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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/01/29/soccer/j-league/fc-tokyo-expresses-interest-acquiring-bayern-munichs-arjen-robben/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-01-29T19:45:25+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dutch winger Arjen Robben is seen in a June 2017 file photo.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/01/29/more-sports/marquee-meet-provides-valuable-testing-ground-japanese-fencers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-01-29T22:10:36+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Toshiya Saito (left) competes against a South Korean fencer during the FIE Fencing World Cup Tokyo meet last weekend at Minato-ku Sports Center.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/01/27/more-sports/last-naomi-osaka-moment-spotlight/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-01-30T19:14:33+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan's Naomi Osaka holds the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup at Melbourne's Brighton Beach on Sunday, following her win over Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic in the women's singles final at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/01/30/soccer/shoya-nakajima-set-leave-portimonense/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-01-30T20:18:18+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shoya Nakajima]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/01/30/baseball/japanese-baseball/pitcher-kodai-senga-says-hawks-refuse-budge-posting/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-01-30T20:19:26+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kodai Senga went 13-7 for the Hawks during the 2018 season.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/01/30/olympics/organizing-committee-outlines-ticket-sales/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-01-30T20:20:10+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Three-time Olympic wrestling champion Saori Yoshida poses with Tokyo Olympic mascot Miraitowa during an event to promote ticket sales for the 2020 Summer Games on Wednesday in Tokyo.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/01/31/soccer/plane-cushions-found-english-channel-search-missing-soccer-player-emiliano-sala/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-01-31T04:28:40+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Josette Bernard, an inhabitant of Surtainville, who found an airplane seat on the beach four days ago, walks along the area in Surtainville, northwestern France, Wednesday. British investigators said it was "likely" that two seat cushions that washed up on the French shore this week were from the missing plane carrying footballer Emiliano Sala.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/01/30/sumo/tamawashi-put-thrilling-show-run-first-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-01-31T15:11:45+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sekiwake Tamawashi (right) fights Aoiyama on the 14th day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Saturday at Ryogoku Kokugikan]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/01/31/basketball/b-league/struggling-evessa-risk-missing-postseason/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-01-31T18:42:55+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Evessa forward Naoya Kumagae is trying to help his team make a run for the playoffs.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/01/31/soccer/anderlechts-ryota-morioka-spend-rest-season-charleroi/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-01-31T19:44:09+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/01/31/rugby/world-cup-ticket-woes-frustrate-rugby-fans/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-01-31T19:44:43+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[International demand for Rugby World Cup tickets is strong, but ticketing systems have not been up to the challenge.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/01/31/sumo/apprentice-wrestler-choked-bullied-kotooshu-run-stable/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-01-31T22:36:38+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kotooshu]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/01/31/basketball/rookie-yuta-watanabe-displays-potential-playing-major-minutes-nba-g-league/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-01-31T22:36:48+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Rookie Yuta Watanabe, who is splitting time between the Memphis Grizzlies and the NBA G League's Memphis Hustle, is seen controlling the ball in the Grizzlies' game on Jan. 21 against the visiting New Orleans Pelicans.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/01/31/soccer/samurai-blue-boss-hajime-moriyasu-urges-team-give-best-effort-asian-cup-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-01-31T23:08:49+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu speaks during a news conference on Thursday in Abu Dhabi.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/01/31/soccer/die-samurai-blue/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-01T11:37:25+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[A smart play by Takumi Minamino (right) led to Japan's first goal over Iran on Monday during its 3-0 Asian Cup semifinal win in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/01/rugby/takuro-miuchi-frederic-michalak-offer-tentative-support-league-nations/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-01T18:54:06+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-rugby-a-20190202.jpg</image:loc>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Takuro Miuchi, seen playing for NTT in 2011, represented Japan at two Rugby World Cups.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/01/basketball/b-league/balanced-scoring-helps-neophoenix-defeat-b-corsairs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-01T23:00:29+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[NeoPhoenix center Atsuya Ota looks to score in the first quarter against the B-Corsairs on Friday in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture. San-en defeated Yokohama 80-69 in the series opener.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/01/soccer/liveblog-japan-vs-qatar/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-02T01:17:01+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Japan national team poses for a group picture before the 2019 Asian Cup semifinal match against Iran at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Jan. 28.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/02/soccer/qatar-upset-japan-3-1-claim-first-asian-cup-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-02T18:59:59+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-asiancup-a-20190203.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-asiancup-a-20190203.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yoshinori Muto (left) and Maya Yoshida react following Japan's 3-1 defeat to Qatar on Friday in the Asian Cup Final in Abu Dhabi.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/02/more-sports/judo/london-olympic-gold-medalist-kaori-matsumoto-retire/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-02T19:28:07+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-judo-a-20190203.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-judo-a-20190203.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kaori Matsumoto]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2008/03/23/basketball/columbias-matsui-aims-to-be-a-leader/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-02T21:21:48+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20080323eoa.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[K.J. Matsui]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/02/more-sports/football/upstart-rams-take-aim-historic-patriots/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-02T21:55:06+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-game-a-20190203.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-game-a-20190203.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Quarterback Jared Goff throws will try to lead his Rams past the grizzled, 41-year-old Tom Brady, who is looking to guide the Patriots to their sixth Super Bowl victory.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/02/rugby/clermont-routs-top-league-stars-charity-match/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-02T22:20:55+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-gifu-a-20190203.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-gifu-a-20190203.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[A Japan Top League squad (in black) squares off against French Top 14 side Clermont Auvergne in a charity match on Saturday at Gifu Memorial Center Nagaragawa Stadium . Clermont won 50-29.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/02/basketball/b-league/seahorses-star-kosuke-kanamaru-delivers-shooting-clinic-victory-evessa/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-02T23:07:53+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mikawa's Kosuke Kanamaru prepares to shoot the ball in Saturday's game against host Osaka.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/03/rugby/volunteers-participate-rwc-orientation/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-03T17:51:56+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Guglielmo Palazzani passes the ball during Italy's match against Scotland on Saturday in Edinburgh. The Italians will open their World Cup campaign in Osaka on Sept. 22.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/03/basketball/b-league/former-college-jbl-teammates-igarashi-kashiwagi-enjoying-reunion-niigata/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-03T19:48:58+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Albirex guards Shinsuke Kashiwagi (right) and Kei Igarashi, seen during Wednesday's game against the Brave Thunders, have been playing together on and off since college.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/03/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/nao-kodaira-wins-37th-straight-500-meter-race/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-03T19:49:21+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nao Kodaira competes in the women's 500 meter speedskating race on Saturday during the ISU Speedskating World Cup event in Hamar, Norway.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/03/soccer/japan-manager-hajime-moriyasu-confident-future-despite-loss-asian-cup-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-03T19:50:31+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-soccer-a-20190204.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-soccer-a-20190204.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan's Takehiro Tomiyasu (right) and Iran midfielder Vahid Amiri fight for the ball during the Asian Cup semifinals on Jan. 28 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. Tomiyasu was one of the young players whose performance during the tournament gave manager Hajime Moriyasu hope for the future.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/03/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/ryoyu-kobayashi-soars-10th-world-cup-title-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-03T20:31:11+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kobayashi-a-20190204.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ryoyu Kobayashi (center) poses on the podium after winning the flying hill event in Oberstdorf, Germany, for his 10th World Cup win of the season.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/03/more-sports/track-field/three-japanese-marathoners-book-tickets-2020-olympic-trials/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-03T21:38:35+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-marathon-a-20190204.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-marathon-a-20190204.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kohei Futaoka displays his trophy after finishing fourth at the Beppu-Oita Marathon with a time of 2:09:15, qualifying for September's Marathon Grand Championship as the race's top Japanese runner.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/03/baseball/mlb/new-mariner-yusei-kikuchi-departs-first-major-league-camp/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-03T22:49:32+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Newly-minted Mariners pitcher Yusei Kikuchi arrives at Kansai International Airport on Sunday ahead of his departure for training camp in the U.S.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/03/basketball/b-league/sunrockers-still-shine-without-ryan-kelly-win-northern-happinets/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-03T22:49:37+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shibuya guard Morihisa Yamauchi shoots a layup in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against Akita at Aoyama Gakuin University Memorial Hall. The Sunrockers beat the Northern Happinets 69-62.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/04/soccer/shinji-kagawa-strikes-twice-debut-besiktas/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-04T13:10:26+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-soccer-a-20190205.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shinji Kagawa celebrates with his teammates after scoring for Besiktas during a 6-2 win over Antalyaspor on Sunday in Antalya, Turkey.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/04/soccer/shoya-nakajima-makes-record-move-qatars-al-duhail/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-04T17:15:00+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-nakajima-a-20190205.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-nakajima-a-20190205.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The $40 million transfer fee paid by Qatar's Al-Duhail for Shoya Nakajima is a record for a Japanese player.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/04/baseball/japanese-baseball/giants-go-offseason-flurry-effort-revive-glory-days/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-04T18:21:49+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-jason-a-20190205.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20190205.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[New Yomiuri outfielder Yoshihiro Maru takes a swing during spring camp on Friday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/04/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/sara-takanashi-finishes-second-maren-lundby-wins-fifth-straight-world-cup-meet/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-04T21:33:38+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-takanashi-a-20190205.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-takanashi-a-20190205.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sara Takanashi greets fans at a ski jumping World Cup event in Hinzenbach, Austria, on Sunday. Takanashi finished second in the women's normal hill individual competition, reaching the podium for the sixth time this season.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/04/soccer/restrictions-japans-soccer-media-leads-frayed-relations-players/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-05T10:17:15+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-dan-a-20190205.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-dan-a-20190205.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Several Samurai Blue players, including defender Tomoaki Makino (front, right), have had harsh words for Japan's domestic soccer media.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/05/rugby/ex-brave-blossoms-forward-luke-thompson-joins-sunwolves/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-05T17:56:42+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/05/basketball/japan-prepares-crucial-fiba-world-cup-qualifiers-iran-qatar/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-05T19:19:44+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-kaz-a-20190206.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20190206.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan shooting guard Makoto Hiejima (right), seen here in a file photo, is one of the key players for the Akatsuki Five in their upcoming games against Iran and Qatar.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/05/soccer/j-league/vissel-kobe-showcase-stars-u-s-j-league-opener/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-05T20:09:23+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-vissel-a-20190206.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-vissel-a-20190206.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[A soccer fan and Vissel Kobe's Andres Iniesta (right) pose for a picture on Jan. 28 in Columbus, Ohio, where Vissel played MLS club Columbus Crew as part of their preseason training in the United States.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/05/soccer/nadeshiko-japan-face-france-pre-world-cup-friendly/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-05T21:08:18+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-wsoccer-a-20190206.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-wsoccer-a-20190206.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan women's soccer manager Asako Takakura has guided her team to the Women's Asian Cup final against Australia on Friday in Amman.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/04/20/soccer/nadeshiko-japan-boss-asako-takakura-eyes-womens-asian-cup-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-05T21:16:12+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/sp-nadeshiko-a-20180421.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-nadeshiko-a-20180421.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan women's soccer manager Asako Takemoto has guided her team to the Women's Asian Cup final against Australia on Friday in Amman.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/05/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/lindsey-vonn-crashes-super-g-world-championships/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-05T22:07:09+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-vonn-a-20190206.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-vonn-a-20190206.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Lindsey Vonn competes in the women's super-G at the Alpine Ski World Championships on Tuesday in Are, Sweden.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/05/figure-skating/kihira-sakamoto-look-lead-japan-sweep-four-continents/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-05T22:56:50+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jack-a-20190206.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Grand Prix Final champion Rika Kihira will look to get back on top of the podium at the Four Continents Championships this week after finishing second at the Japan nationals in December.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/05/more-sports/football/police-wont-seek-indictment-ex-nihon-university-coaches-dirty-tackle/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-05T23:06:30+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-scandal-a-20190206.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-scandal-a-20190206.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Masato Uchida (left) and Tsutomu Inoue]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/06/soccer/new-besiktas-signing-shinji-kagawa-thrilled-istanbul/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-06T11:41:29+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-kagawa-a-20190207.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kagawa-a-20190207.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[New Besiktas signing Shinji Kagawa makes the "eagle claw" sign during a Tuesday news conference at Vodafone Park in Istanbul.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/04/baseball/japan-sports-agency-chief-daichi-suzuki-call-high-school-pitch-limits/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-06T13:35:44+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-baseball-a-20190205-e1549282396616.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-baseball-a-20190205.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Daichi Suzuki, the head of the Japan Sports Agency, believes now is the time to introduce pitch limits in high school baseball nationwide.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/06/sumo/determined-sekiwake-takakeisho-not-shying-away-desire-become-ozeki/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-06T22:40:51+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-takakeisho-a-20190207.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sekiwake Takakeisho trains at Chiganoura stable on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/06/soccer/shoya-nakajima-says-everything-attractive-new-club-al-duhail/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-07T10:24:25+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-nakajima-a-20190207.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-nakajima-a-20190207.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shoya Nakajima holds up his new Al-Duhail uniform after being officially unveiled by the club on Tuesday in Doha.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/06/sumo/european-sumo-overcomes-schism-build-popularity/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-07T11:02:42+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-sumo-a-20190207.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20190207.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Former ozeki Baruto (left) and U.S. middleweight Kena Heffernan face of at the Sumo World Championships in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on Aug. 27, 2015.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/06/more-sports/amateur-coaches-feted-annual-gala/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-07T12:16:57+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20190207.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Takatoshi Kojo, manager of the Nippon Sports Science University baseball team, makes a speech at the sixth annual Japan Coaches' Awards at a Tokyo hotel on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/07/baseball/mlb/giants-latest-team-join-bryce-harper-sweepstakes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-07T17:36:25+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-mlb-a-20190208.jpg]]></image:title>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/07/baseball/mlb/cubs-reliever-junichi-tazawa-named-non-roster-invitee-spring-training/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-07T17:49:10+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-tazawa-a-20190208.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Junichi Tazawa]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/07/basketball/b-league/akita-struggling-step-first-division/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-07T18:36:57+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20190208.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Northern Happinets coach Josep "Pep" Claros, in his second season at the helm, is trying to upgrade the team's offense. Akita is averaging 71.1 points per game, the second-lowest total in the 18-team first division.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/07/baseball/mlb/mariners-southpaw-yusei-kikuchi-touted-one-top-newcomers-majors/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-07T20:14:38+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kikuchi-a-20190208.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mariners pitcher Yusei Kikuchi tosses the ball on Tuesday at the team's spring training complex in Peoria, Arizona.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/07/rugby/top-league-cup-staged-rugby-world-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-07T21:18:34+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/07/soccer/japan-mens-soccer-team-climbs-no-27-world-rankings/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-07T21:18:42+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-FIFA-a-20190208.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu guided his team to a runner-up finish at the Asian Cup.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/07/more-sports/judo/retired-olympic-champ-kaori-matsumoto-pursue-dream-opening-ice-cream-shop/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-07T22:01:26+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-judo-a-20190208.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kaori Matsumoto speaks at a news conference on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/07/basketball/nba/wizards-revamp-frontcourt-two-trades/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-07T22:34:08+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-trades-a-20190208.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Bulls forward Bobby Portis was traded to the Wizards on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/08/baseball/mlb/hall-famer-pioneer-first-african-american-mlb-manager-frank-robinson-dead-83/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-08T07:13:58+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-robinson-a-20190209.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-robinson-a-20190209.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Former Washington Nationals manager Frank Robinson throws out the ceremonial first pitch before Game 3 of the MLB NLDS baseball series between the Washington Nationals and the St. Louis Cardinals in Washington in 2012.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/07/figure-skating/ayaka-hosoda-likely-continue-competitive-career-next-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-08T11:53:26+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jack-a-20190208.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ayaka Hosoda gained national attention by landing three triple axels at the Japan Championships at the age of 23.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/08/more-sports/golf/phil-mickelson-hits-every-fairway-first-time-21-years/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-08T18:07:21+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-golf-a-20190209.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Phil Mickelson hits his approach shot from the second fairway of the Monterey Peninsula Country Club Shore Course during the first round of the AT&amp;T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am on Thursday in Pebble Beach, California.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/08/figure-skating/sakamoto-2nd-short-program-uno-struggles-4th-four-continents/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-08T21:06:16+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-skate-a-20190209.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kaori Sakamoto competes in the short program at the Four Continents Championship in Anaheim, California, on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/08/soccer/fire-flamengo-training-center-rio-kills-10/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-08T22:43:28+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-fire-b-20190209.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-fire-b-20190209.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[People embrace in front of Flamengo's training center after Friday's deadly fire in Rio de Janeiro.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/08/sumo/wrestler-retires-bullying-apprentice/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-08T22:59:38+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/09/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/nao-kodairas-37-race-unbeaten-streak-500-meters-ends/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-09T16:07:43+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-brief4-a-20190210.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-brief4-a-20190210.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nao Kodaira competes during the women's 500-meter sprint race at the ISU World Single Distances Speed Skating Championships on Friday in Inzell, Germany. Kodaira placed second.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/09/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/sara-takanashi-places-second-normal-hill-event-world-cup-circuit/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-09T17:46:46+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-brief3-a-20190210.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-brief3-a-20190210.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sara Takanashi celebrates after placing second in the women's ski jumping World Cup competition in Ljubno, Slovenia, on Friday.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/09/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/snowboarder-yuto-totsuka-claims-silver-halfpipe-worlds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-09T19:46:44+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-totsuka-b-20190210.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-totsuka-b-20190210.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Snowboarder Yuto Totsuka competes in the FIS Freestyle Ski and Snowboarding World Championships on Friday in Park City, Utah. The 17-year-old earned the silver medal in the men's halfpipe competition.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/09/basketball/b-league/impressive-outside-shooting-carries-brex-past-sunrockers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-09T22:58:02+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-ed-a-20190210.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20190210.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Brex guard Hironori Watanabe takes an outside shot during Saturday's game against the visiting Sunrockers. Watanabe scored a game-high 22 points in Tochigi's 91-71 victory over Shibuya.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/10/sumo/former-yokozuna-kisenosato-reflects-end-career/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-10T17:40:27+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-sumo-a-20190211.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20190211.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kisenosato performs his first dohyo-iri ring-entering ceremony as a yokozuna on Jan. 27, 2017, at Tokyo's Meiji Shrine.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/10/baseball/mlb/shohei-ohtani-visits-former-fighters-teammates-spring-camp/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-10T20:52:31+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-ohtani-a-20190211.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ohtani-a-20190211.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Angels two-way player Shohei Ohtani (jeft) jokes with his former manager Hideki Kuriyama (center) and others during a visit to the Fighters' training camp in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/10/soccer/new-signing-kosuke-kinoshita-makes-sudden-impact-sint-truiden/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-10T20:52:35+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-kinoshita-a-20190211.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kinoshita-a-20190211.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kosuke Kinoshita celebrates after scoring the game-winning goal for Sint-Truiden in his team debut on Saturday in Sint-Truiden, Belgium.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/10/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/ryoyu-kobayashi-lifts-japan-third-world-cup-team-event/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-10T20:52:39+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-jumping-a-20190211.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jumping-a-20190211.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yukiya Sato (left), Daiki Ito (second from left), Junshiro Kobayashi (second from right) and Ryoyu Kobayashi pose on the podium after taking third place at a ski jumping World Cup team event in Lahti, Finland, on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/10/more-sports/judo/japan-claims-four-gold-medals-first-day-paris-grand-slam/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-10T20:52:47+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-judo-a-20190211.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-judo-a-20190211.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Naohisa Takato squares off with Kazakhstan's Yeldos Smetov in the men's 60-kg final of the Paris Grand Slam judo event in Paris. Takado won to claim one of Japan's four gold medals on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/10/basketball/b-league/nick-fazekas-leads-brave-thunders-team-win-neophoenix/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-10T22:43:15+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-ed-a-20190211.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20190211.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kawasaki's Yuma Fujii drives to the basket in the fourth quarter against San-en on Sunday in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture. The Brave Thunders downed the NeoPhoenix 84-75.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/10/baseball/japanese-baseball/chihiro-kaneko-draws-attention-yu-darvish-others-change/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-10T23:50:12+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-jason-a-20190211.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20190211.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fighters pitcher Chihiro Kaneko (left) speaks with the Cubs' Yu Darvish at Nippon Ham's spring camp base in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Friday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/11/more-sports/judo/yoko-ono-wins-japans-fifth-gold-medal-paris-grand-slam-concludes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-11T15:17:30+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-judo-a-20190212.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-judo-a-20190212.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Judoka Yoko Ono celebrates on the podium after winning the women's 70-kg category on the final day of the Paris Grand Slam on Sunday in Paris.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/11/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/sara-takanashi-claims-first-world-cup-victory-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-11T15:17:38+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-takanashi-a-20190212.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-takanashi-a-20190212.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sara Takanashi celebrates on the podium after winning the FIS Ladies Ski Jumping World Cup Normal Hill Individual event on Sunday Ljubno, Slovenia.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/11/baseball/mlb/yusei-kikuchi-bullpen-draws-big-audience-ahead-spring-training/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-11T16:29:15+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-kikuchi-a-20190212.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kikuchi-a-20190212.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mariners pitcher Yusei Kikuchi speaks to reporters outside the team's training camp facility in Peoria, Arizona, on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/11/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/miho-takagi-cruises-1500-silver-final-day-worlds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-11T16:52:23+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-takagi-a-20190212.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-takagi-a-20190212.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Miho Takagi (left), Ireen Wuest (center) and Brittany Bowe pose on the podium for the women's 1500m race of the ISU World Speed Skating Single Distances Championships on Sunday in Inzell, Germany.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/12/figure-skating/kihira-uno-lead-gold-haul-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-12T18:51:45+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-jack-a-20190213.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jack-a-20190213.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Rika Kihira, the favorite for the world title next month, easily won the Four Continents crown on Friday despite landing just one triple axel in the competition.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/12/baseball/japanese-baseball/dh-talk-brings-back-memories-reverse-experiment/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-12T18:51:52+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-jason-a-20190213.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20190213.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Two-way star Shohei Ohtani actually batted at home as a pitcher for the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters in 2014 when NPB changed the rules for interleague play.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/12/more-sports/ice-hockey/three-japan-teams-consider-forming-new-league/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-12T18:52:07+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/12/basketball/japan-squad-set-big-challenges/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-12T18:52:23+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-kaz-a-20190213.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20190213.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan guard Ryusei Shinoyama passes the ball during the team's practice at the National Training Center on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/12/baseball/mlb/kikuchi-reports-first-mlb-camp/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-12T18:52:54+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-mlb-a-20190213.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-mlb-a-20190213.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[New Seattle Mariners pitcher Yusei Kikuchi throws in the bullpen at the team's spring training camp in Peoria, Arizona, on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/12/baseball/japanese-baseball/matsuzaka-hurts-shoulder-fan-pulls-arm/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-12T21:45:31+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-npb-a-20190213.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-npb-a-20190213.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Chunichi Dragons pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka was unable to pitch at spring training on Tuesday after injuring his throwing arm at a fan event. KYODO]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/13/baseball/mlb/angels-manager-brad-ausmus-hopes-shohei-ohtanis-bat-back-may/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-13T11:53:10+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-ohtani-a-20190214.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ohtani-a-20190214.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Speaking at the team's spring training facility in Tempe, Arizona, Angels manager Brad Ausmus told reporters on Tuesday that he hopes to have slugger Shohei Ohtani back in the lineup by May.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/13/more-sports/boxing-2/naoya-inoue-challenge-emmanuel-rodriguez-ibf-bantamweight-title-may/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-13T16:52:46+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-boxing-a-20190214.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-boxing-a-20190214.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Naoya Inoue will face Emmanuel Rodriguez for the IBF bantamweight championship in May, officials have announced.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/13/soccer/werder-bremen-wont-allow-yuya-osako-play-japan-copa-america/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-13T18:16:03+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-osako-a-20190214.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-osako-a-20190214.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Werder Bremen striker Yuya Osako will not be allowed to participate in this summer's Copa America, the club announced Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/13/more-sports/swimming/words-support-pour-swimmer-rikako-ikee-leukemia-diagnosis/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-13T18:53:16+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-ikee-a-20190214.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ikee-a-20190214.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Rikako Ikee, seen competing in the FINA World Swimming Championships on Dec. 11, 2016, in Windsor, Ontario, has received messages of support from around the world since announcing her leukemia diagnosis on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/13/more-sports/swimming/rikako-ikee-expresses-gratitude-outpouring-support-leukemia-diagnosis/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-14T12:32:25+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-swimming-a-20190214.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-swimming-a-20190214.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Rikako Ikee holds her gold medal after winning the women's 50-meter freestyle final at the Asian Games on Aug. 24, 2018, in Jakarta. On Wednesday, Ikee thanked fans for the messages of support she has gotten since announcing her leukemia diagnosis on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/14/soccer/j-league/iniesta-excited-new-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-14T18:40:34+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-jsoccer-a-20190215.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jsoccer-a-20190215.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[J. League chairman Mitsuru Murai (center) poses with players representing the first division at a news conference on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/14/basketball/japan-women-begin-road-3x3-world-cup-training-camp/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-14T18:41:35+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-kaz-a-20190215.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20190215.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[University of Louisville-bound guard Norika Konno drives in during a training camp for the preliminary Japanese women's national 3x3 team in Tokyo.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/13/sumo/wrestlers-put-aside-differences-promote-u-s-sumo/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-14T19:29:35+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-sumo-a-20190214.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20190214.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[U.S. Sumo Federation president Helen Delpopolo trains at Nihon University in Tokyo's Suginami Ward on Dec. 1, 2017.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/14/more-sports/horse-racing/nanako-fujita-set-make-history-female-jra-jockeys/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-14T21:14:25+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-horse-a-20190215.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-horse-a-20190215.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Jockey Nanako Fujita speaks at a press conference in Kitakyushu on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/14/baseball/japanese-baseball/daisuke-matsuzaka-examination-freak-shoulder-injury/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-14T21:14:38+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-matsuzaka-a-20190215.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-matsuzaka-a-20190215.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dragons pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka missed practice on Thursday to seek medical advice on a shoulder injury suffered when greeting a fan earlier this week.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/15/more-sports/football/stern-says-kaepernick-job-nba/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-15T17:02:24+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-nfl-a-20190216.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-nfl-a-20190216.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Quarterback Colin Kaepernick has not played in the NFL since 2016 after his protests against police brutality and social injustice.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/15/baseball/mlb/padres-continue-pursuit-free-agent-machado/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-15T18:58:49+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-mlb-a-20190216.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-mlb-a-20190216.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[New York Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka fields a ball during a drill at spring training on Thursday in Tampa, Florida.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/15/figure-skating/rika-kihira-sets-sights-world-title-practice-session-satoko-miyahara/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-15T19:51:18+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-skating-a-20190216.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-skating-a-20190216.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Rika Kihira (right) and Satoko Miyahara skate during an open practice on Friday in Osaka.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/15/rugby/sunwolves-confident-ahead-battle-sharks-super-rugby-opener/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-15T21:12:33+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-sunwolves-a-20190216.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sunwolves-a-20190216.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Luke Thompson participates in a practice session with the Sunwolves on Friday night in Singapore.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/15/more-sports/golf/harukyo-nomura-three-strokes-back-second-round-67-womens-australian-open/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-15T22:47:06+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/02/17/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-figure-skating/majestic-yuzuru-hanyu-defends-olympic-figure-skating-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-16T15:01:35+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-skate-f-20180218.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yuzuru Hanyu competes in the men's free skate on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/16/soccer/j-league/frontale-top-reds-super-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-16T18:47:39+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-soccer-a-20190217.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Leandro Damiao reacts after scoring the lone goal in Kawasaki Frontale's victory over Urawa Reds in the Fuji Xerox Super Cup at Saitama Stadium on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/16/more-sports/golf/harukyo-nomura-remains-three-off-pace-womens-australian-open/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-16T22:32:34+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/16/olympics/calls-mounting-joc-chief-takeda-resign-amid-bribery-scandal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-16T22:39:09+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-takeda-a-20190217.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tsunekazu Takeda]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/17/rugby/sharks-rout-sunwolves-super-rugby-opener/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-17T14:19:12+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-rugby-a-20190218.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Sunwolves' Gerhard van den Heever is tackled by Sharks players during their game on Saturday in Singapore.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/17/soccer/ryota-morioka-nets-first-goal-since-joining-charleroi/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-17T19:56:01+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-morioka-a-20190218.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ryota Morioka celebrates after scoring a penalty for Charlero on Saturday in Waregem, Belgium.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/17/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/ryoyu-kobayashi-ties-national-record-15th-world-cup-podium/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-17T19:56:57+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-kobayashi-a-20190218.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kobayashi-a-20190218.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Poland's Kamil Stoch (left), Germany's Karl Geiger (center) and  Ryoyu Kobayashi pose on the podium after the FIS Ski Jumping World Cup event in Willingen, Germany, on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/02/16/olympics/winter-olympics/olympics-figure-skating/yuzuru-hanyu-takes-lead-short-program-pyeongchang-games/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-17T20:09:18+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/sp-skate-a-20180217.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-skate-a-20180217.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yuzuru Hanyu performs his short program on Friday at the Pyeongchang Olympics at Gangneung Ice Arena.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/17/soccer/time-ripe-japans-super-cup-hit-road/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-17T20:24:55+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-dan-a-20190218.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Super Cup's annual mascot meet-and-greet event has become a hotter ticket than the match itself.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/17/baseball/japanese-baseball/daisuke-matsuzaka-takes-leave-dragons-treat-shoulder-injury/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-17T21:48:32+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-matsuzaka-a-20190218.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-matsuzaka-a-20190218.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dragons pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka, seen signing autographs on Feb. 9, has been unable to practice for several days after injuring his shoulder while shaking hands with a fan.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/17/more-sports/horse-racing/inti-wins-february-stakes-first-female-jockey-finishes-fifth-g1-debut/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-17T22:08:53+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-horse-a-20190218.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Inti (6) won the February Stakes with jockey Yutaka Take on Sunday at Tokyo Racecourse, narrowly beating out Gold Dream ridden by Christophe Lemaire.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/17/rugby/sunwolves-bitten-poor-preparation/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-18T13:08:58+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sunwolves-a-20190218.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Sunwolves' Shane Gates (right) and the Sharks' Lukhanyo Am vie for the ball during their game on Saturday in Singapore.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/18/more-sports/football/colin-kaepernicks-lawyer-predicts-nfl-return/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-18T14:45:33+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaepernick-a-20190219.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[A Nike ad featuring American football quarterback Colin Kaepernick is diplayed in New York City in September.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/18/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/kobayashi-leaps-rarefied-air-11th-world-cup-win-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-18T20:59:48+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-jump-a-20190219.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jump-a-20190219.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ryoyu Kobayashi soars through the air during a ski jumping World Cup event on Sunday in Willingen, Germany. Kobayashi won to reach his 16th podium of the season.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/18/baseball/japanese-baseball/fighters-kotaro-kiyomiya-named-samurai-japan-squad-mexico-friendlies/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-18T21:59:55+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/18/rugby/steelers-dan-carter-returning-racing-92-rest-top-14-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-18T22:34:47+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/18/more-sports/boxing-2/masayuki-kuroda-fight-ibf-flyweight-title-may/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-18T22:34:51+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/18/baseball/japanese-baseball/lions-need-imai-step-kikuchi-gone/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-18T22:37:50+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20190219.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tatsuya Imai was a first-round pick for the Lions in the 2016 draft.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/18/basketball/orimo-continues-speak-mind-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-18T22:40:05+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20190219.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Levanga Hokkaido veteran shooting guard Takehiko Orimo, seen playing against the B. Corsairs in Yokohama in a file photo from the 2017-18 B. League season, has never been shy about giving his thoughts on the state of basketball in Japan.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/19/rugby/sunwolves-boss-yuji-watase-hopes-team-will-survive/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-19T17:03:41+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-rugby-a-20190220.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-rugby-a-20190220.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Sharks' Aphelele Fassi avoids a tackle by the Sunwolves' Shane Gates to score a try in their Super Rugby match on Saturday night in Singapore.