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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Coming good: Yoshio Itoi has been in fine form after a slow start to his Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters career.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[New beginning: (From left) Kyoto Hannaryz general manager Junya Goto, No. 2 draft pick Taizo Kawabe, No. 1 pick Kyosuke Setoyama, supplemental draft pick Jun Takaku and head coach David Benoit will try to build a winner in Kyoto as the team begins its inaugural season in October.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tough outing: Saitama Seibu southpaw Kazuhisa Ishii didn't fool Yomiuri batters on Tuesday night at Utsunomiya Kiyohara Stadium. Ishii allowed seven hits and six earned runs in 3 2/3 innings in the Lions' 7-6 loss to the Giants.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Desperate run: Kajima quarterback Yosuke Ozaki (10) surveys the field for a receiver, dodging Seagulls players' pass rush during Friday's Pearl Bowl final at Tokyo Dome. The Deers edged Obic 20-17 to repeat as champion.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Big blast: Yomiuri's Lee Seung Yeop belts a solo homer in the Giants' 5-2 win over Chiba Lotte at Tokyo Dome on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Clean sheet: Softbank's Toshiya Sugiuchi celebrates his first shutout victory this season.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2009-06-22T09:01:54+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2009-06-22T09:06:09+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2009-06-24T09:01:11+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Back in business: John Neumann, who led the Rizing Fukuoka the past two seasons, has been named head coach of the bj-league's Takamatsu Five Arrows.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Speedy performer: Sprinter Chisato Fukushima breaks her own national record in the women's 200 meters, winning the national title with a time of 23.00 seconds at the national championships on Friday in Hiroshima.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Streak continues: Fighters starting pitcher Tomoya Yagi tosses a pitch against the Marines on Saturday. The lefty improved to 6-0 on the season in Hokkaido Nippon Ham's 5-4 win.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hammer thrower Koji Murofushi, the 2004 Olympic gold medalist, captures his 15th straight national title on Saturday in Hiroshima.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Giant step: Tetsuya Utsumi tosses a pitch against the Tokyo Yakult Swallows at Tokyo Dome on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Scarlet fever: Ryo Ishikawa celebrates qualifying for the British Open by winning the Mizuno Open on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[In demand: Hokkaido Nippon Ham's Atsunori Inaba attracted 498,353 votes from fans.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/06/30/sumo/ozeki-harumafuji-eyes-promotion/</loc>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[ss20090630a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Gunning for the top: Ozeki Harumafuji (left) is aiming to earn a promotion to yokozuna at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament which begins on July 12.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/01/baseball/japanese-baseball/hurler-itokazu-comes-through-for-hammies/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-07-01T09:00:31+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20090701j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Bird of prey: Hawks starter Kenji Otonari throws a pitch against the Buffaloes during their game on Tuesday at Yahoo Dome. The Hawks won 13-2.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Historic match: Hosei University's Keiko Kato passes the ball against Seoul Sisters in Tokyo on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2009-07-03T09:01:12+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20090703j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Too sharp for Carp: Yomiuri's Wirfin Obispo celebrates during the Giants' 4-1 win over Hiroshima on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2009-07-04T09:01:55+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20090704j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Feeding frenzy: Seibu's Takeya Nakamura (right) hit a two-run homer as the Lions feasted on Rakuten pitching in an 11-2 win on Friday in Sendai.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2009-07-05T09:00:44+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2009-07-05T09:00:55+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Point man: Tsunekazu Takeda, president of the Japan Olympic Committee, traveled to Singapore for the Olympic Council of Asia general assembly on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/05/baseball/new-niigata-stadium-opens-this-week-could-host-expansion-team-someday/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-07-05T09:01:45+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2009-07-05T09:01:53+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2009-07-05T09:01:54+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2009-07-06T09:01:13+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2009-07-06T09:01:19+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20090706j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Out in front: Softbank's Nobuhiko Matsunaka (right) celebrates his two-run home run with teammate Jose Ortiz in the Hawks' 3-2 win over the Fighters on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/06/more-sports/track-field/nakamura-gedion-win-in-sapporo/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-07-06T09:01:31+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/06/more-sports/hoshi-wins-student-gymnastics-gold/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-07-06T09:02:00+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/06/more-sports/judo/judoka-nishida-claims-prize-in-rio/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-07-06T09:02:15+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/06/more-sports/japan-ekes-out-volleyball-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-07-06T09:03:33+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2009-07-07T09:01:51+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20090707a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Leading the way: Japan national basketball team interim head coach Osamu Kuraishi (right) speaks with assistant coach Masaki Goto during practice at the National Training Center on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/07/baseball/japanese-baseball/series-mvp-kishi-among-17-first-timers-on-japanese-baseball-all-star-rosters/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-07-07T09:02:05+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/07/more-sports/judo/sugimoto-wins-at-grand-slam-rio/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-07-07T09:03:22+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2009-07-07T09:09:16+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2009-07-08T09:00:52+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Turning back the clock: Yomiuri starter Shun Tono, shown in the Giants' throwback uniform, throws a pitch against the Yokohama BayStars during their game on Tuesday at Tokyo Dome.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2009-07-08T09:01:44+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sc20090708a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Welcome party: Cristiano Ronaldo poses with Real Madrid's trophies during his official presentation before 80,000 fans at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/08/sumo/nagoya-the-testing-stage-once-more-just-as-in-2008/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-07-08T09:02:40+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/09/baseball/japanese-baseball/giants-sakamoto-ends-slump-with-a-sayonara-homer/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-07-09T09:00:28+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20090709j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Close play: Dragons outfielder Kazuhiro Wada slides in safely just as Swallows catcher Ryoji Aikawa tags him at Jingu Stadium in Tokyo on Wednesday. Yakult won 11-6.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/09/soccer/world-cup/strike-threatens-2010-world-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-07-09T09:02:31+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2009-07-09T09:09:59+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2009-07-11T09:00:53+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2009-07-11T09:04:33+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2009-07-12T09:02:33+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/13/more-sports/swimming/irie-brothers-win-medley-relay-gold/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-07-13T09:02:23+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2009-07-13T09:02:26+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/13/sumo/basho-reports/harumafuji-kicks-off-yokozuna-bid-with-win-in-nagoya/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-07-13T09:02:39+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[One down: Asashoryu hurls Kyokutenho to the ground on the opening day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/13/baseball/japanese-baseball/utsumi-goes-the-distance-in-win-over-hanshin/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-07-13T09:02:43+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20090713j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[That sinking feeling: Yakult's Lim Chang Yong looks on as Yokohama's Kazuya Fujita celebrates hitting a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the top of the ninth inning on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/13/more-sports/golf/jeon-claims-second-title-of-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-07-13T09:08:52+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2009-07-14T09:01:53+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[The bad guy: Brock Lesnar's antics after defeating Frank Mir have given the sport's image a black eye.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/14/baseball/japanese-baseball/prince-saito-recovers-to-lift-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-07-14T09:02:10+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/14/sumo/basho-reports/harumafuji-cruises-to-second-win-in-nagoya/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-07-14T09:02:30+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[ss20090714b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[In control: Harumafuji eases Iwakiyama over the bales on the second day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/15/baseball/japanese-baseball/tono-tosses-shutout-as-giants-edge-swallows/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-07-15T09:00:36+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20090715j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hard hit: Orix Buffaloes designated hitter Alex Cabrera hits a game-tying single in the sixth inning against the Lotte Marines on Tuesday at Kyocera Dome. The Buffaloes won 3-2.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/15/more-sports/hasegawa-scores-ko-in-first-round/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-07-15T09:01:57+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/15/baseball/mlb/washiya-eyes-quick-climb-to-majors/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-07-15T09:02:59+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20090715a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Big plans: Naoya Washiya, who played on Komadai Tomakomai's title team at Koshien in 2005, hopes to make it to the majors with the Washington Nationals in 2 1/2 years.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/15/baseball/japanese-baseball/buffaloes-to-hold-american-event/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-07-15T09:03:26+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/15/sumo/basho-reports/harumafujis-bid-for-promotion-hits-snag/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-07-15T09:04:23+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[ss20090715b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Big step back: Harumafuji (right) faces off against Kotoshogiku during the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Tuesday. The promotion-chasing Ozeki lost the bout.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/16/sumo/basho-reports/yokozuna-pair-rolls-at-nagoya/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-07-16T09:01:19+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/16/baseball/japanese-baseball/darvish-goes-distance-in-romp-over-hawks/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-07-16T09:02:33+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20090716j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Follow the ball: Yokohama BayStars pinch hitter Dan Johnson watches his three-run homer with two outs in the seventh inning versus the Carp in Hiroshima on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/17/baseball/japanese-baseball/koyanos-clutch-triple-powers-fighters-to-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-07-17T09:00:23+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20090717j1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20090717j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Double dragon: Chunichi's Hirokazu Ibata hits an RBI double in the Dragons' game against the Tigers on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/17/baseball/japanese-baseball/top-of-the-class-kato-powers-japan-to-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-07-17T09:01:48+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20090717w1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20090717w1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Young gun: Yuki Saito throws a pitch at Jingu Stadium on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/17/sumo/basho-reports/harumafujis-chances-of-promotion-crumble/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-07-17T09:01:52+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/18/baseball/japanese-baseball/tigers-bats-heat-up-in-ninth-vs-giants/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-07-18T09:00:15+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20090718j1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20090718j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Come-from-behind blast: Takashi Toritani belts a two-run homer off Yomiuri reliever Daisuke Ochi to put the Tigers ahead with one out in the ninth inning at Tokyo Dome on Friday. Hanshin defeated the Central League-leading Giants 5-1.