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		<lastmod>2023-04-04T17:41:18+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sunisa Lee says she has worked with medical specialists to resolve a kidney issue that cut her collegiate gymnastics career short.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Bryson DeChambeau is one of 18 golfers representing the breakaway LIV Series who will be participating in this week's Masters in Augusta, Georgia.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2023-04-04T20:14:39+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Taekwondo's world championships will be hosted in Baku beginning on May 29.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2023-04-04T20:15:40+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[The cast of "Air," including actor and director Ben Affleck (third from left), poses at the film's world premier in Los Angeles on March 27.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2023-04-04T20:16:22+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[American talent and media holding agency Endeavor says the new public company composed of pro wrestling's WWE and mixed martial arts' UFC will be valued at $21 billion.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2023-04-05T12:15:49+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kiribayama celebrates his Spring Grand Sumo Tournament championship in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/05/more-sports/ncaa-antitrust-lawsuit/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-05T12:35:05+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Two former student athletes have sued the NCAA, alleging an unlawful conspiracy to bar cash awards for academic success.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2023-04-05T12:35:06+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Rugby bodies have attempted to encourage safer tackling through rule changes in the wake of several lawsuits from former players.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/05/baseball/japanese-baseball/kurihara-hawks-orix/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-05T12:35:06+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[SoftBank's Ryoya Kurihara hits a two-run home run against the Buffaloes in Osaka on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/05/more-sports/auto-racing/f1-safety-car-debate/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-05T18:06:15+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sunday's Australian Grand Prix featured three red-flag stoppages, with two coming on the final two laps of the race.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2023-04-05T18:06:16+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Brighton's Kaoru Mitoma attacks the Bournemouth goal during a Premier League game in Bournemouth, England, on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2023-04-05T18:06:16+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[England's women's soccer team trains ahead of the Women's Finalissima against Brazil in Burton, England, on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/05/soccer/2025-womens-euros-switzerland/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-05T18:06:17+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Women's Euro 2022 tournament drew a global cumulative live viewership of 365 million.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/05/sumo/sumo-recruit-shortage/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-05T18:08:32+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nihon University graduates Ryusei Shiroma (left) and Mantaro Haruyama were among 33 recruits to participate in sumo's seasonal entrance examinations on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/05/more-sports/swimming/ikee-worlds-qualification/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-05T18:14:34+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Rikako Ikee celebrates after winning the women's 100-meter butterfly final at the national championships on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/06/baseball/japanese-baseball/yuki-matsui-rakuten-eagles-npb-200-saves/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-06T16:14:19+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Eagles pitcher Yuki Matsui celebrates saving his 200th career game in a Pacific League baseball game against the Seibu Lions at Rakuten Mobile Park Miyagi in Sendai on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/06/more-sports/golf/tangled-web-of-liv-golf-world/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-06T17:12:15+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[The LIV Golf enterprise has been made possible by a web of investors, fixers, political allies and patrons from around the world, including a former U.S. president and the crown prince of Saudi Arabia.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/06/baseball/japanese-baseball/sasaki-beats-marines/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-06T18:45:00+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Roki Sasaki (center) acknowledges the fans after the Marines' win over the Fighters on Thursday. ]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/07/baseball/mlb/yoshida-two-hits-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-07T15:42:30+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Masataka Yoshida hits a double to right against the Tigers during the ninth inning in Detroit on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/07/more-sports/auto-racing/f1-sprint-schedule-change/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-07T15:42:59+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur arrives for a practice session in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on March 17.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/07/more-sports/golf/masters-koepka-lead-tie/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-07T15:46:19+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Brooks Koepka hits his tee shot on the fourth hole during the first round of the Masters in Augusta, Georgia, on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/07/soccer/lampard-back-with-chelsea/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-07T17:45:56+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_220459.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Frank Lampard was named Chelsea's interim manager on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/07/more-sports/ice-hockey/montreal-pride-night/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-07T17:47:55+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Canadiens right wing Denis Gurianov plays against Flyers in Philadelphia on March 28.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/07/baseball/mlb/ohtani-pitch-clock/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-07T21:30:19+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Angels' Shohei Ohtani pitches against the Mariners in Seattle on April 5.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/07/baseball/japanese-baseball/sasaki-wbc-return/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-07T18:18:41+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Marines pitcher Roki Sasaki (right) and catcher Ko Matsukawa leave the field after retiring the Fighters in the bottom of the sixth inning at Zozo Marine Stadium in Chiba on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/07/soccer/womens-world-cup/sam-kerr-australia-legacy/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-08T19:00:43+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Australia forward Sam Kerr celebrates after scoring against the United States during the bronze medal match at the Tokyo Olympics on Aug. 5, 2021.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/08/basketball/biden-ncaa-misstep/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-08T19:02:22+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[LSU forward Angel Reese (right) gestures to Iowa guard Caitlin Clark after the national championship game in Dallas on April 2.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/09/soccer/j-league/yokohama-derby-brazilians/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-09T11:42:58+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yokohama F. Marinos players salute the home fans after their win over Yokohama FC at Nissan Stadium on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/09/soccer/nadeshiko-portugal-hasegawa-tanaka/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-09T11:42:59+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nadeshiko Japan players celebrate Mina Tanaka's (center) goal against Portugal in Guimaraes, Portugal, on Friday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/09/baseball/japanese-baseball/lions-hawks-takahashi/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-09T11:42:59+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Seibu's Kona Takahashi pitches against the Hawks in Miyazaki on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/09/more-sports/ufc-adesanya-pereira/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-09T17:48:18+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Israel Adesanya reacts after his win over Alex Pereira during UFC 287 in Miami on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/09/baseball/mlb/nootbaar-cardinals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-09T17:48:19+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Lars Nootbar bat .228 and hit 14 home runs for the Cardinals in 2022.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/09/more-sports/bmx-japan-cup-international/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-09T17:48:20+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Freestyle BMX rider Rim Nakamura (center) and others pose for photos at a news conference announcing the Japan Cup in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, on Friday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/09/soccer/kubo-laliga-japanese-scoring-record/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-10T13:24:34+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Real Sociedad's Takefusa Kubo celebrates scoring against Getafe in San Sebastian, Spain, on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/09/soccer/furuhashi-celtic-brace-rangers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-10T13:25:58+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Celtic forward Kyogo Furuhashi celebrates after the team's win over Rangers in Glasgow, Scotland, on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/09/more-sports/boxing-2/inoue-solis-wba-bantamweight/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-10T13:35:48+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Takuma Inoue (left) fights Liborio Solis during their WBA bantamweight world title bout at Tokyo's Ariake Arena on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/10/baseball/mlb/jays-edge-angels/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-10T14:13:17+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shohei Ohtani homers against the Blue Jays at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/10/more-sports/football/obj-to-ravens/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-10T14:15:13+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Rams receiver Odell Beckham Jr. warms up before Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on Feb. 13, 2022.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/10/more-sports/golf/masters-rahm-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-10T18:09:21+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_220832.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Jon Rahm puts on the winner's green jacket after winning the Masters in Augusta, Georgia, on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/10/basketball/nba/hachimura-lakers-play-in/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-10T18:11:36+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_220956.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Lakers forward LeBron James celebrates after making a 3-pointer against the Jazz in Los Angeles on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/10/more-sports/golf/liv-golf-masters/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-10T18:12:17+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_220972.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Phil Mickelson shot a 65 on the final day of the Masters in Augusta, Georgia, on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/10/soccer/arsenal-loses-lead/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-10T18:13:35+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_220863.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus (left) competes with Liverpool's Fabinho during their match in Liverpool, England, on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/11/basketball/wnba-draft-boston-fever/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-11T15:01:23+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_221040.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[First overall selection Aliyah Boston (right) poses with WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert after being drafted by the Indiana Fever in New York on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/11/soccer/uswnt-swanson-injury/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-11T16:06:50+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_221114.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_221114.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[U.S. forward Mallory Swanson is carried off the field with a knee injury during the team's friendly against Ireland in Austin, Texas, on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/11/baseball/japanese-baseball/okoye-new-home-giantss/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-11T23:00:54+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_221199.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_221199.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Outfielder Louis Okoye has nine hits in his first six games with the Giants. ]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/11/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/curling-loco-drago/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-12T11:50:27+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_221190.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_221190.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Uryu Kamikawa, Asei Nakahara, and brothers Hiroki and Takumi Maeda have formed Loco Drago, a "brother team" to Olympic women's curling medalists Loco Solare.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/11/baseball/mlb/maeda-darvish-losses/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-12T11:51:06+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_221153.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_221153.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Twins starter Kenta Maeda pitches against the White Sox in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/11/more-sports/golf/woods-masters-ball-auction/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-12T11:52:43+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_221041.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_221041.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The first of Tiger Woods' 15 major titles came at the Masters in Augusta, Georgia, in April 1997.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/04/26/olympics/winter-olympics/ski-jump-legend-kasai-eyes-2026-games/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-12T12:15:24+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-ski-jump-a-20150427.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Never give up: Ski jumper Noriaki Kasai would like to compete at the 2026 Olympics if his home town of Sapporo wins hosting rights. Kasai will be 54 by that time.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/11/27/olympics/winter-olympics/ioc-chief-thomas-bach-says-sapporo-wont-rejoin-2026-field-bids-fail/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-12T12:15:57+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/sp-ioc-a-20181128.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-ioc-a-20181128.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[IOC President Thomas Bach says there is no backup plan if the two remaining bids for the 2026 Winter Olympics fall through.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/03/20/figure-skating/uno-aims-first-senior-world-title-milan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-12T12:16:12+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/sp-jack-a-20180321.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-jack-a-20180321.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Olympic silver medalist Shoma Uno, seen here at practice on Monday, will try to win his first senior world title this week at the world championships in Milan.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2017/02/27/olympics/sapporo-mayor-interested-hosting-2026-winter-olympics/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-12T12:16:25+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/sp-sapporo-a-20170228.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sapporo-a-20170228.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Katsuhiro Akimoto]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/12/baseball/mlb/ohtani-ryan-mark/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-12T17:45:42+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_221373.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_221373.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shohei Ohtani struck out six in a 92-pitch outing against the Nationals on monday, going one-for-four at the plate.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/12/soccer/indonesia-stampede-rematch/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-12T17:45:43+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_221291.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_221291.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tuesday's match between Persebaya and Arema FC in Jakarta, originally scheduled for March, was postponed by police due to persistent concerns over fan rivalries and crowd control issues.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/12/more-sports/ice-hockey/nhl-australia-games/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-12T17:45:43+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_221292.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_221292.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kings defenseman Jordan Spence, the first Australian-born player in the NHL, could play in front of a home crowd as part of the NHL Global Games' visit to Melbourne in September.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/12/basketball/griner-russia-memoir/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-12T17:45:44+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_221285.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_221285.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[WNBA star Brittney Griner spent 10 months imprisoned in Russia before she was released in a December 2022 prisoner swap.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/12/soccer/nadeshiko-denmark-loss/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-12T22:23:24+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_221390.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_221390.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Denmark's Nicoline Soerensen (left) and Japan's Risa Shimizu vie the ball during an international friendly in Odense, Denmark, on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/12/soccer/j-league/frontale-fan-protest-community/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-12T22:24:21+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_221260.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_221260.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kawasaki Frontale supporters have complained of a growing distance between the club and its hometown communities.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/12/baseball/japanese-baseball/tigers-giants-murakami-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-12T23:23:28+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_221397.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_221397.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tigers starter Shoki Murakami pitches against the Giants during their game at Tokyo Dome on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/13/soccer/kamada-to-leave-frankfurt/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-13T16:08:29+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_221511.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_221511.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Daichi Kamada has played for Eintracht Frankfurt since 2017. ]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/13/rugby/japan-host-world-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-13T16:12:33+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_221435.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_221435.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Webb Ellis trophy is displayed during the draw for the 2023 Rugby World Cup in Paris on Dec. 14, 2020.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/13/soccer/bayern-sane-mane-fight/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-13T18:21:21+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_221578-1-scaled.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_221578.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sadio Mane reportedly fought with teammate Leroy Sane after their lost against Manchester City on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/13/figure-skating/world-team-trophy-day-1/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-13T21:42:54+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_221585.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_221585.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Team Japan captain Kaori Sakamoto scored 72.69 points with her short program on the opening day of the ISU World Team Trophy at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/13/baseball/mlb/mlb-sweeper-new-pitch/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-13T21:59:55+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_221526.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_221526.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nestor Cortes and other members of the Yankees pitching staff have the sweeper in their arsenal. ]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/14/more-sports/fujinami-matches-yoshida/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-14T13:27:02+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_221647.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_221647.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Akari Fujinami poses with her father and coach Toshikazu after earning her 119th straight victory in Astana, Kazakhstan, on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/15/tennis/peng-wta-return-business/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-15T10:00:51+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_221820.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_221820.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Peng Shuai made her last public appearance during the Beijing Winter Olympics last year. ]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/14/tennis/wta-return-to-china/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-14T18:21:56+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_221678.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_221678.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The WTA did not achieve its goals of meeting with Chinese player Peng Shuai or securing an investigation into the allegation she was sexually assaulted by a former Chinese government official.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/14/figure-skating/world-team-trophy-day2/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-14T22:40:37+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_221863.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_221863.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kaori Sakamoto performs her free skate during Day 2 of the World Team Trophy at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium on Friday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/12/sumo/terunofuji-all-time-deserving/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-14T22:44:34+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_221317.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_221317.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Terunofuji (right) has participated in exercises during sumo's ongoing regional tour but is yet to return to full fitness.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/16/baseball/mlb/kikuchi-jays-rays-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-16T17:11:05+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_222001.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_222001.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Blue Jays starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi throws against the Rays in Toronto on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/16/soccer/frankfurt-hasebe-playing-career/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-16T17:11:27+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_222000.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_222000.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Frankfurt midfielder Makoto Hasebe (right) recently signed a one-year extension that takes his current deal with the Bundesliga club to 2028.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/15/figure-skating/world-team-trophy-day3/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-16T17:11:34+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_221943.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_221943.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[South Korean, American and Japanese skaters celebrate on the podium after the final day of the ISU World Team Trophy at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/16/basketball/nba/jordan-quiet-activism/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-16T21:45:49+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_221842.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_221842.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Some believe Michael Jordan's history as an activist is more complicated than it is often presented. ]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/16/more-sports/horse-racing/satsuki-sho-sol-oriens/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-16T22:11:05+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_222015.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_222015.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sol Oriens wins the Satsuki-sho at Nakayama Racecourse in Funabashi, Chiba, on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/16/baseball/japanese-baseball/buffaloes-marines-miyagi/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-16T22:11:06+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_222013.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_222013.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sunday's win gave Orix a series split against the Marines at Chiba's Zozo Marine Stadium after Saturday's game was postponed due to rain.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/14/figure-skating/charismatic-showman-daisuke-takahashi-raises-ice-dancings-profile-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-16T23:56:57+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_221746.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_221746.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Daisuke Takahashi and Kana Muramoto perform their rhythm dance during the World Team Trophy at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/17/baseball/mlb/ohtani-to-face-sox/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-17T15:38:04+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_222077.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_222077.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Angels' Shohei Ohtani is scheduled to pitch against the Red Sox in Boston on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/17/baseball/mlb/brewers-beat-padres-darvish/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-17T18:26:25+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_222155.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_222155.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Padres starter Yu Darvish pitches against the Brewers in San Diego on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/17/baseball/ohtani-nameplate-auction/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-17T18:27:49+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_222185.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_222185.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shohei Ohtani led Samurai Japan to the World Baseball Classic title in March.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/17/more-sports/boxing-2/boxing-brothers-win-interim-titles/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-17T23:05:12+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_222070.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_222070.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yudai Shigeoka (left) and Ginjiro Shigeoka celebrate after winning their respective bouts on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/17/baseball/japanese-baseball/overlooked-takayuki-kato-continues-make-noise-fighters/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-17T23:24:39+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_222125.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_222125.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Fighters' Takayuki Kato has only walked one batter in 23 innings this season.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/02/22/basketball/fiba-world-cup-hachimura-watanabe/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-18T00:15:56+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/np_file_211986.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_211986.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yuta Watanabe (left) and Rui Hachimura are both expected to play key roles for Japan's Akatsuki Five at the FIBA World Cup this summer.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/01/31/basketball/nba/lakers-nets-hachimura/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-18T00:16:26+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/np_file_208034.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_208034.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura controls the ball against Brooklyn Nets forward Joe Harris and forward Royce O'Neale during the first quarter of their game at Barclays Center, New York, on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/18/more-sports/ice-hockey/ukraine-ice-hockey-team/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-18T14:01:40+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_222329.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_222329.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ukraine's men's ice hockey team won both of its friendlies against Hungary in Miskolc, Hungary, earlier this month.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/18/rugby/card-review-system-trial/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-18T14:01:42+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_222299.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_222299.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[A new system developed by World Rugby will see replay officials evaluate most potential red cards before they are shown.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/18/sumo/terunofuji-may-basho-return/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-18T14:01:42+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_222277.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_222277.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yokozuna Terunofuji participates in the traditional Honozumo event at Tokyo's Yasukuni Shrine on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/18/baseball/mlb/ohtani-red-sox-rain/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-18T14:01:44+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_222273.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_222273.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shohei Ohtani walked one and struck out three in his rain-shortened appearance against the Red Sox in Boston on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/18/tennis/zheng-wta-china-return/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-18T17:39:14+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_222432.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_222432.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Zheng Qinwen has only played in WTA Tour qualifying events in her native China.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/18/more-sports/track-field/boston-marathon-chebet-obiri/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-18T17:39:15+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_222407.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_222407.