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		<lastmod>2018-04-11T23:15:44+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tigers rookie Haruto Takahashi poses with the winning ball after earning his first NPB victory on Wednesday at Koshien Stadium.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2018-04-12T13:47:11+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[A girl sits beside the ring at the women's national sumo championships in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, in October 2016.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/12/more-sports/football/khalil-mack-looking-huge-contract-raiders/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-12T18:09:29+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Oakland Raiders linebacker Khalil Mack is seeking a new contract that will guarantee him $65 million.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2018-04-12T18:28:37+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2018-04-12T18:28:56+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/12/more-sports/judo/judo-legend-tadahiro-nomura-manage-hifumi-abe/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-12T21:22:05+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Judo legend Tadahiro Nomura (right) will begin training reigning 66-kg world champion Hifumi Abe, it was announced on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/12/soccer/nishino-big-ambitions-team/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-13T14:20:37+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[New Japan men’s soccer team manager Akira Nishino (right) and Japan Football Association chairman Kozo Tashima attend a news conference at JFA headquarters in Tokyo on Thursday. The JFA appointed Nishino to replace the ousted Vahid Halilhodzic on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/13/baseball/japanese-baseball/koji-oshiro-lifts-buffaloes-victory-eagles/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-13T15:27:36+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Buffaloes' Koji Oshiro hits game-ending RBI single in the ninth inning against the Eagles on Thursday night in Osaka. Orix beat Tohoku Rakuten 3-2.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/12/basketball/b-league/rookie-guard-tatsuya-itos-solid-game-helps-kyoto-make-playoffs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-13T15:40:30+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kyoto Hannaryz point guard Tatsuya Ito is one of the most talented up-and-coming players in the league.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/03/11/figure-skating/win-free-autographed-copy-mao-asada-skating-life/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-13T17:59:03+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/13/basketball/yuta-watanabe-reflects-successful-hoop-career-george-washington/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-13T18:51:59+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[George Washington University senior star Yuta Watanabe, joined by his parents Kumi and Hideyuki and coach Maurice Joseph, was honored before the team's final home game of the 2017-18 season on Feb. 28.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/13/rugby/sunwolves-seeking-first-victory-season-blues/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-13T21:56:11+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Blues' Rieko Ioane trains at Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground on Friday. The Blues face the Sunwolves in a Super Rugby match on Saturday at the same venue.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/13/soccer/bayern-face-real-madrid-liverpool-meet-roma-champions-league-semifinals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-13T22:13:31+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Bayern Munich executive board member Andreas Jung (left) and Real Madrid director of institutional relations Emilio Butragueno pose with the Champions League trophy after Friday's draw at UEFA headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/13/soccer/marseilles-hiroki-sakai-scores-goal-28th-birthday/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-13T22:13:35+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Marseille's Hiroki Sakai scores during injury time against visiting Leipzig in a Europa League match on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/13/baseball/japanese-baseball/baystars-rally-past-dragons-southpaw-kenta-ishida-records-first-win-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-13T23:14:21+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[BayStars lefty Kenta Ishida pitches during Friday night's game against the Dragons at Yokohama Stadium. Yokohama defeated Chunichi 6-5.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/14/more-sports/boxing-2/ring-announcer-jimmy-lennon-jr-excited-return-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-14T12:24:34+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/sp-kaz-a-20180415.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20180415.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Jimmy Lennon Jr., who will be the ring announced for a Ryota Murata-Emanuele Blandamura WBA middleweight title fight in Yokohama, chats with Top Rank CEO Bob Arum and other boxing officials on Friday in Tokyo.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/13/more-sports/boxing-2/murata-blandamura-set-wba-title-rumble/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-14T16:04:09+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[WBA middleweight champion Ryota Murata and challenger Emanuele Blandamura pose at a news conference on Friday ahead of Sunday's title bout in Yokohama.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/14/soccer/nadeshiko-japan-books-spot-2019-womens-world-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-14T16:31:50+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/sp-briefs1-a-20180415.jpg</image:loc>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nadeshiko Japan's Mizuho Sakaguchi (center) celebrates with teammates after scoring in the 63rd minute against Australia at the Asian Cup in Amman on Friday. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/14/figure-skating/hanyu-skates-show-will-compete-next-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-14T17:18:53+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/sp-skate-a-20180415.jpg</image:loc>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Two-time Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu skates in his show 'Continues with Wings' on Friday night in Tokyo.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/14/rugby/blues-drop-sunwolves-0-7/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-14T18:06:34+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dalton Papalii of the Blues runs with the ball against the Sunwolves in Super Rugby action in Tokyo on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/14/soccer/j-league/consadoles-ken-tokura-nets-late-header-triumph-reysol/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-14T22:15:37+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Consadole Sapporo's Ken Takura reacts after scoring on a late header against Kashiwa Reysol on Saturday at Sankyo Frontier Kashiwa Stadium. Consadole won 2-1.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/14/more-sports/boxing-2/daigo-higa-stripped-wbc-flyweight-title-weigh/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-14T22:16:36+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/14/baseball/japanese-baseball/fighters-kohei-arihara-fans-nine-batters-en-route-first-victory-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-14T22:45:24+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fighters hurler Kohei Arihara fires a pitch in Saturday's game against the Buffaloes at Hotto Motto Field. Hokkaido Nippon Ham beat Orix 2-1.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/14/basketball/b-league/inside-strength-carries-brave-thunders-past-neophoenix/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-14T22:52:47+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kawasaki's Ryusei Shinoyama takes an off-balance jumper in the first quarter on Saturday against San-en  in Toyohashi, Aichi Prefecture. Shinoyama scored 17 points in the Brave Thunders' 77-54 win over the NeoPhoenix.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/15/soccer/keisuke-honda-scores-one-sets-another-pachuca-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-15T18:30:51+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Keisuke Honda dribbles the ball during Pachuca's Mexican league game against Santos Laguna on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/15/more-sports/horse-racing/seventh-favorite-epoca-doro-wins-satsuki-sho/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-15T19:36:20+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Epoca d'Oro comes home to win the Satsuki-sho on Sunday at Nakayama Racecourse in Funabashi, Chiba Prefecture.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/15/baseball/japanese-baseball/last-place-eagles-sink-league-leading-lions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-15T19:36:24+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tohoku Rakuten starter Takahide Ikeda prepares to deliver a pitch against the Lions on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/15/soccer/j-league/vissel-come-behind-beat-marinos/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-15T20:25:20+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Vissel Kobe's Hirotaka Mita (right) holds off Yokohama F. Marinos' Takahiro Ogihara during their J. League game on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/15/more-sports/boxing-2/ryota-murata-defends-wba-middleweight-belt-eighth-round-tko-win-emanuele-blandamura/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-15T22:48:00+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/sp-boxing-a-20180416.jpg</image:loc>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[WBA middleweight champion Ryota Murata lands a punch on Italian challenger Emanuele Blandamura during the eighth round of their world title fight at Yokohama Arena on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/16/baseball/japanese-baseball/shohei-ohtani-japan-finally-world-beater/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-16T18:25:25+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/sp-jason-a-20180417.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20180417.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shohei Ohtani hasn't wasted any time making an impact in the major leagues.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/16/more-sports/boxing-2/ryota-murata-happy-progress-successful-first-title-defense/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-16T22:09:13+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[WBA middleweight champion Ryota Murata poses for photos at Teiken Gym on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/15/basketball/b-league/alvark-hold-beat-diamond-dolphins/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-17T09:24:01+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tokyo's Jawad Williams (center) and Daiki Tanaka defend Nagoya's Justin Burrell during Sunday's series finale at Arena Tachikawa Tachihi. The Alvark defeated the Diamond Dolphins 73-63.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/16/more-sports/football/texans-lineman-christian-covington-recounts-memorable-spring-vacation-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-17T09:25:22+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Christian Covington (left) poses for a photo with friends during his trip to Japan.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/17/figure-skating/orser-says-hanyu-greatest-ever/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-17T19:18:43+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yuzuru Hanyu became the first man in 66 years to defend the Olympic title when he won the gold medal at the Pyeongchang Olympics. His coach Brian Orser said in a recent interview that Hanyu is the greatest skater of all time.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/17/more-sports/akane-yamaguchi-set-become-japans-first-no-1-singles-player-world-badminton-rankings/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-17T22:33:57+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-badminton-a-20180418.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Akane Yamaguchi, seen in a December 2017 file photo, is on the verge of being ranked No. 1 in the world among women's singles players for the first time.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/17/baseball/japanese-baseball/timely-homers-stellar-relief-pitching-propel-fighters-past-lions-tokyo-dome/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-17T23:14:46+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20180418.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Fighters' Yushi Shimizu belts a two-run homer off Lions starter Ken Togame in the sixth inning on Tuesday night at Tokyo Dome. Hokkaido Nippon Ham defeated Seibu 7-2.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/17/soccer/antlers-reach-asian-champions-league-knockout-stage-despite-loss-bluewings/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-17T23:21:29+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ACL-a-20180418.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mu Kanazaki of the Kashima Antlers passes the ball during Tuesday's Asian Champions League Group H match against the Suwon Bluewings at Kashima Stadium. The Antlers lost 1-0.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/18/soccer/nadeshiko-japan-reach-womens-asian-cup-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-18T14:27:25+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-nadeshiko-a-20180419.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mana Iwabuchi (left) vies with China's Danyang Li during Japan's 3-1 win on Tuesday in their Women's Asian Cup semifinal in Amman.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2018-04-18T15:35:35+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20180419.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ryosuke Irie practices during a national team training camp at the Japan Institute of Sports Sciences in Tokyo last week.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/18/more-sports/yuichi-sugita-loses-first-round-monte-carlo/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-18T15:40:57+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-tennis-a-20180419.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yuichi Sugita prepares to hit a shot during his Monte Carlo Masters match against Jan-Lennard Struff on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/18/more-sports/kei-nishikori-beats-daniil-medvedev-straight-sets-monte-carlo-masters/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-18T23:00:15+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-nishikori-a-20180419.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kei Nishikori celebrates after his victory over Daniil Medvedev in the second round of the Monte Carlo Masters on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/18/baseball/japanese-baseball/hawks-closer-dennis-sarfate-return-u-s-hip-examined/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-19T00:49:30+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/19/baseball/mlb/angels-shohei-ohtani-eager-get-back-mound/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-19T02:33:32+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ohtani-a-20180419.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Angels starter Shohei Ohtani pitches against the Red Sox on Tuesday in Anaheim, California. Ohtani left the game after two innings because of a blister on his finger.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/19/baseball/japanese-baseball/yuta-nakamura-leads-carp-victory-swallows/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-19T04:38:03+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20180419.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Carp pitcher Yuta Nakamura (right) celebrates with first base coach Jun Hirose after hitting an RBI single against the Swallows during the third inning on Wednesday in Hiroshima.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/18/sumo/family-legacy-weighs-heavily-young-sumo-prospects/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-19T12:04:36+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20180419.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Konosuke Naya trains in front of photos of his grandfather, yokozuna Taiho, at the Otake stable in Tokyo earlier this month.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/19/soccer/j-league/vissel-beats-nagasaki-2-1-league-cup-holds-onto-group-lead/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-19T15:51:25+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-soccer-a-20180420.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Manchester United's Anthony Martial moves the ball against Bournemouth in Premier League action on Wednesday night.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/19/soccer/manchester-united-rebounds-loss-victory-bournemouth/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-19T17:52:40+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-soccer-a-20180420.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Manchester United's Anthony Martial moves the ball against Bournemouth in Premier League action on Wednesday night.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/19/basketball/b-league/readers-weigh-top-underrated-players/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-19T17:59:29+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20180420.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[SeaHorses Mikawa point guard Ryoma Hashimoto is overshadowed by high-profile stars on his team, but his impressive assist-to-turnover ratio is one key to the Central Division leader's remarkable success this season.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/19/more-sports/track-field/boston-marathon-winner-yuki-kawauchi-plans-turn-pro-next-year/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-19T18:23:49+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yuki Kawauchi]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/19/soccer/j-league/frontale-reysol-exit-asian-champions-league/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-19T18:28:52+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ACL-a-20180420.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kawasaki Frontale's Tatsuya Hasegawa (right) vies for the ball with an Ulsan Hyundai player during an Asian Champions League match in Kawasaki on Wednesday. The match ended in a 2-2 draw.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/19/soccer/j-league/urawa-hands-reins-ex-kashima-manager-oswaldo-oliveira/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-19T18:47:37+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Oswaldo Oliveira]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/19/more-sports/boxing-2/kenichi-ogawa-stripped-ibf-super-featherweight-title-suspended-doping/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-19T20:55:31+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/sp-ogawa-a-20180420.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ogawa-a-20180420.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kenichi Ogawa]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/19/rugby/jrfa-unveils-top-league-schedule-2018-19-season-details-new-cup-competition/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-19T22:41:08+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/19/rugby/sunwolves-lappies-labuschagne-named-captain-match-defending-super-rugby-champion-crusaders/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-19T22:42:14+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sunwolves-a-20180420.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Sunwolves' Lappies Labuschagne (second from left), seen tackling the Blues' Stephen Perofeta in last Saturday's Super Rugby match in Tokyo, is in the starting lineup for the next match against the Crusaders in Christchurch, New Zealand.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/20/baseball/japanese-baseball/tigers-hand-dragons-fifth-straight-defeat/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-20T06:17:48+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20180420.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tigers manager Tomoaki Kanemoto (left) pats starter Taiki Ono on the back after the rookie departed from the game after pitching six solid innings against the Dragons at Nagoya Dome on Thursday. Ono held the hosts to two hits and earned the win in Hanshin's 2-1 victory over Chunichi.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/18/figure-skating/shizuka-arakawa-elected-world-figure-skating-hall-fame/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-20T18:58:26+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shizuka Arakawa]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/20/basketball/b-league/brave-thunders-pounce-brex-orange-vikings-chehales-tapscott-drops-50-wats/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-20T23:21:35+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20180421.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Brave Thunders' Naoto Tsuji shoots a jumper in the fourth quarter against the Brex on Friday night at Todoroki Arena. Tsuji scored a game-high 20 points in Kawasaki's 89-61 triumph over Tochigi.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/20/baseball/japanese-baseball/shuta-tonosaki-provides-spark-lions-glove-bat-comeback-win-marines/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-20T23:21:57+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20180421.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Seibu right fielder Shuta Tonosaki, seen greeting fans at MetLife Dome, made a big impact on offense and defense against Chiba Lotte on Friday night. The Lions beat the Marines 9-8.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/21/soccer/japan-beats-australia-late-goal-win-second-straight-womens-asian-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-21T17:13:15+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-soccer-a-20180422.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nadeshiko Japan players and staff celebrate with the trophy after winning the Women's Asian Cup on Friday night with a 1-0 victory over Australia in Amman.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/21/more-sports/kei-nishikori-battles-past-marin-cilic-monte-carlo-semifinals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-21T17:16:34+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-tennis-a-20180422.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kei Nishikori plays a shot from Croatia's Marin Cilic in their quarterfinal match at the Monte Carlo Masters on Friday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/21/soccer/fired-japan-soccer-boss-vahid-halilhodzic-back-japan-seeking-answers-ouster/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-21T18:44:46+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-JFA-a-20180422.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Former Japan men's soccer manager Vahid Halilhodzic speaks to journalists at Haneda airport on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/21/soccer/j-league/frontale-heap-misery-antlers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-21T21:59:10+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-andrew-a-20180422.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Frontale's Eduardo Neto scores a second-half goal against the Antlers on Saturday at Todoroki Stadium. Kawasaki beat Kashima 4-1.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/21/more-sports/japan-britain-tied-fed-cup-clash/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-21T22:01:44+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-brief2-a-20180422.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan's Naomi Osaka hits a return to Britain's Heather Watson in their Fed Cup World Group II playoff match on Saturday in Miki, Hyogo Prefecture.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/21/baseball/japanese-baseball/buffaloes-yuki-nishi-tosses-eight-scoreless-innings-earns-first-win-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-21T23:00:40+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20180422.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Buffaloes hurler Yuki Nishi pitches aginst the Eagles on Saturday in Sendai. Nishi worked eight scoreless innings as Orix defeated Tohoku Rakuten 3-1.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/21/basketball/b-league/golden-kings-whip-seahorses-clash-title-chasing-titans/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-22T18:51:08+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20180422.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ryukyu's Takatoshi Furukawa shoots a second-quarter jump shot against Mikawa on Saturday in Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture. Furukawa scored 18 points in the Golden Kings' 82-70 win over the SeaHorses.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/22/baseball/japanese-baseball/kiyomiya-shows-off-power-farm/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-22T18:52:25+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20180423.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hokkaido Nippon Ham's Kotaro Kiyomiya hits a home run against Chiba Lotte's Yuji Nishino during a farm team game on Friday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/22/rugby/new-zealand-wins-kitakyushu-sevens-japan-finishes-last/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-22T20:45:01+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sevens-a-20180423.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan's Chiharu Nakamura (center) takes on the United States' defense during their game on Sunday at the Kitakyushu Sevens.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/22/more-sports/judo/teenager-akira-sone-makes-history-national-womens-judo-championship/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-22T20:45:12+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-judo-a-20180423.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Akira Sone celebrates after winning the national women’s judo championship on Sunday in Yokohama.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/22/more-sports/football/versatile-trashaun-nixon-impresses-running-back-frontiers-pirates/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-22T20:46:16+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/sp-hiroshi-a-20180423.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-hiroshi-a-20180423.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Converted linebacker Trashaun Nixon of the Fujitsu Frontiers breaks a tackle by Pirates defender Keisuke Nishiyama for a gain during the third quarter of their Pearl Bowl Tournament group stage game on Sunday at Fujitsu Stadium Kawasaki. Nixon scored three touchdowns in the Frontiers' 49-10 win.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/22/more-sports/naomi-osaka-loses-johanna-konta-japan-trails-britain-fed-cup-playoffs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-22T21:23:15+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-fedcup-b-20180423.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan's Fed Cup team celebrates after beating Britain in a playoff to secure a return to the competition's top level on Sunday in Miki, Hyogo Prefecture.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/22/baseball/japanese-baseball/onelki-garcia-pitches-dragons-past-carp-sweep-series/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-22T21:33:26+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20180423.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Chunichi's Onelki Garcia pitches during the Dragons' 3-2 win over the Carp on Sunday at Nagoya Dome.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/22/soccer/j-league/v-varen-hold-off-reysol-third-straight-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-22T21:36:11+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jsoccer-a-20180423.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kashiwa Reysol's Yuta Nakayama (left) and V-Varen Nagasaki's Yuhei Tokunaga compete for the ball during their J. League game on Sunday. Nagasaki won 1-0.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/22/basketball/b-league/jets-dig-deep-hold-off-sunrockers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-22T22:20:12+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20180423.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Chiba's Yuki Togashi looks to pass the ball during the Jets' 71-67 win over the Sunrockers on Sunday at Aoyama Gakuin University Memorial Hall.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/23/more-sports/tomoa-narasaki-wins-bouldering-gold-world-cup-moscow/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-23T16:08:43+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/23/soccer/yuya-kubo-scores-return-gent-lineup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-23T16:08:53+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kubo-a-20180424.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yuya Kubo chases the ball during Gent's 2-1 defeat to Charleroi in the Belgian league playoffs on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/23/baseball/japanese-baseball/tigers-pitcher-shintaro-fujinami-crossroads/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-23T18:10:00+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/sp-jason-a-20180424.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20180424.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hanshin's Shintaro Fujinami (center) speaks with the Tigers infielders during a mound visit in the third inning of the team's game against the Giants at Koshien Stadium on Friday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/23/more-sports/boxing-2/hiroto-kyoguchi-defend-ibf-minimumweight-title-philippines-vince-paras/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-23T23:12:43+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-boxing-a-20180424.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hiroto Kyoguchi]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/23/rugby/rugby-world-cup-organizers-launch-volunteer-recruitment-drive-japan-2019/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-24T12:00:45+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/sp-rugby-a-20180424.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-rugby-a-20180424.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Scotland and Ireland will face each other at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan, the first to be played in Asia.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/22/figure-skating/huge-hometown-crowd-fetes-olympic-figure-skating-champion-yuzuru-hanyu-sendai/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-24T12:41:43+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Two-time Olympic gold medalist Yuzuru Hanyu waves to the crowd during a victory parade on Sunday in Sendai.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/24/soccer/marseilles-hiroki-sakai-sidelined-knee-injury/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-24T17:56:57+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/24/more-sports/track-field/yuki-kawauchi-finishes-third-world-marathon-majors-series/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-24T17:58:41+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/sp-kawauchi-a-20180425.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kawauchi-a-20180425.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Boston Marathon winner Yuki Kawauchi]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/24/more-sports/yuichi-sugita-exits-barcelona-open-first-round-loss-guillermo-garcia-lopez/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-24T17:58:54+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sugita-a-20180425.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yuichi Sugita hits a return to Guillermo Garcia-Lopez in the first round of the Barcelona Open on Monday. Sugita lost 7-6 (7-5), 7-6 (7-5).]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/24/basketball/nba/victory-trail-blazers-shows-pelicans-must-let-demarcus-cousins-go/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-24T18:48:49+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-nba-report-a-20180425.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Injured Pelicans center DeMarcus Cousins has been sidelined since late January after rupturing his left Achilles tendon.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/24/baseball/japanese-baseball/iron-man-kinugasa-dies-71/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-24T22:39:40+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-npb-a-20180425.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hiroshima Carp legend Sachio Kinugasa, seen here in 1987, died Monday at the age of  71.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/24/baseball/japanese-baseball/carp-whip-baystars-spoil-starter-shota-imanagas-season-debut/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-24T22:59:06+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20180425.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hiroshima's Tsubasa Aizawa hits a solo home run in the fourth inning on Tuesday night at Yokohama Stadium. The Carp defeated the Yokohama BayStars 7-2.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/25/rugby/rugby-australia-looking-deepen-ties-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-25T17:16:27+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/25/basketball/japan-womens-basketball-team-steadily-gathering-speed-road-tokyo-olympics/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-25T18:30:05+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20180426.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mio Shinozaki (left) competes during a training camp for the provisional Japan women’s national team in Tokyo on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/25/sumo/powerhouse-nihon-university-keeps-churning-sumo-talent/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-25T22:31:04+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20180426.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Members of Nihon University's sumo club take part in stretching exercises in this December 2017 photo.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/25/more-sports/boxing-2/boxer-daigo-higa-suspended-indefinitely-failing-make-weight/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-25T22:31:32+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/25/rugby/sunwolves-make-two-changes-ahead-match-hurricanes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-25T22:31:42+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sunwolves-a-20180426.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Sunwolves' James Moore is tackled by the Crusaders' Mitchell Drummond during their match on Saturday in Christcurch, New Zealand.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/25/more-sports/kei-nishikori-retires-first-match-barcelona-open/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-25T22:47:26+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/25/baseball/japanese-baseball/hirotoshi-takanashi-tosses-91-pitch-complete-game-help-fighters-top-buffaloes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-25T22:55:03+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20180426.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fighters pitcher Hirotoshi Takanashi (right) celebrates with catcher Yushi Shimizu after Hokkaido Nippon Ham's victory over the Buffaloes on Wednesday in Sapporo.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/26/soccer/j-league/reds-fall-1-0-reysol-oliveiras-debut/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-26T16:23:38+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-soccer-a-20180427.jpg]]></image:title>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/25/baseball/japanese-baseball/funeral-iron-man-sachio-kinugasa-held-tokyo/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-26T19:48:53+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/sp-kinugasa-a-20180426.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kinugasa-a-20180426.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hiroshima Carp great Sachio Kinugasa died on Monday at age 71.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/26/baseball/japanese-baseball/shuta-ishikawa-tames-lions-softbank-stops-seibus-winning-streak/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-26T22:25:02+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20180427.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hawks pitcher Shuta Ishikawa (left) and third baseman Nobuhiro Matsuda celebrate following SoftBank's victory over the Lions on Thursday in Fukuoka.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/25/rugby/old-squabbles-preventing-japanese-rugby-capitalizing-gains-2015/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-27T12:32:27+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-rugby-a-20180426.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan's players appeal to the referee during their 34-32 win over South Africa at the 2015 Rugby World Cup in Brighton, England.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/27/basketball/b-league/brave-thunders-star-nick-fazekas-becomes-japanese-citizen/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-27T16:01:22+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-nick-a-20180428.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kawasaki Brave Thunders center Nick Fazekas attacks the basket against the Sunrockers Shibuya in September at Todoroki Arena. The former NBA player has obtained Japanese citizenship.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/27/basketball/hoop-playing-monica-okoye-aims-one-brother/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-27T18:24:20+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/sp-kaz-a-20180428.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20180428.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Monica Okoye grabs a rebound during a training camp for the provisional Japan women's national team at Tokyo's National Training Center on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/27/rugby/vince-aso-guides-hurricanes-comprehensive-victory-sunwolves/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-27T21:48:16+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-rugby-a-20180428.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Sunwolves' Kenki Fukuoka scores a try against the Wellington Hurricanes on Friday at Westpac Stadium in Wellington.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/27/basketball/b-league/justin-burrell-shuto-ando-spark-diamond-dolphins-series-opening-win-b-corsairs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-27T23:12:56+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20180428.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Diamond Dolphins guard Shuto Ando drives to the basket in the third quarter of Friday's game against the B-Corsairs at Yokohama Cultural Gymnasium. Nagoya defeated Yokohama 77-71.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/27/more-sports/japan-claims-two-golds-opening-day-artistic-swimming-world-series-third-leg/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-27T23:13:44+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/sp-swim-a-20180428.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-swim-a-20180428.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yukiko Inui competes in the solo routine at the Japan Open, the third leg of the FINA Artistic Swimming World Series, on Friday at Tatsumi International Swimming Center. Inui finished first with 90.3361 points.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/27/soccer/vahid-halilhodzic-says-firing-shock/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-27T23:19:32+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/sp-andrew-a-20180428.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-andrew-a-20180428.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Vahid Halilhodzic speaks at a news conference in Tokyo on Friday about his dismissal as the coach of Japan's men's national soccer team.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2017/08/01/figure-skating/sakamoto-shiraiwa-start-season-hong-kong/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-28T17:11:06+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jack-a-20170802.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kaori Sakamoto, the Japan junior champion last season, will be one of the contenders for the two women's spots on the Olympic team this season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/11/29/figure-skating/hanyus-strength-style-sight-behold/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-28T17:14:34+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jack-a-20161130.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu, who won the NHK Trophy on Saturday night in Sapporo, is in top form heading into next week's Grand Prix Final in Marseille, France.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/28/more-sports/rafael-nadal-extends-super-run-clay-reaches-barcelona-open-semifinals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-28T17:58:38+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/sp-briefs1-a-20180429.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-briefs1-a-20180429.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Rafael Nadal plays a shot against Martin Klizan in the Barcelona Open men's quarterfinals on Friday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/28/baseball/mlb/yu-darvish-strikes-eight-brewers-gets-no-decision/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-28T18:00:09+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-cubs-a-20180429.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Chicago starter Yu Darvish pitches against Milwaukee in the second inning on Friday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/28/soccer/j-league/sanfrecce-double-v-varen-bounce-back-midweek-defeat/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-28T19:47:06+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jsoccer-a-20180429.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sanfrecce's Sho Sasaki (center) celebrates with teammates after scoring a second-half goal against V-Varen on Saturday in Nagasaki. Hiroshima topped Nagasaki 2-0.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/28/baseball/japanese-baseball/taishi-ota-oswaldo-arcia-power-fighters-past-marines/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-28T20:27:31+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/sp-jason-a-20180429.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20180429.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Fighters' Taishi Ota belts a third-inning homer against the Marines on Saturday at Zozo Marine Stadium. Ota hit two homers in Hokkaido Nippon Ham's 5-2 victory over Chiba Lotte.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/26/basketball/b-league/rickert-ibaraki-riding-13-game-win-streak/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-29T14:09:29+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/sp-ed-a-20180427.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20180427.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ibaraki Robots veteran big man Rick Rickert, a second-round pick of the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2003 NBA Draft, has helped the second-division club to a 13-game winning streak.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/29/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/japan-finishes-fifth-curling-world-mixed-doubles/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-29T16:12:12+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/sp-curling-a-20180430.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-curling-a-20180430.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Satsuki Fujisawa launches a stone as teammate Tsuyoshi Yamaguchi watches on Saturday at the World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship in Oestersund, Sweden.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/29/more-sports/golf/nasa-hataoka-drops-seventh-san-francisco/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-29T16:16:28+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/sp-golf-a-20180430.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-golf-a-20180430.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nasa Hataoka plays a shot at the LPGA Mediheal Championship on Saturday in San Francisco.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/29/more-sports/horse-racing/rainbow-line-captures-spring-tenno-sho-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-29T19:43:12+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/sp-horse-a-20180430.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-horse-a-20180430.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Rainbow Line (far side) comes home to win the spring Tenno-sho on Sunday at Kyoto Racecourse.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/29/baseball/japanese-baseball/reborn-pitcher-naoyuki-uwasawa-off-good-start-fighters/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-29T19:43:21+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/sp-jason-a-20180430.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20180430.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Naoyuki Uwasawa has gotten off to a 2-0 start for the Fighters this season.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/29/baseball/japanese-baseball/big-hitting-lions-steamroll-eagles/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-29T19:43:26+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/sp-jball-a-20180430.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20180430.