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/18/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-asa-maintain-share-of-nagoya-lead/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-07-18T09:01:14+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/18/basketball/jbas-reputation-sinks-lower-after-hobbs-dismissal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-07-18T09:01:34+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sk20090718a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20090718a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Short partnership: Japan national team chief Osamu Kuraishi (left) introduces David A. Hobbs as the squad's new head coach in February. Earlier this month, the Japan Basketball Association announced that the American was replaced by Kuraishi.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/18/soccer/galaxy-beat-red-bulls-in-beckhams-return-to-mls/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-07-18T09:01:54+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sc20090718a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sc20090718a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Friends again: David Beckham of the Los Angeles Galaxy hugs teammate Landon Donovan after the team's third goal in a 3-1 win over the New York Red Bulls on Thursday night.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/19/baseball/japanese-baseball/ramirez-led-giants-crush-tigers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-07-19T09:00:14+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20090719j1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20090719j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Overwhelming power: Dragons slugger Tony Blanco smacks his 26th homer of the season off Yokohama's Yuji Yoshimi in the second inning at Yokohama Stadium on Saturday. Chunichi blanked the BayStars 7-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/19/sumo/basho-reports/three-remain-perfect-in-nagoya-tournament/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-07-19T09:01:19+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ss20090719b1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[ss20090719b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Forceful action: Yokozuna Asashoryu slaps Iwakiyama down on the seventh day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/19/figure-skating/soul-on-ice-resilient-ando-primed-for-second-chance-at-olympic-glory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-07-19T09:01:43+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20090719ita.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20090719ita.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fine-tuned: Miki Ando, the 2007 world champion, is confident about her medal chances at the 2010 Vancouver Games.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/19/baseball/explaining-a-hold-and-a-tale-about-smokey-catching-for-the-carp/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-07-19T09:02:52+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/19/more-sports/golf/leader-arimura-shoots-5-under-67/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-07-19T09:08:30+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/20/baseball/mlb/kobayashi-leaves-triple-a-squad/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-07-20T09:01:50+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/20/sumo/basho-reports/asashoryu-slips-out-of-leading-pack-in-nagoya/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-07-20T09:02:22+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ss20090720b1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[ss20090720b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hard to swallow: Asashoryu reacts to defeat by Kisenosato at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/20/baseball/japanese-baseball/chunichis-kawai-notches-10th-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-07-20T09:03:20+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20090720j1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20090720j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Thief in the night: Chiba Lotte's Naotaka Takehara steals second base for the Marines on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/20/more-sports/golf/arimura-claims-stanley-ladies-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-07-20T09:06:28+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/21/baseball/japanese-baseball/fujii-gets-job-done-as-fighters-down-marines/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-07-21T09:01:01+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/21/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-kotooshu-on-top-at-nagoya-while-asa-tumbles-again/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-07-21T09:01:15+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ss20090721b1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[ss20090721b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kotomitsuki twists down Harumafuji]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/21/baseball/mlb/ichiro-helps-mariners-down-indians/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-07-21T09:01:29+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/21/more-sports/swimming/kitajima-to-aim-for-spot-on-national-team-next-year/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-07-21T09:02:07+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/22/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-still-in-hunt-for-11th-career-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-07-22T09:01:45+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/22/baseball/japanese-baseball/dragons-celebrate-seventh-straight-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-07-22T09:02:03+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20090722j1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20090722j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sharp focus: Hiroshima Carp starter Yuki Saito delivers a pitch against the Chunichi Dragons on Tuesday at Nagoya Dome. The Dragons won 7-4.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/22/more-sports/swimming/inui-kobayashi-miss-out-on-medal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-07-22T09:02:11+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/23/baseball/japanese-baseball/darvish-gets-12th-win-of-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-07-23T09:01:08+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20090723j1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20090723j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Serial winner: Yu Darvish celebrates his 12th win of the season as the Fighters beat the Marines.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/23/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-misses-chance-to-take-sole-leadership/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-07-23T09:02:17+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ss20090723b1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[ss20090723b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nothing's perfect: Hakuho reacts to his first defeat at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/24/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-kotooshu-set-to-meet-for-top-billing/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-07-24T09:02:24+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ss20090724b1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[ss20090724b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Out you go: Yokozuna Asashoryu manhandles ozeki Kotomitsuki during 12th day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/24/more-sports/football/alums-happy-to-suit-up-once-again-for-fighting-irish/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-07-24T09:09:21+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sf20090724a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sf20090724a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Working off the rust: Tony Rice, quarterback of Notre Dame's 1988 national championship team, will lead Fighting Irish legends on Saturday against Team Japan at Tokyo Dome.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/25/more-sports/football/grizzlies-to-play-japanese-all-stars/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-07-25T09:00:43+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/25/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-takes-sole-lead-with-finish-line-in-sight/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-07-25T09:02:28+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ss20090725b1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[ss20090725b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Leading the way: Hakuho walks in front of beaten opponent Kotooshu at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Friday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/25/basketball/lowly-grouses-hire-johnson-as-head-coach/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-07-25T09:03:26+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/26/more-sports/football/super-rushing-game-carries-notre-dame-past-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-07-26T09:00:25+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sf20090726a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sf20090726a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Quick feet: Running back Jay Vickers, who rushed for a game-high 139 yards and a 3-yard touchdown, earns MVP honors in the Notre Dame Japan Bowl at Tokyo Dome on Saturday. Notre Dame defeated Japan 19-3.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/26/more-sports/golf/miyazato-tied-for-evian-masters-lead/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-07-26T09:01:10+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/26/more-sports/federers-wife-delivers-twin-girls/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-07-26T09:02:19+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/26/more-sports/golf/idoki-has-shot-at-first-title-since-93/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-07-26T09:02:47+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/26/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-closes-in-on-11th-emperors-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-07-26T09:03:20+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ss20090726b1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[ss20090726b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[In contention: Kotooshu beats Asashoryu Saturday to stay one win behind Hakuho at the Nagoya Basho.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/26/baseball/kobayashi-yabuta-might-have-better-luck-pitching-back-home/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-07-26T09:03:47+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/27/baseball/japanese-baseball/nishimura-set-to-replace-bobby-v/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-07-27T09:03:03+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/27/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-back-on-top/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-07-27T09:03:33+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ss20090727b1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[ss20090727b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Moment of truth: Hakuho tosses Asashoryu to the ground to win the title.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/27/more-sports/golf/fujita-wins-nagashima-invitational/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-07-27T09:04:01+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/27/more-sports/golf/miyazato-slips-to-fourth-in-evian/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-07-27T09:05:14+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/28/more-sports/nashiro-to-face-mexicos-cazares/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-07-28T09:01:24+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/28/sumo/dejima-bows-out-as-hakuho-picks-up-another-emperors-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-07-28T09:03:04+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/29/baseball/japanese-baseball/red-hot-dragons-keep-heat-on-rival-giants/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-07-29T09:01:58+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20090729j1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20090729j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Valuable contribution: Dragons outfielder Masaaki Koike watches his fourth-inning solo home run leave the yard against the Giants at Tokyo Dome on Tuesday. Chunichi defeated Yomiuri 5-3 in the series-opening game.