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/19/more-sports/judo/injury-keep-mashu-baker-dusseldorf-grand-slam/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-19T20:25:11+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/19/more-sports/football/nfl-great-joe-montana-invests-california-marijuana-brand/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-19T20:25:22+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-montana-a-20190220.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Cannabis has become big business in California since the state voted to legalize the drug in 2016, inspiring several star athletes such as NFL legend Joe Montana to invest in the industry.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/19/figure-skating/hosoda-content-triple-axel-achievement-hopes-skate/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-19T22:53:01+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-jack-a-20190220.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jack-a-20190220.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ayaka Hosoda (center), seen here with teammates Rika Kihira (left) and Satoko Miyahara at practice last week, has trained with coach Mie Hamada since she entered high school.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/19/soccer/antlers-easily-jets-sanfrecce-need-penalties-beat-chiangrai/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-19T22:53:13+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-acl-a-20190220.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Antlers players celebrate their victory over Newcastle on Tuesday night in the ACL playoff at Kashima Stadium.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/20/soccer/j-league/f-marinos-boss-ange-postecoglou-seeks-consistency-2019/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-20T19:54:01+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jleague-a-20190221.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yokohama F. Marinos manager Ange Postecoglou believes his 2019 squad have what it takes to play his style of soccer.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/20/soccer/womens-world-cup/japan-bid-2023-womens-world-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-20T22:27:30+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-wc-a-20190221.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nadeshiko Japan manager Asako Takakura (center) speaks to her players during a practice on Feb. 4 in Shizuoka Prefecture.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/20/basketball/japan-heading-world-cup-qualifiers-ultimate-goal-still-sight/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-20T22:27:33+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-bball-a-20190221.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-bball-a-20190221.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan's Yuki Togashi dribbles against Kazakhstan in a World Cup Asian qualifier on Dec. 3, 2018.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/20/sumo/sumo-heisei-era-defined-dominant-foreign-yokozuna/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-20T22:36:09+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20190221.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Asashoryu's win at the 2005 Kyushu Basho set three records as he clinched his seventh straight tournament, won 84 of 90 bouts during the year and became the first wrestler to win all six tournaments in a single year.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/21/baseball/high-school-baseball-federation-seek-review-pitch-limits/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-21T17:42:20+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-baseball-a-20190222.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-baseball-a-20190222.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kanaashi Nogyo High School (Akita Prefecture) pitcher Kosei Yoshida threw 881 pitches in six games during last year's National High School Baseball Championship.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/21/rugby/organizing-committee-chief-akira-shimazu-hopes-world-cup-will-catalyst-growth/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-21T18:21:41+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-kaz-a-20190222.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20190222.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Akira Shimazu (left), the CEO of the 2019 Rugby World Cup organizing committee, and Yoshihiko Sakuraba, the tournament ambassador and a former three-time World Cup player, address the media in a briefing at the Foreign Press Center Japan on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/21/more-sports/gymnastics/japan-gymnastics-association-bids-2023-world-championships/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-21T18:42:30+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-gymnastics-a-20190222.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fujiya Maeno competes in the men's gymnastics competition at the Asian Games in Jakarta last August. Japan is bidding to host the 2023 Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Tokyo.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/21/rugby/scott-hansen-avoids-big-changes-despite-flat-start-sunwolves/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-21T21:46:58+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sunwolves-a-20190222.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Sunwolves struggled against the Sharks last Saturday in Singapore.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/21/more-sports/track-field/naoto-tobe-sets-sight-world-title-indoor-triumph/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-21T22:12:14+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-tobe-a-20190222.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[High jumper Naoto Tobe gestures to the crowd during the Birmingham Indoor Grand Prix on Feb. 16 in Birmingham, England.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/22/basketball/makoto-hiejima-nick-fazekas-bring-japan-brink-world-cup-berth/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-22T17:58:29+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-basketball-a-20190223.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan's Joji Takeuchi goes up for a shot against Iran during the first quarter of their World Cup qualifier in Tehran on Thursday night.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/22/baseball/junior-high-level-tournament-joins-reform-trend-introducing-pitch-limits/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-22T22:39:20+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/22/rugby/sunwolves-looking-marked-improvement-waratahs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-22T22:40:43+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-rugby-a-20190223.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Sunwolves' Gerhard van den Heever is tackled by a Sharks player during their Super Rugby match on Feb. 16 in Singapore.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/23/soccer/fifa-bans-chelsea-signing-players-year-violations/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-23T13:48:06+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-chelsea-a-20190224.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-chelsea-a-20190224.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Chelsea has been banned from signing players for one year during the two transfer windows by FIFA for violations relating to register youth players. AFP-JIJI]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/23/figure-skating/tatsumi-swimming-center-converted-ice-rink/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-23T13:48:47+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/23/rugby/waratahs-hold-off-sunwolves/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-23T18:07:48+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-rugby-a-20190224.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-rugby-a-20190224.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Sunwolves' Gehrard van den Heever is tackled by Israel Folau and another Waratahs player Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/23/soccer/j-league/frontale-tokyo-battle-draw/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-23T18:25:30+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-dan-a-20190224.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-dan-a-20190224.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kawasaki Frontale striker Yu Kobayashi is denied by FC Tokyo goalkeeper Akihiro Hayashi in the second half on Saturday afternoon.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/24/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/nao-kodaira-sprints-top-standings-worlds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-24T15:10:03+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-kodaira-a-20190225.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kodaira-a-20190225.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nao Kodaira competes during the 500-meter event at the ISU World Sprint Speed Skating Championships on Saturday in Innsbruck, Austria.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/24/rugby/sunwolves-prove-belong-super-rugby/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-24T17:03:28+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-sunwolves-a-20190225.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sunwolves-a-20190225.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Sunwolves' Tom Rowe scores a try against the Waratahs during their Super Rugby match on Saturday at Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/24/more-sports/gymnastics/hidetaka-miyachi-wins-high-bar-individual-apparatus-world-cup-event/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-24T21:24:21+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/24/more-sports/judo/japan-wins-three-golds-second-day-dusseldorf-grand-slam/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-24T21:24:33+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-judo-a-20190225.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-judo-a-20190225.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Judoka Masashi Ebinuma (left) and Shohei Ono square off in the men's 73-kg division final of the Dusseldorf Grand Slam on Saturday in Dusseldorf, Germany. Ono was the victor, winning one of Japan's three gold medals at the event.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/25/basketball/japan-routs-qatar-secure-berth-basketball-world-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-25T11:19:36+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-basketball-a-20190226.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-basketball-a-20190226.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan's Yudai Baba attempts a shot between three Qatari players during their World Cup qualifier on Sunday in Doha.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/25/figure-skating/rika-kihira-overtakes-leader-win-challenge-cup-wakaba-higuchi-places-third/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-25T12:11:27+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-kihira-a-20190226.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kihira-a-20190226.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Challenge Cup champion Rika Kihira (front) leads second-place finisher Starr Andrews (center) and Wakaba Higuchi, who placed third, around the rink following the competition on Sunday in The Hague, Netherlands.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/25/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/nao-kodaira-defends-lead-capture-world-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-25T14:53:53+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-kodaira-a-20190226.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kodaira-a-20190226.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Gold medalist Nao Kodaira (center) poses with runner-up Miho Takagi (left) and third-place finisher Brittany Bowe at the world championships in Heerenveen, Netherlands.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/25/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/japan-team-captures-bronze-nordic-world-ski-championships/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-25T15:58:26+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-jump-a-20190226.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jump-a-20190226.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Japanese team (from left: Yukiya Sato, Daiki Ito, Junshiro Kobayashi and Ryoyu Kobayashi) celebrates on the podium after finishing third in the team ski jumping competition at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Innsbruck, Austria, on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/25/more-sports/judo/hisayoshi-harasawa-wins-100-kg-title-dusseldorf-grand-slam/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-25T21:03:31+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-judo-a-20190226.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-judo-a-20190226.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hisayoshi Harasawa poses on the podium after winning the over 100-kg final at the Dusseldorf Grand Slam on Sunday in Dusseldorf, Germany.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/25/basketball/triumphant-akatsuki-five-return-accomplishing-world-cup-mission/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-25T21:03:52+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-kaz-a-20190226.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20190226.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Players and coaches of Japan's men's basketball team pose for photos at a news conference in Narita, Chiba Prefecture, on Monday night. The Akatsuki Five clinched a berth in this summer's FIBA World Cup with a win over Qatar on Sunday on Doha.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/25/rugby/sunwolves-lose-craig-millar-ed-quirk-injury-extended-periods/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-25T21:18:52+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/26/more-sports/football/nfl-updates-stance-robert-kraft-faces-prostitute-solicitation-arrest-warrant/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-26T04:36:32+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-kraft-a-20190227.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kraft-a-20190227.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[A car leaves the residence of Robert Kraft, owner of the NFL Super Bowl-winning New England Patriots, in Chestnut Hills, Massachusetts, Friday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/25/sumo/wrestlers-prepare-crucial-battles-osaka/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-26T10:49:10+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-sumo-a-20190226.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20190226.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sekiwake Tamawashi, who won the New Year Basho in January, points to the banzuke for the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament on Monday morning in Osaka.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/25/baseball/japanese-baseball/time-come-japan-consider-burden-placed-young-arms/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-26T12:39:54+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-jason-a-20190226.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20190226.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kanaashi Nogyo ace Kosei Yoshida delivers a pitch against Nichidai-san during the semifinals of the National High School Baseball Championship on Aug. 20 at Koshien Stadium.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/26/baseball/mlb/dodgers-reportedly-back-pursuit-free-agent-harper/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-26T18:44:50+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-harper-a-20190227.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-harper-a-20190227.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Free agent star Bryce Harper met with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday night, but still remains unsigned.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/26/rugby/fukuroi-ready-welcome-fans-rugby-world-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-26T18:45:27+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-kaz-a-20190227.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20190227.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Keisuke Matsubayashi, of business planningn division of Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa, instructs reporters about the venue, which will be used for this fall's Rugby World Cup in mid-February.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/26/soccer/j-league/kashima-antlers-without-striker-yuma-suzuki-two-months/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-26T21:40:11+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-antlers-a-20190227.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-antlers-a-20190227.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Kashima Antlers will be without the services of star striker Yuma Suzuki after he reinjured his right hamstring in training. KYODO]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/27/more-sports/boxing-2/masataka-taniguchi-falls-vic-saludar-wbo-minimumweight-title-bid/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-27T11:25:53+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-boxing-a-20190228.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-boxing-a-20190228.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Masataka Taniguchi (left) fights Vic Saludar in their WBO minimumweight title bout at Tokyo's Korakuen Hall on Tuesday. Saludar won the fight by unanimous decision.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/27/olympics/summer-olympics/tokyo-2020-organizers-prepare-backup-day-tickets-surfing/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-27T11:30:53+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/27/soccer/j-league/sanfrecce-youth-midfielder-ohori-set-join-portimonense/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-27T11:35:32+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/27/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/japan-lands-sixth-germany-wins-first-womens-team-world-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-27T14:22:57+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-skijumping-a-20190228.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-skijumping-a-20190228.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sara Takanashi reacts after her jump during the ladies' team ski jumping event at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships on Tuesday in Seefeld, Austria.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/27/olympics/break-dancers-ready-unleash-paris-2024/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-27T18:25:57+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-breakdancing-a-20190228.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-breakdancing-a-20190228.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[B-girl Ramu "Ram" Kawai competes in the 2018 Youth Olympic Games last October in Buenos Aires.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/27/basketball/akatsuki-five-journey-agony-ecstasy/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-27T20:29:28+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-kaz-a-20190228.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20190228.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Veteran shooting guard Naoto Tsuji (center) and other national team players toast to celebrate their FIBA World Cup berth on Monday at a hotel in Narita, Chiba Prefecture.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/27/sumo/terutsuyoshi-adds-flair-makuuchi-division/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-27T20:30:14+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-sumo-a-20190228.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20190228.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Terutsuyoshi trains at Isegahama stable in Tokyo's Koto Ward on Feb. 7, 2017.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/27/baseball/japanese-baseball/hisashi-iwakuma-throws-practice-first-time-since-returning-japan-giants/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-27T20:39:48+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-iwakuma-a-20190228.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-iwakuma-a-20190228.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Giants' Hisashi Iwakuma pitches during spring camp on Wednesday in Naha, Okinawa Prefecture.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/27/soccer/j-league/king-kazu-still-driven-passion-age-52/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-27T21:03:53+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-kazu-a-20190228.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kazu-a-20190228.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yokohama FC's Kazuyoshi Miura (left) competes during a match against FC Gifu on March 8, 2018.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/27/soccer/j-league/manchester-city-face-marinos-friendly-japan-july/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-27T21:57:32+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-city-a-20190228.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-city-a-20190228.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Vincent Kompany lifts the trophy as Manchester City celebrates winning the League Cup on Sunday in London.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/27/more-sports/track-field/koki-ikeda-tops-20-km-race-walk-iaafs-first-global-rankings/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-27T22:26:08+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-ikeda-a-20190228.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ikeda-a-20190228.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Koki Ikeda celebrates winning the men's 20-km race walk at the IAAF World Race Walking Team Championships on May 6, in Taicang, China.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/27/soccer/teen-prodigy-kubo-growing-fast-europe-awaits/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-27T23:31:03+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-dan-a-20190228.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-dan-a-20190228.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[FC Tokyo's Takefusa Kubo (left) competes with Frontale defender Shintaro Kurumaya for the ball on Saturday at Todoroki Stadium.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/26/figure-skating/japan-shows-skating-power-5-golds-challenge-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-27T23:31:48+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-jack-a-20190227.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jack-a-20190227.jpg]]></image:title>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/28/baseball/mlb/shohei-ohtani-progressing-toward-dh-comeback/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-28T18:18:15+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-ohtani-a-20190301.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ohtani-a-20190301.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Angels star Shohei Ohtani tracks pitches Wednesday during spring training in Mesa, Arizona.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/28/rugby/ban-lifted-christian-loamanu-hopes-return-top-league/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-28T20:00:03+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-rich-b-20190301.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-rich-b-20190301.jpg]]></image:title>
		</image:image>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/28/more-sports/track-field/collegiate-hammer-thrower-suspended-two-years-doping/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-28T21:31:17+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/28/olympics/hosting-bids-open-tokyo-2020-table-tennis-qualification-events/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-28T21:31:34+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-tabletennis-a-20190301.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fourteen-year-old Miyu Kihara competes in the final of the  women's singles tournament of the All Japan Table Tennis Championships at Maruzen Intec Arena Osaka in January.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/28/rugby/kazuki-himeno-looks-follow-example-set-japan-captain-michael-leitch/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-28T21:47:22+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-rugby-a-20190301.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sunwolves and Verblitz lock Kazuki Himeno (second from left) participates in the Brave Blossoms training camp on Feb. 26 in Machida.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/28/more-sports/golf/nasa-hataoka-one-shot-back-first-round-hsbc-womens-world-championship/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-28T22:25:14+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-golf-a-20190301.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nasa Hataoka plays her shot from the second tee during the first round of the HSBC Women's World Championship in Singapore on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/01/more-sports/ice-hockey/cranes-book-spot-asia-league-finals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-01T18:01:29+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-cranes-a-20190302.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Nippon Paper Cranes celebrate their victory over the Daemyung Killer Whales on Thursday in the Asia League Ice Hockey semifinals in Incheon, South Korea.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/01/more-sports/track-field/suguru-osako-aiming-form-not-time-tokyo-marathon/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-01T18:25:24+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20190302.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Suguru Osako (third from left), defending champion Dickson Chumba of Kenya (far left) and other runners pose for photographers on Friday, two days before the Tokyo Marathon.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/01/soccer/j-league/j-league-konami-stage-esports-tournament/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-01T21:48:05+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-esports-a-20190302.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-esports-a-20190302.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[J. League chairman Mitsuru Murai (left) and Konami president Hideki Hayakawa attend a news conference on Friday to promote an upcoming esports tournament.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/01/rugby/sunwolves-seeking-road-victory-franchise-history/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-01T22:22:12+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-sunwolves-a-20190302.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sunwolves-a-20190302.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ryoto Nakamura and the Sunwolves return to action on Saturday in Hamilton, New Zealand.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/27/baseball/mlb/opening-series-players-wear-mgm-patches/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-01T22:49:47+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/01/soccer/j-league/antlers-frontale-play-1-1-draw/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-01T23:03:53+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-jsoccer-a-20190302.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jsoccer-a-20190302.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kashima's Sho Ito celebrates with teammate Serginho after scoring a goal during Friday's game against Kawasaki at Todoroki Stadium.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/02/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/miyabi-onitsuka-places-third-womens-slopestyle-final-u-s-open/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-02T16:24:00+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-briefs4-a-20190303.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-briefs4-a-20190303.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Miyabi Onitsuka celebrates after a run during the women's slopestyle final at the U.S. Open Snowboarding Championships on Friday in Vail, Colorado. Onitsuka finished in third place.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/02/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/ikuma-horishima-places-first-world-cup-moguls-event-kazakhstan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-02T22:31:39+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/02/basketball/b-league/kosuke-ishii-ignites-high-flying-jets/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-02T22:45:01+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-ed-a-20190303.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20190303.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Jets' Kosuke Ishii attempts an outside jumper in the second quarter of Saturday's game against the Rizing Zephyr at Funabashi Arena. Ishii sank five 3-pointers in Chiba's 102-63 win.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/02/soccer/j-league/vissel-edge-sagan-david-villas-goal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-03T08:23:15+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-dan-a-20190303.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-dan-a-20190303.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Vissel Kobe's Lukas Podolski kicks the ball against Sagan Tosu in J. League action on Saturday afternoon.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/03/soccer/nadeshiko-japan-beats-brazil-set-showdown-england-shebelieves-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-03T16:24:13+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-nadeshiko-a-20190304.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-nadeshiko-a-20190304.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nadeshiko Japan's Yui Hasegawa controls the ball as Brazil's Miraildes defends during their match at the SheBelieves Cup on Saturday in Nashville, Tennessee. Japan won 3-1.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/03/more-sports/miho-takagi-races-top-leaderboard-first-day-first-day-allround-world-championships/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-03T16:24:46+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-takagi-a-20190304.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-takagi-a-20190304.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Miho Takagi competes in the 500-meter competition during the World Allround Speed Skating Championships on Saturday in Calgary, Alberta.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/03/soccer/takashi-inui-scores-first-goal-since-joining-alaves-spanish-league/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-03T16:24:48+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-inui-a-20190304.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-inui-a-20190304.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Takashi Inui smiles after scoring for Deportivo Alaves in the Spanish League on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/03/more-sports/gymnastics/mai-murakami-finishes-third-american-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-03T20:22:30+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-gym-a-20190304.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-gym-a-20190304.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mai Murakami (right) and Kenzo Shirai pose for photos following the American Cup on Saturday in Greensboro, North Carolina.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/03/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/raibu-katayama-yuto-totsuka-place-second-third-halfpipe-u-s-open/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-03T21:12:16+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-snowboard-a-20190304.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-snowboard-a-20190304.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Raibu Katayama reacts after his run during the men's halfpipe final at the Burton U.S. Open on Saturday in Vail, Colorado. Katayama finished second.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/03/basketball/alvark-fire-cylinders-start-finish-victory-grouses/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-03T22:48:13+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-ed-a-20190304.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20190304.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Alvark forward Zack Baranski guards Grouses swingman Yuto Otsuka during Sunday's game in Tachikawa. Tokyo defeated Toyama 87-73.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/03/more-sports/track-field/cancer-survivor-runs-family-friends-tokyo-marathon/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-04T12:50:30+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-marathonside-a-20190304.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-marathonside-a-20190304.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Vanessa Oshima, a cancer survivor from New Zealand who lives in Japan, catches her breath at the finish line of the Tokyo Marathon on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/03/more-sports/track-field/photo-gallery-tokyo-marathon-2019/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-04T14:51:36+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/1-TOKYO-MARATHON-2019-2.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[1-TOKYO-MARATHON-2019-2.jpg]]></image:title>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/04/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/martina-sablikova-overtakes-miho-takagi-win-allround-speedskating-world-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-04T16:09:54+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-takagi-a-20190305.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-takagi-a-20190305.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Silver medalist Miho Takagi (left) stands on the podium with winner Martina Sablikova (center) and third-place finisher Antoinette de Jong at the allround speedskating world championships on Sunday in Calgary, Alberta.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/04/baseball/japanese-baseball/eagles-takahiro-norimoto-leads-npb-group-chasing-giants-ace-tomoyuki-sugano/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-04T18:29:29+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-jason-a-20190305.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20190305.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Eagles' Takahiro Norimoto has led the Pacific League in strikeouts in each of the past five seasons.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/04/rugby/amanaki-lelei-mafi-called-japans-rugby-world-cup-camp-amid-assault-proceedings/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-04T19:36:31+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-mafi-a-20190305.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-mafi-a-20190305.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Amanaki Lelei Mafi, seen playing for the Shining Arcs in January during the Top League Cup, will join Japan's national team training camp in Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/04/baseball/japanese-baseball/fighters-kotaro-kiyomiya-fractures-wrist-ahead-second-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-04T22:28:00+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-kiyomiya-a-20190305.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kiyomiya-a-20190305.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fighters first baseman Kotaro Kiyomiya reacts after fouling a ball during a preseason game against the BayStars on Sunday in Sapporo. The Fighters on Monday announced that the 19-year-old has been diagnosed with a wrist fracture.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/26/sumo/sumo-wrestlers-no-longer-allowed-grow-beard-good-luck/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-05T14:25:43+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-sumo-a-20190227.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20190227.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sumo wrestlers will be banned from growing beards in line with a new Japan Sumo Association regulation announced on Tuesday. KYODO]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/05/soccer/england-bids-farewell-world-cup-star-gordon-banks/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-05T18:09:07+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-soccer-a-20190306.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-soccer-a-20190306.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Pallbearers carry the coffin of former England goalkeeper Gordon Banks after a funeral service in Stoke-on-Trent, England, on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/05/more-sports/judo/world-champ-uta-abe-miss-ekaterinburg-grand-slam-shoulder-injury/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-05T18:20:38+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-judo-a-20190306.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-judo-a-20190306.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Uta Abe]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/05/basketball/nba/rockets-raptors-set-two-games-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-05T18:38:53+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-kaz-a-20190306.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20190306.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Rakuten CEO Hiroshi Mikitani and NBA Asia managing director Scott Levy pose for photos at a Tokyo news conference on Tuesday announcing the NBA's return to Japan.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/04/more-sports/kento-momota-akane-yamaguchi-win-japan-dominates-german-open/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-05T19:21:08+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/05/figure-skating/rising-choreographer-benoit-richaud-says-kaori-sakamoto-good-form-ahead-worlds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-05T21:49:11+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-jack-a-20190306-e1551780049465.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jack-a-20190306.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan champion Kaori Sakamoto and choreographer Benoit Richaud at a practice session last week in Kobe.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/05/rugby/japan-mint-unveils-coins-commemorating-rugby-world-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-05T21:49:44+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-coins-a-20190306.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-coins-a-20190306.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan Mint makes public a pair of commemorative coins on Tuesday for the 2019 Rugby World Cup.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/05/soccer/antlers-begin-defense-asian-champions-league-title-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-05T23:05:07+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-ACL-a-20190306.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ACL-a-20190306.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kashima's Serginho scores a second-half goal against Malaysian opponent Johor Darul Ta'zim in an Asian Champions League match on Tuesday at Kashima Stadium.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/06/olympics/summer-olympics/japan-leg-2020-olympics-torch-relay-start-j-village-fukushima/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-06T03:20:00+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/03/more-sports/track-field/birhanu-legese-overcomes-wet-conditions-win-tokyo-marathon/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-06T10:53:34+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-marathon-a-20190304.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-marathon-a-20190304.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Birhanu Legese crosses the finish line to win the Tokyo Marathon on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/06/basketball/gonzagas-rui-hachimura-named-west-coast-conference-player-year/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-06T16:17:10+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-hachimura-a-20190307.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Rui Hachimura averaged 20.6 points and 6.7 rebounds per game for Gonzaga this season. Hachimura was named the West Coast Conference Player of the Year on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/06/basketball/b-league/akatsuki-five-players-make-quick-return-club-grind/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-06T19:08:32+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20190307.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Joji Takeuchi takes a free throw during the Alvark's win over the Grouses on Saturday in Tachikawa.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/06/baseball/japanese-baseball/clean-shaven-reliever-ryan-cook-excited-new-challenge-giants/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-06T19:08:37+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20190307.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Giants reliever Ryan Cook pitches during a spring training game against the Swallows on Sunday at Tokyo Dome.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/06/baseball/mlb/shohei-ohtanis-success-paves-new-two-way-street-players-like-angels-kaleb-cowart/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-06T19:10:04+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-twoway-a-20190307.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-twoway-a-20190307.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Angels utility player Kaleb Cowart (right) celebrates with teammates during a spring training game on Monday in Glendale, Arizona.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/06/soccer/super-club-dreams-vissel-kobe-tries-rewrite-history/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-06T19:14:53+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-dan-a-20190307.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Vissel players pose before their J. League first-division game against Sagan on Saturday at Noevir Stadium.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/06/more-sports/football/nihon-university-football-player-taisuke-miyagawa-set-return-following-suspension/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-06T19:31:08+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-miyagawa-a-20190307.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nihon University's Taisuke Miyagawa is nearing a return to the field following a suspension for a dangerous tackle during a game last year.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/06/rugby/shining-arcs-coach-rob-penney-steps-five-seasons/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-06T22:08:18+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/06/more-sports/swimming/swimming-star-rikako-ikee-says-battle-leukemia-harder-thought/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-06T22:08:28+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-ikee-a-20190307.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ikee-a-20190307.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Rikako Ikee poses with her medal after winning the women's 50-km freestyle final at the Asian Games in Jakarta on Aug. 24, 2018.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/06/soccer/japan-manager-hajime-moriyasu-says-building-best-squad-copa-america-wont-easy/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-06T22:08:39+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-moriyasu-a-20190307.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-moriyasu-a-20190307.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu speaks to reporters at the JFA House on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/06/soccer/teenager-daiki-hashioka-scores-twice-urawa-downs-buriram-asian-champions-league-clash/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-06T22:49:16+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/03/rugby/sunwolves-dogged-adherence-plan-key-component-stunning-win-chiefs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-07T08:55:42+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-sunwolves-a-20190304.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sunwolves-a-20190304.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Sunwolves' Gerhard van den Heever runs to score a try during the team's 30-15 victory over the Chiefs on Saturday in Hamilton, New Zealand.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/07/baseball/japanese-baseball/hanshins-fumimito-haraguchi-back-action-cancer-surgery/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-07T15:56:52+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-tigers-a-20190308.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-tigers-a-20190308.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tigers backup catcher Fumihito Haraguchi returns to practice on Thursday in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/04/28/sumo/may-tournament-history-delivering-memorable-results/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-07T16:53:29+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/sp-sumo-column-a-20160429.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-column-a-20160429.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ichinojo (rear), seen competing against Endo, enters May's Summer Grand Sumo Tournament with a shot at winning his first top-flight title.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/11/08/sumo/kyushu-basho-2013-a-tale-of-two-newbies/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-07T16:53:41+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/07/soccer/j-league/vissel-add-sergi-samper-loaded-lineup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-07T17:19:20+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-dan-a-20190308.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-dan-a-20190308.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[New signing Sergi Samper poses with his uniform at a Tokyo news conference announcing the former Barcelona player's arrival on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/07/basketball/b-league/toyama-looks-improve-defense/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-07T17:27:02+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-ed-a-20190308.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20190308.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Naoki Uto, seen driving on the Alvark Tokyo last weekend, has helped the Toyama Grouses develop one of the B. League's top-scoring offenses.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/07/more-sports/ayaka-takahashi-misaki-matsutomo-crash-england-open-first-day/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-07T17:49:25+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-badminton-a-20190308.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-badminton-a-20190308.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ayaka Takahashi (right) plays a shot as doubles partner Misaki Matsutomo looks on at the All England Open Badminton Championships on Wednesday in London.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/07/figure-skating/tomoki-hiwatashi-hunt-title-world-junior-championships/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-07T17:50:29+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-hiwatashi-a-20190308-e1551948589892.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-hiwatashi-a-20190308.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tomoki Hiwatashi performs his short program at the world junior championships on Wednesday in Zagreb.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/07/sumo/sumo-lacks-marquee-rivalries-recent-times/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-07T18:02:21+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-john-a-20190308.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-john-a-20190308.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ozeki Takayasu (left) hopes to capture his first Emperor's Cup at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament, which begins on Sunday in Osaka.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/07/sumo/hakuho-challengers-ready-chase-spring-glory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-07T18:08:12+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-basho-a-20190308.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-basho-a-20190308.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[All-time great Hakuho is back in the spotlight after pulling out of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in January due to injuries.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/08/more-sports/football/rumors-swirl-steelers-prepare-deal-receiver-antonio-brown/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-08T17:43:10+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-nfl-a-20190309.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-nfl-a-20190309.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Disgruntled Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown is the focus of multiple trade rumors.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/08/basketball/gonzaga-announcer-tom-hudson-full-praise-rui-hachimura/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-08T17:53:24+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-ed-a-20190309.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20190309.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Led by star forward Rui Hachimura, the Gonzaga Bulldogs are the No. 1-ranked team in the U.S. now with a 29-2 record this season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/08/rugby/proposed-new-league-presents-issues-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-08T18:15:51+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-rugby-a-20190309.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-rugby-a-20190309.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The proposal by World Rugby to start a Nations Championship is unclear as to how Japan would fit into the concept.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/08/baseball/japanese-baseball/eagles-hurler-takahiro-norimoto-undergo-elbow-cleanup-procedure/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-08T18:16:20+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-eagles-a-20190309.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-eagles-a-20190309.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Takahiro Norimoto]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/08/soccer/j-league/retired-midfielder-mitsuo-ogasawara-serve-academy-adviser-antlers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-08T18:37:19+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/08/rugby/sunwolves-face-blues-super-rugby-future-stake/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-08T19:42:17+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-sunwolves-a-20190309.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sunwolves-a-20190309.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Gerhard van den Heever (right) and the Sunwolves are back in action on Saturday against the Blues.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/08/more-sports/popular-ex-pro-wrestler-richard-destroyer-beyer-dies-88/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-08T21:33:44+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-destroyer-a-20190309.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-destroyer-a-20190309.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Former pro wrestler Richard "The Destroyer" Beyer (top), seen in a May 1963 file photo, died on Thursday. He was 88.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/08/basketball/b-league/sunrockers-cruise-past-albirex/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-08T23:01:36+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-bleague-a-20190309.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-bleague-a-20190309.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sunrockers forward Ryan Kelly goes up for a shot in the fourth quarter against the Albirex on Friday night at Aoyama Gakuin University Memorial Hall. Shibuya defeated Niigata 92-77.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/09/baseball/mlb/shohei-ohtani-begins-throwing/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-09T17:28:47+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-mlb-a-20190310.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-mlb-a-20190310.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani throws the ball for the first time since undergoing Tommy John surgery in October at spring training in Tempe, Arizona, on Friday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/09/figure-skating/tomoki-hiwatashi-wins-world-junior-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-09T17:31:28+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-skate-a-20190310.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-skate-a-20190310.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tomoki Hiwatashi, seen here in a file photo from last season, captured the men's crown at the world junior championships on Friday night in Zagreb.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/09/soccer/j-league/consadoles-anderson-lopes-bags-four-goals-victory-s-pulse/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-09T17:49:09+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/09/rugby/blues-hold-off-sunwolves/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-09T19:25:45+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-rugby-a-20190310.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-rugby-a-20190310.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Sunwolves' Atsushi Sakate offloads the ball against the Blues in Super Rugby action on Saturday in Albany, New Zealand.