba/celtics-seeking-missing-piece-become-legitimate-title-contenders/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-15T21:51:38+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-nba-report-a-20160316.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Celtics guards Isaiah Thomas (left) and Marcus Smart, seen defending the Grizzlies' JaMychal Green during a recent game, exemplify the team's scrappy style of play.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/15/soccer/fc-tokyo-jiangsu-fc-settle-for-scoreless-draw/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-15T23:18:30+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-AFC-a-20160316.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Jiangsu FC forward Alves Joao (9) shoots the ball past FC Tokyo defender Yuichi Maruyama during an Asian Champions League Group E match on Tuesday at Ajinomoto Stadium.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/15/figure-skating/choreographer-wilson-regrets-transformative-kims-early-retirement/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-16T00:00:54+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jack-a-20160316.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Choreographer David Wilson, seen here working with Yuna Kim in 2010, believes the star could have raised the profile of figure skating even more had she not retired at 23.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/16/baseball/mlb/maeda-makes-third-start/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-16T15:56:52+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-maeda-a-20160317.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dodgers pitcher Kenta Maeda delivers against the White Sox on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/16/baseball/japanese-baseball/under-the-table-pep-talk-payments-put-npb-in-hot-water-amid-betting-scandals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-16T19:46:33+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-baseball-a-20160317.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[SoftBank's Sugihiko Mikasa, deputy head of baseball operations, speaks to reporters prior to the Hawks' preseason game against Seibu on Wednesday in Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/16/baseball/japanese-baseball/gamblers-usually-target-players-for-inside-information/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-16T20:31:51+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-gamble-a-20160317.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yomiuri Giants owner Shoichi Oikawa (right) speaks during the disciplinary committee meeting held at the Yomiuri Shimbun office on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/16/more-sports/boxing-2/inoue-yaegashi-set-for-world-title-doubleheader-in-may/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-16T20:38:15+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-boxing-a-20160317.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[WBO super flyweight champion Naoya Inoue (left) and IBF light flyweight champion Akira Yaegashi will defend their titles in a doubleheader on May 8.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/16/more-sports/gymnastics/former-olympic-gold-medalist-tsukahara-retires/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-16T20:38:29+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/16/more-sports/track-field/world-record-holder-suzuki-pulls-out-of-rio-qualifier/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-16T20:38:37+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/16/soccer/asano-strikes-twice-to-lift-hiroshima-in-acl/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-16T22:40:55+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Takuma Asano scores during the first half of Sanfrecce's win over Buriram in the Asian Champions League on Wednesday in Hiroshima.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/16/sumo/basho-reports/kotoshogiku-maintains-place-among-lead-pack/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-16T22:41:42+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20160317.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yokozuna Hakuho shoves Okinoumi during their match at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament on Tuesday in Osaka.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/17/basketball/mitola-lifts-george-washington-past-hofstra-in-nit/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-17T20:16:25+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/17/soccer/japan-squad-named-for-world-cup-qualifiers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-17T20:29:36+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-japan-soccer-a-20160318.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[ADO Den Haag striker Mike Havenaar (left) has been added to the national team for upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Afghanistan and Syria. Havenaar hasn't been called up for national team duty since October 2014.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/17/baseball/japanese-baseball/carp-reveal-teams-practice-of-players-exchanging-cash/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-17T20:37:20+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/17/sumo/basho-reports/okinoumi-ends-kotoshogikus-unbeaten-start-at-spring-basho/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-17T20:46:17+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20160318.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Second-ranked maegashira Okinoumi earns his first victory of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka by overpowering ozeki Kotoshogiku on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/17/more-sports/track-field/jaaf-picks-six-runners-for-rio-de-janeiro-marathons/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-17T23:14:44+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/sp-kaz-a-20160318.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20160318.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Satoru Sasaki (left) and Mai Ito, both of whom have been announced as Japan marathon team members for the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, pose for a photo in Tokyo on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/17/basketball/hamamatsus-johnson-seals-victory-over-fukuoka-at-free-throw-line/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-17T23:23:26+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/18/baseball/mlb/tanaka-labors-through-two-innings/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-18T20:17:15+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-tanaka-a-20160319.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yankees starter Masahiro Tanaka tossed two innings of two-run ball against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/18/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/kasai-places-sixth-in-500th-world-cup-event/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-18T20:18:15+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/18/soccer/abramovichs-wealth-not-enough-for-chelsea-now/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-18T20:33:21+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/sp-premier-a-20160319.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-premier-a-20160319.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Chelsea billionaire owner Roman Abramovich has had nine managers run his Premier League club since he took control in 2003.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/18/more-sports/sunwolves-seeking-first-super-rugby-victory-against-rebels/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-18T20:34:16+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-rugby-a-20160319.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Akihito Yamada and the rest of the Sunwolves face the Melbourne Rebels on Saturday at Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/18/soccer/sasaki-reflects-on-nadeshiko-tenure/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-18T20:48:33+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-nadeshiko-b-20160319.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Norio Sasaki, seen at his farewell news conference on Friday, says he wants to "treasure" the team's results from his tenure as Nadeshiko Japan head coach.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/18/sumo/basho-reports/kisenosato-still-perfect/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-18T20:49:27+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20160319.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yokozuna Hakuho (left) forces sekiwake Toyonoshima out of the raised ring on Friday at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/18/more-sports/wrestlers-takatani-higuchi-ota-qualify-for-rio-games/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-18T22:52:16+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sosuke Takatani beat Uzbek Rashid Kurbanov 4-2 in the 74-kg class men's freestyle semifinals at the Asian qualifying tournament on Friday in Astana.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/18/basketball/hiroshima-loses-33rd-straight-game/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-18T22:52:32+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/17/basketball/joho-a-class-act-from-start-to-finish/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-18T22:57:31+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20160318.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Toyama Grouses star Masashi Joho, who has played for four teams in his career, is the No. 1 Japanese scorer in bj-league history.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/19/figure-skating/honda-2nd-short-program-world-juniors/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-19T18:41:13+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-skate-a-20160320.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Marin Honda competes in the short program at the world junior championships in Debrecen, Hungary, on Friday night. Honda is second heading into Saturday's free skate.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2016-03-19T20:35:50+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-rugby-a-20160320.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Melbourne's Mitch Inman is tackled by the Sunwolves' Yu Tamura (left) and Shota Horie in their Super Rugby match at Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/19/olympics/balas-raised-bar-with-win-streak-records/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-19T20:50:54+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20160320.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Iolanda Balas, seen competing in London in 1962, defended her Olympic high jump title at the 1964 Tokyo Games.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/19/baseball/japanese-baseball/fighters-pitcher-uwasawa-to-undergo-elbow-surgery/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-19T22:16:30+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2016-03-19T22:16:42+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/19/soccer/j-league/togashi-nakamachi-carry-marinos-past-tosu/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-19T22:30:30+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Cayman Togashi of Yokohama F. Marinos scores a first-half goal against Sagan Tosu on Saturday in Yokohama. Marinos beat Tosu 2-1.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/19/soccer/inui-helps-eibar-earn-la-liga-draw/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-19T22:52:07+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/19/basketball/ryukyu-clobbers-oita-ehime-as-west-title-race-heats-up/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-19T23:20:56+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ryukyu guard Ryuichi Kishimoto, seen in a file photo from December, had 18 points in the Golden Kings' 103-82 road victory over the Oita Ehime HeatDevils on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/20/figure-skating/honda-skates-into-first-place-at-world-juniors/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-20T19:14:05+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-figure-a-20160321.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Marin Honda performs her free skate routine on Saturday in Debrecen, Hungary.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/20/baseball/japanese-baseball/carp-newcomer-pridie-getting-acclimated-to-npb-life/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-20T19:14:41+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20160321.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Jason Pridie (center) poses with Carp pitchers Bradin Hagens (left) and Jay Jackson on Jan. 29, at Mazda Stadium.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/20/sumo/unbeaten-kisenosato-alone-atop-standings/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-20T21:38:52+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20160321.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hakuho (left) tussles with a bloodied Yoshikaze during their bout at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday in Osaka.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/20/baseball/japanese-baseball/baystars-pitchers-took-part-in-annual-pool-bet/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-20T22:13:05+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/20/more-sports/inoue-secures-rio-berth-in-wrestling/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-20T22:13:13+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/20/more-sports/kasai-narrowly-misses-podium-in-world-cup-season-finale/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-20T22:13:20+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/20/soccer/j-league/asano-helps-lift-sanfrecce-to-first-league-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-20T22:56:37+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jsoccer-a-20160321.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Takuma Asano (left) celebrates with teammates Peter Utaka and Mihael Mikic after Sanfrecce's second goal on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/20/basketball/surging-lakestars-take-care-of-business-against-bambitious/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-20T22:57:05+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/20/baseball/japanese-baseball/yanagita-shines-in-spring-game-against-boyhood-hero-kuroda/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-20T22:57:46+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20160321.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Hawks' Yuki Yanagita celebrates after his home run off Carp pitcher Hiroki Kuroda on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/19/sumo/basho-reports/kisenosato-moves-7-0/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-20T23:29:41+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/sp-sumo-a-20160320.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp sumo-a 20160320]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ozeki Kotoshogiku improved to 6-1 at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament by beating Toyonoshima on Saturday in Osaka.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/21/more-sports/sunwolves-bond-suspended-for-upcoming-match/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-21T18:49:14+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/21/baseball/japanese-baseball/fighters-catcher-ono-works-to-strengthen-bond-with-pitchers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-21T20:30:47+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/sp-fighters-a-20160322.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-fighters-a-20160322.