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Seibu's Hideto Asamura hits a three-run double in the sixth inning of the Lions' 16-4 win over the Eagles on Sunday in Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/29/soccer/j-league/merciless-gamba-put-sagan-sword/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-29T19:43:31+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/sp-jsoccer-a-20180430.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jsoccer-a-20180430.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hwang Ui-jo scores Gamba Osaka's second goal in their 3-0 win over Sagan Tosu in the J. League on Sunday at Suita Stadium.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/29/more-sports/judo/hisayoshi-harasawa-beats-defending-champion-takeshi-ojitani-second-national-judo-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-29T20:51:12+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/sp-judo-a-20180430.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-judo-a-20180430.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hisayoshi Harasawa (right) and Takeshi Ojitani compete in the final of the national championships on Sunday at Tokyo's Nippon Budokan.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/29/more-sports/gymnastics/kakeru-tanigawa-halts-kohei-uchimuras-10-year-reign-national-around-gymnastics-champion/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-29T21:33:42+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/sp-gymnastics-a-20180430.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-gymnastics-a-20180430.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kakeru Tanigawa performs his floor exercise at the national gymnastics championships at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/29/basketball/b-league/brex-complete-sweep-sunrockers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-29T22:19:00+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/sp-ed-a-20180430.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20180430.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tochigi Brex guard Seiji Ikaruga directs the offense during Sunday's game against the Sunrockers Shibuya at Brex Arena Utsunomiya. Ikaruga contributed seven points and three assists in Tochigi's 75-61 victory over Shibuya.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/28/basketball/b-league/lakestars-build-large-lead-hold-off-evessa-fourth-quarter/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-29T22:33:18+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/sp-ed-a-20180429.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20180429.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shiga's Narito Namizato shoots a jumper in the third quarter against host Osaka. Namizato had 23 points and 10 assists in the Lakestars' 88-81 win over the Evessa.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/30/more-sports/golf/nasa-hataoka-finishes-seventh-mediheal-championship/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-30T16:28:54+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/sp-golf-a-20180501.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-golf-a-20180501.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nasa Hataoka hits a shot on the seventh hole at the Mediheal Championship on Sunday in San Francisco.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/30/baseball/mlb/shohei-ohtani-miss-planned-start-due-ankle-sprain/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-30T16:29:04+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/sp-angels-a-20180501.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-angels-a-20180501.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Angels' Shohei Ohtani sits in the dugout before his start against the Astros in Houston on April 24.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/30/sumo/kakuryu-tops-rankings-summer-basho/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-30T16:29:10+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/sp-sumo-a-20180501.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20180501.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yokozuna Kakuryu celebrates after clinching the title at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament on March 24 in Osaka.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/30/baseball/mlb/hisashi-iwakuma-hits-snag-comeback-attempt/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-30T18:25:19+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/sp-iwakuma-a-20180501.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-iwakuma-a-20180501.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hisashi Iwakuma]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/30/soccer/ryota-morioka-target-anderlecht-sinks-charleroi/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-30T18:58:03+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/sp-jsoccer-a-20180501.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jsoccer-a-20180501.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ryota Morioka celebrates after scoring in Anderlecht's 3-1 win over Charleroi in the Belgian Pro League championship playoffs on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/30/baseball/japanese-baseball/daisuke-matsuzaka-gets-first-npb-win-since-2006-dragons-beat-baystars/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-30T20:28:35+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/sp-jball-a-20180501.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20180501.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Chunichi starting pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka smiles after the sixth inning of the Dragons' 3-1 win over the BayStars at Nagoya Dome on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/30/baseball/mlb/shohei-ohtanis-mlb-heroics-wow-japanese-baseball-world/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-30T22:00:33+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/sp-jason-a-20180501.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20180501.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Angels have given Shohei Ohtani the chance to be a two-way player in the major leagues this season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/01/more-sports/judo/japan-judo-federation-announces-team-hohhot-grand-prix/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-01T18:37:41+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/01/more-sports/ice-hockey/maple-leafs-gm-lou-lamoriello-become-senior-adviser/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-01T18:39:42+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-leafs-a-20180502.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-leafs-a-20180502.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Maple Leafs general manager Lou Lamoriello, speaking to reporters in Toronto on Friday, is set to become a senior adviser for the team.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/01/basketball/b-league/debora-zoli-blazing-trail-female-sports-agents-ability-charisma/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-01T19:18:05+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-ed-a-20180502.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20180502.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Former NBA center Dexter Pittman is represented by agent Debora Zoli (left) and now plays for the Toyama Grouses.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/01/baseball/japanese-baseball/fighters-call-kotaro-kiyomiya-top-team/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-01T20:50:49+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-fighters-a-20180502.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-fighters-a-20180502.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kotaro Kiyomiya]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/01/baseball/japanese-baseball/tigers-starter-takumi-akiyama-control-nine-strikeout-performance-baystars/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-01T22:57:37+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-jball-a-20180502.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20180502.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tigers hurler Takumi Akiyama fires a pitch during Tuesday's game against the BayStars at Koshien Stadium. Akiyama earned a complete-game victory as Hanshin beat Yokohama 7-1.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/02/baseball/japanese-baseball/fighters-brandon-laird-still-getting-kick-fans-excitement/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-02T21:25:53+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-jason-a-20180503.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20180503.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Brandon Laird has endeared himself to fans in Japan in part because of his play for the Fighters. Currently in his fourth season in NPB, Laird has hit 109 home runs and recorded 296 RBIs.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/02/sumo/ancient-banzuke-adds-human-touch-sumo/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-02T23:00:55+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-sumo-a-20180503.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20180503.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yokozuna Kakuryu holds up a banzuke in front of photographers outside his stable in this April 24, 2014, file photo.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/02/baseball/japanese-baseball/eagles-takayuki-kishi-shuts-fighters-kotaro-kiyomiya-makes-debut/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-02T23:16:51+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-jball-a-20180503.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20180503.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fighters rookie Kotaro Kiyomiya hits a double against Eagles starter Takayuki Kishi during the second inning of his NPB debut on Wednesday. The hit was the first of Kiyomiya's career.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/02/soccer/j-league/oswaldo-oliveira-earns-first-win-urawa-manager-behind-two-goals-shinzo-koroki/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-02T23:22:55+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-jsoccer-a-20180503.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jsoccer-a-20180503.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Reds' Shinzo Koroki (left) and Frontale's Shintaro Kurumaya vie for the ball on Wednesday night in Kawasaki.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/03/soccer/liverpool-outlasts-roma-advances-champions-league-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-03T17:38:35+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-soccer-a-20180504.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-soccer-a-20180504.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk (left) vies for the ball with Roma's Edin Dzeko in Champions League action on Wednesday night in Rome.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/03/baseball/mlb/shohei-ohtani-named-al-rookie-month/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-03T18:19:39+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ohtani-a-20180504.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Angels' Shohei Ohtani belted four homers, drove in 12 RBIs and batted .341 through April 30.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/03/basketball/b-league/tough-defense-makes-difference-tochigi/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-03T18:23:48+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-ed-a-20180504.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20180504.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tochigi Brex players have embraced coach Ryuzo Anzai's commitment to defense.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/03/baseball/japanese-baseball/yuki-yanagita-bangs-three-hits-propel-hawks-past-marines-windswept-afternoon/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-03T20:39:09+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20180504.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Hawks' Yuki Yanagita belts a seventh-inning triple against the Marines at Zozo Marine Stadium on Thursday. Fukuoka SoftBank topped Chiba Lotte 5-3.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/04/soccer/putting-wengers-long-run-perspective/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-04T18:33:15+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-premier-a-20180505.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Arsene Wenger guided Arsenal to global prominence during his two-plus decades at the helm, which is coming to an end this month.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/04/more-sports/japanese-women-advance-semifinals-world-team-table-tennis-championships/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-04T19:35:55+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-table-a-20180505.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kasumi Ishikawa competes at the World Team Table Championships on Thursday in Halmstad, Sweden.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/04/baseball/mlb/ichiro-suzuki-transitioning-front-office-seattle-mariners-keeps-option-open-play-ball/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-04T19:44:05+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-ichiro-a-20180505.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ichiro-a-20180505.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki speaks at a March 7 news conference at the team's spring training baseball complex in Peoria, Arizona. Suzuki is leaving the playing field and transitioning into a front office role with the Seattle Mariners, although he is not completely shutting the door on playing again. The Mariners announced Thursday that Suzuki was becoming a special assistant to the chairman effective immediately.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/04/baseball/japanese-baseball/swallows-david-buchanan-shuts-carp/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-04T23:00:56+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20180505.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Swallows' Takahiro Araki belts a pinch-hit grand slam in the eighth inning against the Carp on Friday night at Jingu Stadium. Tokyo Yakult defeated Hiroshima 8-0.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/04/basketball/b-league/samuraiz-rally-past-rizing-final-minute/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-04T23:04:00+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-ed-a-20180505.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20180505.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kanazawa Samuraiz small forward Takaaki Kida shoots a jumper in the fourth quarter against the Rizing Zephyr Fukuoka on Friday night in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture. The Samuraiz won 71-70.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/04/more-sports/japan-women-cruise-past-unified-korea-team-reach-world-team-table-tennis-championships-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-05T09:54:40+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-table-tennis-a-20180505.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-table-tennis-a-20180505.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kasumi Ishikawa celebrates her victory over Korea's Kim Song Kim I in the women's semifinals at the World Team Table Tennis Championship, in Halmstad, Sweden, on Friday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/02/basketball/b-league/brave-thunders-facing-future-without-parent-company-toshiba/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-05T16:42:34+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-kaz-a-20180503.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20180503.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kawasaki Brave Thunders center Nick Fazekas (22) high-fives his teammates before their final regular-season game at Todoroki Arena on Friday. The players wore throwback jerseys featuring the team's old nickname, Red Thunders, for the series against the Kyoto Hannaryz.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/05/more-sports/south-korea-men-prevail-japan-quarterfinals-world-team-table-tennis-championships/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-05T18:30:45+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-mtable-a-20180506.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-mtable-a-20180506.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan's Tomokazu Harimoto hits a return during the men's quarterfinals against South Korea at the World Team Table Tennis Championships on Friday in Halmstad, Sweden.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/05/soccer/japan-group-f-asian-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-05T19:03:41+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/05/soccer/j-league/kosuke-ota-sparks-fc-tokyo-victory-kawasaki-frontale/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-05T21:08:04+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-andrew-a-20180506.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-andrew-a-20180506.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kawasaki's Yoshito Okubo takes a shot against FC Tokyo in J. League action on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/06/more-sports/japan-falls-china-world-team-table-tennis-championships-womens-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-06T17:48:01+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-ttennis-a-20180507.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ttennis-a-20180507.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan's Miu Hirano (rear) reacts as China's Liu Shiwen celebrates during their match at the World Team Table Tennis Championships on Saturday in Halmstad, Sweden.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/06/more-sports/taro-daniel-reaches-istanbul-open-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-06T21:35:47+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/05/baseball/japanese-baseball/hawks-shota-takeda-twirls-one-hit-shutout-buffaloes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-06T22:51:07+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-jball-a-20180506.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20180506.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hawks right-hander Shota Takeda pitches against the Buffaloes on Saturday at Yafuoku Dome. Takeda tossed a one-hit shutout as Fukuoka SoftBank topped Orix 3-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/07/soccer/yoshinori-muto-goal-helps-mainz-secure-top-flight-survival/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-07T04:39:35+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-muto-a-20180507.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-muto-a-20180507.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yoshinori Muto (left) scores Mainz's second goal in its 2-1 win over Borussia Dortmund in the German Bundesliga on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/07/soccer/j-league/sagan-end-winless-run-victory-s-pulse/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-07T04:39:47+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jsoccer-a-20180507.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sagan Tosu's Yuji Ono (second left) scores during his team's 3-1 win over Shimizu S-Pulse in the J. League on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/07/baseball/japanese-baseball/neftali-soto-debut-remember-baystars-sink-giants/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-07T04:39:55+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20180507.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yokohama's Neftali Soto celebrates with fans after the BayStars' 12-8 win over the Giants on Sunday at Yokohama Stadium.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/07/more-sports/horse-racing/late-flying-keiai-nautique-captures-nhk-mile-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-07T04:48:46+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-horse-a-20180507.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-horse-a-20180507.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yusuke Fujioka comes home atop Keiai Nautique (left) to win the NHK Mile Cup on Sunday at Tokyo Racecourse.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/06/basketball/b-league/chiba-triumphs-ryukyu-claims-east-division-crown/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-07T04:51:05+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-ed-a-20180506.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20180506.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Chiba Jets Funabashi, seen posing with their cash prize for clinching the East Division title, beat the Ryukyu Golden Kings 80-76 on Saturday at Funabashi Arena. Chiba improved to 45-14 on the season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/07/basketball/b-league/alvark-close-regular-season-comprehensive-win-hannaryz/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-07T12:11:50+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-ed-a-20180507.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20180507.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Alvark guard Seiya Ando dribbles the ball in the first quarter against the Hannaryz on Sunday at Arena Tachikawa Tachihi. Tokyo routed Kyoto 106-68.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/07/basketball/b-league/brex-eye-back-back-titles-b-league-gears-playoffs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-07T19:52:06+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-basket-a-20180508.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-basket-a-20180508.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Players representing the eight teams that have made the B. League playoffs, including Yuta Tabuse of the reigning champion Tochigi Brex (second left), pose with the championship trophy on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/07/more-sports/track-field/japan-mens-4x100-relay-team-working-hard-claim-gold-2020-tokyo-olympics/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-07T20:23:55+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-sprint-a-20180508.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sprint-a-20180508.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yoshihide Kiryu (right), Japan's national record holder in the men's 100 meters, receives the baton from 4x100 relay teammate Shota Iizuka in a practice at Tokyo's National Training Center on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/07/baseball/japanese-baseball/ichiro-ahead-curve-usual-new-position-mariners/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-07T23:36:36+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-jason-a-20180508.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20180508.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Mariners’ Ichiro Suzuki shares a laugh with the Angels’ Shohei Ohtani before their game on Friday in Seattle.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/08/soccer/j-league/barcelonas-andres-iniesta-might-join-vissel-kobe-reports/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-08T17:10:11+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-vissel-a-20180509.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-vissel-a-20180509.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Barcelona's Andres Iniesta (front) is reportedly set to accept a three-year deal to play for Vissel Kobe.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/08/more-sports/kei-nishikori-loses-novak-djokovic-first-round-madrid-open/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-08T17:23:55+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-tennis-a-20180509.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-tennis-a-20180509.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kei Nishikori plays a shot from Novak Djokovic in their first-round match on Monday. Djokovic won 7-5, 6-4.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/08/general/mets-off-fast-start-season-long-one/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-08T18:58:47+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-man-about-sports-a-20180509.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-man-about-sports-a-20180509.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mets third baseman Todd Frazier is one of the club's veteran leaders.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/08/baseball/mlb/ichiro-expected-play-ms-season-opening-series-2019-gm-jerry-dipoto/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-08T19:25:32+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/08/baseball/mlb/cubs-place-yu-darvish-10-day-dl-due-flu-like-symptoms/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-08T19:25:50+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-darvish-a-20180509.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-darvish-a-20180509.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yu Darvish]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/08/rugby/rugby-world-cup-countdown-500/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-08T19:26:10+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-rugby-a-20180509.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-rugby-a-20180509.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Pedestrians look at a countdown board for the 2019 Rugby World Cup, installed near JR Motomachi Station in Kobe, on Tuesday, showing 500 days to go until the event's opening.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/08/baseball/mlb/padres-send-struggling-kazuhisa-makita-minors/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-08T19:29:50+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-makita-a-20180509.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-makita-a-20180509.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kazuhisa Makita]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/08/figure-skating/rafael-arutunian-looking-forward-coaching-teen-star-marin-honda/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-08T19:42:06+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-jack-a-20180509.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jack-a-20180509.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Former world junior champion Marin Honda, who struggled in her first senior season and missed out on making the Pyeongchang Olympics, is moving to Southern California to train with prominent coach Rafael Arutunian.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/08/baseball/japanese-baseball/tigers-starter-takumi-akiyama-tosses-first-shutout-since-2010/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-08T23:09:40+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-jball-a-20180509.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20180509.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tigers hurler Takumi Akiyama fires a pitch during Tuesday's game against the Giants at Tokyo Dome. Hanshin routed Yomiuri, winning 9-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/07/basketball/nba/saitama-housewife-catches-eye-nba-cute-caricatures-oklahoma-city-thunder-players/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-08T23:21:22+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-kaz-c-20180508.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-c-20180508.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nanae Yamano's pictures of the NBA's Oklahoma City Thunder, such as this one of players (from left) Russell Westbrook, Andre Roberson and Steven Adams, have proved to be a hit in the United States.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/09/soccer/j-league/amazing-transformation-puts-sanfrecce-firmly-drivers-seat/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-09T14:22:45+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-notebook-a-20180510.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Toshihiro Aoyama (left) celebrates with his Sanfrecce Hiroshima teammates after scoring against Vissel Kobe on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/09/baseball/japanese-baseball/npb-names-monthly-mvp-winners-march-april/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-09T16:45:37+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-npb-a-20180510.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Seibu Lions pitcher Shinsaburo Tawata and infielder Hotaka Yamakawa pose for photos during a news conference after being named the Pacific League's monthly MVPs for games played during the March-April period.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/09/soccer/southampton-secures-top-flight-survival/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-09T17:57:46+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-soccer-a-20180510.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Southampton's Wesley Hoedt (left) and Jan Bednarek (right) tackle Swansea's Andre Ayew during their Premier League match in Swansea, Wales, on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/09/rugby/japan-names-40-man-training-squad-rugby-world-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-09T23:28:04+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-rugby-a-20180510.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Rugby star Ayumu Goromaru (right) and Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike (center) participate in an event marking 500 days to go until Rugby World Cup 2019 at Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/09/soccer/j-league/kashima-takes-step-toward-asian-champions-league-quarterfinals-victory-shanghai/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-09T23:28:28+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jsoccer-a-20180510.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Antlers' Yuma Suzuki (9) scores on a header during Kashima's victory over Shanghai in their Asian Champions League match on Wednesday in Kashima, Ibaraki Prefecture.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/09/soccer/j-league/vissel-executive-says-club-hasnt-reached-deal-andres-iniesta/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-09T23:28:52+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-vissel-a-20180510.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Barcelona's Andres Iniesta leaves the pitch during his club's match against Real Madrid on Sunday in Barcelona.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/09/baseball/japanese-baseball/hawks-seiichi-uchikawa-reaches-2000-hit-milestone-win-lions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-10T10:24:43+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20180510.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Hawks' Seiichi Uchikawa celebrates after recording the 2,000th hit of his career on Wednesday at MetLife Dome in Tokorozwa.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/10/basketball/b-league/mikawa-favored-title-playoffs-start-eight-teams/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-10T17:39:38+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20180511.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Alvark rookie Yudai Baba and his Tokyo teammates face the Kyoto Hannaryz in the playoff quarterfinals on Saturday and Sunday at Arena Tachikawa Tachihi. Last weekend, Tokyo swept Kyoto to close out the regular season.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/10/sumo/basho-reports/yokozuna-kisenosato-remains-undecided-competing-summer-basho/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-10T18:40:18+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/10/soccer/j-league/jubilos-guilherme-receives-six-game-ban-violent-conduct/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-10T18:42:46+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/10/soccer/j-league/ritsu-doan-complete-full-transfer-dutch-side-groningen/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-10T20:47:00+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-doan-a-20180511.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Groningen midfielder Ritsu Doan (left),  seen in action in a recent Dutch League first-division match, will complete a full transfer to the team from Gamba Osaka.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/10/baseball/japanese-baseball/veterans-shinnosuke-abe-tetsuya-utsumi-guide-giants-past-tigers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-10T23:05:23+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20180511.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Giants' Shinnosuke Abe belts a three-run home run in the third inning against the Tigers at Tokyo Dome on Thursday night. Yomiuri defeated Hanshin 4-2.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/02/02/basketball/nba/the-real-story-behind-kareems-trade-to-the-lakers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-11T15:13:50+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20110202pva.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tower of power: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the NBA's all-time leading scorer, spent six seasons with the Milwaukee Bucks before being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers in 1975.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/09/sumo/future-without-sumo-unthinkable-hakuho/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-11T15:23:38+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20180510.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Under current eligibility rules, yokozuna Hakuho would be excluded from playing any role in sumo if he were to retire today.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/11/rugby/sunwolves-still-searching-winning-formula/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-11T16:31:30+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sunwolves-a-20180512.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Sunwolves' Yu Tamura, seen in a May 2017 file photo,  is listed as a backup back for Saturday's match against the Reds on Saturday in Tokyo.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/11/sumo/injured-kisenosato-skip-seventh-consecutive-tournament/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-11T19:53:32+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-sumo-b-20180512.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-b-20180512.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yokozuna Kisenosato is sidelined with a left chest muscle injury.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/11/soccer/halilhodzic-sue-jfa-sudden-dismissal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-11T19:54:38+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-jsoccer-a-20180512.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jsoccer-a-20180512.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Former Japan coach Vahid Halilhodzic, who was fired by the Japan Football Association in April, is planning to sue over his ouster.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/11/baseball/mlb/ichiro-fill-mariners-bench-coach-weekend-series/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-11T19:54:50+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ichiro-a-20180512.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ichiro Suzuki, laughing as Mariners fans stand near the field before Sunday's game in Seattle, will serve as the team's bench coach this weekend.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/11/basketball/nba/hornets-name-james-borrego-coach/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-11T19:55:55+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-nba-a-20180512.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[San Antonio Spurs assistant coach James Borrego (left) has been hired as the new bench boss of the Charlotte Hornets.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/11/soccer/gents-yuya-kubo-notches-10th-goal-season-playoff-draw-genk/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-11T19:57:56+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kubo-a-20180512.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yuya Kubo]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/11/soccer/manchester-united-secures-second-place-premier-league-scoreless-draw/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-11T20:28:00+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-manchester-a-20180512.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Manchester United's Alexis Sanchez (left) and West Ham's Joao Mario vie for the ball in a Premier League match on Thursday at London Stadium.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/11/baseball/japanese-baseball/giants-star-tomoyuki-sugano-records-second-shutout-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-11T23:04:53+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20180512.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Giants ace Tomoyuki Sugano delivers a pitch on Friday against the Dragons at Tokyo Dome. Sugano tossed a five-hit shutout as Yomiuri downed Chunichi 6-0.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/12/sumo/hakuho-goes-41st-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-12T17:49:12+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20180513.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yokozuna Hakuho returns to competition at the Summer Basho after being sidelined with a toe injury.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/12/rugby/sunwolves-rout-reds-first-win-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-12T17:49:38+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-andrew-a-20180513.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-andrew-a-20180513.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Sunwolves' Kenki Fukuoka is tackled by Reds' fullback Hamish Stewart in Super Rugby action in Tokyo on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/12/baseball/mlb/cubs-hurler-yu-darvish-set-start-tuesday-stint-10-day-disabled-list/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-12T19:49:38+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-briefs2-a-20180513.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Chicago Cubs pitcher Yu Darvish is coming off the 10-day disabled list to start on Tuesday in the series opener against the Atlanta Braves.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/12/soccer/j-league/strong-start-carries-vissel-kobe-past-jubilo-iwata/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-12T21:37:45+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jsoccer-a-20180513.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Vissel Kobe's Wellington takes a second-half shot against Jubilo Iwata on Saturday in Iwata, Shizuoka Prefecture. Wellington scored in the first half of Vissel's 2-0 victory over Jubilo.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/12/baseball/japanese-baseball/eagles-ace-takahiro-norimoto-hurls-one-hit-shutout/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-12T22:32:12+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-jball-a-20180513.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20180513.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Eagles star Takahiro Norimoto pitches against the Buffaloes on Saturday at Kyocera Dome. Norimoto tossed a one-hit shutout, leading Tohoku Rakuten to a 2-0 win over Orix.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/13/soccer/j-league/urawa-draws-blank-lowly-tosu/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-13T21:41:32+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-jsoccer-a-20180514.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jsoccer-a-20180514.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Urawa Reds forward Yuki Muto (right) reacts to a missed chance as Sagan Tosu goalkeeper Shuichi Gonda gathers the ball during their 0-0 draw at Saitama Stadium on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/13/sumo/basho-reports/leading-contenders-make-strong-start-summer-grand-sumo-tournament/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-13T21:42:27+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-sumoweb-a-20180514.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumoweb-a-20180514.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yokozuna Hakuho (left) tussles with Tamawashi at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/13/more-sports/horse-racing/jour-polaire-digs-win-victoria-mile/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-13T21:56:52+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-horse-a-20180514.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-horse-a-20180514.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Jour Polaire (second from left) comes home to win the Victoria Mile on Sunday at Tokyo Racecourse.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/13/soccer/j-league/reysol-fire-manager-takahiro-shimotaira/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-13T22:00:29+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/13/basketball/b-league/jets-outlast-brave-thunders-mini-game-tiebreaker-reach-b-league-championship-semifinals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-13T23:34:40+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-ed-a-20180514.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20180514.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Chiba's Yuki Togashi dribbles the ball during the mini-game tiebreaker in the Jets' B. League Championship quarterfinal series against the Brave Thunders on Sunday. Chiba won 22-15 to advance to the semis.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/13/baseball/japanese-baseball/lions-get-back-groove-win-marines/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-14T00:47:59+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-jball-a-20180514.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20180514.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Seibu's Daiki Enokida pitches during the Lions' 6-0 win over the Marines on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/14/soccer/shoya-nakajima-complete-full-transfer-fc-tokyo-portimonense/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-14T16:25:15+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-nakajima-a-20180515.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-nakajima-a-20180515.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shoya Nakajima]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/14/soccer/liverpool-ace-salah-manchester-city-break-records-final-day-premier-league-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-14T18:25:24+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-soccer-a-20180515.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah (left) takes on Brighton's Gaetan Bong during their Premier League match at Anfield on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/14/baseball/japanese-baseball/kiyomiya-already-getting-star-treatment-npb-world/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-14T19:43:07+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20180515.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fighters rookie Kotaro Kiyomiya is interviewed after a game against the Orix Buffaloes on May 9 in Osaka.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/14/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-survives-scare-second-day-summer-basho/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-14T19:53:41+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumoweb-a-20180515.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yokozuna Hakuho (top) reacts after beating Mitakeumi at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/15/more-sports/kei-nishikori-beats-feliciano-lopez-first-round-italian-open/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-15T01:23:51+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-nishikori-a-20180515.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kei Nishikori serves during his first-round match against Spain's Feliciano Lopez at the Italian Open in Rome on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/15/olympics/summer-olympics/tokyo-2020-olympics-opening-ceremony-ticket-price-ceiling-set-%c2%a5288000/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-15T15:01:11+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-olyopener-z-20180516.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-olyopener-z-20180516.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The proposed ceiling for the Tokyo Games and Paralympic Games opening ceremony tickets is at ¥288,000 (about $2,600) and ¥144,100, respectively.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/13/basketball/b-league/seahorses-overpower-defending-champion-brex-game-1-quarterfinal-playoff-series/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-15T18:14:09+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-ed-a-20180513.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20180513.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The SeaHorses' Kosuke Kanamaru goes up for a layup during Saturday's playoff opener against the Brex in Kariya, Aichi Prefecture. Kanamaru scored a game-high 26 points in Mikawa's 77-63 victory.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/15/soccer/jfa-not-revealing-35-man-preliminary-list-world-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-15T19:13:07+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-JFA-a-20180516.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-JFA-a-20180516.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Forward Shinji Okazaki (left) is expected to be named to Japan's 35-man preliminary list for the World Cup, but the Japan Football Association is not revealing the names.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/15/sumo/former-yokozuna-harumafujis-retirement-ceremony-set-september/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-15T19:57:04+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-ceremony-a-20180516.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ceremony-a-20180516.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Harumafuji]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/15/more-sports/football/longtime-nfl-coach-chuck-knox-dies-86/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-15T20:27:30+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-knox-a-20180516.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-knox-a-20180516.