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/29/more-sports/football/kinoshita-maintains-desire-to-play-football-abroad/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-07-29T09:04:44+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sf20090729a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sf20090729a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Friendly exchange: Noriaki Kinoshita, a Japan national team wide receiver, shakes hands with Notre Dame assistant coach Bill Lewis after the Notre Dame Japan Bowl on Saturday at Tokyo Dome. Kinoshita, who was drafted by the New York Sentinels of the fledgling United Football League, wants to travel overseas to play for another football team in the future.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/30/general/no-hurry-for-kitajima-to-return-to-spotlight/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-07-30T09:00:42+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20090730eda.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20090730eda.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Calm waters: Kosuke Kitajima is content to be on sabbatical from elite competition as the spotlight falls on the world championships in Rome.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/30/baseball/japanese-baseball/fighters-rally-in-ninth-to-win-seventh-straight/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-07-30T09:01:32+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20090730j1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20090730j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Wild throw: Hiroshima Carp outfielder Masafumi Suenaga (right) reaches the first base after Yakult Swallows first baseman Jamie D'Antona threw wildly to pitcher Masao Kida (42), allowing a tie-breaking run in the fourth inning on Wednesday at Jingu Stadium. The Carp won 10-6.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/31/baseball/japanese-baseball/dragons-bounce-back-kawais-streak-alive/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-07-31T09:01:54+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20090731j1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20090731j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Still unbeaten: Dragons southpaw Yudai Kawai improves to 11-0 by pitching seven solid innings on Thursday against the Giants at Tokyo Dome. Chunichi defeated Yomiuri 5-3.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/31/baseball/japanese-baseball/female-knuckleball-pitcher-takes-leave-of-absence/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-07-31T09:02:46+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/31/basketball/apache-says-dispute-with-baker-resolved-source-begs-to-differ/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-07-31T09:04:29+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/07/31/more-sports/golf/ishikawa-sets-early-pace-at-otaru/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-07-31T09:08:05+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/01/basketball/tabuse-kawamura-return-to-brex/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-08-01T09:01:13+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/01/baseball/japanese-baseball/darvish-becomes-npbs-first-13-game-winner/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-08-01T09:01:44+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20090801j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Gutsy showing: Starting pitcher Shunsuke Watanabe tosses a complete game in the Marines' 3-1 win over the Eagles in Chiba on Friday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/01/baseball/mlb/dice-k-comments-were-misconstrued/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-08-01T09:03:07+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/01/more-sports/golf/ishikawa-remains-atop-leaderbord/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-08-01T09:03:35+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/01/olympics/ex-world-wrestling-champ-yamamoto-announces-comeback/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-08-01T09:06:29+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/02/baseball/japanese-baseball/matsunakas-two-run-blast-kos-fighters/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-08-02T09:00:15+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20090802j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Winning hit: Slugger Nobuhiko Matsunaka watches his two-run home run leave the park in the eighth inning against the Fighters in Sapporo on Saturday. Fukuoka Softbank defeated Hokkaido Nippon Ham 2-1.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/02/baseball/mlb/matsuzaka-transferred-to-60-day-dl/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-08-02T09:00:28+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/02/baseball/forgotten-igawa-continues-to-toil-for-yanks-in-minors/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-08-02T09:01:53+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/02/more-sports/golf/ishikawa-still-leads-sun-chlorella/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-08-02T09:06:43+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/03/more-sports/japan-falls-to-u-s-in-softball-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-08-03T09:01:26+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/03/more-sports/golf/ishikawa-birdies-final-hole-for-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-08-03T09:02:26+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sg20090803a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Center of attention: Fans watch Ryo Ishikawa hit a tee shot at the Sun Chlorella Classic in Otaru, Hokkaido, on Sunday. Ishikawa won the tournament by one stroke.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/03/baseball/japanese-baseball/takeda-solid-as-fighters-take-down-hawks/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-08-03T09:02:56+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20090803j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mud bath: Hiroshima's Akihiro Higashide slides in to score against the Yokohama BayStars on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/03/more-sports/golf/miyazato-in-third-at-british-open/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-08-03T09:03:43+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/04/more-sports/judo/judoka-nakamura-feeling-way-back/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-08-04T09:01:06+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/04/baseball/japanese-baseball/giants-hatch-takahashi-base-plan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-08-04T09:01:24+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/04/more-sports/golf/miyazato-ties-for-third-still-seeking-major-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-08-04T09:02:34+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sg20090804a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sg20090804a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Open ended: Ai Miyazato misses a putt on the eighth hole during the final round of the Women's British Open on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/05/baseball/japanese-baseball/kamei-propels-giants-past-carp-in-11th-inning/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-08-05T09:03:45+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20090805j1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20090805j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Clutch performance: Yoshiyuki Kamei slugs a game-tying home run in the ninth inning off Carp closer Katsuhiro Nagakawa and adds a game-winning blast in the 11th on Tuesday in Asahikawa, Hokkaido. Yomiuri defeated Hiroshima 6-4.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/06/baseball/japanese-baseball/lions-erupt-in-seventh-to-rally-past-fighters/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-08-06T09:00:44+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20090806j1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20090806j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Bad decision: Chunichi baserunner Keiji Oyama reaches the third while Hanshin third baseman Takahiro Arai fails to catch the ball after Kenta Asakura's bunt caused a fielder's choice by the Tigers. The Dragons won 3-1.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/06/basketball/perseverance-pays-off-for-isohatas-nba-cheerleading-dream/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-08-06T09:01:02+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20090806a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Warriors' dance: Yoshimi Isohata (center) performs at the bj-league championship game at Tokyo's Ariake Colosseum in May.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/06/baseball/japanese-baseball/irabu-negotiating-return-to-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-08-06T09:01:39+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/06/more-sports/track-field/jaaf-gives-national-team-warm-sendoff/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-08-06T09:01:46+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20090806t1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Leaving for Berlin: Track and field athletes Daichi Sawano (right) and Satomi Kubokura vow their determination for the upcoming world championships at Berlin during a press conference in Tokyo on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/07/basketball/s-korea-routs-japan-in-fiba-asia-opener/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-08-07T09:04:45+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/08/more-sports/japan-tops-puerto-rico-in-world-grand-prix/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-08-08T09:00:26+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/08/more-sports/daiki-kameda-could-fight-for-world-title-in-fall/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-08-08T09:01:11+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/08/soccer/goalkeeper-foster-set-for-world-cup-audition/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-08-08T09:01:20+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/08/more-sports/track-field/noguchi-experiences-setbacks/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-08-08T09:01:42+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/08/baseball/japanese-baseball/ogasawara-sakamoto-wield-big-bats-for-giants/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-08-08T09:02:19+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20090808j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Big shot: Giants shortstop Hayato Sakamoto (right) high-fives starting pitcher Tetsuya Utsumi after hitting a three-run homer in the sixth against Tokyo Yakult at Tokyo Dome on Friday. Yomiuri edged the Swallows 10-7.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/08/more-sports/golf/mitsuka-two-others-share-axa-ladies-lead/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-08-08T09:09:10+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/09/baseball/japanese-baseball/kameis-heroics-give-giants-dramatic-win-over-swallows/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-08-09T09:00:34+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20090809j1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20090809j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hero of the day: Giants outfielder Yoshiyuki Kamei enjoys the spotlight after his 10th-inning "sayonara" home run gives his team a 2-1 victory over the Tokyo Yakult Swallows on Saturday afternoon.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/09/more-sports/japan-spikers-rally-beat-s-korea/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-08-09T09:01:09+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/09/general/swim-legend-furuhashi-inspired-japan-at-tough-time/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-08-09T09:01:22+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20090809eda.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Longtime figure: Hironoshin Furuhashi served as the JOC president and Japan Swimming Federation president during a distinguished career as a sports leader. He died on Aug. 2 at the age of 80.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/09/baseball/japanese-baseball/murata-out-with-hamstring-injury/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-08-09T09:01:26+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/09/baseball/mlb/as-cut-struggling-ex-mvp-giambi/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-08-09T09:02:31+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/09/more-sports/golf/yokomine-grabs-share-of-axa-ladies-lead/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-08-09T09:04:20+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/09/basketball/japan-routs-sri-lanka-in-fiba-contest/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-08-09T09:05:55+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/10/more-sports/japan-spikers-rally-to-beat-russia/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-08-10T09:00:22+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/10/baseball/japanese-baseball/hawks-sugiuchi-earns-10th-win-of-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-08-10T09:00:53+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20090810j1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20090810j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hawk eye: Softbank's Yuya Hasegawa hits an RBI single in the second inning of the Hawks' 4-1 win over the Lions at Seibu Dome on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/11/more-sports/daiki-kameda-gets-second-title-shot/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-08-11T09:02:16+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/12/baseball/japanese-baseball/tanaka-led-fighters-edge-orix-in-12th/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-08-12T09:01:27+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20090812j1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20090812j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Focused on the ball: Nippon Ham Fighters catcher Shinya Tsuruoka makes a squeeze bunt for the leadoff run in the fifth inning against the Orix Buffaloes on Tuesday at Tokyo Dome.