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shota Ono hits a game-winning RBI double against the Dragons on May 30, 2015.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/21/sumo/basho-reports/yokozuna-hakuho-apologizes-for-reckless-act-after-warning/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-21T22:15:13+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/sp-hakuho-a-20160322.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-hakuho-a-20160322.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yokozuna Hakuho shoves Yoshikaze out of the ring on Sunday in Osaka.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/21/sumo/basho-reports/kisenosato-remains-control/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-21T22:17:48+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp sumo-a 20160322]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kisenosato defeats Kotoshogiku on Monday in Osaka.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/22/baseball/japanese-baseball/gomes-expands-horizons-with-japan-move/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-22T19:45:58+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20160323.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Rakuten Eagles newcomer Jonny Gomes hit 162 home runs and drove in 526 runs during his 13 years in the majors.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/22/figure-skating/honda-joins-select-group-win-world-juniors/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-22T19:47:33+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/sp-jack-a-20160323.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jack-a-20160323.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Marin Honda became the seventh Japanese woman to win the world junior championship with her triumph in Debrecen, Hungary, over the weekend.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/22/basketball/nba/magics-gordon-learning-deal-nba-grind/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-22T19:54:07+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-man-about-sports-a-20160323.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Many people believe that Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon, blessed with outstanding athleticism and versatility, is a future NBA All-Star.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/23/basketball/ncaa-hoop-landscape-enduring-wholesale-change/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-22T19:56:57+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-man-about-sports-a-20160224.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Oklahoma's Buddy Hield, a Wooden Award candidate,  is one of the top players in college basketball this season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/02/09/baseball/mlb/catching-mlb-moves-spring-training-looms/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-22T19:57:32+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-man-about-sports-a-20160210.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hurler Zack Greinke left the Los Angeles Dodgers and joined the NL West rival Arizona Diamondbacks in   the offseason. The superstar pitcher received a $206.5 million deal from Arizona.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/22/basketball/george-washington-advances-to-nit-quarterfinals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-22T19:58:44+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/22/sumo/basho-reports/kisenosato-now-10-0/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-22T20:45:20+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20160323.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Toyonoshima (right) outmuscles Harumafuji on Tuesday at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/22/baseball/japanese-baseball/npb-bans-giants-pitcher-takagi-one-year-for-gambling/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-22T22:14:58+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-giants-a-20160323.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kyosuke Takagi]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/22/baseball/japanese-baseball/authorities-drop-bullet-charges-against-navarro-marines-announce/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-22T22:48:37+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/23/soccer/halilhodzic-looking-stoke-competition-world-cup-qualifiers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-23T13:09:06+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-scene-a-20160324.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Keisuke Honda (left) and Masato Morishige (right) will be hoping to lead Japan through to the final round of 2018 World Cup qualifiers this week against Afghanistan and Syria.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/23/soccer/japan-to-bid-for-2020-futsal-world-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-23T17:22:17+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/23/more-sports/verblitz-pair-join-super-rugbys-cheetahs-on-short-term-deal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-23T17:22:56+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/23/baseball/japanese-baseball/veteran-skipper-nashida-looks-for-young-spark-with-rakuten-in-sendai/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-23T18:17:45+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/sp-nashida-a-20160324.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-nashida-a-20160324.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Eagles manager Masataka Nashida (left) and rookie outfielder Louis Okoye monitor the action during a spring game on Monday in Yokohama.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/22/olympics/former-olympian-hopkins-long-jumper-at-1964-tokyo-games-dies-at-74/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-23T20:20:37+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/sp-ed-a-20160323.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp ed-a 20160323]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Long jumper Gayle Hopkins competed in the 1964 Tokyo Summer Olympics. He advanced to the final round.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/23/sumo/basho-reports/yokozuna-hakuho-takes-down-kisenosato/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-23T21:18:59+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp sumo-b 20160324]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yokozuna Hakuho (left) wrestles with ozeki Kisenosato during their bout on Wednesday in Osaka.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/23/more-sports/judo/london-judo-silver-medalist-hiraoka-retires/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-23T22:42:14+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/23/baseball/japanese-baseball/uwasawa-sidelined-8-weeks-following-elbow-surgery/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-23T22:42:21+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/23/more-sports/cricket-2/jca-looking-to-build-japans-first-international-standard-cricket-ground/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-23T22:42:21+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/23/soccer/world-cup/halilhodzic-wont-use-goalkeeper-kawashima-during-upcoming-qualifiers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-23T22:42:22+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jsoccer-a-20160324.jpg]]></image:title>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/23/soccer/defending-champion-kashima-off-to-losing-start-in-nabisco-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-23T22:42:22+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-nabisco-a-20160324.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kashima players leave the pitch after falling at home against Kofu on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/23/baseball/japanese-baseball/giants-lead-pack-trying-to-dethrone-swallows/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-24T10:04:15+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20160324.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hayato Sakamoto and the Giants hope to still be smiling in October.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/24/sumo/basho-reports/yokozuna-hakuho-climbs-first-place/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-24T20:23:52+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20160325.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hakuho (right) triumphs over Goeido at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament on Thursday in Osaka.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/24/basketball/george-washington-reaches-nit-semis/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-24T20:52:23+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/24/more-sports/horse-racing/teenage-jockey-fujita-earns-first-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-24T22:11:06+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-horse-racing-a-20160325.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nanako Fujita, the first rookie female jockey from the Japan Racing Association in 16 years, is seen after earning her first career win at Urawa Racecourse on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/24/basketball/nara-chasing-playoff-berth-consistency-late-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-24T22:59:16+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20160325.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nara points guard Tatsuya Suzuki is the bj-league leader in assists (6.9 per game).]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/24/baseball/japanese-baseball/hawks-eyeing-pl-three-peat/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-24T22:59:32+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20160325.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yuki Yanagita hit .363 with 34 home runs and 32 stolen bases for the Hawks in 2015. The Pacific League MVP says he wants to reach 40 home runs and 40 steals this season.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/25/soccer/halilhodzic-pleased-results-new-system/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-25T15:22:22+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-andrew-a-20160326.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan manager Vahid Halilhodzic was happy with Thursday's 5-0 win over Afghanistan and hopes the Samurai Blue will also shut out Syria on Tuesday night. KYODO]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/24/soccer/japan-thrashes-afghanistan-world-cup-qualifier/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-25T15:22:34+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-andrew-a-20160325.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan's Shinji Okazaki, making his 99th international appearance, controls the ball against Afghanistan's Hassan Amin at Saitama Stadium on Thursday. Okazaki scored Japan's first goal in a 5-0 win in the World Cup qualifier.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/25/general/fukuoka-plans-bid-2026-asian-games/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-25T16:42:02+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/25/figure-skating/nagasu-added-u-s-team-worlds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-25T17:38:23+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jack-a-20160326.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mirai Nagasu will skate at the world championships next week in Boston after being added to the U.S. team following an injury to Polina Edmunds.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/25/more-sports/nishikori-herbert-to-clash-in-miami/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-25T19:29:13+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2016-03-25T19:29:37+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/25/soccer/friendly-with-germany-provides-first-test-for-england/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-25T19:30:09+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-premier-a-20160326.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[England's Jamie Vardy (left) warms up with Gary Cahill and Ross Barkley during a training session at St. George's Park in Burton, England, Tuesday . England faces Germany on Saturday in Berlin.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/25/more-sports/golf/miyazato-tied-for-kia-classic-lead/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-25T19:30:23+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/25/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-maintains-lead-2/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-25T19:52:02+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20160326.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Goeido forces Terunofuji out of the raised ring on Friday at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/25/basketball/fukuoka-ends-12-game-slide-hands-hiroshima-35th-consecutive-defeat/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-25T22:49:05+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/26/baseball/maeda-inquiry-illustrates-challenge-translating-baseballs-nuances/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-26T19:48:59+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2016-03-26T19:49:58+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/25/baseball/japanese-baseball/giants-treat-new-skipper-takahashi-season-opening-victory-swallows/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-26T19:57:10+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Giants right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano pitches in the season opener against the Swallows on Friday night at Tokyo Dome. Sugano worked seven scoreless innings in Yomiuri's 3-1 victory over Tokyo Yakult.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2016-03-26T20:16:48+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-giants-a-20160327.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Giants' Hisayoshi Chono, seen in a file photo, homered for the second straight day on Saturday at Tokyo Dome. Yomiuri defeated the Tokyo Yakult Swallows 10-5.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/26/baseball/mlb/cubs-send-murton-to-minors/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-26T20:16:56+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2016-03-26T20:22:48+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20160327.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yokozuna Hakuho overpowers ozeki Kotoshogiku at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament on Saturday in Osaka.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/26/soccer/japan-u-23-team-beats-mexico/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-26T21:38:30+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2016-03-26T22:20:16+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2016-03-26T23:02:53+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Bulls player Adrian Strauss (center) is tackled by the Sunwolves' Shota Horie (left) during Saturday's Super Rugby match in Singapore. The Bulls defeated the Sunwolves 30-27.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2016-03-27T15:07:42+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2016-03-27T18:16:25+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Vissel Kobe's Pedro Junior celebrates after opening the scoring in Sunday's 4-1 win over Kashima Antlers.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2016-03-27T22:06:58+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Brent Morel of the Buffaloes hits an RBI single during Orix's 5-4 win over the Lions on Sunday in Tokorozawa, Saitama Pref.