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Former Seattle Seahawks coach Chuck Knox, seen in a December 1983 file photo, died last weekend at the age of 86.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/15/rugby/events-set-commemorate-opening-new-stadium-iwate-prefecture/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-15T20:30:01+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-rugby-a-20180516.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-rugby-a-20180516.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Former Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori, the honorary chairman of the Japan Rugby Football Union, (center fourth from left) and Kamaishi Mayor Takenori Noda (center fourth from right) pose with others at the Kamaishi Unosumai Recovery Memorial Stadium announcement ceremony on Tuesday in Tokyo.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/15/sumo/basho-reports/kakuryu-hakuho-roll-easy-wins/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-15T22:05:35+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-sumo-a-20180516.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20180516.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yokozuna Hakuho (left) keeps his balance and defeats No. 2 maegashira Shohozan in their Summer Grand Sumo Tournament match on Tuesday at Ryogoku Kokugikan.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/15/soccer/j-league/jubilo-iwata-terminate-guilhermes-contract/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-15T22:05:37+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/15/baseball/japanese-baseball/dragons-rookie-raidel-martinez-records-first-npb-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-15T23:07:29+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-jball-a-20180516.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20180516.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dragons rookie Raidel Martinez pitches against the Carp on Tuesday at Nagoya Dome. Martinez retired 11 of the first 13 Hiroshima batters he faced and earned the victory in Nagoya's 10-4 win.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/15/soccer/j-league/kazuyoshi-king-kazu-miura-looks-back-j-league-opener-25-years-later/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-15T23:08:06+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-miura-a-20180516.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-miura-a-20180516.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yokohama FC forward Kazuyoshi Miura, seen practicing on Tuesday, was a key player for Verdy Kawasaki when the J. League began in 1993.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/16/rugby/japan-open-rugby-world-cup-russia-romania-thrown/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-16T16:47:58+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-rugby-a-20180517.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan's Shota Horie scores a try during the Brave Blossoms' 23-23 draw with France in Paris on Nov. 25, 2017.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/16/soccer/villa-holds-off-middlesbrough-reach-championship-playoff-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-16T16:59:16+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-villa-a-20180517.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-villa-a-20180517.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Aston Villa captain John Terry celebrates after his team's Championship playoff semifinal aggregate victory over Middlesbrough on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/16/soccer/nadeshiko-japan-face-world-powers-u-s-tournament/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-16T17:21:29+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/16/soccer/little-time-akira-nishino-choose-world-cup-squad/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-16T17:21:42+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-scene-a-20180517.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-scene-a-20180517.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yoshinori Muto will be hoping to win a place in Japan's World Cup squad after scoring 10 goals in 30 appearance in all competitions for Mainz this season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/16/baseball/mlb/shohei-ohtani-replica-sets-sell-first-day/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-16T20:25:41+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-ohtani-a-20180517.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ohtani-a-20180517.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shohei Ohtani gestures from the dugout during the first inning of the Angels' game against the Astros on Tuesday in Anaheim, California.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/16/sumo/basho-reports/yokozuna-kakuryu-upset-fourth-day-summer-basho/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-16T21:57:16+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-sumoweb-a-20180517.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumoweb-a-20180517.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shohozan (right) pushes out yokozuna Kakuryu to win their bout on Wednesday, the fourth day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/15/more-sports/football/dangerous-plays-nihon-university-defender-rock-college-football/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-16T22:28:57+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-hiroshi-a-20180516.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-hiroshi-a-20180516.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[A Nihon University defender (far right, the mosaic masks his number) tackles the Kwansei Gakuin University quarterback from behind a few seconds after the pass during their annual exhibition game on May 6 at Amino Vital Field in Tokyo. That play drew a personal foul and the quarterback was injured.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/16/baseball/japanese-baseball/baystars-rookie-katsuki-azuma-avenges-earlier-losses-tigers-tossing-first-shutout/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-16T22:41:44+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-jball-a-20180517.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20180517.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[BayStars starter Katsuki Azuma reacts after retiring the Tigers in the eighth inning on Wednesday at Koshien Stadium.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/13/rugby/eddie-jonesp-rugby-world-cup-success/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-17T12:01:55+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-eddie-a-20180514.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-eddie-a-20180514.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[England head coach Eddie Jones making sure his team is prepared for next year's Rugby World Cup in Japan.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/17/soccer/werder-bremen-acquire-forward-yuya-osako-koln/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-17T18:11:29+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-osako-a-20180518.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-osako-a-20180518.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yuya Osako]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/17/basketball/b-league/final-four-set-clash/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-17T20:51:48+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-ed-a-20180518.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20180518.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ryukyu forward Takatoshi Furukawa has helped carry his team to the B. League playoff semifinals. The Golden Kings travel to face the Chiba Jets Funabashi this weekend.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/17/baseball/japanese-baseball/hawks-seiichi-uchikawa-deactivated-due-knee-ankle-pain/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-17T20:57:11+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-uchikawa-a-20180518.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-uchikawa-a-20180518.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Seiichi Uchikawa]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/17/sumo/basho-reports/yokozuna-hakuho-improves-5-0-summer-basho/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-17T21:07:21+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-sumo-a-20180518.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20180518.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hakuho outmuscles Daieisho on Thursday at Ryogoku Kokugikan, improving to 5-0 at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/17/rugby/sunwolves-seeking-build-off-momentum-seasons-first-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-17T21:50:05+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-rugby-a-20180518.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-rugby-a-20180518.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sunwolves' flanker Michael Leitch and his Sunwolves teammates play the Cape Town-based Stormers at Mong Kok Stadium in Hong Kong on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/17/baseball/japanese-baseball/eagles-takero-okajima-comes-game-winning-double-ninth-hawks/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-17T23:04:25+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-jball-a-20180518.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20180518.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Eagles' Takero Okajima hits a game-winning double in the ninth against the Hawks on Thursday at  Rakuten Seimei Park. Tohoku Rakuten beat Fukuoka SoftBank 4-3.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/18/basketball/nba/bucks-name-mike-budenholzer-teams-new-head-coach/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-18T16:51:19+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-bucks-a-20180519.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-bucks-a-20180519.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Former Atlanta Hawks coach Mike Budenholzer is headed to Milwaukee to run the Bucks.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/18/rugby/ex-sakura-sevens-coach-keiko-asami-joins-world-rugby-council/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-18T16:51:38+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-asami-a-20180519.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-asami-a-20180519.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Keiko Asami]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/18/basketball/standout-guard-kanna-suzuki-resume-hoop-career-university-south-carolina-aiken/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-18T16:52:20+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-whoops-a-20180519.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-whoops-a-20180519.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Point guard Kanna Suzuki, who at out the 2017-18 season due to a knee injury, is transferring to the University of South Carolina Aiken as a redshirt sophomore.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/18/more-sports/golf/marc-leishman-cards-career-low-61-first-round-att-byron-nelson-tournament/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-18T18:16:16+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-golf-a-20180519.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Marc Leishman plays his shot from the 18th tee during the first round of the AT&amp;T Byron Nelson Tournament at Trinity Forest Golf Club in Dallas onThursday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/18/rugby/sunwolves-prepare-cope-stifling-heat-stormers-hong-kong/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-18T18:16:19+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-rugby-a-20180519.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-rugby-a-20180519.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Grant Hattingh (right), seen in acion last weekend against the Reds, and his Sunwolves teammates face the Cape Town-based Stormers on Saturday in Hong Kong.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/18/soccer/antonio-conte-looks-give-chelsea-trophy-way/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-18T18:16:29+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-premier-a-20180519.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Chelsea manager Antonio Conte leads the team into the F.A. Cup final against Manchester United on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/18/soccer/akira-nishino-names-keisuke-honda-shinji-kagawa-shinji-okazaki-team-ghana-match/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-18T18:25:16+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-andrew-a-20180519.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan coach Akira Nishino speaks at a news conference on Friday in Tokyo where he unveiled his squad for this month's friendly with Ghana.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/18/sumo/basho-reports/tochinoshin-grabs-sole-lead-hakuho-takes-first-loss/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-18T21:10:05+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20180519.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Abi grapples with Hakuho (rear) on Friday in the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan. Abi handed the yokozuna his first defeat of the 15-day tournament.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2018-05-18T23:04:52+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20180519.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Giants pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano smacks a tiebreaking solo home run in the fifth inning against the BayStars on Friday night at Tokyo Dome. Yomiuri beat Yokohama 6-3.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/19/rugby/sunwolves-win-second-straight-first-time-franchise-history/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-19T19:34:04+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-rugby-a-20180520.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sunwolves players celebrate after Hayden Parker's kick gave them a 26-23 victory over the Stormers in Hong Kong on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/19/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-kakuryu-record-victories/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-19T20:36:08+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-brief1-a-20180520.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yokozuna Kakuryu outmuscles Yutakayama on Saturday in the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan. Kakuryu improved to 6-1.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/19/more-sports/golf/nasa-hataoka-hunt-kingsmill-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-19T20:36:59+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-brief3-a-20180520.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nasa Hataoka watches her drive from the 12th hole in the second round of the Kingsmill Open on Friday in Williamsburg, Virginia. Hataoka carded a 5-under 66 for the second straight day.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/19/baseball/japanese-baseball/lions-shinsaburo-tawata-rebounds-loss-six-hit-shutout-buffaloes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-19T20:50:25+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20180520.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Lions hurler Shinsaburo Tawata fires a pitch during Saturday's game against the Buffaloes at Hotto Motto Field. Seibu blanked Orix 7-0.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/19/more-sports/gymnastics/mai-murakami-defends-nhk-cup-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-19T21:07:12+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-gym-a-20180520.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mai Murakami participates in the women's all-around competition during the NHK Cup on Saturday at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium. She finished first overall.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/19/soccer/j-league/f-marinos-battle-past-v-varen/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-19T21:13:32+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yokohama F. Marinos' Takahiro Ogihara scores against V-Varen Nagasaki in J. League action on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/19/basketball/b-league/alvark-edge-seahorses-overtime-game-1-playoff-semifinal-series/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-19T23:10:38+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20180520.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Alvark guard Seiya Ando sparked his club with 14 points in Game 1 of their B. League Championship semifinal series against the SeaHorses on Saturday in Kariya, Aichi Prefecture. Tokyo topped Mikawa 69-65 in overtime.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/19/more-sports/football/nihon-university-coach-masato-uchida-apologizes-controversial-play-quits/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-20T11:48:45+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-coach-a-20180520.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Masato Uchida]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/20/more-sports/golf/nasa-hataoka-still-share-second-rain-shortened-kingsmill-championship/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-20T16:53:46+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/20/more-sports/boxing-2/hiroto-kyoguchi-defends-ibf-minimumweight-title-victory-vince-paras/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-20T16:54:02+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-boxing-a-20180521.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hiroto Kyoguchi (right) lands a punch on Vince Paras of the Philippines during their IBF minimumweight title fight on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/20/baseball/japanese-baseball/daisuke-matsuzaka-baffles-tigers-pick-second-win-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-20T18:40:10+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20180521.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Chunichi's Daisuke Matsuzaka pitches during the Dragons' 6-1 win over the Tigers on Sunday at Nagoya Dome.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/20/sumo/basho-reports/tochinoshin-fells-ichinojo-remain-unbeaten-summer-basho/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-20T19:40:30+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumoweb-a-20180521.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tochinoshin (right) gets to grips with Ichinojo at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/20/baseball/mlb/angels-manager-mike-scioscia-wont-stop-shohei-ohtani-participating-home-run-derby/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-20T19:40:33+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ohtani-a-20180521.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shohei Ohtani is congratulated by Angels third base coach Dino Ebel after his home run during the ninth inning against the Rays on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/20/more-sports/horse-racing/almond-eye-wins-spring-oaks-filly-classic-double/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-20T19:59:28+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jhorse-a-20180521.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Almond Eye comes home to win the spring Oaks on Sunday at Tokyo Racecourse.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/20/more-sports/football/skyler-howard-leads-seagulls-past-frontiers-pearl-bowl-semifinals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-20T20:38:08+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-hiroshi-a-20180521.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Obic quarterback Skyler Howard throws a touchdown pass in the Seagulls' 21-6 win over the Fujitsu Frontiers on Sunday at Fujitsu Stadium Kawasaki.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/20/more-sports/gymnastics/kohei-uchimura-bounces-back-win-nhk-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-20T20:39:49+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-gym-a-20180521.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kohei Uchimura performs at the NHK Cup on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/20/soccer/j-league/naoki-ishihara-helps-vegalta-claim-win-antlers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-20T21:25:27+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jsoccer-a-20180521.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Naoki Ishihara (far right) scores during Vegalta Sendai's 2-1 win over Kashima Antlers in the J. League on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/20/basketball/b-league/jets-alvark-advance-b-league-championship-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-20T22:34:19+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20180521.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Chiba's Yuki Togashi (2) celebrates after the Jets' 72-64 win over the Golden Kings in Game 2 of their B. League Championship semifinal series on Sunday in Funabashi, Chiba Prefecture.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/21/more-sports/golf/hataoka-finishes-second-place-playoff/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-21T14:28:01+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-golf-a-20180522.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nasa Hataoka hits her tee shot on the third hole during the final round of the Kingsmill Championship on Sunday in Williamsburg, Virginia.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/21/soccer/yuya-kubo-boosts-world-cup-chances-goal-gent/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-21T15:32:42+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kubo-a-20180522.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yuya Kubo prepares to shoot during Gent's 1-0 win over Club Brugge on Sunday in the Belgian First Division A championship playoffs.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/21/more-sports/golf/hideki-matsuyama-finishes-16th-byron-nelson/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-21T15:33:34+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-matsuyama-a-20180522.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hideki Matsuyama hits a shot during the final round of the Byron Nelson tournament in Dallas on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/21/more-sports/football/family-injured-football-player-involves-police/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-21T17:29:09+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-football-a-20180522.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Masato Uchida]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/21/more-sports/gymnastics/king-kohei-leaps-back-onto-throne/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-21T18:29:41+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-gym-a-20180522.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kohei Uchimura performs at the NHK Cup on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/20/baseball/japanese-baseball/sugano-still-sights-set-majors/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-21T20:08:40+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-sugano-a-20180521.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sugano-a-20180521.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yomiuri ace Tomoyuki Sugano made his pro debut in 2013 and has a 66-35 record and a 2.18 ERA in 946⅓ innings during his NPB career.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/21/sumo/basho-reports/tochinoshin-stays-perfect-summer-basho/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-21T20:59:12+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-sumoweb-a-20180522.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumoweb-a-20180522.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tochinoshin (right) picks up Daieisho during their bout at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/21/baseball/japanese-baseball/softbanks-yuki-yanagita-stands-among-npb-crowd/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-21T22:47:28+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20180522.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Hawks' Yuki Yanagita has gotten off to a scorching start at the plate this season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/17/more-sports/football/apology-refused-football-incident-scandal-grows/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-22T09:53:22+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-hiroshi-a-20180518.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kwansei Gakuin University director Hiromu Ono (left) addresses the media during a news conference on Thursday in Osaka.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/22/more-sports/volleyball/fivb-exec-fernando-lima-hopes-japan-can-reclaim-olympic-glory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-22T19:17:41+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-volleyball-a-20180523.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-volleyball-a-20180523.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[FIVB secretary general Fernando Lima hopes the 2020 Tokyo Olympics will help the sport in Japan reconnect with its glorious past.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/22/rugby/kensuke-iwabuchi-named-japans-rugby-sevens-national-team-coach/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-22T19:20:23+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sevens-a-20180523.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kensuke Iwabuchi]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/22/more-sports/football/brett-favre-reveals-went-rehab-multiple-times/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-22T19:52:36+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-nfl-a-20180523.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-nfl-a-20180523.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre says he battled addiction to Vicodin during his playing days.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/22/sumo/basho-reports/tochinoshin-still-unbeaten-hakuho-kakuryu-win/</loc>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sekiwake Tochinoshin forces Chiyotairyu out of the raised ring on Tuesday in the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/22/more-sports/judo/male-female-judoka-equal-representation-first-time-2020-olympics/</loc>
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		<lastmod>2018-05-22T23:05:11+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dragons starter Daisuke Yamai pitches against the BayStars on Tuesday night at Yokohama Stadium. Yamai tossed a six-hit shutout as Chunichi routed Yokohama 8-0.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2018-05-23T13:43:30+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-football-y-20180523.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Taisuke Miyagawa, a Nihon University American football player, arrives for a news conference on Tuesday in Tokyo.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/23/baseball/mlb/marlins-release-reliever-junichi-tazawa/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-23T17:04:07+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Miami's Junichi Tazawa pitches during the Marlins' game against the Dodgers on May 17.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/23/soccer/j-league/report-fernando-torres-wants-play-j-league/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-23T17:36:02+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2018-05-23T18:30:28+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20180524.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Naoya Inoue (left) and WBA bantamweight champion Jamie McDonnell pose for a photo Wednesday ahead of their title fight in Tokyo on Friday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/23/sumo/basho-reports/tochinoshin-remains-ahead-yokozuna-duo-11-0-mark/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-23T19:42:17+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumoweb-a-20180524.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tochinoshin (left) defeats Kotoshogiku during their bout on the 11th day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on Wednesday at Ryogoku Kokugikan.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/23/rugby/jamie-joseph-names-japan-squad-face-italy-georgia/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-23T20:07:11+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Brave Blossoms run during a morning practice on Nov. 25, 2017, ahead of a match against France in Paris.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/23/soccer/j-league/andres-iniesta-agrees-deal-vissel-kobe/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-23T21:35:16+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kobe-a-20180524.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Andres Iniesta lifts the Spanish League trophy during a ceremony held in his honor in Barcelona on May 20.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/23/more-sports/football/former-nihon-university-head-coach-masato-uchida-denies-ordering-dirty-tackle/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-23T21:55:38+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-football-a-20180524.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Former Nihon University football head coach Masato Uchida (right) and assistant coach Tsutomu Inoue bow during a news conference on Wednesday night.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/23/rugby/sunwolves-unveil-team-match-rebels/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-23T22:36:07+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/23/baseball/japanese-baseball/buffaloes-ace-chihiro-kaneko-picks-first-victory-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-23T22:45:36+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20180524.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Buffaloes starter Chihiro Kaneko pitches against the Eagles on Wednesday in Sendai. Orix won 5-2.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/23/rugby/sunwolves-hong-kong-success-catalyst-asian-expansion/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-24T16:18:32+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-rich-a-20180524.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fans at Hong Kong's Mong Kok Stadium take photos with the Sunwolves' Michael Leitch after the team's May 19 Super Rugby game against the Stormers.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/24/basketball/b-league/league-powers-jets-alvark-set-title-tilt/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-24T18:30:00+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20180525.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Guard Genki Kojima and his Alvark teammates are chasing a championship. They face the Chiba Jets Funabashi in the B. League title game on Saturday at Yokohama Arena.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/24/general/veracity-lacking-explanation-coaches/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-24T20:05:09+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-hiroshi-a-20180525.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Masato Uchida (right), the former Nihon University head coach, and assistant coach Tsutomu Inoue came across as insincere in their explanation of the controversy surrounding the injury of a Kwansei University quarterback during a recent exhibition game against the school.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/24/soccer/knee-injury-rules-midfielder-toshihiro-aoyama-world-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-24T21:52:12+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Toshihiro Aoyama]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/24/soccer/j-league/vissel-sign-ex-barcelona-star-andres-iniesta-massive-deal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-24T22:05:23+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Former Barcelona star Andres Iniesta shakes hands with Vissel Kobe owner Hiroshi Mikitani at a news conference in Tokyo on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/24/more-sports/football/father-injured-college-qb-rips-coaches/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-25T10:19:21+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-football-a-20180525.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yasutoshi Okuno holds a news conference in Osaka on Tuesday, speaking about a dirty hit by Nihon University defensive end Taisuke Miyagawa in a May 6 game that injured his son, a Kwansei Gakuin University quarterback.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/24/baseball/japanese-baseball/shogo-akiyama-powers-lions-past-hawks/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-25T10:20:50+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20180525.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Lions' Shogo Akiyama belts a three-run home run in the sixth inning against the Hawks at Yafuoku Dome on Thursday. Seibu defeated Fukuoka SoftBank 12-5.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/24/sumo/basho-reports/tochinoshin-stays-perfect-gets-first-win-hakuho/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-25T10:21:08+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20180525.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tochinoshin earned his first career victory against Hakuho on Thursday in the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/25/more-sports/boxing-2/trump-gives-posthumous-pardon-first-black-heavyweight-champion-jack-johnson/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-25T17:21:48+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-champ-a-20180526.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Boxer Jack Johnson, the first black world heavyweight champion, is seen here in a 1932 file photo.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/25/more-sports/football/coaches-demand-nihon-university-changes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-25T18:58:56+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2018-05-25T19:01:22+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kento Momota hits a return against Brice Leverdez of France in a men's singles quarterfinals match at the Thomas Cup in Bangkok on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/25/soccer/mauricio-pochettino-signs-new-five-year-contract-tottenham/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-25T19:05:02+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-tottenham-a-20180526.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/25/baseball/mlb/angels-decide-push-back-shohei-ohtanis-next-start/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-25T19:12:23+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2018-05-25T19:33:37+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kichibe Otsuka, president of Nihon University, speaks during a news conference on Friday in Tokyo.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/25/more-sports/auto-racing/takuma-sato-set-title-defense-indy-500-historic-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-25T19:45:06+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20180526.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Takuma Sato drives through Turn 2 in qualifying for the 102nd Indianapolis 500 on Sunday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/25/sumo/basho-reports/kakuryu-tochinoshin-tied-two-days-left-meet/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-25T20:39:05+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20180526.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yokozuna Kakuryu (right) forces sekiwake Ichinojo out of the raised ring on Friday, the 13th day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament, at Ryogoku Kokugikan.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/25/more-sports/japan-women-outplay-south-korea-advance-uber-cup-finals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-25T20:51:37+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-uber-a-20180526.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan's Akane Yamaguchi hits a return to SouthKorea's Sung Ji-hyun in the women's singles semifinals match at the Uber Cup in Bangkok on Friday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/25/rugby/rebels-end-sunwolves-two-game-winning-streak/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-25T22:14:23+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-rugby-a-20180526.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Sunwolves' Hayden Parker (front) and the Rebels' Billy Meakes compete for the ball in a Super Rugby match on Friday in Melbourne, Australia.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/25/baseball/japanese-baseball/tigers-yoshio-itoi-slugs-solo-homer-fifth-inning-games-run/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-25T23:36:36+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20180526.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hanshin's Yoshio Itoi hits a fifth-inning solo home run against Yomiuri on Friday night at Koshien Stadium. The Tigers beat the Giants 1-0.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/25/more-sports/boxing-2/naoya-inoue-dethrones-wba-bantamweight-champ-jamie-mcdonnell-via-first-round-tko/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-26T11:53:27+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-c-20180526.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Naoya Inoue celebrates his victory over WBA bantamweight champion Jamie McDonnell on Friday night at Ota City General Gymnasium.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/26/soccer/j-league/vissel-fans-welcome-andres-iniesta-kobe/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-26T15:20:26+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-iniesta-a-20180527.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[New Vissel Kobe signing Andres Iniesta juggles a ball during his unveiling at Noevir Stadium on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/26/more-sports/japanese-men-beat-denmark-reach-thomas-cup-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-26T15:21:12+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-badminton-a-20180527.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan's Kento Momota hits a shot during Friday's Thomas Cup semifinal against Denmark.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/26/more-sports/football/kwansei-gakuin-unmoved-nihon-univ-apology/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-26T18:53:09+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-hiroshi-a-20180527.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yasutoshi Okuno, the father of the Kwansei Gakuin University quarterback who was injured by a dirty tackle, speaks at a news conference on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/26/more-sports/football/ex-players-troubled-nihon-universitys-handling-scandal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-26T19:56:36+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20180527.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nihon University defensive end Taisuke Miyagawa attends a news conference on Tuesday in Tokyo where he apologized for his role in a late hit against a Kwansei Gakuin University quarterback in an exhibition game on May 6.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/26/more-sports/japan-wins-badmintons-uber-cup-first-time-37-years/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-26T20:15:00+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan team captain Ayaka Takahashi holds the trophy as she and her teammates celebrate winning the Uber Cup on Saturday in Bangkok.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/26/sumo/basho-reports/kakuryu-beats-tochinoshin-take-lead-summer-basho/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-26T21:59:23+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20180527.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kakuryu pushes Tochinoshin to the ground at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/26/baseball/japanese-baseball/matt-dominguez-lift-marines-buffaloes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-26T22:16:06+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20180527.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Chiba Lotte's Matt Dominguez hits a two-run home run in the fifth inning of the Marines' 6-3 win over the Buffaloes on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/26/figure-skating/akita-group-gives-puppy-olympic-champion-skater-alina-zagitova/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-27T05:10:27+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-skating-a-20180527.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Olympic figure skating champion Aliva Zagitova holds an Akita puppy named Masaru in Moscow on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/27/more-sports/horse-racing/yuichi-fukunaga-steers-wagnerian-japanese-derby-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-27T18:32:36+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-horse-a-20180528.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yuichi Fukunaga (left) comes home to win the Japanese Derby atop Wagnerian on Sunday at Tokyo Racecourse.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/27/more-sports/japan-loses-china-badmintons-thomas-cup-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-27T21:45:54+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-badmintonmen-a-20180528.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-badmintonmen-a-20180528.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan's Yuta Watanabe hits a return as doubles partner Keigo Sonoda looks on during their Thomas Cup final match against China in Bangkok on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/27/baseball/japanese-baseball/last-place-eagles-grind-win-hawks/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-27T22:04:02+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20180528.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tohoku Rakuten's Kazuki Tanaka hits a two-run home run in the eighth inning of the Eagles' 8-4 win over the Hawks on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/27/more-sports/football/injured-kwansei-gakuin-university-quarterback-returns-competition/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-27T22:07:44+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-football-a-20180528.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-football-a-20180528.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kwansei Gakuin University quarterback Kosei Okuno (3) throws the ball during a game on Sunday against Kansai University in Osaka.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/27/sumo/basho-reports/kakuryu-holds-claim-second-straight-championship/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-27T22:23:07+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-sumoweb-a-20180528.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumoweb-a-20180528.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kakuryu (left) and Hakuho compete during the final bout of the Summer Basho on Sunday at Ryogoku Kokugikan. Kakuryu defeated his yokozuna rival to clinch the title.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/27/more-sports/kurumi-nara-exits-french-open-first-round-defeat/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-27T22:32:05+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-nara-a-20180528.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-nara-a-20180528.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kurumi Nara serves during her first-round match at the French Open against Barbora Strycova in Paris on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/28/more-sports/naomi-osaka-eases-second-round-french-open/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-28T21:24:44+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-osaka-a-20180529.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-osaka-a-20180529.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Naomi Osaka hits a shot during her first-round win over Sofia Kenin of the United States at the French Open on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/28/sumo/tochinoshin-ready-tackle-ozeki-challenge-head/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-28T22:19:21+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-sumo-a-20180529.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20180529.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tochinoshin (left) poses for photos with his stablemaster Kasugano on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/28/baseball/japanese-baseball/british-artist-andy-brown-captures-essence-baseball-paintings/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-29T14:39:16+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-jason-a-20180529.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20180529.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Los Angeles Angels pitcher Shohei Ohtani delivers in a painting by Andy Brown.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/27/more-sports/teenage-surfer-shiho-matsuda-wins-ichinomiya-chiba-open/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-29T15:40:45+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-surf-a-20180528.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-surf-a-20180528.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shino Matsuda competes at the Ichinomiya Chiba Open on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/29/more-sports/football/police-question-nihon-university-officials-dangerous-tackle-may-6-game/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-29T18:45:13+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/29/more-sports/horse-racing/trainer-bob-baffert-pleased-triple-crown-hopeful-justifys-preparations-belmont-stakes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-29T18:45:45+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-horse-a-20180530.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-horse-a-20180530.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Justify, ridden by exercise rider Humberto Gomez, gallops at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, last Saturday. Justify is getting ready for the Belmont Stakes and a possible Triple Crown in New York on June 9.