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/12/baseball/japanese-baseball/murata-expected-to-be-sidelined-for-two-months/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-08-12T09:01:28+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/12/more-sports/nishioka-to-defend-wbc-title-in-october/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-08-12T09:01:49+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/12/basketball/japan-cagers-cruise-past-kuwait/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-08-12T09:03:38+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/12/more-sports/injured-nishikori-to-miss-u-s-open/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-08-12T09:04:14+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/12/more-sports/football/49ers-keep-options-open-at-qb/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-08-12T09:07:34+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/13/baseball/japanese-baseball/kamei-homer-helps-giants-pound-hiroshima/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-08-13T09:02:33+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20090813j1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20090813j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Acrobatic play: Eagles second baseman Kensuke Uchimura gets the force out on Nobuhiko Matsunaka at second on a ground ball hit by Hitoshi Tamura in the third inning at Kleenex Stadium on Wednesday. Tohoku Rakuten beat Fukuoka Softbank 5-1.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/14/more-sports/track-field/sprint-queen-fukushima-looking-forward-to-challenge-at-worlds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-08-14T09:01:44+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20090814t1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20090814t1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Speedy performer: Sprinter Chisato Fukushima, who established national records in the women's 100- and 200-meter races at the national championships in June, returns to the spotlight on Sunday at the IAAF World Athletics Championships in Berlin.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/14/baseball/japanese-baseball/fighters-rally-past-buffaloes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-08-14T09:02:21+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20090814j1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20090814j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[High five!: Fighters first baseman Eiichi Koyano celebrates with teammates after scoring the go-ahead run on Yoshio Ito's single in a four-run fifth inning against the Buffaloes at Tokyo Dome on Thursday. Hokkaido Nippon Ham won 8-4.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/15/soccer/man-united-facing-huge-challenge-to-retain-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-08-15T09:00:58+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/15/baseball/japanese-baseball/darvish-baffles-lions-in-12-strikeout-outing/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-08-15T09:02:50+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/15/basketball/japan-hoop-squad-routs-uae/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-08-15T09:05:41+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/15/more-sports/golf/arimura-fires-bogey-free-66-grabs-lead/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-08-15T09:06:09+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/16/more-sports/big-stage-for-new-look-japan-squad/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-08-16T09:01:03+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20090816a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20090816a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Versatile: Saori Kimura is a key member of the Japan squad competing in the FIVB World Grand Prix.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/16/baseball/japanese-baseball/kimura-fills-giant-gap/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-08-16T09:01:29+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20090816j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[No pain, no gain: Yomiuri's Takahito Kudo slides home on a Takuya Kimura single in the fifth inning of the Giants' 9-7 win over the Tigers at Tokyo Dome on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
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	</url>
	<url>
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	</url>
	<url>
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		<lastmod>2009-08-17T09:00:51+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20090817a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Big day: Houston Astros second baseman Kazuo Matsui responds to a standing ovation in Milwuakee after making the 2,000th hit of his professional career in the major leagues and Japan.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2009-08-17T09:01:25+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/17/baseball/japanese-baseball/fighters-beat-lions-on-wild-pitch-in-10th-inning/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-08-17T09:03:38+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
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		<lastmod>2009-08-17T09:04:23+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/18/more-sports/masuda-gets-first-shot-at-wbc-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-08-18T09:00:02+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2009-08-19T09:00:54+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
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		<lastmod>2009-08-19T09:01:11+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2009-08-19T09:01:38+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20090819j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Untouchable: Dragons southpaw Chen Wie-yin, who tossed eight scoreless innings, delivers a pitch against the Carp at Mazda Stadium on Tuesday. Chunichi defeated Hiroshima 4-2.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2009-08-19T09:03:29+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
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		<lastmod>2009-08-19T09:04:17+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
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		<lastmod>2009-08-20T09:01:46+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[ss20090820mba.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ready, steady ... : Sumotori face off at a morning practice session, which is easier to witness than you might think.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/21/basketball/miyazaki-shimane-to-join-bj-league/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-08-21T09:00:35+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/21/more-sports/russia-tops-japan-in-world-grand-prix/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-08-21T09:02:14+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/21/baseball/japanese-baseball/abe-ignites-giants-to-triumph-over-baystars/</loc>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20090821j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Festive mood: Giants catcher Shinnosuke Abe (left) and teammate Takuya Kimura enjoy the spotlight after Yomiuri's 4-3 victory over the Yokohama BayStars on Thursday at Tokyo Dome.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2009-08-21T09:03:17+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20090821t3a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Disappointing result: Takafumi Suzuki, seen competing in Thursday's first-round action, failed to qualify for the men's pole vault final at the IAAF World Athletics Championships in Berlin after clearing 5.25 meters. The top 12 individuals advanced to the final round, including teammate Daichi Sawano, who cleared 5.55 meters.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/21/more-sports/golf/tomida-fires-opening-round-62-in-kansai-open/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-08-21T09:05:05+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/22/soccer/man-united-feeling-heat-after-surprise-loss-to-burnley/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-08-22T09:00:24+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/22/baseball/hanamaki-higashi-advances-to-semifinals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-08-22T09:00:35+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/22/baseball/japanese-baseball/hawks-pester-darvish-in-comeback-triumph/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-08-22T09:01:59+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20090822j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Frustrating outing: Fighters ace Yu Darvish gives up 10 hits and two home runs in a 6-2 loss to the Hawks on Friday at Yahoo Dome in Fukuoka.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2009-08-22T09:02:07+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2009-08-23T09:00:19+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/23/baseball/fighters-in-command-of-pl-with-just-over-month-to-go/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-08-23T09:00:24+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/23/baseball/japanese-baseball/kishi-tosses-four-hit-shutout-against-marines/</loc>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Unrewarded man: Marines starter Shingo Ono allows just four hits and a run in eight innings of work in a 1-0 loss to the Saitama Seibu Lions on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/23/baseball/dobayashi-leads-chukyodai-past-miyakonojo-in-quarterfinals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-08-23T09:01:00+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2009-08-23T09:01:06+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2009-08-23T09:01:29+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/23/more-sports/japan-volleyball-squad-falls-to-1-3-after-loss-to-china/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-08-23T09:01:56+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/23/sumo/asa-uncertain-for-autumn-basho/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-08-23T09:02:04+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2009-08-23T09:02:22+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2009-08-23T09:03:29+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20090823jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[On the hot seat: Hanshin's Akinobu Mayumi (left) is one of several NPB managers who could be looking for work after posting disappointing results this season.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2009-08-24T09:01:03+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sc20090824a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Off on the right foot: Michael Owen celebrates his goal for Manchester United in their victory against Wigan on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2009-08-24T09:01:26+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2009-08-24T09:02:04+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Welcome home: Chunichi's Masahiko Morino takes the plaudits from teammate Tony Blanco after hitting a solo homer against the BayStars on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Freeze frame: Eagles slugger Takeshi Yamasaki watches his second-inning solo home run leave the yard against the Lions at Seibu Dome on Tuesday. Saitama Seibu defeated Tohoku Rakuten 3-2 in 11 innings.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2009-08-26T09:05:03+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2009-08-28T09:01:38+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2009-08-28T09:01:52+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20090828j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Bringing the heat: Fighters starter Kazuhito Tadano throws a pitch against the Orix Buffaloes during their game on Thursday at Skymark Stadium in Kobe. The Fighters won 3-1.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2009-08-29T09:00:04+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Decent job: Dragons starter Kenta Asakura picks up his ninth win of the season, allowing two runs in six innings against the Tokyo Yakult Swallows on Friday. Chunichi won 7-5.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2009-08-29T09:01:06+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2009-08-29T09:01:20+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2009-08-29T09:02:11+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/29/more-sports/federer-set-to-play-in-japan-open/</loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/29/basketball/ex-ncaa-star-abdul-rauf-signs-with-kyoto-hannaryz/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-08-29T09:03:10+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20090829b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
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	<url>
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	<url>
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	</url>
	<url>