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/27/soccer/new-jfa-president-tashima-targets-world-cup-semi-spot-2030/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-27T22:08:18+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kozo Tashima]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/27/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-wins-title-frowned-upon-move/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-27T22:19:52+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-b-20160328.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hakuho (left) sends Harumafuji out of the ring on the final day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2016-03-27T22:27:41+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2016-03-28T15:04:18+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2016-03-28T15:04:29+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Los Angeles' Kenta Maeda delivers during the Dodgers' 7-6 preseason loss to the Reds on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2016-03-28T16:06:22+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan skip Satsuki Fujisawa competes against Switzerland in the final of the Women's World Curling Championship in Swift Current, Saskatchewan, on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2016-03-28T17:00:20+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/28/baseball/mlb/former-hawks-slugger-lee-gets-big-league-contract-mariners/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-28T17:54:55+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2016-03-28T21:09:33+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jsoccer-a-20160329.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan captain Makoto Hasebe leads teammates Maya Yoshida, Mu Kanazaki, Shinji Okazaki and Yosuke Kashiwagi in a training exercise at Saitama Stadium on Monday ahead of Tuesday's 2018 World Cup qualifier against Syria.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/28/sumo/yokozuna-council-gives-hakuhos-spring-performance-mixed-review/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-28T22:15:33+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/sp-sumo-a-20160329.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20160329.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hakuho (right) reaches out with his hand at the start of his bout against Harumafuji at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/29/basketball/nba/duncan-quietly-winding-sensational-career/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-29T18:55:51+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/sp-nba-report-a-20160330.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-nba-report-a-20160330.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Throughout his legendary career, Spurs big man Tim Duncan (right), seen congratulating teammate LaMarcus Aldridge during a recent game, has been the consummate professional.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/29/figure-skating/hanyu-miyahara-go-double-gold-worlds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-29T19:26:52+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/sp-jack-a-20160330.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jack-a-20160330.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu, who set six world records earlier this season, will look to regain his title at the world championships in Boston this week.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/29/more-sports/cricket-2/coach-fined-raking-ball-concrete-sheffield-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-29T20:07:21+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/29/more-sports/track-field/tokyo-marathon-finish-line-moving-tokyo-station/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-29T21:14:11+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/29/soccer/japan-clobbers-syria-late-onslaught/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-29T22:24:21+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/sp-andrew-a-20160330.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-andrew-a-20160330.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan's Keisuke Honda scores on a header in the 86th minute against Syria on Tuesday at Saitama Stadium. Japan defeated Syria 5-0 in the 2018 World Cup second-round qualifier.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/29/baseball/japanese-baseball/suzuki-slugs-two-homers-marines-hammer-eagles/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-29T23:09:24+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/sp-jball-a-20160330.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20160330.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Marines' Daichi Suzuki on Tuesday became the first Pacific League player to hit a home run this season. Suzuki finished with two homers in Chiba Lotte's 12-2 win over Tohoku Rauten at QVC Marine Field.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/30/baseball/mlb/cubs-release-re-sign-kawasaki/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-30T20:04:17+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/sp-cubs-a-20160331.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-cubs-a-20160331.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Chicago's Munenori Kawasaki throws to first base after forcing out Milwaukee's Keon Broxton during a March 25 preseason game.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/30/soccer/world-cup/centurion-okazaki-looking-for-balance-after-win-over-syria/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-30T21:33:35+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/sp-andrew-a-20160331.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-andrew-a-20160331.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shinji Okazaki (9) controls the ball during Japan's 5-0 win over Syria at Saitama Stadium on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/30/baseball/japanese-baseball/baystars-hand-giants-first-loss-of-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-30T22:45:18+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/sp-jball-a-20160331.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20160331.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yokohama’s Jose Lopez (left) dives home before Yomiuri catcher Seiji Kobayashi can make the tag in the seventh inning of the BayStars’ 6-3 win on Wednesday night.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/29/sumo/hakuhos-best-days-behind/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-31T14:10:15+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/sp-sumo-column-a-20160330.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-column-a-20160330.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yokozuna Hakuho received the Emperor's Cup for the 36th time on Sunday in Osaka.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/31/basketball/nba/clippers-paul-skip-rio-games/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-31T17:23:40+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/30/basketball/watanabe-gw-claim-place-in-nit-title-game/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-31T19:09:04+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/sp-ed-a-20160331.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20160331.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yuta Watanabe scored eight points and had eight rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block in George Washington's 65-46 win over San Diego State on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/31/soccer/japan-host-east-asian-cup-2017/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-31T19:52:15+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/31/baseball/mlb/darvish-pleased-road-recovery-spring-training/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-31T19:52:39+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/31/baseball/chiben-gakuen-wins-spring-koshien-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-31T19:55:44+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/sp-spring-koshien-a-20160401.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-spring-koshien-a-20160401.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Chiben Gakuen pitcher Shoki Murakami led his team to the National High School Invitational Tournament title on Thursday. Murakami threw a complete game and drove in the winning run in the 11th inning in the final against Takamatsu Shogyo at Koshien Stadium.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/31/more-sports/pisi-leaves-suntory-aims-opportunity-england-source/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-31T21:52:15+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/31/more-sports/auto-racing/major-crash-alonso-miss-bahrain-gp-due-safety-concerns/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-31T22:21:24+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/31/basketball/kinjo-leads-example-ryukyu/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-01T12:06:05+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/sp-ed-a-20160401.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20160401.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ryukyu guard Shigeyuki Kinjo, seen in a December 2015 file photo, is a capable scorer, hard-nosed defender and valuable mentor for the team's younger players.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/01/baseball/mlb/yankees-tanaka-gets-nod-starter-season-opener/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-01T16:57:27+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/sp-tanaka-a-20160402.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-tanaka-a-20160402.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka will toe the rubber on Opening Day for the second straight season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/01/soccer/pochettino-worthy-choice-next-england-manager/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-01T17:11:27+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/sp-premier-a-20160402.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-premier-a-20160402.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino has helped develop a number of young English players with Spurs and his previous club, Southampton.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/01/soccer/j-league/fc-tokyo-signs-striker-muriqui-loan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-01T17:12:32+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/03/31/baseball/japanese-baseball/dragaons-stage-huge-comeback-seventh-inning-carp/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-01T17:53:59+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/sp-jball-a-20160401.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20160401.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Dragons' Shuhei Takahashi slugs a seventh-inning grand slam against the Carp on Thursday at Nagoya Dome. Chunichi defeated Hiroshima  9-5.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/01/soccer/new-jfa-vice-president-okada-keen-shake-japanese-soccer/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-01T20:06:37+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/sp-okada-a-20160402.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-okada-a-20160402.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[New Japan Football Association vice president Takeshi Okada coached Japan at the 1998 and 2010 World Cups.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/01/soccer/j-league/reds-sink-10-man-ventforet-top-j-league-table/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-01T22:20:53+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/sp-jsoccer-a-20160402.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jsoccer-a-20160402.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Urawa's Tomoaki Makino attempts an overhead kick during Friday night's 2-1 win over Ventforet Kofu at Saitama Stadium.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/01/more-sports/sunwolves-shed-underdog-tag-for-kings-clash/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-01T22:35:48+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/sp-rugby-a-20160402.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-rugby-a-20160402.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Sunwolves (in orange) take on the Southern Kings in South Africa on Saturday having lost their opening four Super Rugby fixtures.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/01/baseball/japanese-baseball/norimoto-strikes-12-eagles-slay-lions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-01T22:37:00+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/sp-jball-a-20160402.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20160402.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tohoku Rakuten's Takahiro Norimoto delivers during the Eagles' 4-2 win over the Lions on Friday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/02/baseball/mlb/yankees-tap-matsui-throw-first-pitch/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-02T12:38:21+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/sp-briefs1-a-20160403.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-briefs1-a-20160403.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hideki Matsui]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/02/baseball/japanese-baseball/matsui-angry-about-betting-scandal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-02T19:55:58+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/02/more-sports/judo/heavyweight-harasawa-earns-first-national-invitational-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-02T20:11:04+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/sp-judo-a-20160403.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-judo-a-20160403.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Judoka Hisayoshi Harasawa (right) competes against Ryu Shichinohe in the men's over 100-kg division final at the National Weight Category Championships  on Saturday at Fukuoka Kokusai Center.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/02/basketball/akita-star-roby-saw-brother-martin-a-longtime-nba-standout-as-inspiration/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-02T21:18:16+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/sp-ed-a-20160403.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20160403.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Akita Northern Happinets star Richard Roby (right) has helped the bj-league club earn championship runner-up finishes in each of the last two seasons. Roby is the team's leading scorer (20.1 points per game) this season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/02/baseball/japanese-baseball/tigers-iwasada-fans-12-in-stellar-outing-against-punchless-baystars/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-02T22:38:45+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/sp-jball-a-20160403.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20160403.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tigers starter Yuta Iwasada pitches against the BayStars on Saturday at Yokohama Stadium. Hanshin defeated Yokohama 5-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/02/soccer/j-league/frontale-stay-unbeaten-fail-to-overtake-first-place-reds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-02T23:03:54+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/sp-jsoccer-a-20160403.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jsoccer-a-20160403.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kawasaki Frontale's Elsinho gestures after scoring the tying goal in the first half against the Kashima Antlers on Saturday in Kawasaki. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/02/basketball/hamamatsu-relies-on-outside-shooting-to-edge-iwate/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-02T23:18:18+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/03/more-sports/golf/miyazato-falls-behind-leader-thompson-ana-inspiration/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-03T15:49:20+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/sp-golf-a-20160404.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-golf-a-20160404.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ai Miyazato plays a shot during the third round of the ANA Inspiration in Rancho Mirage, California, on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/03/more-sports/sunwolves-fall-short-loss-kings/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-03T15:52:08+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/sp-rugby-a-20160404.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-rugby-a-20160404.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Sunwolves' Yu Tamura runs at the Southern Kings defense during their match on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/03/soccer/kagawa-marks-100th-bundesliga-appearance-goal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-03T16:22:47+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/sp-soccer-a-20160404.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-soccer-a-20160404.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shinji Kagawa controls the ball during Borussia Dortmund's 3-2 win over Werder Bremen on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/03/baseball/mlb/darvish-start-season-15-day-dl/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-03T17:10:00+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/03/more-sports/judo/world-champion-ono-triumphs-national-invitational-judo-tourney/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-03T17:50:38+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/sp-judo-a-20160404.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-judo-a-20160404.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shohei Ono (above) takes on Riki Nakaya in the men's 73-kg final at the national invitational weight class championship in Fukuoka on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/03/baseball/japanese-baseball/laird-turns-style-fighters-hawks/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-03T20:08:32+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/sp-jason-a-20160404.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20160404.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hokkaido Nippon Ham's Brandon Laird watches after hitting a three-run home run in the sixth inning of the Fighters' 4-3 win over the Hawks at Tokyo Dome on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/03/more-sports/gymnastics/gymnast-uchimura-claims-ninth-straight-national-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-03T22:13:26+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-gymnastics-a-20160404.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kohei Uchimura performs at the national gymnastics championships at Yoyogi National Gymnasium on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/03/basketball/heatdevils-pound-hapless-lightning/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-03T23:06:51+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/04/more-sports/golf/miyazato-collapses-as-ko-wins-second-major/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-04T15:40:18+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-golf-a-20160405.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ai Miyazato lines up a first-hole putt at the ANA Inspiration on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/04/figure-skating/hanyu-ten-settle-differences/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-04T18:24:37+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/04/soccer/j-league/urawa-confident-beating-asian-champions-guangzhou/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-04T22:04:02+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-urawa-a-20160405.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yosuke Kashiwagi (left) and his Urawa Reds teammates are aiming to take the scalp of Asian champions Guangzhou Evergrande when they meet in the Asian Champions League on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/05/more-sports/ota-makes-japans-olympic-fencing-team/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-05T16:46:56+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/05/baseball/japanese-baseball/olympic-organizers-want-jingu-shuttered-six-months/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-05T17:48:30+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/05/more-sports/boxing-2/former-lightweight-champ-kimura-retires/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-05T20:31:07+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/05/more-sports/pocock-receives-three-week-suspension-neck-grab/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-05T20:31:19+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/05/figure-skating/bogus-boston-robs-miyahara-medal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-05T21:07:00+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ice-time-c-20160406.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Satoko Miyahara skates during a practice session at the world championships in Boston last week.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/05/general/time-japan-transformed-vogelsong-clutch-playoff-pitcher/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-05T22:51:24+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-mas-a-20160406.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Ryan Vogelsong, who pitched for the Hanshin Tigers and Orix Buffaloes from 2007-09, played key roles on the San Francisco Giants' title-winning teams in 2012 and 2014.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/05/baseball/japanese-baseball/tigers-rookie-takayama-pounds-four-hits-rout-giants/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-05T23:11:17+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20160406.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Tigers' Shun Takayama strokes a two-run single off the Giants' Aaron Poreda in the sixth inning at Tokyo Dome on Tuesday. Hanshin defeated Yomiuri 8-2.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/05/more-sports/swimming/kitajima-stunned-failing-qualify-rio-100-meter-breaststroke/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-05T23:18:29+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-swim-a-20160406.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kosuke Kitajima competes in the men's 100-meter breaststroke final at the national championships on Tuesday at Tokyo Tatsumi International Swimming Center. Kitajima finished second in 59.93 seconds.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/05/soccer/muto-header-propels-reds-past-evergrande/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-06T11:15:18+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ACL-a-20160406.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Urawa Reds' Yosuke Kashiwagi heads the ball against Guangzhou Evergrande on Tuesday in an Asian Champions League Group H match in Saitama. Urawa won 1-0.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/06/soccer/jfa-hopes-to-have-nadeshiko-manager-in-place-before-friendly-against-u-s/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-06T19:36:55+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/06/baseball/mlb/darvish-tosses-50-pitches-in-bullpen/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-06T19:37:05+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/06/baseball/japanese-baseball/fighters-pitcher-arihara-to-miss-start-with-back-sprain/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-06T21:31:43+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/06/baseball/japanese-baseball/hawks-kawashima-not-angry-over-being-injured-by-former-teammates-slide/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-06T21:58:19+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/sp-kawashima-a-20160407.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kawashima-a-20160407.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Fighters' Kensuke Tanaka slides into Hawks infielder Keizo Kawashima during their game on Sunday Tokyo Dome.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/06/soccer/gamba-suffers-third-defeat-in-asian-champions-league/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-06T23:13:42+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/06/baseball/japanese-baseball/despaigne-marines-overpower-hawks/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-06T23:14:02+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20160407.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Marines slugger Alfredo Despaigne celebrates with his teammates after his home run against the Hawks on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/06/soccer/defending-champion-kashima-earns-first-victory-in-nabisco-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-06T23:53:44+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jsoccer-a-20160407.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kashima's Yasushi Endo celebrates following his goal against Nagoya during their Nabisco Cup match on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/06/more-sports/swimming/hagino-qualifies-for-rio-olympics-in-two-more-events/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-07T10:11:23+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/sp-swim-a-20160407.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-swim-a-20160407.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kosuke Hagino dives into the pool at the start of the men's 200-meter freestyle at the national championships on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/07/soccer/morishige-double-lifts-tokyo-past-jiangsu/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-07T11:41:17+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/sp-acl-a-20160408.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-acl-a-20160408.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[FC Tokyo's Masato Morishige (left) competes for the ball with Jiangsu FC's Ramires on Wednesday night. Tokyo won 2-1.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/07/more-sports/sunwolves-ring-changes-stormers-clash/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-07T17:47:58+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/07/more-sports/badminton-stars-momota-tago-visited-illegal-casino/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-07T21:28:43+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-badminton-a-20160408.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kento Momota plays a shot during his men's singles semifinal match against China's Xue Song at the Yonex-Sunrise India Open 2016 badminton tournament in New Delhi on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/07/soccer/nagatomo-sign-extension-inter-source/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-07T22:35:14+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/07/baseball/japanese-baseball/tigers-pounce-giants-youngster-taira-reliever-tsuchida/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-07T23:00:50+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/sp-jball-a-20160408.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20160408.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Tigers' Randy Messenger is congratulated by teammates moments after his two-run single in the fourth inning against the Giants on Thursday at Tokyo Dome. Hanshin defeated Yomiuri 10-1.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/07/more-sports/swimming/kitajima-secures-spot-200-meter-breaststroke-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-07T23:17:42+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/sp-swim-a-20160408.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-swim-a-20160408.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kosuke Kitajima swims in a men's 200-meter breaststroke semifinal heat on Thursday at the national championships at Tokyo Tatsumi International Swimming Center. Kitajima qualified for the final by placing third overall.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/07/basketball/third-division-assignment-spell-trouble-kanazawa-samuraiz/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-07T23:19:52+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/07/basketball/passing-skills-elevate-sendais-game/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-08T11:10:23+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-notebook-a-20160408.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sendai forward Jamal Boykin, a quality passer, has played a pivotal role in leading the team's efficient offense this season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/08/basketball/former-evessa-star-lottich-named-new-valparaiso-head-coach/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-08T15:57:06+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20160409.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Former Osaka Evessa star Matt Lottich speaks at his introductory news conference on Thursday, when he was named the new Valparaiso University men's basketball coach.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/07/more-sports/sailor-shiraishi-prepares-prestigious-global-odyssey/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-08T17:25:41+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20160408.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sailor Kojiro Shiraishi will become the first Asian to participate in the quadrennial Vendée Globe, an around-the-world race, in November.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/08/soccer/payet-west-ham-defying-expectations-as-showdown-with-arsenal-looms/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-08T18:47:57+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-report-a-20160409.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[West Ham striker Dimitri Payet is on track to earn a place in either the Europa League or the prestigious Champions League.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/08/soccer/nagatomo-finalizes-three-year-contract-extension-with-inter-milan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-08T22:00:01+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yuto Nagatomo]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/08/baseball/japanese-baseball/tigers-rookie-takayama-having-early-success-in-npb/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-08T23:10:25+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20160409.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Rookie outfielder Shun Takayama has impressed the Tigers coaches with his play early this season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/08/basketball/iwate-escapes-with-victory-sends-tokyo-to-38th-consecutive-defeat/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-08T23:10:57+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/08/baseball/japanese-baseball/dragons-ono-earns-complete-game-victory-over-giants/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-08T23:21:41+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/sp-jball-a-20160409.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20160409.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Chunichi Dragons left-hander Yudai Ono earned his second win of the season on Friday in a 3-2 triumph over the Yomiuri Giants at Nagoya Dome. Ono allowed five hits over nine innings.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/09/baseball/mlb/kawasaki-called-triple/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-09T19:20:02+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-briefs1-a-20160410.