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/29/more-sports/football/49ers-cassius-marsh-says-theres-nothing-fun-playing-patriots/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-29T18:46:36+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-nfl-a-20180530.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-nfl-a-20180530.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick speaks to the media last week before practice in Foxborough, Massachusetts. AP]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/29/basketball/b-league/luka-pavicevics-system-key-alvark-tokyos-title-run/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-29T18:48:43+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-ed-a-20180530.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20180530.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Alvark coach Luka Pavicevic, seen embracing team leader Daiki Tanaka on Saturday, guided the club to a B. League title in his first season at the helm.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/29/basketball/b-league/seahorses-star-makoto-hiejima-named-2017-18-mvp-b-league-award-show/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-29T22:30:26+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-kaz-a-20180530.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20180530.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[SeaHorses Mikawa guard Makoto Hiejima, the 2017-18 league MVP , seen holding his trophy, and other award recipients pose for photos at the B. League Award Show on Tuesday night at Ebisu Garden Place.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/29/more-sports/football/kcfa-rules-former-nihon-university-coaches-ordered-illegal-tackle-bans-life/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-29T23:11:08+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-hiroshi-a-20180530.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Keiji Morimoto, chairman of the Kanto Collegiate Football Association's discipline committee (left), speaks at a news conference on Tuesday night in Tokyo.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/29/baseball/japanese-baseball/fighters-nick-martinez-improves-3-0-tokyo-dome-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-29T23:11:27+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20180530.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fighters hurler Nick Martinez pitches against the Giants on Tuesday night at Tokyo Dome. Martinez worked eight-plus innings in Hokkaido Nippon Ham's 5-3 triumph over Yomiuri.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/29/soccer/japan-boss-akira-nishino-hoping-friendly-ghana-will-ease-world-cup-roster-decisions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-29T23:13:10+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-andrew-a-20180530.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-andrew-a-20180530.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan national team players warm up during a training session on Tuesday at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama. Japan faces Ghana in a friendly on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/27/more-sports/football/disgraced-football-coach-masato-uchida-unfit-follow-legends-footsteps/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-30T17:14:25+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-hiroshi-a-20180528.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Former Nihon University head coach Mikio Shinotake watches from the sideline as his team takes on Rikkyo University during a December 2001 game.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/30/sumo/georgian-wrestler-tochinoshin-officially-promoted-ozeki/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-30T19:22:01+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-tochinoshin-a-20180531.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tochinoshin celebrates his promotion to ozeki with members of his stable on Wednesday morning.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/30/soccer/ghana-outclasses-japan-akira-nishino-endures-disappointing-first-match-charge/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-31T01:07:35+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-andrew-d-20180531.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ghana's Thomas Partey celebrates after scoring the first goal of Wednesday's friendly.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/30/sumo/newly-minted-ozeki-tochinoshin-reaping-rewards-fighting-spirit/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-31T15:34:53+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-insidesumo-a-20180531.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tochinoshin celebrates with his stablemaster Kasugano (right) after officially being promoted to ozeki on Wednesday morning.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/31/basketball/b-league/yokohama-looks-tom-wisman-renewal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-31T18:01:22+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20180601.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Veteran bench boss Tom Wisman, seen leading the Tochigi Brex during the 2017 B. League playoffs, is returning to the sideline to guide the Yokohama B-Corsairs.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/31/baseball/mlb/dodgers-hurler-kenta-maeda-placed-10-day-dl-hip-strain/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-31T18:57:19+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-maeda-a-20180601.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dodgers pitcher Kenta Maeda]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/31/baseball/mlb/shohei-ohtani-listed-mlb-star-ballot-designated-hitter/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-31T19:11:42+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/31/soccer/nishino-reveals-23-man-squad-world-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-31T19:13:42+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-squad-a-20180601.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan coach Akira Nishino speaks at a news conference in Tokyo on Thursday where he announced his 23-man squad for the 2018 World Cup.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/31/more-sports/football/kwansei-university-quarterback-kosei-okuno-files-criminal-complaint-two-former-nihon-university-coaches/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-31T19:25:02+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-QB-a-20180601.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kwansei Gakuin University quarterback Kosei Okuno (right) is seen in Sunday's game against Kansai University.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/31/olympics/summer-olympics/tokyo-2020-marathon-route-unveiled/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-31T19:46:47+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/31/baseball/japanese-baseball/baystars-backup-koki-yamashita-provides-10th-inning-heroics-walk-off-single-eagles/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-31T23:13:46+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-jball-a-20180601.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20180601.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The BayStars' Koki Yamashita delivers a sayonara single in the 10th inning against the Eagles on Thursday night at Yokohama Stadium. Yokohama defeated Tohoku Rakuten 4-3.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/30/baseball/japanese-baseball/dragons-bullpen-lows-lead-daisuke-matsuzaka-misses-chance-win-back-back-starts/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-31T23:21:06+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20180531.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Buffaloes starter Chihiro Kaneko pitches against the Dragons on Wednesday at Nagoya Dome. Orix defeated Chunichi 5-1.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/01/soccer/southgate-will-keep-world-cup-foes-guessing/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-01T18:35:25+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-premier-a-20180602.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold (right), seen in the Champions League final against Real Madrid, is expected to make his England debut against Nigeria on Saturday at Wembley Stadium.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/01/rugby/sunwolves-make-nine-lineup-changes-clash-brumbies/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-01T18:52:06+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sunwolves-a-20180602.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Sunwolves' Semisi Masirewa (left), seen in action against the Rebels on May 25, is in the Super Rugby team's starting lineup for Sunday's match against the Brumbies in Canberra, Australia.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/01/baseball/japanese-baseball/home-run-king-sadaharu-oh-gets-married-second-time/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-01T21:32:42+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-oh-a-20180602.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks chairman Sadaharu Oh announced on Friday that he's gotten married for a second time.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/01/soccer/midfielder-takashi-inui-joins-real-betis-three-year-contract/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-01T23:04:55+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-inui-a-20180602.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Takashi Inui]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/01/baseball/japanese-baseball/hawks-pitcher-kodai-senga-picks-win-first-appearance-two-weeks/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-01T23:05:16+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20180602.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hawks hurler Kodai Senga fires a pitch in Friday's game against the BayStars at Yafuoku Dome. Fukuoka SoftBank beat Yokohama 6-2.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/02/soccer/japan-soccer-team-heads-austria-training-camp-world-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-02T18:13:47+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-brief1-a-20180603.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan men's national team soccer manager Akira Nishino speaks at a departure ceremony at Narita airport on Saturday. The team is traveling to Austria for training before the upcoming World Cup.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/02/olympics/yuzuru-hanyu-gives-gloves-olympic-museum/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-02T18:18:24+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-brief3-a-20180603.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yuzuru Hanyu]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/02/rugby/italy-clobbers-yamaha-jubilo-exhibition-match/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-02T21:34:56+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-rugby-a-20180603.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yamaha Jubilo's Yuki Yatomi runs with the ball in an exhibition match against Italy on Saturday in Nagano. Italy defeated Yamaha 52-19.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/02/soccer/j-league/ventforet-kofu-double-urawa-reds-levain-cup-first-leg-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-02T21:52:15+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jsoccer-a-20180603.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ventforet Kofu's Yuta Imazu (34) moves the ball as Kazuki Nagasawa of the Urawa Reds defends in Saturday's  Levain Cup match in Kofu. Imazu scored a goal in Kofu's 2-0 victory.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/02/baseball/japanese-baseball/marines-mike-bolsinger-triumphs-fifth-straight-start/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-02T23:01:02+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20180603.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Marines relief pitcher Tatsuya Uchi (right) and catcher Tatsuhiro Tamura celebrate the team's victory over the Carp on Saturday at Zozo Marine Stadium. Chiba Lotte topped Hiroshima 7-3.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/01/figure-skating/two-time-olympic-gold-medalist-hanyu-receive-peoples-honor-award/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-03T10:29:45+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[n-hanyu-a-20180602.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Figure skating superstar Yuzuru Hanyu waves to the crowd during a victory parade in Sendai in April.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/03/more-sports/horse-racing/mozu-ascot-wins-yasuda-kinen-record-tying-time/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-03T17:53:39+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-horse-a-20180604.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mozu Ascot wins the Yasuda Kinen on Sunday at Tokyo Racecourse.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/03/sumo/new-ozeki-tochinoshin-ask-georgian-president-build-sumo-ring/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-03T20:58:19+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20180604.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tochinoshin celebrates his promotion to sumo's second-highest rank of ozeki on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/03/basketball/nba/spurs-green-helping-nba-spread-basketball-gospel-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-03T22:13:37+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20180604.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Spurs' Danny Green speaks during an interview with The Japan Times on Saturday in Tokyo.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/03/baseball/japanese-baseball/daiki-enokida-haunts-former-teammates-lions-sink-tigers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-03T22:29:31+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20180604.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Seibu's Daiki Enokida delivers during the Lions' 10-5 win over the Tigers on Sunday in Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/03/rugby/depleted-sunwolves-lose-brumbies/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-03T22:29:38+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sunwolves-a-20180604.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Sunwolves' Keisuke Uchida passes the ball during Sunday's game against the Brumbies in Canberra.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/03/more-sports/kei-nishikori-exits-french-open-fourth-round-defeat-dominic-thiem/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-03T22:30:11+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-nishikori-a-20180604.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kei Nishikori reaches for a shot during his French Open fourth-round match against Austria's Dominic Thiem on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/03/more-sports/akiyo-noguchi-wins-third-straight-bouldering-world-cup-event/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-03T23:16:15+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-climbing-a-20180604.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Akiyo Noguchi competes in a bouldering World Cup event in Tokyo on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/04/more-sports/golf/nasa-hataoka-finishes-10th-thai-ariya-jutanugarn-wins-u-s-womens-open/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-04T15:21:32+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-hataoka-a-20180605.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nasa Hataoka plays a shot during the final round of the U.S. Women's Open on Sunday in Birmingham, Alabama.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/04/baseball/japanese-baseball/matt-dominguez-makes-good-first-impression-marines/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-04T18:38:39+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20180605.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Infielder Matt Dominguez has hit six home runs in 47 at-bats for the Marines this year.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/04/soccer/genki-haraguchi-set-hannover-move/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-04T19:49:55+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-haraguchi-a-20180605.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Genki Haraguchi controls the ball during Japan's friendly match against Ghana in Yokohama on May 30.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/04/soccer/world-cup/japan-holds-first-practice-since-arriving-pre-world-cup-camp/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-04T22:06:45+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-japan-b-20180605.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Members of the Japan team run during a training session on Sunday in Seefeld, Austria.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/05/olympics/joc-set-target-30-gold-medals-2020-olympics-sources/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-05T17:55:39+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/05/basketball/nba/andre-iguodala-poised-return-nba-finals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-05T17:56:12+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-nba-a-20180606.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Golden State forward Andre Iguodala, who has been sidelined with a bone bruise in his left knee, is close to returning to action in the NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/05/basketball/nba/lebrons-postseason-run-incredible-jordan-still-man/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-05T18:35:56+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-manaboutsports-a-20180606.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Cavaliers superstar LeBron James, shooting over the Warriors' Kevin Durant in Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday, has led his teams to eight consecutive appearances in the championship round.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/05/baseball/mlb/reliever-junichi-tazawa-signs-minor-league-deal-tigers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-05T18:36:18+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-tazawa-a-20180606.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Junichi Tazawa]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/05/baseball/japanese-baseball/tetsuto-yamada-norichika-aoki-ignite-offense-swallows-sixth-straight-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-05T23:02:03+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20180606.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Swallows' Norichika Aoki hits a run-scoring double in the first inning against the Hawks on Tuesday at Jingu Stadium. Aoki drove in four runs in Tokyo Yakult's 12-6 win over Fukuoka SoftBank.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/06/sumo/army-okamisan-work-behind-scenes-keep-sumo-stables-running-smoothly/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-06T16:15:53+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20180607.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tochinoshin (center) celebrates his promotion to ozeki on May 30 alongside stablemaster Kasugano (right) and the okamisan (left) of the stable.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/06/baseball/japanese-baseball/yuki-ariyoshi-ikuhiro-kiyota-lift-marines-victory-dragons/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-06T22:39:49+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20180607.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Outfielder Ikuhiro Kiyota celebrates after the Marines' victory over the Dragons on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/06/more-sports/one-championship-making-waves-mma-scene/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-06T22:58:10+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20180607.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mei 'V.V' Yamaguchi (right) throws a punch at champion Angela Lee during their ONE Championship atomweight title match on May 18 at Singapore Indoor Stadium]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/07/basketball/b-league/jets-place-premium-continuity/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-07T18:37:19+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20180608.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Chiba Jets Funabashi bench boss Atsushi Ono is returning for his third season at the helm in 2018-19.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/07/soccer/kwansei-gakuin-eliminates-gamba-osaka-emperors-cup-second-round/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-07T19:21:08+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-BRI-soccer-a-20180608.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sony Sendai FC's Yuki Miura celebrates after scoring a goal against Kawasaki Frontale in the second round of the Emperor's Cup on Wednesday. Frontale rallied for a 3-2 victory.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/07/baseball/japanese-baseball/carp-hurler-daichi-osera-dragons-slugger-zoilo-almonte-earn-monthly-mvp-awards-first-time/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-07T20:01:00+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-BRI-npb-a-20180608.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hiroshima Carp pitcher Daichi Osera, the Central League pitching MVP for May, went 4-0 with two complete games and a 2.03 ERA last month.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/07/rugby/romania-spain-lose-appeals-wont-compete-2019-rugby-world-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-07T20:01:47+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-BRI-rugby-a-20180608.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[World Rugby chairman Bill Beaumont]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/07/rugby/jamie-joseph-announces-japans-lineup-test-match-italy-oita/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-07T23:06:32+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/sp-rugby-a-20180608.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-rugby-a-20180608.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Michael Leitch]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/07/baseball/japanese-baseball/swallows-yuhei-takai-slugs-two-homers-drives-winning-run-bases-loaded-walk-10th/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-07T23:11:13+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20180608.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yuhei Takai (center), who drove in the winning run on a bases-loaded walk, and his Swallows teammates celebrate their 10th-inning victory over the Hawks on Thursday at Jingu Stadium. Tokyo Yakult triumphed 4-3 over Fukuoka SoftBank.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/07/general/three-time-olympian-dai-tamesue-provides-detailed-critique-sports-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-07T23:16:18+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-hiroshi-a-20180608.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Former Olympic hurdler Dai Tamesue speaks during a May 31 interview with The Japan Times in Tokyo.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/08/more-sports/ice-hockey/smile-japan-goalie-nana-fujimoto-six-months-following-surgery-shoulder/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-08T18:16:45+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jack-a-20180609.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Smile Japan goalie Nana Fujimoto suffered a serious shoulder injury in a game against Switzerland at the Pyeongchang Olympics in February.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/08/more-sports/ai-fukuhara-tomokazu-harimoto-take-part-olympic-day-table-tennis-friendly/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-08T18:54:15+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/sp-table-a-20180609.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-table-a-20180609.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ai Fukuhara (left) and Tomokazu Harimoto]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/07/more-sports/judo/korea-send-unified-judo-team-east-asian-championships/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-08T19:13:49+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/08/soccer/japan-face-costa-rica-international-friendly-september/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-08T19:32:35+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/08/rugby/brave-blossoms-azzurri-set-rugby-world-cup-dress-rehearsal-oita/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-08T21:15:07+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-rugby-a-20180609.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Italy fullback Matteo Minozzi practices on Friday in preparation for Saturday's test match against Japan at Oita Bank Dome.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/08/basketball/japan-women-rout-taiwan-exhibition-contest/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-08T23:03:40+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/sp-hoop-a-20180609.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-hoop-a-20180609.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan guard Saki Mizushima drives in against Taiwan during Friday's exhibition game at Arena Tachikawa Tachihi.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/08/baseball/japanese-baseball/lions-ace-yusei-kikuchi-outduels-giants-star-tomoyuki-sugano/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-08T23:12:13+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/sp-jason-a-20180609.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20180609.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Lions left-hander Yusei Kikuchi fires a pitch in Friday's game against the Giants at Tokyo Dome. Kikuchi tossed seven scoreless innings in Seibu's 5-4 win over Yomiuri.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/08/basketball/teenage-star-chikara-tanaka-attend-img-academy-bid-gain-college-hoop-scholarship/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-09T12:45:25+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20180609.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japanese phenom Chikara Tanaka (center) and IMG Academy officials Chris Ciaccio (right) and Brian Nash pose for photos in Yokohama on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/09/baseball/mlb/shohei-ohtani-goes-disabled-list-injury-elbow/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-09T17:24:49+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/sp-angels-a-20180610.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-angels-a-20180610.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani will be out of action for three weeks due to an elbow injury, the team announced on Friday.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/09/soccer/samurai-blue-get-blanked-switzerland-friendly/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-09T17:25:06+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/sp-soccer-a-20180610.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-soccer-a-20180610.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan's Keisuke Honda takes a shot on goal during Friday's friendly with Switzerland in Lugano.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/09/baseball/japanese-baseball/mlb-scouts-eye-yusei-kikuchi-tomoyuki-sugano/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-09T18:34:40+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/sp-jason-a-20180610.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20180610.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Pitchers Tomoyuki Sugano of the Yomiuri Giants (left) and Yusei Kikuchi of the Seibu Lions faced off Friday night as several MLB scouts looked on at Tokyo Dome.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/09/baseball/japanese-baseball/dragons-onelki-garcia-notches-second-shutout-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-09T22:25:41+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/sp-jball-a-20180610.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20180610.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Chunichi's Onelki Garcia tosses a pitch in interleague action on Saturday at Nagoya Dome. The Dragons blanked the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks 3-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/09/soccer/j-league/ventforet-advance-levain-cup-quarterfinals-aggregate-triumph-reds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-09T22:47:07+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/sp-jsoccer-a-20180610.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jsoccer-a-20180610.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yuki Abe of the Urawa Reds moves with the ball as Ventforet Kofu's Kazuki Kozuka attempts a tackle in Saturday's Levain Cup match at Saitama Stadium.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/09/more-sports/tomokazu-harimoto-eliminates-olympic-champion-ma-long-japan-open-quarterfinals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-09T23:10:36+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/sp-table-a-20180610.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-table-a-20180610.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tomokazu Harimoto competes against two-time Olympic champion Ma Long of China on Saturday in the Japan Open quarterfinals in Kitakyushu. Harimoto won 11-8, 11-9, 11-7, 3-11, 2-11, 11-6.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/10/baseball/mlb/yankees-masahiro-tanaka-joins-three-japanese-pitchers-dl/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-10T16:27:42+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/sp-tanaka-a-20180611.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-tanaka-a-20180611.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka runs home to score on a sacrifice fly against the Mets during the sixth inning on Friday in New York.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/10/more-sports/japans-naoki-tajima-czech-republics-ondrej-styler-win-boys-doubles-title-roland-garros/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-10T17:22:37+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/sp-tajima-a-20180611.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-tajima-a-20180611.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Naoki Tajima (right) and Ondrej Styler celebrate after winning the boys' doubles title at the Roland Garros Junior French Championships on Saturday in Paris.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/10/more-sports/rei-sugimoto-wins-world-cup-event-first-bouldering-title-five-years/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-10T18:31:42+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/10/rugby/former-japan-coach-sir-john-kirwan-high-hopes-brave-blossoms-teams-win-italy/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-10T20:08:58+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/sp-kirwan-a-20180611.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kirwan-a-20180611.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan's Michael Leitch (left) and Italy's Dean Budd fight for a lineout during their match on Saturday in Oita.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/10/more-sports/football/obic-gets-boost-defense-special-teams-semifinal-victory-lixil/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-10T21:59:22+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/sp-football-a-20180611.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-football-a-20180611.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Seagulls defensive end Kevin Jackson scores after recovering a blocked punt during the second quarter of their win over the Deers in the Pearl Bowl semifinals on Sunday at Fujitsu Stadium Kawasaki.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/10/more-sports/japanese-pair-falls-french-open-womens-doubles-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-10T21:59:30+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/sp-french-a-20180611.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-french-a-20180611.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[French Open women's doubles runners-up Makoto Ninomiya (left) and Eri Hozumi pose for photos after the final on Sunday in Paris.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/10/more-sports/mima-ito-tomokazu-harimoto-claim-singles-titles-japan-open/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-10T22:02:33+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/sp-table-a-20180611.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-table-a-20180611.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mima Ito hits a shot during the Japan Open women's singles final on Sunday in Kitakyushu.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/10/soccer/nadeshiko-japan-defeats-new-zealand-friendly/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-10T22:28:05+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/10/baseball/japanese-baseball/swallows-stay-hot-interleague-play-victory-buffaloes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-10T22:31:00+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20180611.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Swallows' Wladimir Balentien is congratulated by his teammates after hitting a three-run home run against the Buffaloes during the third inning on Sunday at Jingu Stadium.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/09/more-sports/shingo-kunieda-yui-kamiji-capture-french-open-mens-wheelchair-titles/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-10T23:11:53+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/sp-wheelchair-a-20180610.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-wheelchair-a-20180610.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shingo Kunieda celebrates winning the French Open men's wheelchair title for the seventh time on Saturday in Paris.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/11/soccer/world-cup/japan-19s-join-senior-team-world-cup-camp/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-11T21:35:43+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/sp-jsoccer-a-20180612.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jsoccer-a-20180612.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hiroki Sakai heads the ball during Japan's World Cup warmup match against Switzerland in Lugano, Switzerland, on Friday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/11/basketball/japan-bolsters-roster-rui-hachimura-nick-fazekas-ahead-fiba-world-cup-qualifiers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-11T22:06:03+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/sp-kaz-a-20180612.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20180612.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Japanese men's national team poses with coach Julio Lamas (center) during a news conference on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/12/more-sports/football/julio-jones-tells-falcons-will-skip-minicamp/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-12T17:13:58+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/sp-nfl-a-20180613.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-nfl-a-20180613.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones is not attending this week's mandatory minicamp due to contractual issues with the club.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/12/olympics/tokyo-2020-organizers-plan-cap-ticket-prices-%c2%a5300000/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-12T17:15:37+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/12/more-sports/golf/rikuya-hoshino-earns-u-s-open-spot-late-entry/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-12T17:16:50+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/sp-hoshino-a-20180613.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-hoshino-a-20180613.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Riyuka Hoshino (left) checks his notes while playing with compatriot Shota Akiyoshi during a practice round for the U.S. Open on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/12/soccer/genki-haraguchi-says-hes-reached-agreement-join-hannover/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-12T19:51:07+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/sp-haraguchi-a-20180613.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-haraguchi-a-20180613.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Genki Haraguchi]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/12/more-sports/boxing-2/masayuki-ito-christopher-diaz-square-off-vacant-wbo-super-featherweight-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-12T21:42:30+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/12/baseball/japanese-baseball/swallows-masanori-ishikawa-tames-lions-en-route-160th-career-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-12T22:56:45+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/11/baseball/japanese-baseball/herrmann-follows-path-harvard-sendai/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-13T09:57:24+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20180612.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tohoku Rakuten reliever Frank Herrmann is in his second season in Japan.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/13/soccer/world-cup/u-s-counterspy-warns-world-cup-travelers-devices-hacked/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-13T10:47:04+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-hack-a-20180614.jpg]]></image:title>
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		<lastmod>2018-06-13T10:52:11+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/13/more-sports/golf/fit-tiger-woods-feeling-good-ahead-u-s-open/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-13T13:53:34+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tiger Woods gestures during a practice round for the U.S. Open on Tuesday in Southampton, New York.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2018-06-13T17:29:55+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20180614.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Takanohana is currently the only person in the Japan Sumo Association who holds a special one-generation elder name share.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/13/baseball/mlb/maeda-set-return-dodgers-face-rangers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-13T17:57:24+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Kenta Maeda was placed on the 10-day disabled list after suffering a hip strain on May 30.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2018-06-13T20:11:17+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2018-06-13T22:06:24+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ilkay Gundogan (right) and Germany will be trying to defend their World Cup crown in Russia this summer.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2018-06-13T23:02:41+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Hawks' Tomoya Ichikawa returns to the dugout after his fifth-inning home run against the Giants on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2018-06-14T18:11:46+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2018-06-14T21:09:48+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2018-06-14T21:12:28+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2018-06-14T22:14:49+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Alan Gilpin, tournament director for the 2019 Rugby World Cup, is seen in a 2017 file photo.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2018-06-14T23:16:32+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Swallows' Yuhei Takai (right) and manager Junji Ogawa celebrate after Tokyo Yakult's 6-4 victory over the Seibu Lions on Thursday night.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2018-06-14T23:16:48+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2018-06-15T11:59:20+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2018-06-15T16:26:00+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Denis Cheryshev scores Russia's second goal over Saudi Arabia in the opening game Thursday in Moscow. Russia won 5-0.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/15/soccer/england-hoping-end-major-tournament-jinx/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-15T17:51:40+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[England's Harry Kane looks to pass the ball during a training session at Spartak Zelenogorsk Stadium near St. Petersburg, Russia, on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/31/basketball/nba/yuta-watanabe-attend-nba-global-camp-run-draft/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-15T20:57:16+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-camp-a-20180601.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[George Washington University guard Yuta Watanabe, who received Atlantic 10 Conference Defensive Player of the Year honors in March, is preparing to begin his pro basketball career.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2018-06-15T21:40:38+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20180616.jpg]]></image:title>
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		<lastmod>2018-06-15T23:16:30+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan defender Maya Yoshida jokes with children before the team's first training session in Kazan, Russia, on Thursday.   AFP-JIJI]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2018-06-15T23:17:19+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20180616.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Fighters'  Taishi Ota strokes a tiebreaking single in the seventh inning against the Swallows on Friday night at Sapporo Dome. Hokkaido Nippon Ham routed Tokyo Yakult 11-4 in interleague action.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2018-06-15T23:20:51+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Uruguay's Jose Gimenez (right) celebrates after scoring in the 89th minute against Egypt in a World Cup Group A match on Friday in Yekaterinburg, Russia. Uruguay won 1-0.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2018-06-16T17:31:19+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-soccer-a-20180617.jpg]]></image:title>