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Evans Chebet (left) and Hellen Obiri of Kenya pose with the winner's trophy after winning their respective divisions in the 2023 Boston Marathon on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/18/tennis/djokovic-elbow-concerns/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-18T17:39:15+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_222409.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_222409.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic returns a backhand to Italy's Lorenzo Musetti during the Monte Carlo Masters on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/03/08/more-sports/judo/shohei-ono-retirement/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-18T21:07:34+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/np_file_214585.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_214585.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Judoka Shohei Ono announces his decision to retire at a news conference on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/19/more-sports/auto-racing/f1-ferrari-appeal-denied-australia-gp/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-19T14:43:25+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_222518.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_222518.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ferrari's Carlos Sainz finished 12th in the Australian Grand Prix after being assigned a post-race penalty.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/19/soccer/milan-napoli-cl-quarterfinal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-19T14:43:26+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_222498.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_222498.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[AC Milan's Olivier Giroud celebrates scoring against Napoli during their Champions League quarterfinal second leg in Naples, Italy, on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/19/more-sports/football/bills-hamlin-returns/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-19T14:43:26+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_222511.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_222511.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Bills safety Damar Hamlin's medical team has cleared him for a return to football activities just months after he suffered a cardiac arrest during a game.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/19/baseball/mlb/ohtani-hr-yankees/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-19T19:32:53+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_222562.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_222562.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shohei Ohtani's fourth home run of the season, against the Yankees in New York on Tuesday, came on the 100th anniversary of the opening of the original Yankee Stadium.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/19/sumo/sumo-media-problems/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-19T23:07:35+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_222523.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_222523.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[With its near-absolute control over its wrestlers, the Japan Sumo Association would be in a strong position to produce a documentary series rivaling recent hits such as "Drive to Survive" or "Welcome to Wrexham."]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/19/soccer/japan-senior-soccer-o80/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-19T23:10:41+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_222583.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_222583.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Tokyo Senior Football Association launched an over-80 division this season featuring three clubs.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/19/basketball/russia-banned-olympic-qualifying/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-19T23:11:16+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_222512.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_222512.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Russia's basketball teams have been banned from international competition since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/20/baseball/japanese-baseball/frank-schwindel-orix-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-20T11:25:12+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_222715.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_222715.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Buffaloes' Frank Schwindel is congratulated by coach So Taguchi after his tiebreaking hit against the Eagles during the eighth inning in Osaka on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/20/soccer/city-eliminates-bayern-cl/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-20T17:30:31+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_222723.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_222723.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[City's Erling Haaland (left) and Bayern's Dayot Upamecano vie for the ball during their Champions League match in Munich on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/20/soccer/soccer-playing-robot-artemis/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-20T17:54:47+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_222754.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_222754.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[ARTEMIS moves through a school lab at UCLA on April 13 in Los Angeles. ]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/02/27/soccer/furuhashi-league-cup-brace/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-20T18:06:39+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/np_file_212868.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_212868.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[From Left: Celtic's Kyogo Furuhashi, Reo Hatate, Daizen Maeda, Tomoki Iwata and Yuki Kobayashi celebrate with the trophy after winning the Scottish League Cup in Glasgow, Scotland, on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/21/soccer/j-league-chairman-yoshikazu-nonomura-stresses-importance-leagues-growth-asia/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-21T17:24:58+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_222930.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_222930.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[J. League chairman Yoshikazu Nonomura speaks during the second session of the FIFA Diploma in Club Management on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/21/baseball/japanese-baseball/carp-rally-victory-tigers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-21T17:25:30+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_222927.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_222927.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Carp pinch hitter Ryuhei Matsuyama hits a three-run double against the Tigers during the eighth inning at Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/22/baseball/mlb/as-leave-oakland/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-22T12:00:17+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_223146.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_223146.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[A's fan John Barnes shows off his hat, which is covered with commemorative pins, before a game in April 2022. ]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/21/baseball/mlb/ohtani-bo-jackson-similiar/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-21T18:39:00+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_223023.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_223023.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani qualified for both the batting and ERA titles last season. ]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/21/baseball/mlb/oakland-plans-move-to-vegas/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-21T18:40:56+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_223089.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_223089.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The A's have played at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum since 1968.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/21/baseball/mlb/senga-gets-third-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-21T18:48:27+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_223170.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_223170.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Mets' Kodai Senga pitches against the Giants in San Francisco on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/21/soccer/okazaki-huesca-build-bond-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-21T22:39:43+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_222958.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_222958.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kento Hashimoto has earned 30 appearances for Huesca since joining the club on loan from Rostov in July.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/20/more-sports/auto-racing/michael-schumacher-ai-interview/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-21T22:48:47+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_222827-1.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_222827.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Michael Schumacher, seen on the podium after winning the French Grand Prix in 2002, has not been seen in public since suffering a serious brain injury in 2013.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/22/baseball/mlb/ohtani-stellar-pitching-2/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-22T19:12:01+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_223227-scaled.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_223227.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani throws in the fifth inning of the team's win over the Kansas City Royals on Friday at Angel Stadium. ]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/22/baseball/japanese-baseball/shoki-murakami-hanshin-tigers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-22T19:12:39+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_223244.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_223244.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hanshin Tigers rookie Shoki Murakami pitches against the Chunichi Dragons in Nagoya on Saturday. ]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/23/more-sports/gymnastics/biles-owens-marriage/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-23T11:56:18+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_223287.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_223287.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Gymnast Simone Biles (right) and Houston Texans defensive back Jonathan Owens announced their engagement in February 2022.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/23/baseball/mlb/nootbar-suzuki-meeting/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-23T11:56:18+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_223290.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_223290.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Former Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki is now works as an assistant to the club's chairman.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/23/more-sports/bouldering-matsufuji-bronze-wc/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-23T11:56:19+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_223285.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_223285.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Anon Matsufuji competes in a sport climbing World Cup event in Hachioji on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/23/soccer/miura-portugal-debut/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-23T11:56:19+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_223286.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_223286.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kazuyoshi Miura makes his debut for Portuguese second-division club Oliveirense in Viseu, Portugal, on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/23/soccer/j-league/j1-r9-sanfrecce-tokyo/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-23T12:56:07+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_223284.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_223284.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[FC Tokyo snapped a four-game winless streak in the league with its victory over Sanfrecce in Hiroshima on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/23/baseball/mlb/fujinami-athletics-rangers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-23T18:30:27+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_223383.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_223383.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shintaro Fujinami lasted just 2⅓ innings against the Rangers in Arlington, Texas, on Saturday night.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/23/soccer/wrexham-promoted-efl/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-23T18:32:46+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_223302.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_223302.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Wrexham's Jordan Davies celebrates with fans on the pitch after the team clinched the National League title and promotion to League Two with its win over Boreham Wood in Wrexham, Wales, on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/24/soccer/j-league/shonan-nagoya-play-draw/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-24T12:11:18+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_223464.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_223464.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shonan's Shuto Machino celebrates after scoring a penalty against Nagoya during their match on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/24/rugby/eagles-verblitz-rugby-finale/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-24T12:49:05+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_223475.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_223475.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yokohama's Chihito Matsui runs with the ball during his team's game against Toyota in Higashiosaka, Osaka Prefecture, on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/24/soccer/united-reaches-fa-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-24T13:36:43+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_223488.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_223488.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Manchester United players celebrate after winning a penalty shootout against Brighton during the FA Cup semifinals in London on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/24/more-sports/mejdi-schalck-world-cup-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-24T13:46:57+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_223466.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_223466.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mejdi Schalck competes during a World Cup event in Hachioji on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/25/rugby/league-one-playoffs-presser/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-25T15:12:13+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_223791.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_223791.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Saitama Wild Knights, Yokohama Eagles, Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay and Tokyo Sungoliath will contest the Japan Rugby League One playoffs beginning on May 13.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/25/soccer/union-european-clubs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-25T15:12:14+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_223743.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_223743.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Premier League's Brighton was one of 40 professional clubs to be represented at the inaugural meeting of the Union of European Clubs.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/25/soccer/barcelona-stadium-financing-deal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-25T18:42:10+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_223928.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_223928.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Barcelona's Camp Nou, the fourth-largest soccer stadium in the world by capacity, is set for a major refurbishment beginning in June.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/25/soccer/womens-world-cup/nadeshiko-hasegawa-minami/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-25T20:28:31+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_223747.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_223747.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yui Hasegawa (right) has become a key player for Manchester City since joining the English Women's Super League club last year.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/25/soccer/womens-world-cup/2027-wwc-host-bids/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-25T20:29:21+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_223786.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_223786.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[FIFA has received four expressions of interest for hosting the 2027 Women's World Cup, two of which are joint bids.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/25/soccer/anzac-trophy-recovered/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-25T20:30:13+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_223741.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_223741.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The "Anzac Soccer Ashes" trophy, commemorating international soccer matches between Australia and New Zealand, has resurfaced after going missing for nearly 70 years.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/25/more-sports/boxing-2/ioka-franco-rematch/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-25T20:31:02+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_223734.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_223734.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Former WBO super flyweight champion Kazuto Ioka fought reigning WBA champion Joshua Franco to a draw in December.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/26/more-sports/auto-racing/f1-sprint-round/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-26T16:42:25+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_224060.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_224060.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Formula One will introduce standalone sprint races beginning with this weekend's Azerbaijan Grand Prix.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/26/sumo/ozeki-charisma/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-26T18:20:40+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_224045.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_224045.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[In the absence of charismatic wrestlers at the top of the banzuke rankings, Takakeisho (left) has been a rare must-see attraction.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/26/tennis/russian-player-refused-flight-poland/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-27T13:24:16+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_224116.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_224116.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Russia's Vitalia Diatchenko was  attempting to travel to a tournament in Corsica, Spain, when she was refused boarding to a flight on Polish flag carrier LOT in Cairo.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/26/soccer/j-league/jleague-fall-spring-schedule-debate/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-27T13:25:03+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_224030.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_224030.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[J. League Chairman Yoshikazu Nonomura has promised a transparent process as the league debates whether to shift the start of its competitive calendar from February to late July.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/26/soccer/uefa-cl-usa-future/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-27T13:25:43+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_224054.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_224054.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The UEFA Champions League Final's hosts for the next three years are Istanbul, London and Munich.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/27/basketball/nba/tominaga-declares-for-draft/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-27T14:58:00+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_224211.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_224211.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nebraska's Keisei Tominaga (right) average 13.1 points for Nebraska during the 2022-23 season. ]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/27/baseball/mlb/kikuchi-continues-hot-start/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-27T18:39:38+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_224340.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_224340.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Blue Jays starter Yusei Kikuchi pitches against the White Sox in Toronto on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/28/baseball/japanese-baseball/kurihara-grand-slam-hawks/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-28T11:04:17+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_224426.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_224426.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Hawks' Ryoya Kurihara (right) celebrates with his teammates after hitting a grand slam against the Eagles in Fukuoka on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/28/baseball/mlb/ohtani-gets-fourth-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-28T11:05:45+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_224417-scaled.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_224417.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Angels' Shohei Ohtani hits a triple against the A's at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/28/more-sports/football/panthers-take-young-first/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-28T15:28:21+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_224433.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_224433.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Quarterback Bryce Young poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected with the No. 1 overall pick during the NFL draft in Kansas City, Missouri, on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/29/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/shiffrin-new-skil-downhill/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-29T11:00:31+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_224584.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_224584.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mikaela Shiffrin arrives for the Time 100 Gala in New York on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/29/basketball/nba/rui-hachimura-lakers-second-round/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-29T19:59:00+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_224717.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_224717.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Rui Hachimura will make his first trip to the conference semifinals after providing key contributions for the Lakers during the best-of-seven series, including a massive dunk in the team's Game 6 win. ]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/29/soccer/fortuna-dusseldorf-free-tickets/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-29T20:00:52+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_224598.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_224598.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fortuna's Kevin Stoger (front) and Union's Grischa Promel vie for the ball during a match in Berlin in June 2020.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/27/paralympics/accessibility-for-paris-games/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-29T20:04:27+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_224243.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_224243.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Paralympic logo is displayed in Paris in October 2022. ]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/30/baseball/japanese-baseball/yamamoto-buffaloes-marines-2/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-30T12:34:45+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_224784.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_224784.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Orix's Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitches against the Marines in Osaka on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/30/soccer/acl-final-urawa-al-hilal-draw-koroki/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-30T12:34:46+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_224773.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_224773.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Urawa forward Shinzo Koroki (right) celebrates with midfielder Tomoaki Okubo after scoring the 1-1 equalizer in the team's Asian Champions League final first-leg draw against Al Hilal in Riyadh on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/30/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/watabe-retirement-2026/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-30T18:04:28+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_224783-1.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_224783.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nordic combined skier Akito Watabe's Olympic medal haul includes bronze in the men's large hill event at the 2022 Beijing Winter Games.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/30/soccer/doan-freiburg-cologne/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-30T18:28:43+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_224904.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_224904.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Freiburg's Ritsu Doan attacks the Cologne goal in Cologne, Germany, on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/30/olympics/russia-ioc-neutrals-discriminatory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-30T18:28:43+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_224875.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_224875.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Russian Olympic Committee President Stanislav Pozdnyakov as well as the committee's athletes commission have denounced the IOC's plans to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete as neutrals.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/30/baseball/japanese-baseball/yuto-akihiro-giants-chances/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-30T18:28:44+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_224866-2.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_224866.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Giants outfielder Yuto Akihiro, who hit his first NPB home run for the Giants at Tokyo Dome on Saturday, batted .275 in 109 games for the farm team in 2022.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/30/more-sports/auto-racing/f1-verstappen-sprint-criticism/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-30T18:28:45+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_224824.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_224824.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Red Bull's Max Verstappen finished third in the sprint race of Formula One's Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/30/soccer/miura-oliveirense-bench/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-30T18:28:45+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_224825.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_224825.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kazuyoshi Miura (center) has made one appearance for Oliveirense since joining the Portuguese second-division club over the winter.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/30/basketball/fiba-world-cup-draw/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-30T18:28:46+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/np_file_224822.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_224822.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Former NBA star Dirk Nowitzki draws Japan during the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup draw in Quezon City, Philippines, on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/01/baseball/japanese-baseball/murakami-early-season-struggle/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-01T18:11:12+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_224971.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_224971.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Swallows' Munetaka Murakami is batting .157 and has 39 strikeouts in 25 games this season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/01/soccer/maeda-sets-up-winner/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-01T18:12:23+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_225114.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_225114.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Celtic's Daizen Maeda (right) and Rangers' Connor Goldson vie for the ball during their Scottish Cup match in Glasgow on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/01/sumo/kiribayama-bid-for-ozeki/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-01T18:14:07+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_225107.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_225107.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kiribayama speaks during a news conference at Ryogoku Kokugikan on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/01/baseball/mlb/ohtani-home-run-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-01T18:15:03+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_225113.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_225113.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani rounds the bases after hitting his seventh home run of the season on Sunday in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/01/more-sports/auto-racing/perez-eyes-f1-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-01T18:16:41+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_225000.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_225000.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Red Bull driver Sergio Perez celebrates after winning the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/01/more-sports/table-tennis-star-three-time-olympic-medalist-kasumi-ishikawa-announces-retirement/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-02T09:23:46+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_224990-1.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_224990.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kasumi Ishikawa (center) poses with teammates Miu Hirano (left) and Mima Ito after earning the silver medal in the women's team table tennis competition during the Tokyo Olympics in August 2021.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/02/soccer/gonda-targets-2026-world-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-02T13:07:20+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_225144.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_225144.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shuichi Gonda started for the Samurai Blue in all four of their games at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/02/more-sports/ice-hockey/snoop-dogg-senators-bid/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-02T13:07:20+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_225148.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_225148.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Legendary rapper Snoop Dogg is reportedly interesting in marketing hockey to families of diverse backgrounds in Ottawa and the surrounding area.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/02/baseball/mlb/yoshida-red-sox-11-hit-streak/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-02T19:47:53+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_225358.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_225358.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Masataka Yoshida's 2-for-4 effort for the Red Sox on Monday raised his season batting average to .286.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/02/soccer/womens-world-cup/fifa-wwc-broadcast-fees-europe/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-02T22:33:28+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_225147.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_225147.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[FIFA President Gianni Infantino has called low offers for broadcast rights to the 2023 Women's World Cup a "slap in the face."]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/02/baseball/japanese-baseball/bauer-baystars-wednesday-debut/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-02T22:34:29+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_225139.