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/09/soccer/j-league/consadoles-anderson-lopes-bags-four-goals-triumph-s-pulse/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-09T19:50:07+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-jsoccer-a-20190310.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jsoccer-a-20190310.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Consadole's Anderson Lopes scores one of his four goals on Saturday against S-Pulse.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/09/basketball/b-league/ryan-rossiter-hironori-watanabe-steer-brex-past-seahorses/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-09T22:32:30+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-ed-a-20190310.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20190310.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Brex star Ryan Rossiter directs the offense during Saturday's game against the SeaHorses in Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/10/baseball/buffaloes-joey-meneses-leads-mexico-win-samurai-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-10T13:15:25+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-baseball-a-20190311.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-baseball-a-20190311.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mexico's Joey Meneses doubles during the fourth inning of his team's victory over Japan on Saturday night at Kyocera Dome in Osaka. Mexico won 4-2.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/10/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/japanese-speedskaters-set-national-marks-long-track-competition/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-10T16:28:21+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-speedskating-a-20190311.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-speedskating-a-20190311.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Women's 1,000-meter winner Brittany Bowe (center) poses with second-place finisher Miho Takagi (left) and Nao Kodaira, who earned bronze, at a World Cup speedskating event on Saturday in Salt Lake City.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/10/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/ryoyu-kobayashi-leads-japan-silver-world-cup-team-event/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-10T16:28:26+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jumping-a-20190311.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ryoyu Kobayashi poses with fans for a photo after the FIS Ski Jumping World Cup men's team competition in Holmenkollen, Oslo, on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/10/soccer/alaves-takashi-inui-scores-second-straight-match/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-10T17:07:06+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-inui-a-20190311.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Takashi Inui takes a shot during Alaves' game against Eibar on Saturday in Vitoria, Spain.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/10/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/snowboarder-yuto-totsuka-wins-mens-halfpipe-gold-world-cup-finals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-10T19:16:57+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yuto Totsuka competes in the men's halfpipe finals at the U.S. Grand Prix on Saturday in Mammoth, California. Totsuka finished first with a top run of 95.75 points.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/10/sumo/sumo-101-juryo/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-10T19:49:56+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-sumo101-a-20190311.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo101-a-20190311.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shimanoumi (right) and Ishiura compete in a juryo match during the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 26. Shimanoumi won the juryo title.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/10/more-sports/track-field/five-japanese-runners-qualify-mgc-nagoya-womens-marathon/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-10T20:48:20+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-marathon-a-20190311.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mizuki Tanimoto smiles after finishing 11th at the Nagoya Women's Marathon on Sunday at Nagoya Dome. Tanimoto was one of five Japanese runners to qualify for the Marathon Grand Championship, which will serve as a qualifier for Tokyo 2020.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/10/soccer/j-league/andres-iniestas-vissel-dominate-vegalta/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-10T20:48:48+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jleague-a-20190311.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Andres Iniesta (right) and his Vissel teammates celebrate their win over Vegalta on Sunday at Yurtec Stadium.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/10/sumo/basho-reports/spring-basho-gets-started-osaka/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-10T22:40:56+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20190311.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ozeki Tochinoshin defeats maegashira No. 2 Daieisho on the opening day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday in Osaka.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/10/basketball/b-league/josh-duncan-leads-jets-win-b-corsairs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-10T23:16:25+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20190311.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Chiba's Josh Duncan looks to score inside during the first quarter on Sunday against host Yokohama. Duncan finished with 20 points and 10 rebounds in the Jets' 87-76 win over the B-Corsairs.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/11/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/miho-takagi-achieves-world-record-1500-meters/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-11T19:24:08+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-takagi-a-20190312.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Miho Takagi skates for a world record in the women's 1,500 meters at a speedskating World Cup event in Kearns, Utah, on Sunday. The 24-year-old recorded her 10th career World Cup victory with a time of 1 minute, 49.83 seconds.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/11/sumo/basho-reports/yokozuna-earn-victories-day-2/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-11T19:28:54+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-sumo-a-20190312.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20190312.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ozeki Takayasu (left) pushes out komusubi Mitakeumi out of the ring on Monday at Edion Arena Osaka on the second day of the Spring Basho.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/11/sumo/sumo-101-pusher-thrusters/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-11T19:34:07+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo101-a-20190312.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sekiwake Takakeisho (left) utilizes a tsuki-oshi (pushing-thrusting) attack to beat No. 2 maegashira Myogiryu on the opening day of the Spring Basho on Sunday in Osaka.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2019-03-11T19:45:27+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-samuraijapan-a-20190312.jpg</image:loc>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Samurai Japan players celebrate after their win over Mexico on Sunday in Osaka.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2019-03-11T20:32:01+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Besiktas' Shinji Kagawa chases the ball on Sunday in Istanbul.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2019-03-11T20:36:11+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-eagles-a-20190312.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Rakuten Eagles president Yozo Tachibana and Minamisanriku mayor Jin Sato pose with seats that will be donated to a local baseball stadium in Minamisanriku, Miyagi Prefecture, on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/11/more-sports/kaori-icho-set-make-return-international-competition-april/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-11T22:01:52+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-icho-a-20190312.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kaori Icho]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/11/soccer/afc-presidential-hopeful-backs-larger-2022-world-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-11T22:31:55+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-afc-a-20190312.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mohammed Khalfan Al-Romaithi, chairman of the United Arab Emirates' General Authority for Sports, announces his candidacy for president of the Asian Football Confederation on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/11/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/ryoyu-kobayashi-breaks-european-lock-mens-world-cup-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-11T22:38:48+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-skijump-a-20190312.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ryoyu Kobayashi holds up a Japanese flag after clinching the men's ski jumping World Cup title on Sunday in Oslo.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/11/more-sports/kento-momota-wins-historic-first-england-open-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-12T15:13:43+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-momota-a-20190312.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kento Momota plays a shot to Denmark's Viktor Axelsen during the men's singles final of the All England Open badminton tournament in Birmingham, England, on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/12/baseball/mlb/shohei-ohtani-gets-salary-boost-second-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-12T18:03:29+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/2019/03/12/sumo/sumo-101-wakaimonogashira-sewanin/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-12T19:18:38+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo101-a-20190313.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Osunaarashi (right) defeats Akiseyama to win the makushita division title on May 24, 2013, at Ryogoku Kokugikan.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/12/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-keeps-perfect-record/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-12T19:19:42+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20190313.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yokozuna Hakuho sends No. 1 maegashira Kaisei tumbling off the dohyo on Tuesday at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/12/basketball/uncw-freshman-kai-toews-breaks-conferences-single-season-assist-record/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-12T19:20:28+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-toews-a-20190313.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[UNC Wilmington point guard Kai Toews averaged 8.8 points and 7.8 assists as a freshman this season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/12/olympics/2020-olympic-torch-relay-details-announced/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-12T21:33:51+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yoshiro Mori]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/12/soccer/daiki-wataris-late-goal-carries-sanfrecce-hiroshima-past-melbourne-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-12T22:52:51+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ACL-a-20190313.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sanfrecce's Hiroki Mizumoto (left) and Melbourne's Keisuke Honda vie for the ball in an Asian Champions League Group F match on Tuesday in Hiroshima.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/12/figure-skating/mai-mihara-mesmerizing-victory-winter-universiade/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-12T22:57:42+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jack-a-20190313.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mai Mihara won the Winter Universiade in Russia on Saturday with a strong free skate.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/13/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/ryoyu-kobayashi-lands-17th-world-cup-podium-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-13T13:16:47+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Third-place finisher Ryoyu Kobayashi (right) poses with second-place Robert Johansson (left) and winner Stefan Kraft after the FIS Men's Ski Jumping World Cup event in Lillehammer, Norway, on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/12/19/olympics/shearman-details-life-behind-sporting-lens/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-13T17:31:52+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20151220.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Finland's Lasse Viren leads the 10,000 meters at the 1972 Munich Olympics. Viren won the gold in the 5,000 and 10,000 in Munich.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/13/more-sports/swimming/rikako-ikee-not-ready-give-2020-olympics/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-13T20:31:59+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ikee-a-20190314.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Swimmer Rikako Ikee remains determined to compete during next summer's Olympic Games in Tokyo.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/13/sumo/basho-reports/five-wrestlers-remain-undefeated-day-4/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-13T21:19:05+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20190314.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yokozuna Hakuho jumps off the dohyo after defeating No. 2 maegashira Daieisho during Day 4 of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament on Wednesday in Osaka.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/13/baseball/japanese-baseball/chiba-lottes-mike-bolsinger-sets-lofty-goals-2019-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-13T22:28:24+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Lotte starter Mike Bolsinger pitches against the Dragons on Saturday in Chiba.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/13/soccer/j-league/keisuke-honda-calls-japanese-clubs-focus-defending/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-13T22:39:16+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-dan-a-20190314.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Victory captain Keisuke Honda celebrates after scoring the game-tying equalizer against Sanfrecce on Tuesday in Hiroshima.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/13/soccer/frontale-edges-sydney-fc-asian-champions-league/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-13T22:40:26+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-acl-a-20190314.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kengo Nakamura shoots during the first half of Frontale's Asian Champions League match against Sydney FC on Wednesday in Kawasaki.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/14/general/nishikori-hanyu-named-espns-list-100-famous-athletes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-14T18:01:33+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-ESPN-b-20190315.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ESPN-b-20190315.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yuzuru Hanyu]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/13/sumo/attendants-play-important-role-ring-entering-ceremony/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-14T18:22:38+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-sumo101-a-20190314.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo101-a-20190314.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Maegashira Takarafuji (left) performs as a tachimochi (sword bearer) for yokozuna Hakuho during a ring-entering ceremony at Meiji Shrine on Jan. 8, 2019.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/14/rugby/amanaki-lelei-mafi-named-bench-sunwolves-encounter-reds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-14T18:26:05+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-sunwolves-a-20190315.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sunwolves-a-20190315.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Amanaki Lelei Mafi]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/14/sumo/basho-reports/yokozuna-hakuho-improves-5-0/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-14T19:51:37+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-sumo-a-20190315.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20190315.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yokozuna Hakuho (right) battles No. 2 maegashira Myogiryu at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/14/soccer/shinji-kagawa-named-japan-squad-colombia-bolivia-friendlies/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-14T20:16:23+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-JFA-a-20190315.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-JFA-a-20190315.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Besiktas' Shinji Kagawa, seen before a Feb. 25 match against Fenerbahce in Istanbul, on Thursday was called up for Japan's international friendlies against Colombia and Bolivia.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/14/more-sports/ice-hockey/nippon-paper-cranes-eliminated-overtime-game-3-asia-league-ice-hockey-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-15T15:34:45+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-hockey-a-20190315.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Nippon Paper Cranes (in white) compete against Sakhalin in Game 3 of the Asia League Ice Hockey final on Thursday in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Russia. Sakhalin triumphed 4-3 in overtime to capture the title.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/15/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/ryoyu-kobayashi-claims-12th-victory-season-world-cup-circuit/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-15T16:29:49+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-jump-a-20190316.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jump-a-20190316.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ryoyu Kobayashi soars through the air during a World Cup ski jumping event on Thursday in Trondheim, Norway.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/15/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-ichinojo-remain-unbeaten/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-15T20:20:01+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-sumo-a-20190316.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20190316.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yokozuna Hakuho (right) takes on No. 3 maegashira Nishikigi on Friday at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/15/rugby/jrfu-supports-proposal-12-team-nations-championship/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-15T23:05:32+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/14/basketball/b-league/rookie-guard-yuta-okada-shining-bright-seahorses/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-16T15:10:49+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20190315.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[SeaHorses Mikawa rookie guard Yuta Okada is averaging 9.0 points per game through Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/16/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/nao-kodaira-zooms-500-meter-victory-calgary/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-16T16:27:51+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-briefs2-a-20190317.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-briefs2-a-20190317.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nao Kodaira races to victory in a women's 500-meter race in Calgary, Alberta, on Friday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/16/baseball/mlb/spotlight-ichiro-openers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-16T17:57:13+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20190317.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Seattle's Ichiro Suzuki arrives at Haneda airport on Friday ahead of a two-game season-opening series next week with the Oakland Athletics.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/16/rugby/sunwolves-blow-big-lead-loss/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-16T18:32:00+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-rugby-a-20190317.jpg]]></image:title>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/16/baseball/mlb/former-lions-southpaw-wade-leblanc-returns-japan-part-mariners-pitching-staff/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-16T19:17:44+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-wade-a-20190317.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-wade-a-20190317.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Former Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Wade LeBlanc, seen in a 2017 file photo, now toes the rubber for the Seattle Mariners.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/16/sumo/basho-reports/title-chase-heats-osaka/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-16T19:40:53+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-sumo-a-20190317.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20190317.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yokozuna Kakuryu defeats No. 3 maegashira Nishikigi on Saturday at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/16/more-sports/boxing-2/wbo-flyweight-champ-kosei-tanaka-defends-title-ryoichi-taguchi-via-unanimous-decision/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-16T21:01:19+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-boxing-a-20190317.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-boxing-a-20190317.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kosei Tanaka (left) fights against Ryoichi Taguchi in the ninth round of their World Boxing Organization flyweight title bout on Saturday at Gifu Memorial Center. Tanaka defended his title by unanimous decision.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/16/basketball/b-league/evessa-hand-neophoenix-ninth-consecutive-loss/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-16T23:24:44+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-ed-a-20190317.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20190317.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Evessa big man Josh Harrellson, a former University of Kentucky and NBA center, shoots a jumper in the third quarter against the NeoPhoenix on Saturday in Toyohashi, Aichi Prefecture.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/17/olympics/japans-olympics-head-voiced-intention-resign-amid-bribery-probe/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-17T18:52:36+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-joc-a-20190318.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-joc-a-20190318.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Embattled Japanese Olympic Committee President Tsunekazu Takeda speaks at a January news conference.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/17/baseball/mlb/mariners-top-giants-crowd-goes-wild-ichiros-return-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-17T18:53:58+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-baseball-a-20190318.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-baseball-a-20190318.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Seattle's Ichiro Suzuki flies out to center as Giants catcher Seiji Kobayashi stands at home in the second inning of their preseason exhibition baseball game at Tokyo Dome on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/17/sumo/sumo-101-nicknames/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-17T20:31:12+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-sumo101-a-20190318.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo101-a-20190318.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The late Chiyonofuji, a former yokozuna, was regularly called "The Wolf."]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/17/soccer/j-league/kensuke-nagai-goal-gives-fc-tokyo-win-former-club-grampus/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-17T20:55:29+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-jsoccer-b-20190318.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jsoccer-b-20190318.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Vissel captain Lukas Podolski celebrates after scoring the team's opening goal against S-Pulse on Sunday at Noevir Stadium.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/17/basketball/b-league/golden-kings-celebrate-assistant-coach-keith-richardsons-return-series-sweep-fukuoka/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-17T22:39:18+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-ed-a-20190318.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20190318.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Golden Kings guard Narito Namizato drives to the basket in the second quarter as Rizing Zephyr forward Marqus Blakely defends on Sunday in Ginowan, Okinawa Prefecture. The hosts defeated Fukuoka 61-59.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/17/baseball/athletics-dominant-win-fighters-mlb-sides-complete-sunday-sweep/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-18T00:18:00+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-jason-a-20190318.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20190318.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Oakland Athletics' Robbie Grossman (8) slides into third while hitting a triple against the Fighters in the first inning of their pre-season exhibition Sunday in Tokyo Dome.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/18/more-sports/football/former-impulse-quarterback-gets-suspended-term-smuggling-cannabis/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-18T16:32:26+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/18/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/ryoyu-kobayashi-earns-19th-podium-finish-raw-air-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-18T16:32:44+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-kobayashi-a-20190319.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kobayashi-a-20190319.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ryoyu Kobayashi in action in the men's individual ski jumping event during the Ski Jumping World Cup in Vikersund, Norway, on Sunday. Kobayashi finished the event in second place.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/18/baseball/khris-davis-bat-salvages-tie-athletics/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-18T18:29:03+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-oakland-a-20190319.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Oakland's Khris Davis hits a three-run home run Monday in the top of the ninth inning against the Fighters at Tokyo Dome.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/18/soccer/junya-ito-nets-first-goal-belgium-genk-make-playoffs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-18T18:45:38+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-ito-a-20190319.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ito-a-20190319.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Genk's Junya Ito (right) plays the ball as Zulte Waregem's Marco Burki defends Sunday in Waregem, Belgium.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/18/more-sports/golf/rory-mcilroy-wins-hideki-matsuyama-8th-players-championship/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-18T21:46:03+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-golf-a-20190319.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-golf-a-20190319.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hideki Matsuyama hits his tee shot on the second hole during the final round of The Players Championship golf tournament Sunday in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/18/baseball/mlb/mlb-players-revel-japans-carnival-stadium-atmosphere/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-18T22:48:57+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-jason19-a-20190319.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason19-a-20190319.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yomiuri fans wave flags during a preseason exhibition game against the Mariners at Tokyo Dome on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/19/baseball/ichiro-impresses-outfield-mariners-surge-late-beat-giants/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-19T00:12:06+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-mariners-a-20190319.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-mariners-a-20190319.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki is called out on strikes against the Giants in the fourth inning of their preseason exhibition game at Tokyo Dome on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/18/sumo/college-graduates-mixed-success-sumos-school-hard-knocks/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-19T07:25:39+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-sumo101-a-20190319.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo101-a-20190319.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[No. 15 maegashira Ishiura, one of the two Nihon University products in the current makuuchi division, throws down 11th-ranked maegashira Ryuden on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/17/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-takes-sole-lead-day-8-spring-grand-tournament/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-19T07:27:18+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-sumo-a-20190318.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20190318.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yokozuna Hakuho (left) unleashes a throw to beat No. 4 maegashira Tochiozan and stay undefeated on Sunday, the eighth day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/18/sumo/basho-reports/four-one-loss-wrestlers-pursue-perfect-hakuho/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-19T07:33:12+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-sumo-a-20190319.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20190319.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[No. 4 maegashira Ichinojo (right) beats ozeki Goeido to improve to 8-1 Monday at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka. Goeido dropped to 7-2.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/19/basketball/honoka-ikematsu-helps-robert-morris-university-reach-ncaa-womens-tournament/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-19T18:18:24+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-RMU-a-20190320.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-RMU-a-20190320.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Robert Morris University's Honoka Ikematsu dribbles the ball in the Northeast Conference women's tournament final against Saint Francis University on Sunday in Moon Township, Pennsylvania. RMU advanced to the NCAA Women's Tournament with a 65-54 win over Saint Francis.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/19/basketball/gonzaga-star-rui-hachimura-named-usbwa-america-first-team/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-19T18:22:01+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-hachimura-a-20190320.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-hachimura-a-20190320.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Gonzaga star Rui Hachimura is averaging a team-best 20.1 points per game.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/19/more-sports/golf/nasa-hataoka-rises-personal-best-fifth-lpga-rankings/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-19T21:04:19+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-golf-a-20190320.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nasa Hataoka is now No. 5 in the latest LPGA Tour rankings.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/19/baseball/mlb/seattle-left-hander-marco-gonzales-maintains-normal-focus-first-opening-day-start/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-19T21:18:51+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-gonzales-a-20190320.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mariners pitcher Marco Gonzales (right) and manager Scott Servais address the media on Monday at Tokyo Dome.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/19/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-improves-10-0-spring-grand-sumo-tournament/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-19T22:03:46+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-sumo-a-20190320.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20190320.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sekiwake Takakeisho (right) pushes down yokozuna Kakuryu on the 10th day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament on Tuesday in Osaka.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/19/figure-skating/reigning-world-champion-nathan-chen-raring-go-time-away-school/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-19T22:03:57+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jack-a-20190320.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nathan Chen prepares for the World Figure Skating Championships during a practice session at Saitama Super Arena on Tuesday. Chen is seeking to become the first American to return to the top of the podium since Scott Hamilton defended his title in 1984.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/19/olympics/tsunekazu-takeda-leave-joc-ioc-posts-amid-scandal-tokyo-governor-confirms/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-19T22:04:27+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-joc-a-20190320.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tsunekazu Takeda]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/19/baseball/mlb/fervent-fan-revels-ichimeter-lady-notoriety/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-19T22:05:01+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-jason-a-20190320.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20190320.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Amy Franz and her husband, Joe, attend the Seattle Mariners-Yomiuri Giants game at Tokyo Dome on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/19/soccer/iker-casillas-intends-play-40-porto/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-19T22:24:34+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-porto-a-20190320.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-porto-a-20190320.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[FC Porto's Iker Casillas warms up before a Champions League match on March 6.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/20/soccer/fc-tokyos-kento-hashimoto-receives-first-call-national-team-replacing-injured-hidemasa-morita/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-20T19:41:46+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-jsoccer-a-20190321.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jsoccer-a-20190321.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kento Hashimoto]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/20/sumo/basho-reports/unbeaten-hakuho-outduels-takakeisho/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-20T20:06:09+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-sumo-a-20190321.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20190321.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yokozuna Hakuho exhibits poise and brute strength en route to victory over Takakeisho in this action sequence from the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/20/baseball/mlb/mariners-newcomer-yusei-kikuchi-eager-make-first-mlb-start/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-20T23:40:50+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-jason-a-20190321.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20190321.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mariners pitcher Yusei Kikuchi speaks as manager Scott Servais looks on during a Wednesday news conference at Tokyo Dome. Kikuchi, a left-hander, will start for Seattle against the Oakland Athletics on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/20/basketball/b-league/chibas-michael-parker-continues-improve-potent-offensive-game-latter-stages-stellar-career/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-20T23:43:27+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-ed-a-20190321.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20190321.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Chiba forward Michael Parker, who has helped the East Division clinch a playoff spot for the third straight season, is one of the league's top all-around players.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/21/more-sports/football/espn-report-robert-krafts-legal-team-seeks-suppress-video-evidence-solicitation-case/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-21T06:27:44+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-kraft-a-20190322.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kraft-a-20190322.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[New England Patriots' Julian Eddleman and New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft celebrate with the Vince Lombardi trophy after winning Super Bowl LIII in February.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/12/28/figure-skating/hanyu-looking-add-quads-program-ahead-worlds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-21T13:07:10+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/sp-hanyu-a-20151229.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-hanyu-a-20151229.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yuzuru Hanyu (left) and Shoma Uno are members of the team that will represent Japan at the world championships in March.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/20/figure-skating/liveblog-2019-isu-world-championships-womens-short-program/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-21T18:42:35+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-figurephoto-i-20190322.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-figurephoto-i-20190322.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Russia's Alina Zagitova scored a 82.08 with her short program to take the lead in the women's shingles competition.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/20/figure-skating/alina-zagitova-takes-big-lead-kaori-sakamoto-worlds-championships/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-21T18:44:46+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-jack-a-20190321.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jack-a-20190321.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Russia's Alina Zagitova performs her short program at the World Figure Skating Championships on Wednesday at Saitama Super Arena. Zagitova leads the field with 82.08 points.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/20/more-sports/judo/japan-national-judo-team-dubbed-godzilla-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-21T19:16:09+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-judo-a-20190321.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-judo-a-20190321.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan men's national team judo coach Kosei Inoue stands next to an actor dressed as Godzilla at a Tuesday news conference. The All Japan Judo Federation has given its national team the nickname "Godzilla Japan," it was announced on the same day.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/21/basketball/jba-establishes-committee-cope-verbal-physical-abuse-teams-throughout-nation/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-21T21:11:18+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-kaz-a-20190322.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20190322.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[(From left) FIBA Central Board member Scott Derwin, Japan Basketball Association president Yuko Mitsuya and FIBA Central Board member Ingo Weiss pose for photographers at a Tokyo hotel on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/21/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-stays-one-win-ahead-pack/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-21T21:11:48+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-sumo-a-20190322.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20190322.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[No. 4 maegashira Ichinojo (left) slams down eighth-ranked maegashira Asanoyama to improve to 11-1 on Thursday in the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/21/baseball/mlb/mariners-icon-ichiro-suzuki-plans-retire-source/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-21T23:47:11+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-ichiro-a-20190322.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ichiro-a-20190322.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/21/figure-skating/liveblog-2019-isu-world-championships-mens-short-program/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-22T12:05:26+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/liveblog-20190321_nathanchen_007.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[liveblog-20190321_nathanchen_007.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nathan Chen of U.S. on his way to the top spot in the men's short program at the 2019 ISU World Figure Skating Championships on Thursday in Saitama.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/21/figure-skating/nathan-chen-rises-occasion-short-program-builds-commanding-lead-world-championships/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-22T15:04:15+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-jack-a-20190322.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jack-a-20190322.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Reigning world champion Nathan Chen delivers a fine display of artistry and athleticism in the men's short program at the World Figure Skating Championships on Thursday night at Saitama Super Arena. Chen leads the field with 107.40 points.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/22/rugby/sunwolves-kicked-super-rugby-2020-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-22T15:40:03+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-sunwolves-a-20190323.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sunwolves-a-20190323.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sunwolves players, seen after a 34-31 loss to the Queensland Reds last Saturday at Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground, now face the reality that their team is being booted from Super Rugby. The announcement was made on Friday.  kyodo]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/20/baseball/mlb/ichiro-hitless-mariners-outslug-athletics-mlb-season-opening-game/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-22T17:15:47+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-MLB-a-20190321.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-MLB-a-20190321.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Seattle's Domingo Santana belts a third-inning grand slam on Wednesday at Tokyo Dome. The Mariners defeated the Athletics 9-7]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/22/figure-skating/liveblog-2019-isu-world-championships-womens-free-skate/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-22T17:36:15+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/sp-skate-a-20181222.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-skate-a-20181222.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Satoko Miyahara performs her short program at the Japan championships on Friday night in Kadoma, Osaka Prefecture. Miyahara is in first place with 76.76 points.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/22/baseball/mlb/fans-friends-express-surprised-baseball-star-ichiro-suzukis-retirement-admiration-achievements/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-22T17:45:46+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/n-ichiroreax-a-20190323.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[n-ichiroreax-a-20190323.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[A fan of Ichiro Suzuki, who announced his retirement on Thursday, holds up a sign saying "Thank you Ichiro" at Tokyo Dome after he played his last game earlier in the day.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/21/baseball/mlb/mariners-triumph-12th-defense-falters/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-22T18:08:07+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-MLB-a-20190322.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-MLB-a-20190322.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mariners starter Yusei Kikuchi makes his MLB debut on Thursday against the Athletics at Tokyo Dome. Kikuchi pitched 4⅔ innings and left the game with a no-decision.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/22/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-course-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-22T19:56:52+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-sumo-a-20190323.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20190323.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yokozuna Hakuho forces ozeki Goeido out of the raised ring on the 13th day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament on Friday in Osaka.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/22/baseball/mlb/yusei-kikuchi-feels-blessed-ichiros-teammate/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-22T20:48:43+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-kikuchi-a-20190323.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kikuchi-a-20190323.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mariners starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi tips his cap during the fifth inning of his MLB debut on Thursday at Tokyo Dome.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/22/baseball/mlb/baseball-legend-sadaharu-oh-praises-ichiros-contributions-game/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-22T20:50:47+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-oh-a-20190323.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-oh-a-20190323.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hawks chairman Sadaharu Oh speaks to reporters on Friday in Chikugo, Fukuoka Prefecture.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/22/baseball/mlb/ichiros-remarkable-baseball-journey-comes-end/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-22T22:31:49+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-retire-a-20190322.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-retire-a-20190322.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki waves to spectators while leaving the field for a defensive substitution in the eighth inning on Thursday at Tokyo Dome. It was his 2,653rd and final game in the majors.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/22/baseball/chronology-ichiros-baseball-career/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-22T22:54:59+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-ichiro-a-20190323.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ichiro-a-20190323.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ichiro salutes fans after coming back on the field after the final game of his career on Thursday at Tokyo Dome.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/22/soccer/colombia-defeats-japan-radamel-falcao-penalty-second-half/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-22T23:25:10+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-soccer-a-20190323.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-soccer-a-20190323.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Colombia's Radamel Falcao (right) celebrates his second-half goal with teammate James Rodriguez during Friday's international friendly against Japan at Nissan Stadium. Colombia won 1-0.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/22/baseball/mlb/show-respect-ana-changes-flight-number-51-ichiros-departure-seattle/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-23T15:15:30+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-plane-a-20190323.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-plane-a-20190323.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ichiro Suzuki]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/23/figure-skating/flower-girls-always-ready-spring-action-figure-skating-world-championships/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-23T18:06:35+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-flowergirls-a-20190324.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Flower girls collect Winnie the Pooh toys thrown on the ice after Yuzuru Hanyu's short program on Thursday in Saitama.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/23/sumo/basho-reports/ichinojo-stays-hunt/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-23T19:07:32+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20190324.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ichinojo (right) defeats Takakeisho on the 14th day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament on Saturday in Osaka.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/23/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/ryoyu-kobayashi-leaps-rarefied-air-20th-podium-finish/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-23T19:07:41+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jump-a-20190324.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ryoyu Kobayashi competes in the individual competition in a World Cup ski jumping event in Planica, Slovenia, on Friday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/23/baseball/japanese-baseball/hawks-pitcher-dennis-sarfate-miss-start-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-23T19:07:54+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sarfate-a-20190324.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hawks reliever Dennis Sarfate]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/23/figure-skating/isu-clears-mariah-bell-ice-collision-rival-lim-eun-soo-practice-session/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-23T19:58:29+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-isu-a-20190324.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-isu-a-20190324.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[South Korea's Lim Eun-soo (left) and Mariah Bell of the United States are seen at this week's world championships in Saitama.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/23/basketball/b-league/sunrockers-center-robert-sacre-drops-44-hannaryz-series-opening-triumph/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-23T21:42:37+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-ed-c-20190324.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-c-20190324.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shibuya's Robert Sacre shoots a mid-range jumper in the second quarter on Saturday against Kyoto. Sacre had 44 points in the Sunrockers' 97-93 victory.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/23/figure-skating/liveblog-2019-isu-world-championships-mens-free-skate/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-23T22:26:24+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/liveblog-mens-free-skate-top.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[liveblog-mens-free-skate-top.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[From left: Yuzuru Hanyu, Nathan Chen and Vincent Zhou at the medal ceremony of the 2019 ISU World Figure Skating championships.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/24/figure-skating/nathan-chen-defends-world-title-spectacular-free-skate-yuzuru-hanyu-claims-silver-medal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-24T00:26:32+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-jack-a-20190324.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jack-a-20190324.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nathan Chen competes to "Land of All" in the men's free skate at the World Figure Skating Championships on Saturday night at Saitama Super Arena. Chen retained his title with 323.42 points.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/22/figure-skating/alina-zagitova-captures-world-title-japans-skaters-finish-without-medal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-24T10:33:36+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-skate-a-20190323.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-skate-a-20190323.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Russia's Alina Zagitova competes in the free skate at the World Figure Skating Championships on Friday night at Saitama Super Arena. Zagitova captured the women's title with 237.50 points.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/24/rugby/sunwolves-pay-price-mistakes-lions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-24T15:04:31+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/24/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/sara-takanashi-finishes-third-end-podium-drought/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-24T15:38:10+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-jump-a-20190325.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jump-a-20190325.jpg]]></image:title>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/24/baseball/mlb/cubs-release-minor-league-reliever-junichi-tazawa/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-24T16:33:52+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/24/figure-skating/yuzuru-hanyu-gushes-retiring-baseball-star-ichiro-suzuki/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-24T17:41:43+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-hanchiro-a-20190325.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-hanchiro-a-20190325.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yuzuru Hanyu poses with his silver medal at figure skating world championships Saturday in Saitama.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/24/sumo/sumo-101-instant-replay/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-24T20:17:57+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-sumo101-a-20190325.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo101-a-20190325.