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		<lastmod>2018-06-16T18:31:32+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan's Kazuki Himeno tries to break through Italy's defense during Saturday's test match in Kobe.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2018-06-16T20:35:26+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20180617.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Marines hurler Mike Bolsinger pitches against the Giants on Saturday afternoon at Zozo Marine Stadium. Bolsinger went the distance in Chiba Lotte's 1-0 victory over Yomiuri.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/16/soccer/world-cup/veteran-goalkeeper-eiji-kawashima-says-japan-still-haunted-2014-loss-colombia/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-16T21:31:28+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-samurai-a-20180617.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima takes part in a training session on Thursday in Kazan, Russia.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/16/basketball/rising-star-rui-hachimura-makes-impressive-debut-japan-mens-national-team/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-16T22:28:00+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-JBA-a-20180617.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan forward Rui Hachimura soars through the lane in first-quarter action during Friday's exhibition game against South Korea at Ota City General Gymnasium.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/16/baseball/japanese-baseball/eagles-manager-masataka-nashida-steps/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-16T22:56:58+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Masataka Nashida]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/16/rugby/fan-excitement-gaining-momentum-2019-rugby-world-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-17T14:29:37+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-rugby-a-20180617.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yoshiharu Okuyama, a 54-year-old fan from Saitama Prefecture, stands outside Noevir Stadium in Kobe before the Japan-Italy game on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/17/soccer/world-cup/japan-wont-change-strategy-based-james-rodriguezs-status-colombia/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-17T16:56:30+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-rodriguez-a-20180618.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Colombia's James Rodriguez stretches during a training session in Kazan, Russia.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/17/soccer/world-cup/philippe-troussier-japan-can-thrive-akira-nishino/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-17T17:04:17+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-japan-a-20180618.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan coach Akira Nishino speaks to members of the team during training on Friday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/17/more-sports/football/japan-routs-china-college-football-tournament/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-17T19:09:27+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-hiroshi-a-20180618.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kyoto University quarterback Daisuke Tanaka carries the ball for Japan during the World University American Football Championship on Saturday in Harbin, China.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nasa Hataoka hits a shot at the NW Arkansas Championship on Friday in Rogers, Arkansas.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/23/baseball/japanese-baseball/buffaloes-ask-game-resumed-umpires-mistake/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-23T19:51:22+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Orix reliever Taisuke Kondo reacts as Fukuoka SoftBank's Akira Nakamura rounds the bases in the 10th inning of Friday's game.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/23/baseball/japanese-baseball/shun-yamaguchi-goes-distance-giants-win-swallows/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-23T19:51:40+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20180624.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Giants pitcher Shun Yamaguchi (right) celebrates with catcher Seiji Kobayashi after Saturday's 7-1 win over the Swallows at Tokyo Dome.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/23/rugby/georgias-jaba-bregvadze-looks-improvement-losing-sunwolves-teammates/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-23T20:21:31+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia players surround Japan's Timothy Lafaele during their test match on Saturday in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/24/soccer/world-cup/neymar-gets-emotional-world-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-24T16:54:44+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Neymar (right) cries while being congratulated by Costa Rica's Bryan Oviedo after Brazil's 2-0 victory in their Group E match at the World Cup on Friday in St. Petersburg, Russia.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/24/soccer/world-cup/quiet-achiever-yuya-osako-urges-japan-go-win-senegal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-24T17:30:13+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jsoccer-a-20180625.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan striker Yuya Osako (right) takes a drink during a training session on Friday in Kazan, Russia.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/24/baseball/japanese-baseball/yuki-yanagita-clinches-nail-biting-win-hawks-buffaloes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-24T21:03:08+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20180625.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[SoftBank's Yuki Yanagita reacts after hitting a tie-breaking, 12th-inning home run in the Hawks' 5-4 win over the Buffaloes on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/24/more-sports/track-field/taio-kanai-breaks-national-110-meter-hurdles-record/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-24T21:18:04+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-track-a-20180625.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Taio Kanai competes in the men's 110-meter hurdles on Sunday at the national athletics championships in Yamaguchi.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2018-06-24T21:21:43+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-horse-a-20180625.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mikki Rocket comes home to win the Takarazuka Kinen on Sunday at Hanshin Racecourse in Takarazuka, Hyogo Prefecture.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/24/more-sports/akiyo-noguchi-tomoa-narasaki-win-titles-inaugural-sport-climbing-combined-japan-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-24T21:21:56+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20180625.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tomoa Narasaki celebrates after clocking a new national record in speed climbing on Sunday at the inaugural Combined Japan Cup in Morioka.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/25/soccer/world-cup/senegal-manager-aliou-cisse-points-finger-defensive-lapses-world-cup-draw-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-25T14:11:31+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-cisse-a-20180626.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Senegal's Aliou Cisse coaches his team during Sunday's match against Japan at the World Cup in Yekaterinburg, Russia.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/27/basketball/b-league/grouses-edge-volters-playoff-remain-first-division/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-25T15:07:27+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20180528.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Toyama Grouses guard Naoki Uto takes a shot against the Kumamoto Volters in their B. League promotion/relegation playoff game on Sunday at Yokohama Arena.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/25/baseball/mlb/padres-call-kazuhisa-makita-minors/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-25T16:06:44+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-makita-a-20180626.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kazuhisa Makita]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/25/soccer/japans-conviction-growing-stronger-step-world-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-25T16:08:07+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-andrew-a-20180626.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan defender Gen Shoji (right) competes with Senegal's M'Baye Niang during their World Cup match on Sunday in Yekaterinburg, Russia.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/25/soccer/world-cup/kawashimas-error-raises-questions-samurai-blue/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-25T17:27:44+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima (left) reacts after Senegal's first goal during their match on Sunday at the World Cup.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/25/soccer/world-cup/samurai-blues-gritty-play-raises-hopes-japan-will-advance-world-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-25T18:48:12+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[n-soccerfans-a-20180626.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Soccer fans cheer near the scramble crossing in Tokyo's Shibuya district Monday following the Group H World Cup soccer match between Japan and Senegal in Russia.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/25/sumo/kakuryu-sits-atop-latest-rankings/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-25T20:12:36+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yokozuna Kakuryu defeats Tochinoshin during the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/25/baseball/japanese-baseball/fans-vote-former-major-leaguer-daisuke-matsuzaka-onto-star-roster/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-25T20:51:57+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-matsuzaka-a-20180626.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Daisuke Matsuzaka has been selected for NPB's All-Star games for the first time in 12 years.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/26/rugby/assistant-coach-tony-brown-fill-ailing-jamie-joseph-close-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-26T18:37:38+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/26/baseball/mlb/yu-darvish-tosses-five-innings-minor-league-rehab-start/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-26T18:40:49+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yu Darvish pitches for the Single-A South Bend Cubs in a minor league rehab start on Monday at Four Winds Field in South Bend, Indiana.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/26/soccer/j-league/frontale-trade-yoshito-okubo-jubilo/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-26T18:42:36+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-okubo-a-20180627.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yoshito Okubo has scored 181 goals in the J. League top division during his career.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/26/baseball/japanese-baseball/carp-sign-veteran-reliever-johnny-hellweg/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-26T20:39:50+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/26/baseball/japanese-baseball/npb-upholds-hawks-buffaloes-result-despite-umpires-mistake/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-26T20:39:57+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-NPB-a-20180627.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Akira Nakamura]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/26/more-sports/football/kfca-sets-july-deadline-suspended-nihon-unversity-football-team-issue-report-scandal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-26T23:46:38+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/26/paralympics/nippon-foundation-invests-high-school-university-paralympic-athletes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-26T23:46:47+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20180627.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nippon Foundation chairman Yohei Sasagawa (far left, second row) and eight Paralympic athletes who will receive scholarships from the foundation pose for photos at a ceremony at Nippon Sport Science University in Tokyo on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2018-06-26T23:46:52+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-japan-a-20180627.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan's Shinji Okazaki trains on Monday in Kazan, Russia.  Japan faces Poland on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/26/baseball/japanese-baseball/carp-hammer-giants-clash-cls-top-teams/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-26T23:49:46+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20180627.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Carp slugger Ryuhei Matsuyama drove in five runs in Hiroshima's 14-5 win over the Yomiuri Giants on Tuesday at Mazda Stadium.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/27/soccer/world-cup/keisuke-honda-says-japan-making-2014-disappointment-world-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-27T11:23:46+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-honda-a-20180628.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Keisuke Honda controls a ball during a training session on Tuesday in Kazan, Russia.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/27/sumo/sumo-world-attracts-wide-range-characters/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-27T22:07:49+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20180628.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Former ozeki Konishiki performs at a concert in Yokohama in this 2014 file photo.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/27/baseball/japanese-baseball/swallows-pounce-dragons-third-consecutive-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-27T23:16:21+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Swallows' Norichika Aoki, seen in a 2009 file photo, belted a two-run homer in the first inning against the Dragons on Wednesday at Jingu Stadium. Tokyo Yakult defeated Chunichi 7-2.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/28/baseball/mlb/angels-shohei-ohtani-awaits-elbow-evaluation-medical-staff/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-28T18:48:19+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shohei Ohtani]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/28/rugby/sunwolves-fill-coach-tony-brown-announces-squad-match-bulls/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-28T21:22:10+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sunwolves-a-20180629.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Sunwolves' Akihito Yamada (center), seen in a May 2016 file photo, is in the team's announced starting lineup for Saturday's Super Rugby match against the Bulls in Singapore.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/28/basketball/japan-faces-big-challenge-australia-fiba-world-cup-asian-qualifier/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-28T22:59:14+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20180629.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[NBA players Matthew Dellavedova (left) and Thon Maker take shots during Australia's practice at Chiba Port  Arena on Thursday. Australia faces Japan in a FIBA World Cup Asian qualifier on Friday night at the same venue.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/28/baseball/japanese-baseball/hanshin-capitalizes-yokohamas-miscues-wraps-three-game-sweep/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-28T23:11:13+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20180629.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tigers starter Minoru Iwata pitches against the BayStars on Thursday night at Yokohama Stadium. Hanshin  defeated Yokohama 3-2.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/28/more-sports/football/__trashed-4/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-28T23:20:30+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-pearl-a-20180629.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Obic tight end Holden Huff catches a 10-yard touchdown pass from Skyler Howard in the third quarter in the Pearl Bowl final on Thursday at Tokyo Dome. Obic won 28-2 to capture its second straight championship.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/28/soccer/world-cup/live-japan-vs-poland-2018-fifa-world-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-29T02:36:17+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[liveblogpromo4.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan players pose before the Japan vs Senegal match on June 24.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/28/baseball/japanese-baseball/giants-pitcher-tomoyuki-sugano-six-others-named-star-teams-via-player-voting/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-29T02:37:35+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yomiuri Giants hurler Tomoyuki Sugano was voted onto the Central League All-Star team by his peers.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/28/rugby/greater-vision-necessary-rwc-japanese-rugby-succeed/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-29T02:38:27+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-rugby-a-20180629.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Work remains to be done for the Japan national team, seen in action against Italy on June 9, and the sport to achieve sustained success here after the 2019 Rugby World Cup.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/27/sumo/zero-applicants-apply-join-pro-sumo-upcoming-nagoya-basho/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-29T02:42:35+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2018-06-29T13:57:26+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-andrew-a-20180630.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Samurai Blue coach Akira Nishino employed defense tactics in the final minutes of Japan's loss to Poland in Volgograd on Thursday to ensure his side advanced to the knockout round of the competition.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/27/basketball/b-league/point-guard-narito-namizato-rejoins-golden-kings/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-29T14:55:02+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20180628.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Point guard Narito Namizato, seen in action last season for the Shiga Lakestars, is returning to the Ryukyu Golden Kings.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/29/more-sports/golf/nasa-hataoka-fires-3-69-opening-round-womens-pga-championship/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-29T17:55:43+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-golf-a-20180630.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nasa Hataoka hits a tee shot on the 10th hole in the first round of the Women's PGA Championship on Thursday in Kildeer, Illinois.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/29/soccer/englands-lack-depth-significant-concern/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-29T19:25:12+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-premier-a-20180630.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Manager Gareth Southgate has guided England to the round of 16 at the World Cup.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/29/baseball/japanese-baseball/pinch-hitter-masanobu-fukuda-slaps-game-winning-single-ninth-giants/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-29T23:19:38+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20180630.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Dragons'  Masanobu Fukuda delivers a pinch-hit single in the ninth inning against the Giants on Friday night at Nagoya Dome. Chunichi rallied to beat Yomiuri 4-3.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/29/rugby/sunwolves-aiming-exhibit-consistency-bulls/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-29T23:22:23+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sunwolves-a-20180630.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Michael Leitch and his Brave Blossoms teammates face the Bulls on Saturday in Singapore.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/30/basketball/dynamic-duo-rui-hachimura-nick-fazekas-ignite-japans-offense-victory-australia/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-30T12:15:36+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20180630.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan big man Nick Fazekas (left) looks to score in the fourth quarter against Australia's Thon Maker in a FIBA World Cup Asian qualifier on Friday night at Chiba Port Arena. Fazekas scored a team-high 25 points as Japan defeated Australia 79-78.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/30/soccer/world-cup/players-say-tactics-part-game/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-30T17:21:28+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-soccer-a-20180701.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shinji Kagawa heads the ball at a Japan training session in Kazan, Russia, on Friday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/30/more-sports/ice-hockey/reirden-named-caps-new-coach/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-30T17:21:59+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-brief3-a-20180701.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Capitals assistant coach Todd Reirde, seen in an April 2016 file photo speaking during a timeout in a playoff game against the Flyers, has been promoted to head coach to replace Barry Trotz.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/30/soccer/world-cup/favoritism-means-nothing-casemiro/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-30T17:23:19+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-brief4-a-20180701.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Brazil's Casemiro speaks at a news conference on Friday in Sochi, Russia.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/30/baseball/japanese-baseball/eagles-takayuki-kishi-silences-lions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-30T21:29:33+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20180701.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Eagles starter Takayuki Kishi fires a pitch on Saturday against the Lions at MetLife Dome. Tohoku Rakuten defeated Seibu 9-1.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/30/more-sports/gymnastics/kohei-uchimura-misses-chance-qualify-horizontal-bar-finals-national-meet/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-30T22:44:16+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-gym-a-20180701.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kohei Uchimura falls during the horizontal bar event at the Japan National Gymnastics Apparatus Championships on Saturday in Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/30/soccer/world-cup/japan-hopes-unified-effort-can-trump-belgiums-individual-talent/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-30T22:53:20+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-yoshida-a-20180701.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan defender Maya Yoshida (right), seen in action against Poland in a Group H match on Thursday, is preparing to face Belgium on Monday in the round of 16.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/01/baseball/mlb/kenta-maeda-suffers-fifth-loss-rockies-beat-dodgers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-01T16:19:05+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-mlb-a-20180702.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Los Angeles starter Kenta Maeda pitches against Colorado in the first inning on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/01/more-sports/golf/nasa-hataoka-drops-23rd-womens-pga-championship/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-01T16:19:08+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-golf-a-20180702.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nasa Hataoka tries to keep cool during the third round of the Women's PGA Championship on Saturday in Kildeer, Illinois.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/01/soccer/world-cup/nishino-apologizes-players-tactics-late-group-stage-match-poland/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-01T17:32:26+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-japan-a-20180702.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Samurai Blue coach Akira Nishino (second from left) speaks to his players during a training session on Saturday in Kazan, Russia.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/01/rugby/sunwolves-surge-past-bulls/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-01T18:16:03+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-rugby-a-20180702.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Sunwolves' Jason Emery looks to pass against the Bulls in Singapore on Saturday night.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/01/more-sports/osaka-set-second-wimbledon/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-01T18:16:24+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-tennis-a-20180702.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Expectations are high for Japan No. 1 Naomi Osaka as she plays in her second Wimbledon.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/01/baseball/japanese-baseball/marines-youngster-tomohito-sakai-grounds-hawks/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-01T21:06:55+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20180702.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Chiba Lotte's Tomohito Sakai gestures during the Marines' 4-1 win over the Hawks on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/01/more-sports/gymnastics/olympic-gold-medalist-gymnast-yusuke-tanaka-qualifies-worlds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-01T22:01:10+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-gym-a-20180702.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yusuke Tanaka performs on the parallel bars on Sunday at the national apparatus championships in Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/01/soccer/world-cup/belgiums-dries-mertens-pays-respect-japan-ahead-world-cup-clash/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-01T22:36:59+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-belgium-a-20180702.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Belgium's Dries Mertens helps England's John Stones to his feet during their World Cup Group G game on Thursday in Kaliningrad, Russia.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/01/figure-skating/daisuke-takahashi-announces-return-competition-stunner/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-01T23:11:57+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/sp-skate-b-20180702.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-skate-b-20180702.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Daisuke Takahashi walks past reporters at a news conference to announce his return to competitive figure skating on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/06/30/basketball/warriors-inspiration-rakuten-ceo-hiroshi-mikitani/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-02T00:06:27+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20180701.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Rakuten, Inc. CEO Hiroshi Mikitani, seen with Golden State Warriors players Draymond Green (left) and Andre Iguodala during a September 2017 news conference, embraces the back-to-back NBA championship team's corporate values and vision.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/02/soccer/world-cup/japan-manager-akira-nishino-says-team-hasnt-practiced-penalty-kicks/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-02T13:54:07+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-nishino-a-20180703.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan manager Akira Nishino (right) speaks with Keisuke Honda during a training session on Sunday in Rostov-on-Don, Russia.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/02/baseball/japanese-baseball/central-league-manager-names-baystars-rookie-katsuki-azuma-star-roster/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-02T21:55:24+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/sp-allstar-a-20180703.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-allstar-a-20180703.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yokohama rookie Katsuki Azuma poses after being named to the Central League All-Star roster on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/02/figure-skating/two-time-olympic-gold-medalist-yuzuru-hanyu-receives-peoples-honor-award/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-02T22:26:29+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-hanyu-a-20180703.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yuzuru Hanyu receives the People's Honor Award from Prime Minister Shinzo Abe during a ceremony on Monday morning in Tokyo.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/02/soccer/world-cup/live-japan-vs-belgium-2018-fifa-world-cup-happens/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-03T05:45:28+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[japan-belgium-liveblog.jpg]]></image:title>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/03/more-sports/gymnastics/fig-president-morinari-watanabe-visit-north-korea-july-sources/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-03T17:47:16+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Morinari Watanabe]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/03/soccer/despite-disappointing-departure-samurai-blue-exceeded-expectations-world-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-03T18:45:03+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-andrew-a-20180704.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan manager Akira Nishino, seen instructing Kesiuke Honda on the sideline during Monday's World Cup match against Belgium in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, guided the team into the round of 16.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/03/soccer/world-cup/japan-manager-akira-nishino-takes-blame-defeat/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-03T19:17:27+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-nishino-a-20180704.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan manager Akira Nishino]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/03/soccer/world-cup/keisuke-honda-says-played-final-world-cup-career/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-03T19:17:44+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/sp-honda-a-20180704.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-honda-a-20180704.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan's Keisuke Honda has competed in three World Cups.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/03/more-sports/golf/ai-miyazato-turns-position-womens-golf-coach-2020-tokyo-olympics/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-03T19:20:56+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/sp-ai-a-20180704.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ai-a-20180704.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ai Miyazato]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/03/figure-skating/takahashis-return-rocks-skating-world/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-03T20:20:19+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/sp-jack-a-20180704.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jack-a-20180704.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Daisuke Takahashi, the 2010 world champion and Vancouver Olympics bronze medalist, ended a four-year retirement from competitive skating on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/03/baseball/japanese-baseball/lions-hurler-ken-togame-dominates-victory-fighters/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-03T22:58:21+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/sp-jball-a-20180704.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20180704.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Lions starter Ken Togame fires a pitch during Tuesday's game against the Fighters at Sapporo Dome. Togame picked up his seventh victory of the season in Seibu's 5-2 win over Hokkaido Nippon Ham.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/03/more-sports/reigning-womens-champ-garbine-muguruza-mens-no-24-seed-kei-nishikori-among-first-round-winners-wimbledon/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-03T23:14:52+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/sp-tennis-update-a-20180704.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-tennis-update-a-20180704.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kei Nishikori competes against Christian Harrison in a first-round match at Wimbledon on Tuesday. Nishikori won 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 (7-3), 6-2.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/04/soccer/world-cup/japan-captain-makoto-hasebe-announces-international-retirement/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-04T11:17:22+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/sp-hasebe-a-20180705.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-hasebe-a-20180705.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan captain Makoto Hasebe controls the ball during his team's round-of-16 game against Belgium at the 2018 World Cup in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/03/basketball/japan-trounces-taiwan-earns-spot-second-round-fiba-world-cup-asian-qualifiers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-04T14:27:02+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/sp-kaz-a-20180704.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20180704.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan's Makoto Hiejima takes a jumper in first-quarter action against Taiwan on Monday night in a FIBA Wold Cup Asian qualifier in Taipei. Hiejima scored 17 points in  Japan's 108-68 victory.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/03/soccer/world-cup/japan-knocked-world-cup-belgium-surges-back-final-moments/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-04T14:35:25+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/sp-belgium-g-20180704.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-belgium-g-20180704.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Belgium's Nacer Chadli scores his third side goal during the round of 16 match between Belgium and Japan at the 2018 soccer World Cup at the Rostov Arena, in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/04/basketball/b-league/brave-thunders-retain-name-new-ownership/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-04T19:35:38+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/sp-kaz-a-20180705.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20180705.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[New Kawasaki Brave Thunders president Nobuo Motozawa (right) and head coach Takuya Kita pose for photos during a news conference on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/04/sumo/hot-reception-awaits-competitors-nagoya/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-04T22:12:49+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/sp-sumo-a-20180705.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20180705.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Aoiyama (right) and Takekaze get to grips at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament in this July 22, 2017, file photo.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/04/baseball/japanese-baseball/resurgent-kris-johnson-leads-carp-past-swallows/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-04T22:51:52+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/sp-jball-a-20180705.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20180705.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Carp pitcher Kris Johnson sings "Happy Birthday" to teammate Kosuke Tanaka during their hero interview after Hiroshima's win over Tokyo Yakult on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/05/basketball/b-league/globetrotting-rickert-reaches-end-line/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-05T17:33:13+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/sp-ed-a-20180706.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20180706.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Veteran big man Rick Rickert, seen playing for the Ibaraki Robots, has retired after a 15-year pro basketball career, including seven seasons in Japan.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/05/sumo/kisenosato-miss-eighth-straight-meet/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-05T19:19:13+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/sp-sumo-a-20180706.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20180706.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kisenosato]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/05/soccer/world-cup/nishino-pass-torch-manager/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-05T19:33:11+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/sp-andrew-z-20180706.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-andrew-z-20180706.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fans greet the Japan men's national soccer team at Narita airport on Thursday after the Samurai Blue's return from the 2018 World Cup in Russia.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/05/rugby/sunwolves-stand-coach-tony-brown-calls-marquee-players-waratahs-clash/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-05T22:24:39+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/sp-rugby-a-20180706.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-rugby-a-20180706.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Willie Britz and his Sunwolves teammates face the Waratahs at Sydney's Allianz Stadium on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/05/baseball/japanese-baseball/baystars-shota-imanaga-works-first-inning-jam-earns-first-victory-since-june-10/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-05T23:04:35+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/sp-jason-a-20180706.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20180706.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[BayStars southpaw starter Shota Imanaga pitches against the Giants on Thursday night at Tokyo Dome. Yokohama defeated Yomiuri 6-4.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/05/soccer/world-cup/japans-world-cup-team-not-spotless-record/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-06T10:44:16+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/06/soccer/world-cup/england-striker-jamie-vardy-doubtful-sweden-match-due-injury/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-06T17:47:21+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/sp-soccer-a-20180707.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-soccer-a-20180707.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[England's Jamie Vardy (left) suffered a groin strain against Colombia and his status is unclear for Saturday's quarterfinal against Sweden.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/06/basketball/nba/cavaliers-reportedly-open-trading-away-kevin-love/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-06T17:47:43+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/sp-nba-a-20180707.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-nba-a-20180707.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love is reportedly on the trading block after the team lost superstar LeBron James to the Los Angeles Lakers in free agency this week.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/06/more-sports/golf/ayako-uehara-cards-7-65-opening-round-thornberry-creek/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-06T17:48:33+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/sp-golf-a-20180707.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-golf-a-20180707.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ayako Uehara follows through on her shot in the first round of the Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic on Thursday in Oneida, Wisconsin. Uehara shot a 7-under 65.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/06/more-sports/football/raiders-gareon-conley-sues-rape-accuser-tmz-sports/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-06T17:49:44+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/06/more-sports/football/jaguars-running-back-leonard-fournette-offers-pay-tuition-lsu-student-trainer/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-06T17:49:47+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/06/more-sports/track-field/sprinter-masashi-eriguchi-expected-retire-sources/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-06T17:50:10+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/sp-sprinter-a-20180707.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sprinter-a-20180707.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Masashi Eriguchi]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/06/baseball/japanese-baseball/warren-cromartie-featured-new-series-youtube/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-06T17:56:18+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/sp-jason-a-20180707.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20180707.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Warren Cromartie, who starred for the Yomiuri Giants for seven seasons, remains popular with fans nearly 30 years after his last game in Japan.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/05/more-sports/going-not-challenge-competitors-climbing/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-06T17:58:50+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/sp-climbing-a-20180706.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-climbing-a-20180706.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Climbing prospect Futaba Ito performs in a bouldering competition at the Combined Japan Cup in Morioka.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/06/baseball/japanese-baseball/eagles-offer-gm-position-former-pitcher-kazuhisa-ishii/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-06T22:08:42+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/sp-eagles-a-20180707.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-eagles-a-20180707.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kazuhisa Ishii]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/06/baseball/japanese-baseball/giants-tomoyuki-sugano-makes-complete-turnaround-carp/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-07T00:06:01+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/sp-jball-a-20180707.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20180707.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Giants hurler Tomoyuki Sugano delivers a pitch in Friday's game against the Carp at Tokyo Dome. Yomiuri beat Hiroshima 4-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/07/sumo/kakuryu-favored-nagoya/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-07T16:29:08+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/sp-sumo-a-20180708.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20180708.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yokozuna Kakuryu will be seeking his third straight Emperor's Cup at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament starting on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/07/basketball/japan-still-hunt-2020-berth/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-07T16:50:01+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/sp-kaz-a-20180708.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20180708.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan coach Julio Lamas provides instructions to his players from the sidelines during the team's game against Taiwan in the FIBA World Cup Asian qualifiers in Yokohama in February.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/07/basketball/nba/watanabe-solid-vegas-debut/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-07T17:36:04+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/sp-briefs1-a-20180708.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-briefs1-a-20180708.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yuta Watanabe made his NBA Summer League debut for the Brooklyn Nets on Friday in Las Vegas.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/07/baseball/mlb/yankees-masahiro-tanaka-returning-pitching-rotation-next-week/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-07T17:42:08+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/sp-tanaka-a-20180708.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-tanaka-a-20180708.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka is seen while playing for the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, New York's Triple-A affiliate on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/07/baseball/japanese-baseball/buffaloes-acquire-pitchers-akira-iwamoto-donn-roach/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-07T19:17:10+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/07/baseball/japanese-baseball/giants-fire-outfielder-takahiro-kakizawa-stealing-selling-teammates-equipment/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-07T20:35:35+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/sp-giants-a-20180708.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-giants-a-20180708.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Takahiro Kakizawa]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/07/baseball/mlb/royals-16-year-old-pitcher-kaito-yuki-hammer-minor-league-deal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-07T21:52:09+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/07/baseball/japanese-baseball/marines-mike-bolsinger-stifles-fighters-wins-10th-straight-start/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-07T22:54:39+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/sp-jball-a-20180708.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20180708.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Marines right-hander Mike Bolsinger pitches against the Fighters on Saturday afternoon at Zozo Marine Stadium. Bolsinger worked 5-2/3 innings in Chiba Lotte's 9-1 triumph over Hokkaido Nippon Ham.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/08/soccer/world-cup/croatia-ends-russias-run-toward-world-cup-semifinals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-08T13:08:06+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/sp-croatiawc-a-20180709.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-croatiawc-a-20180709.jpg]]></image:title>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/08/baseball/mlb/dodgers-place-kenta-maeda-paternity-list/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-08T15:19:28+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-maeda-a-20180709.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kenta Maeda]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/08/baseball/mlb/padres-recall-kazuhisa-makita-minors/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-08T15:20:11+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kazuhisa Makita]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2018-07-08T19:46:17+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20180709.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kakuryu (left) shoves Shohozan out of the ring on the opening day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/08/baseball/japanese-baseball/teenage-prospect-kaito-yuki-targets-major-league-career-choosing-royals-koshien/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-08T20:43:42+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sixteen-year-old pitcher Kaito Yuki poses for a picture in Osaka Prefecture on Sunday after signing a minor league deal with the Kansas City Royals.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/08/baseball/japanese-baseball/shogo-akiyama-leads-lions-extra-innings-victory-eagles/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-08T22:01:34+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Seibu's Shogo Akiyama hits a solo home run in the 11th inning of the Lions' 4-3 win over the Eagles on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/09/soccer/world-cup/france-holds-no-hard-feelings-henrys-role-belgium/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-09T17:26:37+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-soccer-a-20180710.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[French soccer legend Thierry Henry is serving as an assistant coach for Belgium during this year's World Cup in Russia. Belgium will face France in the semifinals on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/09/baseball/japanese-baseball/tigers-consider-trading-pitcher-shintaro-fujinami/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-09T20:18:43+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20180710.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tigers pitcher Shintaro Fujinami has a 5.36 ERA in eight appearances this season.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/09/basketball/b-league/b-league-releases-schedule-upcoming-2018-19-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-09T21:08:20+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20180710.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kawasaki Brave Thunders guard Ryusei Shinoyama (right), B. League chairman Masaaki Okawa (center) and Chiba Jets Funabashi forward Ryumo Ono pose for photos during a news conference on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/09/sumo/basho-reports/big-names-shine-second-day-nagoya-basho/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-09T22:21:33+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ozeki Takayasu defeats Shohozan on the second day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/09/baseball/japanese-baseball/kohei-arihara-haruki-nishikawa-lead-way-fighters-rout-hawks/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-09T22:57:02+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fighters starter Kohei Arihara pitches against the Hawks on Monday night at Tokyo Dome.