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		<lastmod>2009-08-30T09:00:48+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/30/more-sports/japan-volleyball-squad-beats-iran/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-08-30T09:01:48+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/30/baseball/japanese-baseball/sledge-ignites-fighters-to-triumph-over-hawks/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-08-30T09:02:39+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20090830j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Powerful swing: Carp catcher Yoshiyuki Ishihara hits a fifth-inning home run against Yokohama on Saturday. Ishihara had two homers in Hiroshima's 11-3 win over the BayStars.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
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		<lastmod>2009-08-30T09:08:06+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
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		<lastmod>2009-08-30T09:09:40+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/31/baseball/mlb/tazawa-sent-back-down-to-minors/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-08-31T09:00:30+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/31/more-sports/japan-seals-volleyball-world-berth/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-08-31T09:01:11+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
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		<lastmod>2009-08-31T09:01:23+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/31/more-sports/track-field/shimahara-njenga-claim-victories/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-08-31T09:01:28+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/31/more-sports/sema-qualifies-for-u-s-open-draw/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-08-31T09:02:16+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/08/31/baseball/japanese-baseball/kanemoto-shimoyanagi-lift-tigers-over-giants/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-08-31T09:03:10+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20090831j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[I'll have that: Hawks catcher Hidenori Tanoue prepares to pounce on a failed bunt attempt by Hokkaido Nippon Ham's Tomohiro Nioka on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/01/baseball/japanese-baseball/fighters-reward-manager-nashida/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-01T09:00:55+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/01/baseball/mlb/matsuzaka-shelled-in-rehab-start/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-01T09:01:55+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/01/baseball/mlb/kawakami-to-keep-monday-start/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-01T09:02:48+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/01/more-sports/golf/miyazato-finishes-fourth-in-oregon/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-01T09:05:01+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/02/baseball/japanese-baseball/gonzalez-takes-control-as-giants-beat-baystars/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-02T09:01:35+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20090902j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[One step ahead: Hanshin catcher Akihiro Yano looks to complete a double play after grabbing a bunt from Yakult's Shohei Tateyama on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/02/baseball/mlb/kuroda-may-face-padres-on-sunday/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-02T09:02:26+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/02/more-sports/safina-to-play-in-pan-pacific-open/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-02T09:02:51+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/03/baseball/japanese-baseball/fighters-top-marines/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-03T09:01:02+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20090903j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Over the fence: Seibu Lions shortstop Hiroyuki Nakajima hits a solo home run in the sixth inning against the Rakuten Eagles on Wednesday at Kleenex Stadium. The Lions won 7-3.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/03/more-sports/sasaki-gets-his-shot-at-wba-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-03T09:01:18+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/03/more-sports/judo/japans-judoka-return-from-worlds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-03T09:02:15+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/03/basketball/palmer-returns/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-03T09:05:43+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/04/baseball/japanese-baseball/hoashi-tosses-five-hit-shutout-against-eagles/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-04T09:02:29+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20090904j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Firing the ball: Hanshin Tigers starter Yasutomo Kubo delivers a pitch against the Yakult Swallows on Thursday at Koshien Stadium. The Swallows won 4-2.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/04/baseball/japanese-baseball/fans-invited-to-watch-npb-draft-live/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-04T09:03:00+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/04/soccer/world-cup/inukai-to-lead-world-cup-bid/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-04T09:04:20+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/04/more-sports/golf/idoki-fires-ace-takes-3-stroke-lead/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-04T09:06:50+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/05/more-sports/swimming/suzuki-shatters-100-meter-breaststroke-mark/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-05T09:00:58+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20090905s1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Speedy performance: Satomi Suzuki shatters the Japanese record in the women's 100-meter breaststroke at the National Collegiate Swimming Championships on Friday in Kumamoto on Friday. Suzuki finished the race in 1 minute, 6.32 seconds.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/05/soccer/capello-deserves-credit-for-a-job-well-done/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-05T09:01:50+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/05/baseball/mlb/koosman-sentenced-for-tax-evasion/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-05T09:02:00+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/05/olympics/joc-wants-hatoyamas-support/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-05T09:03:01+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/05/more-sports/golf/ishikawa-moves-to-top-of-leaderboard/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-05T09:04:21+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/06/baseball/japanese-baseball/randolph-fans-15-batters-after-bizarre-switch/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-06T09:00:57+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20090906j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Solid play: Fighters catcher Shinya Tsuruoka makes a squeeze bunt with one out and the bases loaded in the fifth inning against the Eagles in Sendai on Saturday. Hokkaido Nippon Ham crushed Tohoku Rakuten 10-3.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/06/baseball/slugger-ramirez-tells-life-story-in-new-book/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-06T09:01:21+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20090906wga.jpg]]></image:title>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/06/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/speedskater-yoshizawa-captures-mens-500-meter-title-at-nationals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-06T09:01:51+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/06/more-sports/kameda-pummels-pool-earns-fifth-round-tko/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-06T09:02:05+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20090906a3a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Impressive display: Former WBA light flyweight champion Koki Kameda (right) lands a punch against Mexican opponent Humberto Pool in Saturday's non-title bout at Differ Ariake. Kameda knocked out Pool three times in the fifth-round before the referee stopped the fight.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/06/more-sports/swimming/irie-breaks-kogas-100-meter-backstroke-record/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-06T09:02:10+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20090906s1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Speed racer: Ryosuke Irie shatters Japan's 100-meter backstroke record on Saturday at the National Collegiate Swimming Championships in Kumamoto.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/06/more-sports/golf/jeon-in-hunt-for-golf-5-ladies-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-06T09:03:00+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/06/baseball/japanese-baseball/murakami-says-players-going-to-mlb-not-hurting-npb/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-06T09:03:39+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20090906j2a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20090906j2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Historic figure: Masanori Murakami accepts a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Foreign Sportswriters Association of Japan and Association of American Baseball Research at a dinner in Tokyo on Tuesday night.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/06/basketball/two-time-mvp-washington-re-signs-with-evessa/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-06T09:06:15+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/07/more-sports/golf/moromizato-dominates-at-golf-5/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-07T09:00:28+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2009-09-07T09:00:36+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2009-09-07T09:00:55+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/07/baseball/japanese-baseball/abe-takahashi-power-giants-past-swallows/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-07T09:04:16+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20090907j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[That's all folks: Tohoku Rakuten's Masato Nakamura hits a bases-loaded single in the ninth to give the Golden Eagles a walk-off win over the Fighters on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/07/more-sports/golf/ishikawa-strolls-to-fujisankei-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-07T09:04:52+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/08/sumo/not-even-sumo-can-outmaneuver-swine-flu/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-08T09:03:09+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/08/baseball/mlb/dice-k-set-for-one-more-rehab-start/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-08T09:03:15+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/08/more-sports/golf/miyazato-ueda-finish-lpga-event-in-second/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-08T09:04:37+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sg20090908a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Just missed it: Ai Miyazato gestures to the crowd after finishing second in the LPGA Canadian Open on Sunday in Calgary, Alberta.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/09/baseball/japanese-baseball/chen-tosses-two-hit-shutout-against-tigers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-09T09:01:20+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/09/more-sports/japan-women-earn-silver-at-archery-worlds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-09T09:01:30+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/09/baseball/japanese-baseball/ishiharas-clutch-three-run-home-run-carries-carp-past-swallows/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-09T09:01:54+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20090909j1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20090909j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Timely hit: Swallows shortstop Ryosuke Morioka smacks a solo home run in the fourth inning against the Carp at Jingu Stadium on Tuesday. Hiroshima beat Tokyo Yakult 6-3.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/09/baseball/mlb/uehara-prepares-to-rejoin-orioles/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-09T09:02:00+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/10/more-sports/sugiyama-preparing-for-retirement/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-10T09:01:19+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/10/baseball/japanese-baseball/iwata-tosses-complete-game-against-dragons/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-10T09:02:10+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20090910j1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20090910j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Trying to turn two: Lions second baseman Yasuyuki Kataoka makes a throw to first after forcing Fighters outfielder Hichori Morimoto out at second during their game on Wednesday at Seibu Dome. The Lions won 7-4.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/10/soccer/world-cup/japan-explodes-late-to-rally-past-ghana/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-10T09:03:02+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sw20090910a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sw20090910a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Head to head: Japan defender Marcus Tulio Tanaka (right) battles Ghana forward Asamoah Gyan for the ball in the air during their match on Wednesday in Utrecht, Netherlands.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/11/baseball/japanese-baseball/abe-led-giants-trounce-hapless-baystars/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-11T09:00:16+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20090911j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[On the job: Hanshin Tigers starter Yasutomo Kubo pitches against the Chunichi Dragons on Thursday at Koshien Stadium. The Dragons won 4-2.