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ringside judges can request help from a judge with access to instant replay if they can't come to a decision about the outcome of a bout.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/24/rugby/sunwolves-demise-may-lead-new-dawn-japanese-rugby/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-24T21:46:38+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-sunwolves-a-20190325.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sunwolves-a-20190325.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Rahboni Warren Vosayaco of the Sunwolves carries the ball against the Lions in Singapore on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/24/sumo/basho-reports/perfect-hakuho-captures-42nd-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-24T22:12:41+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-sumo-a-20190325.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20190325.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yokozuna Hakuho (right) defeats fellow yokozuna Kakuryu on the final day of the Spring Basho to clinch the title with an undefeated record in Osaka.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/24/soccer/spanish-manager-milagros-martinez-dominguez-becomes-first-woman-win-jfl/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-25T09:27:47+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-mila-a-20190325.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-mila-a-20190325.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Suzuka Unlimited manager Milagros Martinez Dominguez speaks to reporters following her team's win over Tegevajaro Miyazaki on Sunday in Suzuka, Mie Prefecture. The 33-year-old became the first woman to manage a team to victory in one of Japan's national men's soccer leagues.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/23/figure-skating/photo-gallery-2019-isu-world-championships-womens-free-skate/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-25T13:54:28+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-skategal-a-20190324.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-skategal-a-20190324.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Satoko Miyahara performs her free skate on Friday night at Saitama Super Arena.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/22/figure-skating/photo-gallery-2019-isu-world-championships-mens-short-program/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-25T13:54:36+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-skategal-o-20190323.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-skategal-o-20190323.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nathan Chen scored 107.40, giving him a dominant 10-plus point lead heading into Saturday's free skate.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/21/figure-skating/photo-gallery-2019-isu-world-championships-womens-short-program/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-25T13:54:45+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-figurephoto-a-20190322.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-figurephoto-a-20190322.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kaori Sakamoto performs her short program during the ISU World Championships on Wednesday night at Saitama Super Arena.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/24/basketball/b-league/former-gonzaga-center-robert-sacre-replicates-bulldogs-success-sunrockers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-25T14:00:52+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-bleague-a-20190325.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-bleague-a-20190325.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shibuya's Robert Sacre drives to the basket in the third quarter against Kyoto on Sunday at Hannaryz Arena. The Sunrockers triumphed 105-103 in overtime.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/25/basketball/b-league/alvark-rally-around-injured-forward-jawad-williams-achilles-injury/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-25T15:06:36+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-jawad-a-20190326.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jawad-a-20190326.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Alvark forward Jawad Williams posts up in the first half of Saturday's game against the Diamond Dolphins in Tachikawa. Williams, who averaged 10.4 points in 26 games, sustained a season-ending injury during the game.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/25/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/ryoyu-kobayashi-closes-season-13th-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-25T17:29:32+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-jump-a-20190326.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jump-a-20190326.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ryoyu Kobayashi poses with the Crystal Globe trophy as he celebrates winning the ski jumping World Cup overall title on Sunday in Planica, Slovenia.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/25/figure-skating/ankle-injury-sidelines-yuzuru-hanyu-world-team-trophy/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-25T20:04:04+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-hanyu-a-20190326.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-hanyu-a-20190326.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yuzuru Hanyu performs his free skate at the figure skating world championships on Saturday in Saitama.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/25/sumo/injury-looms-hakuhos-triumph/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-25T22:52:39+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-sumo-a-20190326.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20190326.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hakuho lifts a fish while celebrating his win at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday in Osaka. The win extended the yokozuna's record for career titles to 42.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/26/soccer/shoya-nakajima-breaks-deadlock-76th-minute-lead-samurai-blue-past-bolivia/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-26T22:48:42+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-jsoccer-a-20190327.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jsoccer-a-20190327.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan's Shoya Nakajima boots the ball past Bolivia's Luis Haquin in the 76th minute for the lone goal in an international friendly on Tuesday night in Kobe.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/26/figure-skating/japans-results-worlds-not-cause-concern/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-26T22:49:03+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-jack-a-20190327.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jack-a-20190327.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Two-time Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu claimed the silver medal at the world championships on Saturday night in Saitama after returning from a four-month layoff due to a right ankle injury.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/26/more-sports/football/jon-gruden-confirms-derek-carr-will-starting-qb-raiders/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-27T00:09:33+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/20/tennis/ex-coach-christophe-jean-sues-naomi-osaka-20-percent-earnings/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-27T08:25:57+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-osaka-a-20190321.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-osaka-a-20190321.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Naomi Osaka has collected $10.8 million in prize money during her tennis career.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/14/tennis/yoshihito-nishioka-retires-due-back-pain-fourth-round-bnp-paribas-open/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-27T08:26:35+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-tennis-a-20190316.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-tennis-a-20190316.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yoshihito Nishioka]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/04/tennis/nick-kyrgios-shaking-tennis-world/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-27T10:01:49+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-tennis-a-20190305.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-tennis-a-20190305.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nick Kyrgios holds the trophy after winning the Mexican Open on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/28/tennis/naomi-osaka-brings-new-coach-jermaine-jenkins-replace-sascha-bajin/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-27T10:02:31+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-osaka-a-20190301.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-osaka-a-20190301.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Naomi Osaka, seen playing in the Dubai Championships earlier this month, announced Thursday that she has appointed Venus Williams' former hitting partner Jermaine Jenkins as her new coach.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/28/tennis/kei-nishikori-suffers-shock-loss-second-round-dubai-championships/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-27T10:02:45+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-tennis-a-20190301.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-tennis-a-20190301.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kei Nishikori returns the ball to Hubert Hurkacz during the second round of the Dubai Championsihps in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/18/tennis/kei-nishikori-rises-sixth-world-rankings/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-27T10:03:45+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-nishikori-a-20190219.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-nishikori-a-20190219.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kei Nishikori plays a shot against Stan Wawrinka during the semifinals of the Rotterdam Open on Saturday in Rotterdam, Netherlands.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/17/tennis/naomi-osaka-says-happiness-primary-reason-behind-split-coach-sascha-bajin/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-27T10:03:56+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-naomi-a-20190218.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-naomi-a-20190218.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Naomi Osaka appears at a news conference in Dubai on Sunday. The Australian Open champion and world No. 1-ranked women's singles player discussed for the first time her decision to drop coach Sascha Bajin.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/16/tennis/kei-nishikori-advances-semifinals-rotterdam/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-27T10:08:58+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-tennis-a-20190217.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-tennis-a-20190217.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kei Nishikori plays a shot from Hungary's Marton Fucsovics in their quarterfinal match at the Rotterdam Open on Friday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/15/tennis/japan-drawn-france-serbia-davis-cup-finals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-27T10:09:11+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/15/tennis/kei-nishikori-rolls-quarterfinals-rotterdam/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-27T10:09:24+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-nishikori-a-20190216.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-nishikori-a-20190216.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kei Nishikori hits a return during his match against Ernests Gulbis in the quarterfinals of the Rotterdam Open on Thursday in Rotterdam, Netherlands.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/13/tennis/osakas-split-coach-shocks-tennis-world/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-27T10:09:34+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-joel-a-20190214.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-joel-a-20190214.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Naomi Osaka's decision to part ways with coach Sascha Bajin, seeing advising her during last months' Brisbane Open, took the tennis world by surprise on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/10/tennis/georgina-garcia-perez-destroys-japan-fed-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-27T10:10:35+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-tennis-a-20190211.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-tennis-a-20190211.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Georgina Garcia-Perez (left) and Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez celebrate after winning in straight sets against Miyu Kato and Makoto Ninomiya in their Fed Cup World Group II first-round tie on Sunday in Kitakyushu.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/09/tennis/japan-spain-split-singles-first-day-fed-cup-world-group-ii-tie/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-27T10:10:41+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-tennis-a-20190210.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-tennis-a-20190210.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan's Nao Hibino hits a return to Spain's Georgina Garcia-Perez in a singles match in the Fed Cup World Group II tie on Saturday in Kitakyushu.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/02/tennis/japan-rallies-beat-china-davis-cup-qualifying/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-27T10:10:57+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-davis-a-20190203.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-davis-a-20190203.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Taro Daniel hits a return to China's Li Zhe in Saturday's Davis Cup qualifier in Guangzhou, China.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/01/tennis/japan-splits-two-opening-matches-china-davis-cup-qualifying-round/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-27T10:11:13+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-tennis-a-20190202.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-tennis-a-20190202.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Taro Daniels plays a shot in his singles match against China's Zhang Ze in the Davis Cup qualifying round on Friday in Guangzhou, China. Daniels won 7-6 (7-3), 6-4.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/01/30/tennis/naomi-osaka-not-named-japans-fed-cup-clash-spain/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-27T10:11:26+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/sp-osaka-a-20190131.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-osaka-a-20190131.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Naomi Osaka poses with the trophy after winning the Australian Open on Saturday in Melbourne, Australia.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/27/sumo/takakeisho-promoted-ozeki/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-27T11:52:45+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-sumo-a-20190328.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20190328.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Takakeisho (left), accompanied by his stablemaster Chiganoura, speaks at a Wednesday news conference in Osaka following his formal promotion to ozeki.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/27/baseball/japanese-baseball/daichi-suzuki-driven-passion-succeed-marines/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-27T19:24:29+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-suzuki-a-20190328.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-suzuki-a-20190328.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Infielder Daichi Suzuki is entering his eighth season with the Marines.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/27/basketball/louisville-bound-konno-mixes-3x3-duties-desire-improve-conventional-skills/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-27T19:24:39+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-kaz-a-20190328.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20190328.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Norika Konno shoots during a 3x3 basketball national training camp in February at Tokyo's National Training Center.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/27/sumo/dominant-hakuho-continues-redefine-greatness/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-27T19:25:06+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-john-a-20190328.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-john-a-20190328.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Supporters help yokozuna Hakuho (center) drink from a ceremonial sakazuki cup following the Mongolian’s overall victory at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday in Osaka as former Germany and current Vissel Kobe striker Lukas Podolski (second from left) looks on.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/27/sumo/promise-parents-keeps-new-ozeki-takakeisho-pushing-forward/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-28T13:10:38+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-takakeisho-a-20190328.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-takakeisho-a-20190328.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Takakeisho kneels at a ceremony confirming his promotion to ozeki on Wednesday in Osaka.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/27/soccer/flashy-king-kazu-steered-soccers-rise/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-28T14:54:12+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-miura-d-20190328.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-miura-d-20190328.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kazuyoshi Miura dribbles the ball against Saudi Arabia's Abdullah Al-Dosari during the the 1992 Asian Cup Final in Hiroshima. Japan won 1-0 for its first continental title.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/28/baseball/mlb/yankees-starter-masahiro-tanaka-seeks-end-opening-day-jinx/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-28T15:59:57+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-tanaka-a-20190329.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-tanaka-a-20190329.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yankees hurler Masahiro Tanaka speaks during a news conference on Wednesday in New York.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/28/more-sports/golf/hideki-matsuyama-satoshi-kodaira-lose-first-matches-wgc-match-play-event/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-28T17:28:15+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-golf-a-20190329.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-golf-a-20190329.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Justin Thomas chips onto the 16th green during the first round of the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play at Austin Country Club on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/28/basketball/b-league/veteran-coach-bob-nash-confident-jun-nakanishi-fukuokas-new-gm/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-28T18:03:34+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-ed-a-20190329.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20190329.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fukuoka head coach Bob Nash and Jun Nakanishi, an assistant/team translator who became general manager last week, are seen talking to Rizing Zephyr players during last Saturday's game.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/28/rugby/sunwolves-hope-avenge-loss-waratahs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-28T18:25:54+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-wolves-a-20190329.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-wolves-a-20190329.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Takuya Yamasawa and the Sunwolves are back in action on Friday against the New South Wales Waratahs.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/28/more-sports/football/tony-romo-aims-become-first-10-million-year-analyst-report/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-28T18:46:31+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/28/basketball/rose-hulmans-ryuji-aoki-sets-great-example-excelling-classroom-court/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-28T18:47:07+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-aoki-a-20190329.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-aoki-a-20190329.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Rose-Hulman guard Ryuji Aoki was named a Google Cloud Division III Academic All-American this month. Born in Aichi Prefecture, Aoki grew up near Chicago.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/28/baseball/japanese-baseball/naoki-yoshikawa-play-key-role-2019-giants/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-28T19:18:13+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-yoshikawa-a-20190329.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-yoshikawa-a-20190329.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Naoki Yoshikawa (right) and Kazuma Okamoto pose with Yomiuri mascot Giabbit after a victory at Tokyo Dome last season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/28/more-sports/boxing-2/light-flyweight-reiya-konishi-gets-another-shot-world-title-may/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-28T19:51:34+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-boxing-a-20190329.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-boxing-a-20190329.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Boxers Reiya Konishi (left) and Kasumi Saeki (center) are seen at a news conference in Kobe on Thursday. Both Shinsei Gym boxers are scheduled to appear in world title fights this spring.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/28/more-sports/one-championship-gears-first-ever-event-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-28T22:52:23+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-kaz-a-20190329.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20190329.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[ONE Championship chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong (wearing a yellow tie), fighter Shinya Aoki (standing right of Sityodtong) and other fighters pose for photos at a news conference on Thursday night. ONE will host its first-ever event in Japan on Sunday at Ryogoku Kokugikan.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/27/baseball/japanese-baseball/hawks-look-like-pacific-leagues-best/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-29T13:58:17+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-plpreview-a-20190328.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-plpreview-a-20190328.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The rest of the Pacific League teams may once again find themselves looking for a way to slow down Yuki Yanagita (left), Kodai Senga and the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/29/baseball/mlb/former-teammate-dee-gordon-advertises-admiration-ichiro/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-29T19:42:41+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-ichiro-a-20190330.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ichiro-a-20190330.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Photo shows a full-page ad published in Thursday's edition of The Seattle Times by Mariners infielder Dee Gordon to express his gratitude to former teammate Ichiro Suzuki. Ichiro announced his retirement in Tokyo on March 21.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/29/basketball/memphis-hustle-rookie-yuta-watanabe-shines-fill-point-guard/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-29T22:00:29+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-hustle-a-20190330.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-hustle-a-20190330.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Memphis Hustle rookie Yuta Watanabe dribbles the ball in an NBA G League first-round playoff game against the Stockton Kings in Stockton, California, on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/29/rugby/wild-knights-announce-departure-several-key-players/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-29T22:07:11+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-knights-a-20190330.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-knights-a-20190330.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Winger Akihito Yamada, seen playing for the Japan national team in 2015, is leaving the Top League's Panasonic Wild Knights.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/29/figure-skating/yuzuru-hanyu-needs-three-months-treatment-ankle-injury/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-29T22:45:51+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-hanyu-a-20190330.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-hanyu-a-20190330.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yuzuru Hanyu]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/29/soccer/j-league/marinos-boss-ange-postecoglou-laments-misses-scoreless-draw-sagan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-29T23:04:03+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-jsoccer-a-20190330.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jsoccer-a-20190330.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yokohama F. Marinos' Ken Matsubara tries to score against Sagan Tosu in Friday's match at Nissan Stadium.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/29/baseball/japanese-baseball/brandon-laird-powers-marines-past-eagles-rookie-teammate-kyoto-fujiwara-makes-opening-night-start/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-30T01:20:48+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-jason-a-20190330.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20190330.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Marines slugger Brandon Laird watches the flight of his three-run home run in the sixth inning of Friday's season-opening game against the Eagles at Zozo Marine Stadium. Chiba Lotte defeated Tohoku Rakuten 5-4.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/30/sumo/ex-yokozuna-futahaguro-died-february-age-55-wife-announces/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-30T16:28:49+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-briefs2-a-20190331.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-briefs2-a-20190331.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Former yokozuna Futahaguro is seen in a May 1986 file photo.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/30/baseball/japanese-baseball/hawks-star-yuki-yanagita-bashes-grand-slam-victory-lions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-30T21:56:15+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-jball-a-20190331.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20190331.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hawks star Yuki Yanagita belts a fourth-inning grand slam in Saturday's game against the Lions at Yafuoku Dome. Fukuoka SoftBank beat Seibu 6-5.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/30/soccer/j-league/fc-tokyo-holds-reds-late-goal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-30T22:27:26+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-dan-a-20190331.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-dan-a-20190331.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Urawa's Diego Oliveira (left) moves for the ball against FC Tokyo at Saitama Stadium on Saturday afternoon.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/30/basketball/b-league/jets-outplay-east-rival-brex-extend-winning-streak-11/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-30T23:04:02+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20190331.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Chiba's Shigehiro Taguchi defends Tochigi's Yusuke Endo in the third quarter of Saturday's game at Funabashi Arena. The Jets defeated the Brex 95-86.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/31/more-sports/golf/nasa-hataoka-one-shot-back-third-round-kia-classic/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-31T17:56:04+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-golf-a-20190401.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-golf-a-20190401.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nasa Hataoka unleashes her tee shot from the third hole at Aviara Golf Club on Saturday during the third round of the Kia Classic.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/31/soccer/junya-ito-scores-genks-playoff-opener-anderlecht/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-31T19:44:03+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-ito-a-20190401.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ito-a-20190401.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Genk's Junya Ito attacks the Anderlecht goal on Saturday at Luminus Arena.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/31/soccer/j-league/defending-champion-frontale-finally-gets-first-win-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-31T19:44:09+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-jleague-a-20190401.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jleague-a-20190401.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kawasaki's Kei Chinen (center) celebrates after scoring his team's opening goal against Matsumoto on Sunday in Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/31/baseball/japanese-baseball/yuki-yanagita-homers-hawks-past-lions-second-straight-game/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-31T19:44:22+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-npb-a-20190401.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-npb-a-20190401.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hawks slugger Yuki Yanagita is greeted by teammates after hitting a two-run home run against the Lions on Sunday at Yafuoku Dome.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/31/sumo/hakuho-reveals-muscle-tear-upper-right-arm/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-31T19:59:57+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-sumo-b-20190401.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-b-20190401.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Injured yokozuna Hakuho reads an oath of fair play at the start of the spring regional tour in Ise, Mie Prefecture, on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/31/basketball/b-league/seahorses-smash-grouses-remain-playoff-hunt/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-31T20:03:30+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-bleague-a-20190401.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-bleague-a-20190401.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[SeaHorses star Kosuke Kanamaru takes a first-quarter jumper against the host Grouses on Sunday in Toyama. Mikawa defeated Toyama 97-83.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/31/basketball/japan-granted-host-nation-spots-tokyo-olympics/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-01T00:03:23+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-fiba-a-20190401.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-fiba-a-20190401.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan Basketball Association vice chairman Masaaki Ogawa (left), JBA ambassador Yuko Oga (center) and women's national team power forward Maki Takada pose at a news conference celebrating Japan's reception of host nation spots at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/31/more-sports/one-championship-makes-debut-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-01T01:36:27+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-jason-a-20190401.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20190401.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shinya Aoki celebrates after winning the ONE Championship lightweight title on Sunday at Ryogoku Kokugikan.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/01/more-sports/one-ceo-enthused-japan-success/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-02T13:36:49+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-kaz-a-20190402.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20190402.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ken Hasegawa (left) and Aung La N Sang fight during ONE Championship's first-ever event in Japan on Sunday. The company has a second event planned for Japan in October.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/02/baseball/mlb/yankees-minor-leaguer-gosuke-kato-called-triple/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-02T21:48:49+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/02/baseball/japanese-baseball/eagles-lefty-wataru-karashima-stifles-fighters/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-02T22:51:09+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-jball-a-20190403.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20190403.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Eagles southpaw Wataru Karashima fires a pitch in Tuesday's game against the Fighters at Rakuten Seimei Park.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/02/more-sports/swimming/kengo-ida-defends-mens-50-meter-butterfly-national-title-record-setting-time/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-02T22:54:01+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-swim-a-20190403.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-swim-a-20190403.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kengo Ida broke the national record in the men's 50-meter butterfly final on Tuesday at the Japan Swimming Championships. Ida completed the race in 23.27 seconds at Tatsumi International Swimming Center.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/03/baseball/toho-captures-final-high-school-championship-heisei-era/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-03T16:21:29+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-koshien-a-20190404.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-koshien-a-20190404.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Toho team surrounds pitcher Takaya Ishikawa (1) on the mound as they celebrate their win over Narashino in the National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament final on Wednesday at Koshien Stadium.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/03/soccer/j-league-shows-sense-humor/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-03T20:28:54+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-dan-a-20190404.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-dan-a-20190404.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Frontale midfielder Kengo Nakamura announces his MMA 'debut' for RIZIN as part of an April Fool's prank.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/03/more-sports/horse-racing/famed-japanese-champion-mare-vodka-dies/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-03T20:29:11+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-horse-a-20190404.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-horse-a-20190404.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Vodka runs during the Japanese Derby in May of 2007 at Tokyo Racecourse in Fuchu. The famed mare died on Monday in Newmarket, England.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/03/basketball/uncw-guard-kai-toews-named-finalist-top-freshman-award/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-03T23:07:47+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-ed-a-20190404.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20190404.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[University of North Carolina Wilmington point guard Kai Toews is one of 30 finalists for the Kyle Macy Award, which is given to the top NCAA Division I freshman basketball player.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/03/sumo/new-ozeki-takakeisho-can-draw-strength-stable/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-03T23:12:00+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-sumo-a-20190404.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20190404.jpg]]></image:title>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/03/more-sports/judo/destiny-deepens-japan-brazil-judo-relations/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-03T23:18:22+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-aaron-a-20190404.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-aaron-a-20190404.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Brazilian judoka pose at a 2018 event in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture. The country's men's head coach, Yuko Fujii (far left), will participate in her third Olympic Games next year in Tokyo.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/03/more-sports/boxing-2/tomoki-kameda-set-meet-rey-vargas-wbc-super-bantamweight-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-03T23:18:32+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/03/baseball/japanese-baseball/zelous-wheeler-lifts-eagles-win-fighters-two-run-homer-eighth/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-03T23:18:36+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-jball-a-20190404.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20190404.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Rakuten designated hitter Zelous Wheeler (right) gets a hug from reliever Frank Herrmann after giving the Eagles the lead over Nippon Ham with a two-run home run in the bottom of the eighth inning on Wednesday in Sendai. The Eagles won 3-2.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/04/basketball/b-league/shinshu-can-win-title-not-promotion/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-04T18:12:57+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-ed-a-20190405.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20190405.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shinshu point guard Kaito Ishikawa is one of the leading passers in the B. League second division.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/04/more-sports/japan-fencing-association-hands-mens-epee-coach-alexander-gorbachuk-six-month-ban-slapping-athletes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-04T18:50:14+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-fencing-a-20190405.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-fencing-a-20190405.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Former Ukrainian fencer Alexander Gorbachuk (right), seen in a July 2005 file photo, has been suspended from his job as the Japan men's epee coach for slapping a fencer.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/04/rugby/scrumhalf-fumiaki-tanaka-brings-veteran-leadership-canon-eagles/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-04T21:34:49+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-tanaka-a-20190405.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-tanaka-a-20190405.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fumiaki Tanaka is seen in a November 2015 file photo.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/04/baseball/japanese-baseball/eagles-chase-fighters-starter-yuki-saito-early-put-game-reach-eight-run-sixth/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-04T22:59:40+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-jball-b-20190405.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-b-20190405.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Eagles captain Ginji Akaminai (right) and teammate Ryota Ishibashi greet fans after Thursday's game against the Fighters at Rakuten Seimei Park in Sendai. Tohoku Rakuten defeated Hokkaido Nippon Ham 11-2.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/05/more-sports/ice-hockey/smile-japan-beats-france-opener-worlds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-05T18:01:04+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-hockey-a-20190406.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-hockey-a-20190406.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Smile Japan's Ayaka Toko, seen here in a file photo from last year's Pyeongchang Olympics, scored in Thursday's 3-0 victory over France in their opening game at the world championships in Espoo, Finland.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/05/soccer/japan-face-visiting-trinidad-tobago-june-friendly/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-05T19:46:32+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/05/rugby/sunwolves-seeking-back-back-victories-australia/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-05T19:46:39+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-wolves-a-20190406.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-wolves-a-20190406.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Gerhard Van Den Heever and the Sunwolves are back in action on Saturday against the host Melbourne Reds.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/05/soccer/j-league/leo-silvas-highlight-reel-goal-propels-antlers-past-grampus/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-05T23:01:17+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-jsoccer-a-20190406.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jsoccer-a-20190406.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kashima's Leo Silva (right) controls the ball during the first half on Friday against Nagoya. Silva scored the game-winning goal late in the second half as the Antlers triumphed 2-1.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/05/baseball/japanese-baseball/starter-taisuke-yamaoka-guides-buffaloes-past-punchless-eagles-first-victory-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-05T23:01:44+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-jball-a-20190406.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20190406.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Buffaloes hurler Taisuke Yamaoka pitches against the Eagles on Friday at Kyocera Dome. Orix beat Tohoku Rakuten 2-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/05/basketball/b-league/kawasaki-capitalizes-free-throw-opportunities-beat-toyama/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-05T23:19:00+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-bleague-a-20190406.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-bleague-a-20190406.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kawasaki's Naoto Tsuji shoots the ball from close range in the first quarter on Friday against Toyama at Todoroki Arena. The Brave Thunders beat the Grouses 86-79.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/06/baseball/mlb/dodgers-hurler-kenta-maeda-notches-second-victory-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-06T17:14:23+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-mlb-a-20190407.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-mlb-a-20190407.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Los Angeles starter Kenta Maeda pitches against Colorado in the first inning on Friday at Coors Field.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/05/olympics/joc-verge-naming-judo-federation-chief-yasuhiro-yamashita-next-president-source/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-06T17:14:59+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-JOC-a-20190406.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-JOC-a-20190406.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yasuhiro Yamashita]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/06/soccer/kozo-tashima-re-elected-fifa-council/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-06T18:40:22+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-AFC-a-20190407.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-AFC-a-20190407.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kozo Tashima]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/06/more-sports/judo/hisayoshi-harasawa-captures-second-title-national-invitational-championships/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-06T20:39:41+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-judo-a-20190407.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-judo-a-20190407.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hisayoshi Harasawa battles Kazuya Sato in the men's over-100-kg final at the National Invitational Weight Class Championships on Saturday at Fukuoka Kokusai Center. Harasawa won in extra time.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/06/rugby/rebels-thrash-visiting-sunwolves/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-06T21:46:45+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-wolves-a-20190407.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-wolves-a-20190407.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Rebels' Rebels Billy Meakes rumbles past the Sunwolves defense during a Super Rugby match on Saturday in Melbourne, Australia.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/06/soccer/j-league/fc-tokyo-remains-undefeated/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-06T21:48:32+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-dan-a-20190407-e1554541687161.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-dan-a-20190407.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[FC Tokyo's Diego Oliveira reacts after scoring a goal against Shimizu S-Pulse on Saturday afternoon.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/06/baseball/japanese-baseball/tomoya-mori-leads-lions-hit-parade-4-5-performance-fighters/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-06T22:11:34+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-jason-a-20190407.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20190407.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Lions' Tomoya Mori whacks a double in the eighth inning of Saturday's game against the Fighters at Tokyo Dome. Seibu routed Hokkaido Nippon Ham 16-3.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/06/basketball/b-league/diamond-dolphins-improve-playoff-chances-third-straight-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-06T23:10:03+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-ed-a-20190407.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20190407.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Diamond Dolphins forward Justin Burrell shoots a first-quarter jumper against the Evessa in Nagoya on Saturday. Nagoya defeated Osaka 73-49.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/07/more-sports/golf/yuka-yasuda-finishes-third-first-womens-event-held-augusta-national/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-07T19:41:46+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-yasuda-a-20190408.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-yasuda-a-20190408.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yuka Yasuda tees off the first hole during the final round of the Augusta National Women's Amateur golf tournament in Augusta, Georgia, on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/07/baseball/japanese-baseball/lions-newcomer-zach-neal-gets-japan-journey-off-bright-start/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-07T19:42:05+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-jason-a-20190408.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20190408.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Zach Neal holds the winning ball while posing with Lions manager Hatsuhiko Tsuji after his first NPB win on April 2 in Tokorozawa.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/07/more-sports/swimming/shinri-shioura-rewrites-japan-record-mens-50-meter-freestyle/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-07T20:42:13+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-swimming-a-20190408.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-swimming-a-20190408.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shinri Shioura reacts after setting a new national record in the men's 50-meter freestyle at Tokyo's Tatsumi International Swimming Center on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/07/soccer/daichi-kamadas-brace-saves-sint-truiden-europa-league-playoffs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-07T20:42:37+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-kamada-a-20190408.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kamada-a-20190408.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sint-Truiden players celebrate after Daichi Kamada's (second from right) second goal of the night against Westerlo on Saturday in Westerlo, Belgium.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/07/more-sports/horse-racing/gran-alegria-earns-first-g1-win-record-time/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-07T20:42:43+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-horse-a-20190408-e1554637344951.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-horse-a-20190408.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Gran Alegria races to victory in Sunday's Oka Sho at Hanshin Racecourse.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/07/baseball/japanese-baseball/rei-takahashi-solid-7-hawks-7-homers-marines/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-07T21:59:05+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-npb-a-20190408.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-npb-a-20190408.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Softbank's Rei Takahashi pitches against the Marines on Sunday at Yafuoku Dome.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/07/basketball/b-league/golden-kings-hannaryz-defend-west-division-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-07T22:40:04+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-bleague-a-20190408.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-bleague-a-20190408.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ryukyu's Naoki Tashiro (right) shoots a 3-pointer over Kyoto's Kevin Hareyama in the second quarter on Sunday in Okinawa City. The Golden Kings beat the Hannaryz 67-52.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/07/more-sports/judo/rio-olympic-judo-champ-shohei-ono-among-national-invitational-winners/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-07T22:45:47+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-judo-a-20190408.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-judo-a-20190408.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shohei Ono (above) defeats Soichi Hashimoto in the final of the men's 73-kg class at the national invitational weight class judo championships in Fukuoka on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/08/baseball/japanese-baseball/fighters-experiments-openers-not-going-well-early/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-08T18:51:48+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-jason-a-20190409.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20190409.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fighters starter Takayuki Kato pitches against the Lions on Saturday afternoon at Tokyo Dome. Kato was taken out of the game after two scoreless innings.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/08/soccer/j-league/charges-filed-flare-waving-urawa-fans/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-08T19:09:54+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-urawa-a-20190409.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-urawa-a-20190409.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Urawa Reds players celebrate after winning last year's Emperor's Cup at Saitama Stadium on Dec. 9, 2018. Three fans who lit flares outside the stadium were charged with violations of the Road Safety Act on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/08/more-sports/manny-pacquiao-follows-floyd-mayweather-signing-rizin/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-08T20:41:26+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/08/more-sports/swimming/rikako-ikee-enrolls-university-continuing-battle-leukemia/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-08T20:41:37+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-ikee-a-20190409.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ikee-a-20190409.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Rikako Ikee, seen after setting a new national record in last November's Kosuke Kitajima Cup, has enrolled at university despite her ongoing fight against leukemia.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/08/more-sports/swimming/daiya-seto-wins-400-medley-third-title-national-championships/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-08T21:31:43+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-seto-a-20190409.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-seto-a-20190409.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Daiya Seto celebrates after winning the men's 400-meter individual medly on Monday at the final day of the national swimming championships in Tokyo.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/09/baseball/japanese-baseball/swallows-reliever-ryota-igarashi-combats-stiffness-stretching/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-09T20:28:35+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-igarashi-a-20190410.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-igarashi-a-20190410.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Swallows reliever Ryota Igarashi (second from right) is NPB's third-oldest pitcher. He turns 40 on May 28.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/09/more-sports/manny-pacquiao-make-promotional-appearance-rizin-upcoming-fight-yokohama/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-09T22:21:08+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-kaz-a-20190410.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20190410.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Manny Pacquiao, who has signed a promotional contract with Rizin, speaks via a video message to Japanese fans on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/09/baseball/japanese-baseball/giants-newcomer-christian-villanueva-slugs-two-homers-propel-club-past-dragons/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-09T23:14:25+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-jball-a-20190410.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20190410.