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/09/baseball/mlb/padres-pitcher-kazuhisa-makita-sent-minors-fourth-time-2018/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-10T13:34:51+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Padres pitcher Kazuhisa Makita has been sent to the minors for the fourth time this season.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/10/soccer/luis-enrique-hired-spains-new-coach/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-10T18:03:39+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Luis Enrique is taking over as Spain's national team manager.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/10/soccer/jfa-chief-kozo-tashima-says-jurgen-klinsmann-hasnt-contacted-coaching-post/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-10T18:04:19+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/2018/07/10/more-sports/new-first-kei-nishikori-clock-ticking-bid-major-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-10T19:19:48+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kei Nishikori is the first Japanese to reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals since Shuzo Matsuoka in 1995.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/10/figure-skating/hanyu-set-helsinki-cup-russia/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-10T19:23:23+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jack-a-20180711.jpg]]></image:title>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/10/sumo/basho-reports/yokozuna-stay-unbeaten-nagoya-basho/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-10T20:34:14+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20180711.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hakuho outmuscles Kotoshogiku on Tuesday at the Nagoya Sumo Tournament.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/10/baseball/mlb/toledo-mud-hens-release-reliever-junichi-tazawa/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-10T20:50:29+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Junichi Tazawa]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/10/baseball/japanese-baseball/fighters-outfielder-taishi-ota-receives-fan-vote-star-series-hand-injury/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-10T22:03:29+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters outfielder Taishi Ota, who became a first-time All-Star on Tuesday, is sidelined with a fractured left hand.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/10/baseball/japanese-baseball/naoyuki-uwasawa-fighters-maintain-mastery-hawks/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-10T23:45:10+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20180711.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Naoyuki Uwasawa tosses a pitch in Tuesday's game against the Hawks at Tokyo Dome. Fukuoka SoftBank defeated Hokkaido Nippon Ham 12-0.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/11/soccer/world-cup/hajime-moriyasu-emerges-top-coaching-candidate-japan-national-team/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-11T18:30:20+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jsoccer-a-20180712.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hajime Moriyasu (center) poses for photos with former JFA technical director Akira Nishino (left) and JFA president Kozo Tashima after being named manager for Japan's 2020 Olympic men's team on Oct. 30, 2017. Moriyasu is thought to be the leading candidate to succeed Nishino as manager of the full national team.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2018-07-11T18:32:02+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Teenager Jo Azuchi poses with the trophy after winning the Shonan Open surfing competition on Wednesday in Fujisawa, Kanagawa Prefecture.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/11/sumo/basho-reports/kakuryu-suffers-first-defeat-injured-hakuho-pulls-nagoya-basho/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-11T19:26:09+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20180712.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ikioi shoves yokozuna Kakuryu out of the raised ring on Tuesday at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/11/basketball/b-league/bob-bobby-nash-reunite-rizing-zephyr-fukuoka/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-11T20:50:17+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20180712.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Veteran coach Bob Nash, who has guided the Saitama Broncos and Toyama Grouses, is seen in a May 2013 file photo. Nash has joined the Rizing Zephy Fukuoka as associate head coach.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/11/basketball/b-league/former-laker-sasha-vujacic-helping-launch-saga-ballooners/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-11T21:27:52+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20180712.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Former Los Angeles Laker Sasha Vujacic (right), Saga Ballooners president Teppei Takehara (center), and Ballooners player/head coach Al Bjekovic pose for photos at the B. League office in Tokyo on Wednesday. Vujacic serves as the new club's ambassador.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2018-07-11T23:12:10+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20180712.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Lions slugger Hideto Asamura hits a home run in the third inning against the Marines on Thursday at MetLife Dome. Seibu defeated Chiba Lotte 8-4.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/12/more-sports/kei-nishikori-bows-wimbledon-losing-novak-djokovic-quarter-finals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-12T17:26:46+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-nishikori-a-20180713.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kei Nishikori of Japan returns the ball to Novak Djokovic of Serbia during their men's quarterfinal match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/12/more-sports/boxing-2/naoya-inoue-compete-upcoming-world-boxing-super-series/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-12T18:37:30+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Naoya Inoue]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/12/baseball/mlb/angels-hurler-shohei-ohtani-awaits-re-evaluation-pitching-elbow/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-12T18:40:13+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/12/soccer/j-league/vissel-striker-lukas-podolski-expected-miss-six-weeks-left-foot-injury/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-12T21:08:00+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Lukas Podolski]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/12/soccer/takashi-inui-aims-key-contributor-real-betis/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-12T21:34:41+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Takashi Inui (left) and Real Betis director and general manager of business Ramon Alarcon display a uniform with the No. 14 during a news conference to announce Inui's signing with the club on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/12/sumo/basho-reports/abi-hands-kakuryu-second-loss-nagoya/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-13T12:54:27+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20180713.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Abi (left) grapples with yokozuna Kakuryu on Thursday at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament. Abi won the match, improving to 2-3 at the 15-day tournament.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/13/baseball/japanese-baseball/regular-routine-keeps-carp-reliever-jay-jackson-groove/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-13T18:15:35+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20180714.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hiroshima Carp reliever Jay Jackson, currently in his third year in Japan, leads the Central League with 20 holds this season.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/13/basketball/nba/nets-agree-trade-jeremy-lin-hawks-source/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-13T18:16:40+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-lin-a-20180714.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Brooklyn Nets guard Jeremy Lin (left), seen in an October 2017 file photo, is on the verge of being traded to the Atlanta Hawks.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/11/rugby/tony-brown-shakes-lineup-sunwolves-season-finale/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-13T21:12:15+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Sunwolves' Akihito Yamada  seen scoring a try against the Waratahs last weekend in Sydney,  retains the No. 11 jersey for the Super Rugby club's season finale.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mitakeumi forces Shodai out of the raised ring on Friday at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2018-07-13T22:35:34+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ryuya Yamanaka (left) fights against Vic Saludar of the Philippines in their WBO minimumweight title bout on Friday in Kobe.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[China's Jin Boyang, seen here competing in the short program at the Pyeongchang Olympics, is a two-time world bronze medalist.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2018-07-14T17:50:45+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[France's Paul Pogba (left) and Antoine Griezmann sit on the bench during a training session in Istra, Russia, on Friday. France will play Croatia in the World Cup final on Sunday in Moscow.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/14/baseball/japanese-baseball/veteran-reliever-junichi-tazawa-signs-minor-league-deal-angels/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-14T18:10:51+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Junichi Tazawa]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2018-07-14T20:06:46+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ozeki Takayasu (left) overpowers Abi at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2018-07-14T23:20:56+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Pacific League shortstop Sosuke Genda hits a run-scoring double in the fifth inning against the Central League in Game 2 of the NPB All-Sar Series on Saturday in Kumamoto. The PL won 5-1.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2018-07-15T02:09:20+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Belgium's Thomas Meunier celebrates scoring the team's first of two goals in its 2-0 win over England to secure third place Saturday in the World Cup in St. Petersburg, Russia.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2018-07-15T09:43:42+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Pacific League catcher Tomoya Mori blasts a three-run homer off Central League starter Daisuke Matsuzaka in the first inning of the NPB All-Star Series opener in Osaka on Friday night.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2018-07-15T18:07:22+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sagan Tosu's Fernando Torres poses for photos during a news conference on Sunday at Haneda Airport.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/15/sumo/mitakeumi-reaches-midway-point-nagoya-basho-perfect-record/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-16T16:20:14+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sekiwake Mitakeumi (left) forces No. 2 maegashira Chiyonokuni out of the ring during their bout on the eighth day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/16/more-sports/nozomi-okuhara-tops-pusarla-sindhu-thai-open-womens-singles-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-16T18:49:26+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2018-07-16T18:49:32+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Team Sky rider Chris Froome (left) and other cyclists crash during the ninth stage of the Tour de France on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2018-07-16T18:49:37+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan's Amanaki Lelei Mafi (right) is seen in action against Scotland in a June 2016 test match. He also plays for the Melbourne Rebels, a Super Rugby club.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/16/baseball/japanese-baseball/bringing-back-daisuke-matsuzaka-make-sense-dragons/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-16T19:08:32+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20180717.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Chunichi Dragons pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka has been among the most followed players in Japanese baseball this season.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2018-07-16T22:56:42+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fighters slugger Oswaldo Arcia belts a three-run homer in the first inning against the Buffaloes on Monday at Kyocera Dome. Hokkaido Nippon Ham  defeated Orix 4-1.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2018-07-16T23:41:08+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan fly half Harumichi Tatekawa tries to break through Georgia's defense during Saturday's test match in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Goeido shoves Kagayaki out of the raised ring on Monday at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/02/22/figure-skating/hamilton-cousins-reflect-hanyus-brilliance-drawing-power/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-17T17:08:01+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Two-time Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu’s intense mental focus, amazing physical gifts and huge popularity resonate with skating observers around the world.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2018-07-17T17:28:37+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2018-07-17T19:07:35+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Sunwolves' Kazuki Himeno is tackled by the Reds' Alex Mafi in Super Rugby action on Friday night in Brisbane, Australia.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/17/sumo/basho-reports/title-chasing-mitakeumi-raises-record-10-0/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-17T19:58:10+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mitakeumi (right) forces Kagayaki out of the raised ring on Tuesday at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/17/olympics/construction-track-two-year-mark-approaches-2020-tokyo-olympics/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-18T10:29:49+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Construction on the Olympic Village, seen on Tuesday, continues in Chuo Ward ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Games.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/18/soccer/j-league/vissel-kobes-andres-iniesta-arrives-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-18T17:26:36+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Andres Iniesta signs autographs after arriving at Kansai International Airport on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/18/sumo/mitakeumi-takes-another-step-toward-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-18T20:29:32+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Asanoyama (left) grapples with Nishikigi during 11th day of the Nagoya Basho. Asanoyama  defeated the No. 10 maegashira to earn his ninth victory at the tournament.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/18/soccer/keisuke-honda-launching-venture-fund-will-smith/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-18T22:22:25+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Keisuke Honda is joining with Will Smith on a venture fund of around $100 million.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/18/baseball/japanese-baseball/dragons-garcia-flirts-no-hitter-victory-carp/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-18T22:47:10+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Chunichi starter Onelki Garcia pitches against Hiroshima on Wednesday night at Nagoya Dome. The Dragons won 5-0.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/18/soccer/j-league/frontale-gets-off-winning-start-j-league-resumes-play-world-cup-break/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-18T23:11:49+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kawasaki's Yu Kobayashi (right) moves around Sapporo's Naoki Ishikawa during their J. League match on Wednesday in Sapporo.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/18/olympics/progress-new-national-stadium-going-planned/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-19T14:53:30+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Media members tour the site of the new National Stadium on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/19/more-sports/geraint-thomas-takes-tough-mountain-stage/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-19T18:07:40+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[A fan encourages Dutch rider Tom Dumoulin (left) and Britain's Geraint Thomas during the 11th stage of the Tour de France from Albertville to La Rosiere Espace San Bernardo on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/19/sumo/basho-reports/mitakeumi-dealt-first-loss/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-19T19:07:31+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[No. 9 maegashira Yutakayama forces out No. 16 Hokutofuji on Thursday in the 12th day of action at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[NPB commissioner Atsushi Saito tosses a ceremonial first pitch against 2017 ebaseball championship titlist Maepi in a video game at a Tokyo news conference on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2018-07-19T23:03:05+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2018-07-20T19:23:42+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kazuto Ioka announced his comeback on Friday at a news conference.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2018-07-21T15:24:14+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yuta Watanabe, seen here with the Brooklyn Nets during the NBA Summer League, has signed a two-way contract with the Memphis Grizzlies.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2018-07-21T17:12:02+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hitomi Matsuda has set more than 80 world records in masters swimming in the 21st century. The Tokyo native will be inducted into the International Masters Swimming Hall of Fame in September.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Urawa Reds have agreed to transfer defender Wataru Endo to Belgian top-flight side Sint-Truiden.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nippon Sport Science professor Masamitsu Ito (left) and Stanford football assistant coach Tsuyoshi Kawata discuss some of the issues that arise in  coaching in both Japan and the United States during a workshop on Friday in Tokyo.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2018-07-23T20:23:05+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Alex Guerrero has only appeared in 59 games for the Giants this season.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2018-07-23T20:23:52+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2018-07-24T18:46:43+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2018-07-24T19:03:19+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Denis Ten, seen here at the 2015 Four Continents in Seoul, earned the bronze medal at the Sochi Olympics and was a two-time world medalist.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2018-07-25T18:37:11+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2018-07-25T21:22:43+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[New Chunichi Dragons left-hander Joely Rodriguez attends an introductory news conference on Wednesday at Nagoya Dome.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2018-07-25T22:25:38+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2018-07-25T23:02:34+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Tigers' Fumiya Hojo hits a one-out single in the third inning against the Carp on Wednesday night at Koshien Stadium. Hanshin defeated Hiroshima 6-3.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kashima Antlers' Shoma Doi (right) controls the ball in the first half against Cerezo Osaka on Wednesday at Yanmar Stadium. Doi scored a goal in the Antlers' 2-0 win.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/26/general/saitama-kabaddi-club-makes-name-hopes-spread-sport-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-26T14:04:49+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[n-kabaddi-a-20180727.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Members of the Jiyunomori Gakuen Junior and Senior High School kabaddi club tackle a raider (right) during the 2018 national student championship in Tokyo in February.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/26/basketball/nba/vince-carter-joining-hawks-21st-nba-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-26T17:54:04+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-carter-a-20180727.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Vince Carter, seen in an April 2014 file photo knocking down a game-winning 3-pointer for the Mavericks against the Spurs, is set to play in his 21st NBA season.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/26/basketball/b-league/fukuoka-counting-veteran-forward-kazuya-hatano-consistent-work-boards/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-26T18:13:52+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/sp-ed-a-20180727.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20180727.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kazuya Hatano, seen in action last season for the Shimane Susanoo Magic, was the leading rebounder at the recent Summer Super 8 tournament in Macau. He now plays for the Rizing Zephyr Fukuoka.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/26/baseball/japanese-baseball/fighters-ship-outfielder-hiromi-oka-marines-lefty-pitcher-takahiro-fujioka/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-26T18:28:54+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/sp-trades-a-20180727.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-trades-a-20180727.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Takahiro Fujioka (left) and Hiromi Oka]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/26/soccer/yoshinori-muto-verge-finalizing-deal-newcastle-united-source/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-26T20:03:23+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/sp-muto-a-20180727.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-muto-a-20180727.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yoshinori Muto]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/26/soccer/hajime-moriyasu-appointed-manager-japan-mens-national-team/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-26T21:37:34+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-JFA-a-20180727.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Newly appointed Japan national team manager Hajime Moriyasu speaks at a news conference on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/26/baseball/japanese-baseball/lions-tomoya-mori-comes-clutch-game-winning-double-10th-buffaloes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-26T23:08:36+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20180727.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Lions pinch hitter Tomoya Mori delivers a game-winning double in the 10th inning against the Buffaloes on Thursday at MetLife Dome. Seibu topped Orix 2-1.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/21/sumo/mitakeumi-wins-nagoya-basho/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-27T18:36:28+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/sp-sumo-a-20180722.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20180722.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sekiwake Mitakeumi (right) forces out No. 13 maegashira Tochiozan to win the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/27/soccer/u-s-tops-japan-tournament-nations-opener/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-27T18:37:12+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/sp-nadeshiko-a-20180728.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-nadeshiko-a-20180728.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan's Yui Hasegawa (right) and Lindsey Horan of the United States vie for the ball in Tournament of Nations action on Thursday in Kansas City, Kansas. The U.S. won the tourney opener 4-2.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/27/rugby/outcome-mafis-assault-case-may-imperil-future-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-27T18:37:39+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-rich-a-20180728.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Amanaki Lelei Mafi's future with the Brave Blossoms is in jeopardy in the wake of an assault charge in Australia.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/27/baseball/japanese-baseball/npb-commissioner-atsushi-saito-rejects-orix-request-game-replay/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-27T21:04:59+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/27/soccer/j-league/v-varen-earn-upset-victory-fc-tokyo/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-27T22:55:20+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jsoccer-a-20180728.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Juan Manuel Delgado scores on a header in the second half to give V-Varen Nagasaki a 1-0 victory over FC Tokyo on Friday at Ajinomoto Stadium.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/27/soccer/jfa-contests-ex-manager-vahid-halilhodzics-defamation-claim/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-27T23:17:02+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-halilhodzic-a-20180728.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Former Japan men's national team manager Vahid Halilhodzic is seen in a September 2016 file photo.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/27/baseball/japanese-baseball/giants-hurler-shun-yamaguchi-notches-no-hitter-dragons/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-28T10:51:49+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/sp-jason-a-20180728.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20180728.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Giants starter Shun Yamaguchi pitches against the Dragons on Friday night at Tokyo Dome. Yomiuri topped Chunichi 5-0.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/28/more-sports/judo/naohisa-takato-ai-shishime-claim-titles-first-day-zagreb-grand-prix/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-28T17:19:40+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/sp-judo-a-20180729.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-judo-a-20180729.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Naohisa Takato (left), seen in a file photo from the World Judo Championships in August 2017 in Budapest, earned the men's 60-kg title on Friday at the Zagreb Grand Prix, a three-day weekend event.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/28/more-sports/boxing-2/sho-kimura-defends-wbo-flyweight-title-sixth-round-ko-china/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-28T17:20:04+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/sp-brief2-a-20180729.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-brief2-a-20180729.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sho Kimura punches challenger Froilan Saludar in the first round of Friday's WBO flyweight title fight in Qingdao, China. Kimura retained his title with a sixth-round knockout.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/28/basketball/b-league/storks-hand-coaching-reins-miodrag-rajkovic/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-28T22:55:53+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20180729.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Former Toyama Grouses head coach Miodrag Rajkovic (center), seen during a news conference in May, has been hired to lead the Nishinomiya Storks.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/28/baseball/japanese-baseball/eagles-takayuki-kishi-goes-distance-scatters-five-hits-triumph-hawks/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-28T23:02:45+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/sp-jball-a-20180729.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20180729.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Eagles starter Takayuki Kishi pitches against the Lions on Saturday afternoon at Yafuoku Dome. Tohoku Rakuten defeated Seibu 7-1.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/28/soccer/j-league/fernando-torres-scoreless-home-debut-sagan-tosu/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-28T23:02:49+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jsoccer-a-20180729.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sagan Tosu newcomer Fernando Torres shoots the ball against visiting Jubilo Iwata on Saturday. The teams settled for a 0-0 draw.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/29/more-sports/boxing-2/masayuki-ito-beats-christopher-diaz-claim-wbo-super-featherweight-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-29T17:21:45+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/sp-jboxing-a-20180730.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jboxing-a-20180730.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Masayuki Ito (right) and Christopher Diaz exchange punches during their WBO super featherweight title fight on Saturday in Kissimmee, Florida.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/29/more-sports/judo/nami-nabekura-beats-olympic-champion-defend-judo-title-zagreb/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-29T18:51:55+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/29/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/sara-takanashi-wins-summer-grand-prix-meet-germany/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-29T18:51:57+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/29/olympics/paralympic-slalom-champion-gurimu-narita-wants-compete-canoe-tokyo-olympics/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-29T21:25:57+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-canoe-a-20180730.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Pyeongchang Paralympic banked slalom champion Gurimu Narita competes in the Japan Cup canoe competition on Sunday in Oshu, Iwate Prefecture.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/29/more-sports/boxing-2/nao-ikeyama-retire-losing-wbo-womens-atomweight-title-mika-iwakawa/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-29T22:29:55+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ikeyama-a-20180730.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nao Ikeyama reacts after losing to Mika Iwakawa (right) in their WBO atomweight title match on Sunday in Kyoto.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/29/baseball/japanese-baseball/misfiring-shota-takeda-seiichi-uchikawa-find-form-hawks-sink-eagles/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-29T23:00:17+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20180730.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fukuoka SoftBank's Shota Takeda pitches during the Hawks' 4-0 win over the Eagles on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/30/baseball/japanese-baseball/around-talents-tetsuto-yamada-yuki-yangita-deserving-spotlight/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-30T18:44:33+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/sp-jason-a-20180731.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20180731.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yakult's Tetsuto Yamada could be on his way to a third Triple 3 season in 2018.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/31/basketball/nba/hawks-waive-10-time-star-carmelo-anthony/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-31T17:36:00+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/30/more-sports/football/independent-committee-rules-nihon-university-president-hidetoshi-tanaka-ultimately-responsible-illegal-tackle-scandal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-31T17:41:38+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/sp-hiroshi-a-20180731.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-hiroshi-a-20180731.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[A third-party committee delivers its findings of an investigation into the Nihon University American football team's illegal tackle scandal at a news conference on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/31/more-sports/boxing-2/japan-amateur-boxing-federation-denies-financial-fraud-allegations/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-31T18:48:09+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/31/more-sports/judo/convicted-rapist-olympic-judo-champion-masato-uchishiba-coach-kyrgyzstan-mens-national-team/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-31T18:48:47+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/sp-judo-a-20180801.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-judo-a-20180801.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Masato Uchishiba]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/31/more-sports/boxing-2/kosei-tanaka-face-wbo-flyweight-champ-sho-kimura-september/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-31T21:47:11+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/sp-fighters-a-20180801.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-fighters-a-20180801.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kosei Tanaka, former World Boxing Organization light flyweight and minimumweight champion, is set to face WBO flyweight title holder Sho Kimura on Sept. 24 in Nagoya.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/31/more-sports/football/kcfa-declines-lift-suspension-defending-national-champion-nihon-university/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-31T23:04:30+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-KCFA-a-20180801.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kantoh Collegiate Football Association chairman Yuji Kakizawa speaks at a news conference on Tuesday evening.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/31/baseball/japanese-baseball/fighters-pound-11-hits-take-10-0-lead-first-inning-rout-marines/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-31T23:27:44+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20180801.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fighters slugger Sho Nakata drives in five runs in Hokkaido Nippon Ham's 14-1 win over the Chiba Lotte Marines on Tuesday afternoon at Kushiro Stadium.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07/31/figure-skating/iwano-relishing-chance-work-takahashi/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-01T12:23:20+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jack-a-20180801.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Junior skater Moa Iwano attended the Pyeongchang Olympics in February  to try and get a feel for what competing at the Winter Games is really like.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/01/baseball/mlb/former-giants-slugger-shuichi-murata-hints-retirement-lack-npb-interest/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-01T15:13:36+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-murata-a-20180802.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shuichi Murata speaks at a news conference on Wednesday in Oyama, Tochigi Pref.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/01/soccer/keisuke-honda-join-melbourne-australian-league/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-01T19:58:28+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-honda-a-20180802.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Keisuke Honda acknowledges fans following Japan's match against Poland during the 2018 World Cup on June 28.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/01/baseball/japanese-baseball/fighters-use-late-six-run-rally-edge-marines/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-01T19:58:33+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20180802.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Fighters throw water on Sho Nakata (center) after his game-winning hit against the Marines on Wednesday in Obihiro, Hokkaido.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/01/sumo/grueling-summer-tours-offer-mixed-blessing-sumo/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-01T22:14:50+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sp-sumo-a-20180802.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20180802.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Takakeisho takes a picture with a fan at a regional tour event in Sendai in this August 2016 file photo.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/01/soccer/j-league/urawa-holds-off-kawasaki/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-01T23:01:07+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sp-jsoccer-a-20180802.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jsoccer-a-20180802.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Urawa's Shinzo Koroki waves to the crowd after Reds' win over Kawasaki on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/02/basketball/b-league/nara-latest-destination-high-scoring-forward-jeff-parmer/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-02T18:05:36+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sp-ed-a-20180803.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20180803.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Star forward Jeff Parmer, seen in action for the Yokohama B-Corsairs in May, is a new addition to the Bambitious Nara roster.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/02/more-sports/new-table-tennis-league-set-begin/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-02T18:40:28+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sp-kaz-a-20180803.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20180803.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan's top players that will compete in the T.League pose for photos in Tokyo on Thursday. The newly launched pro table tennis circuit will kick off its inaugural season on Oct. 24 at Ryogoku Kokugikan.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/02/basketball/star-guard-makoto-hiejima-set-join-nbls-brisbane-bullets/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-02T18:41:31+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sp-hiejima-a-20180803.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-hiejima-a-20180803.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Makoto Hiejima]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/02/baseball/japanese-baseball/veteran-pitcher-jason-standridge-confirms-retirement-10-seasons-npb/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-02T18:42:44+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sp-standridge-a-20180803.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-standridge-a-20180803.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Jason Standridge]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/02/more-sports/boxing-2/jabf-scandal-causes-meet-go-video/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-02T22:25:41+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sp-boxing-a-20180803.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-boxing-a-20180803.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[JABF president Akira Yamane]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/02/baseball/japanese-baseball/giants-cristopher-mercedes-earns-complete-game-victory-rival-baystars/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-02T23:03:14+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sp-jball-a-20180803.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20180803.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Giants lefty Cristopher Mercedes fires a pitch in Thursday's game against the BayStars at Yokohama Stadium. Yomiuri edged Yokohama 3-2.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/03/more-sports/course-tokyo-2020-triathlon-set/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-03T17:16:28+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sp-triathlon-a-20180804.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-triathlon-a-20180804.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The triathlon course at the 2020 Summer Olympics will pass by Rainbow Bridge in Tokyo Bay.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/02/more-sports/mayu-matsumoto-wakana-nagahara-eliminate-misaki-matsutomo-ayaka-takahashi-third-round-world-championships/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-03T20:17:09+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sp-badminton-a-20180803.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-badminton-a-20180803.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mayu Matsumoto hits a return in front of doubles partner Wakana Nagahara in a match against Ayaka Takahashi and Misaki Matsumoto at the World Badminton Championships in Nanjing, China, on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/03/more-sports/boxing-2/jabf-chief-akira-yamane-digs-wont-resign-multiple-allegations/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-03T20:17:27+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sp-boxing-a-20180804.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-boxing-a-20180804.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Akira Yamane, the president of the Japan Amateur Boxing Federation, has denied misappropriating grant money for boxers.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/03/basketball/makoto-hiejima-energized-opportunity-compete-brisbane-bullets/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-03T21:28:05+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sp-hiejima-a-20180804.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-hiejima-a-20180804.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan guard Makoto Hiejima, seen attacking the basket against Taiwan in a FIBA World Cup Asian qualifier in February in Yokohama, is moving to Australia to play for the Brisbane Bullets.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/03/more-sports/football/kcfa-admits-lying-ex-nihon-university-football-coaches-grievance-paperwork/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-03T22:57:28+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sp-hiroshi-a-20180804.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-hiroshi-a-20180804.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[KCFA managing director Keiji Morimoto (center) apologies in a news conference on Friday along with chairman Yuji Kakizawa (right) and auditor Masahiro Terada.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/03/baseball/japanese-baseball/first-place-lions-rally-past-pl-rival-fighters-earn-series-opening-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-03T23:22:34+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sp-jball-a-20180804.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20180804.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Lions' Takumi Kuriyama hits a seventh-inning sacrifice fly against the Fighters at MetLife Dome on Friday night. Seibu beat Hokkaido Nippon Ham 4-3 in the series opener.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/03/baseball/annual-event-provided-century-thrills/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-04T11:40:28+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sp-whiting-a-20180804.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-whiting-a-20180804.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hanasaki Tokuharu High School players celebrate the first title by a Saitama Prefecture team last summer.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/03/baseball/handkerchief-prince-quintessential-koshien-tale/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-04T12:01:51+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sp-jason-a-20180804.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20180804.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Waseda Jitsugyo senior sensation Yuki Saito, known as the "Handkerchief Prince," thrilled the nation with his iconic performances during the 2006 tournament.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/03/baseball/stadium-soil-serves-special-memento/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-04T12:03:11+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sp-soil-a-20180804.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-soil-a-20180804.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[It is a tradition for losing teams to bring Koshien soil home, though it is unclear when it began.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/03/baseball/players-become-pop-idols-female-fans/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-04T12:04:21+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sp-stars-a-20180804.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-stars-a-20180804.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tatsunori Hara of Tokaidai Sagami was one of the most popular stars in Koshien's long history.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/03/baseball/remembering-classic-koshien-contests/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-04T12:05:49+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sp-kaz-a-20180804.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20180804.jpg]]></image:title>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/04/more-sports/golf/mamiko-higa-one-shot-back-womens-british-open-second-round/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-04T17:43:22+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sp-golf-a-20180805.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-golf-a-20180805.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mamiko Higa watches her shot from the fairway at the Women's British Open on Friday at Royal Lytham &amp; St. Annes. Higa carded a 69 and is one shot off the pace.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/04/more-sports/kei-nishikori-loses-citi-open-quarterfinals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-04T17:45:23+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sp-tennis-a-20180805.