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_225139.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[BayStars right-hander Trevor Bauer has pitched in three Eastern League games ahead of his expected NPB debut.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/01/figure-skating/daisuke-takahash-kana-muramoto-figure-skating-retire/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-02T22:34:41+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_225124.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_225124.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kana Muramoto (left) and Daisuke Takahashi]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/02/baseball/japanese-baseball/osuna-swallows-beat-giants/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-02T23:08:03+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_225367.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_225367.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Swallows' Jose Osuna hit a pair of home runs during his team's win over the Giants at Tokyo Dome on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/03/soccer/liverpool-klopp-referee-charges/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-03T12:18:13+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_225394-scaled.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_225394.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has received an FA charge for his comments toward referee Paul Tierney after Sunday's game against Tottenham at Anfield.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/03/more-sports/auto-racing/f1-button-hamilton/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-03T12:18:13+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_225389.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_225389.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Seven-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton has said he hopes to seek a new deal with Mercedes after his contract expires at the end of the current season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/03/sumo/media-returns-kokugikan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-03T17:27:46+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_225393.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_225393.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Monday's announcement of the banzuke rankings for the upcoming grand tournament marked the end of remote media coverage for the sumo press club.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/03/more-sports/forbes-athletes-list-ronaldo/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-03T17:27:49+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_225395.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_225395.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo's move to Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr made him the highest-paid athlete in the world, according to Forbes.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/02/figure-skating/takahashi-muramoto-ice-dance-promotion/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-03T18:15:19+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_225325.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_225325.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kana Muramoto (left) says she decided to step down from competition rather than find another partner following Daisuke Takahashi's decision to retire.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/03/more-sports/uci-transgender-rules-killips/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-03T23:00:37+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_225396.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_225396.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), unlike some international sporting bodies, allows transgender riders to compete in women's races]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/04/baseball/japanese-baseball/trevor-bauer-wins-debut/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-04T11:31:38+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_225584.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_225584.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[BayStars starter Trevor Bauer pitches against the Carp at Yokohama Stadium on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/04/sumo/ichinojo-retires-from-sumo/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-04T15:09:00+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_225644.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_225644.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ichinojo won his only top-division title at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament in July 2022.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/04/basketball/nba/embiid-mvp-inspire-others/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-04T15:11:19+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_225630.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_225630.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[76ers center Joel Embiid won the NBA MVP award for the 2022-23 season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/04/baseball/mlb/ohtani-reaches-500-strikeouts/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-04T18:49:25+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_225709.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_225709.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Angels starter Shohei Ohtani strikes out the Cardinals' Lars Nootbar during their game in St. Louis on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/04/soccer/haaland-sets-scoring-record/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-04T18:50:47+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_225596-scaled.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_225596.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Erling Haaland set a new Premier League record by scoring his 35th goal of the season in Manchester on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/05/more-sports/horse-racing/derby-to-go-on/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-05T16:19:38+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_225784.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Skinner runs during a light workout at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, on May 1.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/05/baseball/mlb/yoshida-hitting-streak-homer/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-05T16:53:06+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_225872.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Masataka Yoshida finished with three hits, including a home run, against the Blue Jays at Fenway Park in Boston on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/05/more-sports/uci-transgender-policy-talk/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-05T23:09:16+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_225900.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The International Cycling Union Federation logo is seen on the indoor track at the UCI headquarters in Aigle, Switzerland.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/06/soccer/acl-final-urawa-alhilal-game2/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-06T21:16:24+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_225947.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Urawa players celebrate the team's goal against Al Hilal during the second leg of the Asian Champions League final in Saitama on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/07/tennis/sabalenka-swiatek-rivalry/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-07T14:45:02+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_226016.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Aryna Sabalenka poses with the winner's trophy after beating Iga Swiatek in the final of the Madrid Open on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/05/baseball/japanese-baseball/fighters-flirt-with-no-hitter/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-07T15:59:19+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_225874.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Fighters celebrates after their win over the Lions on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/07/more-sports/golf/yoshida-world-ladies-championship/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-07T17:31:26+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_226068.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yuri Yoshida earned ¥24 million ($178,000) for winning the World Ladies Championship Salonpas Cup, Japan's first major of the season.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/07/soccer/urawa-acl-champions-pragmatic/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-07T17:31:27+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_226004.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Urawa defender Hiroki Sakai (left) and goalkeeper Shusaku Nishikawa lift the Asian Champions League trophy after their win over Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal in Saitama on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/08/tennis/nadal-federer-open/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-08T12:57:10+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_226200.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Rafael Nadal reacts after winning his round-robin match against Norway's Casper Ruud on November 17, 2022 at the ATP Finals tennis tournament in Turin.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/08/rugby/rugby-tier-one/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-08T15:23:54+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_226173.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Brave Blossoms recorded a quarterfinal finish at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/08/baseball/japanese-baseball/sac-bunts-marines-hawks/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-08T15:27:07+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_226100.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hawks fans cheer during the first game of the year at PayPay Dome in Fukuoka on March 31. The team is leading the way in Pacific League attendance figures, drawing 34,748 per game.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/08/soccer/furuhashi-celtic-score/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-08T15:28:27+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_226210.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kyogo Furuhashi of Celtic scores the opening goal in the team's Scottish Premiership 2-0 win away at Hearts in Edinburgh on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/08/more-sports/judo/judo-world-championships/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-08T19:56:30+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_226269.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Natsumi Tsunoda (in blue) and France's Shirine Boukli compete in the women's 48-kilogram final at the world judo championships in Doha on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/08/more-sports/auto-racing/formula-one-miami/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-08T19:57:35+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_226190.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen races during the 2023 Miami Formula One Grand Prix at the Miami International Autodrome in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/09/more-sports/auto-racing/f1-entertainment-miami/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-09T13:24:16+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_226404.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_226404.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Flashy ceremonies have become increasingly prominent at Formula One races as the competition looks to level up the fan experience.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/09/soccer/leicester-fulham-epl/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-09T13:24:18+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_226392.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_226392.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Leicester City's defeat to Fulham on Monday saw the former Premier League champion drop to 18th in the standings.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/09/baseball/japanese-baseball/fighters-hanson/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-09T13:24:19+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/09/more-sports/judo/abe-siblings-golds-worlds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-09T14:28:03+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_226382.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_226382.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Siblings Hifumi (left) and Uta Abe both claimed their second straight world titles in the men's 66-kilogram and women's 52-kg categories, respectively, at the ongoing World Judo Championships in Doha on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/10/soccer/j-league/vissel-barcelona-friendly/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-10T13:29:37+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_226610.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_226610.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Barcelona's June 7 friendly will mark its first game in Japan since 2019.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/10/more-sports/judo/judo-worlds-funakubo-deguchi/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-10T18:30:24+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_226647.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_226647.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Canada's Christa Deguchi (left) and Japan's Haruka Funakubo compete in the women's 57-kilogram final at the World Judo Championships in Doha on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/11/soccer/j-league/j-league-sagan-tosu-urawa-reds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-11T11:20:54+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_226783.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sagan Tosu's Kohei Tezuka (center) shoots and scores his team's second goal in their 2-0 J. League victory over Urawa Reds at Saitama Stadium on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/09/basketball/nba/nba-stores-overseas/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-11T11:48:06+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_226427.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_226427.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The NBA has expanded its retail operations to Abu Dhabi as it looks to grow its brand internationally.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/11/baseball/los-angeles-dodgers-stadium-land-dispute/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-11T13:28:28+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_226821.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_226821.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Melissa Arechiga holding a photo of her relative, Aurora Vargas, being carried out of her home in 1959, in Los Angeles on April 15. Dodger Stadium is the home to the seven-time world champion Los Angeles Dodgers. But in the 1950s, the land around it belonged to families who are now seeking reparations for what they lost.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2021/08/20/soccer/itakura-joins-schalke/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-11T13:31:07+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/np_file_107157.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_107157.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ko Itakura played in all six of Japan's matches during the Tokyo Olympics.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/10/sumo/yokozuna-deliberation-council-return/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-11T13:35:54+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_226651.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_226651.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ozeki Takakeisho (right) will need eight wins at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament in order to maintain his rank.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/10/baseball/mlb/ohtani-ruth-strikeout-mark/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-11T13:37:12+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_226636.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_226636.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shohei Ohtani leads the American League with 66 strikeouts this season.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/12/more-sports/x-games-chiba-2023/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-12T18:14:04+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_227150.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_227150.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Rizu Akama rides on the women's skateboard street course at X Games Chiba 2023 at Zozo Marine Stadium on Friday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/12/sumo/basho-reports/terunofuji-summer-sumo-basho/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-12T18:19:41+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_227068.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Terunofuji (right) enters the Summer Basho as the man to beat, if he can remain healthy over the two-week tournament. ]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/12/baseball/mlb/senga-loses-against-reds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-12T18:20:49+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_227155.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_227155.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Mets' Kodai Senga pitches against the Reds in Cincinnati on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/14/basketball/nba/lakers-warriors-hachimura-effort/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-14T08:45:38+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_227203.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_227203.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Rui Hachimura recorded nine points, three rebounds and two blocks in the Lakers' series-clinching Game 6 against the Warriors in San Francisco on Friday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/14/more-sports/x-games-hiraki-gold/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-14T08:45:39+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_227202.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_227202.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[X Games Chiba women's skateboarding park winner Kokona Hiraki (center), runner-up Ruby Lilley (left) and third-place Yurin Fujii celebrate on the podium at Zozo Marine Stadium in Chiba on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/14/soccer/j-league/vissel-sanfrecce-muto/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-14T08:49:36+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_227205.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_227205.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Vissel players greet supporters after their win over Sanfrecce in Kobe on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/14/baseball/japanese-baseball/otake-tigers-baystars/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-14T14:02:44+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_227204.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_227204.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kotaro Otake pitches to his fifth win of the season for the Tigers against the BayStars in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture, on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/14/rugby/league-one-playoffs-knights-eagles/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-14T14:03:43+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_227201.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_227201.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Saitama Wild Knights winger Marika Koroibete scores a go-ahead try against Yokohama Eagles during the Japan Rugby League One semifinal at Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/12/baseball/japanese-baseball/yamakawa-taken-off-roster/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-14T14:05:35+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_227165.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_227165.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hotaka Yamakawa was removed from the Lions' active roster on Friday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/12/baseball/japanese-baseball/yamakawa-under-investigation-assault/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-14T14:08:28+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_226983.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_226983.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Lions infielder Hotaka Yamakawa is accused of assaulting a female companion at a Tokyo hotel. ]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/12/baseball/wbc-doc-in-theaters/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-14T14:09:13+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_226986.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shohei Ohtani throws his hat after striking out Mike Trout to record the last out of Japan's victory over the United States in the World Baseball Classic final in Miami on March 21.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/11/baseball/japanese-baseball/lotte-marines-roki-sasaki-npb-pitcher-month-march-april/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-14T14:10:08+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_226939.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_226939.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Marines pitcher Roki Sasaki won the Pacific League pitcher of the month award for April.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/11/basketball/nba/golden-state-warriors-los-angeles-lakers-game-5-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-14T14:10:25+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_226900.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Warriors guard Stephen Curry (left) shoots the basketball against Lakers forward LeBron James during Game 5 of the 2023 NBA playoffs Western Conference semifinals at Chase Center in San Francisco on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/14/soccer/j-league/antlers-grampus-suzuki-j30/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-14T20:31:37+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_227274.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kashima captain Yuma Suzuki (right) scores the team's opening goal against Nagoya at Tokyo's National Stadium on SUnday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/14/sumo/basho-reports/summer-basho-day1-terunofuji-kiribayama/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-14T22:15:17+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_227273.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Terunofuji (left) beats Shodai during the opening day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/14/rugby/league-one-playoffs-spears-sungoliath/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-14T22:17:56+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_227272.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tokyo Bay's Yota Kamimori (second from right) celebrates after scoring a first-half try against Sungoliath at Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2022/02/27/rugby/wild-knights-sungoliath/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-14T22:18:16+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/np_file_143760.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_143760.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Wild Knights players celebrate after their win over Sungoliath in Kumagaya, Saitama Prefecture, on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/15/soccer/barca-clinches-league-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-15T17:36:45+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_227347.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_227347.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Barcelona's Raphinha (rear) hugs Robert Lewandowski during their league-clinching victory over Espanyol in Cornella de Llobregat, Spain, on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/15/baseball/mlb/kikuchi-jays-avoid-loss/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-15T17:38:15+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_227432.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_227432.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Blue Jays starter Yusei Kikuchi pitches against the Braves at Rogers Centre in Toronto on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/15/soccer/furuhashi-celtic-top-player/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-15T18:46:38+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_227435.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Celtic's Kyogo Furuhashi (center) is the second Japanese player to be voted as the top player of the year in the Scottish Premiership. ]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/15/sumo/basho-reports/terunofuji-remains-perfect-sumo/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-15T19:29:26+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_227458.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_227458.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Terunofuji (left) battles Abi on Day 2 of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/15/more-sports/judo/judo-world-team-gold/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-15T19:31:45+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_227349.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_227349.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Japanese team poses after winning gold in the mixed team competition during the judo world championships in Doha on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/14/more-sports/ginwoo-onodera-x-games-gold/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-15T23:20:10+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_227265.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_227265.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ginwoo Onodera competes in the men's skateboard street event at X Games Chiba 2023 at Zozo Marine Stadium on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/15/more-sports/x-games-back-japan-skateboarders/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-16T09:51:51+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_227328.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_227328.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yurin Fuji, seen performing a diaster during the women's skateboard park park competition, was one of six Japanese skateboarders to win medals during X Games Chiba 2023.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/16/sumo/basho-reports/summer-basho-2023-day3/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-16T19:24:19+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_227685.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_227685.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nishikifuji (left) shoves Shodai during their Day 3 bout at Ryogoku Kokugikan on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/16/soccer/j-league/tamagawa-clasico-tokyo-kawasaki/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-16T19:24:20+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_227565.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_227565.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Friday's J. League first-division game between FC Tokyo and Kawasaki Frontale drew 56,705 to Tokyo's National Stadium, a record for the rivalry known as the "Tamagawa Clasico."]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/16/tennis/alcaraz-marozsan-italian-open/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-16T19:24:21+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_227647.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_227647.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Carlos Alcaraz (left) and Fabian Marozsan shake hands after their round-of-32 match at the Italian Open in Rome on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/16/baseball/mlb/ohtani-angels-orioles-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-17T09:58:36+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_227581.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_227581.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shohei Ohtani recorded his fourth career home run as a winning pitcher against the Orioles in Baltimore, Maryland, on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/17/soccer/sea-games-thailand-apology/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-17T18:28:43+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_228098.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_228098.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Thai and Indonesian players and coaches were involved in two large-scale brawls during the men's soccer final at the SEA Games in Phnom Penh on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/17/sumo/summer-basho-opening-takes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-17T18:28:45+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_227873.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_227873.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yokozuna Terunofuji has opened the Summer Basho with four straight wins after returning from an extended injury absence.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/17/basketball/nba/lakers-nuggets-game-1-hachimura/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-17T18:28:46+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_227968.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_227968.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (left) and Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. battle for a loose ball during Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals in Denver on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/17/sumo/basho-reports/summer-basho-day4/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-17T19:29:47+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_228115.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_228115.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Asanoyama (right) attacks Tamawashi during their Day 4 bout at Ryogoku Kokugikan on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/17/baseball/japanese-baseball/bauer-carp-loss/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-17T19:50:41+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_227748.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_227748.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[BayStars pitcher Trevor Bauer (left) allowed eight hits in just two innings against the Carp in Yokohama on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/18/baseball/japanese-baseball/fighters-uwaswa-shutout-lions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-18T11:04:08+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_228160.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_228160.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Naoyuki Uwasawa pitches against the Lions at Es Con Field Hokkaido on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/18/tennis/djokovic-tennis-new-generation/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-18T13:31:50+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_228190.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_228190.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic (right) embraces Holger Rune following their quarterfinal match at the Italian Open in Rome on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/18/more-sports/golf/brooks-koepka-moving-on-pga/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-18T17:25:35+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_228173-scaled.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_228173.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Brooks Koepka characterized his final-round collapse at the Masters as a "choke."]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/18/baseball/mlb/senga-mets-beat-rays/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-18T17:28:04+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_228261-scaled.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_228261.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mets starter Kodai Senga pitches against the Rays at Citi Field in New York on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/18/basketball/nba/butlers-carries-heat-opener/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-18T17:29:25+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_228205.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_228205.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Heat's Jimmy Butler works against Celtics guard Derrick White during the second half in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals in Boston on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/18/sumo/basho-reports/yokozuna-terunofuji-remains-unbeaten/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-18T19:10:51+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_228380.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_228380.