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Giants slugger Christian Villanueva belts a solo home run in the ninth inning against the Dragons at Nagoya Dome on Tuesday. Villanueva hit a pair of homers in Yomiuri's 3-1 win.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/09/soccer/antlers-strike-twice-extra-time-beat-gyeongnam-fc-asian-champions-league/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-10T11:16:24+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-ACL-a-20190410.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ACL-a-20190410.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Antlers midfielder Serginho scores in the 93rd minute as visiting Kashima rallies to beat Gyeongnam FC 3-2 in the Asian Champions League on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/10/sumo/basho-sellouts-continue-regional-tour-offers-peek-behind-curtain/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-10T20:10:27+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-sumo-a-20190411.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20190411.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Like other events during the jungyo, or regional tour, the April 6 meet in Uji, Kyoto Prefecture, offered sumo fans a chance to watch the sport in a far more relaxed setting than one of the six main tournaments.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/10/soccer/sweeping-changes-needed-j-league-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-10T20:10:38+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-dan-a-20190411.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-dan-a-20190411.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The March 6 Levain Cup match between V-Varen and Bellmare was attended by just 3,019 fans in Nagasaki.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/10/soccer/japan-loses-lead-twice-draw-germany-womens-world-cup-warmup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-10T20:10:45+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-nadeshiko-a-20190411.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-nadeshiko-a-20190411.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan's Emi Nakajima controls the ball in front of Germany's Alexandra Popp during their match on Tuesday in Paderborn, Germany.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/10/soccer/japan-play-el-salvador-copa-america-warmup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-10T20:10:48+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/10/soccer/former-japan-manager-vahid-halilhodzic-drops-defamation-suit-jfa/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-10T21:32:31+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-coach-a-20190411.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-coach-a-20190411.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Vahid Halilhodzic]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/10/figure-skating/u-s-ace-nathan-chen-high-spirits-eve-world-team-trophy/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-10T22:37:53+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-jack-a-20190411.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jack-a-20190411.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Winner Nathan Chen (left) and third-place finisher Vincent Zhou celebrate with their medals following the men's competition at the World Championships on March 23 in Saitama. The two skaters will represent the United States in the World Team Trophy, which begins on Thursday in Fukuoka.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/10/soccer/j-league/consadole-fc-tokyo-earn-levain-cup-victories/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-10T23:25:26+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-cup-a-20190411.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-cup-a-20190411.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[FC Tokyo's Takefusa Kubo (right) competes against Sagan's Yuji Ono during their Levain Cup match on Wednesday night at Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/10/baseball/japanese-baseball/baystars-lefty-haruhiro-hamaguchi-tames-tigers-earn-first-career-shutout/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-10T23:30:09+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-jball-a-20190411.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20190411.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The BayStars' Haruhiro Hamaguchi pitches against the Tigers on Wednesday at Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2006/08/20/basketball/nowitzki-powers-germany-past-japan-in-opener/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-11T01:12:41+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/11/basketball/jba-lifts-ban-four-ex-national-team-players-caught-paying-sex/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-11T16:04:38+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/11/rugby/wallabies-icon-george-gregan-preaches-value-preparation-quest-rwc-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-11T19:43:26+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-andrew-a-20190412.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-andrew-a-20190412.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Retired Wallabies standout George Gregan, seen in Tokyo this week, will work as a TV analyst during the 2019 Rugby World Cup.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/11/basketball/b-league/elite-teams-set-pace-title-chase-heats/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-11T20:08:20+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-ed-a-20190412.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20190412.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ryusei Shinoyama and the Brave Thunders have hit their stride as the postseason approaches, winning nine of their last 10 games.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/11/figure-skating/nathan-chen-vincent-zhou-give-u-s-slight-lead-japan-world-team-trophy/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-11T22:16:55+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-jack-a-20190412.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jack-a-20190412.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[American Nathan Chen performs his short program at the World Team Trophy on Thursday in Fukuoka. Chen leads the men's field with 101.95 points.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/11/baseball/japanese-baseball/baystars-starter-shinichi-onuki-earns-first-career-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-11T23:10:11+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20190412.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[BayStars hurler Shinichi Onuki celebrates his first career victory on Thursday at Koshien Stadium. Onuki tossed five innings of one-run ball as Yokohama defeated the Hanshin Tigers 5-2.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/12/more-sports/track-field/blind-marathon-runner-yoko-aoki-chases-berth-tokyo-2020-games/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-12T18:37:36+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[n-marathon-a-20190413.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Blind marathon runner Yoko Aoki (front left) practices with Yasuhiro Ukitsu guiding her at Jingu Gaien in Tokyo on Dec. 24.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/12/sumo/japan-sumo-association-lays-groundwork-trump-visit/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-12T20:31:26+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20190413.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[In his previous visit to Japan last November, U.S. President Donald Trump (right) played golf at planned Olympic venue Kasumigaseki Country Club with Prime Minster Shinzo Abe (center) and professional golfer Hideki Matsuyama (left).]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/12/basketball/b-league/toyama-holds-off-yokohama-series-opener/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-12T23:13:36+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20190413.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Grouses' Leo Lyons, a University of Missouri alum, shoots a jumper in the first quarter of Friday's game against the B-Corsairs at Yokohama Cultural Gymnasium. Toyama triumphed 99-97.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/12/figure-skating/chen-zhou-excel-u-s-takes-commanding-lead-world-team-trophy/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-12T23:14:13+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-jack-a-20190413.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jack-a-20190413.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nathan Chen competes in the free skate at the World Team Trophy on Friday in Fukuoka. Chen finished first in the two-day men's competition with 301.44 points.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/12/baseball/japanese-baseball/giants-hitters-give-ace-tomoyuki-sugano-big-boost-series-opening-win-swallows/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-12T23:18:44+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20190413.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Giants' Hayato Sakamoto bashes a solo home run in the third inning against the Swallows on Friday night at Tokyo Dome. Yomiuri beat Tokyo Yakult 6-1.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/13/basketball/rui-hachimura-wins-julius-erving-award/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-13T15:53:47+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-ncaa-a-20190414.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ncaa-a-20190414.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Gonzaga's Rui Hachimura (left) is defended by Texas Tech's Matt Mooney during the NCAA Tournament on March 30.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/13/soccer/yuya-kubo-scores-first-goal-since-joining-nuremberg/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-13T21:31:51+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-briefs3-a-20190414.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nuremberg's Yuya Kubo scores on a header in the 82nd minute against Schalke on Friday in Nuremberg, Germany.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/13/figure-skating/bradie-tennells-stellar-free-skate-secures-world-team-trophy-title-u-s/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-13T22:00:23+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-jack-a-20190414.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jack-a-20190414.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Team USA members pose with their gold medals during the awards ceremony at the World Team Trophy on Saturday night in Fukuoka. The United States won its fourth title in the biennial competition.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/13/soccer/j-league/marinos-grampus-deliver-entertaining-duel-start-finish-1-1-draw/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-13T22:07:29+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-dan-a-20190414.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yokohama F. Marinos' Marcos Junior scores the tying goal in the 20th minute on Saturday against Nagoya Grampus at Nissan Stadium.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/13/basketball/b-league/yuki-togashi-nails-clutch-jumper-closing-seconds-propel-jets-past-rival-alvark/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-13T22:54:46+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20190414.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Chiba's Yuki Togashi buries the game-winning shot with 2 seconds left in the fourth quarter against Tokyo on Saturday at Funabashi Arena. The Jets won 59-57.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/13/baseball/japanese-baseball/carp-lefty-hiroki-tokoda-tosses-first-career-complete-game-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-13T23:00:01+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20190414.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Carp southpaw Hiroki Tokoda fires a pitch to the BayStars on Saturday at Yokohama Stadium. Tokoda went the distance in Hiroshima's 6-1 victory.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/14/more-sports/track-field/yusuke-suzuki-sets-national-record-mens-50-km-race-walk/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-14T15:20:12+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-suzuki-a-20190415.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-suzuki-a-20190415.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yusuke Suzuki crosses the finish line at the race walk national championships on Sunday in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture. The 20-km world record holder set a new national record of 3 hours, 39 minutes and 7 seconds in the 50-km race.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/14/more-sports/ice-hockey/capitals-beat-hurricanes-expand-series-lead/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-14T17:38:52+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-nhl-a-20190415.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Capitals players celebrate after Brooks Orpik's game-winning overtime goal against the Hurricanes on Saturday at Capital One Arena.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/14/more-sports/horse-racing/saturnalia-wins-satsuki-sho/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-14T18:11:04+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-horse-a-20190415.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Saturnalia (right) beats out Velox to win the last Satsuki-sho of the Heisei Era on Sunday at Nakayama Racecourse.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/14/soccer/j-league/diego-oliveira-nets-brace-tokyo-outclasses-antlers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-14T20:38:39+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jleague-a-20190415.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[FC Tokyo players including Kento Hashimoto (right) greet fans at Ajinomoto Stadium after the team's win over Kashima on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/14/more-sports/kento-momota-rallies-win-singapore-open-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-14T21:55:49+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-momota-a-20190415.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kento Momota celebrates beating Indonesia's Anthony Sinisuka Ginting in their men's singles final match at the Singapore Open on Sunday in Singapore.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/12/basketball/b-league/tryhoop-okayama-join-b-leagues-third-division-2019-20-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-14T22:22:20+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/14/basketball/b-league/brex-dominate-sunrockers-postseason-approaches/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-14T22:34:30+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-bleague-a-20190415.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tochigi's Ryan Rossiter (center) and teammate Yuta Tabuse play tenacious defense in the third quarter, forcing a turnover in Sunday's game against Shibuya at Aoyama Gakuin University Memorial Hall. The Brex routed the Sunrockers 99-65.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2006/08/27/basketball/manu-carries-argentina-into-last-8/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-15T09:11:24+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/14/baseball/japanese-baseball/swallows-beat-giants-slugfest/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-15T10:02:36+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-jason-a-20190415.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20190415.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Swallows players celebrate following their Sunday victory over Yomiuri at Tokyo Dome.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/15/more-sports/france-win-inaugural-fifa-enations-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-15T17:35:54+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-enations-a-20190416.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Corentin "MAESTRO" Thullier (right) and Lucas "DaXe" Cuillerier of France pose as they celebrate winning the FIFA eNations Cup on Sunday in Maidstone, England.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/15/baseball/japanese-baseball/swallows-hot-hitting-lineup-firing-cylinders/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-15T18:34:40+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20190416.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Swallows outfielder Wladimir Balentien hits a home run against the Giants on Saturday night at Tokyo Dome. Balentien had two homers in the 11-6 win.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/15/basketball/b-league/revitalized-albirex-revel-newfound-success/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-15T19:39:28+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20190416.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Albirex guard Kei Igarashi drives against the Brave Thunders during a B. League contest in January at Todoroki Arena in Kawasaki.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/15/more-sports/golf/tiger-woods-masters-victory-huge-win-longtime-sponsor-nike/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-15T23:03:47+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-masters-a-20190416.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-masters-a-20190416.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Patrick Reed places the green jacket on Tiger Woods after Woods won the Masters on Sunday at Augusta National Golf Club.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/16/figure-skating/productive-partnership-hamada-helps-zhou-find-success/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-16T19:17:32+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jack-a-20190417.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[American skater Vincent Zhou, the world bronze medalist, and top coach Mie Hamada, seen at Kansai University's rink, have collaborated for the past two seasons in Japan and the U.S. with positive results. Source: Instagram]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/16/basketball/nba/hachimura-leaving-gonzaga-nba/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-16T19:17:48+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-ed-a-20190417.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20190417.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Gonzaga star Rui Hachimura is projected to be a high first-round selection in the NBA Draft this June.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/16/baseball/japanese-baseball/marines-starter-hideaki-wakui-tosses-two-hit-shutout-first-victory-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-16T23:05:18+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20190417.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Marines hurler Hideaki Wakui fires a pitch in Tuesday's game against the Hawks at Zozo Marine Stadium. Chiba Lotte blanked Fukuoka SoftBank 6-0.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/16/olympics/super-saturdays-highlight-schedule-tokyo-olympics/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-17T12:01:15+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-dan-a-20190417.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan men's judo coach Kosei Inoue (left), Japan women's softball coach Reika Utsugi (center) and Tokyo 2020 sports director Koji Murofushi pose Tuesday at the announcement of the detailed schedule for the games.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/17/soccer/young-f-marinos-players-given-opportunities-shine/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-17T19:53:29+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-dan-a-20190418.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[F. Marinos defender Shinnosuke Hatanaka (left) contends for the ball with Tosu's Yoshiki Takahashi on March 29 at Nissan Stadium.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/17/sumo/yokozuna-hakuho-takes-step-toward-japanese-citizenship/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-17T21:51:08+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-hakuho-a-20190418.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-hakuho-a-20190418.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yokozuna Hakuho holds up sea bream after winning the 2017 Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/17/rugby/rahboni-warren-vosayaco-named-sunwolves-midfield-hurricanes-clash/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-17T22:31:15+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/17/tennis/kei-nishikori-bounced-monte-carlo-masters-second-round/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-17T22:31:20+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-nishikori-a-20190418.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-nishikori-a-20190418.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kei Nishikori reacts during his match against Pierre Hugues Herbert at the Monte Carlo Masters on Wednesday in Monte Carlo.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/17/baseball/japanese-baseball/rookie-pitcher-daiki-iwashita-leads-way-marines-shut-hawks/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-17T22:52:10+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20190418.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Marines starter Daiki Iwashita pitches against the Hawks during the sixth inning on Wednesday at Zozo Marine Stadium in Chiba. The Marines won 1-0.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/18/more-sports/football/florida-prosecutors-say-theyll-release-alleged-robert-kraft-related-sex-videos/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-18T07:12:26+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kraft-a-20190419.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft gestures Sunday during a timeout in a game between the Boston Celtics and Indiana Pacers in game one of the first round of the 2019 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/18/rugby/former-japan-prime-minister-yoshiro-mori-step-jrfu-honorary-chairman/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-18T15:55:41+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-rugby-a-20190419.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan Rugby Football Union honorary chairman Yoshiro Mori is seen in a November 2018 file photo.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/18/soccer/nadeshikos-saki-kumagai-finalist-bbc-honor/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-18T18:10:40+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-dan-a-20190419.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-dan-a-20190419.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nadeshiko Japan's Saki Kumagai, seen here against France's Valerie Gauvin during an April friendly, has been named a finalist for BBC's female Footballer of the Year award.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/18/more-sports/ice-hockey/mikko-rantanen-nets-ot-winner-avalanche-take-3-1-series-lead-flames/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-18T18:23:44+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-nhl-a-20190419.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Colorado's Mikko Rantanen scores the game-tying goal past Calgary's Mike Smith in the third period in Game 4 on Wednesday. Rantanen notched the winning tally in overtime.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/18/more-sports/football/startup-alliance-american-football-files-bankruptcy/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-18T18:52:46+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/18/basketball/yuta-watanabe-makes-positive-impact-rookie/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-18T20:25:44+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-ed-a-20190419.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20190419.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Memphis Grizzlies and Memphis Hustle forward Yuta Watanabe poses with fans before a G League game against the Northern Arizona Suns in February in Southaven, Mississippi.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/02/15/basketball/longtime-timberwolves-fan-mitsuaki-ono-seeks-foster-japan-relations-minnesota/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-18T22:14:14+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sp-ed-a-20190216.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20190216.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mitsuaki Ono (back row, second from right), standing next to Ricky Rubio, helps organize annual trips to Minneapolis for Japanese students to experience American culture and language exchange. These treks also include attending Minnesota Timberwolves games.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/18/rugby/sunwolves-aiming-bolster-playoff-chances-beating-hurricanes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-18T22:51:03+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sunwolves-a-20190419.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sunwolves players, including captain Dan Pryor (second from left), practice on Thursday, a day before their Super Rugby match against the Hurricanes in Tokyo.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/18/baseball/japanese-baseball/ex-buffaloes-ace-chihiro-kaneko-leads-fighters-victory-old-club/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-18T22:51:12+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20190419.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fighters hurler Chihiro Kaneko pitches against the Buffaloes on Thursday at Hotto Motto Field.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/18/figure-skating/exclusive-benoit-richaud-choreograph-moa-iwano/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-19T01:16:31+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-jack-a-20190419.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jack-a-20190419.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan junior skater Moa Iwano and top choreographer Benoit Richaud will be collaborating on next season's programs.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/19/more-sports/football/cardinals-qb-josh-cardinals-qb-rosen-annoyed-speculation-kyler-murray/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-19T17:25:34+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-nfl-a-20190420.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-nfl-a-20190420.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Arizona Cardinals are expected to select Oklahoma QB Kyler Murray with the first pick in the NFL Draft on April 25.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/18/olympics/tokyo-2020-announces-ticket-lottery-details/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-19T18:24:45+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ticket-z-20190419.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[A man handles the Olympic tickets he just purchased at a shopping mall in Rio de Janeiro on June 20, 2016.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/19/more-sports/boxing-2/shun-kubo-challenge-chinese-champion-xu-can-wba-featherweight-title-may/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-19T19:34:28+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-kubo-a-20190420.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kubo-a-20190420.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shun Kubo]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/19/basketball/b-league/brave-thunders-surge-past-seahorses-game-ending-run/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-19T22:22:53+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-ed-a-20190420.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20190420.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kawasaki's Ryusei Shinoyama shoots a layup in the third quarter against Mikawa on Friday. The Brave Thunders rallied in the fourth quarter, beating the SeaHorses 75-74 in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/19/baseball/japanese-baseball/hawks-kodai-senga-shuts-lions-eight-innings-nabs-first-win-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-19T23:01:22+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-jball-a-20190420.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20190420.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hawks right-hander Kodai Senga fires a pitch in Friday's game against the Lions at MetLife Dome.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/19/soccer/j-league/fc-tokyos-diego-oliveira-bags-winning-goal-extends-scoring-streak-four-games/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-19T23:01:53+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-jsoccer-a-20190420.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jsoccer-a-20190420.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Diego Oliveira celebrates his second-half goal with teammate Yojiro Takahagi on Friday night in Hiroshima. FC Tokyo defeated Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/20/rugby/former-japan-prime-minister-yoshiro-mori-urges-jrfu-make-reforms/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-20T17:42:26+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-mori-a-20190421.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-mori-a-20190421.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yoshiro Mori]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/20/tennis/japan-off-strong-start-netherlands-fed-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-20T18:15:18+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-fed-a-20190421.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-fed-a-20190421.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Misaki Doi hits a return to Richel Hogenkamp of the Netherlands in a Fed Cup World Group II playoff match Utsubo Tennis Center in Osaka.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/20/soccer/j-league/reds-battle-past-struggling-vissel/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-20T19:17:29+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-dan-a-20190421.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-dan-a-20190421.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Urawa's Shinzo Koroki scores on a penalty kick against Vissel Kobe on Saturday afternoon at Saitama Stadium.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/20/baseball/japanese-baseball/marines-mike-bolsinger-trio-relievers-stifle-fighters/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-20T21:47:47+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-jason-a-20190421.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20190421.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mariners pitchers (from left) Naoya Masuda, Mike Bolsinger, Tomohito Sakai and Yuki Karakawa enjoy the spotlight during the hero interview after Saturday's game against the Fighters at Zozo Marine Stadium. The four pitchers guided Chiba Lotte to a 3-1 win over Hokkaido Nippon Ham.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/20/baseball/japanese-baseball/taylor-jungmann-shingo-ishikawa-carry-giants-past-tigers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-20T21:48:28+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-jball-a-20190421.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20190421.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Giants' Taylor Jungmann pitches against the Tigers on Saturday at Koshien Stadium. Jungmann improved to 2-0 as Yomiuri defeated Hanshin 2-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/20/rugby/sakura-sevens-lose-three-times-kitakyushu-event/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-20T23:05:13+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-wrugby-a-20190421.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Sakura Sevens compete in the World Rugby Women's Sevens Series in Kitakyushu on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/20/basketball/b-league/hannaryz-diamond-dolphins-grouses-keep-alive-playoff-hopes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-20T23:13:00+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-ed-a-20190421.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20190421.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kyoto's Julian Mavunga looks to score during first-quarter action on Saturday against Osaka. The visiting Hannaryz defeated the Evessa 69-57.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/21/baseball/japanese-baseball/reinvigorated-hawks-ace-senga-flying-high/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-21T16:53:20+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-senga-a-20190422.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-senga-a-20190422.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kodai Senga pitches during a spring training game in Fukuoka in March.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/21/soccer/yuto-nagatomo-nabs-first-goal-galatasaray-since-2018-transfer/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-21T19:41:57+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-nagatomo-a-20190422.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Galatasaray defender Yuto Nagatomo celebrates after scoring against Kayserispor on Saturday in Istanbul.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/21/more-sports/judo/teen-judoka-akira-sone-captures-second-straight-national-womens-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-21T19:52:44+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-judo-a-20190422.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-judo-a-20190422.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Akira Sone poses with her medal after capturing her second straight Japan women's national judo championship on Sunday in Yokohama.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/21/baseball/japanese-baseball/hawks-hammer-lions-16-hits/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-21T20:43:22+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-npb-a-20190422.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[SoftBank's Nobuhiro Matsuda unleashes a two-run blast during the ninth inning at MetLife Dome on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/21/tennis/miaski-doi-wins-singles-match-clinch-japans-fed-cup-victory-netherlands/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-21T21:15:53+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-fed-a-20190422.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-fed-a-20190422.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Misaki Doi celebrates after her Fed Cup World Group II playoff win over Bibiane Schoofs of the Netherlands on Sunday in Osaka.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/21/basketball/b-league/alvark-finish-season-strongly-win-woeful-levanga/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-22T07:55:55+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-ed-a-20190422.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20190422.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tokyo's Milko Bjelica attempts a layup in the fourth quarter on Sunday against Hokkaido at Arena Tachikawa Tachihi. The Alvark topped the Levanga 81-74.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/21/more-sports/rikuto-tamai-becomes-japans-youngest-indoor-diving-champion/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-22T07:56:46+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-diving-a-20190422.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-diving-a-20190422.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Twelve-year-old Rikuto Tamai competes during the national indoor diving championships at Tokyo Tatsumi International Swimming Center. The junior high school student became Japan's youngest national champion.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/17/sumo/peerless-zhigalova-dominates-womens-sumo/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-22T17:02:38+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-sumo-20190418.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-20190418.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Anna Zhigalova (bottom right) stands with her teammates on the podium after Russia won the women's team competition at the 2012 Sumo World Championships in Hong Kong.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/22/baseball/japanese-baseball/playing-japan-means-sacrificing-family-time-many-npb-players/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-22T19:59:21+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20190423.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[David Huff pitches for the Swallows during a game at Jingu Stadium last season.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/21/more-sports/boxing-2/boxing-legend-manny-pacquiao-attends-rizin-event-support-fellow-filipino-fritz-biagtan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-22T22:00:54+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20190422.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Manny Pacquiao speaks during Saturday's weigh-in for RIZIN 15 in Tokyo.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/22/rugby/scotland-head-coach-gregor-townsend-says-team-must-best-beat-japan-world-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-22T22:02:53+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-townsend-a-20190423.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend instructs players at a high school rugby clinic in Yokohama on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/22/basketball/b-league/b-league-entering-playoffs-riding-wave-popularity/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-22T22:52:27+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20190423.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[From left: Ryukyu's Ryuichi Kishimoto, Nagoya's Shuto Ando, Niigata's Kei Igarashi and Alvark's Daiki Tanaka pose for photos during a news conference on Monday in Tokyo.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/22/baseball/japanese-baseball/softbankgets-come-behind-win-orix/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-23T01:01:23+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[SoftBank starter Nao Higashihama pitches against the Buffaloes at Tokyo Dome on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/23/baseball/ichiro-virtuoso-diamond/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-23T13:56:27+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[n-ichiro-a-20190423.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[New York Yankees outfielder Ichiro Suzuki smiles after recording his 4,000th career hit at Yankee Stadium in August 2013.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/23/more-sports/track-field/sprinter-yoshihide-kiryu-claims-gold-100-asian-athletics-championships/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-23T15:38:46+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kiryu-a-20190424.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo is fouled by the Pistons' Blake Griffin in the second half of Game 4 on Monday in Detroit.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/23/rugby/lucky-cat-welcomes-tourists-heart-oita/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-23T19:53:38+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-cat-a-20190424.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Pedestrians pass the 10-meter-long "Giant Lounging Lucky Cat Fukunyan," which is considered a good luck charm, in Oita. The city will host three preliminary Rugby World Cup matches and two quarterfinal matches this fall.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/23/rugby/former-brave-blossoms-coach-eddie-jones-laments-demise-sunwolves/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-23T21:13:36+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jones-a-20190424.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[England rugby coach Eddie Jones, seen in a March 2017 file photo, says the Sunwolves have served a valuable purpose in giving "opportunities for young Japanese players to prepare for test rugby." The franchise is leaving Super Rugby after the 2020 season.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/23/tennis/kei-nishikori-reaches-third-round-barcelona/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-23T21:59:24+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-tennis-a-20190424.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kei Nishikori hits a return to Taylor Fritz in the second round of the Barcelona Open on Tuesday. Nishikori won 7-5, 6-2.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2019-04-23T22:07:43+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-scoop-a-20190424.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Veteran bench boss Zeljko Pavlicevic is seen in a file photo.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/23/soccer/j-league/andres-iniesta-replaces-lukas-podolski-vissel-kobe-captain/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-23T22:50:19+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-vissel-a-20190424.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Vissel Kobe's Andres Iniesta is seen after making his J. League debut last July.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/23/baseball/japanese-baseball/giants-shun-yamaguchi-silences-swallows-eight-scoreless-innings/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-23T23:02:23+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20190424.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Giants hurler Shun Yamaguchi fires a pitch in Tuesday's game against the Swallows at Jingu Stadium. Yomiuri blasted Tokyo Yakult 9-0.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/23/soccer/frontale-draw-visiting-ulsan-asian-champions-league-group-stage/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-23T23:08:26+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ACL-a-20190424.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kawasaki Frontale's Kei Chinen scores an 82nd-minute equalizer against Ulsan Hyundai in an Asian Champions League match on Tuesday night at Todoroki Stadium.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/24/more-sports/ice-hockey/east-hokkaido-cranes-succeed-nippon-paper-franchise/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-24T11:54:12+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-cranes-a-20190425.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nippon Paper Cranes players line up after their Game 3 defeat to Russia's PSK Sakhalin in the Asia League Ice Hockey playoff finals on March 14 in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Russia.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/24/more-sports/track-field/renowned-running-coach-yoshio-koide-dead-80/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-24T19:27:27+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-koide-a-20190425.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Running coach Yoshio Koide (left) poses with Naoko Takahashi after she won the marathon at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Koide died on Wednesday, aged 80.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/24/basketball/nba/yuta-watanabe-not-distracted-rising-profile-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-24T20:05:23+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20190425.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yuta Watanabe poses for photos at Kawasaki's Todoroki Arena.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/24/soccer/vissel-faces-challenges-week-turmoil/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-24T20:05:30+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-dan-a-20190425.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Vissel players walk off the pitch following the team's 1-0 loss to Urawa on Saturday at Saitama Stadium.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/24/sumo/u-s-style-draft-opens-world-possibilities-sumo/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-24T22:08:46+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Naya, the grandson of former yokozuna Taiho, trains at Otake Beya on April 19.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/24/rugby/tony-brown-opts-major-changes-sunwolves-prepare-face-highlanders/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-24T22:25:42+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sunwolves-a-20190425.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Sunwolves' Warren Vosayaco runs with the ball during the team's match against the Hurricanes on April 19 at Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/24/sumo/japan-sumo-association-reprimands-yokozuna-hakuho-leading-cheer-spring-basho/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-24T22:25:54+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-hakuho-a-20190425.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yokozuna Hakuho leads the crowd in a sanbon-jime cheer after winning the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament on March 24 at Edion Arena Osaka.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/24/soccer/kashima-urawa-fall-asian-champions-league-action/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-24T22:26:01+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-acl-a-20190425.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Antlers players react after their loss to Gyeongnam FC in the Asian Champions League on Wednesday in Kashima, Ibaraki Prefecture.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/24/soccer/musashi-suzuki-carries-consadole-win-nagasaki-levain-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-24T23:11:19+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/24/baseball/japanese-baseball/taishi-otas-five-hits-five-rbis-help-fighters-rout-eagles/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-24T23:19:09+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20190425.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Fighters' Taishi Ota connects on a two-run double during the fifth inning against the Eagles on Wednesday in Sapporo.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/25/more-sports/boxing-2/ryota-murata-gets-rematch-wba-middleweight-champ-rob-brant/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-25T18:41:16+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-boxing-a-20190426.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-boxing-a-20190426.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ryota Murata]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/25/more-sports/maharu-yoshimura-kasumi-ishikawa-secure-spot-worlds-mixed-doubles-podium/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-25T18:41:22+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-table-a-20190426.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan's Kasumi Ishikawa (left) hits a return to Hungary's Adam Szudi and Szandra Pergel on Wednesday as doubles partner Maharu Yoshimura looks on at the World Table Tennis Championships in Budapest.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/25/more-sports/english-proficiency-required-japan-fencers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-25T18:48:28+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20190426.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan Fencing Federation president Yuki Ota (second from left), Benesse Corporation's Tomoyuki Komiyama (far left) and JFF executives pose for photos at a Tokyo news conference on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/25/basketball/b-league/niigata-hopes-take-momentum-playoffs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-25T19:07:02+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-c-20190426.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Davante Gardner (right) and Lamont Hamilton interact with Albirex fans after a recent home game.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/25/baseball/japanese-baseball/yokohama-dena-baystars/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-25T20:22:26+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-baystars-a-20190424.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shingo Okamura, who serves as both president of the Yokohama DeNA BayStars baseball team and Yokohama Stadium Co., Ltd., looks out at the field from one of the newly built suite rooms recently.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/25/rugby/sunwolves-hope-home-crowd-can-give-big-boost-highlanders/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-25T21:46:09+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-wolves-a-20190426.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Sunwolves' Fumiaki Tanaka walks off the field after Thursday's practice at Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/25/baseball/japanese-baseball/swallows-feast-giants-pitching-rout/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-25T23:19:09+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20190426.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Swallows' Tetsuto Yamada belts a third-inning home run against the Giants on Thursday at Jingu Stadium. Yamada finished with two homers in Tokyo Yakult's 11-2 win over Yomiuri.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/25/figure-skating/hanyu-tops-best-efforts-japan-skaters-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-26T12:47:47+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jack-a-20190426.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Two-time Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu struggled with injury for the second straight season, but still made a profound impact with his competitive performances during the 2018-19 campaign.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/26/more-sports/football/cardinals-take-qb-kyler-murray-no-1-49ers-select-nick-bosa-second-pick/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-26T19:10:10+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-nfl-a-20190427.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Oklahoma QB Kyler Murray poses with commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected as the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft by the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday night. Christopher Hanewinckel /]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/26/more-sports/track-field/japan-sets-team-world-relays/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-26T19:38:05+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20190427.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yoshihide Kiryu (center), Yuki Koike (second from the right) and World Relays ambassadors pose for photos at a Tokyo news conference on Friday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/26/more-sports/gymnastics/kakeru-tanigawa-leads-mens-around-event-king-kohei-fails-qualify-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-26T22:53:53+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-gym-a-20190427.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kakeru Tanigawa competes on the pommel horse during the qualifiers for the men's all-around final at the national championships on Friday in Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture. Tanigawa, the reigning national champion, leads with 85.566 points.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/26/more-sports/kaori-icho-earns-bronze-medal-international-comeback/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-26T22:55:34+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-wrestle-a-20190427.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kaori Icho (top) competes in a women's 57-kg weight class match at the Asian Championships on Friday in Xian, China.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/27/more-sports/maharu-yoshimura-kasumi-ishikawa-fall-mixed-doubles-final-world-championships/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-27T16:25:09+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-briefs4-a-20190428.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kasumi Ishikawa (left) and Maharu Yoshimura play against the Chinese duo of Xu Xin and Liu Shiwen in the mixed doubles final at the World Table Tennis Championships in Budapest on Friday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/26/basketball/b-league/tochigi-pounds-kawasaki-playoff-opener/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-27T18:16:29+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20190427.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tochigi forward Kosuke Takeuchi shoots a layup in the fourth quarter of Friday's playoff opener against Kawasaki at Brex Arena Utsunomiya. The Brex defeated the Brave Thunders 87-57 in Game 1 of the B. League Championship quarterfinal series.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/26/rugby/highlanders-pulverize-sunwolves-super-rugby-beatdown/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-27T18:23:46+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-rugby-a-20190428-1.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Highlanders’ Jackson Hemopo runs with the ball during Friday night’s rout against the Sunwolves.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/27/soccer/j-league/oita-trinita-move-back-top-three-scoreless-draw-cerezo-osaka/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-27T18:49:14+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-jsoccer-a-20190428.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jsoccer-a-20190428.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Cerezo Osaka's Hiroshi Kiyotake boots the ball in the first half of Saturday's scoreless draw with Oita Trinita at Yanmar Stadium.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/27/baseball/japanese-baseball/giants-quash-late-rally-beat-reeling-baystars/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-27T22:18:53+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-jason-a-20190428.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20190428.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Giants reliever Ryoma Nogami records his first save in three years on Saturday afternoon, helping Yomiuri defeat the Yokohama BayStars 5-4 at Tokyo Dome.