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/11/baseball/mlb/ichiro-produces-magic-with-baseball-bat-in-his-hands/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-11T09:00:47+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20090911a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Another hit: Seattle Mariners star Ichiro Suzuki slaps a single to right field in the third inning against the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/11/more-sports/jbc-wants-heavyweight-revival/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-11T09:01:07+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/11/general/matsuis-august-exploits-prove-he-can-still-be-a-dependable-hitter/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-11T09:01:09+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/11/more-sports/gymnastics/russia-gymnast-kanayeva-captures-fourth-gold-at-worlds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-11T09:01:51+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/11/more-sports/golf/uehara-takes-early-lead-in-minolta-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-11T09:03:58+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/11/baseball/japanese-baseball/williams-undergoes-shoulder-surgery/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-11T09:04:11+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/12/soccer/englands-performance-raises-expectations/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-12T09:01:07+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/12/more-sports/gymnastics/gymnast-kanaeva-captures-all-arond-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-12T09:01:22+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/12/baseball/japanese-baseball/tsuchiya-powers-surging-eagles-past-hawks/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-12T09:02:09+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20090912j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Unstoppable: Giants slugger Michihiro Ogasawara hits an RBI double in a four-run fifth inning in Hiroshima on Friday. Yomiuri routed the Carp 13-5.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/12/more-sports/golf/ishikawa-slips-six-shots-off-pace-in-korea-open/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-12T09:03:55+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/13/more-sports/swimming/yamaguchi-breaks-freestyle-record/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-13T09:03:06+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/13/baseball/japanese-baseball/hirano-makes-lions-endangered-species/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-13T09:03:41+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20090913j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Never too late: Orix reliever Chihiro Kaneko shakes hands with catcher Takeshi Hidaka after claiming his first save in two years.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/13/baseball/golden-week-2-set-to-be-windfall-at-gate-for-npb/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-13T09:03:42+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/14/baseball/japanese-baseball/darvish-picks-up-win-in-return-to-rotation/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-14T09:00:13+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20090914j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Stellar work: Fighters ace Yu Darvish pitches eight innings of one-run ball in his team's 3-1 win over the Chiba Lotte Marines on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/14/more-sports/miyazaki-has-solid-debut-in-spain/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-14T09:00:54+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/14/more-sports/gymnastics/italian-gymnastic-team-shines-on-final-day-at-worlds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-14T09:01:14+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/14/baseball/japanese-baseball/baystars-plan-to-demote-tashiro/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-14T09:03:00+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/14/sumo/basho-reports/yokozuna-hakuho-asa-record-wins-on-opening-day-of-basho/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-14T09:03:07+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[ss20090914b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Rocket start: Yokozuna Asashoryu pushes Baruto out of the ring on the first day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/14/more-sports/golf/moromizato-wins-second-major-of-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-14T09:08:08+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sg20090914a2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Major accomplishment: Shinobu Moromizato collects her second major title of the season on Sunday, winning the Japan LPGA Championship Konica Minolta Cup.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/15/more-sports/former-judoka-to-face-off-in-mma/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-15T09:00:49+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/15/baseball/japanese-baseball/orixs-fernandez-done-for-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-15T09:02:15+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/15/baseball/japanese-baseball/injury-ends-irabus-kochi-comeback/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-15T09:02:26+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/15/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-asashoryu-brush-challengers-aside/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-15T09:03:35+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[ss20090915b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Get a grip: Baruto forces Harumafuji out of the ring at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/16/baseball/japanese-baseball/baystars-kudo-to-part-ways-after-end-of-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-16T09:00:46+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20090916j2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kimiyasu Kudo]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/16/more-sports/ex-tennis-star-kramer-dead-at-88/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-16T09:01:43+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/16/sumo/basho-reports/both-yokozuna-six-others-still-unbeaten/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-16T09:01:46+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/16/baseball/ichiro-certain-to-be-a-first-ballot-hall-of-famer/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-16T09:02:04+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/16/olympics/hashimoto-named-japans-chef-de-mission-for-vancouver-games/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-16T09:03:02+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/16/more-sports/golf/ishikawa-to-play-in-royal-trophy/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-16T09:03:56+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/17/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/sasaki-focus-on-alpine-skiing/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-17T09:02:00+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/17/sumo/basho-reports/yokozuna-stay-perfect-after-convincing-wins/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-17T09:02:24+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/17/baseball/japanese-baseball/swallows-end-long-losing-streak-at-nine-games/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-17T09:02:54+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20090917j1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20090917j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Advancing to second: Hiroshima Carp's Akihiro Higashide slides safely to second on a steal while Chunichi Dragons second baseman Masahiro Araki tries to tag him out during the first inning on Wednesday at Mazda Stadium. The Carp won 5-2.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/17/baseball/mlb/ichiros-jersey-headed-to-hall/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-17T09:03:16+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/18/olympics/thirteen-olympians-lend-support-for-tokyo-2016s-bid/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-18T09:00:28+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[so20090918a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tokyo Gov. Shintaro Ishihara]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/18/baseball/japanese-baseball/dragons-clinch-central-league-climax-series-berth/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-18T09:02:50+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20090918j2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fine effort: Giants hurler Wirfin Obispo tosses seven innings of two-run ball in his team's 4-2 victory over the Tigers on Thursday at Tokyo Dome.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/18/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-asa-maintain-standard-of-excellence/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-18T09:02:55+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/18/baseball/japanese-baseball/dominican-hurler-obispo-continues-to-make-big-impact-for-giants/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-18T09:03:36+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20090918j1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20090918j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fine effort: Giants hurler Wirfin Obispo tosses seven innings of two-run ball in his team's 4-2 victory over the Tigers on Thursday at Tokyo Dome.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/18/more-sports/golf/yano-fires-6-under-66-ishikawa-shoots-68-on-18th-birthday/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-18T09:04:08+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/19/baseball/japanese-baseball/hoashi-tosses-four-hit-shutout-against-hawks/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-19T09:00:03+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20090919j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Blasting it: Carp infielder Tetsuya Kokubo hits a double to give his team a 1-0 lead in the second inning against Hanshin at Koshien Stadium on Friday. Hiroshima edged the Tigers 5-4.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2009-09-19T09:01:05+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/19/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-suffers-defeat-asa-improves-to-6-0/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-19T09:04:12+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2009-09-19T09:06:21+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20090919n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[In limbo: Shooting guard Yu Okada (9) and his Takamatsu Five Arrows teammates remain uncertain about their team's plans for the 2009-10 season.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/20/more-sports/kameda-upbeat-about-title-shot/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-20T09:00:24+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2009-09-20T09:00:38+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2009-09-20T09:00:43+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2009-09-20T09:01:05+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20090920j2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Key hit: Hiroshima's Takuro Ishii smacks a triple during his team's seventh-inning rally against Hanshin on Saturday at Koshien Stadium. The Carp defeated the Tigers 4-3.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/20/more-sports/golf/taniguchi-increases-lead-to-five-strokes-in-ana-open/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-20T09:02:14+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/20/figure-skating/junior-skaters-shine-at-poland-jgp/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-20T09:03:04+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20090920ita.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Big potential: Kanako Murakami won her second Junior Grand Prix title with a victory in Torun, Poland, last weekend.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/20/baseball/japanese-baseball/houlton-enjoys-reversal-of-fortune-at-seibu-dome/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-20T09:03:13+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20090920j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Stellar job: Hawks hurler D.J. Houlton tosses eight innings of one-run ball against the Lions on Saturday at Seibu Dome. Fukuoka Softbank defeated the defending Japan Series champions 6-1.