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-tennis-a-20180805.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kei Nishikori plays a shot from Germany's Alexander Zverev in their quarterfinal match at the Citi Open on Friday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/04/more-sports/kento-momota-books-spot-mens-final-world-badminton-championships/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-04T21:37:39+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sp-momota-a-20180805.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-momota-a-20180805.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kento Momota plays a shot while competing against Daren Liew of Malaysia in their men's semifinal match at the World Badminton Championships in Nanjing, China, on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/04/baseball/japanese-baseball/giants-reliever-shun-ikeda-earns-first-npb-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-04T23:06:41+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sp-jball-a-20180805.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20180805.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Giants reliever Shun Ikeda throws one of his 24 pitches against the Dragons on Saturday at Nagoya Dome. Yomiuri topped Nagoya 6-4.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/05/more-sports/golf/justin-thomas-lead-bridgestone-invitational-hideki-matsuyama-sitting-36th-place/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-05T17:43:59+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sp-golf-a-20180806.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-golf-a-20180806.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hideki Matsuyama plays a shot at the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational on Saturday in Akron, Ohio.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/05/more-sports/mayu-matsumoto-wakana-nagahara-win-doubles-crown-badminton-world-championships/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-05T21:36:11+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sp-badminton-b-20180806.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-badminton-b-20180806.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kento Momota reacts after beating China's Shi Yuqi in the men's singles final at the world badminton championships on Sunday in Nanjing, China.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/05/soccer/j-league/reysol-snap-losing-run-win-consadole/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-05T21:46:43+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sp-jsoccer-a-20180806.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jsoccer-a-20180806.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kashiwa Reysol's Ataru Esaka (10) controls the ball during his team's 2-1 win over Consadole Sapporo in the J. League on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/05/baseball/japanese-baseball/kenya-wakatsuki-leads-buffaloes-past-hawks/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-05T22:09:41+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sp-jball-a-20180806.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20180806.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Orix's Kenya Wakatsuki hits a three-run single during the fourth inning of the Buffaloes' 6-4 win over the Hawks on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/06/more-sports/surfer-kanoa-igarashi-wins-vans-u-s-open-second-straight-year/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-06T16:06:30+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sp-surfing-a-20180807.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-surfing-a-20180807.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kanoa Igarashi competes in the Vans U.S. Open of Surfing on Sunday in Huntington Beach, California.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/06/soccer/wataru-endo-scores-debut-belgian-side-sint-truiden/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-06T17:07:16+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sp-endo-a-20180807.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-endo-a-20180807.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Wataru Endo competes for the ball during Sint-Truiden's 1-1 draw with Genk in the Belgian League on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/06/baseball/mlb/tanakas-run-ends-bosox-edge-yankees/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-06T18:53:48+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sp-mlb-a-20180807.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-mlb-a-20180807.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Red Sox's Eduardo Nunez (left) beats the Yankees' Luke Volt (right) to the bag as Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka backs up the play on Sunday night in Boston.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/06/more-sports/boxing-2/boxing-federation-launch-independent-probe-president-akira-yamane/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-06T23:16:56+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sp-jboxing-a-20180807.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jboxing-a-20180807.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Akira Yamane]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/06/baseball/japanese-baseball/koshien-officials-need-mindful-heat/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-07T09:28:06+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sp-jason-a-20180807.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20180807.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Okigakuen's Naoki Yoshimura drives in a run during the third inning against Hokusho High School during their first-round matchup at Koshien on Monday afternoon.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/06/more-sports/football/father-injured-player-speaks/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-07T14:49:07+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-hiroshi-a-20180807.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[A Nihon University defender (top right) makes an illegal tackle on the Kwansei Gakuin quarterback  during an exhibition game on May 6 in Tokyo.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/07/more-sports/football/rookie-qb-sam-darnold-impressing-jets-named-starter/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-07T17:28:17+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-nfl-a-20180808.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[New York Jets QB Sam Darnold throws a pass at practice at training camp in Florham Park, New Jersey, on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/07/basketball/nba/seattle-host-first-nba-game-since-sonics-left-decade-ago/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-07T18:45:36+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/07/more-sports/volleyball/iconic-coach-hiroshi-toyoda-enter-international-volleyball-hall-fame/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-07T19:04:51+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-volley-a-20180808.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Former Japan women's national team coach Hiroshi Toyoda, seen in a September 2012 file photo, will be inducted into the International Volleyball Hall of Fame in November.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/06/more-sports/boxing-2/boxer-katsunari-takayama-files-arbitration-bid-compete-tokyo-2020/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-07T19:06:25+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-boxing-a-20180807.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Boxer Katsunari Takayama speaks at a news conference in Osaka on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/07/figure-skating/bourne-noted-hanyus-genius-making-seimei/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-07T20:11:12+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jack-a-20180808.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Choreographer Shae-Lynn Bourne worked with Yuzuru Hanyu to create the "Seimei" program he used last season while winning his second Olympic gold medal and also during the 2015-16 campaign.  Source: Instagram]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/07/more-sports/kaori-icho-plans-launch-comeback-japan-womens-open-championships/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-07T21:41:53+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sp-icho-a-20180808.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-icho-a-20180808.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kaori Icho]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/07/baseball/japanese-baseball/carp-jump-dragons-hurler-onelki-garcia-early-innings-en-route-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-07T23:26:49+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20180808.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Carp slugger Seiya Suzuki (right) is congratulated by teammates after bashing a solo home run in the third inning against the Dragons on Tuesday at Nagoya Dome. Hiroshima topped Chunichi 6-2.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2018-08-07T23:58:42+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-walters-a-20180803.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Former Grand Rapids Drive head coach Rex Walters, seen talking to his players in a timeout during the 2016-17 season, has added a podcast to his list of basketball-related activities.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/08/more-sports/boxing-2/boxing-chief-akira-yamane-quits-amid-misconduct-scandal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-08T14:56:33+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-boxing-a-20180809.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan Amateur Boxing Federation President Akira Yamane announces his resignation at a news conference on Wednesday in Osaka.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/08/baseball/japanese-baseball/swallows-tetsuto-yamada-wins-sixth-monthly-mvp-award/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-08T18:43:30+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-yamada-a-20180809.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tetsuto Yamada]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/08/sumo/entering-sumo-world-not-something-taken-lightly/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-08T18:44:43+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20180809.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Canadian Brodie Henderson (left), also known as Homarenikishi, stands with stablemaster Nishikido after being accepted into his stable on Feb. 7, 2015.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/08/more-sports/boxing-2/boxing-group-not-satisfied-jabf-chief-akira-yamanes-resignation/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-08T21:10:18+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20180809.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Former JABF board member Yoshio Tsuruki (standing) speaks during a news conference on Wednesday in Tokyo. Tsuruki is leading a group seeking a complete overhaul of amateur boxing's governing body in Japan.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/08/soccer/j-league/cerezo-falls-independiente-suruga-bank-championship/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-08T23:03:02+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Cerezo Osaka's Hirofumi Yamauchi chases the ball during the first half of his team's match against Independiente on Wednesday in Osaka.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/08/baseball/japanese-baseball/seibu-offense-backs-kona-takahashi-win-orix/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-08T23:03:12+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20180809.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Lions' Takeya Nakamura hits a two-run double against the Buffaloes during the first inning on Wednesday in Osaka.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/09/baseball/japanese-baseball/yoshio-itoi-smacks-go-ahead-blast-eighth-tigers-giants/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-09T23:17:14+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20180810.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Tigers' Yoshio Itoi slugs a go-ahead home run in the eighth inning against the Giants on Thursday at Tokyo Dome. Hanshin beat Yomiuri 3-2.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/09/basketball/b-league/diamond-dolphins-star-justin-burrell-helps-overseas-elite-capture-summer-hoop-crown/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-10T13:28:00+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20180810.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nagoya Diamond Dolphins star Justin Burrell, seen in a file photo, played a key role in helping Overseas Elite capture The Basketball Tournament crown for the fourth consecutive year last weekend. He also starred on the 2017 title-winning squad.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/11/more-sports/disgraced-badminton-player-tago-fired-momota-suspended-work/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-10T14:12:03+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Badminton players Kento Momota (left) and Kenichi Tago admitted to gambling in casinos in Japan, where casino gambling is illegal.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/10/basketball/nba/kawhi-leonard-pens-farewell-san-antonio-spurs-fans/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-10T17:57:35+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/10/olympics/2020-cycling-courses-set/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-10T17:58:19+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2018-08-10T18:17:50+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20180810.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Chase Kalisz of the United States competes in a men's 400-meter individual medley preliminary race on Thursday at the Pan Pacific Championships at Tokyo Tatsumi International Swimming Center. Kalisz won the final, beating former world champions Kosuke Hagino and Daiya Seto in the race.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/09/baseball/japanese-baseball/eagles-japhet-amador-banned-six-months-doping/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-10T18:54:17+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20180810.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japhet Amador]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/10/baseball/japanese-baseball/npb-warns-umpires-lost-track-count/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-10T19:47:09+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/10/baseball/japanese-baseball/buffaloes-give-pitcher-andrew-albers-two-year-contract-extension/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-10T19:47:27+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-orix-a-20180811.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Andrew Albers]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/10/baseball/japanese-baseball/dragons-kazuki-yoshimi-tosses-three-hitter-first-shutout-six-years/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-10T23:12:30+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20180811.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dragons starter Kazuki Yoshimi tossed a three-hitter against the Swallows on Friday night at Nagoya Dome. Chunichi beat Tokyo Yakult 3-0.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2018-08-10T23:19:33+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jsoccer-a-20180811.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Gamba Osaka's Ademilson (9) scored in injury time against visiting FC Tokyo on Friday night.  Gamba triumphed 2-1.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/10/more-sports/swimming/seto-outsprints-de-deus-stretch-nab-200-meter-butterfly-title-pan-pacs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-10T23:21:24+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-swim-a-20180811.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Daiya Seto competes in the men's 200-meter butterfly final at the Pan Pacific Championships on Friday at Tokyo Tatsumi International Swimming Center. Seto won the race.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/10/more-sports/japanese-sailors-make-history-win-gold-world-championships/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-11T13:16:14+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sailing-a-20180811.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ai Yoshida and Miho Yoshioka celebrate after winning the gold medal in the women's 470 class at the Sailing World Championships in Aarhus, Denmark, on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/10/rugby/japan-captures-frst-ever-title-wheelchair-rugby-world-championship/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-11T13:17:24+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-rugby-a-20180811.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan wheelchair rugby national team captain  Yukinobu Ike (left) and teammate Daisuke Ikezaki celebrate the team's 2018 Wheelchair Rugby World Championship victory over Australia on Friday in Sydney.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/09/baseball/mlb/yu-darvish-effective-simulated-game/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-11T15:39:23+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Cubs hurler Yu Darvish pitches in a simulated game on Wednesday in Kansas City, Missouri.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/11/baseball/mlb/cubs-placed-yu-darvish-60-day-disabled-list/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-11T17:38:23+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/11/soccer/lionel-messi-named-barcelonas-new-captain/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-11T18:16:03+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-brief4-a-20180812.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Lionel Messi, seen in a May file photo, is Barcelona's new captain.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/11/baseball/japanese-baseball/ryoichi-adachi-strokes-three-run-triple-eighth-lift-buffaloes-past-marines/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-11T22:34:12+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20180812.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Buffaloes' Ryoichi Adachi delivers a three-run triple in the eighth inning against the Marines at Kyocera Dome on Saturday. Orix rallied to beat Chiba Lotte 6-3.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/11/soccer/j-league/vegalta-sendai-capitalize-second-half-chances-beat-kashiwa-reysol/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-11T23:08:54+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-andrew-a-20180812.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Vegalta Sendai's Takuma Nishimura scores in the 80th minute as Kashiwa Reysol goalkeeper  Kazushige Kirihata looks on at Sankyo Frontier Kashiwa Stadium on Saturday evening. Vegalta won 2-0.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/11/more-sports/swimming/rikako-ikee-sprints-100-meter-butterfly-gold-pan-pacs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-11T23:10:24+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-pacs-a-20180812.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Rikako Ikee leads the pack in the women's 100-meter butterfly final at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships on Saturday at Tokyo Tatsumi International Swimming Center. Ikee won the race in 56.08 seconds, a national record.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/12/more-sports/golf/hideki-matsuyama-stumbles-pga-championship-brooks-koepka-takes-lead/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-12T17:09:18+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-golf-a-20180813.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hideki Matsuyama lines up a putt on the 17th hole during the third round of the PGA Championship on Saturday in St. Louis.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/12/more-sports/japan-beats-canada-reach-softball-world-championship-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-12T17:11:28+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/12/baseball/mlb/shohei-ohtani-throws-light-bullpen-road-recovery/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-12T22:06:38+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ohtani-a-20180813.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Angels' Shohei Ohtani pitches during a bullpen session on Saturday in Anaheim, California.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/12/baseball/japanese-baseball/hawks-hit-six-homers-rout-fighters/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-12T23:19:09+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20180813.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hawks infielder Nobuhiro Matsuda reacts after hitting a solo home run against the Fighters during the fifth inning on Sunday in Fukuoka. Matsuda finished with two homers in his team's 11-5 win.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/12/more-sports/swimming/ippei-watanabe-makes-statement-gold-pan-pacs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-12T23:26:54+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-swim-a-20180813.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Men's 200-meter breaststroke gold medalist Ippei Watanabe (center) poses with silver medalist Zac Stubblety-Cook (left) and Matthew Wilson at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships on Sunday in Tokyo.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/12/soccer/keisuke-honda-joins-cambodia-national-team-general-manager/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-13T13:08:11+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-honda-a-20180813.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Former Japan star Keisuke Honda has signed on as the general manager for the Cambodian national team.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/12/more-sports/u-s-rallies-past-japan-extra-innings-win-softball-world-championship/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-13T15:54:39+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-softballfinal-a-20180813.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan pitcher Yukiko Ueno (center) reacts as the U.S. players celebrate their victory in the Women's World Softball Championship final on Sunday in Chiba.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/13/baseball/japanese-baseball/nakamuras-vintage-run-just-lions-need/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-13T18:26:02+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20180814.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Seibu third baseman Takeya Nakamura hits a two-run home run during the second inning of his team's game against Orix at Kyocera Dome in Osaka on Aug. 7.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/13/more-sports/team-japan-targets-short-long-term-success-asian-games/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-13T22:30:53+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-asiangames-a-20180814.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Members of Japan's team for the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta pose for a picture at a ceremony in Tokyo on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/13/basketball/nba/jazz-assistant-antonio-lang-keen-share-knowledge-japans-coaches/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-14T01:09:11+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20180814.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Antonio Lang laughs during a recent basketball clinic in Toyama.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/14/more-sports/nishikori-moves-second-round/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-14T16:06:17+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kei Nishikori plays a shot from Andrey Rublev in their first-round match at the Western &amp; Southern Open on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/14/more-sports/osaka-must-improve-mental-focus-become-elite-player/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-14T20:47:54+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-osaka-a-20180815.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Naomi Osaka is having growing pains this season as she looks to mature as a professional player at the age of 20.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/14/more-sports/boxing-2/ryota-muratas-camp-calls-off-mandatory-title-defense-due-money-dispute/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-14T22:10:01+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ryota Murata]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/14/baseball/mlb/indians-outfielder-leonys-martin-recovering-bacterial-infection/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-14T22:10:32+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-martin-a-20180815.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Indians' Leonys Martin is seen watching his sacrifice fly in the eighth inning on Aug. 7 in Cleveland.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/14/baseball/japanese-baseball/lions-display-moxie-10th-inning-triumph-buffaloes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-14T23:10:37+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20180815.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Lions' Hotaka Yamakawa scores the winning run in the 10th inning against the Buffaloes on Tuesday night at MetLife Dome. Seibu defeated Orix 7-6.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/15/soccer/japan-makes-winning-start-asian-games-manager-hajime-moriyasu/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-15T13:34:31+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hajime Moriyasu]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/15/baseball/mlb/yu-darvish-track-rehab-start-throwing-second-simulated-game/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-15T13:34:59+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-darvish-a-20180816.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yu Darvish pitches in a simulated game in Chicago on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/15/soccer/honda-victory-saved-career/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-15T16:04:06+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-honda-b-20180816.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Keisuke Honda poses for a photo at Melbourne Victory's stadium on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/15/soccer/takumi-minamino-goal-helps-salzburg-champions-league-playoff/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-15T17:29:07+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-minamino-a-20180816.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Red Bull Salzburg's Takumi Minamino takes on Shkendija's Armend Alimi during their Champions League qualifier on Tuesday in Skopje.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/14/basketball/nba/thunder-superstar-russell-westbrook-delivers-inspiration-tokyo-visit/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-15T20:05:16+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20180815.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook, the NBA's 2016-17 MVP, greets Japanese fans during an event at Yoyogi Park on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/15/basketball/north-south-koreans-compete-together-asian-games/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-15T22:19:15+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-korea-a-20180816.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hana Park, playing for the unified Korean team, dribbles around Indonesia's Gabriel Sophia during their contest at the Asian Games on Wednesday in Jakarta.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/15/baseball/japanese-baseball/taisuke-yamaoka-leads-buffaloes-past-lions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-15T23:16:39+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20180816.jpg]]></image:title>
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		<lastmod>2018-08-15T23:16:43+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jleague-a-20180816.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Vissel's Andres Iniesta (right) controls the ball while being defended by Sanfrecce's Toshihiro Aoyama during their match on Wednesday in Kobe.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/15/sumo/overseas-tours-unfortunate-victim-sumos-recent-popularity/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-15T23:22:45+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20180816.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sumo wrestlers stand beside a street food cart in Jakarta during a tour to the Indonesian capital in 2013.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/16/soccer/j-league/fc-tokyos-takefusa-kubo-joins-yokohama-f-marinos-loan-deal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-16T18:06:25+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Takefusa Kubo]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/16/basketball/nba/udonis-haslem-says-hes-discussed-return-heat-16th-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-16T18:06:48+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Miami's Udonis Haslem is seen in an April 2014 file photo. Haslem has played for the Heat since 2003.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/16/more-sports/stan-wawrinka-ousts-kei-nishikori-second-round/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-16T18:32:50+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-tennis-a-20180817.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kei Nishikori plays a shot from Stan Wawrinka in their second-round match at the Western &amp; Southern Open on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/16/soccer/keisuke-hondas-globetrotting-career-leads-australia/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-16T18:33:50+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-honda-a-20180817.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Keisuke Honda poses with Melbourne Victory's manager Kevin Muscat on Wednesday after signing to play for the A-League team.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/16/rugby/shining-arcs-ban-amanaki-lelei-mafi-assault-verdict-reached/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-16T20:04:40+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-mafi-a-20180817.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Amanaki Lelei Mafi]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/16/baseball/japanese-baseball/lions-gm-haruhiko-suzuki-denies-pitcher-yusei-kikuchi-poised-posting/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-16T21:46:11+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-lions-a-20180817.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yusei Kikuchi]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/16/baseball/japanese-baseball/ryosuke-hirata-hits-cycle-dragons-clobber-baystars/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-16T22:54:52+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20180817.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Dragons' Ryosuke Hirata smacks a double in the second inning against the BayStars on Thursday at Nagoya Dome. Chunichi pounded Yokohama, winning 11-5.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/16/general/japan-sending-strong-squad-asian-games/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-17T15:17:34+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20180817.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Rising star Rikako Ikee earned four medals at the recent Pan Pacific Championships and is expected to shine at the Asian Games.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/16/more-sports/boxing-2/challenger-tj-doheny-outpoints-ryosuke-iwasa-claim-ibf-super-bantamweight-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-17T15:29:42+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-boxing-a-20180817.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[TJ "The Power" Doheny (left) punches Ryosuke Iwasa in the 11th round of their IBF super bantamweight title fight on Thursday at Korakuen Hall. Doheny beat the champion by unanimous decision.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/17/more-sports/golf/brandt-snedeker-fires-11-59-wyndham-championship-first-round/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-17T17:52:31+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-golf-a-20180818.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Brandt Snedeker smiles after making a birdie putt on the ninth hole during the first round of the Wyndham Championship in Greensboro, North Carolina, on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/17/soccer/japan-men-rout-pakistan-asian-games-match/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-17T17:52:53+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-asia-a-20180818.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan's Yuto Iwasaki scores one of his two first-half goals against Pakistan on Thursday at the Asian Games in Jakarta. Japan won 4-0.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2018-08-17T17:56:53+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-football-a-20180818.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Former Nihon University football coaches Masato Uchida (right) and Tsutomu Inoue have been questioned by police over the dirty tackle scandal that rocked Japanese college football in May.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2018-08-17T18:26:41+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-yoshikawa-a-20180818.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shumpei Yoshikawa]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/17/more-sports/angelique-kerber-set-compete-toray-pan-pacific-open/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-17T23:03:27+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Angelique Kerber competes in the Western &amp; Southern Open on Thursday in Mason, Ohio.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2018-08-17T23:16:51+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20180818.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Fighters' Sho Nakata hits his 21st home run of the season in the ninth inning against the Lions on Friday night at MetLife Dome. Hokkaido Nippon Ham defeated Seibu 5-3.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2018-08-18T23:03:55+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Giants hurler Tomoyuki Sugano fields a grounder during Saturday afternoon's game against the Dragons at Tokyo Dome. Yomiuri topped Chunichi 10-0.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2018-08-19T13:28:44+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-asia-a-20180819.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[A general view of fireworks during the opening ceremony at the Asian Games on Saturday in Jakarta.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2018-08-19T20:00:47+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2018-08-19T21:14:56+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yuya Osako celebrates after scoring for Werder Bremen on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2018-08-19T23:06:44+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-asiagames-a-20180820.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Daiya Seto competes in the 200-meter butterfly at the Asian Games on Sunday in Jakarta.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/19/soccer/j-league/consadole-rallies-past-fc-tokyo/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-19T23:13:10+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jsoccer-a-20180820.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Consadole Sapporo's Chanathip Songkrasin (right) celebrates with Ken Tokura after scoring against FC Tokyo on Sunday in Sapporo.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2018-08-19T23:17:42+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20180820.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Hawks' Nobuhiro Matsuda hits a two-run double during the ninth inning against the Buffaloes on Sunday in Osaka.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/20/baseball/mlb/angels-lose-rangers-despite-shohei-ohtanis-efforts/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-20T16:39:26+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ohtani-a-20180821.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shohei Ohtani slides into second base during the Los Angeles Angels' game against the Texas Rangers on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/20/baseball/yu-kato-helps-shine-light-womens-baseball-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-20T18:12:17+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/20/baseball/kanaashi-nogyo-osaka-toin-square-off-koshien-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-20T18:57:42+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sp-koshien-a-20180821.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-koshien-a-20180821.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kanaashi Nogyo ace Kosei Yoshida pitches against Nichidai-san during the semifinals of the National High School Baseball Championship on Monday at Koshien Stadium.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/20/soccer/mistake-prone-united-loses-brighton-city-cruises/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-20T18:57:47+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-soccer-a-20180821.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Manchester United's Eric Bailly (right) and Brighton's Glenn Murray vie for the ball during their match on Sunday in Brighton, England. Brighton won 3-2.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/20/soccer/yuya-kubo-moves-nuremberg-season-long-loan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-20T18:58:21+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yuya Kubo]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/20/soccer/j-league/andres-iniesta-fernando-torres-set-square-off-emperors-cup-clash/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-20T18:58:25+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-iniesta-a-20180821.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Andres Iniesta (8) and his Vissel Kobe teammates celebrate after a 2-0 win at Shonan Bellmare on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/20/rugby/abbreviated-top-league-hoping-build-hype-ahead-2019-rugby-world-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-20T20:53:41+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sp-topleague-a-20180821.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-topleague-a-20180821.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Players representing the Top League's 16 clubs pose for photos at a press conference promoting the upcoming season.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/20/baseball/japanese-baseball/samurai-japan-names-roster-fall-nichibei-yakyu-series/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-20T20:53:47+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20180821.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[(From left) Yomiuri Shimbun executive Yozo Matsuda, NPB commissioner Atsushi Saito and MLB vice president for Asian Pacific Jim Small pose for a photo at a Tokyo news conference on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/20/basketball/japanese-basketball-players-sent-home-asian-games-soliciting-sex-jakarta/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-20T21:53:28+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jbasketball-a-20180821.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan's delegation chief Yasuhiro Yamashita speaks during a news conference on Monday in Jakarta.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/20/more-sports/swimming/rikako-ikee-adds-two-golds-asian-games-haul/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-20T22:22:18+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ikee-a-20180821.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Rikako Ikee celebrates after winning the final of the women's 100-meter freestyle at the Asian Games in Jakarta on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/08/22/olympics/bolt-blazes-to-200m-gold-in-record-19-30/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-21T10:25:44+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/20/basketball/disgraced-basketball-players-face-music-sex-scandal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-21T17:09:18+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[National basketball team players (from left) Yuya Nagayoshi, Takuya Hashimoto, Takuma Sato and Keita Imamura, and Japan Basketball Association chairperson Yuko Mitsuya attend a news conference in Tokyo on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/21/sumo/sumo-stablemaster-takanohana-falls-ill-training-session/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-21T18:14:20+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2018-08-21T19:17:53+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Angels' Shohei Ohtani pitches in a simulated game on Monday in Tempe, Arizona.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/21/soccer/young-nadeshiko-england-reach-u20-womens-world-cup-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-21T19:18:01+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan's Riko Ueki (center) celebrates after scoring the opening goal against England in the semifinals of the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/21/baseball/don-mattingly-manage-mlb-stars-samurai-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-21T19:18:19+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Miami Marlins manager Don Mattingly (left) will manage the MLB squad in games against Samurai Japan in November.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/21/baseball/osaka-toin-romps-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-21T19:41:07+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-koshien-a-20180822.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Osaka Toin slugger Akira Neo blasts a two-run homer against Kanaashi Nogyo in the fifth inning of the Koshien final on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/20/olympics/mori-touts-transformative-power-sports-ahead-rugby-world-cup-tokyo-olympics/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-21T21:58:09+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yoshiro Mori, president of the Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, is seen with Tokyo 2020 official mascots Miraitowa (left) and Someity, earlier this month at his office in Toranomon Hills.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/21/more-sports/swimming/swimmer-rikako-ikee-bags-fourth-gold-asian-games/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-21T22:29:13+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ikee-a-20180822.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Rikako Ikee competes in a women's 100-meter butterfly heat on Tuesday in Jakarta. Ikee won the event, giving her four gold medals at the Asian Games.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/21/soccer/nadeshiko-japan-cruises-past-vietnam-moves-asian-games-quarterfinals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-21T23:09:13+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-wsoccer-a-20180822.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan's Mina Tanaka controls the ball in an Asian Games match against Vietnam on Tuesday in Palembang, Indonesia. Japan won 7-0, with Tanaka scoring two goals.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/21/baseball/japanese-baseball/hawks-yurisbel-gracial-belts-first-homer-japan-victory-fighters/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-21T23:21:28+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20180822.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Hawks' Yurisbel Gracial smacks a two-run homer in the fifth inning against the Fighters on Tuesday at Kusanagi Stadium in Shizuoka. Fukuoka SoftBank defeated Hokkaido Nippon Ham 10-5.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/22/baseball/mlb/cubs-shut-yu-darvish-rest-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-22T13:51:22+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Chicago Cubs right-hander Yu Darvish pitches for the club's Class-A affiliate at Four Winds Field in South Bend, Indiana, on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/22/baseball/mlb/shohei-ohtani-confident-will-return-mound-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-22T14:59:08+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ohtani-a-20180823.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani prepares to bat against the Texas Rangers on Aug. 19 in Arlington, Texas.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/22/baseball/mlb/no-win-masahiro-tanaka-yankees-beat-marlins/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-22T14:59:15+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-tanaka-a-20180823.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[New York's Masahiro Tanaka pitches during the Yankees' 2-1 win over the Marlins in Miami on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/22/soccer/ichiritsu-funabashi-becomes-japans-first-public-school-sign-uniform-deal-soccer-team/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-22T16:51:44+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/22/sumo/sumo-stablemaster-takanohana-discharged-akita-hospital-convulsions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-22T17:17:04+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[n-takanohana-a-20180823.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Takanohana]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/22/sumo/english-sumo-broadcasts-bring-together-diverse-cast/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-22T17:28:04+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/22/baseball/japanese-baseball/rakuten-slugger-japhet-amador-files-appeal-doping-suspension/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-22T20:54:23+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2018-08-22T22:06:20+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sp-badminton-a-20180823.