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/27/rugby/jamie-joseph-still-many-questions-wolf-packs-victory-western-force/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-27T22:19:46+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-pack-a-20190428.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Takuya Yamasawa (center) and Wolf Pack teammates celebrate a try in Saturday's warm-up match against the Western Force at Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground. The Wolf Pack won 51-38.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/27/basketball/b-league/sensational-start-propels-nagoya-past-ryukyu-series-opener/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-27T22:59:26+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-ed-a-20190428.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20190428.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nagoya guard Shuto Ando drives to the basket in the fourth quarter of Saturday's B. League Championship quarterfinal series against Ryukyu's Narito Namizato in Okinawa City. The Diamond Dolphins trounced the Golden Kings 69-53. B. LEAGUE]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/28/more-sports/sports-bodies-look-stop-abuse-coaches/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-28T20:51:10+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-bullying-a-20190429.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-bullying-a-20190429.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Former national volleyball team member Naomi Masuko speaks about the volleyball tournament she founded during a seminar in Tokyo on March 30.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/28/more-sports/gymnastics/kakeru-tanigawa-asuka-teramoto-win-japan-around-titles/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-28T20:51:15+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-gymnastics-a-20190429.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-gymnastics-a-20190429.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kakeru Tanigawa competes in the horizontal bar portion of the all-around finals of the national gymnastics championships on Sunday at Takasaki Arena.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/28/soccer/j-league/marcos-junior-lifts-persistent-f-marinos-past-antlers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-28T20:51:30+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-jleague-a-20190429.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jleague-a-20190429.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[F. Marinos players celebrate their win over Antlers at Nissan Stadium on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/28/more-sports/horse-racing/fierement-goes-distance-claim-spring-tenno-sho/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-28T20:53:17+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-horse-a-20190429.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-horse-a-20190429.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fierement (10) rushes forward ahead of Glory Vase to win the spring Tenno-sho on Sunday in Kyoto.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/28/basketball/b-league/jets-dominate-clinch-quarterfinal-series-grouses/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-28T21:42:04+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-ed-a-20190429.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20190429.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Chiba's Josh Duncan takes a shot during the fourth quarter of the Jets' win over Toyama on Sunday at Funabashi Arena.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/28/baseball/japanese-baseball/takumi-kuriyama-lifts-lions-comeback-win-buffaloes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-28T22:23:13+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-npb-a-20190429.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-npb-a-20190429.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Seibu's Takumi Kuriyama delivers an RBI single in the eighth inning of the Lions' come-from-behind win over Orix on Sunday at Kyocera Dome.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/09/12/sumo/sumo-101-emperors-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-28T23:36:31+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/sp-sumo101-a-20180913.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo101-a-20180913.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The 30-kg Emperor's Cup is awarded to the winner of each sumo tournament.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/28/more-sports/hina-hayata-mima-ito-prevail-japan-semifinal-worlds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-29T14:05:35+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-tabletennis-a-20190429.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-tabletennis-a-20190429.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mima Ito (right) and Hina Hayata compete against fellow countrywomen Hitomi Sato andHonoka Hashimoto (not pictured) on Saturday during the women's double semifinal at the ITTF World Table Tennis Championships 2019 in Budapest.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/29/more-sports/mima-ito-hina-hayata-come-short-final-world-championships/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-29T14:48:10+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-mimahina-a-20190430.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-mimahina-a-20190430.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hina Hayata (left) and Mima Ito compete during the women's doubles final at the table tennis world championships on Sunday in Budapest. The Japanese pair earned the silver medal.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/29/soccer/takahiro-sekine-scores-first-overseas-goal-salvage-draw-sint-truiden/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-29T18:09:08+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/29/basketball/b-league/brave-thunders-full-regret-latest-disappointment/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-29T19:27:37+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-kaz-a-20190430.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20190430.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kawasaki guard Ryusei Shinoyama prepares to pass during Game 2 of the team's quarterfinal series against Tochigi on Saturday at Brex Arena in Tochigi, Utsunomiya Prefecture.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/29/more-sports/judo/aaron-wolf-wins-maiden-national-judo-championship/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-29T20:58:12+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-judo-a-20190430.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-judo-a-20190430.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Aaron Wolf celebrates winning the national judo championship after beating Hirotaka Kato in Monday's final at Nippon Budokan.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/29/baseball/japanese-baseball/tatsuhiro-tamura-homers-atsuki-taneichi-solid-marines-eagles/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-29T22:20:18+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-npb-a-20190430.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-npb-a-20190430.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Lotte players celebrate their third straight win over the Eagles at Rakuten Seimei Park Miyagi on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/30/sumo/takakeisho-officially-ozeki/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-30T19:51:09+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-sumo-a-20190501.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20190501.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Takakeisho holds up the banzuke for the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament designating him as an ozeki for the first time on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/30/basketball/b-league/veteran-athletic-trainer-yusuke-nakayama-joins-lakestars-performance-supervisor/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-30T20:17:31+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-shiga-a-20190501.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-shiga-a-20190501.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Former Cleveland Cavaliers athletic trainer Yusuke Nakayama, seen with the championship trophy after the Cavaliers won the 2016 NBA Finals, is joining the Shiga Lakestars as their new performance supervisor.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/30/baseball/japanese-baseball/dragons-close-heisei-era-victory-dragons/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-30T22:35:45+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-jason-a-20190501.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20190501.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Chunichi Dragons fans support their team on Tuesday at Tokyo Dome. The Dragons defeated the Yomiuri Giants 3-1 on the final day of the Heisei Era.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/28/figure-skating/mao-asada-magnetism-artistry-ice-defined-era/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-01T09:40:12+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/n-maoheisei-a-20190429.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[n-maoheisei-a-20190429.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Figure skater Mao Asada celebrates after winning her third world championship in Saitama in March 2014.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/01/sumo/wrestlers-make-beefy-salute-first-day-japans-new-era/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-01T15:41:53+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sp-reiwa-a-20190502.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-reiwa-a-20190502.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sumo wrestlers form the characters for Reiwa at Ryogoku Kokugikan on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/01/soccer/woeful-tosu-facing-turmoil-off-pitch/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-01T18:42:17+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sp-dan-a-20190502.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-dan-a-20190502.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tosu players react after their April 14 defeat to Kawasaki at Ekimae Real Estate Stadium.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/01/baseball/japanese-baseball/giants-ace-tomoyuki-sugano-opens-reiwa-era-npb-complete-game-victory-dragons/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-01T22:32:23+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sp-jball-a-20190502.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20190502.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Giants pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano (left) and catcher Seiji Kobayashi celebrate after their win over the Dragons on Wednesday at Tokyo Dome.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/29/baseball/japanese-baseball/home-run-celebrations-becoming-commonplace-japanese-game/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-02T10:27:05+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-jason-a-20190430.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20190430.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yoshihiro Maru (left) is greeted by his teammates after hitting a home run at Jingu Stadium on April 23.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/02/rugby/jrfus-bewildering-plans-top-league-reform-spark-skepticism-opposition/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-02T19:53:44+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sp-rugby-a-20190503.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-rugby-a-20190503.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Suntory (in black), Kubota and other Japan Rugby Top League teams face an uncertain future as the Japan Rugby Football Union mulls a radical overhaul of the league's structure in the coming years.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/02/baseball/mlb/angels-shohei-ohtani-moves-closer-return/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-02T20:16:51+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sp-ohtani-a-20190503.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ohtani-a-20190503.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shohei Ohtani]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/02/baseball/japanese-baseball/hawks-lefty-kotaro-otake-collects-first-victory-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-02T21:42:49+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sp-jball-a-20190503.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20190503.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hawks southpaw Kotaro Otake faces the Eagles on Thursday at Yafuoku Dome. Otake pitched seven scoreless innings in Fukuoka SoftBank's 1-0 triumph over Tohoku Rakuten.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/30/basketball/b-league/ryukyu-pulls-away-third-quarter-eliminates-nagoya-series-deciding-game/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-03T18:53:04+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-gamer-a-20190501.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ryukyu's Ira Brown (left) and Takatoshi Furukawa defend Nagoya's Shuto Ando in Game 3 of the B. League Championship quarterfinals on Monday in Okinawa City. The Golden Kings defeated the Diamond Dolphins 67-43 to win the series.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/21/basketball/b-league/josh-peppers-michael-parker-reaping-rewards-years-hard-work-japanese-hoop-scene/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-03T18:53:35+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-bleague-a-20180522.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Chiba Jets Funabashi veteran forward Michael Parker energizes his team on offense and defense]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2007/08/24/basketball/neumann-joins-rizing/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-03T18:54:53+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/03/soccer/shinji-okazaki-part-ways-leicester-end-season-manager-brendan-rodgers-says/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-03T19:00:38+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Leicester's Shinji Okazaki is seen in a January file photo.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/03/soccer/j-league/marinos-teruhito-nakagawa-notches-lone-goal-victory-sanfrecce/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-03T19:12:12+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jsoccer-a-20190504.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Teruhito Nakagawa of Yokohama F. Marinos scores a first-half goal against Sanfrecce Hiroshima on Friday at Edion Stadium.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/11/21/sumo/keiko/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-03T22:18:46+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo101-a-20181122.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Former members of Takanohana stable, which was dissolved in October, train for the first time at Chiganoura stable on Oct. 3.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/03/baseball/japanese-baseball/fighters-pound-17-hits-clobber-lions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-03T22:25:02+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20190504.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Fighters' Yushi Shimizu clubs a two-run single in the second inning against the Lions on Friday afternoon at MetLife Dome. Hokkaido Nippon Ham routed Seibu 10-3.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/03/sumo/pictures-visit-naruto-beya/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-03T22:58:08+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[1aDSC_5003.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Wrestlers go head to head during an early morning training session at Naruto Beya, a sumo stable in Tokyo's Sumida Ward.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/03/rugby/penalties-prove-costly-sunwolves-defeat-reds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-03T23:03:00+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-super-a-20190504.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Reds' Bryce Hegarty (center) runs the ball against the Sunwolves in Brisbane, Australia on Friday night.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/04/soccer/melbourne-victorys-keisuke-honda-leaving-league-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-04T17:48:57+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-brief4-a-20190505.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Melbourne Victory's Keisuke Honda is seen in action in a recent A-League game.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/04/more-sports/football/phoenix-victorious-return/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-04T19:14:22+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-football-a-20190505.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nihon University QB Taiki Hayashi throws a 72-yard touchdown pass on the first play of the game against Nippon Sport Science University on Saturday in Tokyo.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/04/baseball/japanese-baseball/katsuya-kakunaka-seiya-inoue-deliver-clutch-hits-marines-top-fighters/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-04T20:38:42+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20190505.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Marines' Seiya Inoue hits a go-ahead single in the eighth inning on Saturday afternoon against the Fighters at Zozo Marine Stadium. Chiba Lotte edged Hokkaido Nippon Ham 3-2.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/04/basketball/b-league/nomadic-neumann-lived-incredible-basketball-life/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-04T21:31:56+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sp-ed-a-20190505.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20190505.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Former Rizing Fukuoka coach John Neumann, seen speaking to his players in a January 2008 game at Ariake Colosseum, died last week. He was 68. Neumann coached in the United States, Germany, Belgium, Greece, Cyprus, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Lebanon and China before taking over in Fukuoka.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/04/more-sports/amuro-tsuzuki-rides-waves-world-surf-league-victory-ichinomiya/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-04T21:48:29+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-surf-a-20190505.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Amuro Tsuzuki competes in the World Surf League's Ichinomiya Chiba Open on Saturday. Tsuzuki won the women's final by beating Maiko Miyasaka.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/04/basketball/b-league/alvark-jets-post-victories-semifinal-series-openers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-05T11:46:45+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-bleague-a-20190505.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Alvark Tokyo guard Genki Kojima and his teammates earned a 67-57 victory over the Ryukyu Golden Kings in Game 1 of their B. League Championship semifinal series on Saturday in Okinawa City.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/04/soccer/j-league/spirited-attacking-produces-1-1-draw-bellmare-grampus/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-05T11:50:31+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-dan-a-20190505.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Bellmare's Ryogo Yamasaki scores on a first-half penalty kick against Grampus on Saturday in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/26/rugby/general-ticket-sales-2019-rugby-world-cup-start-may/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-05T18:36:20+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/05/soccer/j-league/tosu-manager-lluis-carreras-leaves-club-dire-start-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-05T20:16:46+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sp-tosu-a-20190506.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-tosu-a-20190506.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Manager Lluis Carreras was dismissed by Sagan Tosu on Sunday after the team earned just one win in the J. League first divison's opening 10 rounds.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/05/baseball/japanese-baseball/tatsuya-imai-pitches-first-career-shutout-lions-blank-eagles/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-05T21:03:25+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sp-npb-a-20190506.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-npb-a-20190506.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Lions pitcher Tatsuya Imai reacts after throwing his first professional shutout on Sunday at Metlife Dome. Seibu won 4-0 over the Eagles.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/05/more-sports/boxing-2/ryuichi-funai-outclassed-ibf-super-flyweight-champ-jerwin-ancajas/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-05T21:18:39+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-boxing-a-20190506.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan's Ryuichi Funai (left) defends himself against Jerwin Ancajas of the Philippines during their 12-round Super Flyweight IBF World Title fight in Stockton, California, on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/05/figure-skating/rika-kihira-working-encore-stunning-first-senior-international-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-05T22:36:04+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kihira-a-20190506.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Rika Kihira won six international events during her first season on the senior international circuit.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/05/basketball/b-league/jets-oust-brex-clinch-championship-berth/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-06T09:37:04+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sp-ed-a-20190506.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20190506.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Chiba's Gavin Edwards (second from left) blocks a shot by the Brex's Seiji Ikaruga during the third quarter on Sunday in Funabashi, Chiba Prefecture.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/06/more-sports/horse-racing/trump-slams-kentucky-derby-result-political-correctness-winning-horse-disqualified/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-06T10:50:44+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sp-trerby-a-20190507.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-trerby-a-20190507.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Flavien Prat rides Country House (20) , Tyler Gaffalione is aboard War of Will (1) , Luis Saez is aboard Maximum Security (7) and John Velazquez rides Code of Honor (13) during the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/06/more-sports/track-field/yuki-kawauchi-fiancee-yuko-mizuguchi-win-titles-vancouver-marathon/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-06T17:42:09+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sp-kawauchi-a-20190507.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kawauchi-a-20190507.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yuki Kawauchi (left) and Yuko Mizuguchi pose during an event in Tokyo in April. The pair of runners, who are engaged, won the men's and women's titles, respectively, at the Vancouver Marathon on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/06/baseball/mlb/kenta-maeda-avoids-loss-dodgers-fall-padres/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-06T18:20:19+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-mlb-a-20190507.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dodgers starter Kenta Maeda pitches against the Padres during the first inning on Sunday in San Diego.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/06/soccer/yuto-nagatomos-galatasaray-beats-shinji-kagawa-besiktas-istanbul-derby/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-06T20:26:02+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sp-nagatomo-a-20190507.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-nagatomo-a-20190507.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Galatasaray's Yuto Nagatomo (center) celebrates with teammates after their win over Besiktas on Sunday in Instanbul.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/06/basketball/b-league/jets-brex-reap-benefits-b-leagues-top-rivalry/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-06T22:00:17+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sp-kaz-a-20190507.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20190507.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yuki Togashi (2) and the Jets greet fans after their win over the Brex in Game 1 of their semifinal series on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/06/baseball/japanese-baseball/hawks-knock-around-buffaloes-starter-andrew-albers-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-06T22:42:27+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sp-jball-a-20190507.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20190507.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hawks slugger Alfredo Despaigne homers off Buffaloes starter Andrew Albers during the first inning on Monday at Yafuoku Dome.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/02/basketball/b-league/chiba-set-semifinal-clash-tochigi-ryukyu-faces-tokyo/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-06T23:17:46+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sp-ed-a-20190503.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20190503.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Chiba Jets guard Yuki Togashi has played a key role in the team's run to the playoff semifinals, including last weekend's sweep of the Toyama Grouses at Funabashi Arena.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/07/basketball/b-league/jets-star-yuki-togashi-impresses-former-texas-legends-coach-tyler-gatlin/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-07T18:25:35+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sp-kaz-a-20190508.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20190508.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Chiba Jets guard Yuki Togashi and Stockton Kings assistant coach Tyler Gatlin pose for a photo after Game 2 of the B. League playoff semifinals at Funabashi Arena on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/07/baseball/mlb/shohei-ohtani-expected-return-dh-tigers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-07T18:51:37+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sp-ohtani-a-20190508.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ohtani-a-20190508.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shohei Ohtani]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/01/29/baseball/new-generation-celebrates-legacy-vancouver-asahi/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-07T20:02:15+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/sp-asahi-a-20180130.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-asahi-a-20180130.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Vancouver Asahi are seen in a file photo taken in 1940. Koichi Kaminishi, the last living member of the team, is pictured in the back row, second from left.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2017/10/13/basketball/memories-war-profound-effect-meschery/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-07T20:03:09+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/sp-ed-a-20171014.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20171014.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Former NBA forward Tom Meschery, seen here in 2012, is one of six players to have their number retired by the Golden State Warriors.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/07/basketball/b-league/alvark-outplay-golden-kings-semifinal-series-finale-advance-title-game-jets/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-07T23:02:53+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sp-ed-a-20190508.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20190508.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Alvark guard Seiya Ando shoots a layup in the first quarter against the Golden Kings on Tuesday in Game 3 of the B. League Championships semifinals in Okinawa City. Tokyo beat Ryukyu 72-60.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/07/soccer/reds-triumph-frontale-earn-draw-asian-champions-league/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-07T23:15:27+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ACL-a-20190508.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Urawa Reds' Shinzo Koroki controls the ball against Buriram United in an Asian Champions League Group G match on Tuesday in Buriram, Thailand.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/07/baseball/japanese-baseball/dragons-yudai-ono-tosses-three-hit-shutout-fans-13-batters-rout-carp/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-07T23:23:57+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20190508.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dragons starter Yudai Ono fires a pitch in Tuesday's game against the Carp at Nagoya Dome. Ono fanned 13 batters in Nagoya's 6-0 victory over Hiroshima.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/08/more-sports/swimming/rikako-ikee-opens-official-website-says-leukemia-treatment-proceeding-smoothly/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-08T14:02:03+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ikee-b-20190509.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan's Rikako Ikee holds up her gold medal after winning the women's 50-meter freestyle final during the swimming competition at the 18th Asian Games in Jakarta last August.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/08/soccer/j-league/trio-young-j-leaguers-debut-samurai-blue-next-month/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-08T17:38:36+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-dan-a-20190509.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tokyo's Takefusa Kubo (center) dribbles between two Gamba players on Saturday at Panasonic Stadium Suita.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/08/soccer/hiroshima-beats-guangzhou-reach-asian-champions-league-knockout-stage/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-08T22:23:19+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-acl-a-20190509.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hiroshima players react after taking the lead against Guangzhou during their Asian Champions League match on Wednesday in Hiroshima.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/08/baseball/japanese-baseball/rookie-ryosuke-tatsumi-hits-sayonara-double-eagles-rally-stun-hawks/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-08T22:57:24+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20190509.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Eagles players pour water on Ryosuke Tatsumi (center) after their walk-off win over the Hawks on Wednesday in Sendai.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/05/26/basketball/b-league/alvark-capture-b-league-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-08T23:18:11+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sp-ed-a-20180527.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20180527.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tokyo Alvark players celebrate after defeating the Chiba Jets Funabashi in the B. League Championship Final on Saturday at Yokohama Arena.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/08/soccer/j-league/yokohama-routs-sapporo-levain-cup-tilt/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-08T23:20:03+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/09/sumo/hakuho-pulls-summer-basho-arm-injury/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-09T15:20:11+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sp-hakuho-a-20190510.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-hakuho-a-20190510.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hakuho]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/09/basketball/b-league/alvark-jets-set-battle-title-tilt/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-09T18:13:21+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20190510.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Guard Genki Kojima helped the Alvark Tokyo return to the B. League title game.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/09/sumo/sumo-attracts-famous-politicians-seeking-public-affection-attention/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-09T19:51:37+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-john-a-20190510.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Prime Minister Shinzo Abe presents the Prime Minister's Trophy to yokozuna Hakuho in 2014.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/09/basketball/nba/rui-hachimura-opts-skip-nba-draft-combine-report/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-09T19:51:46+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-rui-a-20190510.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Gonzaga star Rui Hachimura, the West Coast Conference Player of the Year, averaged 20.6 points and 6.7 rebounds per game this season.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/09/figure-skating/salute-hanyu-u-s-ballet-troupe-paying-tribute-legend/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-09T21:42:19+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jack-a-20190510.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yuzuru Hanyu skates to "Notte Stellata" at the Pyeongchang Olympics Exhibition Gala.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/09/baseball/japanese-baseball/koji-oshiros-two-run-blast-powers-buffaloes-past-fighters/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-09T23:00:07+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sp-jball-a-20190510.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20190510.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Buffaloes' Koji Oshiro (center) is congratulated by teammates after hitting a two-run home run in the third inning on Thursday against the Fighters at Sapporo Dome. Orix beat Hokkaido Nippon Ham 2-1. KYODO]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/09/olympics/summer-olympics/application-period-2020-tokyo-olympics-ticket-lottery-begins-japan-residents/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-10T09:35:30+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-olympics-b-20190510.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Comedienne Naomi Watanabe and BMX rider Rimu Nakamura hold a sign showing the application period for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics ticket lottery during a promotional event held in Tokyo on Thursday. The application period officially started the same day.  kyodo]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/10/basketball/b-league/alvark-jets-ready-marquee-showdown/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-10T17:54:26+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20190511.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Chiba Jets guard Yuki Togashi goes up for a layup during Friday's practice at Yokohama Arena ahead of Saturday's B. League Championship final.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/10/baseball/japanese-baseball/marines-pound-hawks-starter-shota-takeda-improve-16-16/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-10T23:09:06+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sp-jball-a-20190511.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20190511.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Marines designated hitter Daichi Suzuki drives in a run in the second inning on Friday against the Hawks at Yafuoku Dome. Suzuki went 3-for-4 with two RBIs in Chiba Lotte's 9-1 victory over Fukuoka SoftBank.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/10/baseball/mlb/angels-shohei-ohtani-gets-first-two-hits-season-rout-tigers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-10T23:09:35+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-mlb-a-20190511.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strokes a single against the Tigers in the third inning on Thursday in Detroit.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/10/more-sports/surfers-eye-2020-games-enjoying-ride/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-11T09:48:28+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sp-surfing-a-20190511.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-surfing-a-20190511.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shino Matsuda competes in the Japan Open last weekend at Tsurigasaki Beach in Ichinomiya, Chiba Prefecture.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/11/basketball/b-league/b-league-korean-basketball-league-cement-new-partnership/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-11T19:48:43+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sp-kaz-bball-a-20190512.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-bball-a-20190512.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Korean Basketball League commissioner Lee Jung-dae (left) and B. League commissioner Masaaki Okawa pose for photos after announcing a partnership between their respective leagues during a news conference on Saturday at Yokohama Arena.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/11/baseball/japanese-baseball/yuya-yanagi-tosses-gem-dragons-cage-tigers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-11T21:47:04+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sp-jball-a-20190512.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20190512.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dragons starter Yuya Yanagi pitches against the Tigers on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/11/soccer/j-league/struggling-sagan-tosu-gives-fans-something-cheer-win-gamba-osaka/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-11T21:50:21+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sp-jsoccer-a-20190512.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jsoccer-a-20190512.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sagan Tosu's Isaac Cuenca (right) celebrates with Akito Fukuta after scoring the opening goal of his club's win over Gamba Osaka on Saturday afternoon.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/11/basketball/b-league/alvark-spark-plug-yudai-baba-rises-occasion-b-league-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-11T22:33:34+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sp-baba-a-20190512.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-baba-a-20190512.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Alvark's Yudai Baba (right) is guarded by the Jets' Shigehiro Taguchi during the B. League final on Saturday at Yokohama Arena.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/09/sumo/kakuryu-emerges-clear-favorite-capture-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-12T17:28:09+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sp-sumo-a-20190510.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20190510.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kakuryu (right), seen in the Spring Basho, will be the lone yokozuna competing in the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/12/basketball/b-league/alphas-reach-b2-swatting-bee-trains/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-12T18:35:38+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sp-kaz-a-20190513.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20190513.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Koshigaya forward Josh Peppers (right) drives in against the Trains on Sunday at Yokohama Arena.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/12/rugby/sunwolves-errors-ruthlessly-exploited-brumbies/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-12T21:48:49+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-rugby-a-20190513.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Sunwolves' Gerhard van den Heever (left) tackles the Brumbies' Tom Banks during their Super Rugby match on Sunday in Canberra.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/12/soccer/j-league/antlers-beat-struggling-vissel-kobe-serginho-goal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-12T21:49:00+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sp-jleague-a-20190513.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jleague-a-20190513.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kashima Antlers' Serginho celebrates after scoring against Vissel on Sunday at Kobe's Noevir Stadium.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/12/baseball/japanese-baseball/hawks-blow-lead-7th-marines-claim-series/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-12T21:49:07+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sp-npb-a-20190513.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-npb-a-20190513.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Lotte's Shogo Nakamura throws his bat after hitting an RBI single in the seventh inning against the Hawks on Sunday at Yafuoku Dome.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/12/sumo/basho-reports/kakuryu-gets-off-winning-start/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-12T22:16:18+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sp-sumo-a-20190513.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20190513.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yokozuna Kakuryu (right) shoves out Mitakeumi during their bout on the first day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/13/sumo/donald-trump-present-trophy-winner-summer-grand-sumo-tournament/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-13T11:00:45+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sp-trump-a-20190514.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-trump-a-20190514.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[U.S. President Donald Trump gives a thumbs up during a Celebration of Military Mothers event on Friday in Washington. Trump is expected to present a trophy to the winner of the Summer Basho on May 26 at Ryogoku Kokugikan.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/11/basketball/b-league/alvark-prevail-title-thriller/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-13T11:15:51+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sp-ed-a-20190512.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20190512.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Alvark Tokyo players celebrate after defeating the Chiba Jets Funabashi in the B. League final at Yokohama Arena on Saturday afternoon.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/12/more-sports/track-field/abdul-hakim-sani-brown-becomes-second-japanese-break-10-second-barrier/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-13T12:07:27+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sp-track-a-20190513.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-track-a-20190513.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Abdul Hakim Sani Brown (center) competes during the 100-meter event at the SEC championships on Saturday in Fayetteville, Arkansas.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/12/sumo/political-power-stables-embedded-system-clans/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-13T12:36:34+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sp-sumo101-a-20190513.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo101-a-20190513.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Current Japan Sumo Association Chairman Hakkaku (center) is a member of the Takasago Ichimon.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2019-05-13T14:57:16+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2019-05-13T19:56:08+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2019-05-13T21:06:14+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[The "Home Run Jizo" sits on the grounds at Kaitokuji temple.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2019-05-13T22:05:25+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ikioi (left) and Ishiura fall out of the ring during their bout on the second day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on Monday at Ryogoku Kokugikan. Ishiura won the match.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2019-05-13T22:59:00+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2019-05-14T16:20:49+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2019-05-14T16:45:38+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Normcore (4) captures the Victoria Mile at Tokyo Racecourse on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2019-05-14T17:27:40+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Former world champion Formula One driver Michael Schumacher , seen in a 2004 file photo, will be the subject of a new documentary by two German filmmakers in a production fully supported by his family.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2019-05-14T19:21:07+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yokozuna Kakuryu (left) and No. 1 maegashira Kotoshogiku tumble out of the ring at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2019-05-14T23:00:33+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Fighters' Kohei Arihara delivers a pitch in Tuesday afternoon's game against the Eagles in Sendai. Hokkaido Nippon Ham routed Tohoku Rakuten 13-1.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2019-05-15T20:09:37+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Eagles celebrate after defeating the Fighters on Wednesday in Sendai.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2019-05-16T09:53:51+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2019-05-16T13:27:21+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ozeki Takakeisho reacts after injuring his right knee on Wednesday during his victory over Mitakeumi at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament. KYODO]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2019-05-16T13:39:43+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2019-05-16T17:55:46+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2019-05-16T18:56:26+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[The influx of foreign sumo fans interested in watching training sessions is presenting problems for the stables, some of which have banned visitors.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2019-05-16T18:57:24+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sumo goods and collectibles that were once difficult for fans to obtain have become easier to acquire in recent years thanks to the internet.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2019-05-16T18:57:32+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2019-05-16T18:57:41+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Each sumo stable has a party following the final day of each basho.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2019-05-16T18:58:20+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan national team forward Rui Hachimura left Gonzaga University after his junior season to pursue a career in the NBA.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2019-05-16T19:04:00+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2019-05-16T19:04:37+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jack-a-20190403.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Coach Rafael Arutunian's partnership with Nathan Chen has resulted in two world titles and two Grand Prix Final crowns.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/29/more-sports/teenager-waka-sonoda-taking-aim-olympic-archery-berth/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-16T19:04:46+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Up-and-coming archer Waka Sonoda, 16, hopes to represent Japan at the World Archery Championships in June.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2019-05-16T19:04:52+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Sunwolves were informed last week that the team would not be a part of the Super Rugby competition after the 2020 season.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2019-05-16T19:04:57+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-surf-a-20190329.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kanoa Igarashi is competing on the World Surf League's Men's Championship Tour this season. Igarashi, who made his tour debut in 2016, is seeking to earn a spot on the Japan Olympic team for the 2020 Tokyo Games.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/28/baseball/japanese-baseball/central-league-clubs-enter-2019-hoping-dethrone-carp/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-16T19:05:05+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-clpreview-a-20190329.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Giants' Hayato Sakamoto has been one of the CL's top players for several seasons.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/15/sumo/sumo-101-closed-stables/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-16T19:05:21+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo101-a-20190316.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[No. 12 maegashira Yoshikaze (left) battles with No. 15 Kotoeko on Friday at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/15/rugby/back-row-forward-ben-gunter-seeking-give-sunwolves-physical-edge-reds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-16T19:05:27+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sp-sunwolves-a-20190316.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sunwolves-a-20190316.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sunwolves players train at Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground on Friday, a day before their Super Rugby match against the Queensland Reds.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/16/rugby/scotlands-stuart-hogg-looks-ahead-rematch-brave-blossoms/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-16T19:07:06+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-andrew-a-20190517.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Stuart Hogg falls on Japan's Hendrik Tui during a match at Ajinomoto Stadium in 2016.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/16/sumo/basho-reports/trio-tied-lead-summer-basho/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-16T19:26:18+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20190517.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[No. 11 maegashira Tochiozan (right) battles No. 13 Chiyomaru on Thursday at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament. Tochiozan won the bout.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/16/basketball/b-league/jets-star-yuki-togashi-looks-back-banner-season-expresses-excitement-future/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-16T20:14:53+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sp-kaz-a-20190517.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20190517.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Chiba Jets Funabashi guard Yuki Togashi receives the B. League MVP award on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/16/baseball/japanese-baseball/shota-hiranuma-lifts-fighters-rbi-double-seventh-earns-first-post-game-hero-interview/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-16T22:52:19+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20190517.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Fighters' Shota Hiranuma hits an RBI double in the seventh inning against the Eagles on Thursday night at Tokyo Dome. Hokkaido Nippon Ham topped Tohoku Rakuten 2-0.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/17/sumo/sumo-101-online-sumo-games/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-17T16:57:32+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sp-sumo101-a-20190518.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo101-a-20190518.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Online sumo games have been around for several years and provide tough challenges for gamers who compete in them.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/17/baseball/japanese-baseball/tigers-pierce-johnson-striving-improve-japanese/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-17T18:16:55+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20190518.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hanshin Tigers reliever Pierce Johnson has been a solid contributor out of the bullpen for the team this season.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/17/sumo/basho-reports/title-chase-two-unbeatens/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-17T19:27:51+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20190518.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yokozuna Kakuryu (right) battles No. 2 maegashira Daieisho on Friday at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/25/basketball/former-nba-player-rowsom-makes-smooth-return-toshiba-assistant-coach/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-17T20:19:24+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p26-kaz-a-20150426.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Quality team: Led by head coach Takuya Kita (left) and assistant Brian Rowsom (right), the Toshiba Brave Thunders are 37-13 and have qualified for the upcoming NBL playoffs.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/17/basketball/b-league/revamp-b-league-make-reiwa/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-17T20:20:55+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sp-ed-a-20190518.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20190518.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Alvark center Alex Kirk reacts after scoring an early basket against the Jets.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/17/soccer/j-league/frontale-salvage-home-draw-grampus/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-17T22:55:43+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sp-dan-a-20190518.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-dan-a-20190518.