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Takakeisho (left) and Tobizaru fall during their bout at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on Thursday. Tobizaru won the bout after Takakeisho touched the clay first.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/19/baseball/japanese-baseball/sakamoto-giants-sweep-swallows/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-19T11:21:23+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_228429.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_228429.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Giants celebrate following their win over the Swallows at Jingu Stadium on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/18/more-sports/kasumi-ishikawa-retirement-news-conference/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-19T11:50:41+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_228360.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_228360.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kasumi Ishikawa won three Olympic women's team medals during her career.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/18/baseball/japanese-baseball/nakanishi-nishitetsu-passes-away/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-19T11:52:21+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_228359.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_228359.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nishitetsu Lions slugger Futoshi Nakanishi, seen in February 1957, was inducted into the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame in 1999.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/19/more-sports/golf/pga-championship-cole-leads/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-19T12:27:47+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_228452.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_228452.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Bryson DeChambeau lines up a putt on the ninth green during the first round of the PGA Championship at Oak Hill Country Club, in Rochester, New York, on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/19/baseball/mlb/ohtani-home-run-win-2/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-19T14:44:18+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_228494.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_228494.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shohei Ohtani connects on his 10th home run of the season during the first inning against the Orioles in Baltimore on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/19/basketball/nba/murray-carries-nuggets-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-19T14:44:58+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_228495.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_228495.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nuggets guard Jamal Murray celebrates during the fourth quarter of his team's win over the Lakers in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals in Denver on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/19/tennis/nadal-withdraw-french-open/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-19T18:05:09+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Rafael Nadal announces his withdrawal from the French Open during a news conference in Manacor, Spain, on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/20/tennis/nadal-part-french-open-absence/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-20T11:00:31+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_228602.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Rafael Nadal has won the French Open a record 14 times. He will not compete this year due to injury.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/20/more-sports/auto-racing/mercedes-changes-imola-monaco/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-20T10:30:00+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton drives during the 2023 Miami Grand Prix on May 7.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/19/sumo/basho-reports/wakamotoharu-falls-on-sixth-day/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-19T19:10:20+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_228605.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Abi (left) defeats Wakamotoharu to win their bout on Day 6 of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on Friday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/20/sumo/basho-reports/terunofuji-asanoyama-dominance-continues/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-20T20:18:28+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_228696.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Terunofuji throws Kinbozan down as he improves to 7-0 at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament. ]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/21/soccer/j-league/grampus-sanfrecce-junker/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-21T13:04:23+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Grampus forward Kasper Junker (center) celebrates after scoring his team's equalizer against Sanfrecce in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/21/rugby/league-one-final-spears-champions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-21T13:14:39+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay players celebrate their victory over Saitama Wild Knights in the Japan Rugby League One final at Tokyo's National Stadium on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/20/baseball/japanese-baseball/griffin-oshiro-beat-chunichi/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-21T13:16:34+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_228689.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Giants pitcher Foster Griffin (right) and catcher Takumi Oshiro pose for photos after their hero interview at Tokyo Dome on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/20/more-sports/football/jim-brown-dies-87/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-21T13:16:58+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_228641.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[im Brown speaks to students at a high school in Manhasset, New York, in 2013. Brown, acclaimed as one of the greatest players in pro football history, died Thursday at age 87. ]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/21/more-sports/boxing-2/nakatani-moloney-knockout/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-21T17:12:32+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_228829.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Junto Nakatani (right) is undefeated with 25 wins, including 19 via knockout, after beating Andrew Moloney in Las Vegas on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/21/baseball/mlb/ohtani-11th-home-run-twins/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-21T17:12:33+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_228820.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shohei Ohtani's sixth-inning solo home run for the Angels cuts their deficit against the Twins to 4-2 in Anaheim, California, on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/21/soccer/mancity-epl-title-haaland/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-21T17:12:34+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_228790.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has surpassed Andy Cole and Alan Shearer to become the top goalscorer in a single Premier League season.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/21/more-sports/track-field/https-www-nytimes-com-2023-05-20-sports-olympics-running-bibs-html/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-21T17:12:35+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_228776.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Trayvon Bromell, seen holding his race bib after winning the men's 100-meter final at the U.S. Olympic track and field trials in Eugene, Oregon, on June 21, 2021, describes the ever-present piece of paper as a "distraction."]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/21/sumo/basho-reports/summer-basho-day8-terunofuji-kotoshoho/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-21T19:13:06+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_228879.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Terunofuji (right) grapples with Kotoshoho during their Day 8 bout at Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/22/more-sports/golf/brooks-koepka-pga-championship/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-22T11:29:17+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_228926.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Brooks Koepka won the PGA Championship at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, New York, on Sunday to earn his fifth major title. ]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/22/baseball/mlb/ohtani-angels-twins-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-22T13:25:59+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_228948.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani (left) and reliever Carlos Estevez celebrate after their victory over the Twins at Angel Stadium in Anaheim on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/22/baseball/japanese-baseball/adam-walker-hits-two-run-home-run-propel-giants-fifth-straight-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-22T13:27:37+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_228927.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Giants' Adam Walker hits a two-run homer against the Dragons at Tokyo Dome on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/22/tennis/medvedev-rome-win-clay/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-22T17:37:29+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_229068.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Daniil Medvedev poses with the trophy after winning the Italian Open final in Rome on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/22/soccer/vinicius-spain-racism-fans/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-22T20:57:01+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_228931.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr. points to the stands during  his team's match against Valencia at Mestalla Stadium in Valencia, Spain, on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/24/baseball/mlb/darvish-third-win-padres/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-24T19:05:37+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_229452.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_229452.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Padres starter pitcher Yu Darvish pitches against the Nationals in Washington on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/24/more-sports/track-field/world-athletics-short-tracks/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-24T19:05:37+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_229451.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_229451.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[New proposed World Athletics organizations could allow for more short-track meets to be held outdoors.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/24/rugby/japan-world-cup-training-camp/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-24T19:05:39+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_229378.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_229378.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan fly-half Rikiya Matsuda had been sidelined recently with a knee injury.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/24/basketball/nba/lebron-retirement-questions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-24T19:05:40+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_229303.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_229303.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[LeBron James says he needs time to think before committing to a return to the Lakers for the 2023-24 season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/24/more-sports/golf/block-text-jordan-pga-championship/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-24T19:05:42+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_229297.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_229297.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Michael Block became the darling of the golf world with his Cinderella run to 15th place in last weekend's PGA Championship at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, New York.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/23/sumo/basho-reports/2023-summer-grand-sumo-tournament-day-10/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-24T19:05:42+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_229270.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_229270.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kinbozan (left) defeats Takakeisho on Day 10 of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/23/more-sports/ufc-japan-asia-return/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-24T19:05:43+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_229088.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_229088.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Bantamweight fighters Rinya Nakamura (right) and Toshiomi Kazama were offered UFC contracts after participating in the 2022 "Road to UFC" audition tournament.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/23/basketball/nba/lakers-nuggets-swept-hachimura/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-24T19:05:44+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_229177.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_229177.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (left) dives for a loose ball against Nuggets center Nikola Jokic during the third quarter in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals in Los Angeles on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/23/baseball/japanese-baseball/yamakawa-rape-prosecution/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-24T19:05:44+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_229147.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_229147.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Seibu and Samurai Japan infielder Hotaka Yamanaka has not played since allegations he assaulted a female acquaintance were published on May 11.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/23/rugby/league-one-mvp-tatekawa/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-24T19:05:45+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_229117.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_229117.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Spears captain Harumichi Tatekawa, lifted into the air by his teammates after their Japan Rugby League One final win on Saturday, was selected as the league MVP despite failing to reach the Best XI.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/23/more-sports/boxing-2/iba-suspends-four-countries/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-24T19:05:46+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_229116.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_229116.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The International Boxing Association has not been involved in the Olympic boxing tournament since its 2019 suspension by the IOC.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/22/sumo/meisei-beats-yokozuna-terunofuji/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-24T19:05:48+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_229080.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_229080.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Wakamotoharu (left) wins his bout against Hoshoryu on Day 9 of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/24/sumo/basho-reports/summer-basho-day-11-asanoyama/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-24T19:47:37+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_229453.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_229453.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Asanoyama (right) grapples with Meisei during Day 11 of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/24/more-sports/auto-racing/f1-honda-aston-martin-2026/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-24T19:47:52+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_229337.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_229337.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[(From left) Honda Motor CEO Toshihiro Mibe, Honda Racing Corporation President Koji Watanabe, Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula One Team Chairman Lawrence Stroll and Aston Martin Performance Technologies group CEO Martin Whitmarsh pose for photos at a news conference announcing their upcoming Formula One team partnership on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/24/baseball/japanese-baseball/giants-togo-okamoto-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-25T12:04:52+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_229459.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_229459.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kazuma Okamoto celebrates with his teammates after his solo home run against the BayStars at Tokyo Dome on Wednesday night. ]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/24/more-sports/esports-education-testing-wada/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-25T12:06:25+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_229301.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Compliance with the WADA Code, including drug testing, will be necessary for esports to become an Olympic discipline.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/24/sumo/tochinoshin-retirement-georgian-sumo/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-25T12:59:39+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_229286.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tochinoshin (left), flanked by Kasugano stablemaster, receives a bouquet at his retirement news conference at Ryogoku Kokugikan on Friday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/25/baseball/japanese-baseball/shohei-ohtani-hits-12th-home-run-season-help-angels-beat-red-sox/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-25T18:09:46+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_229696.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shohei Ohtani rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the Red Sox in Anaheim, California, on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/25/more-sports/ice-hockey/panthers-sweep-canes-reach-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-25T18:34:37+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_229605.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Panthers celebrate after the winning goal in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Hurricanes in Sunrise, Florida, on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/25/sumo/basho-reports/terunofuji-takes-sole-lead/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-25T18:58:39+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_229702.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Daieisho (right) pushes out Asanoyama to win their bout at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/25/baseball/japanese-baseball/togo-emerge-giants-ace/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-26T11:41:26+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_229533.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shosei Togo (center) improved to 5-1 with his victory over the BayStars at Tokyo Dome on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/26/soccer/furuhashi-hatate-call-up/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-26T12:05:00+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_229765.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kyogo Furuhashi scores Celtic's first goal against St. Mirren during their match at Celtic Park in Glasgow, Scotland, on May 20.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/26/basketball/nba/celtics-force-sixth-game/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-26T18:31:58+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_229831.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (right) attempts a shot against the Heat's Kevin Love during Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals in Boston on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/26/sumo/basho-reports/terunofuji-beats-asanomaya-basho/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-26T19:11:02+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_229905.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yokozuna Terunofuji throws down Asanoyama to win their bout during the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan on Friday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/27/sumo/basho-reports/terunofuji-eight-emperors-cups/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-28T06:22:00+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_229960.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Returning from dual knee surgeries in October, Terunofuji claimed his eighth Emperor's Cup by improving to an insurmountable 13-1 with victory over sekiwake Kiribayama.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/28/basketball/b-league/bleague-finals-ryukyu-jets-game1/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-28T07:23:11+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_229983.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ryukyu swingman Keita Imamura (left) attacks the Jets basket during the first quarter at Yokohama Arena on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/28/soccer/kumagai-leaving-bayern/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-28T07:23:11+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_229984.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_229984.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nadeshiko Japan defender Saki Kumagai will leave Bayern following her 12th season in Europe.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/28/soccer/j-league/vissel-tokyo-muto/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-28T07:23:13+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_229981.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yoshinori Muto (right) celebrates with teammate Yuya Osako (center) after scoring Vissel's first goal against FC Tokyo in Kobe on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/28/figure-skating/mao-asada-rink-complex/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-28T14:54:56+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_230040.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_230040.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mao Asada skates during an event in 2016. Asada, who retired from competition in 2017, has been developing the concept for a rink in western Tokyo since her days on the competitive circuit.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/28/soccer/luton-promotion-premier-league/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-28T15:48:09+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_229980.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Luton Town players celebrate after winning the Championship playoff final against Coventry City to earn promotion to the Premier League at London's Wembley Stadium on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/27/more-sports/auto-racing/lewis-hamilton-vinicius-junior/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-28T15:51:00+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_229897.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton said the sports world needs to do more to combat racism]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/23/soccer/spain-vinicius-racism-fallout-laliga/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-28T15:52:23+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_229108.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Illumination at the Christ the Redeemer statue is turned off in support of Brazilian soccer player Vinicius Jr. in Rio de Janeiro on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/26/baseball/japanese-baseball/japanese-managers-mets-experience/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-28T15:53:46+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_229797.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Masato Yoshii spent his first two MLB seasons with the Mets in New York.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/26/baseball/japanese-baseball/giants-rally-to-beat-baystars-2/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-28T15:54:54+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_229761.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_229761.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Giants pitcher Chiharu Tanaka (right) poses with manager Tatsunori Hara after earning the first win of his career at Tokyo Dome on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/26/more-sports/horse-racing/horses-jockeys-gear-tokyo-yushuns-90th-run/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-28T15:55:31+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_229757.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_229757.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sol Oriens strides clear for victory in the Satsuki Sho Grade 1 horse race at Nakayama Racecourse in Funabashi, Chiba Prefecture, on April 16.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/26/more-sports/horse-racing/unstoppable-japan-horses-fuel-races-sales/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-28T15:55:44+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_229749.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_229749.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Equinox wins the Dubai Sheema Classic on March 25 in Dubai after setting the record for Meydan racecourse under the guidance of Christophe Lemaire.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/25/soccer/tebas-apologizes-over-comments/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-28T15:56:50+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_229596.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_229596.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[La Liga President Javier Tebas apologized for the comments he made toward Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr. on Twitter.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/30/more-sports/track-field/japan-men-reign-supreme-100-meter-relay/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-28T17:12:09+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sp-relay-a-20180831.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-relay-a-20180831.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan's Asuka Cambridge crosses the finish line first in the men's 4x100-meter relay at the Asian Games on Thursday in Jakarta. Japan won the event for the first time in 20 years at the Asian Games.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2017/07/29/more-sports/track-field/cambridge-aiming-redemption-world-championships-rio-disappointment/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-28T17:12:20+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/sp-run-a-20170730.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-run-a-20170730.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Asuka Cambridge]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2017/06/24/more-sports/track-field/sprinter-sani-brown-outlcasses-field-100-meter-final-first-national-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-28T17:12:32+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-track-a-20170625.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Abdul Hakim Sani Brown leads the field during the 100-meter final en route to victory at the National Athletics Championships on Saturday night in Osaka.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2017/06/23/more-sports/track-field/sani-brown-advances-100-meter-final-fastest-time-nationals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-28T17:12:44+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-track-a-20170624.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sprinter Abdul Hakim Sani Brown (71) competes in a 100-meter preliminary heat on Friday at the  National Athletics Championships in Osaka. Sani Brown had the day's fastest time (10.06 seconds).]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/11/25/more-sports/track-field/rio-olympic-silver-medalist-cambridge-planning-turn-pro/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-28T17:12:53+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-track-a-20161126.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Asuka Cambridge]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/28/basketball/b-league/ryukyu-golden-kings-b-league-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-28T17:34:06+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_230130.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_230130.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Ryukyu Golden Kings celebrate the team's first B. League title on Sunday in Yokohama. ]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/28/sumo/basho-reports/terunofuji-14-wins-emperors-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-28T18:37:24+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_230139.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_230139.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Terunofuji (left) pushes his opponent, Takakeisho, out of the ring Sunday to secure a 14-1 record at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament. ]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/28/more-sports/uprising-tokyo-skateboarding/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-28T19:36:28+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_230098.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_230098.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yuto Horigome competes in the Uprising Tokyo men's street final at Ariake Arena on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/28/baseball/mlb/ohtani-10k-loss-marlins/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-28T19:37:49+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_230146-scaled.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_230146.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Angels pitcher Shohei Ohtani walked three Marlins players, two of which contributed to runs, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2022/01/09/olympics/summer-olympics/skateboarding/japan-olympics-skateboarding-prejudices/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-28T22:38:31+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/np_file_134163.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_134163.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hinano Kusaki competes during the national skateboarding championships held in Kasama, Ibaraki Prefecture, in December.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/29/soccer/everton-surives-premier-league/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-29T13:23:20+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_230229.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_230229.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Everton players celebrate after scoring against Bournemouth at Goodison Park in Liverpool, England, on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/29/soccer/kubo-sociedad-champions-league/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-29T15:42:25+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_230263.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_230263.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Real Sociedad's Takefusa Kubo (left) kicks the ball during the first half of his team's away match against Atletico Madrid on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/29/baseball/japanese-baseball/tigers-interleague-play-npb/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-29T18:10:56+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_230211.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_230211.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Tigers' Kotaro Otake is 6-0 in seven starts this season.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/29/more-sports/golf/furue-match-play-lpga/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-29T18:11:20+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_230283.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_230283.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ayaka Furue hits her tee shot on the eighth hole on the final day of the Bank of Hope LPGA Match-Play in Las Vegas on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/29/soccer/kamada-to-join-ac-milan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-29T18:12:57+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_230293.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_230293.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Daichi Kamada has been with Eintracht since 2017.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/29/more-sports/auto-racing/verstappen-wins-monaco-race/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-29T18:13:52+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_230288.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_230288.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Red Bull driver Max Verstappen poses with the trophy after winning the Monaco Grand Prix in Monaco on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/26/more-sports/japanese-pair-reach-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-30T09:15:55+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_229896.