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/20/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-rebounds-from-loss-beats-kotoshogiku/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-20T09:03:32+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/21/baseball/japanese-baseball/giants-continue-march-to-cl-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-21T09:02:30+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20090921j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Taking advantage: Giants baserunner Tetsuya Matsumoto slides home while Swallows pitcher Yoshinori Sato retrieves a wild pitch on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/21/sumo/basho-reports/asashoryu-leads-way-hakuho-stays-in-hunt/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-21T09:04:11+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/21/more-sports/golf/taniguchi-triumphs-after-long-wait/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-21T09:06:00+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/21/more-sports/golf/yokomine-edges-fudo-to-claim-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-21T09:09:52+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/22/baseball/japanese-baseball/giants-eye-pennant-as-tani-ramirez-slay-dragons/</loc>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tag team: Yomiuri's Michihiro Ogasawara tags out Chunichi's Tony Blanco during the Giants' 5-3 win on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/22/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-still-chasing-asashoryus-shadow/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-22T09:03:01+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/23/more-sports/yonemitsu-earns-66-kg-bronze-at-wrestling-worlds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-23T09:00:39+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2009-09-23T09:01:01+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sadaharu Oh]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2009-09-23T09:01:13+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20090923t1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Elite field: Track and field stars, including American sprinter Tyson Gay (third from left) are scheduled to compete in the 2009 Super Track and Field Meet on Wednesday in Kawasaki.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/23/sumo/chiyotaikai-opts-to-sit-out-rest-of-tournament/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-23T09:02:23+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/23/baseball/japanese-baseball/gonzalez-puts-giants-on-brink-of-another-pennant/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-23T09:02:47+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20090923j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sensational season: Giants hurler Dicky Gonzalez improves to 14-1 after holding the Dragons to two hits over seven scoreless innings on Tuesday at Tokyo Dome. Yomiuri defeated Chunichi 2-0.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/23/sumo/basho-reports/asashoryu-collects-10th-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-23T09:04:13+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/24/sumo/basho-reports/asa-keeps-eyes-on-title-in-win-over-harumafuji/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-24T09:01:09+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[ss20090924b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Chasing Asashoryu: Yokozuna Hakuho forces out ozeki Kaio to stay one-win behind undefeated Asashoryu on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/24/baseball/japanese-baseball/darvish-taken-off-active-roster/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-24T09:01:47+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/24/baseball/new-challenge-awaits-kyojin-after-triumph/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-24T09:02:01+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/24/more-sports/track-field/u-s-sprint-stars-gay-felix-cruise-to-easy-victories-in-100/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-24T09:02:37+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20090924t1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Easy victory: Tyson Gay wins the men's 100 meters with 10.13 seconds with Japan's Masashi Eriguchi (left) finishing second on Wednesday in the 2009 Super Track and Field Meet at Kawasaki's Todoroki Stadium.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/24/baseball/japanese-baseball/giants-claim-cl-pennant/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-24T09:03:20+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20090924j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[One giants step: Yomiuri closer Marc Kroon (42) points to the sky as the Yomiuri Giants spills out onto the field after the Giants clinched the Central League pennant on Wednesday at Tokyo Dome.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/25/more-sports/jbc-revives-heavyweight-rankings-after-51-year-absence/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-25T09:00:12+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/25/basketball/japan-women-qualify-for-2010-fiba-world-championship/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-25T09:00:23+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
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		<lastmod>2009-09-25T09:02:15+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/25/more-sports/football/favre-nfl-unfairly-fined-jets/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-25T09:02:59+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/25/baseball/mlb/iguchi-fractures-bone-in-wrist/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-25T09:03:22+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/25/more-sports/serena-pulls-out-of-pan-pacific-open/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-25T09:03:29+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/25/more-sports/golf/haraguchi-lam-atop-leaderboard/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-25T09:05:10+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/25/basketball/five-arrows-wont-skip-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-25T09:05:33+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/26/baseball/japanese-baseball/lions-crush-eagles-in-pivotal-series-opener/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-26T09:00:49+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/26/soccer/f-a-playing-it-for-laughs-with-ruling-in-bellamy-case/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-26T09:01:50+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/26/more-sports/yoshida-earns-seventh-world-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-26T09:01:52+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/26/more-sports/golf/maruyama-seeking-to-end-four-year-title-drought/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-26T09:03:05+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/26/sumo/basho-reports/asashoryu-closes-in-on-another-emperors-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-26T09:03:06+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/26/more-sports/federer-pulls-out-of-japan-open/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-26T09:03:56+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/26/basketball/five-arrows-will-play-as-search-for-sponsors-continues/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-26T09:04:07+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/27/baseball/japanese-baseball/nishioka-gives-lotte-fans-reason-to-smile/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-27T09:00:47+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20090927j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Strong production: Marines slugger Tsuyoshi Nishioka bashes a leadoff homer in the first inning and adds a two-run double in Chiba Lotte's 6-2 win over the visiting Orix Buffaloes on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/27/more-sports/date-krumm-reaches-first-final-since-1996/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-27T09:01:18+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/st20090927a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[st20090927a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Reason to smile: Kimiko Date Crumm celebrates her 3-6, 6-2, 6-4 victory over Russia's Maria Kirilenko in the Korea Open semifinals on Saturday in Seoul.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/27/sumo/basho-reports/asa-hakuho-ready-for-titanic-showdown/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-27T09:02:23+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[ss20090927b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Asashoryu]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/27/baseball/atchison-helping-tigers-make-late-run-at-central-league-playoffs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-27T09:02:58+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/27/baseball/japanese-baseball/v-9-giants-star-doi-passes-away/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-27T09:03:01+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/27/more-sports/golf/arimura-in-position-for-fourth-title-of-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-27T09:03:23+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/28/more-sports/badminton-pair-fall-at-final-hurdle/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-28T09:00:53+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/28/sumo/basho-reports/asashoryu-survives-playoff-to-claim-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-28T09:01:11+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[ss20090928b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yokozuna Asashoryu holds the Emperor's Cup after winning the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/28/baseball/japanese-baseball/otonari-leads-hawks-past-fighters/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-28T09:01:30+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20090928j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Thief in the night: Softbank's Jose Ortiz steals third base during the Hawks' 4-2 win over the Fighters on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2009-09-28T09:02:45+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/28/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/japans-skating-team-places-second/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-28T09:03:02+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/28/more-sports/golf/arimura-holds-off-ueda-in-miyagi/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-28T09:04:44+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/29/sumo/life-in-the-old-dog-yet-asashoryu-picks-up-number-24/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-29T09:00:54+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2009-09-29T09:01:32+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20090929jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Toothless Lion: Takayuki Kishi (center) was the toast of the 2008 postseason but hasn't done much to help the Seibu Lions down the stretch in 2009.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2009-09-29T09:03:33+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20090929h1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Next big thing: Hanamaki Higashi High School pitcher Yusei Kikuchi enjoys his moment in the spotlight on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Bitter end: Ai Sugiyama waves after retiring from her first-round singles match on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/30/sumo/hakuho-injures-left-elbow/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-30T09:00:24+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2009-09-30T09:00:54+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kazuki Nakajima]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/09/30/baseball/japanese-baseball/fighters-earn-fourth-straight-playoff-berth/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-30T09:01:38+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20090930j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Aiming for the playoffs: Rakuten Eagles starter Hisashi Iwakuma delivers a pitch against the Softbank Hawks on Tuesday at Kleenex Stadium.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2009-09-30T09:02:51+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2009-09-30T09:04:13+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20090930i1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/01/more-sports/toyota-says-its-future-in-f1-unclear/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-01T09:00:55+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2009-10-01T09:01:10+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hit parade: Alex Ramirez celebrates his two-run homer with Giants coach Koichi Ogata on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/01/more-sports/sharapova-recovers-to-join-jankovic-in-pan-pacific-quarterfinals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-01T09:04:08+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2009-10-01T09:04:53+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/02/basketball/lakestars-excited-about-adding-joho/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-02T09:02:11+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/02/olympics/mills-ioc-voters-face-difficult-choice-for-2016-olympic-bid/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-02T09:02:33+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/02/more-sports/murray-haas-pull-out-of-japan-open/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-02T09:03:57+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/02/more-sports/sharapova-jankovic-advance-to-semifinals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-02T09:04:17+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/02/more-sports/golf/shimomura-off-to-strong-start-in-japan-womens-open/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-02T09:09:29+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/03/soccer/wenger-has-had-profound-impact-on-game/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-03T09:00:37+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/03/more-sports/sugiyama-reaches-doubles-final-in-last-tournament-of-pro-career/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-03T09:01:20+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[st20091003a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Making a move: Russia's Maria Sharapova hits a return to Poland's Agnieszka Radwanska in the Toray Pan Pacific Open semifinals on Friday. Sharapova defeated Radwanska 6-3, 2-6, 6-4.