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kawasaki Frontale's Leandro Damiao celebrates his second-half goal against Nagoya Grampus on Friday night at Todoroki Stadium. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/17/baseball/japanese-baseball/akiyoshi-katsuno-loses-shutout-sixth-inning-dragons-fall-giants/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-17T23:07:23+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20190518.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dragons hurler Akiyoshi Katsuno reacts after giving up a hit in the sixth inning against the Giants on Friday at Nagoya Dome. Yomiuri defeated Chunichi 4-1.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/18/sumo/sumo-101-endorsements/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-18T18:34:38+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sp-sumo101-a-20190519.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo101-a-20190519.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Both Japanese and foreign sumo wrestlers have been hired to endorse products through the years.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/18/rugby/rugby-world-cup-ticket-sales-resume-matches/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-18T19:00:26+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/18/soccer/j-league/fc-tokyo-continues-superb-start-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-18T21:16:19+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sp-dan-b-20190519.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-dan-b-20190519.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[FC Tokyo's Takefusa Kubo scores against Consadole Sapporo in the second half on Saturday at Ajinomoto Stadium.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/18/sumo/basho-reports/kakuryu-tochinoshin-tied-lead/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-18T21:22:38+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20190519.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yokozuna Kakuryu (right) battles No. 3 maegashira Chiyotairyu on Saturday at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/18/baseball/japanese-baseball/hawks-kodai-senga-fans-nine-improves-5-0/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-18T21:46:42+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20190519.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hawks hurler Kodai Senga pitches against the Fighters on Saturday at Kumamoto Fujisakidai Stadium. Fukuoka SoftBank edged Hokkaido Nippon Ham 2-1.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/18/more-sports/gymnastics/asuka-teramoto-wins-nhk-cup-womens-title-third-time/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-18T22:58:35+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sp-gym-a-20190519.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-gym-a-20190519.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Asuka Teramoto performs her floor exercise at the NHK Cup on Saturday at Musashino Forest Sport Plaza. Teramoto won the women's competition.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/19/soccer/shinji-kagawa-scores-besiktas-loss-trabzonspor/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-19T19:36:43+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kagawa-a-20190520.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shinji Kagawa (center) is congratulated by his Besiktas teammates after scoring against Trabzonspor on Saturday in Trabzon, Turkey.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/19/baseball/mlb/shohei-ohtani-helps-ice-angels-win-two-run-homer/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-19T19:36:47+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-mlb-a-20190520.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (right) is congratulated by teammate Mike Trout after hitting a two-run home run against the Royals on Saturday in Anaheim, California.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/19/sumo/sumo-101-tachiai/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-19T19:36:50+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sp-sumo101-a-20190520.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo101-a-20190520.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Takayasu (right) faces off against Shodai during a training session on Jan. 6 in Tokyo.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/19/more-sports/boxing-2/naoya-inoue-dominates-emmanuel-rodriguez-win-second-world-bantamweight-belt/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-19T19:36:57+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sp-boxing-a-20190520.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-boxing-a-20190520.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Naoya Inoue celebrates after defeating Emmanuel Rodriguez for the IBF world bantamweight title on Saturday in Glasgow, Scotland.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/19/sumo/basho-reports/kakuryu-tochinoshin-fall-day-8/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-19T21:13:05+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20190520.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Endo (right) defeats Tochinoshin on the eighth day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/19/more-sports/gymnastics/kakeru-tanigawa-wins-first-nhk-cup-qualifies-worlds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-19T21:13:15+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sp-gymnastics-a-20190520.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-gymnastics-a-20190520.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kakeru Tanigawa performs a vault at the NHK Cup on Sunday at Musashino Forest Sports Plaza in Tokyo.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/19/baseball/japanese-baseball/rookie-lion-wataru-matsumoto-beats-buffaloes-pro-debut/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-19T21:44:44+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-npb-a-20190520.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Lions starter Wataru Matsumoto pitches against the Buffaloes on Sunday at Kyocera Dome.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/19/baseball/japanese-baseball/eagles-jabari-blash-heeding-shohei-ohtanis-advice-early-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-19T22:00:57+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20190520.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Jabari Blash watches his two-run home run against the Fighters on May 15 in Sendai.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/19/more-sports/horse-racing/top-pick-loves-wins-japanese-oaks/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-19T22:41:51+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-horse-a-20190520.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Loves Only You (left) pulls ahead of Curren Bouquetd'or during the Japanese Oaks at Tokyo Racecourse on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/19/more-sports/boxing-2/reiya-konishi-stumbles-second-world-title-fight/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-19T22:42:37+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sp-konishi-a-20190520.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-konishi-a-20190520.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Reiya Konishi (right) fights Felix Alvarado on Sunday at the Kobe Portopia Hotel in an IBF light flyweight championship bout.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/20/sumo/basho-reports/yokozuna-kakuryu-bounces-back-ninth-day/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-20T20:26:03+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sp-sumo-a-20190521.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20190521.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yokozuna Kakuryu (right) battles Okinoumi on the ninth day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/20/baseball/japanese-baseball/pitcher-koji-uehara-retire/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-20T20:26:10+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sp-uehara-b-20190521.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-uehara-b-20190521.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Red Sox reliever Koji Uehara jumps into the arms of catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia after the final out of the 2013 ALCS against the Tigers on Oct. 19, 2013, in Boston.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/20/more-sports/nozomi-okuhara-rescues-japan-early-exit-mixed-team-world-championships/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-20T21:30:05+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sp-badminton-a-20190521.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-badminton-a-20190521.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nozomi Okuhara hits a return against Russia's Natalia Perminova during their women's singles match at the Sudirman Cup world badminton championships in Nanning, China, on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/21/more-sports/yuko-takahashi-shows-promise-yokohama-triathlon/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-21T20:07:46+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sp-kaz-a-20190522.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20190522.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yuko Takahashi finished a career-best fourth at the World Triathlon Series in Yokohama on Saturday afternoon.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/21/sumo/basho-reports/three-wrestlers-tied-lead-9-1/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-21T20:08:21+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sp-sumo-a-20190522.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20190522.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yokozuna Kakuryu (top) sends No. 4 maegashira Abi to defeat on Tuesday at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/21/sumo/sumo-101-small-rikishi/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-21T22:11:32+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sp-sumo101-a-20190522.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo101-a-20190522.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Diminutive Mainoumi fells the gigantic Konishiki at the 1994 Kyushu Basho in Fukuoka. Mainoumi won sumo's Technique Prize five times during his career.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/21/soccer/urawa-cruises-past-beijing-reach-asian-champions-league-knockout-stage/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-21T22:54:45+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ACL-a-20190522.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Urawa's Yuki Muto celebrates after scoring a goal against Beijing Guoan in an Asian Champions League Group G match on Tuesday at Saitama Stadium.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/21/baseball/japanese-baseball/carps-yusuke-nomura-tosses-seven-scoreless-innings-series-opening-triumph-dragons/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-21T23:11:13+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Carp starter Yusuke Nomura fires a pitch in Tuesday's game against the Dragons at Miyoshi Stadium. Hiroshima topped Chunchi 3-2.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/22/baseball/japanese-baseball/hawks-negotiations-top-american-amateur-prospect-carter-stewart/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-22T18:20:15+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Carter Stewart wears a Braves uniform after being selected in the eighth round of the 2018 MLB Draft last October in Secaucus, New Jersey.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/22/sumo/basho-reports/asanoyama-takes-lead-rivals-slip/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-22T20:08:34+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20190523.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sekiwake Tochinoshin reacts after losing his bout against No. 4 maegashira Abi on Day 11 of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/22/sumo/sumo-101-large-rikishi/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-22T20:08:50+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo101-a-20190523.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Russian rikishi Orora, weighing in at 294 kg prior to his 2018 retirement, was the heaviest wrestler in professional sumo history.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/22/soccer/hiroshima-spoils-keisuke-hondas-victory-farewell/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-22T22:53:44+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jsoccer-a-20190523.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Melbourne's Keisuke Honda controls the ball during his team's Asian Champions League match against Hiroshima on Wednesday in Melbourne, Australia.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/22/soccer/j-league/j2-side-nagasaki-reaches-levain-cup-playoff-round/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-22T23:05:18+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-cup-a-20190523.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[V-Varen's Yu Hasegawa (17) celebrates with his teammates after scoring against Marinos during their Levain Cup match on Wednesday in Nagasaki.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/22/baseball/japanese-baseball/daichi-osera-tsubasa-aizawa-carry-red-hot-carp-ninth-straight-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-22T23:05:35+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20190523.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Carp starter Daichi Osera (left) and catcher Tsubasa Aizawa walk off the field after their win over the Dragons on Wednesday in Hiroshima.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/22/soccer/blown-call-leaves-japanese-soccer-world-scrambling-enact-reforms/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-23T13:12:56+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-dan-a-20190523.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shonan Bellmare head coach Cho Kwi-jea argues with referee Yudai Yamamoto (center) after he failed to correctly award Daiki Sugioka's goal on Friday at Saitama Stadium.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/23/basketball/nba/warriors-owner-joe-lacob-confident-team-will-keep-kevin-durant-klay-thompson/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-23T17:44:06+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-nba-a-20190524.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The main priority for the Golden State Warriors in the offseason will be retaining free agent superstar Kevin Durant.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/23/basketball/b-league/alvark-coach-luka-pavicevic-instills-confidence-approach/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-23T18:44:13+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20190524.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Alvark Tokyo coach Luka Pavicevic (center) and dynamic guard Daiki Tanaka exemplify the two-time B. League champion's strong bond.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/23/sumo/sumo-101-yobidashi-ring-announcers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-23T19:28:22+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo101-a-20190524.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kohei performs his duties at the 2018 Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/23/sumo/basho-reports/kakuryu-back-tie-first-place/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-23T19:28:29+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20190524.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[No. 10 maegashira Onosho defeats No. 14 Enho on Thursday at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/23/baseball/mlb/former-baystars-pitcher-yujo-kitagata-joins-dodgers-minor-league-deal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-23T21:40:57+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yujo Kitagata]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/23/olympics/iocs-john-coates-pleased-tokyo-2020s-progress-managing-issues-traffic-congestion/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-23T21:41:02+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[John Coates (left), chairman of the IOC Coordination Commission, and Tokyo 2020 President Yoshiro Mori listen to a question during a news conference on Thursday at Tokyo 2020 headquarters.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/20/baseball/japanese-baseball/stankas-family-reunited-64-mvp-trophy/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-23T22:34:26+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20190521.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Joe Stanka's MVP trophy.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/23/basketball/b-league/high-scoring-forward-thomas-kennedy-joins-hiroshima-dragonflies/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-23T22:51:37+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kennedy-a-20190524.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Gunma star Thomas Kennedy led the B. League second division in scoring (27.9 points per game) this past season.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/23/baseball/japanese-baseball/kento-itohara-delivers-walk-off-single-tigers-complete-series-sweep-swallows/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-23T23:07:53+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Tigers' Kento Itohara hits a game-winning single in the ninth inning against the Swallows at Koshien Stadium on Thursday night. Hanshin won 1-0.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/24/olympics/morinari-watanabe-takes-helm-tokyo-2020-boxing-competition/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-24T16:00:43+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[International Gymnastics Federation president Morinari Watanabe, who has been appointed by the IOC to organize the boxing competition at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, speaks to reporters on Thursday. DAN ORLOWITZ]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/24/sumo/sumo-101-mongolians/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-24T17:24:16+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo101-a-20190525.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yokozuna Hakuho has continued a tradition of success by Mongolians in sumo with his domination of the sport.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/23/soccer/takefusa-kubo-17-named-japans-senior-national-squad-first-time/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-24T18:06:08+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-JFA-a-20190524.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Takefusa Kubo]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/24/soccer/samurai-blue-boss-hajime-moriyasu-selects-squad-olympic-hopefuls-copa-america/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-24T18:10:33+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-team-a-20190525.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu speaks at a news conference on Friday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/24/rugby/sunwolves-hope-amanaki-lelei-mafi-can-lead-team-upset-rebels/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-24T19:25:44+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sp-wolves-a-20190525.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-wolves-a-20190525.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sunwolves players practice on Friday, a day before the team's Super Rugby match against the visiting Melbourne Rebels at Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/24/sumo/basho-reports/asanoyama-takes-lead-judges-reverse-decision/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-24T19:41:27+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20190525.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ozeki Takayasu (left) forces yokozuna Kakuryu out of the ring on Friday at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/24/more-sports/horse-racing/japanese-derby-stands-one-racings-big-events/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-24T20:50:51+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-derby-a-20190525.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Saturnalia (right) won Satsuki-sho last month at Nakayama Racecourse in Funabashi, Chiba Prefecture. The undefeated Saturnalia is a heavy favorite in the Japanese Derby on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/24/more-sports/horse-racing/many-ways-enjoy-derby-day/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-24T20:51:59+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-tips-a-20190525.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fifth-pick Wagnerian (left), ridden by Yuichi Fukunaga, won last year's Japanese Derby in 2 minutes, 23.6 seconds at Tokyo Racecourse.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/24/basketball/injury-setbacks-manami-fujioka-sanae-motokawa-enjoying-chance-compete-national-team/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-24T21:04:54+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20190525.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Point guard Manami Fujioka dribbles during a Japan women's national team practice at the National Training Center in Tokyo on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/24/baseball/japanese-baseball/carp-crush-giants-extend-winning-streak-10/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-24T23:15:22+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20190525.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Carp slugger Xavier Batista belts a fourth-inning solo home run against the Giants on Friday night at Tokyo Dome. Batista hit two homers in Hiroshima's 8-3 victory over Yomiuri.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/24/figure-skating/satoko-miyahara-enhances-benoit-richauds-growing-influence-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-25T11:13:02+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jack-a-20190525.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Four-time national champion and two-time world medalist Satoko Miyahara joins a list of Japanese skaters to have programs choreographed by Benoit Richaud.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/25/basketball/nba/warriors-kevin-durant-unlikely-game-1/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-25T17:31:54+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-nba-a-20190526.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Golden State Warriors superstar Kevin Durant is listed as doubtful for Game 1 of the NBA Finals with a calf injury. USA TODAY / VIA REUTERS]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/25/tennis/clay-big-challenge-naomi-osaka/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-25T17:42:28+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-tennis-a-20190526.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Naomi Osaka will be looking to win her third straight Grand Slam title when the French Open starts on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/25/sumo/sumo-101-controversial-decisions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-25T17:44:00+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/25/more-sports/golf/nasa-hataoka-cards-second-round-67-sits-two-strokes-off-lead-pure-silk-championship/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-25T18:23:32+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-briefs2-a-20190526.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nasa Hataoka putts on the 15th hole in the second round of the Pure Silk Championship on Friday at Kingsmill Resort.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/25/rugby/rebels-crush-sunwolves/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-25T18:47:09+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-rugby-a-20190526.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Rebels' Dane Haylett Petty is tackled by the Sunwolves in Super Rugby action on Saturday afternoon in Tokyo.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/25/more-sports/kanoa-igarashi-triumphs-first-time-world-surf-leagues-championship-tour/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-25T19:50:16+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-surf-a-20190526.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kanoa Igarashi competes in the World Surf League's Championship Tour event on Saturday in Bali.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/25/soccer/j-league/late-cerezo-osaka-goal-sends-fc-tokyo-first-defeat-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-25T19:50:24+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jsoccer-a-20190526.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Cerezo Osaka's Bruno Mendes celebrates his second-half goal against FC Tokyo on Saturday at Yanmar Stadium.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/25/baseball/japanese-baseball/hawks-finalize-deal-highly-touted-amateur-pitcher-carter-stewart/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-25T20:22:13+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-briefs4-a-20190526.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Carter Stewart]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/25/baseball/japanese-baseball/southpaw-starter-kris-johnson-helps-carp-extend-winning-streak-11-games/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-25T22:45:21+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20190526.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Carp left-hander Kris Johnson pitches against the Giants on Saturday at Tokyo Dome. Hiroshima beat Yomiuri 7-5.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/25/olympics/olympic-paralympic-athletes-join-4600-person-walk-promote-2020-games/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-25T23:11:39+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-walk-a-20190526.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Former Olympic judo silver medalist Shinichi Shinohara (second from left) interacts with participants during a public walking event near Tokyo Bay on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/25/sumo/basho-reports/asanoyama-captures-first-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-26T17:57:39+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20190526.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[No. 8 maegashira Asanoyama forces out ozeki Goeido on Saturday at the Summer Basho.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/26/soccer/j-league/sanfrecce-find-scoring-touch-reds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-26T20:44:35+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jleague-a-20190527.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sanfrecce's Rhayner scores the team's third goal against Urawa on Sunday at Saitama Stadium.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/26/more-sports/horse-racing/roger-barows-wins-derby/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-26T20:46:30+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-derby-a-20190527.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Jockey Suguru Hamanaka celebrates aboard Roger Barows after the horse's victory in the Japanese Derby on Sunday in Tokyo.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/26/baseball/japanese-baseball/kensuke-kondo-sho-nakata-help-fighters-rally-past-lions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-26T22:30:09+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fighters players celebrate their comeback win over the Lions on Sunday at MetLife Dome.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/26/sumo/basho-reports/asanoyama-falls-bashos-last-day/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-27T15:49:01+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/27/baseball/mlb/kenta-maeda-wins-return-injury/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-27T16:12:14+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-mlb-a-20190528.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Dodgers' Kenta Maeda pitches against the Pirates on Sunday in Pittsburgh.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/27/more-sports/auto-racing/takuma-sato-finishes-third-indy-500/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-27T17:08:42+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-indy-b-20190528.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Takuma Sato drives through the first turn during the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/27/baseball/japanese-baseball/stewarts-bold-move-japan-shake-mlb-npb/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-27T18:25:44+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20190528.jpg]]></image:title>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/27/sumo/asanoyama-wants-build-first-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-27T18:48:47+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sp-sumo-b-20190528.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-b-20190528.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Asanoyama receives the President's Cup from U.S. President Donald Trump on the final day of the basho at Ryogoku Kokugikan.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/27/olympics/team-gb-boss-expects-japan-strong-showing-2020-games/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-27T22:28:25+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sp-olympics-a-20190528.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-olympics-a-20190528.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Rio Olympians pose during a parade to honor medal winners from the 2016 Rio Olympics and Paralympics on Oct. 7, 2016, in Tokyo's Ginza district. Japanese athletes earned 12 gold medals and 41 overall during the Rio Games, as well as 24 medals overall in the Paralympics.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/27/sumo/trophy-presented-trump-go-display-sumo-museum/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-27T22:28:56+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sp-trophy-a-20190528.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-trophy-a-20190528.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The President's Trophy, a trophy presented by President Donald Trump to Summer Grand Sumo Tournament winner Asanoyama on Sunday, is displayed in the lobby of the Palace Hotel Tokyo.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/27/soccer/womens-world-cup/nadeshiko-japan-departs-womens-world-cup-france/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-28T15:08:52+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-nadeshiko-a-20190528.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nadeshiko Japan poses at Haneda airport on Monday ahead of the team's departure for the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup in France.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/28/soccer/j-league/urawa-fires-manager-oswaldo-oliveira/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-28T21:37:19+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sp-urawa-a-20190529.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-urawa-a-20190529.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Oswaldo Oliveira]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/28/soccer/leeds-coach-marcelo-bielsa-finalize-deal-next-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-28T22:17:58+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sp-leeds-a-20190529.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-leeds-a-20190529.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa watches his team face Derby County on May 11.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/28/tennis/juan-martin-del-potro-yoshihito-nishioka-win-opening-matches-french-open/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-28T22:50:43+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sp-french-a-20190529.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-french-a-20190529.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yoshihito Nishioka hits a return to Mackenzie McDonald in a French Open first-round match on Tuesday at Roland Garros.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/28/baseball/japanese-baseball/carp-squander-big-lead-end-swallows-comeback-hopes-ninth-inning/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-28T23:21:03+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sp-jball-a-20190529.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20190529.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Carp's Ryoma Nishikawa drives in a run in the fourth inning against the Swallows on Tuesday night at Jingu Stadium. Hiroshima beat Tokyo Yakult 8-7.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/29/olympics/olympic-ticket-lottery-concludes-7-5-million-registered-users/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-29T22:16:03+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-tickets-a-20190530.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The ticketing website for the Tokyo Olympics is displayed during a May 9 press event. High demand on Tuesday evening led organizers to extend the deadline for lottery applications by 12 hours to 11:59 a.m. on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/29/baseball/japanese-baseball/hawks-soar-back-first-place-win-buffaloes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-29T23:11:48+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sp-jball-a-20190530.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20190530.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hawks manager Kimiyasu Kudo (center) congratulates his players after their win over the Buffaloes on Wednesday in Osaka.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/29/soccer/liverpool-tottenham-boast-loyal-japanese-support/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-30T13:00:28+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sp-dan-c-20190530.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-dan-c-20190530.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Members of Liverpool Supporters Club Japan pose in front of Anfield in Liverpool, England, before the club's May 12 match against Wolves.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/29/rugby/british-stars-expect-japan-strong/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-30T17:00:14+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sp-rich-a-20190530.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-rich-a-20190530.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Retired Wales star Sam Warburton believes Rugby World Cup host Japan can build on their 2015 performance and reach the quarterfinals for the first time in Brave Blossoms history.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/30/basketball/b-league/former-new-zealand-national-team-coach-nenad-vucinic-hired-lead-kumamoto-volters/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-30T21:10:28+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sp-volters-a-20190531.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-volters-a-20190531.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nenad Vucinic is unveiled as the Kumamoto Volters' new head coach on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/30/baseball/japanese-baseball/carp-rookie-sho-yamaguchi-shines-first-start-swallows-drop-14th-straight/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-30T23:01:21+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20190531.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Carp hurler Sho Yamaguchi pitches against the Swallows on Thursday night at Jingu Stadium. Hiroshima hammered Tokyo Yakult, winning 13-0.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/31/rugby/veteran-coaches-worry-future-japanese-rugby/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-31T17:59:57+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-rugby-a-20190601.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Toyota Verblitz coach Jake White (top left) and players are seen in a file photo.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/31/basketball/b-league/j-r-sakuragi-returning-seahorses-2019-20-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-31T19:35:15+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jr-a-20190601.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[J.R. Sakuragi]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/31/rugby/sunwolves-seeking-give-loyal-fans-something-remember-final-home-game-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-31T19:57:44+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sp-wolves-a-20190601.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-wolves-a-20190601.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Rahboni Warren-Vosayaco (left), Dan Pryor (right) and the rest of the Sunwolves return to action on Saturday at Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/31/basketball/b-league/b-leagues-steady-growth-continues/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-31T20:10:58+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sp-kaz-a-20190601.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20190601.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Chiba Jets Funabashi supporters helped increase the B. League's overall attendance this past season.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/31/basketball/strong-outside-shooting-carries-japan-past-belgium/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-31T22:35:53+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sp-game-a-20190601.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-game-a-20190601.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan point guard Nako Motohashi goes for a layup against Belgium during Friday's international exhibition at Adastria Mito Arena.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/31/soccer/j-league/teruhito-nakagawa-ignites-marinos-victory-bellmare/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-31T23:07:34+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sp-jsoccer-a-20190601.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jsoccer-a-20190601.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Teruhito Nakagawa of Yokohama F. Marinos controls the ball against Shonan Bellmare's Temma Matsuda on Friday night in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/31/baseball/japanese-baseball/baystars-hand-swallows-15th-consecutive-loss/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-31T23:11:44+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sp-jball-a-20190601.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20190601.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The BayStars' Neftali Soto slugs a solo homer in the first inning on Friday against the Swallows at Yokohama Stadium. Yokohama defeated Tokyo Yakult 3-2.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/01/basketball/nba/hornets-star-kemba-walker-says-rui-hachimura-will-big-name-nba/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-01T16:36:19+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-hachimura-a-20190602.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Rui Hachimura led Gonzaga University in scoring with 19.7 points per game this past season.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/01/more-sports/swimming/rikako-ikee-resumes-light-exercise-battling-leukemia/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-01T17:06:23+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-briefs1-a-20190602.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Rikako Ikee]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/01/olympics/2020-torch-relay-pass-historic-sites/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-01T17:13:15+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/09/25/basketball/problems-plague-every-level-of-game/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-01T21:30:42+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20110925eda.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Disappointment: The Japan men's national team's failures in recent years, including the ongoing FIBA Asia Championship, are directly tied to deeply rooted flaws in how the game is organized from top to bottom.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/01/soccer/j-league/takefusa-kubo-steers-fc-tokyo-past-oita-trinita/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-01T21:58:43+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-dan-a-20190602.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[FC Tokyo's Kubo controls the ball in Saturday's match against Oita Trinita at Ajinomoto Stadium.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/01/baseball/japanese-baseball/eagles-climb-first-place-pacific-league/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-01T22:05:39+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20190602.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Eagles starter Takayuki Kishi prepares to field a grounder in the first inning on Saturday against the Hawks at Yafuoku Dome. Tohoku Rakuten edged Fukuoka SoftBank 6-5.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/02/baseball/japanese-baseball/swallows-snap-16-game-losing-streak-win-baystars/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-02T19:49:02+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sp-npb-a-20190603.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-npb-a-20190603.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Swallows players celebrate their win over the BayStars on Sunday afternoon at Yokohama Stadium. The result ended Yakult's 16-game losing streak, tied for the longest in team history.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/02/basketball/japan-sweeps-belgium-saki-hayashi-named-series-mvp/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-02T20:01:12+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-b-20190603.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan point guard Mai Kawai dribbles against Belgium in their exhibition game in Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture, on Sunday. The Akatsuki Five complete a two-game sweep.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/02/more-sports/horse-racing/indy-champ-steals-almond-eyes-thunder-yasuda-kinen/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-02T20:21:10+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-horse-a-20190603.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Indy Champ (center), ridden by Yuichi Fukunaga, races to victory in Sunday's Yasuda Kinen at Tokyo Racecourse.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/02/rugby/japan-relegated-world-rugby-sevens-series-2020/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-02T22:06:10+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/03/basketball/japan-hunts-olympic-gold-beyond-arc/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-03T19:08:29+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sp-kaz-a-20190604.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20190604.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan guard Sanae Motokawa attempts  a 3-pointer during an exhibition against Belgium on Friday at Adastria Mito Arena on Sunday in Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/03/rugby/brave-blossoms-call-42-players-squad/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-03T19:12:22+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jrugby-a-20190604.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan head coach Jamie Joseph speaks during a news conference on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/03/more-sports/golf/hideki-matsuyama-ends-memorial-sixth-sunday-charge-fails-materialize/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-03T20:13:12+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-matsuyama-a-20190604.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hideki Matsuyama lines up his put on the first hole of the final round of the Memorial Tournament on Sunday in Dublin, Ohio.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/03/more-sports/track-field/japanese-runners-get-shot-tokyo-2020-spot-mgc/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-04T15:09:01+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-marathon-a-20190604.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[From left: Mizuki Noguchi, the women's marathon gold medalist at the Athens Olympics, runner Daichi Kamino, JAAF official Toshihiko Seko and Sydney Olympics women's marathon winner Naoko Takahashi pose  at a Tokyo news conference on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/04/tennis/kei-nishikori-faces-daunting-challenge-king-clay/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-04T16:43:53+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-nishikori-a-20190605.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kei Nishikori goes into Tuesday's quarterfinal against Rafael Nadal at the French Open with a 2-10 all-time record against the legend.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/03/basketball/b-league/jets-star-yuki-togashi-breaks-%c2%a5100-million-barrier/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-04T19:33:38+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-togashi-a-20190604.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Chiba Jets Funabashi president Shinji Shimada (left) and point guard Yuki Togashi pose at a Tokyo news conference on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/04/baseball/japanese-baseball/baystars-hikaru-ito-sets-tone-offense-triumph-buffaloes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-04T23:01:58+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sp-jball-a-20190605.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20190605.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[BayStars catcher Hikaru Ito salutes the fans on Tuesday at Kyocera Dome in Osaka. Ito went 3-for-3 in Yokohama's 3-1 victory over the Orix Buffaloes on the first day of interleague play.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/05/sumo/amateur-tourneys-offer-window-sports-future-stars/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-05T19:44:33+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20190606.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Future sekitori (wrestlers in the top two divisions) currently known as Tochinoshin (left), Goeido (second from left) and Kaisei (right) pose with Hungarian Masuto at the medal ceremony of the 2004 Junior World Sumo Championships in Osaka.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/05/olympics/beach-cleanup-held-olympic-surfing-venue/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-05T19:44:58+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sp-beach-a-20190606.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-beach-a-20190606.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Participants in a trash-collecting event pose at Tsurigasaki Beach in Chiba Prefecture on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/05/more-sports/swimming/rikako-ikee-discharged-hospital-may-amid-leukemia-fight/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-05T21:28:30+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/05/baseball/japanese-baseball/alfredo-despaigne-homer-helps-hawks-put-away-dragons/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-05T22:48:33+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sp-jball-a-20190606.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20190606.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hawks slugger Alfredo Despaigne celebrates beside pitcher Arata Shiino after his home run in the bottom of the sixth at Yafuoku Dome in Fukuoka on Wednesday night.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/05/soccer/takefusa-kubos-pathway-europe-coming-focus/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-05T23:27:54+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sp-dan-a-20190606.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-dan-a-20190606.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Takefusa Kubo (center) and teammates listen to instructions from Samurai Blue head coach Hajime Moriyasu during a training session on Sunday in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/05/soccer/japan-comes-empty-scoreless-draw-trinidad-tobago/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-06T15:58:40+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sp-soccer-a-20190606.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-soccer-a-20190606.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ritsu Doan takes a shot during the first half of Japan's friendly against Trinidad and Tobago on Wednesday in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture. The match ended in a scoreless draw.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/06/more-sports/track-field/university-floridas-abdul-hakim-sani-brown-advances-100-meter-final-ncaa-championships/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-06T16:10:52+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sp-run-a-20190607.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-run-a-20190607.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[University of Florida sprinter Abdul Hakim Sani Brown runs a wind-assisted 9.96-second 100 meters at the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track &amp; Field Championships in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/06/basketball/b-league/neophoenix-turn-veteran-coach-brian-rowsom-quest-make-playoffs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-06T18:19:32+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sp-ed-a-20190607.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20190607.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Former NBA forward Brian Rowsom, seen calling a play in a 2012 file photo, takes over as the San-en NeoPhoenix's new head coach.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/04/soccer/womens-world-cup/england-not-focused-revenge-upcoming-womens-world-cup-match-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-06T19:40:15+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sp-nadeshiko-a-20190605.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-nadeshiko-a-20190605.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[England's Jodie Taylor (center) competes against Japan's Moeka Minami (left) and Arisa Matsubara in a SheBelieves Cup match in March in Tampa, Florida.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/06/olympics/inazawa-junior-high-school-students-participate-greek-leg-2020-relay/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-06T22:34:46+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sp-torch-a-20190607.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-torch-a-20190607.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Junior high school students from Inazawa, Aichi Prefecture, take part in a torch relay for the Rio Olympics in April 2016 in Olympia, Greece. Inazawa students will also participate in the torch relay for the 2020 Tokyo Games in Greece.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/06/baseball/japanese-baseball/giants-kazuma-okamoto-delivers-game-winning-blast-eagles/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-06T23:10:16+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sp-jball-a-20190607.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20190607.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Giants' Kazuma Okamoto slugs a sixth-inning home run against the Eagles on Thursday in Sendai. Yomiuri beat Tohoku Rakuten 2-1.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/07/soccer/ex-japan-captain-makoto-hasebe-visits-rohingya-refugee-camp-bangladesh/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-07T16:50:09+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sp-visit-a-20190608.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-visit-a-20190608.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Former Japan men's national team captain Makoto Hasebe visits children at the Kutupalong refugee camp in Cox's Bazar in Bangladesh on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/07/rugby/sunwolves-shake-lineup-match-stormers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-07T19:43:15+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sp-sunwolves-a-20190608.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sunwolves-a-20190608.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Sunwolves (in red) are back in action on Saturday against the Stormers in Cape Town.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/07/basketball/b-league/saga-ballooners-coaching-staff-takes-shape/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-07T21:23:35+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/07/baseball/japanese-baseball/kodai-senga-shines-mound-hawks-outplay-carp/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-07T22:59:55+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20190608.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hawks hurler Kodai Senga fires a pitch in Friday's game against the Carp at Mazda Stadium. Fukuoka SoftBank defeated Hiroshima 6-3.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/04/figure-skating/will-shoma-uno-move-eteri-tutberidze-alexei-mishin-coach-split/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-08T15:42:18+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sp-jack-a-20190605.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jack-a-20190605.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Olympic and world silver medalist Shoma Uno, who parted ways with coaches Machiko Yamada and Mihoko Higuchi on Monday after 16 years, may be headed to train in Russia next.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/08/soccer/j-league/vissel-kobe-hire-ex-hamburger-sv-boss-thorsten-fink-new-manager/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-08T19:11:45+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sp-vissel-a-20190609.png</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-vissel-a-20190609.png]]></image:title>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/08/soccer/womens-world-cup/saki-kumagai-excited-chance-play-womens-world-cup-adopted-home-country/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-08T19:20:28+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sp-kumagai-a-20190609.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kumagai-a-20190609.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nadeshiko Japan midfielder Saki Kumagai (left) participates in a recent training session in Paris. Japan faces Argentina in its Women's World Cup opener on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20190609.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Marines' Shogo Nakamura hits a go-ahead single in the ninth inning against the Giants on Saturday afternoon at Tokyo Dome. Chiba Lotte beat Yomiuri 6-5.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[NBA prospect Rui Hachimura, the 2018-19 West Coast Conference Player of the Year, has helped raise the profile of Japanese basketball on a global scale.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/09/more-sports/tomoa-narasaki-earns-second-overall-world-cup-bouldering-title/</loc>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sunwolves wing Akihito Yamada (center) is tackled during a Super Rugby match against South Africa's Stormers at Newlands Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2019-06-09T19:45:38+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20190610.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Giants ace Tomoyuki Sugano greets fans after beating the Marines in his return from injury on Sunday at Tokyo Dome.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2019-06-09T22:36:09+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jnt-a-20190610.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kensuke Nagai scores the opening goal for Japan against El Salvador on Sunday night in Rifu, Miyagi Prefecture.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2019-06-09T22:50:52+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20190601.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Wheeling Nailers forward Yushiro Hirano appeared in 67 games for the ECHL club this season.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2011/07/15/soccer/world-cup/japan-advances-to-world-cup-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-10T16:42:30+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sw20110715a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Final fantasy: Nahomi Kawasumi celebrates with teammates after scoring Japan's third goal in a 3-1 win over Sweden in the semifinals of the Women's World Cup in Frankfurt on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2019-06-10T16:43:24+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20120112ama.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Top of the world: Homare Sawa was named Women's World Player of the Year on Monday after leading Japan to victory in the Women's World Cup last July.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/02/08/soccer/sawa-thrilled-to-meet-barca-stars/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-10T16:45:10+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fumihito Haraguchi speaks during his hero interview after the Tigers' win over the Fighters on Sunday. Haraguchi, who is back in action after fighting cancer, had the game-winning hit.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/12/31/paralympics/tokyo-paralympics-aim-leave-legacy-accessibility/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-10T19:24:02+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shingo Kunieda won gold at the Asian Para Games in October to qualify for the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/09/21/olympics/olympic-medalists-to-get-october-parade-in-tokyo/</loc>