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_229896.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hina Hayata (left) and Tomokazu Harimoto compete during the mixed doubles semifinals at the world table tennis championships in Durban, South Africa, on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/30/more-sports/badminton-serve-ban-olympics/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-30T13:57:55+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_230442.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_230442.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Badminton World Federation has banned the "spin serve," which has proven extremely difficult to play against.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/30/tennis/stephens-player-abuse-racism/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-30T16:11:10+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_230496.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_230496.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sloane Stephens celebrates her first-round win over Karolina Pliskova during Day 2 of the French Open in Paris on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/30/baseball/mlb/suzuki-cubs-rays-stroman/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-30T18:26:59+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_230551.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_230551.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Cubs' Seiya Suzuki hits a fourth-inning single against the Rays in Chicago on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/30/more-sports/cricket-2/icc-proposed-revenue-program/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-30T18:27:00+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_230519.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_230519.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[A proposed new International Cricket Council revenue model would see India claim a share of 38.5%.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/30/soccer/chelsea-pochettino-hiring/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-30T18:27:00+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_230514.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_230514.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mauricio Pochettino will become the third permanent Chelsea manager since its sale in 2022 to a consortium led by LA Dodgers part-owner Todd Boehly.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/30/basketball/nba/heat-celtics-game7/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-30T18:27:01+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_230511.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_230511.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Heat's Game 7 win against the Celtics in Boston on Monday sent the team to its second NBA Finals in four seasons.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/30/tennis/french-open-djokovic-kosovo/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-30T20:53:51+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_230510-scaled.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_230510.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic returns a ball to Aleksandar Kovacevic during their first-round match at the French Open in Paris on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/31/baseball/japanese-baseball/tigers-lions-murakami/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-31T11:53:56+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_230647.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_230647.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tigers rookie Shoki Murakami pitches against the Lions on the opening day of interleague play in Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/31/tennis/french-open-medvedev-wild/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-31T11:53:58+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_230629.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_230629.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Thiago Seyboth Wild celebrates winning his first-round match against Daniil Medvedev at the French Open in Paris on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/31/soccer/japan-germany-friendly/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-31T11:53:58+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_230631.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_230631.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan and Germany last played each other at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar on Nov. 23.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/31/soccer/mitoma-returns-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-31T15:12:57+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_230640.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_230640.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kaoru Mitoma scored seven goals for Brighton in his debut Premier League season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/31/sumo/post-pandemic-basho-experience/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-31T16:16:42+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_230653-1.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_230653.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Summer Grand Sumo Tournament, held from May 14 to Sunday, was the first to take place since Japan ended its pandemic-era restrictions.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/31/sumo/kiribayama-ozeki-promotion/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-31T16:52:56+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_230742.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_230742.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mongolian-born sumo wrestler Kiribayama, who has changed his ring name to Kirishima, is kissed by his parents in Tokyo on Wednesday as he is promoted to the second-highest rank of ozeki.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/01/baseball/japanese-baseball/togo-okamoto-giants-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-01T12:05:20+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_230808.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_230808.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Giants' Kazuma Okamoto runs the bases after hitting a home run against the Marines at Zozo Marine Stadium in Chiba on Wednesday. ]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/01/more-sports/track-field/usain-bolt-eager-play-impactful-role-future-track-field/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-01T17:58:53+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_230826.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_230826.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Usain Bolt, seen during an interview on Tuesday in Mexico City, is eager to remain involved in track and field.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/01/tennis/sabalenka-stays-silent-on-war/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-01T18:00:54+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_230951.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_230951.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka refused to comment on her nation's role in the war in Ukraine at the French Open on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/01/basketball/keisei-tominaga-skip-nba-draft-return-nebraska/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-01T18:02:34+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_230948.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_230948.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nebraska guard Keisei Tominaga drives to the basket against Minnesota's Braeden Carrington during the Big Ten Tournament in Chicago on March 8.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/01/baseball/mlb/ohtani-two-homers-halos-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-01T20:01:37+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_230811.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_230811.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shohei Ohtani hits his second home run of the game during the Angels' win over the White Sox in Chicago on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/02/baseball/japanese-baseball/swallows-snap-losing-skid/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-02T10:49:24+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_231057.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_231057.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shinjo Kawabata (right) finished 3-for-5 for the Swallows in their win over the Fighters in Kitahiroshima, Hokkaido, on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/02/tennis/swiatek-reaches-third-round/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-02T12:48:45+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_231064.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_231064.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[World No. 1 Iga Swiatek reached the third round of the French Open with a victory over Claire Liu in Paris on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/02/baseball/japanese-baseball/kuriyama-wbc-winning-secret/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-02T17:41:36+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_231207.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_231207.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Samurai Japan manager Hideki Kuriyama poses for photos during a news conference on Friday after stepping down from the position.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/03/more-sports/golf/hideki-matsuyama-in-contention/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-03T17:04:55+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_231293.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_231293.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hideki Matsuyama on the ninth fairway during the second round of the Memorial Tournament at the Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/03/baseball/mlb/shohei-ohtani-second-loss/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-03T17:05:37+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_231294.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_231294.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani throws during the fifth inning against the Houston Astros on Friday. ]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/03/baseball/japanese-baseball/giants-beat-nippon-ham/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-03T18:45:17+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_231296.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_231296.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Giants celebrate after Kazuma Okamoto's walk-off double against the Fighters on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/02/more-sports/sergey-karjakin-skip-world-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-03T19:59:04+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_231167.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_231167.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Russian grandmaster Sergey Karjakin, seen in 2016, may not participate in the upcoming World Cup.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/04/baseball/mlb/ohtani-four-hits/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-04T15:25:09+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_231402.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_231402.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits an RBI triple against the Houston Astros on Saturday at Minute Maid Park.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/04/more-sports/ice-hockey/vegas-game-1-stanley-cup-finals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-04T22:19:00+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_231391.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_231391.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Vegas Golden Knights right wing Jonathan Marchessault (81) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final on Saturday. ]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/05/more-sports/golf/matsuyama-seven-shots-back-memorial/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-05T13:59:25+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_231570.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_231570.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hideki Matsuyama finished tied for 16th at the Memorial Tournament in Dublin, Ohio.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/05/basketball/nba/heat-tie-nba-finals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-05T16:27:07+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_231561.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_231561.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Heat center Bam Adebayo attempts a shot against the Nuggets' Aaron Gordon during Game 2 of the NBA Finals at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/05/tennis/miyu-kato-french-open-apology/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-05T18:31:37+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_231632.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_231632.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Miyu Kato (right) is consoled by her partner Aldila Sutjiadi after being disqualified in the third round of the women's doubles competition at the French Open on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/05/soccer/zlatan-ibrahimovic-to-retire/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-05T18:41:48+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_231583.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_231583.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[AC Milan's Zlatan Ibrahimovic acknowledges the fans during a retirement ceremony in Milan on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/05/baseball/japanese-baseball/gosuke-katoh-npb-start/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-05T18:46:11+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_231520.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_231520.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fighters infielder Gosuke Katoh celebrates after hitting his first NPB home run at Es Con Field Hokkaido on May 31.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/05/sumo/kirishima-returns-home-mongolia/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-05T20:03:04+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_231631.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ozeki Kirishima waves before boarding a flight to Mongolia on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/02/tennis/yoshihito-nishioka-advances-third-round-french-open/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-05T21:26:48+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_231150.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_231150.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yoshihito Nishioka has reached the third round of a Grand Slam for the first time. ]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/06/tennis/french-open-rune-cerundolo/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-06T12:42:33+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_231678.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Holger Rune celebrates his victory over Francisco Cerundolo during Day 9 of the French Open in Paris on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/06/more-sports/golf/block-usopen-misses-qualifying/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-06T12:42:33+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_231679.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Club professional Michael Block made waves when he finished in a tie for 15th at the PGA Championship last month.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/06/more-sports/auto-racing/lemans-lebron-flag/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-06T15:51:03+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_231694.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[LeBron James will be the latest in a long list of celebrities who have started the famed 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/06/soccer/saudi-wealth-fund-to-take-control-of-cristiano-ronaldos-club/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-06T16:03:26+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_231682.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr is set to become one of several clubs controlled by Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/06/more-sports/football/chiefs-biden-white-house-visit/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-06T18:00:07+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_231725.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[President Joe Biden receives a jersey from Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes during the team's visit to celebrate its Super Bowl victory in Washington on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/06/tennis/nishioka-french-open-exit/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-06T18:06:43+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_231840.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka plays a forehand return to Argentina's Tomas Martin Etcheverry during their men's singles match on day nine of the Roland-Garros Open tennis tournament at the Court Suzanne-Lenglen in Paris on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/06/more-sports/ice-hockey/knights-panthers-game2-eichel/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-06T19:35:42+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_231741.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill (left) and defenseman Zach Whitecloud celebrate after defeating the Panthers in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final in Las Vegas on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/06/soccer/j-league/barcelona-vissel-friendly-iniesta/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-06T22:33:49+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_231854.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Vissel Kobe midfielder Andres Iniesta (center) attacks the Barcelona goal during an international friendly at Tokyo's National Stadium on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/07/baseball/mlb/ohtani-16th-homerun/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-07T16:50:36+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_232004.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_232004.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani rounds the bases after his solo home run against the Clubs in Anaheim, California, on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/07/more-sports/golf/pga-liv-merger/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-07T16:50:37+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_231916.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Saudi-backed LIV Golf Series bitterly divided the sport after it emerged as a breakaway competition from the PGA Tour in 2022.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/07/tennis/french-open-alcaraz-tsitsipas/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-07T16:50:38+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_231912.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_231912.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Carlos Alcaraz (left) and Stefanos Tsitspas shake hands after their French Open quarterfinal match in Paris on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/07/sumo/sumo-flat-circle-rikishi-transitions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-07T17:25:47+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_231952-scaled.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_231952.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The retirement of Ichinojo (right) leaves sumo without one of its most entertaining heavyweights.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/07/soccer/j-league/iniesta-farcical-farewell-vissel-kobe/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-08T12:38:29+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_231871.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_231871.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Midfielder Andres Iniesta will leave Vissel Kobe on July 1 after five years with the J. League club.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/08/soccer/messi-confirms-miami-move/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-08T12:51:43+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_232132-scaled.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_232132.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Superstar player Lionel Messi announced his move to Inter Miami in Major League Soccer on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/08/olympics/summer-olympics/surfing/fierro-olympic-surf-qualify/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-08T15:14:51+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_232165.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[French surfer Vahine Fierro rides a wave during the 2023 ISA World Surfing Games in El Salvador on Tuesday. ]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/08/soccer/fifa-guarantee-30k-world-cup-players/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-08T15:15:22+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_232159.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_232159.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The FIFA Women’s World Cup trophy is displayed during an event in New York on April 14.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/08/more-sports/golf/zverev-swiatek-reach-semifinals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-08T15:15:54+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_232152.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_232152.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Alexander Zverev plays a shot during his French Open quarterfinal against Tomas Martin Etcheverry in Paris on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/08/soccer/gamba-out-of-emperors-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-08T16:29:24+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_232235.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_232235.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kochi's players celebrate after their victory over Gamba in the Emperor's Cup in Suita, Osaka Prefecture, on Wednesday]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/08/baseball/japanese-baseball/npb-monthy-award-winners/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-08T17:57:32+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_232295.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_232295.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tigers pitcher Kotaro Otake won the monthly award for pitchers in Central League for the month of May.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/08/basketball/radford-highlanders-wubs-yamazaki/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-08T22:09:36+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_232161-e1686229508173.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_232161.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ibu Yamazaki averaged 8.8 minutes per game in 33 appearances for the Radford Highlanders last season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/08/rugby/kolbe-signs-with-sungoliath/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-09T03:03:21+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_232303.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_232303.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[South African winger Cheslin Kolbe will join Sungoliath after the Rugby World Cup. ]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/08/soccer/maya-yoshida-leave-schalke/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-09T03:03:44+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_232302.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_232302.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Maya Yoshida is leaving German club Schalke 04, the club announced on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/09/tennis/kato-french-open-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-09T10:07:38+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_232355.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_232355.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Miyu Kato and Tim Puetz celebrate after their victory in the French Open mixed doubles final in Paris on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/09/more-sports/swimming/ikee-world-championships-fukuoka/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-09T17:21:31+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_232491.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Rikako Ikee's goal is to win a medal during the 2024 Paris Olympics]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/10/baseball/mlb/shohei-ohtani-big-offensive-day/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-10T14:34:37+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_232569.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani hits a two-run home run against the Seattle Mariners on Friday. ]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/10/more-sports/auto-racing/24-hours-le-mans-100-years/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-10T15:00:25+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_232572.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Italian driver Alessandro Pier Guidi steers his Ferrari 499P Hypercar during a practice session prior to the 24 Hours of Le Mans on Wednesday. ]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/10/tennis/novak-djokovic-history-on-the-line/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-10T15:18:00+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_232577.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_232577.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic celebrates after winning a point against Carlos Alcaraz in the semifinals of the French Open in Paris on Friday]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/10/baseball/mlb/yu-darvish-100-mlb-wins/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-10T21:15:16+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_232587.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_232587.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[San Diego Padres starting pitcher Yu Darvish during the first inning of his win over the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver on Friday. ]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/10/more-sports/golf/saudi-pga-tour-sportwashing/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-10T22:37:41+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_232400.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_232400.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan's deal with Saudi Arabia's sovereign investment fund is a major reversal from his stance in 2022.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/11/soccer/j-league/marinos-reysol-miyaichi/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-11T12:20:22+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_232602.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ryo Miyaichi (left) scores the game-winner for Yokohama F. Marinos against Kashiwa Reysol at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/11/soccer/man-city-ucl-final-champions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-11T12:20:23+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_232597.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_232597.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Manchester City's Ilkay Gundogan lifts the trophy after the team's victory over Inter Milan in the Champions League final in Istanbul on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/11/baseball/japanese-baseball/marines-carp-yamaguchi-sasaki/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-12T15:03:32+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_232620.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Roki Sasaki (No. 17) and his Lotte teammates celebrate their win over the Carp at Zozo Marine Stadium in Chiba on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/10/tennis/tokito-oda-grand-slam-youngest/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-12T15:07:00+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_232596.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_232596.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan's Tokito Oda celebrates after winning the French Open final over Britain's Alfie Hewett on Saturday in Paris. ]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/12/more-sports/aew-njpw-tag-team/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-12T18:02:53+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_232692.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[New Japan Pro Wrestling's Shota Umino (front) competes with All Japan Pro Wrestling's Yoshitatsu during an event in Tokyo on Friday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/12/baseball/mlb/ohtani-three-hit-game/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-12T18:07:15+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_232793.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Angels' Shohei Ohtani slides into second during the fourth inning against the Mariners in Anaheim, California, on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/13/soccer/we-league-mvp-ando/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-13T12:54:15+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_232836.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Selections to the WE League's Best Eleven, including league MVP Kozue Ando (center), pose onstage at the league's annual award ceremony on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/13/baseball/mlb/ohtani-double-homerun-angels/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-13T16:54:01+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_232921.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani celebrates after hitting his second home run of the night against the Rangers in Arlington, Texas, on Monday. ]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/13/soccer/miami-fifa-messi-hub/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-13T22:12:50+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_233014.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The expected arrival of Lionel Messi to Inter Miami is expected to raise the city's standing in the global soccer community.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/13/more-sports/boxing-2/iba-ioc-olympic-appeal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-13T22:14:26+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_232844.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The IOC previously suspended the International Boxing Association in 2019 over governance, finance, refereeing and ethical issues.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/13/baseball/japanese-baseball/giants-lions-interleague-game/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-13T22:30:01+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_233061.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Giants pitcher Yohander Mendez poses with manager Tatsunori Hara following the team's win over the Lions at Tokyo Dome on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/14/more-sports/swimming/titmus-paris-retirement-possible/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-14T12:16:50+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_233115.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_233115.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Olympic 200 and 400-meter freestyle champion Ariarne Titmus of Australia has qualified for July's world championships in Fukuoka.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/14/baseball/japanese-baseball/tigers-buffaloes-yamamoto/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-14T12:16:51+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_233112.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Orix's Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitches against the Tigers at Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture, on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/14/tennis/nishikori-comeback-win-pr/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-14T18:48:18+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_233211.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kei Nishikori plays in the first round of the Caribbean Open in Palmas del Mar, Puerto Rico, on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/14/more-sports/ice-hockey/stanley-cup-vegas-champions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-14T19:46:27+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_233148.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Vegas Golden Knights pose with the Stanley Cup after defeating the Florida Panthers to win Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/14/soccer/mitoma-brighton-facup-experience/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-14T19:46:49+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_233117.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_233117.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kaoru Mitoma's Brighton reached the semifinals of England's FA Cup, the sport's oldest competition with a history dating back to 1871.