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Munenori Kawasaki]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/09/baseball/appreciating-unforgettable-career-of-broadcaster-scully/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-09T19:25:12+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp wayne-a 201604010]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Vin Scully is seen in 1993 during the Los Angeles Dodgers' postseason trip to Fukuoka.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/09/more-sports/sunwolves-lose-big-stormers-south-africa/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-09T20:15:57+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-rugby-b-20160410.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Sunwolves' Yasutaka Sasakura is tackled by the Stormers' Juan de Jongh on Friday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/09/soccer/kiyotake-provides-assist-for-hannover-in-2-2-draw/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-09T21:38:03+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/09/baseball/japanese-baseball/mejia-makita-guide-lions-past-rival-marines/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-09T21:38:22+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20160410.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Lions' Ernesto Mejia hits a go-ahead solo blast in the sixth inning against the Marines on Saturday at QVC Marine Field. Seibu beat Chiba Lotte 5-4.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/09/more-sports/table-tennis-standout-hirano-drops-final-match-of-distinguished-career/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-09T23:06:57+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-andrew-a-20160410.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kosuke Hagino swims the freestyle portion of the 200-meter individual medley final at the national championships on Saturday at Tokyo Tatsumi International Swimming Center. Hagino won the race in 1 minute, 55.07 seconds, breaking his own national record.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Sunwolves' Yuki Yatomi runs with the ball during the team's Super Rugby match against the Stormers on Friday in Cape Town.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hideki Matsuyama gestures on the 18th green during the third round of the Masters on Saturday in Augusta, Georgia.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2016-04-10T19:26:53+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Reds' Shinzo Koroki (right) competes against Marinos defender Fabio on Sunday in Yokohama.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Eagles pitcher Yoshinao Kamata (left) and infielder Eigoro Mogi celebrate after Rakuten's win over Nippon Ham on Sunday in Sendai.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nanako Fujita leads the field aboard Sunny Days during the ninth race on Sunday at Fukushima Racecourse.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hamamatsu guard Masahiro Oguchi (3), seen in action against Aisin in a preseason game, remains a key contributor for the defending bj-league champions at age 40. He scored 14 points in Saturday's 79-74 win over Takamatsu.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan head coach Norimasa Hirai (top row, far left) and some of the members of the national team for the Rio de Janeiro Olympics pose for a photo at Tokyo's National Training Center on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2016-04-11T17:54:20+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2016-04-11T17:59:44+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Leicester City's Shinji Okazaki goes down under a tackle from Sunderland's Jan Kirchhoff at the Stadium of Light on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/11/soccer/olympic-coach-teguramori-warns-players-gambling/</loc>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan Under-23 manager Makoto Teguramori puts his players through their paces at a training camp in Shizuoka Prefecture on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/12/more-sports/swimming/mcevoy-smokes-field-at-australian-swim-trials/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-12T15:28:26+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2016-04-12T17:00:30+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-nba-report-a-20160413.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Golden State's Stephen Curry (right) has had to overcome physical disadvantages and recurring injuries to become an NBA star.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/12/more-sports/top-league-boss-coetzee-hired-lead-springboks/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-12T21:44:00+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2016-04-12T23:10:46+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Eagles right-hander Kota Futaki (right) commemorates his first career victory in Nippon Professional Baseball on Tuesday in Sendai. He tossed a complete game as Chiba Lotte beat the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles 7-1.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mao Asada speaks at a public event on Tuesday in Tokyo.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/12/soccer/japan-placed-tough-group-b-last-qualifying-round/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-13T10:41:50+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Vahid Halilhodzic]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/13/soccer/j-league/early-j-league-pace-setters-lay-down-title-credentials/</loc>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/13/baseball/mlb/tanaka-iwakuma-set-to-face-off/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-13T18:35:48+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2016-04-13T21:30:57+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kawasaki Frontale's Yoshito Okubo celebrates with fans after scoring against Sagan Tosu on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tokyo Apache head coach Bob Hill transformed the now-defunct franchise, including guard Jumpei Nakama (pictured) into a vastly improved team in the weeks before the March 11, 2011, disasters.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yomiuri's Tomoyuki Sugano pitches during the Giants' 8-0 win over the Swallows at Jingu Stadium on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2016-04-14T10:18:30+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2016-04-14T13:42:01+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2016-04-14T13:43:25+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2016-04-14T19:44:49+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Rie Kaneto smiles from the podium after the women's 200-meter breaststroke at the national championships on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/14/more-sports/track-field/marathon-runner-noguchi-ready-to-announce-retirement-sources/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-14T19:56:57+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Marathon runner Mizuki Noguchi is seen with her gold medal at the 2004 Athens Olympics.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/14/basketball/ryukyu-setting-pace-final-season-winds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-14T20:32:29+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ryukyu star Anthony McHenry, seen in a file photo from December, has played a pivotal role in leading the Golden Kings to a league-best 38-10 record through Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/14/baseball/japanese-baseball/marines-ace-wakui-improves-4-0/</loc>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20160415.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Marines hurler Hideaki Wakui pitches during the series finale against the Eagles on Thursday at Kobo Stadium. Chiba Lotte defeated Tohoku Rakuten 9-2 to wrap up a three-game sweep.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/15/soccer/japan-handed-tough-olympic-assignment/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-15T13:49:04+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2016-04-15T16:58:43+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-andrew-a-20160416.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kosuke Hagino competes in the men's 200-meter individual medley during the national championships on April 9.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/15/more-sports/track-field/athens-gold-medalist-noguchi-ends-career/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-15T20:19:46+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-noguchi-a-20160416.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mizuki Noguchi crosses the finish line to win gold in the women's marathon at the 2004 Athens Olympics. Noguchi was also the 2003 silver medalist at the world championships.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/15/soccer/sunderland-boss-allardyce-knows-pressure-of-relegation-battles/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-15T20:40:27+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-premier-a-20160416.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Norwich's Jonny Howson (left) and Gary O'Neil react to a decision by the referee during a match against Crystal Palace on April 9 at Selhurst Park]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/15/baseball/japanese-baseball/fighters-pound-marines-starter-furuya/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-15T23:22:44+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20160416.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Fighters' Brandon Laird slugs a two-run home run in the third inning against the Marines on Friday at Sapporo Dome. Hokkaido Nippon Ham beat Chiba Lotte 13-3.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/15/soccer/j-league/striker-oliveira-scores-lone-goal-reysols-triumph-gamba/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-15T23:24:44+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jsoccer-b-20160416.jpg]]></image:title>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/16/baseball/u-s-taps-leyland-wbc-manager/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-16T14:40:53+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2016-04-16T14:41:41+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-BRI-kawasaki-a-20160417.jpg]]></image:title>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/16/more-sports/cheetahs-crush-hapless-sunwolves/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-16T16:15:08+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sunwolves-a-20160417.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Sunwolves' Derek Carpenter (center) is tackled by two Cheetahs players on Friday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/16/soccer/kiyotake-sakai-play-part-in-hannover-triumph/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-16T20:27:36+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2016-04-16T20:27:42+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2016-04-16T20:30:03+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-quake-a-20160417.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Avispa Fukuoka manager Masami Ihara meets the media after his club's match was called off on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/16/soccer/j-league/frontales-okubo-notches-brace-in-victory-over-fc-tokyo/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-16T22:11:39+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jsoccer-a-20160417.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kawasaki Frontale's Yoshito Okubo (left) scores one of his two goals on Saturday against FC Tokyo. Frontale beat FC Tokyo 4-2.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/16/baseball/japanese-baseball/cruz-relief-corps-guide-giants-past-carp/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-16T23:05:51+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20160417.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Giants' Luis Cruz, who belted a go-ahead home run in the fifth inning, is the center of attention at Tokyo Dome on Saturday. Yomiuri defeated the Hiroshima Carp 6-5.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/16/more-sports/japan-men-women-advance-to-singapore-open-doubles-finals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-16T23:25:15+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/16/basketball/nashs-42-point-night-ignites-fukushima/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-16T23:25:32+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/17/more-sports/track-field/tanii-wins-50-km-walk-national-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-17T18:02:50+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-BRI-athletics-a-20160418.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Takayuki Tanii crosses the line to win the 50-km walk national title on Sunday in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/17/more-sports/football/trail-blazer-shojima-looking-make-history-ucla/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-17T18:15:41+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/sp-kaz-a-20160418.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20160418.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tatsuaki Shojima (58) takes part in a practice with the UCLA Bruins last month.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/17/soccer/southampton-defender-yoshida-offers-help-quake-victims/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-17T18:20:24+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-yoshida-a-20160418.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Southampton defender and Nagasaki Prefecture native Maya Yoshida (right) has pledged to help the victims of the Kyushu earthquakes.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/17/baseball/japanese-baseball/murata-keeps-focus-lift-giants-past-carp/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-17T19:29:42+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20160418.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yomiuri's Shuichi Murata hits a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning of the Giants' 2-1 win over the Carp at Tokyo Dome on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/17/more-sports/horse-racing/dee-majesty-claims-satsuki-sho-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-17T20:07:13+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-horse-a-20160418.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dee Majesty leads the field during the Satsuki-sho on Sunday at Nakayama Racecourse in Funabashi, Chiba Prefecture.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/17/more-sports/judo/yamabe-wins-national-judo-crown-book-rio-berth/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-17T20:07:35+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-judo-a-20160418.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Megumi Tachimoto (left) and Kanae Yamabe compete in the final of the national judo championships in Yokohama on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/18/soccer/mainz-striker-muto-forego-surgery/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-18T16:59:27+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/18/baseball/japanese-baseball/baseball-players-union-seeks-free-agency-preview/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-18T22:32:08+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/18/baseball/japanese-baseball/baseball-pauses-reflect-kyushu-earthquakes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-18T23:18:08+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/sp-jason-a-20160419.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20160419.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hawks star Seiichi Uchikawa wipes away a tear during his hero interview on Friday in Fukuoka.