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		<lastmod>2019-06-10T19:43:04+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sprinter Saki Takakuwa (center) and other Japanese Paralympians leave a hotel ballroom in Tokyo during a send-off event on Tuesday for September's Rio de Janeiro Paralympic Games.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2019-06-10T19:48:52+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Prosthetics manufacturer Ossur, a company based in Iceland, signed contracts with Paralympic athletes Maya Nakanishi (left) and Shunsuke Itani last month.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2019-06-10T22:19:54+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2019-06-11T12:56:46+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japanese sprinter Abdul Hakim Sani Brown competes at the NCAA Division I outdoor athletics championships on Friday in Austin, Texas. Sani Brown set a new national record with a time of 9.97 seconds in the men's 100 meters.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2019-06-11T17:01:33+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Elliot Daly runs with the ball during an England training session on Nov. 14, 2018, at Pennyhill Park in Bagshot, England.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kevin Durant is helped off the floor after suffering an injury during Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Monday in Toronto.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Samurai Blue striker Kensuke Nagai (standing) scores his second goal of the night in the team's 2-0 Kirin Challenge Cup victory over El Salvador on Sunday at Hitomebore Stadium Miyagi in Rifu, Miyagi Prefecture.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2019-06-13T16:20:06+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-cricket-a-20190614.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Australia's David Warner is watched by Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed as he plays a shot in a Cricket World Cup group stage match on Wednesday in Taunton, England.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2019-06-13T17:57:00+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-yui-a-20190614.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan's Yui Hasegawa is nursing a left ankle injury. She got hurt in Monday's match against Argentina.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/13/baseball/mlb/david-ortiz-making-good-progress-boston-icu-8000-murder-plot-revealed/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-13T18:54:07+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-papi-a-20190614.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The director of the National Police, Gen. Ney Aldrin Bautista Almonte, shows the weapon that was used to shoot former Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz, during a press conference at the Attorney General's Office in Santo Domingo Wednesday. Six suspects, including the alleged gunman, have been detained in the shooting, the Dominican Republic's chief prosecutor said Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2019-06-13T19:23:43+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-fujita-a-20190614.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hiroki Fujita is the newest member of Ryukyu Golden Kings bench boss Norio Sassa's coaching staff. Fujita joined the staff as an assistant this week.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/13/basketball/b-league/star-center-davante-gardner-joins-seahorses/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-13T19:32:23+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-mikawa-a-20190614.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Davante Gardner, who led the B. League in scoring in each of the past two seasons while playing for the Niigata Albirex BB, accepted a contractual offer from the SeaHorses Mikawa for the 2019-20 season.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/13/baseball/japanese-baseball/hawks-kotaro-otake-tosses-eight-scoreless-innings-victory-tigers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-13T22:53:48+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20190614.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hawks starter Kotaro Otake pitches against the Tigers on Thursday at Yafuoku Dome. Fukuoka SoftBank beat Hanshin 3-0.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/14/olympics/ban-ticket-scalping-comes-force-ahead-2020-tokyo-olympics/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-14T15:38:39+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[n-tickets-a-20190615.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[A woman checks the Tokyo Olympics ticket application website, in Tokyo on May 9. A law banning ticket scalping has come into force ahead of the 2020 Games.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/14/basketball/robert-morris-university-guard-honoka-ikematsu-assistant-coach-asami-morita-aiming-personal-growth/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-14T19:31:34+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20190615.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Robert Morris University sophomore guard Honoka Ikematsu averaged 7.0 points in 32 games during the 2018-19 season.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2019-06-14T19:46:21+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-soccer-a-20190615.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Takefusa Kubo, seen here during his national team debut against El Salvador on Tuesday, is reported to be leaving FC Tokyo to join Real Madrid.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/14/soccer/j-league/frontale-consadole-play-1-1-draw/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-14T22:40:55+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jsoccer-a-20190615.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kawasaki Frontale's Yu Kobayashi scores a match-tying goal in the second half against Consadole Sapporo on Friday at Todoroki Stadium. KYODO]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2019-06-14T23:04:30+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20190615.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dragons hurler Yuya Yanagi fires a pitch in Friday's game against the Marines at Zozo Marine Stadium. Chunichi beat Chiba Lotte 4-1.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2019-06-15T17:44:45+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-brief1-a-20190616.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Jaguares' Guido Petti runs with the ball past the Sunwolves' Takuya Yamasawa (right) during a Super Rugby match on Friday in Buenos Aires.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/15/basketball/nba/rui-hachimura-among-20-players-receive-invitation-green-room-nba-draft/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-15T18:19:46+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-brief4-a-20190616.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Former Gonzaga forward Rui Hachimura, a Toyama native, is seen shooting the ball in an NCAA Tournament first-round game against Fairleigh Dickinson in March. The NBA Draft is an event that has had an international flavor for years, and experts say Hachimura will be a first-round pick.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2019-06-15T18:55:51+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2019-06-15T19:45:04+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2019-06-15T20:18:41+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Swallows'  Tetsuto Yamada hits a ninth-inning sacrifice fly against the Lions at MetLife Dome on Saturday. Tokyo Yakult defeated Seibu 6-5.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/15/more-sports/cricket-2/rounder-carlos-brathwaite-reprimanded-showing-dissent-umpires-decision/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-15T20:18:50+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[West Indies' Carlos Brathwaite reacts after being hit for four by England's Joe Root in a Cricket World Cup match in Southampton, England, on Friday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/15/more-sports/horse-racing/jra-bans-horses-feed-additive/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-15T22:41:25+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Horses compete on Saturday at Hanshin Racecourse.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/15/soccer/j-league/andres-iniesta-guides-vissel-kobe-past-fc-tokyo-kanto-debut/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-16T13:21:32+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Vissel Kobe's Andres Iniesta dribbles the ball in Saturday's match against FC Tokyo as Sei Muroya and Yojiro Takahagi defend in first-half action at Ajinomoto Stadium. Iniesta scored the game's lone goal.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2019-06-16T21:59:20+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kaori Icho reacts after her defeat to Risako Kawai in the women's 57-kg final during the national wrestling championships on Sunday at Komazawa Gymnasium.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2019-06-16T21:59:26+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-npb-a-20190617.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hiroshima's Kris Johnson throws against the Eagles on Sunday at Rakuten Seimei Park Miyagi.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/17/olympics/first-round-applications-tokyo-2020-torch-relay-opens/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-17T11:45:40+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2019-06-17T11:48:44+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20190617.jpg]]></image:title>
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		<lastmod>2019-06-17T19:21:24+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sora Shirai attempts a trick during the skateboarding event at Ark League competition in Samukawa, Kanagawa Prefecture, on April 29.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2019-06-17T19:39:36+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nadeshiko Japan's Yuika Sugasawa runs with the ball during her team's match against Scotland at the Women's World Cup on Friday in Rennes, France.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2019-06-17T22:49:41+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Chunichi players celebrate their victory over the Marines on Monday at Chiba's Zozo Marine Stadium.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2019-06-17T22:51:20+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Takefusa Kubo scores for FC Tokyo during a match against Consadole Sapporo on May 18 at Tokyo's Ajinomoto Stadium.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2019-06-18T17:39:30+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-skateboarding-a-20190618.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Misugu Okamoto skates during the Dew Tour skateboarding event on Sunday in Long Beach, California. Okamoto, 12, won the event, which also serves as an Olympic qualifier.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2019-06-18T18:00:33+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-pearlbowl-b-20190618.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Obic players celebrate their third straight Pearl Bowl win on Monday at Tokyo Dome.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2019-06-18T22:01:06+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2019-06-18T22:01:19+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Serginho scores on a header past Sanfrecce goalkeeper Hirotsugu Nakabayashi in the 24th minute in an Asian Champions League match on Tuesday at Kashima Stadium.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2019-06-18T22:45:09+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-england-a-20190619.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[England captain Eoin Morgan bats during a Cricket World Cup match against Afghanistan at Old Trafford in Manchester, England, on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/18/baseball/japanese-baseball/giants-daikan-yoh-comes-clutch-triumph-buffaloes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-18T23:04:51+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20190619.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Giants pinch hitter Daikan Yoh delivers a go-ahead double in the eighth inning against the Buffaloes on Tuesday at Tokyo Dome. Yomiuri defeated Orix 4-3.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/19/soccer/womens-world-cup/striker-yuika-sugasawa-says-nadeshiko-japan-determined-win-group/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-19T15:58:27+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-nadeshiko-a-20190620.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nadeshiko Japan striker Yuika Sugasawa (left) is congratulated by head coach Asako Takakura after scoring against Scotland on Friday in Rennes, France.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/19/soccer/j-league/takehiro-tomiyasu-set-big-move-italys-bologna/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-19T19:11:17+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-dan-a-20190620.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Defender Takehiro Tomiyasu, seen training in Brazil with Japan's Copa America squad, could be the first Japanese player since Keisuke Honda in 2014 to join a top-tier Italian club.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/19/sumo/retirement-ceremonies-often-full-emotion/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-19T19:11:59+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20190620.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Stablemaster Tagonoura (right) cuts off the topknot of Wakanosato during the former sekiwake's retirement ceremony at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on May 28, 2016.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/19/more-sports/japans-fencers-show-progress-asian-championships/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-19T19:12:12+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20190620.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kenta Tokunan (right) reacts during the men's saber competition of the Asian Championships in Chiba on Friday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/19/baseball/japanese-baseball/daiki-iwashita-hard-hitting-marines-much-carp/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-19T23:13:15+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20190620.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Chiba Lotte third baseman Brandon Laird connects on a home run during the sixth inning on Wednesday night at Mazda Stadium in Hiroshima. The Marines beat the Carp 6-3.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/19/soccer/ulsan-comes-behind-beat-urawa-first-leg-asian-champions-league-matchup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-19T23:16:37+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sp-acl-a-20190620.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-acl-a-20190620.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Reds players leave the pitch on Wednesday night in Saitama.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/19/more-sports/boxing-2/kazuto-ioka-becomes-first-japanese-four-division-champ-tko-aston-palicte/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-20T17:14:57+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sp-boxing-b-20190620.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-boxing-b-20190620.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kazuto Ioka (center) celebrates in the ring after his victory over Aston Palicte for the vacant WBO super flyweight championship on Wednesday night at Makuhari Messe in Chiba. The victory made Ioka the first Japanese man to win world titles in four different weight classes.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/20/basketball/b-league/standout-point-guard-kaito-ishikawa-joins-kumamoto-volters/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-20T19:20:23+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sp-ed-a-20190621.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20190621.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Point guard Kaito Ishikawa helped guide the Shinshu Brave Warriors to the best record (48-12) in the B. League second division last season.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/20/rugby/verblitz-flyhalf-ryota-kabashima-arrested-cocaine-charge/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-20T19:20:39+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-arrest-a-20190621.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ryota Kabashima]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/20/baseball/japanese-baseball/giants-yoshihiro-maru-spearheads-comeback-victory-buffaloes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-20T22:50:00+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sp-jball-a-20190621.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20190621.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Giants' Yoshihiro Maru whacks a two-run triple in the eighth inning against the Buffaloes on Thursday at Tokyo Dome. Yomiuri beat Orix 4-2.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/18/basketball/rui-hachimura-set-find-fate-nba-draft/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-21T10:17:50+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sp-ed-a-20190619.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20190619.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Gonzaga star Rui Hachimura meets Japanese-American basketball pioneer Wat Misaka in March during the NCAA Tournament in Salt Lake City. Misaka briefly played for the New York Knicks in the 1947-48 season, becoming the NBA's first non-white player.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/21/basketball/nba/japan-basketball-pioneer-yasutaka-okayama-reflects-past-wishes-rui-hachimura-well/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-21T16:26:12+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sp-kaz-a-20190622.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20190622.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yasutaka Okayama was the first Japanese player to be drafted by an NBA team. The 230-cm center was an eighth-round pick by the Golden State Warriors in 1981.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/21/soccer/petr-cech-returns-chelsea-technical-adviser/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-21T21:05:20+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sp-cech-a-20190622.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-cech-a-20190622.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Petr Cech is seen training for the Europa League final in May. The Arsenal goalkeeper retired last month.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/21/basketball/nba/rui-hachimura-make-history-first-round-nba-draft-choice-washington-wizards/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-21T21:37:22+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-nba-b-20190622.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[NBA commissioner Adam Silver poses with Rui Hachimura after the Washington Wizards selected him as the ninth pick in the first round of the NBA Draft on Thursday night in New York.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/21/baseball/japanese-baseball/shuhei-fukuda-crushes-sixth-inning-grand-slam-hawks-soar-past-giants/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-21T23:20:39+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sp-jball-a-20190622.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20190622.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Hawks' Shuhei Fukuda bashes a grand slam in the sixth inning against the Giants on Friday at Tokyo Dome. Fukuoka SoftBank routed Yomiuri 8-3.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/22/tennis/juan-martin-del-potro-admits-career-doubt-latest-injury/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-22T16:53:39+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sp-delpotro-a-20190623.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-delpotro-a-20190623.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Juan Martin del Potro's career is in doubt after he revealed Friday that he has seriously reinjured his right knee.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/22/basketball/nba/wizards-welcome-rui-hachimura/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-22T17:59:42+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-hachimura-a-20190623.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Wizards first-round draft choice Rui Hachimura displays his new jersey at an introductory news conference on Friday between coach Scott Brooks (left) and interim general manager Tommy Sheppard in Washington.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/22/baseball/japanese-baseball/giants-whip-hawks-stay-contention-interleague-crown/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-22T19:17:05+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jason-a-20190623.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Giants hurler Shun Yamaguchi pitches against the Hawks in an interleague game on Saturday afternoon at Tokyo Dome. Yomiuri defeated Fukuoka SoftBank 7-2.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/22/soccer/j-league/marinos-triumph-yamaga-edigar-junios-late-goal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-22T21:49:39+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sp-dan-a-20190623.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-dan-a-20190623.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Edigar Junio of Yokohama F. Marinos celebrates his match-winning goal against Matsumoto Yamaga on Saturday night at Nissan Stadium.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/23/tennis/ashleigh-barty-reaches-birmingham-classic-final-chance-supplant-naomi-osaka-world-no-1/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-23T19:34:48+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-barty-a-20190624.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ashleigh Barty hits a shot during her semifinal match against Barbora Strycova at the Birmingham Classic on Saturday in Birmingham, England.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/23/baseball/japanese-baseball/tsuyoshi-wada-shuhei-fukuda-lead-hawks-past-giants-interleague-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-23T21:59:51+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sp-npb-a-20190624.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-npb-a-20190624.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[SoftBank players celebrate their interleague championship-clinching win over the Giants on Sunday at Tokyo Dome.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/23/more-sports/horse-racing/lys-gracieux-claims-second-g1-win-takarazuka-kinen/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-23T22:00:04+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sp-takarazuka-a-20190624.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-takarazuka-a-20190624.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Lys Gracieux (center) and jockey Damian Lane (right) pose for photos after winning the Takarazuka Kinen on Sunday at Hanshin Racecourse.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/23/soccer/j-league/fernando-torres-close-career-david-villa-andres-iniestas-vissel-kobe/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-23T22:29:23+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-torres-a-20190624.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sagan star striker Fernando Torres faces the media during a news conference to announce his retirement from soccer on Sunday in Tokyo.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/23/soccer/j-league/misfiring-fc-tokyo-falls-vegalta/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-23T22:55:15+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jleague-a-20190624.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Vegalta's Kunimitsu Sekiguchi (No. 7) celebrates with teammates after scoring the game's opening goal against Tokyo on Sunday at Yurtec Stadium Sendai.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/24/sumo/yokozuna-kakuryu-tops-rankings-nagoya-grand-sumo-tournament/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-24T15:23:20+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20190625.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kakuryu (left) grapples with Abi on Day 10 of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on May 21 at Ryogoku Kokugikan. Kakuryu won the bout.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/23/basketball/sharpshooter-keisei-tominaga-ready-mess-texas/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-24T17:16:16+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20190624.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Keisei Tominaga (left), Stephen Curry (center) and Keijiro Mitani pose for photos during an event in Tokyo on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/24/more-sports/golf/nasa-hataokas-final-day-65-not-enough-hannah-green-wins-womens-pga-championship/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-24T19:29:58+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-golf-a-20190625.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nasa Hataoka takes a shot during the final round of the Women's PGA Championship on Sunday at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minnesota.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/24/rugby/japan-ramps-rwc-prep/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-24T22:12:13+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-rugby-a-20190625.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Brave Blossoms coach Jamie Joseph oversees a practice during a training camp in Miyazaki on June 10.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/24/baseball/japanese-baseball/daichi-takeyasu-earns-first-win-since-2017-buffaloes-beat-swallows/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-24T22:31:16+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-npb-a-20190625.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Orix's Keita Nakagawa runs to first after hitting an RBI single against the Swallows on Tuesday at Tokyo's Jingu Stadium.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/25/more-sports/swimming/cas-shorten-junya-kogas-doping-ban-sources/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-25T18:31:43+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/25/basketball/jba-announces-august-exhibition-schedule-national-teams/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-25T18:31:52+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sp-kaz-a-20190626.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20190626.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan national team forward Yuta Watanabe, seen in a 2018 file photo, could compete in a series of exhibition games in August as the Akatsuki Five prepare for the FIBA World Cup.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/25/basketball/former-nba-star-stephon-marbury-coach-cbas-beijing-royal-fighters/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-25T18:32:13+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sp-marbury-a-20190626.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-marbury-a-20190626.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Stephon Marbury is seen in April 2017 file photo.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/25/basketball/nba/rui-hachimuras-marketability-already-evident/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-25T18:57:28+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sp-ed-a-20190626.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20190626.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Rui Hachimura being selected in the first round of the NBA Draft by the Washington Wizards last week represented a watershed moment for basketball in Japan.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/25/figure-skating/yuzuru-hanyu-draws-skate-canada-nhk-trophy-grand-prix-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-25T20:21:07+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sp-jack-a-20190626.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jack-a-20190626.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Two-time Olympic and world champion Yuzuru Hanyu will be aiming to win a record fifth Grand Prix Final title this season.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/25/rugby/special-edition-train-unveiled-iwate-prefecture-run-rugby-world-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-25T21:42:25+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sp-train-b-20190626.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-train-b-20190626.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[A train, dubbed "Scrum Iwate Fifteen" operated by Sanriku Railway Co., features 35 local PR mascot characters from within Iwate Prefecture. The train, which will help promote the Rugby World Cup, was unveiled to reporters at Kamaishi Station in Kamaishi, Iwate Prefecture, on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/25/baseball/japanese-baseball/hiroshimas-aren-kuri-twirls-first-career-shutout-seasons-final-interleague-game/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-25T22:56:03+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20190626.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Carp hurler Aren Kuri fires a pitch in Tuesday's interleague game against the Eagles in Sendai. Kuri tossed a three-hitter as Hiroshima blanked Tohoku Rakuten 2-0.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/25/soccer/shoma-doi-double-propels-antlers-acl-quarterfinals-away-goals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-25T23:01:11+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sp-ACL-a-20190626.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ACL-a-20190626.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kashima's Shoma Doi scores a first-half goal against host Hiroshima in an Asian Champions League second-leg, round-of-16 match on Tuesday. Doi finished with a pair of goals.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/26/basketball/nba/rui-hachimura-takes-first-nba-steps-wizards-minicamp/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-26T19:03:24+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sp-hachimura-a-20190627.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-hachimura-a-20190627.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Washington Wizards first-round draft pick Rui Hachimura (right) prepares to receive a pass during a team minicamp on Tuesday in Washington.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/26/sumo/much-talk-no-action-sumo-committees/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-26T19:37:27+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sp-john-a-20190627.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-john-a-20190627.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Then-ozeki Chiyotaikai dresses as a character from "Sailor Moon" during the 1999 rikishi undōkai (wrestlers' sports day) at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/26/soccer/tourney-defeats-hint-tokyo-2020-potential/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-26T19:37:31+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sp-dan-a-20190627.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-dan-a-20190627.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan's players gather after their 1-1 draw against Ecuador on Monday in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/26/olympics/breakdancing-among-four-sports-likely-added-paris-2024-games/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-26T21:40:29+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sp-olympics-a-20190627.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-olympics-a-20190627.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Breakdancing achieved a major step toward its debut as an Olympic sport after earning provisional approval by the IOC on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/18/soccer/fc-barcelona-meet-chelsea-vissel-kobe-summer-friendlies-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-27T13:35:22+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sp-barca-a-20190419.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-barca-a-20190419.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Rakuten chairman Hiroshi Mikitani (left) and FC Barcelona technical secretary Eric Abidal pose at a news conference announcing the Spanish club's summer tour dates in Japan on Thursday in Tokyo.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/27/basketball/nba/rookie-rui-hachimura-wear-no-8-wizards/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-27T15:49:22+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sp-rui-a-20190628.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-rui-a-20190628.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Rui Hachimura of the Washington Wizards poses for a portrait on Wednesday at Capital One Arena.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/27/olympics/thomas-bach-says-ioc-ready-talk-2030-bid-sapporo/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-27T15:50:38+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sp-IOC-a-20190628.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-IOC-a-20190628.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[IOC President Thomas Bach speaks during the 134th IOC Session in Lausanne, Switzerland, on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/27/basketball/b-league/yuta-tabuse-returning-brex-12th-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-27T17:29:44+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sp-ed-a-20190628.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20190628.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Brex point guard Yuta Tabuse, seen in a file photo, is embarking on his 12th season with the club.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/27/soccer/j-league/j-league-establishes-global-ambassador-program-promote-league-overseas/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-27T19:04:20+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sp-dan-a-20190628.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-dan-a-20190628.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[J. League chairman Mitsuru Murai (center) poses with the league's newly appointed global ambassadors Guido Buchwald (left) and Zico at a news conference in Tokyo on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/27/olympics/test-events-2020-games-begin-full-swing/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-27T22:19:02+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sp-test-a-20190628.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-test-a-20190628.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Natsumi Tomonaga (right) and Mexico's Mariana Arceo participate in the women's fencing portion of the Pentathlon World Cup final on Thursday at Musashino Forest Sports Plaza.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/27/basketball/b-league/evessa-bring-back-former-coach-kensaku-tennichi/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-27T22:19:39+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sp-ten-a-20190628.png</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ten-a-20190628.png]]></image:title>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/27/more-sports/track-field/abdul-hakim-sani-brown-yuki-koike-advance-100-meter-final-nationals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-27T22:55:53+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sp-kaz-a-20190628.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20190628.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Abdul Hakim Sani Brown sprints to victory in a men's 100-meter semifinal at the Japan National Championships on Thursday in Fukuoka.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/27/olympics/judo-great-yasuhiro-yamashita-replaces-scandal-hit-takeda-japan-olympic-committee-chief/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-27T23:23:20+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sp-joc-a-20190628.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-joc-a-20190628.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yasuhiro Yamashita, a judo gold medalist at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, has been elected the new president of the Japanese Olympic Committee.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/28/soccer/j-league/zico-guido-buchwald-preach-patience-insisting-younger-players-need-ample-experience-move-europe/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-28T20:13:32+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sp-global-a-20190629.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-global-a-20190629.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Former Urawa Reds player and manager Guido Buchwald (left) and ex-Kashima Antlers player and Japan head coach Zico were appointed as global ambassadors for the J. League on Thursday at JFA House in Tokyo.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/28/rugby/steven-yates-becomes-second-toyota-verblitz-player-arrested-drug-charge-within-week/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-28T20:48:58+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sp-yates-a-20190629.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-yates-a-20190629.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Toyota Verblitz player Steven Yates is seen in a September 2018 file photo.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/28/more-sports/track-field/abdul-hakim-sani-brown-claims-second-100-meter-national-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-28T23:17:49+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sp-kaz-a-20190629.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20190629.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Abdul Hakim Sani Brown (1) sprints to victory in the men's 100-meter final at the Japan National Championships on Friday night in Fukuoka.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/28/baseball/japanese-baseball/jose-lopez-yoshitomo-tsutsugo-slug-two-homers-apiece-baystars-crush-carp/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-28T23:29:08+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sp-jball-a-20190629.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20190629.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The BayStars' Jose Lopez watches his first-inning home run against the Carp leave the yard on Friday night at Yokohama Stadium. Yokohama hammered Hiroshima 13-3.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/29/baseball/mlb/yankees-hurler-masahiro-tanaka-says-hes-honored-start-first-mlb-game-europe/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-29T16:53:16+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sp-tanaka-a-20190630.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-tanaka-a-20190630.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka speaks to the media at a news conference in London on Friday.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/29/rugby/brave-blossoms-boss-jamie-joseph-explains-sunwolves-player-policy/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-29T17:34:23+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sp-rugby-a-20190630.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-rugby-a-20190630.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Brave Blossoms coach Jamie Joseph says he would not change the setup for the Sunwolves this season while looking back on their performance.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/29/rugby/ex-japan-captain-shigetaka-mori-selected-jrfu-president/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-29T18:31:11+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sp-JRFU-a-20190630.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-JRFU-a-20190630.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shigetaka Mori]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/29/more-sports/track-field/sani-brown-koike-kiryu-qualify-200-meter-final-athletes-nab-national-titles-events/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-29T21:57:40+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sp-track-a-20190630.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-track-a-20190630.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Takatoshi Abe leaps over a hurdle during the men's 400-meter hurdles final on Saturday at the Japan National Championships in Fukuoka. Abe won the race in 48.80 seconds.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/29/soccer/akira-nishino-attends-match-thailand-amid-reports-coaching-job/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-29T22:36:52+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sp-thai-a-20190630.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-thai-a-20190630.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Akira Nishino]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/29/soccer/j-league/fc-tokyo-exploits-yokohama-f-marinos-porous-defense-en-route-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-29T22:50:57+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sp-dan-a-20190630.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-dan-a-20190630.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[FC Tokyo's Kensuke Nagai scores a first-half goal as Keita Endo of Yokohama F. Marinos defends on Saturday night at Ajinomoto Stadium. FC Tokyo won 4-2.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/29/baseball/japanese-baseball/lions-hurler-keisuke-honda-tosses-six-scoreless-innings-rout-buffaloes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-29T22:53:01+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sp-jball-a-20190630.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20190630.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Lions' Keisuke Honda fires a pitch in Saturday afternoon's game against the Buffaloes at MetLife Dome. Seibu blanked Orix 7-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/30/more-sports/track-field/abdul-hakim-sani-brown-endures-long-meet-win-200-meter-dash/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-30T20:29:03+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sp-kaz-a-20190701.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20190701.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Abdul Hakim Sani Brown (center) poses with his 200-meter dash winner's medal next to runner-up Yuki Koike (left) and third-place Yoshihide Kiryu at the National Championships in Fukuoka on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/30/soccer/j-league/david-villa-andres-iniesta-lead-vissel-win-grampus/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-30T22:24:27+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sp-jleague-a-20190701.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jleague-a-20190701.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Vissel's Andres Iniesta (center) celebrates after scoring against Nagoya on Sunday at Noevir Stadium Kobe.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/30/baseball/japanese-baseball/lions-finish-strong-win-buffaloes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-30T22:31:31+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sp-npb-a-20190701.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-npb-a-20190701.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Seibu's Shuto Tonosaki (second from left) and Sosuke Genda (second from right) greet fans after Sunday's win over the Buffaloes at MetLife Dome.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/06/30/tennis/naomi-osaka-returns-hunter-role-wimbledon/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-30T22:41:08+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-joel-a-20190701.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Naomi Osaka hits the ball during a  pre-Wimbledon training session on Saturday at the All England Club in Wimbledon, England. Osaka, seeded No. 2, will face Yulia Ptintseva in the first round on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/07/01/more-sports/auto-racing/red-bulls-max-verstappen-secures-first-formula-one-win-honda-since-2006/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-07-01T15:09:55+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/sp-honda-a-20190702.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-honda-a-20190702.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Red Bull's Max Verstappen in action during Sunday's Austrian Grand Prix in Spielberg, Austria.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/07/01/soccer/j-league/hideto-suzuki-replaces-hiroshi-nanami-jubilo-iwata/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-07-01T21:41:20+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jubilo-a-20190702.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Jubilo Iwata head coach Hideto Suzuki was appointed the club's new manager on Monday, replacing the resigned Hiroshi Nanami.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/07/01/soccer/j-league/japan-goalkeeper-daniel-schmidt-transfer-vegalta-sendai-sint-truiden/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-07-02T12:28:44+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-schmidt-a-20190702.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Vegalta Sendai goalkeeper Daniel Schmidt will join Sint-Truiden this summer, the teams announced on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/07/01/basketball/nba/alvarks-yudai-baba-joins-mavericks-squad-nba-summer-league/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-07-02T15:12:44+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ed-a-20190702.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Alvark Tokyo shooting guard and 2019 B. League Final MVP Yudai Baba (right), seen during a playoff game against the host Golden Kings in May, made the Dallas Mavericks' roster for the upcoming NBA Summer League in Las Vegas.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/07/01/more-sports/track-field/abdul-hakim-sani-brown-races-ahead-confident-showing-nationals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-07-02T16:22:34+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/sp-kaz-a-20190702.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-kaz-a-20190702.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Abdul Hakim Sani Brown (right) overtakes Yuki Koike in the 200-meter final on the final day of the National Championships on Sunday at Fukuoka Hakatanomori Stadium. Sani Brown won the race with a time of 20.35 seconds, just ahead of Koike's 20.48.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/07/02/tennis/expectations-make-tough-former-no-1-naomi-osaka/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-07-02T19:48:56+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/sp-joel-a-20190703.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-joel-a-20190703.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Naomi Osaka, who was the second seed at Wimbledon, has not won a tournament in the five months since her victory at the Australian Open in January.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/07/02/figure-skating/art-deal-kinoshita-group-came-sponsor-vincent-zhou/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-07-02T20:48:03+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/sp-jack-a-20190703.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jack-a-20190703.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Vincent Zhou (center) poses with coach Mie Hamada (second from right) and Kinoshita Group CEO Naoya Kinoshita (second from left) in Osaka last week after the company agreed to sponsor the American skater.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/07/02/baseball/japanese-baseball/giants-ace-tomoyuki-sugano-tosses-six-hit-shutout-dragons/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-07-02T23:08:13+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/sp-jball-a-20190703.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20190703.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Giants hurler Tomoyuki Sugano delivers a pitch in Tuesday night's game against the Dragons. Yomiuri routed Chunichi 6-0.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/07/03/soccer/j-league-clubs-players-learning-deal-farewells/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-07-03T19:35:35+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-dan-a-20190704.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Takefusa Kubo (center) poses with his former FC Tokyo teammates after receiving a bouquet on Saturday at Tokyo's Ajinomoto Stadium.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/07/03/baseball/japanese-baseball/munetaka-murakamis-grand-slam-fuels-swallows-win-carp/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-07-03T22:36:10+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/sp-jball-a-20190704.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jball-a-20190704.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Swallows rookie Munetaka Murakami is congratulated by coach Katsuyuki Dobashi after hitting a grand slam against the Carp during the fifth inning on Wednesday in Hiroshima.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/07/03/olympics/new-national-stadium-track-dec-21-christening/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-07-04T12:41:05+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/sp-ryusei-a-20190704.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ryusei-a-20190704.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Media representatives photograph the exterior of the new National Stadium on Wednesday during a tour of Tokyo 2020 venues and facilities.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/07/04/soccer/nagoya-grampus-suffer-big-upset-emperors-cup-second-round/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-07-04T18:01:19+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/sp-EC-a-20190705.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-EC-a-20190705.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nagoya Grampus players walk off the field after their 3-0 loss to the National Institute of Fitness and Sports in Kanoya on Wednesday in an Emperor's Cup second-round match.]]></image:caption>
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