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/15/baseball/japanese-baseball/bauer-first-complete-game/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-15T11:00:13+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_233388.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_233388.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The BayStars' Trevor Bauer pitches against the Fighters at Yokohama Stadium on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/15/baseball/mlb/ohtani-home-run-angels/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-15T16:32:01+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_233520.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_233520.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a two-run home run against the Rangers in the ninth inning in Arlington, Texas, on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/15/baseball/mlb/nevada-approves-athletics-deal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-15T16:32:36+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_233400.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Athletics outfielder JJ Bleday celebrates with his teammates after hitting a three-run home run against the Rays in Oakland on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/15/more-sports/ancient-senegal-wrestling-style/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-15T17:54:24+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_233399.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_233399.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shogo Uozumi wrestles with Baye Ibra in Thies, Senegal, on May 26.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/15/more-sports/golf/pga-liv-merger-major-questions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-15T18:02:23+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_233438.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_233438.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Collin Morikawa said many golfers want to know the reasons behind the PGA Tour's agreement to merge with the Saudi Arabian investment fund behind LIV Golf.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/15/soccer/iwabuchi-leaves-arsenal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-16T11:28:26+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_233421.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_233421.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mana Iwabuchi scores for Arsenal during a Women's Champions League match against Zurich in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, on Dec. 21, 2022.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/16/baseball/japanese-baseball/orix-homers-beat-hanshin/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-16T11:47:02+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_233616-1.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_233616.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Tigers watch as Buffaloes outfielder Yutaro Sugimoto rounds the bases after hitting a home run at Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture, on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/16/tennis/kato-french-open-appeal-denied/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-16T14:56:54+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_233684.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_233684.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Miyu Kato (right) is comforted by doubles partner Aldila Sutjiadi after her default for hitting a ball kid with a ball during the third round of the French Open in Paris on June 4.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/16/tennis/kei-nishikori-reaches-caribbean-open-quarterfinals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-16T14:57:51+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_233692.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_233692.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kei Nishikori hits a shot during his match against Mitchell Krueger at the Caribbean Open in Palmas Del Mar, Puerto Rico, on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/16/baseball/mlb/ohtani-homer-rangers-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-16T17:36:49+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_233632.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_233632.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shohei Ohtani is congratulated by his teammate after hitting a two-run home run against the Rangers in the eighth inning in Arlington, Texas, on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/16/more-sports/golf/us-open-record-starts/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-16T18:26:02+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_233709.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_233709.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Rickie Fowler hits his tee shot on the eighth hole during the first round of the U.S. Open in Los Angeles on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/16/baseball/japanese-baseball/lions-mackinnon-positive-npb/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-16T18:47:15+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_233588.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_233588.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Lions infielder David MacKinnon is adjusting to life in Japan and NPB.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/16/soccer/japan-rout-elsalvador-friendly/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-16T20:44:53+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_233648.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_233648.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ayase Ueda (left) is congratulated by teammates after scoring against El Salvador during a friendly in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/16/more-sports/track-field/felix-maternity-care-black-women/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-16T20:46:34+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_233625.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_233625.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Former Olympic champion Tori Bowie died of complications from childbirth at age 32 last month.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2016/08/01/sumo/sumo-wrestlers-pay-tribute-chiyonofuji/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-16T20:56:06+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/sp-sumo-a-20160802.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp-sumo-a-20160802.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sumo icon Chiyonofuji died on Sunday at 61.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2022/11/22/sumo/chiyotairyu-retirement-restaurant/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-16T20:56:28+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/np_file_195209.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_195209.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Chiyotairyu (right) announces his retirement alongside stablemaster Kokonoe during a news conference in Fukuoka on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/14/sumo/sumo-needs-offseason/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-17T08:56:56+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_233162.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_233162.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The timing of regional tours known as jungyō often leaves injured or fatigued wrestlers struggling to recover between grand tournaments.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/17/tennis/nishikori-semifinals-puerto-rico/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-17T18:50:33+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_233832.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_233832.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kei Nishikori is on the comeback trail at the ATP Challenger Tour event in Puerto Rico after undergoing hip surgery in January last year and subsequently injuring his ankle during rehab.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/18/more-sports/cycling-crash-tour-de-suisse/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-18T11:45:23+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_233872.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_233872.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Flowers are placed Friday at the curve where Swiss rider Gino Mäder fell during a high-speed descent of the fifth stage of the Tour de Suisse cycling race. Mäder died of his injuries. ]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/18/more-sports/auto-racing/verstappen-pole-canada-grand-prix/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-18T11:46:03+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_233883.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_233883.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Red Bull's Max Verstappen secured pole position for the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal after a wet qualifying session Saturday. ]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/18/baseball/mlb/ohtani-150-homers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-18T14:07:34+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_233902.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_233902.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani celebrates after hitting a home run during the seventh inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. ]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/18/more-sports/golf/us-open-third-round/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-18T15:48:53+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_233890.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_233890.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Rickie Fowler prepares to putt on the ninth green during the third round of the U.S. Open in Los Angeles on Saturday. ]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/18/tennis/kei-nishikori-into-final-comeback-tournament/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-18T16:48:39+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_233940.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_233940.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kei Nishikori hits a forehand during his semifinal match of the Caribbean Open in Puerto Rico on Saturday. ]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/16/baseball/japanese-baseball/shigeru-sugishita-dies-at-97/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-19T11:45:58+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_233761.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_233761.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shigeru Sugishita pitches during a game in May 1953. Sugishita won 215 career games, all but four for the Dragons between 1949 and 1958.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/19/baseball/japanese-baseball/ohtani-trout-angels-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-19T13:17:07+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Angels' Shohei Ohtani has six home runs in the last seven games. ]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/06/tennis/kato-open-appeal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-19T15:48:13+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_231839.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japanese tennis player Miyu Kato (left, sitting) and her Indonesian partner Aldila Sutjiadi (center, sitting) receive an explanation from a supervisor during their women's doubles third-round match at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on Sunday. (Kyodo)]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/19/basketball/nba/beal-traded-to-suns/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-19T17:37:02+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Bradley Beal is a three-time All-Star who has spent his entire 11-year career with the Wizards]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/19/more-sports/auto-racing/red-bull-100-wins/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-19T18:14:14+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Red Bull driver Max Verstappen celebrates after winning the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/19/baseball/japanese-baseball/giants-interleague-rebound/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-20T07:30:44+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_234017.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hayato Sakamoto was among the Giants' top hitters in the team's interleague games this year.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/19/tennis/nishikori-wins-injury-return/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-20T11:32:45+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_234069.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kei Nishikori celebrates with the trophy after winning the Caribbean Open in Palmas Del Mar, Puerto Rico, on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/20/more-sports/auto-racing/f1-red-bull-gap-closing/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-20T17:49:33+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_234301.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Max Verstappen's victory at the Canadian Grand Prix on Sunday marked Red Bull Racing's 100th Formula One win.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/20/more-sports/boxing-2/franco-ioka-rematch/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-20T18:46:09+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_234376.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_234376.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[WBA super flyweight champion Joshua Franco trains in Tokyo ahead of his rematch with Kazuto Ioka on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/20/soccer/womens-world-cup/nadeshiko-ikeda-tv-broadcast/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-20T18:47:06+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_234267.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nadeshiko Japan head coach Futoshi Ikeda discusses his selections for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup at a news conference on June 13.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/20/soccer/new-zealand-qatar-friendly-racism/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-20T18:51:46+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_234236.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[New Zealand defender Michael Boxall (right), seen facing Sweden during a recent friendly, was the target of a racial epithet during the All Whites' game against Qatar on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/21/soccer/japan-peru-friendly/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-21T11:54:47+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_234409.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_234409.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Samurai Blue celebrate their friendly win over Peru in Suita, Osaka Prefecture, on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/21/more-sports/boxing-2/iba-appeal-rejected-cas/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-21T17:05:32+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_234418.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_234418.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Court of Arbitration for Sport has upheld the IOC's decision to strip the International Boxing Association of recognition.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/21/baseball/mlb/ohtani-al-potw-5th/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-21T17:06:14+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_234414.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_234414.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani hit .435 with six home runs and 12 RBIs in seven games in the week of June 12 to 18.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/21/tennis/kunieda-oda-expectations/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-21T17:06:55+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_234410.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_234410.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tokito Oda's French Open victory made him the youngest Grand Slam winner in wheelchair tennis history.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/21/tennis/king-wta-50th-anniversary/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-21T18:10:39+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_234425.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_234425.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Billie Jean King served as the first president of the Women's Tennis Association, where she began her push for equal prize money for women at Grand Slam events.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/18/soccer/j-league/j-league-focus-climate-change-initiatives/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-21T19:10:55+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_233472.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_233472.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Increases in the intensity and frequency of extreme weather events have caused a surge of J. League games to be canceled or postponed.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/21/more-sports/auto-racing/formula-e-tokyo/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-21T19:34:24+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_234496.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_234496.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Formula E Championship began in 2014 with the aim of accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles to counteract climate change.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/22/baseball/japanese-baseball/ohtani-fans-twelve-in-loss/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-22T14:40:55+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_234627.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_234627.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Angels starter Shohei Ohtani pitches against the Dodgers at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/22/baseball/japanese-baseball/dragons-eagles-interleague-finale/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-22T14:42:41+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_234549.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_234549.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hiroto Takahashi pitches against the Eagles in Sendai on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/22/more-sports/esports-doping-education-wada/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-22T17:00:17+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_234563.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_234563.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The inaugural Olympic Esports Week begins on Thursday in Singapore.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/22/more-sports/golf/rose-zhang-new-fame/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-22T18:53:02+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_234602.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_234602.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Rose Zhang will make her major debut as a professional at the Women's PGA Championship, which begins Thursday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/22/soccer/lionel-messi-saudi-arabia-deal-paid-off-sides/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-22T20:21:00+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_234677.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_234677.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Argentina's Lionel Messi, seen celebrating with the trophy following the World Cup final in Qatar in December 2022,  is seemingly fulfilling the terms of his tourism contract with Saudi Arabia.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/22/soccer/rapinoe-new-role-world-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-22T20:21:59+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_234584.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_234584.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Megan Rapinoe's role and minutes will be different than they were at past Women's World Cups. ]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/22/more-sports/boxing-2/ioka-doping-sample-cannabis/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-22T20:23:00+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_234624.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_234624.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kazuto Ioka (left) fights Joshua Franco in December 2022.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/22/soccer/womens-world-cup/rapinoe-morgan-world-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-22T20:23:46+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_234571.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_234571.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[U.S. star Megan Rapinoe was named to the U.S. Women's World Cup roster for the fourth time on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/23/basketball/nba/wemby-spurs-first-pick/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-23T11:37:50+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_234812.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_234812.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Victor Wembanyama poses with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver after being taken by the Spurs with the first overall selection of the NBA draft in New York on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/23/figure-skating/valieva-doping-case-cas/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-23T12:04:39+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_234814.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_234814.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kamila Valieva performs during the team figure skating event at the Beijing Olympics on Feb. 7, 2022.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/23/baseball/mlb/ohtani-acuna-all-star/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-23T18:04:39+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_234833.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_234833.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Angels' Shohei Ohtani will be the starting designated hitter for the AL during the MLB All-Star Game in Seattle next month.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/24/soccer/j-league/tokyo-nagoya-cklamovski-diego/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-24T22:13:17+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_235025.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_235025.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tokyo manager Peter Cklamovski (right) celebrates with Diego Oliveira (second from left) after the Brazilian's second goal against Nagoya Grampus on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/23/basketball/france-australia-world-cup-warmup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-25T02:38:29+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_234978.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_234978.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[French basketball player Victor Wembanyama (center) prior to his selection with the first pick of the NBA draft on Thursday in New York. ]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/23/more-sports/boxing-2/franco-weight-loses-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-25T02:39:42+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_234966.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_234966.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Joshua Franco is weighed ahead of his title fight against Kazuto Ioka on Friday. Franco was stripped of the WBA super flyweight title after failing to make weight.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/23/soccer/miyoshi-join-birmingham-side/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-25T02:40:26+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_234960.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_234960.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Royal Antwerp's Koji Miyoshi (left) will join Birmingham on a two-year deal on July 1.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/23/baseball/mlb/tsutsugo-released-round-rock/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-25T02:41:21+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_234963.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_234963.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yoshitomo Tsutsugo, seen playing for the Pirates in July 2022, was released by the Rangers' Triple-A affiliate on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/23/more-sports/boxing-2/ioc-strips-iba-recognition/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-25T02:41:59+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_234828.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_234828.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[International Boxing Association President Umar Kremlev speaks at the Women's World Boxing Championships in March.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/25/baseball/mlb/angels-rockies-25-runs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-25T18:01:37+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_235106.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_235106.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani earned his 60th RBI of the season against the Rockies in Denver on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/25/baseball/mlb/mlb-paris-2025/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-25T18:01:38+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_235105.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_235105.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[In addition to its plans to play a Paris series in 2025, MLB announced a return to London in 2024.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/26/baseball/mlb/kikuchi-earns-seventh-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-26T15:04:09+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_235298.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_235298.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Blue Jays starter Yusei Kikuchi pitches against the Athletics during the fifth inning at Rogers Centre in Toronto on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/26/more-sports/golf/ruoning-win-pga-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-26T18:39:23+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_235235.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_235235.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yin Ruoning sank a birdie putt on the 18th hole that helped her win her first major title at the Women's PGA Championship in Springfield, New Jersey, on Sunday. ]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/26/more-sports/akama-shirai-olympic-qualifier/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-26T18:43:46+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_235380.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_235380.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Liz Akama grinds a rail in the women's final during a street skateboarding Paris Olympic qualifying event in Rome on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/26/baseball/japanese-baseball/pacific-league-playoff-race/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-26T18:59:04+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_235374.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_235374.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Pitcher Kona Takahashi has been among the bright spots for the Lions this season.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/27/basketball/fiba-world-cup-hachimura-out/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-27T14:23:25+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_235520.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_235520.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Rui Hachimura last represented Japan at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/27/basketball/wembanyama-out-world-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-27T14:23:26+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_235456.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_235456.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Victor Wembanyama says he made the decision to skip the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup in lieu of his current schedule, which will see him play 170 games in a 24-month period.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/27/more-sports/auto-racing/reynolds-mcelhenney-alpine-owners/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-27T16:16:44+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_235575.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_235575.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Rob McElhenney (left) and Ryan Reynolds are best known in recent years as the owners of Welsh soccer club Wrexham and stars of the hit docuseries about the club, "Welcome to Wrexham."]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/27/baseball/mlb/ohtani-26th-homer/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-27T16:16:47+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_235551.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_235551.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shohei Ohtani's 26th home run of the season pushed him above Atlanta's Matt Olson in the MLB standings.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/27/soccer/womens-world-cup/japan-wwc-broadcaster-standoff/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-27T18:23:01+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_235510.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_235510.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nadeshiko Japan has struggled in recent international tournaments, exiting the Tokyo Olympics in the quarterfinals and failing to escape the round of 16 at the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup in France.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/28/more-sports/golf/pga-tour-liv-golf-merger-complicated/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-28T12:48:57+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_235670-scaled.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_235670.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Patrick Reed hits a tee shot during a LIV Golf event in Washington in May. ]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/28/more-sports/ice-hockey/connor-bedard-nhl-draft-preview/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-28T15:07:51+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_235684.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_235684.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Top NHL prospect Connor Bedard speaks to the media earlier this month in Las Vegas.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/28/baseball/mlb/ohtani-two-homers-10-strikeouts/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-28T15:45:05+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_235768.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_235768.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani celebrates after the team's win over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/28/sumo/sumo-rankings-newcomers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-28T18:21:05+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_235740.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_235740.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hakuoho (left) and his mentor, former yokozuna Hakuho, display the sumo rankings chart ahead of the Nagoya tournament, in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/28/baseball/japanese-baseball/tigers-all-star/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-28T21:27:52+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_235846.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_235846.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Some of the Hanshin Tigers players voted onto the CL All-Star team via a fan ballot, including Koji Chikamoto (front row, far left), at Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture, on Wednesday]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/28/baseball/japanese-baseball/buffaloes-walk-off-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-28T21:29:37+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_235664-scaled.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_235664.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Orix's Tomoya Mori hits a walk-off homer against the Chiba Lotte Marines on Tuesday at Kyocera Dome in Osaka. ]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/28/more-sports/auto-racing/alpine-f1-ryan-reynolds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-28T21:30:30+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_235666.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_235666.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Alpine driver Esteban Ocon during the Qatar Grand Prix in 2021]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/27/olympics/summer-olympics/usopc-ioc-russia-proposals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-28T21:31:26+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_235560.