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/18/more-sports/badminton-association-says-another-player-visited-casino/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-18T23:18:53+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-badminton-a-20160419.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nippon Badminton Association chief executive Kinji Zeniya speaks to reporters on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/19/baseball/japanese-baseball/johnson-picks-slack-carp-enter-post-maeda-era/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-19T16:52:04+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/sp-jason-a-20160420.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20160420.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hiroshima pitcher Kris Johnson is 2-1 through four starts this year with a 1.53 ERA.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/19/basketball/nba/warriors-kobe-serve-unprecedented-drama-end-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-19T16:52:31+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-mas-a-20160420.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kobe Bryant scored 60 points in the final game of his 20-year NBA career last Wednesday against the Utah Jazz.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/19/more-sports/badminton-association-warns-nishimura-casino-visit/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-19T18:52:54+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/19/more-sports/kobe-appoints-ex-wallabies-assistant-mckay-new-coach/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-19T19:23:46+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/19/more-sports/winless-sunwolves-add-kubota-spears-kitagawa-training-squad/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-19T19:42:41+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/19/sumo/pictures-hakuho-headlines-somber-spring-sumo-festival-yasukuni-shrine/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-19T21:10:48+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/sp-harusumo-a-20160420.jpg</image:loc>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sumo wrestlers compete during the annual Honozumo ceremonial sumo tournament dedicated to the Yasukuni Shrine on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/19/soccer/suwon-eliminates-gamba-asian-champions-league/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-19T22:00:35+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/sp-ACL-a-20160420.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ACL-a-20160420.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Gamba Osaka's Takashi Usami (right) controls the ball against the Suwon Samsung Bluewings in the Asian Champions League on Tuesday in Suita, Osaka Prefecture. The Bluewings defeated Gamba 2-1.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/19/baseball/japanese-baseball/buffaloes-koyano-bashes-game-winning-homer-11th-eagles/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-19T23:07:14+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/sp-jball-a-20160420.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20160420.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Buffaloes' Eiichi Koyano slugs a go-ahead home run in the 11th inning against the Eagles on Tuesday night at Tokyo Dome. Koyano hit a pair of home runs in Orix's 3-2 victory over Tohoku Rakuten.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/20/more-sports/track-field/bolt-eyes-three-peat-world-record-rio-olympics/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-20T12:23:18+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/sp-bolt-a-20160421.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-bolt-a-20160421.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt (right) poses with Brazilian soccer legend Pele at a sponsor's event in New York on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/20/soccer/nadeshiko-to-play-extra-match-against-u-s/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-20T16:37:14+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/20/basketball/jets-lead-way-in-push-to-attract-fans-ahead-of-b-league-launch/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-20T17:15:58+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/sp-notebook-a-20160421.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-notebook-a-20160421.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Chiba Jets play the Kumamoto Volters at Funabashi Arena in late February.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/17/basketball/phoenix-end-golden-kings-franchise-record-winning-streak/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-20T19:19:18+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/sp-ed-a-20160418.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20160418.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hamamatsu Higashimikawa Phoenix coach Tomoya Higashino, seen in a file photo from September 2015, guided his club to an 84-77 win over the Ryukyu Golden Kings on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/20/baseball/japanese-baseball/matsuzaka-struggles-in-outing-on-farm/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-20T23:01:39+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/20/baseball/japanese-baseball/tateyama-sidelined-after-elbow-surgery/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-20T23:01:50+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/20/general/ota-sets-sights-on-fencing-gold-in-rio/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-20T23:04:45+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/sp-fencing-a-20160421.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-fencing-a-20160421.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yuki Ota speaks during a news conference on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/20/soccer/japan-olympic-soccer-team-to-face-ghana-in-charity-match-for-kyushu-relief-efforts/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-20T23:04:57+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/20/soccer/fc-tokyo-misses-out-on-chance-to-advance-in-asian-champions-league/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-20T23:05:14+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/sp-jsoccer-a-20160421.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jsoccer-a-20160421.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[FC Tokyo players react after their Asian Champions League loss on Wednesday night.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/20/baseball/japanese-baseball/surging-hawks-extend-winning-streak-to-eight/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-20T23:08:27+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/sp-jball-a-20160421.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20160421.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[SoftBank's Yuichi Honda returns to the dugout after scoring on Shuhei Fukuda's two-run triple in the sixth inning on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/21/soccer/kagawa-plays-central-role-dortmund-beats-berlin/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-21T17:53:06+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/sp-soccer-a-20160422.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-soccer-a-20160422.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dortmund's Shinji Kagawa (left) competes against a Hertha player during their German Cup semifinal]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/21/more-sports/japans-asia-rugby-championship-team-features-little-experience/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-21T22:09:15+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/21/more-sports/sunwolves-coach-hammett-decides-sweeping-changes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-21T23:05:22+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-srugby-a-20160422.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Derek Carpenter scores a try for the Sunwolves during their match against the Cheetahs on April, 15.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/21/baseball/japanese-baseball/yoh-home-run-helps-fighters-tame-lions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-21T23:06:05+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20160422.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Fighters' Daikan Yoh celebrates after his home run against the Lions on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/21/basketball/rookie-sensation-nash-raising-profile-firebonds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-22T12:19:18+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20160422.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fukushima Firebonds rookie Le'Bryan Nash is the bj-league's leading scorer with 26.8 points per game.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/22/soccer/unloved-managers-lead-clubs-showdown-f-cup-semifinals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-22T17:40:36+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-premier-a-20160423.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal could take some of the pressure off himself with a win on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/22/more-sports/after-blowout-loss-winless-sunwolves-seek-better-performance-against-jaguares/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-22T19:17:55+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/22/more-sports/track-field/kenyan-president-authorizes-anti-doping-bill/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-22T19:59:13+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/22/soccer/ex-nadeshiko-japan-coach-to-begin-new-challenge-as-jumonji-university-vp/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-22T19:59:31+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/22/more-sports/football/kawaguchi-developed-unique-training-skills-overseas/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-22T21:47:55+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-hiroshi-a-20160423.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Trainer Masafumi Kawaguchi, a former NFL Europe player, speaks during an interview with The Japan Times on March 29.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/22/basketball/yokohama-cruises-past-tokyo/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-22T22:59:20+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/22/baseball/japanese-baseball/otosaka-spoils-giants-shutout-ambitions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-22T23:33:52+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20160423.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[BayStars pinch hitter Tomo Otosaka hits a game-tying home run off Giants closer Hirokazu Sawamura in the ninth inning on Friday night at Tokyo Dome. The game ended in a 1-1 tie after 12 innings.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/23/more-sports/horse-racing/fujita-injured-in-fall/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-23T17:39:59+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/23/baseball/will-swallows-become-a-gypsy-team-in-2020/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-23T19:19:08+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/23/baseball/japanese-baseball/carp-hurler-kuroda-maintains-mastery-of-tigers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-23T22:49:33+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/sp-jball-a-20160424.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20160424.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Carp starter Hiroki Kuroda held the Tigers scoreless for seven innings on Saturday at Mazda Stadium. Hiroshima defeated Hanshin 3-2.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/24/basketball/steady-evessa-beat-rival-golden-kings/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-24T20:06:13+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/24/baseball/japanese-baseball/mejia-hits-three-homers-carry-lions-past-eagles/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-24T20:44:24+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/sp-jball-a-20160425.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20160425.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Lions' Ernesto Mejia hits a solo home run (left), is congratulated by his teammates after a two-run home run (center) and rounds the bases after hitting a grand slam on Sunday at Seibu Prince Dome.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/24/soccer/nagatomo-hopes-to-play-for-japan-in-rio-olympics/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-24T21:31:33+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/24/baseball/mlb/banned-pitcher-kasahara-opens-gambling/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-24T21:31:58+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/24/soccer/j-league/urawa-moves-into-first-place-after-knocking-kawasaki-off-j-league-perch/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-24T23:00:37+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/sp-andrew-a-20160425.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-andrew-a-20160425.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Reds players acknowledge their supporters after a 1-0 win over Frontale on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/24/baseball/japanese-baseball/carp-slugger-eldred-putting-pressure-cl-pitchers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-24T23:01:28+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/sp-jason-a-20160425.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20160425.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Hiroshima Carp's Brad Eldred has been a tough out for opposing pitchers early this season.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/24/basketball/joho-dials-vintage-performance-eastern-conference-champion-toyama/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-24T23:06:00+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20160425.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Toyama Grouses guard Masashi Joho (31), seen in a file photo, scored 27 points in Sunday's regular-season finale against the Aomori Wat's. The Grouses recorded a 98-90 victory over the Wat's in Toyama.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/25/sumo/kotoyuki-ikioi-named-new-sekiwake-for-summer-sumo-tournament/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-25T17:23:56+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/sp-sumo-a-20160426.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20160426.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Newly promoted sekiwake Kotoyuki (left) points to his name on the new ranking for the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament with his stable master, Sadogatake, sitting at his side during a news conference in Matsudo, Chiba Prefecture, on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/25/baseball/japanese-baseball/fukuura-clock-race-reach-2000-hit-mark/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-25T19:56:01+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/sp-jason-a-20160426.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20160426.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Chiba Lotte Marines veteran Kazuya Fukuura (9) is 88 hits away from 2,000.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/25/more-sports/hirano-mizutani-win-polish-open/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-25T21:00:42+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/25/soccer/j-league/fc-tokyos-nakajima-ligament-damage/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-25T21:01:00+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/25/soccer/jfa-targeting-takakura-nadeshiko-japan-post/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-25T22:53:41+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/25/baseball/japanese-baseball/hawks-top-unions-annual-payroll-ranking-first-time/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-25T23:03:48+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20160426.