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-badminton-a-20180823.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Japanese team takes a selfie after winning the women's badminton team gold medal at the Asian Games on Wednesday in Jakarta.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/22/soccer/j-league/fernando-torres-scores-help-sagan-tosu-beat-andres-iniestas-vissel-kobe-emperors-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-22T23:07:24+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jsoccer-a-20180823.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sagan Tosu's Fernando Torres (right) and Vissel Kobe's Andres Iniesta compete during their match on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/22/more-sports/swimming/yasuiro-koseki-wins-100-complete-breastroke-double-asian-games/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-22T23:11:20+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sp-asiagames-a-20180823.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-asiagames-a-20180823.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Gold medalist Yasuhiro Koseki (center), silver medalist Yan Zibei (right), of China, and Kazakhstan's Dmitriy Balandin, who took bronze, pose for photos after the men's 100-meter breastroke final at the Asian Games in Jakarta on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2017/09/15/basketball/eclectic-meschery-lived-rich-life-nba-literature/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-23T06:55:49+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20170916.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[San Francisco Warriors star Tom Meschery, who lived in a Tokyo-area internment camp during World War II, takes a shot against the Philadelphia 76ers during the 1960s.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/11/basketball/nba/kei-hirata-earns-second-shot-thunder-girls/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-23T06:57:00+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20180812.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Cheerleader Kei Hirata, a Chiba native, earned a spot on the Thunder Girls dance team during recent summer tryouts. Hirata previously worked as an Oklahoma City cheerleader for the NBA team from 2012-14.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/22/baseball/japanese-baseball/carp-rally-beat-swallows/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-23T12:28:27+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20180823.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Carp's Aren Kuri pitches against the Swallows during their game on Wednesday in Hiroshima. The Carp won 7-4.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/23/more-sports/swimming/koseki-daiya-sakai-capture-second-golds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-23T14:33:32+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sp-swim-a-20180824.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-swim-a-20180824.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yasuhiro Koseki swims to victory in the men's 100-meter breaststroke at the Asian Games on Wednesday in Jakarta.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/21/more-sports/japan-women-book-spot-team-badminton-final-asian-games/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-23T14:55:42+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sp-badminton-a-20180822.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-badminton-a-20180822.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Akane Yamaguchi hits the shuttlecock in the first game of her match against Indonesia's Gregoria Mariska Tunjung in the women's team semifinal on Tuesday in Jakarta. Yamaguchi lost 21-16, 9-21, 21-18, but Japan advanced to the final.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/23/basketball/japan-runs-past-hong-kong/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-23T16:42:53+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sp-basketball-a-20180824.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-basketball-a-20180824.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Japan men's basketball team greets supporters after its 88-82 win over Hong Kong at Jakarta's Gelora Bung Karno Basket Hall on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/23/more-sports/japan-womens-badminton-mens-fencing-teams-nab-gold-medals-asian-games/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-23T18:43:07+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sp-asian-a-20180824-e1535017323420.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-asian-a-20180824.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ayaka Takahashi (right) and Misaki Matsutomo react on Wednesday during their team doubles match against China's Huang Dongping and Zheng Yu. The Japanese pair won 21-16, 21-11.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/23/more-sports/one-championship-makes-big-plans-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-23T20:21:00+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sp-jason-a-20180824.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20180824.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[ONE Championship chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong speaks at a news conference in Tokyo on Thursday afternoon.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/23/more-sports/swimming/ryosuke-irie-claims-silver-mens-200-back-satomi-suzuki-shinri-shioura-win-events/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-23T22:38:17+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sp-AG-swim-a-20180824.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-AG-swim-a-20180824.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shinri Shioura prepares for the start of the men's 100-meter freestyle final on Thursday at the Asian Games in Jakarta. Shioura won the race.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/23/more-sports/japan-whips-china-reach-asian-games-softball-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-23T22:38:26+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-soft-a-20180824.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan's Yamato Fujita pitches against China in an Asian Games semifinal on Thursday in Jakarta. Japan recorded a 5-0 victory to reach the final.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/23/baseball/japanese-baseball/baystars-rookie-pitcher-katsuki-azuma-delivers-banner-performance-giants/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-23T23:02:10+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20180824.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[BayStars rookie Katsuki Azuma fires a pitch in Thursday's game against the Giants at Yokohama Stadium. Yokohama beat Yomiuri 6-0.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/24/basketball/nba/nba-proposes-shortening-shot-clock-offensive-rebound-rule-changes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-24T18:00:50+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/24/more-sports/boxing-2/ex-wbo-minimumweight-champ-ryuya-yamanaka-retire-medical-grounds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-24T18:01:16+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-boxing-a-20180825.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ryuya Yamanaka]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/24/paralympics/mens-wheelchair-national-team-coach-grateful-expanded-training-opportunities/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-24T18:02:52+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-oikawa-a-20180825.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan men’s wheelchair basketball coach Shinpei Oikawa is positive about recent increases in the amount of support received by para athletes.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/24/more-sports/tomoa-narasaki-tops-field-second-day-sport-climbing/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-24T21:15:03+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-climb-a-20180825.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tomoa Narasaki competes in bouldering qualification in the sport climbing men's combined event at the Asian Games on Friday in Palembang, Indonesia.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/24/more-sports/japan-softball-squad-claims-fifth-straight-asian-games-gold-medal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-24T22:34:52+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sp-softball-a-20180825.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-softball-a-20180825.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan starter Yukiko Ueno fires a pitch to a Taiwan batter in the women's softball final at the Asian Games on Friday in Jakarta. Japan defeated Taiwan 7-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/24/soccer/j-league/jubilo-iwata-earn-draw-kashima-antlers-late-yoshito-okubo-goal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-24T22:45:03+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sp-jsoccer-a-20180825.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jsoccer-a-20180825.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Jubilo Iwata's Yoshito Okubo scores on a late penalty against Kashima Antlers goalkeeper Kwoun Sun-tae on Friday at Kashima Stadium. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/24/baseball/japanese-baseball/hawks-kodai-senga-fans-12-outduels-lions-yusei-kikuchi/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-24T22:47:09+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sp-jball-a-20180825.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20180825.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hawks hurler Kodai Senga delivers a pitch in Friday's game against the Lions at Yafuoku Dome. Senga picked up his 10th win of the season in Fukuoka SoftBank's 3-2 victory over Seibu.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/22/rugby/new-stadium-gives-recovering-kamaishi-hope-future/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-25T17:32:43+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sp-andrew-a-20180823.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-andrew-a-20180823.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yamaha Jubilo go on the attack during a game against Kamaishi Seawaves to inaugurate the opening of Kamaishi Unosumai Memorial Stadium on Aug. 19 in Kamaishi, Iwate Pref.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/25/more-sports/football/tom-bradys-private-trainer-flies-team-plane/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-25T18:28:36+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/25/baseball/mlb/shumpei-yoshikawa-signs-d-backs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-25T18:29:33+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sp-mlb-a-20180826.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-mlb-a-20180826.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Panasonic pitcher Shumpei Yoshikawa has bypassed NPB and signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/25/more-sports/swimming/breaststroke-specialist-satomi-suzuki-gains-confidence-renewed-focus-pool/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-25T20:56:36+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sp-suzuki-a-20180826.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-suzuki-a-20180826.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Satomi Suzuki, seen celebrating after winning the women's 50-meter breaststroke final on Thursday at the Asian Games in Jakarta, collected three golds at the marquee meet.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/25/more-sports/horse-racing/nanako-fujita-breaks-yukiko-masuzawas-record-wins-japanese-female-jockey/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-25T20:57:12+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-horse-a-20180826.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nanako Fujita rode Seiun Ririshii to victory in the 12th race in Niigata on Saturday. It was her record-breaking 35th career victory.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/25/more-sports/swimming/singapores-joseph-schooling-pleased-indonesian-experience/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-25T20:57:34+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sp-schooling-a-20180826.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-schooling-a-20180826.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Singapore swimmer Joseph Schooling]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/25/more-sports/kiyo-shimizu-ryo-kiyuna-nab-individual-kata-titles-asian-games/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-25T20:57:37+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sp-karate-a-20180826.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-karate-a-20180826.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kiyo Shimizu participates in the women's kata final on Saturday in Jakarta.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/25/basketball/former-hosei-university-guard-michael-malhotra-aims-boost-blood-donations-throughout-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-25T21:01:25+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sp-ed-a-20180826.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20180826.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Former Hosei University guard Michael Malhotra is raising public awareness about the need for an increase in blood donations from young people in Japan.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/21/figure-skating/choreography-legend-david-wilson-man-demand/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-25T21:22:00+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sp-jack-a-20180822-e1534843019359.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jack-a-20180822.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[David Wilson has choreographed many programs for two-time Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu over the years, including "Haru yo koi" for "Fantasy on Ice" this summer.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/25/more-sports/japan-sport-climbers-hunt-mens-womens-titles/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-25T21:55:21+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sp-climb-a-20180826.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-climb-a-20180826.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kokoro Fujii is in second place after qualifying for the men's sport climbing combined at the Asian Games in Palembang, Indonesia.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/25/soccer/mana-iwabuchi-yui-hasegawa-lead-japan-women-past-north-korea-asian-games-quarterfinals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-25T22:17:20+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sp-nadeshiko-a-20180826.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-nadeshiko-a-20180826.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan's Mana Iwabuchi (center) looks to control the ball against North Korea in the Asian Games women's soccer tournament quarterfinals on Saturday in Palembang, Indonesia. Iwabuchi scored the first goal of the match, which Japan won 2-1.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/25/soccer/j-league/kengo-nakamuras-second-half-strike-sends-frontale-past-vegalta/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-25T22:45:21+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sp-andrew-a-20180826.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-andrew-a-20180826.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kawasaki Frontale's Kengo Nakamura (center) scores in the second half against Vegalta Sendai at Todoroki Stadium on Saturday night. Frontale triumphed 1-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/25/baseball/japanese-baseball/ariel-miranda-loses-no-hit-bid-ninth-improves-2-0-hawks/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-25T23:08:28+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sp-jball-a-20180826.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20180826.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hawks southpaw Ariel Miranda delivers a pitch in Saturday's game against the Lions at Yafuoku Dome. Fukuoka SoftBank defeated Seibu 5-1.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/26/more-sports/track-field/keiko-nogami-claims-silver-womens-marathon-asian-games/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-26T13:22:07+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sp-marathon-a-20180827.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-marathon-a-20180827.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Keiko Nogami (center) competes during the women's marathon at the Asian Games on Sunday in Jakarta. Nogami earned a silver medal in the event.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/26/soccer/nadeshiko-coach-asako-takakura-advises-japans-younger-players-avoid-resting-laurels/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-26T18:07:04+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sp-soccer-a-20180827.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-soccer-a-20180827.jpg]]></image:title>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/26/more-sports/boxing-2/isaac-dogboe-stops-hidenori-otakes-wbo-super-bantamweight-title-challenge-first-round/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-26T18:42:27+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/26/more-sports/golf/hideki-matsuyama-makes-progress-northern-trust/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-26T18:42:35+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sp-matsuyama-a-20180827.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-matsuyama-a-20180827.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hideki Matsuyama plays a shot at the Northern Trust on Saturday in Paramus, New Jersey.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/26/baseball/japanese-baseball/yurisbel-gracial-grand-slam-moves-hawks-closer-pl-leading-lions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-26T21:52:46+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sp-jball-a-20180827.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20180827.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yurisbel Gracial hits a grand slam in the 12th inning of the Hawks' 12-8 win over the Lions on Sunday at Yafuoku Dome in Fukuoka.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/26/soccer/j-league/marinos-take-star-studded-vissel-notch/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-26T21:57:18+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sp-jsoccer-a-20180827.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jsoccer-a-20180827.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yokohama F. Marinos midfielder Takefusa Kubo controls the ball as Vissel Kobe's Andres Iniesta looks on during Marinos' 2-0 win on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/26/baseball/mlb/shohei-ohtanis-two-run-homer-not-enough-angels-astros/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-26T22:02:46+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sp-ohtani-a-20180827.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ohtani-a-20180827.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shohei Ohtani homers against Astros pitcher Justin Verlander during the fourth inning on Saturday night in Anaheim, California.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/26/rugby/japan-needs-act-now-capitalize-2015-rwc-success/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-26T22:03:21+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sp-eddie-a-20180827.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-eddie-a-20180827.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Sunwolves' quest for short-term results has hindered the development of young players who can bring sustainable success to Japanese rugby, says former Japan coach Eddie Jones.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/26/more-sports/softball-team-eyeing-2020-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-26T22:06:56+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sp-softball-a-20180826.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-softball-a-20180826.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Saki Yamazaki bats during the women's softball final between Japan and Taiwan at the Asian Games in Jakarta on Friday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/26/more-sports/kiyuna-shimizu-continue-help-raise-karates-profile/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-27T13:42:24+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sp-kaz-a-20180827.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20180827.jpg]]></image:title>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/25/olympics/michael-socolow-explores-evolution-global-sports-broadcasting-prism-1936-berlin-olympics-award-winning-book/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-27T23:47:36+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-ed-a-20180526.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20180526.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Author Michael Socolow attended the Sport, Olympic Games and Media Conference,  sponsored by the Portuguese Olympic Committee, in Lisbon in March.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/18/olympics/statue-honoring-1964-olympic-icon-billy-mills-needs-home/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-27T23:48:04+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sp-ed-a-20180819.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20180819.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Olympic legend Billy Mills stands next to a giant statue depicting him at the 1964 Tokyo Summer Games created by Native American artist George Rivera.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/28/baseball/japanese-baseball/steady-starter-kris-johnson-improves-10-2-carp-pound-giants/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-28T23:16:34+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sp-jason-a-20180829.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20180829.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Carp starter Kris Johnson pitches against the Giants on Tuesday night at Tokyo Dome. Johnson picked up his 10th victory of the season in Hiroshima's 10-5 win over Yomiuri.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/28/soccer/antlers-triumph-tianjin-asian-champions-league-quarterfinal-first-leg/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-28T23:16:41+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sp-acl-a-20180829.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-acl-a-20180829.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kashima Antlers midfielder Sergio Antonio Junior (right) with teammate Yuma Suzuki after scoring a goal during the Asian Champions League quarterfinal first leg against China's Tianjin Quanjian at Kashima Stadium on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/28/more-sports/track-field/another-asian-games-title-decathlete-keisuke-ushiro-eyes-success-global-stage/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-28T23:16:42+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sp-ushiro-a-20180829.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ushiro-a-20180829.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Decathlete Keisuke Ushiro throws the javelin on Sunday at the Asian Games in Jakarta. Ushiro repeated as champion at the quadrennial competition.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/28/more-sports/boxing-2/ken-shiro-mount-fourth-defense-wbc-light-flyweight-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-28T23:16:43+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sp-boxing-a-20180829.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-boxing-a-20180829.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ken Shiro (right) punches challenger Gilberto Pedrosa of Panama in a WBC light flyweight title match on Dec. 30, 2017, at Yokohama Cultural Gymnasium.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/28/more-sports/japan-duo-relish-mixed-archery-gold/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-28T23:16:44+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sp-kaz-a-20180829.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20180829.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Takaharu Furukawa lines up a shot in the archery recurve mixed team final at the Asian Games in Jakarta on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/28/soccer/shinji-kagawa-god-knows-destination/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-28T23:16:44+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sp-kagawa-a-20180829.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kagawa-a-20180829.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Borussia Dortmund's Shinji Kagawa is seen during a team photo session on Aug. 10 in Dortmund, Germany.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/28/soccer/j-league/vegaltas-takuma-nishimura-verge-move-cska-moscow/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-28T23:16:46+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sp-nishimura-a-20180829.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-nishimura-a-20180829.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Takuma Nishimura]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/28/baseball/mlb/yankees-honor-hideki-matsui-pregame-ceremony/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-28T23:16:47+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sp-matsui-a-20180829.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-matsui-a-20180829.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Former New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui waves to fans during a pregame ceremony commemorating his induction into the Japanese Hall of Fame on Monday at Yankee Stadium.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/27/more-sports/akane-yamaguchi-kenta-nishimoto-claim-bronze-medals-losing-badminton-semis/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-28T23:16:51+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sp-badminton-b-20180828.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-badminton-b-20180828.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Misaki Matsutomo plays a shot as partner Ayaka Takahashi looks on during the women's doubles badminton final at the Asian Games on Monday in Jakarta.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/27/more-sports/japan-beats-north-korea-mixed-team-recurve-archery-gold-asian-games/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-28T23:16:52+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sp-archery-a-20180828.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-archery-a-20180828.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tomomi Sugimoto fires an arrow during the mixed recurve archery final against North Korea at the Asian Games in Jakarta on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/27/baseball/japanese-baseball/giants-reliever-scott-mathieson-season-ending-surgery/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-28T23:16:52+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/27/more-sports/golf/nasa-hataoka-falls-8th-henderson-wins-cp-womens-open/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-28T23:16:53+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sp-golf-a-20180828.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-golf-a-20180828.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nasa Hataoka tees off on the fourth hole in the final round of the CP Women's Open in Regina, Saskatchewan, on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/27/more-sports/track-field/yamagata-settles-bronze-100/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-28T23:16:54+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sp-kaz-a-20180828.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20180828.jpg]]></image:title>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/27/baseball/japanese-baseball/carp-avoid-complacency-head-toward-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-28T23:16:54+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sp-jason-a-20180828.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20180828.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yoshihiro Maru and the Carp are in total control atop the Central League standings despite losing this past weekend's series against the Chunichi Dragons.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/27/sumo/tochinoshin-will-fight-keep-ozeki-status-autumn-basho/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-28T23:16:55+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sp-sumo-a-20180828.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20180828.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tochinoshin picks up Mitakeumi during the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Jan. 22 at Ryogoku Kokugikan.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/27/more-sports/track-field/japan-six-gold-day-asian-games/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-28T23:16:57+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sp-asia-a-20180828.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-asia-a-20180828.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Keisuke Ushiro celebrates after defending his men's decathlon title at the Asian Games on Sunday in Jakarta. Akihiko Nakamura took bronze in the event.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/28/more-sports/yoshihito-nishioka-faces-tough-task-roger-federer-u-s-open-latest-stage-comeback/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-28T23:21:40+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sp-nishioka-a-20180829.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-nishioka-a-20180829.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yoshihito Nishioka]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/29/rugby/jrfu-still-confident-big-crowd-bledisloe-cup-dead-rubber-yokohama/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-29T14:34:20+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-rugby-a-20180830.jpg]]></image:title>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/29/basketball/basketball-players-handed-one-year-bans/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-30T20:53:52+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2018-08-30T21:40:19+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2018-08-31T15:21:39+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Vegalta Sendai's Takuma Nishimura, seen scoring a goal against Kashiwa Reysol on Aug. 11, is joining CSKA Moscow.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/09/01/soccer/yuika-sugasawas-late-winner-secures-gold-japan/</loc>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/09/01/more-sports/japan-takes-gold-field-hockey/</loc>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20180902.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Motomi Kawamura (center) moves for the ball in the women's field hockey final against India at the Asian Games on Friday night.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/09/01/baseball/japan-claims-sixth-consecutive-wbsc-womens-baseball-world-cup-crown/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-09-01T17:55:38+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/09/01/more-sports/golf/justin-rose-cards-6-65-opening-round-dell-technologies-championship/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-09-01T17:57:06+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-briefs1-a-20180902.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Justin Rose misses a birdie putt-attempt on the ninth hole during the first round of the Dell Technologies Championship in Norton, Massachusetts, on Friday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/09/01/rugby/eagles-triumph-top-league-opener/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-09-01T17:59:39+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-briefs2-a-20180902.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Canon's Yu Tamura carries the ball against Toshiba in the teams' Top League opener on Friday night at Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground. The Eagles defeated the Brave Lupus 26-20.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/09/01/general/glorious-day-japans-athletes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-09-01T18:34:32+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-asian-a-20180902.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Japan women's field hockey team celebrates its 2-1 upset victory over India in the gold-medal match at the Asian Games in Jakarta on Friday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/09/01/rugby/christian-lealiifanos-late-drop-goal-lifts-shuttles-ayumu-goromaru-becomes-top-scorer-top-league-history/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-09-01T22:21:19+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-rugby-a-20180902.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yamaha Jubilo's Ayumu Goromaru boots the ball in a Top League match against the Coca-Cola Red Sparks on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/09/01/more-sports/judo/japan-judoka-rout-kazakhstan-snatch-gold-mixed-team-event/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-09-01T22:21:31+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-mixed-a-20180902.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Masashi Ebinuma (right) competes in a men's 73-kg judo match in the mixed team competition at the Asian Games on Saturday in Jakarta.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/09/01/soccer/j-league/sho-ito-scores-brace-marinos-grab-much-needed-win-reysol/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-09-01T23:09:06+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/sp-dan-a-20180902.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-dan-a-20180902.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Consadole Sapporo's Ken Tokura scores a second-half goal against Vissel Kobe on Saturday at Sapporo Dome. Consadole won 3-1.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/09/01/baseball/japanese-baseball/buffaloes-hiroyuki-nakajima-slugs-sayonara-homer-triumph-lions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-09-01T23:13:05+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20180902.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Lions' Hiroyuki Nakajima celebrates his game-winning, three-run homer against the Buffaloes in the ninth inning on Saturday at Kyocera Dome. Orix topped Seibu 10-8.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/09/02/more-sports/track-field/japan-wraps-asian-games-gold-medal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-09-02T17:26:54+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-asiangames-a-20180903.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan’s mixed relay triathlon team (from left, Yuka Sato, Jumpei Furuya, Yuko Takahashi and Yuichi Hosoda) celebrate after winning gold on Sunday in Palembang, Indonesia.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/09/02/more-sports/delegation-head-praises-japans-performance/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-09-02T19:37:48+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20180903.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Swimmer Rikako Ikee (center) sits with volunteers as she holds her trophy after being named Asian Games MVP on Sunday in Jakarta.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/09/02/more-sports/golf/hideki-matsuyama-six-shots-back-solid-second-round/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-09-02T19:38:02+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-golf-a-20180903.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hideki Matsuyama hits his tee shot on the first hole during the second round of the Dell Technologies Championship on Saturday in Norton Massachusetts.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/09/02/soccer/osako-nets-first-league-goal-werder-win-eintracht/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-09-02T19:38:24+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-osako-a-20180903.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Werder Bremen's Yuya Osako celebrates scoring his team's first goal on Saturday at Commerzbank-Arena in Frankfurt, Germany.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/28/figure-skating/mitsuki-sumoto-looks-strong-silver-medal-slovakia-jgp/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-09-02T21:34:39+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jack-a-20180829.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mitsuki Sumoto, last season's world junior bronze medalist, claimed the silver medal at the season-opening Junior Grand Prix in Slovakia on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/09/02/soccer/j-league/fc-tokyo-sagan-tosu-battle-scoreless-draw/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-09-02T22:34:06+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jleague-a-20180903.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sagan Tosu striker Fernando Torres is tackled from behind by FC Tokyo midfielder Kento Hashimoto on Sunday night at Ajinomoto Stadium.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/09/02/more-sports/golden-girl-rikako-ikee-becomes-first-female-mvp-asian-games-history/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-09-03T09:34:26+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ikee-a-20180903.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japanese swimmer Rikako Ikee poses with her MVP trophy at an awards ceremony for the 18th Asian Games in Jakarta on Sunday]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/19/baseball/japanese-baseball/tokyo-yakult-swallows-slugger-wladimir-balentien-stays-ahead-curve-plate/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-09-03T12:07:35+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20180820.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Swallow star Wladimir Balentien had hit 246 home runs, including 29 this year, before Sunday's game against the Hanshin Tigers.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/09/02/more-sports/nitta-making-chance-asian-games/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-09-03T18:16:49+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/sp-cycle-a-20180903.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-cycle-a-20180903.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Silver medalist Yudai Nitta (left) poses with gold medalist Jai Angsuthasawit (center) and Mohd Azizulhasni Awang, the bronze medalist, after the men's keirin competition during the Asian Games on Friday in Jakarta.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/09/03/baseball/japanese-baseball/marines-announce-plan-add-outfield-seats-shorten-home-run-distances/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-09-03T19:27:44+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/sp-marines-a-20180904.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-marines-a-20180904.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The planned ground-level seat expansion at Zozotown Marine Stadium in Chiba Prefecture is shown in an artist's rendering provide by the Lotte Marines.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/09/03/soccer/ryota-oshima-hotaru-yamaguchi-withdraw-samurai-blue/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-09-03T19:42:24+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/09/03/more-sports/golf/ayako-uehara-finishes-third-portland-classic/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-09-03T19:42:50+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-uehara-a-20180904.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ayako Uehara of Japan hits her tee shot on the 13th hole during the final round of the LPGA Cambia Portland Classic golf tournament in Portland, Oregon on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/09/04/more-sports/naomi-osaka-shows-grit-fourth-round-victory-aryna-sabalenka/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-09-04T17:31:30+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/sp-osaka-a-20180905.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-osaka-a-20180905.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Naomi Osaka returns a shot from Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka in their fourth-round match at the U.S. Open on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/09/04/baseball/japanese-baseball/swallows-manager-junji-ogawa-remain-helm-next-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-09-04T20:33:09+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/sp-swallows-a-20180905.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-swallows-a-20180905.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Junji Ogawa]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/09/04/soccer/jfa-co-host-inaugural-esports-tournament-2019-national-sports-festival/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-09-04T21:55:53+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/sp-dan-a-20180905.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-dan-a-20180905.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan Esports Union chairman Hideki Okamura (left), Ibaraki Prefecture Gov. Kazuhiko Oikawa (center) and Japan Football Association chairman Kozo Tashima pose for photos at a news conference promoting the Inter Prefectural eSports Championship on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/09/04/baseball/japanese-baseball/takeya-nakamura-powers-lions-past-fighters/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-09-04T23:11:23+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20180905.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Lions slugger Takeya Nakamura belts a two-run home run in the third inning against the Fighters on Tuesday night at Asahikawa Starffin Stadium. Seibu defeated Hokkaido Nippon Ham 7-3.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/09/04/figure-skating/koshiro-shimada-shiika-yoshioka-shine-austria-jgp/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-09-05T01:25:54+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jack-a-20180905.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Koshiro Shimada claimed the silver medal at the Junior Grand Prix in Linz, Austria, on Friday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/09/05/baseball/japanese-baseball/carp-star-arai-announces-decision-retire/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-09-05T18:11:26+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/sp-arai-a-20180906.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-arai-a-20180906.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hiroshima infielder Takahiro Arai has decided to retire after the 2018 season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/09/05/basketball/japan-basketball-association-officials-apologize-diet-members-scandal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-09-05T19:15:35+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/09/05/soccer/j-league/antlers-held-frontale-levain-cup-quarterfinals-kick-off/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-09-05T23:00:11+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/sp-levain-a-20180906.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-levain-a-20180906.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kashima Antlers players gather after their 1-1 draw against Kawasaki Frontale in the first leg of the Levain Cup quarterfinals at Kashima Stadium on Wednesday night.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/09/05/baseball/japanese-baseball/takayuki-kato-allows-two-hits-fighters-shut-pacific-league-leading-lions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-09-05T23:01:11+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/sp-jball-a-20180906.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20180906.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fighters shortstop Takuya Nakashima slides home to beat Lions catcher Tomoya Mori on Wednesday night at Asahikawa Starffin Stadium. Hokkaido Nippon Ham won 4-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/09/06/soccer/jfa-evaluate-japan-chile-match-hokkaido-earthquake/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-09-06T11:56:25+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/09/05/sumo/sumos-yokozuna-deliberation-council-plays-important-role-overseeing-sport/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-09-06T15:32:49+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20180906.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yokozuna Kisenosato grapples with another wrestler during the Yokozuna Deliberation Council's soken training session on Aug. 31.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/09/06/rugby/richie-mounga-make-first-start-blacks/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-09-06T18:48:29+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-rugby-a-20180907.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Richie Mo'unga, seen playing for the Canterbury Crusaders in the Super Rugby fnal on Aug. 4, is in the lineup for the All Blacks in Saturday's Rugby Championship game against Argentina.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/06/10/general/shiraishi-credits-sailing-career-to-mentor-tada/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-09-06T20:31:59+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/09/06/general/earthquake-forces-sports-cancellations/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-09-06T21:55:59+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/09/06/baseball/japanese-baseball/hawks-kotaro-otake-tosses-seven-solid-innings-narrow-victory-marines/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-09-06T22:57:05+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20180907.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hawks southpaw Kotaro Otake pitches against the Marines on Thursday night at Zozo Marine Stadium. Fukuoka SoftBank defeated Chiba Lotte 2-1.]]></image:caption>
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