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_235560.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The International Olympic Committee is yet to make a decision on if and how Russian and Belarusian athletes will be able to compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/25/soccer/2025-club-world-cup-usa/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-28T21:34:40+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_235102.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_235102.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Club World Cup will take place as a seven-team tournament for the last time in December before an expanded 32-club format launches in 2025.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/25/more-sports/boxing-2/asian-boxing-confederation-leaving-iba/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-28T21:35:20+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_235060.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_235060.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Asian Boxing Confederation plans to leave the embattled International Boxing Association in order to maintain its Olympic pathway.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/25/rugby/wallabies-co-captains-hooper-slipper/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-28T21:35:44+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_235052.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_235052.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Flanker Michael Hooper has earned 68 caps for the Wallabies.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/25/more-sports/boxing-2/ioka-franco-rematch-2/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-28T21:36:07+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_235046.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_235046.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kazuto Ioka (left) attacks Joshua Franco during their WBA super flyweight championship bout at Ota City General Gymnasium on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/25/baseball/japanese-baseball/baystars-tigers-azuma/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-28T21:36:33+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_235045.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_235045.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Katsuki Azuma (left) struck out nine batters in his complete-game victory over the Tigers in Yokohama on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/29/baseball/japanese-baseball/buffaloes-bats-yamashita-marines/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-29T12:05:25+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_235900.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_235900.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Buffaloes slugger Yutaro Sugimoto (center) celebrates after hitting an inside-the-park home run against the Marines in Osaka on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/29/soccer/j-league/sekine-reds-beat-shonan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-29T12:06:43+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_235895.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_235895.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Urawa's Takahiro Sekine controls the ball during his team's match against Shonan in Saitama on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/29/soccer/okazaki-stay-sint-truiden/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-29T12:08:45+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_235888.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_235888.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shinji Okazaki will remain with Sint-Truiden next season. ]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/29/baseball/mlb/domingo-german-perfect-game/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-29T16:20:56+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_235947.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_235947.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yankees starter Domingo German pitches against the A's during the first inning at Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, California, on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/29/baseball/mlb/maeda-solid-in-loss/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-29T17:48:21+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_236121.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_236121.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Twins' Kenta Maeda pitches against the Braves during the first inning at Truist Park in Atlanta on Wednesday. ]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/29/baseball/isu-grand-prix-assignments/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-29T17:49:52+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_236117.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_236117.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Riku Miura (right) and Ryuichi Kihara won Japan's first-ever pairs world championship last season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/30/baseball/japanese-baseball/ohtani-hits-29th-home-run/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-30T17:23:28+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_236235.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_236235.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Angels' Shohei Ohtani rounds the bases after hitting his 29th home run of the season during a loss against the White Sox in Anaheim, California, on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/01/tennis/novak-djokovic-wimbledon-ageless/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-01T11:00:31+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_236358.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_236358.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic celebrates after defeating Frances Tiafoe in an exhibition match in London on June 29.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/21/sumo/sumo-narrative-control/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-30T19:19:16+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_234434.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_234434.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[As sumo's popularity has increased overseas, so too has the amount of misinformation that has spread in English-language media.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/30/olympics/yamashito-reelected-joc-president/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-30T19:21:31+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_236222.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_236222.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yasuhiro Yamashita was elected to another term as president of the Japanese Olympic Committee on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/01/baseball/mlb/ohtani-30th-homer/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-01T22:09:37+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_236455.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_236455.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani watches his solo home run in the sixth inning of the team's loss to the Diamondbacks. ]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/01/more-sports/honda-yamaha-motogp-concessions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-01T22:13:12+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_236271.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_236271.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Repsol Honda Team's Marc Marquez leans into a turn during qualifying for the French Grand Prix in Le Mans, France, on May 13. ]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/30/soccer/womens-world-cup/fifa-rainbow-armband-world-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-01T22:16:11+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_236287.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_236287.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[England captain Leah Williamson wears a rainbow armband during Women's Euro 2022 semifinal against Sweden in July 2022. FIFA may allow players to wear similar armbands during this year's Women's World Cup. ]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/30/rugby/joseph-to-leave-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-01T22:17:08+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_236353.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Jamie Joseph has led the Brave Blossoms since 2016.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/02/more-sports/ice-hockey/new-womens-hockey-league/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-02T11:36:03+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_236481.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The newly announced professional women's ice hockey league will be a boost for U.S. and Canadian players who had previously played in one of two dueling North American organizations.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/02/baseball/japanese-baseball/tigers-giants-ito-sugano/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-02T11:36:05+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_236471.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Masashi Ito (center) celebrates with his Tigers teammates after their win over the Giants at Tokyo Dome on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/02/more-sports/auto-racing/f1-austria-sprint-verstappen/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-02T11:36:05+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_236473.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Red Bull's Max Verstappen celebrates after winning the sprint race at the Austrian Grand Prix in Spielberg, Australia, on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/02/soccer/j-league/iniesta-farewell-vissel/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-02T11:36:06+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_236470.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Midfielder Andres Iniesta poses with supporters for photos after his final game for Vissel at Noevir Stadium in Kobe on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/02/baseball/mlb/ohtani-start-padres-delayed/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-02T17:59:43+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_236551.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shohei Ohtani is scheduled to pitch for the Angels on Tuesday against Padres right-hander Joe Musgrove.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/02/soccer/womens-world-cup/ikeda-nadeshiko-japan-challenge/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-02T18:00:23+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_236485.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_236485.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nadeshiko Japan head coach Futoshi Ikeda (second from left) works with his players at a training camp in Chiba on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/03/soccer/lopes-brace-marinos-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-03T12:14:44+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_236635.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Marinos' Anderson Lopes celebrates after scoring his second goal in his team's win over Bellmare on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/03/more-sports/tour-de-france-riots/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-03T15:55:03+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_236674.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[A French police officer walks past a burning truck in Nantes, France, on Saturday. ]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/03/tennis/kyrgios-withdraws-from-wimbledon/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-03T17:55:10+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_236733.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_236733.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nick Kyrgios speaks during a news conference ahead of Wimbledon at The All England Tennis Club in London on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/03/soccer/iniesta-future-no-hint/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-03T17:55:37+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_236704.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_236704.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Andres Iniesta clears the ball during Kobe's game against Sapporo on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/03/more-sports/omasa-reaches-speed-podium/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-03T18:16:41+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/03/more-sports/lafay-wins-second-stage/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-03T21:34:51+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_236639.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_236639.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Victor Lafay celebrates after winning the second stage of the Tour de France in  San Sebastian, Spain, on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/03/09/rugby/toshiro-yoshino-japan-rugby/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-04T01:45:26+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/np_file_214800.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_214800.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Toshiro Yoshino in action for Waseda Club during a competitive match in Tokyo on Nov. 20.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/01/03/figure-skating/suguri-choreographer/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-04T01:45:36+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/np_file_202923.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_202923.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fumie Suguri won the 2003 ISU Grand Prix Final in addition to three Four Continents titles and five national championships during her skating career.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/04/more-sports/tabletennis-hirano-sun-zagreb/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-04T11:41:10+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_236784.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_236784.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Miu Hirano is among the top candidates to represent Japan in the women's singles table tennis competition at the 2024 Paris Olympics.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/04/baseball/mlb/ohtani-al-potm-june/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-04T12:02:05+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_236777-1.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_236777.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shohei Ohtani hit.394 with 15 home runs and 29 RBIs as a designated hitter in 27 games in June, in addition to earning two wins and two losses in five starts on the mound.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/04/more-sports/golf/pga-senate-hearing/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-04T15:16:20+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_236849.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_236849.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[A June agreement between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf to form a new for-profit entity wiped out dueling lawsuits between the two circuits.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/04/soccer/womens-world-cup/brazil-marta-last-world-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-04T15:16:21+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_236813.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_236813.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Brazilian women's soccer star Marta is the country's all-time leading scorer with 117 goals.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/04/basketball/jerebko-sweden-ban-russia/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-04T15:16:22+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_236808.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_236808.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Swedish power forward Jonas Jerebko has been frozen out of his country's national team since accepting a short-term contract with CSKA Moscow weeks after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/04/more-sports/auto-racing/austrian-gp-track-limit-controversy/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-04T15:16:23+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_236795.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_236795.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nine of the 20 drivers at Sunday's Austrian Grand Prix were penalized for exceeding the track limit, either during the race or afterward following a protest by Aston Martin.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/04/more-sports/auto-racing/f1-austria-track-fallout/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-04T17:59:20+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_236884.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_236884.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Post-race penalties at the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday saw McLaren driver Lando Norris rise from fifth to fourth place.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/04/more-sports/tour-de-france-stage-3/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-04T17:59:21+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_236861-scaled.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_236861.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Jasper Philipsen celebrates on the podium after winning the third stage of the Tour de France in Bayone, France, on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/04/tennis/wimbledon-day1-djokovic-swiatek-rain/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-04T23:02:20+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_236787.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_236787.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic's Wimbledon first-round match against Pedro Cachin suffers a lengthy rain delay in London on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/05/tennis/wimbledon-day-2-federer-alcaraz/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-05T11:55:19+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_236987.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_236987.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Eight-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer receives a standing ovation on his arrival at the Centre Court Royal Box during Day 2 of Wimbledon in London on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/05/soccer/osasuna-conference-league-ban/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-05T11:55:20+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_236985.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_236985.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Prior to qualifying for the upcoming UEFA Conference League, Spain's Osasuna had not played in a continental competition since the 2006-2007 season.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/05/soccer/furuhashi-celtic-extension/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-05T11:55:21+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_236980.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_236980.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kyogo Furuhashi led Celtic on the journey to a domestic treble in the 2022-23 season.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/05/more-sports/world-beach-games-canceled/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-05T11:55:21+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_236981.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_236981.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The second edition of the World Beach Games  was set to feature 14 sports including beach soccer, beach volleyball and surfing.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/05/more-sports/tour-de-france-stage-4-philipsen/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-05T11:55:21+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_236982-scaled.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_236982.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[A crash occurs at the final spring to the finish line during the fourth stage of the Tour de France in Nogaro, France, on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/05/soccer/drogba-african-agent-warning/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-05T16:17:22+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_237007.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_237007.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Retired Chelsea great Didier Drogba says that young African players keen to move overseas are most at risk of being targeted by scammers.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/05/rugby/rugby-championship-preview/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-05T16:21:34+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_236996.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_236996.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Rugby Championship will offer observers a first look at what returning head coach Eddie Jones (center) is preparing for the upcoming Rugby World Cup in France.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/05/baseball/japanese-baseball/orix-rakuten-tongu-grand-slam/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-05T16:23:43+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_236977.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_236977.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Orix's Yuma Tongu (center) returns to the dugout after his first-inning grand slam against the Eagles at Tokyo Dome on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/05/sumo/heat-returns-to-nagoya-basho/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-05T17:56:55+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_237004.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_237004.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The return of the "sumo train" bringing hundreds of wrestlers to Nagoya on June 25 was a welcome sight after three years of pandemic-related restrictions.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/05/basketball/nba/watanabe-joins-suns/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-05T17:56:57+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_237018.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_237018.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yuta Watanabe averaged 5.6 points per game last season playing 58 games for the Brooklyn Nets.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/05/baseball/mlb/ohtani-padres-loss/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-05T17:56:57+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_237015.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_237015.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shohei Ohtani allowed seven hits with four walks and five strikeouts in an 86-pitch outing against the Padres in San Diego on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/05/soccer/womens-world-cup/nadeshiko-shimizu-details/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-05T22:56:22+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_237104.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_237104.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Defender Risa Shimizu started all four games for Japan at the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup in France.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/06/baseball/mlb/senga-mets-beat-dbacks/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-06T18:05:25+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_237409.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mets starter Kodai Senga pitches against the Diamondbacks in Phoenix on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/06/baseball/japanese-baseball/yamamoto-left-off-all-star-roster/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-06T21:09:08+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_237406.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_237406.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Buffaloes pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto is 7-3 with a 1.89 ERA and 0.89 WHIP in 11 starts.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/06/soccer/womens-world-cup/rose-lavelle-uswnt-leadership/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-06T21:09:47+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_237295.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_237295.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[U.S. midfielder Rose Lavelle is ready to take on an increased leadership role for the U.S. team during next month's Women's World Cup. ]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/06/soccer/okugawa-signs-with-augsburg/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-06T21:10:35+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_237364.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_237364.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Masaya Okugawa (left) has joined Augsburg on a three-year deal, the club said Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/05/29/sumo/terunofuji-kiribayama-news-conference/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-07T04:40:11+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/np_file_230295.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_230295.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yokozuna Terunofuji celebrates after winning the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/08/tennis/cornet-wimbledon-treatment-players/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-08T10:00:06+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_237642.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_237642.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Alize Cornet hits a return during her second-round match against Elena Rybakina at Wimbledon in London on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/07/tennis/yosuke-watanuki-wimbledon-second-round/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-07T17:44:48+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_237629.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_237629.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yosuke Watanuki hits a return against Marc-Andrea Huesler during their match at Wimbledon in London Thursday.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/07/sumo/takaheisho-nagoya-basho-withdraw/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-07T17:46:43+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_237623.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_237623.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ozeki Takakeisho (left) will not compete at the Nagoya Basho due to knee issues.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/07/tennis/rybakina-survive-cornet-wimbledon/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-07T17:48:36+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_237598.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_237598.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Elena Rybakina (left) and Alize Cornet congratulate each other following their match at Wimbledon in London on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/07/soccer/maeda-stay-with-celtic/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-07T23:03:07+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_237657.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_237657.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Celtic's Daizen Maeda has agreed to remain with the team until June 2027.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2021/04/24/more-sports/connor-oleary-japanese/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-08T14:37:37+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/np_file_83368.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_83368.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Connor O'Leary sits with his parents during the first round of the Rip Curl Newcastle Cup in Newcastle, Australia, on April 1.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/08/tennis/kato-second-appeal-rejected/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-08T17:16:19+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_237759.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_237759.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Miyu Kato in action during her first round mixed doubles match at Wimbledon. ]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/08/basketball/world-cup-warmup-japan-taiwan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-08T18:39:26+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_237761.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_237761.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan's Josh Hawkinson (24) is covered by two Taiwan players Saturday during the first quarter of Japan's 108-86 win. ]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/07/sumo/nagoya-sumo-tourney-preview/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-08T20:46:41+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_237552.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_237552.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yokozuna Terunofuji has won eight Emperor's Cups but has yet to capture a title in Nagoya. ]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/09/baseball/japanese-baseball/marines-fighters-ishikawa/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-09T12:32:28+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_237773.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_237773.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Lotte's Shingo Ishikawa drives in the game-winning run with his seventh-inning single against the Fighters at Es Con Field Hokkaido on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/09/more-sports/golf/us-womens-open-hataoka-lead/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-09T12:32:29+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_237772.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_237772.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[U.S. Women's Open leader Nasa Hataoka picks up her ball after completing the 18th hole at Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach, California, on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/09/soccer/rapinoe-retirement-end-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-09T12:32:30+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_237768.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_237768.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Megan Rapinoe was named FIFA's best women's player in 2019, the same year in which she helped deliver the United States its fourth Women's World Cup title.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/09/soccer/j-league/j1-marinos-grampus-draw/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-09T14:38:42+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_237774.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_237774.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nagoya's Haruya Fujii (left) and Yokohama's Ryo Miyaichi contend for the ball during a J. League first-division game in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/09/rugby/japan-nz-xv-report/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-09T14:39:32+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_237769.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_237769.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan has four more games scheduled for its second and first teams ahead of the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France beginning in September.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/09/sumo/basho-reports/nagoya-basho-day1-terunofuji-sekiwake/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-10T07:50:42+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_237826.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_237826.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yokozuna Terunofuji returns to his corner after defeating Abi on the opening day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Dolphins Arena on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/09/basketball/japan-taiwan-game2-hamamatsu/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-10T07:50:44+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_237818.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_237818.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan's Keisei Tominaga (right) attacks the Taiwan basket during the second quarter of a FIBA World Cup warmup match at Hamamatsu Arena in Shizuoka Prefecture on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/10/baseball/japanese-baseball/eagles-hawks-fujii-asamura/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-10T08:25:08+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_237827.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_237827.