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The average salary of union members on the Hawks' 70-man roster is ¥69.6 million this year.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/26/baseball/japanese-baseball/tokyo-2020-chiefs-discuss-jingu-stadium-use-with-officials/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-26T14:23:54+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/26/basketball/gaines-gets-work-japans-womens-hoop-team/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-26T17:02:26+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20160427.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Corey Gaines instructs Japan's women's basketball team while assistant coach Tom Hovasse looks on.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/26/basketball/nba/thibodeau-make-timberwolves-genuine-contenders/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-26T18:18:03+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-nba-report-a-20160427.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Minnesota Timberwolves have hired former Chicago Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau as their new coach and president of basketball operations.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/26/more-sports/boxing-2/uchiyama-unfazed-ahead-12th-straight-title-defense/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-26T18:18:12+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/sp-boxing-a-20160427.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-boxing-a-20160427.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Jezreel Corrales (left) and Takashi Uchiyama pose at Tuesday's weigh-in ahead of their WBA super featherweight title fight at Ota City General Gymnasium.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/26/baseball/japanese-baseball/eagles-gomes-returns-u-s-family-issues/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-26T19:53:30+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/26/figure-skating/hanyu-sidelined-foot-injury/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-26T20:02:10+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/26/soccer/japan-u-23-squad-face-south-africa-june-friendly/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-26T21:51:19+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/26/soccer/jfa-verge-hiring-takakura-next-nadeshiko-japan-coach-sources/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-26T21:52:17+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/26/soccer/jfa-boss-tashima-eager-put-end-j-league-schedule-debate/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-26T22:33:52+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kozo Tashima]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/26/baseball/japanese-baseball/carp-veteran-arai-joins-2000-hit-club/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-26T23:15:00+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20160427.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Carp's Takahiro Arai bashes a third-inning double for his 2,000th career hit on Tuesday against the Swallows at Jingu Stadium. Hiroshima beat Tokyo Yakult 11-3.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/27/olympics/two-time-olympic-weightlifting-champion-kono-dies-at-85/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-27T19:09:15+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/27/baseball/mlb/new-mlb-slide-rule-may-open-door-japanese-infielders/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-27T21:34:11+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp infielders-a 20160428]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tsuyoshi Nishioka, who suffered a broken leg in 2011 when the Yankees’ Nick Swisher slid into him while trying to break up a double play, was a second baseman for the Minnesota Twins from 2011-2012.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/27/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/teenage-snowboarder-admits-to-marijuana-while-use-on-u-s-tour/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-27T22:13:17+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/27/soccer/takakura-hired-as-first-female-manager-of-nadeshiko-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-27T22:22:33+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/sp-nadeshiko-a-20160428.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-nadeshiko-a-20160428.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[New Nadeshiko Japan manager Asako Takakura (center) poses with JFA president Kozo Tashima (right) and Junko Imai, head of Japan's women's teams, during her introductory news conference on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/27/baseball/japanese-baseball/wada-uchikawa-lift-hawks-over-buffaloes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-27T23:07:30+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20160428.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hawks starter Tsuyoshi Wada pitches against the Buffaloes on Wednesday. Wada threw six scoreless innings to earn his third win of the season.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/27/more-sports/boxing-2/corrales-stuns-reigning-champion-uchiyama-in-second-round/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-28T11:47:47+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/sp-kaz-a-20160428.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20160428.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Jezreel Corrales punches Takashi Uchiyama during their bout on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/28/baseball/japanese-baseball/baystars-end-plan-sign-mcbride/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-28T18:03:23+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/28/soccer/j-league/iwatas-bothroyd-injures-left-ankle/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-28T18:03:37+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/28/soccer/j-league/antlers-colombian-squad-square-off-suruga-bank-championship/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-28T19:56:22+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/28/soccer/japans-european-based-standouts-not-expected-compete-rio-overage-players/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-28T21:32:52+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/28/more-sports/golf/aoki-establishes-record-oldest-player-jgto-tour/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-28T21:35:38+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-golf-aoki-a-20160429.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Isao Aoki plays at the Nagoya Golf Club on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/28/baseball/japanese-baseball/suganos-scoreless-streak-halted-30-innings/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-28T23:03:30+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2016-04-28T23:08:09+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[John Stanton (left) speaks at a news conference in Seattle on Wednesday as current Seattle Mariners Chairman and CEO Howard Lincoln looks on.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2016-04-29T17:16:43+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2016-04-29T19:11:11+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-premier-a-20160430.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shinji Okazaki and Leicester are in the driver's seat in the Premier League.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/29/olympics/show-jumper-keach-returning-olympics-28-years/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-29T19:55:45+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2016-04-29T21:06:32+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20160428.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The 89ers' Wendell White was named the bj-league's 2015-16 regular-season MVP on Wednesday. White, who also won in 2009-10, is the second player to win the award twice.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2016-04-29T21:09:41+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2016-04-29T21:28:03+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-BRI-jsoccer-a-20160430.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Reds' Yuki Muto takes a shot as Grampus' Kisho Yano tries to defend on Friday afternoon in Saitama.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/29/baseball/japanese-baseball/baystars-tsutsugo-sidelined-muscle-strain/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-29T21:32:24+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2016-04-29T22:13:02+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kasahara-a-20160430.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Former Yomiuri pitcher Shoki Kasahara is one of four Giants pitchers found to have gambled on baseball.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2016-04-29T22:16:46+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2016-04-29T23:04:32+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20160430.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Marines hurler Hideaki Wakui greets fans after Friday's game against the Fighters at QVC Marine Field. Chiba Lotte defeated Hokkaido Nippon Ham  4-3.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2016-04-29T23:06:06+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Takeshi Ojitani defeats Daiki Kamikawa at the open-weight National Judo Championship on Friday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/30/more-sports/horse-racing/fujita-gets-second-national-race-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-30T19:42:41+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/30/baseball/japanese-baseball/bogusevic-adjusting-npb-game/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-30T19:49:24+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20160501.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Buffaloes outfielder Brian Bogusevic says the competition in NPB is intense.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/30/olympics/gymnast-kato-judoka-nomura-included-on-top-100-all-time-olympians-list/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-30T21:06:17+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/30/soccer/j-league/antlers-fall-further-back-in-pursuit-of-first-stage-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-30T21:38:05+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-andrew-a-20160501.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Omiya Ardija's Ryo Okuji (left) and Kashima Antlers' Caio vie for the ball during Saturday's match in Saitama. The teams settled for a 0-0 draw.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/30/soccer/former-leicester-player-abe-praises-okazaki/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-30T21:38:34+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Striker Shinji Okazaki has scored six goals since moving to Leicester prior to the start of the current Premier League campaign.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/30/baseball/japanese-baseball/maru-blasts-two-homers-as-carp-maul-dragons/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-30T22:14:04+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20160501.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Carp slugger Yoshihiro Maru bashes his second three-run homer on Saturday, a sixth-inning shot, against the Dragons at Mazda Stadium. Hiroshima whipped Chunichi 12-2.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/30/more-sports/golf/ishikawa-pleased-with-progress-in-recovery-from-back-injury/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-30T22:24:02+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/30/basketball/mavunga-scores-40-in-shigas-playoff-opening-ot-triumph-over-hamamatsu/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-30T23:05:05+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/05/01/more-sports/track-field/mcleod-runs-fastest-110-meter-hurdles-time-2016/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-05-01T17:18:00+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/05/01/more-sports/golf/woods-return-memorial-sources/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-05-01T18:16:48+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/05/01/soccer/kagawa-helps-keep-dortmunds-title-hopes-alive/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-05-01T18:59:14+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-soccer-a-20160502.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Borussia Dortmund's Shinji Kagawa (right) controls the ball during his team's 5-1 win over Wolfsburg on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/05/01/more-sports/date-krumm-reveals-second-surgery-knee/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-05-01T20:57:00+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kimiko Date-Krumm]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/05/01/more-sports/horse-racing/take-tastes-tenno-sho-glory-seventh-time/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-05-01T21:15:42+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yutaka Take (foreground) rides Kitasan Black during the spring Tenno-sho at Kyoto Racecourse on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/05/01/baseball/japanese-baseball/fighters-ace-otani-takes-marines-earn-first-win-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-05-01T21:30:17+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hokkaido Nippon Ham's Shohei Otani pitches during the Fighters' 9-4 win over the Marines at QVC Marine Field on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/05/01/more-sports/takahashi-matsutomo-win-asian-badminton-doubles-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-05-01T22:19:40+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ayaka Takahashi plays a shot as partner Misaki Matsumoto looks on during the women's doubles final at the Asian Championships on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/05/01/basketball/conference-semifinals-set-opening-weekend-bj-league-playoff-action/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-05-01T23:10:27+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20160502.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Toyama Grouses guard Takeshi Mito, seen against the Yokohama B-Corsairs in a May 2013 file photo, scored seven points on Sunday in an Eastern Conference first-round playoff game. Toyama defeated the visiting Aomori Wat's 81-52.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/05/02/baseball/mlb/rangers-ace-darvish-shines-in-rehab-outing/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-05-02T14:40:23+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yu Darvish pitches during his rehab start for the Double-A Frisco RoughRiders on Sunday in Frisco, Texas.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/05/02/more-sports/judo/inoue-determined-help-japan-keep-pace-judo/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-05-02T18:29:35+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kosei Inoue speaks to a group of judoka in March.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/05/02/soccer/leicesters-vardy-named-football-writers-player-year/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-05-02T20:41:07+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy (right) became the first player to score in 11 successive Premier League matches this season.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/05/03/soccer/burnley-promoted-premier-league/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-05-03T19:49:03+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/05/03/more-sports/football/broncos-display-skill-eagles-lack-qb-dealings/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-05-03T19:52:11+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Eagles quarterback Sam Bradford, seen in a 2014 file photo when he played for the Rams, doesn't appear to be the team's long-term plan at the position. Philadelphia last week selected QB Carson Wentz with the No. 2 pick in the first round.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/05/03/soccer/referee-sato-selected-rio-games/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-05-03T20:28:57+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/05/03/baseball/japanese-baseball/giants-edge-carp-climb-back-first-place/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-05-03T22:37:43+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20160504.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Giants' Garrett Jones delivers a go-ahead double in the eighth inning against the Carp at Tokyo Dome on Tuesday. Yomiuri defeated Hiroshima 3-2.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/05/03/soccer/j-league/albirex-forward-silva-sidelined-muscle-strain/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-05-03T22:59:30+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/05/03/soccer/reds-reach-asian-champions-league-round-16/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-05-03T23:05:26+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jsoccer-a-20160504.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Urawa's Zlatan Ljubijankic takes a shot during an Asian Champions League Group H game against  the Pohang Steelers on Tuesday in Saitama. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/05/03/basketball/alvark-coach-ito-sticks-predecessors-focus-defense/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-05-04T00:30:06+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20160504.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Toyota head coach Takuma Ito, seen in a file photo from a recent NBL game, has guided the Alvark to the league's top seed for the playoffs.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/05/04/soccer/okazaki-in-wonderland-after-leicesters-premier-league-triumph/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-05-04T12:16:58+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-okazaki-a-20160505.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Leicester City's Shinji Okazaki arrives for training on Tuesday, a day after winning the Premier League title.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/05/04/more-sports/gymnastics/teramoto-takes-step-toward-rio-with-nhk-cup-triumph/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-05-04T21:35:52+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-gym-a-20160505.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Asuka Teramoto competes during the NHK Cup on Wednesday. Teramoto won the event.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/05/04/soccer/j-league/kawasaki-misses-chance-to-move-into-first-place-after-sendai-stalemate/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-05-04T21:39:23+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/05/04/baseball/japanese-baseball/baystars-kajitani-makes-immediate-impact-in-return/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-05-04T22:33:19+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[The BayStars' Takayuki Kajitani greets fans after Yokohama's win over Tokyo Yakult on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/05/04/soccer/tokyo-edges-binh-duong-to-reach-asian-champions-league-round-of-16/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-05-04T22:45:12+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-acl-a-20160505.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[FC Tokyo defender Masato Morishige heads the ball during his club's Asian Champions League match on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2016-05-05T16:15:10+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2016-05-05T16:25:34+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Penguins' Sidney Crosby reaches for the puck after being tripped by the Capitals' Jason Chimera in the first period of Wednesday's game in Pttsburgh.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2016-05-05T17:09:12+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2016-05-05T20:12:03+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2016-05-05T20:12:11+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/05/05/baseball/japanese-baseball/sugano-earns-complete-game-victory-carp/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-05-05T20:13:16+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20160506.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yomiuri Giants hurler Tomoyuki Sugano (right) and teammate Hayato Sakamato revel in the team's 4-2 win over the Hiroshima Carp on Thursday at Tokyo Dome.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/05/05/basketball/playoff-action-heats-conference-semifinals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-05-05T20:33:30+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20160506.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Osaka Evessa forward Lawrence Blackledge, seen when he played for the Iwate Big Bulls last season, and his teammates face the Ryukyu Golden Kings this weekend in the Western Conference semifinals.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/05/05/more-sports/japan-makes-four-changes-hong-kong-match/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-05-05T21:38:28+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2016-05-06T13:24:43+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-gymnastics-a-20160506.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kohei Uchimura competes on the horizontal bar during the NHK Cup on Thursday at Yoyogi National Gymnasium. Uchimura won the NHK Cup for the eighth straight time.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/05/06/soccer/title-clinched-relegation-battle-takes-center-stage/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-05-06T19:09:38+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-premier-a-20160507.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Norwich manager Alex Neil's team is trying to avoid relegation.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/05/06/more-sports/tago-plots-move-overseas-gambling-ban/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-05-06T19:52:07+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-tago-a-20160507.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kenichi Tago]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/05/06/soccer/striker-asano-named-to-japan-under-23-squad-for-friendly-against-ghana/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-05-06T19:52:33+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/05/06/more-sports/golf/miyazato-cards-2-under-70-in-opening-round/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-05-06T21:36:49+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/05/06/baseball/japanese-baseball/fighters-get-pair-runs-wild-pitch-decisive-sixth-inning-trounce-lions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-05-06T23:16:44+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20160507.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Fighters'  Daiki Asama (left) collides with Lions pitcher Kona Takahashi during the sixth inning at Seibu Prince Dome on Friday. Asama scored on the play when crew chief Masanobu Suginaga ruled that Takahashi obstructed the plate without the ball in Hokkaido Nippon Ham's 8-4 win over Seibu.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/16/basketball/aoki-maki-cherished-chance-to-play-for-hill/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-05-07T11:24:14+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20160417.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tokyo Apache guard Cohey Aoki was known for his clutch shots and solid all-around play during the now-defunct franchise's memorable existence.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/05/07/sumo/kisenosato-continues-hunt-elusive-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-05-07T17:02:40+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20160508.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ozeki Kisenosato (left) will strive again for his first Grand Sumo Tournament title at the Summer Basho starting on Sunday in Tokyo.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/05/07/baseball/mlb/darvish-makes-second-rehab-start/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-05-07T17:12:59+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/05/07/soccer/j-league/endo-aiming-medal-rio/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-05-07T17:41:25+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-andrew-a-20160508.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Urawa Reds defender Wataru Endo is playing well for the first-place club but is striving to improve his form ahead of this summer's Rio Olympics.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/05/07/baseball/gomes-left-eagles-before-opportunity-to-turn-season-around/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-05-07T19:07:42+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/05/07/more-sports/western-force-whip-sunwolves/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-05-07T19:14:49+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-rugby-a-20160508.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sunwolves wing Akihito Yamada scores a try against Western Force in Super Rugby action at Prince Chichibu Memorial Ground on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/05/07/baseball/japanese-baseball/umpire-cites-national-character-as-reason-for-home-plate-collision-rules/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-05-07T20:04:04+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/05/07/more-sports/japan-pounds-hong-kong-in-arc-match/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-05-07T21:06:29+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/05/07/baseball/japanese-baseball/viciedo-slugs-two-hrs-in-second-inning-to-power-dragons-past-giants/</loc>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Dragons' Dayan Viciedo bashes a pair of home runs in the second inning against the Giants on Saturday at Tokyo Dome. Chunichi defeated Yomiuri 8-1.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/05/07/basketball/toyama-stages-fourth-quarter-comeback-against-iwate-wins-12th-straight/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-05-07T23:08:10+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/05/08/more-sports/track-field/gatlin-keeps-focus-bolt-victory-kawasaki/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-05-08T20:29:56+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-andrew-a-20160509.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[American sprinter Justin Gatlin (second from left) races against Ryota Yamagata (left), Yoshihide Kiryu (third from left) and Abdul Hakim Sani Brown on Sunday in Kawasaki.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/05/08/baseball/japanese-baseball/suzuki-always-ready-contribute-carp/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-05-08T20:35:06+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20160509.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Outfielder Seiya Suzuki is trying to make the most of his opportunities with the Carp this season.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/05/08/sumo/kisenosato-hakuho-off-winning-starts/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-05-08T22:09:05+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20160509.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yokozuna Hakuho competes against Okinoumi on Sunday at Ryogoku Kokugikan.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/05/08/baseball/japanese-baseball/baystars-hurler-yamaguchi-stymies-carp/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-05-08T22:09:35+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20160509.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The BayStars celebrate after their victory over the Carp on Sunday in Hiroshima.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/05/08/soccer/j-league/okubo-strikes-kawasaki-keeps-pressure-urawa/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-05-08T22:09:47+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jsoccer-a-20160509.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yoshito Okubo (13) heads in a goal for Kawasaki Frontale during a 2-1 win over Kashiwa Reysol on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/05/08/basketball/hannaryz-punch-ticket-final-four-win-lakestars/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-05-08T23:04:47+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20160509.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kyoto swingman Kyosuke Setoyama, seen in a file photo, dished out three assists in the Hannaryz's 88-77 win over the Lakestars in Sunday's Western Conference semifinals.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/05/08/more-sports/track-field/nakanishi-takakuwa-embrace-chance-compete-able-bodied-athletes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-05-08T23:04:56+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Maya Nakanishi is seen jumping during an event at Oita Bank Dome in an April 9, file photo.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/05/08/more-sports/boxing-2/inoue-yaegashi-retain-world-titles/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-05-08T23:10:23+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-boxing-a-20160509.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Naoya Inoue lands a blow during his bout against David Carmona on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/05/09/soccer/havenaar-breaks-okazakis-european-scoring-record/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-05-09T17:12:39+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-havenaar-a-20160510.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Den Haag's Mike Havenaar (left) chases the ball during his team's 1-1 draw with Heerenveen on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/05/09/baseball/japanese-baseball/former-yomiuri-infielder-gonzalez-remains-close-to-game/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-05-09T18:02:58+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20160510.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Former Yomiuri infielder Edgar Gonzalez will manage Mexico during the 2017 World Baseball Classic.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/05/09/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-posts-880th-makuuchi-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-05-09T19:36:25+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/sp-sumo-a-20160510.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20160510.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hakuho (left) sends Takarafuji out of the ring at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/05/09/basketball/australia-crushes-japan-exhibition/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-05-10T14:50:56+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20160510.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan guard Sanae Motokawa tries to dribble past an Australian defender during Monday's exhibition game at Yoyogi National Gymnasium No. 2.]]></image:caption>
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