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hideto Asamura (left) is greeted in the dugout by Eagles pitcher Masaru Fujii after hitting a three-run home run in the third inning against the Hawks at Rakuten Mobile Park Miyagi on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/10/baseball/mlb/yoshida-homers-in-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-10T17:56:04+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_238023.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_238023.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Red Sox designated hitter Masataka Yoshida connects on a home run against the Athletics during the eighth inning at Fenway Park in Boston on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/10/more-sports/golf/hataoka-misses-first-major/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-10T17:57:26+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_238007.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_238007.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nasa Hataoka watches her tee shot on the 15th hole during the final round of the U.S. Women's Open in Pebble Beach, California, on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/10/baseball/japanese-baseball/soto-key-to-staying-in-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-11T00:24:09+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_237982.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_237982.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Neftali Soto is in his sixth season in Japan with the BayStars]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/10/sumo/basho-reports/terunofuji-upset-nagoya-basho/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-11T00:24:50+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_238053.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_238053.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nishikigi (right) throws down yokozuna Terunofuji to win their bout on the second day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/11/soccer/spurs-postecoglou-kane/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-11T13:47:58+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_238107.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_238107.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tottenham's record goal-scorer Harry Kane has been linked with a move away from the Premier League club.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/11/tennis/wimbledon-round4-recap/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-11T13:47:59+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_238106.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_238106.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after beating Matteo Berrettini in their Wimbledon fourth-round men's singles match in London on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/11/sumo/basho-reports/nagoya-basho-2023-day-3/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-11T19:59:08+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_238318.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_238318.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fans at Dolphins Arena through zabuton cushions onto the ring following maegashira Tobizaru's (right) win over yokozuna Terunofuji at the Nagoya Basho on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/11/baseball/mlb/ohtani-wants-all-star-homer/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-11T19:59:09+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_238301.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_238301.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shohei Ohtani received the most fan votes for AL position players ahead of Tuesday's MLB All-Star Game in Seattle.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/11/sumo/kirishima-return-nagoya/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-11T19:59:10+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_238210.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_238210.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kirishima has missed the start of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament due to bruised ribs.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/11/basketball/nba/nba-silver-sovereign-funds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-11T19:59:10+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_238283-scaled.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_238283.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Qatar's sovereign wealth fund recently agreed to purchase a 5% stake in the company that owns the NBA's Washington Wizards.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/11/soccer/j-league/spulse-mascot-pulchan-gilchrist/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-11T20:49:38+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_238057.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_238057.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Pul-chan has remained popular among J. League fans, finishing as high as fifth in the league's annual mascot election that ran from 2013 to 2023.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/12/more-sports/auto-racing/f1-ricciardo-alphatauri-return/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-12T13:07:48+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_238384.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_238384.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Australian driver Daniel Ricciardo has been without a Formula One seat since August.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/12/baseball/mlb/mariners-fans-ohtani/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-12T13:07:48+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_238390.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_238390.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shohei Ohtani struck out once and drew a walk during the MLB All-Star Game in Seattle on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/12/tennis/svitolina-wimbledon-semifinals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-12T13:07:50+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Elina Svitolina celebrates her win over Iga Swiatek in their Wimbledon quarterfinal in London on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/12/sumo/basho-reports/kirishima-nagoya-day-4/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-12T22:59:48+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kirishima (right) beats Kotonowaka on the fourth day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Dolphins Arena in Nagoya on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/12/soccer/j-league/miura-portugal-loan-extension/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-12T23:01:24+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_238377.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kazuyoshi Miura is set to rejoin Portugal's Oliveirense on another loan from the J. League's Yokohama FC.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/13/baseball/japanese-baseball/sasaki-strikes-out-fourteen-lotte/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-13T12:04:52+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_238626.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Marines starter Roki Sasaki pitches against the Buffaloes at Kyocera Dome Osaka on Wednesday. Sasaki struck out 14 in seven innings.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/13/soccer/machida-beats-marinos-emperors/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-13T12:28:28+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_238631.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Machida's Yu Hirakawa (center) celebrates after scoring against Marinos during their Emperor's Cup match in Machida, western Tokyo, on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/13/baseball/japanese-baseball/eagles-edge-fighters-kobukata/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-13T18:30:25+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_238782.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Eagles' Hiroto Kobukata drives in the go-ahead run in the top of the ninth against the Fighters in Kitahiroshima, Hokkaido, on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/13/sumo/basho-reports/gonoyama-wins-fifth-straight-bout/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-13T18:58:36+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Gonoyama (right) battles Kotoeko of Day 5 of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/13/baseball/mlb/padres-dodgers-open-korea/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-13T22:54:33+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Padres second baseman Kim Ha-seong throws to first to complete a double play against the Mets during their game in San Diego, California, on July 9]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2023-07-13T22:55:19+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Caster Semenya runs in the women's 1,500 final during the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia in April 2018.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/12/sumo/nagoya-basho-early-reaction/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-14T10:14:33+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_238431.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fans toss their zabuton cushions into the ring following the upset of yokozuna Terunofuji by maegashira Tobizaru in Nagoya on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/14/more-sports/ion-izagirre-stage-twelve/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-14T13:03:20+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ion Izagirre celebrates on the podium after winning Stage 12 of the Tour de France in Belleville-En-Beaujolais, France, on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/14/more-sports/golf/mcilroy-retire-before-liv/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-14T15:31:06+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy says he would have turned down any proposal to join LIV Golf.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/14/soccer/womens-world-cup/kumagai-follow-example-past-captain/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-14T17:16:42+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan captain Saki Kumagai (center) runs with her teammates during a training camp in Chiba on July 3.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/14/sumo/basho-reports/nishikigi-takes-sole-lead/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-14T19:39:46+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_239065.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nishikigi (right) defeats Abi on Day 6 of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Friday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/15/more-sports/russian-fencing-drama-us/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-15T12:00:58+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_238947.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Russian fencing champion Konstantin Lokhanov trains during the 2023 USA Fencing Summer Nationals in Phoenix, on July 7.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/14/rugby/japan-squad-all-blacks-xv/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-14T22:57:00+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_239062.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan's players run during practice in Kumamoto on Friday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/14/tennis/elina-svitolina-wimbledon-fans/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-14T22:57:44+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_238996.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Elina Svitolina waves to the crowd as she leaves the court following her match against Marketa Vondrousova in the Wimbledon semifinals in London on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/14/more-sports/ioc-back-russia-asian-games/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-14T22:58:20+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[ The Olympic rings are seen in front of the International Olympic Committee () headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/15/sumo/basho-reports/nishikigi-falls-into-tie/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-15T20:43:42+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_239132.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nishikigi (left) battles with Kotonowaka on Saturday in Nagoya. Nishikigi fell into a tie for first with his loss. ]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/15/more-sports/swimming/artistic-swimming-mens-debut/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-15T22:21:32+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan's Tomoka Sato and Yotaro Sato perform during the mixed duet preliminaries as part of the artistic swimming program at the World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka on Saturday. ]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/16/tennis/wimbledon-vondrousova-jabeur/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-16T14:49:11+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_239244.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Marketa Vondrousova celebrates after her Wimbedon women's singles final win over Ons Jabeur in London on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/16/rugby/japan-allblacks-xv-kumamoto/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-16T14:49:12+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_239183.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan XV captain Kazuki Himeno (second from left) attacks the New Zealand XV end during an international friendly in Kumamoto on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/16/more-sports/boxing-2/inoue-fulton-challenger/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-16T14:49:12+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_239206.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Naoya Inoue is aiming to become the second Japanese boxer with titles in four weight classes.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/16/soccer/womens-world-cup/nadeshiko-arrives-nz/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-16T19:20:19+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_239346.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nadeshiko Japan arrives in Christchurch, New Zealand, on Sunday, ahead of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2023-07-16T19:20:20+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_239345.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hoshoryu (right) defeats Ura during Day 8 of the Nagoya Grand Sumo tournament at Dolphins Arena on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2023-07-16T19:20:21+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan's players stand for the national anthem ahead of an international friendly against an All Blacks XV in Kumamoto on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2023-07-16T19:20:21+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shohei Ohtani rounds the bases after his ninth-inning home run against the Astros in Anaheim, California, on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2023-07-17T14:24:20+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Masataka Yoshida celebrates in the dugout after hitting a grand slam against the Cubs in Chicago on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2023-07-17T16:16:20+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after defeating Novak Djokovic to win the Wimbledon final in London on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/16/soccer/shebelongs-refugee-soccer/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-17T16:29:46+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_239196.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[SheBelongs and Keio University players take a group photo before their friendly at the Keio University Sports Campus in Yokohama on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2023-07-17T17:58:18+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_239534.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Buffaloes designated hitter Leandro Cedeno connects on a three-run home run against the Hawks in the sixth inning in Fukuoka on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/17/baseball/japanese-baseball/tongu-absorb-yoshida-loss/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-17T18:37:38+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_239405.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Buffaloes' Yuma Tongu was leading the Pacific League with a .319 average through Sunday's games. ]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/17/sumo/basho-reports/hoshoryu-three-way-tie-nagoya/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-17T19:20:33+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_239536.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sekiwake Hoshoryu (rear) defeats Hiradoumi on Day 9 of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Monday at Dolphins Arena.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/17/soccer/womens-world-cup/womens-world-cup-nadeshiko-training/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-17T22:55:42+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_239462.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nadeshiko Japan players greet children following a practice session in Christchurch, New Zealand, on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2023-07-17T22:56:21+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_239459.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Haruka Kitaguchi poses after winning a javelin event during a Diamond League meet in Chorzow, Poland, on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/18/more-sports/swimming/acrobatic-routine-bronze-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-18T12:33:41+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_239579.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_239579.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan's artistic swimming team members pose with their bronze medals from the acrobatic routine event at the World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/18/baseball/japanese-baseball/cedeno-yamashita-orix-softbank/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-18T12:35:01+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_239609.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_239609.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Orix's Shumpeita Yamashita pitches against the Hawks at PayPay Dome in Fukuoka on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/18/soccer/womens-world-cup/wwc-japan-preview-ikeda/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-18T19:33:33+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_239668.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_239668.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan head coach Futoshi Ikeda instructs players during a training session in Christchurch, New Zealand, on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/18/baseball/mlb/ohtani-35th-hr-yankees/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-18T19:33:57+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_239755.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_239755.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shohei Ohtani flips his bat after hitting his 35th home run of the season against the Yankees in Anaheim, California, on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/11/rugby/japan-world-cup-himeno/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-19T01:00:02+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/np_file_232601-scaled.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_232601.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Toyota Verblitz star Kazuki Himeno (center) has established himself as a key player in Jamie Joseph's Japan squad.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/18/sumo/basho-reports/nagoya-basho-day10-nishikigi-hokutofuji/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-19T13:16:27+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_239780.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_239780.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nishikigi (above) defeats Meisei during their Day 10 bout at Dolphins Arena in Nagoya on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/18/more-sports/victoria-withdraws-commonwealth-2026/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-19T13:17:24+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_239632.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_239632.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Premier Daniel Andrew says extreme cost increases are behind his decision to withdraw Australia's Victoria state as host of the 2026 Commonwealth Games.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/19/soccer/billionaire-lure-lionel-messi-miami/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-19T13:37:10+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_239861.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_239861.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Jorge Mas, billionaire and managing owner of Inter Miami, during an interview in Miami on Monday]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/19/soccer/j-league/fmarinos-celtic-friendly-maeda-miyaichi/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-20T02:42:31+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_239992.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_239992.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Celtic forward Daizen Maeda fights for the ball against F. Marinos players during their international club friendly in Yokohama on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/20/baseball/japanese-baseball/pl-wins-first-asg/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-20T11:52:30+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_240071.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_240071.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Hawks' Yuki Yanagita homered and drove in two runs to lead the Pacific League to a win on Wednesday night in the first of NPB's two All-Star games.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/20/baseball/mlb/fujinami-traded-to-orioles/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-20T13:44:32+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_240150-scaled.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_240150.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Reliever Shintaro Fujinami was traded from the A's to the Orioles on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/20/more-sports/vingegaard-leads-pogacar-cracks/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-20T18:03:51+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_240177.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_240177.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Jonas Vingegaard opened up a commanding lead over rival Tadej Pogacar during Stage 17 of the Tour de France between Saint-Gervais Mont-Blanc and Courchevel, France, on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/20/baseball/mlb/darvish-padres-beat-toronto/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-20T18:09:32+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_240256.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_240256.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Padres starter Yu Darvish pitches against the Blue Jays in Toronto on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/20/sumo/basho-reports/shonannoumi-beats-nishikigi-nagoya/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-20T19:53:39+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_240274.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_240274.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shonannoumi (right) defeats Nishikigi on Day 12 of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/21/baseball/japanese-baseball/mannami-pl-all-star-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-21T11:20:37+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_240313.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_240313.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Pacific League's Chusei Mannami is congratulated by his teammates after his home run during Game 2 of NPB's All-Star series in Hiroshima on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/20/soccer/amateur-league-heat-postponements/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-21T12:25:51+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_240218-1.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_240218.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Midmatch water breaks have become common occurrences at J. League games as temperatures have risen in recent years.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/18/soccer/womens-world-cup/takata-womens-sports-japan-struggles/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-21T12:32:18+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_239598.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_239598.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[A last-minute deal with national broadcaster NHK avoided the potential for a FIFA Women's World Cup blackout in Japan.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/19/sumo/hidetora-hanada-ncaa-football/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-21T16:44:39+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_239883.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_239883.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hidetora Hanada poses during a news conference in Tokyo on Tuesday where it was announced he will be joining the Colorado State Rams of the NCAA.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/21/rugby/brave-blossoms-continue-world-cup-preparations-familiar-opponent-samoa/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-21T18:00:51+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_240480.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_240480.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Brave Blossoms will face Samoa in the Pacific Nations Cup in Sapporo on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/22/more-sports/football/jets-optimism-with-rodgers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-22T13:00:19+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_240442.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_240442.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Quarterback Aaron Rodgers, a four-time NFL MVP, completed a highly publicized move to the Jets in April. ]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/21/soccer/womens-world-cup/world-cup-kicks-off/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-21T21:45:09+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_240371.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_240371.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[New Zealand's Hannah Wilkinson celebrates after her teams victory over Norway at the Women's World Cup in Auckland on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/20/more-sports/womens-sports-on-rise/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-21T21:46:40+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_240200.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_240200.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[A friendly between England and the United States drew a crowd of 78,000 at Wembley Stadium on Oct. 7, 2022.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/20/more-sports/swimming/yukiko-inui-second-gold/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-21T21:48:17+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_240074.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_240074.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yukiko Inui competes in the women's solo free artistic swimming final at the World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/19/olympics/summer-olympics/paris-olympic-organizers-heat/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-21T21:49:04+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_239982.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_239982.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Paris Organising Committee's headquarters]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/19/olympics/winter-olympics/paris-olympic-games-bid/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-21T21:49:29+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_239968.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_239968.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Olympic rings in front of the International Olympic Committee headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/21/soccer/womens-world-cup/switzerland-philippines-world-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-22T14:34:32+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_240498.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_240498.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Switzerland's Ana-Maria Crnogorcevic (left) and the Philippines' Angela Beard vie for the ball during their match at the Women's World Cup in Dunedin, New Zealand, on Friday. Switzerland won 2-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/22/sumo/basho-reports/hakuoho-tie-for-lead-nagoya/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-22T18:55:33+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_240851.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_240851.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hakuoho (left) battles through an attack by Hokutofuji during their bout in Nagoya on Saturday. ]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/21/more-sports/volleyball/japan-world-league-semifinals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-23T12:35:27+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_240496.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_240496.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan's Yuki Ishikawa (left) scored a match-high 27 points during his team's win over Slovenia in the Nations League semifinals. ]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/23/baseball/japanese-baseball/carp-nomo-morishita/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-23T12:48:17+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_240972.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_240972.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Carp celebrate their win over Chunichi in Hiroshima on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/23/soccer/j-league/vissel-frontale-osako/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-23T12:48:18+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_240966.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_240966.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yuya Osako (left) scores Vissel's second goal against Frontale in Kobe on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/23/soccer/psg-mbappe-conflict/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-23T13:22:20+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_241004.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_241004.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[PSG star Kylian Mbappe is a notable omission from the club's upcoming tour of Japan and South Korea.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/23/tennis/zvonareva-denied-poland/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-23T18:00:25+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_240971.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_240971.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Vera Zvonareva was scheduled to participate in the Warsaw Open beginning Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/23/more-sports/volleyball/japan-poland-nations-league/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-23T18:01:42+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_241064.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_241064.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan had reached the semifinals of the Volleyball Nations League for the first time.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/23/sumo/sumo-tourism-performance/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-23T18:02:19+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_238871.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_238871.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nadine, a 43-year-old tourist from the U.S., wears a sumo wrestler costume and tries to spar against former wrestler Towanoyama in the sumo ring at Yokozuna Tonkatsu Dosukoi Tanaka in Tokyo on June 30.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/23/sumo/basho-reports/hoshoryu-maiden-win-nagoya-basho/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-23T18:56:35+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_241128-1.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_241128.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hoshoryu accepts the trophy after winning his maiden title on Sunday in Nagoya.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/22/soccer/womens-world-cup/japan-win-zambia/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-23T18:57:07+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/np_file_240849.jpeg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[np_file_240849.jpeg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan midfielder Jun Endo celebrates after scoring the team's fourth goal in the team's opening World Cup match against Zambia at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton, New Zealand, on Saturday. ]]></image:caption>
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