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2009-10-03T09:03:35+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/03/more-sports/golf/miyazato-in-control-in-japan-womens-open/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-03T09:08:47+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/04/figure-skating/lambiel-paces-europeans-to-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-04T09:00:29+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/04/basketball/joho-schlatter-lead-lakestars-past-kyoto-in-bj-league-season-opener/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-04T09:02:09+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20091004b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[New season begins: Kyoto's Naoto Takushi drives the lane against Shiga in their bj-league opener on Saturday. The Lakestars beat the Hannaryz 82-73.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/04/more-sports/sharapova-takes-big-step-in-return/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-04T09:02:35+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[st20091004a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Victorious: Maria Sharapova won the Toray Pan Pacific Open on Saturday at Ariake Colosseum after Serbia's Jelena Jankovic retired with an injury in the final.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/04/baseball/tracy-working-miracles-for-playoff-bound-rockies/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-04T09:03:40+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/05/more-sports/golf/ishikawa-seizes-chance-for-fourth-title-of-year/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-05T09:00:36+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sg20091005a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ryo Ishikawa]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/05/more-sports/laurel-guerreiro-wins-by-a-nose/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-05T09:02:27+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/05/baseball/japanese-baseball/fighters-close-in-on-pacific-league-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-05T09:03:58+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20091005j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fighting talk: Hokkaido Nippon Ham's Kensuke Tanaka hits a two-run single in the Fighters' 4-2 win over the Hawks at Sapporo Dome on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/05/baseball/japanese-baseball/nomura-to-replace-brown-at-carp/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-05T09:04:12+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/06/baseball/japanese-baseball/valentine-tight-lipped-over-rumors-of-marlins-post/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-06T09:00:59+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20091006j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mum's the word: Chiba Lotte Marines manager Bobby Valentine has refused to comment on reports he is in talks with the Florida Marlins.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/06/soccer/chelsea-deals-heavy-blow-to-liverpools-championship-aspirations/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-06T09:02:05+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/06/olympics/olympics-urged-to-get-tech-savvy/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-06T09:02:32+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/06/baseball/kikuchi-gets-pro-career-off-ground/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-06T09:02:54+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/06/more-sports/football/pennington-may-return-next-year/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-06T09:09:54+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/07/basketball/white-comes-through-in-crunch-time-to-help-phoenix-top-apache/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-07T09:01:18+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20091007b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Up and in: Apache guard Cohey Aoki (left) attempts a shot as Higashimikawa Phoenix player Wendell White defends during the second quarter of their game on Tuesday at Yoyogi Gymnasium Annex.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/07/baseball/japanese-baseball/marines-ground-eagles-fighters-win-pl-pennant/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-07T09:01:50+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20091007j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters shortstop Makoto Kaneko (right) celebrates hitting a two-run home run against the Seibu Lions on Tuesday at Sapporo Dome. The Fighters clinched their third Pacific League title in four years after the second-place Tohoku Rakuten Eagles lost to the Chiba Lotte Marines.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/07/more-sports/del-potro-out-early-in-japan-open/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-07T09:02:42+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/08/basketball/knight-leads-phoenix-past-apache/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-08T09:00:44+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/08/baseball/japanese-baseball/brazell-tigers-roar-in-crucial-win-over-carp/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-08T09:01:41+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/08/more-sports/furious-kamedas-demand-rematch/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-08T09:02:26+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/08/more-sports/tsonga-cruises-into-second-round/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-08T09:02:59+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/09/more-sports/golf/ishikawa-excited-about-matchup-against-woods-stricker/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-09T09:00:43+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/09/baseball/japanese-baseball/lions-watanabe-gets-new-contract/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-09T09:00:59+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/09/more-sports/berdych-advances-to-quarterfinals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-09T09:02:50+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/09/basketball/kings-gm-kimura-recalls-title-run-in-new-book/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-09T09:03:11+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/09/general/kameda-clan-stoops-to-a-new-low/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-09T09:03:17+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/09/basketball/guions-89ers-trounce-broncos/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-09T09:03:31+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/09/soccer/world-cup/okazaki-triggers-japan-rout/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-09T09:03:53+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sw20091009a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Big win: Defender Yuji Nakazawa (right) heads in the third goal for Japan in the Asian Cup qualifying match against Hong Kong on Thursday at Outsourcing Stadium. Japan won 6-0.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/09/basketball/coach-rowsom-faces-tough-task-in-rebuilding-heatdevils/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-09T09:05:37+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20091009b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Big challenge: Ex-NBA player Brian Rowsom will look to turn around the HeatDevils in his first season as the team's head coach.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/10/soccer/capello-looking-at-final-choices-for-world-cup-lineup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-10T09:01:36+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/10/baseball/japanese-baseball/scouts-seek-talks-with-kikuchi/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-10T09:01:48+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/10/basketball/parker-led-rizing-earn-win-in-opener/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-10T09:02:53+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/10/more-sports/tsonga-tops-gulbis-reaches-semis/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-10T09:03:18+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/10/more-sports/golf/jeon-in-hunt-for-fourth-title-of-2009/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-10T09:03:25+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/10/baseball/japanese-baseball/eagles-earn-right-to-host-first-round-of-pl-climax-series/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-10T09:04:02+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/10/baseball/japanese-baseball/ishikawa-swallows-clinch-playoff-berth/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-10T09:04:18+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20091010j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Timely hit: Shinya Miyamoto drives in an insurance run in the seventh inning of the Swallows' 3-1 win over the Tigers on Friday at Jingu Stadium.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/11/baseball/doi-was-integral-part-of-v-9-giants/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-11T09:00:00+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20091011wga.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[A lifetime in baseball: Shozo Doi, seen here while managing the Orix BlueWave in 1992, was the starting second baseman for the legendary V-9 Giants. He died Sept. 25 at 67.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/11/basketball/palmer-leads-evessa/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-11T09:00:05+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2009-10-11T09:00:46+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/11/general/ishiharas-bid-for-legacy-was-olympian-waste-of-taxpayer-money/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-11T09:00:47+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20091011jga.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Front man: Tokyo Gov. Shintaro Ishihara was the face of the city's failed bid to host the 2016 Olympic Games.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2009-10-11T09:00:53+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sw20091011a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[On the run: Japan striker Takayuki Morimoto (right) sends a cross, while competing with Scotland midfielder Graham Dorrans during Saturday's international friendly at Nissan Stadium. Japan defeated Scotland 2-0.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2009-10-11T09:01:14+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2009-10-11T09:01:30+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2009-10-11T09:01:53+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/11/baseball/japanese-baseball/matsunaka-to-miss-playoffs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-11T09:03:44+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2009-10-11T09:03:53+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/12/baseball/japanese-baseball/softbank-snaps-skid-in-regular-season-finale/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-12T09:00:54+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2009-10-12T09:00:57+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2009-10-12T09:01:12+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2009-10-12T09:02:14+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2009-10-12T09:02:58+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/12/basketball/aoki-takes-on-more-responsibility-as-primary-point-guard/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-12T09:02:59+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20091012b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Little big man: Tokyo Apache point guard Cohey Aoki, now in his fifth season on the team, is hungry to win a title this season after helping his team reach the bj-league championship game in each of the past two seasons.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/12/basketball/champ-golden-kings-split-series-with-evessa/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-12T09:02:59+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/12/more-sports/golf/miyazato-rallies-at-sankyo-ladies/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-12T09:06:10+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/13/baseball/mlb/matsui-1-for-3-as-the-yankees-advance-to-al-championship-series/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-13T09:00:25+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20091013a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Bit of the bubbly: Hideki Matsui celebrates with Yankees teammate Derek Jeter after their team's 4-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins. The Yanks will be advancing to their first AL championship series since 2004.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/13/baseball/japanese-baseball/chunichis-blanco-wins-cl-home-run-rbi-titles/</loc>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/13/more-sports/schiavone-moves-forward-at-japan-womens-open/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-13T09:03:15+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/13/more-sports/morigami-to-retire-at-seasons-end/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-13T09:03:24+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/13/baseball/japanese-baseball/yoshimoto-lifts-swallows-over-giants-in-final-cl-game/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-13T09:03:24+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
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		<lastmod>2009-10-13T09:04:07+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sg20091013a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Young lion: Ryo Ishikawa tees off at the 11th hole on the Harding Park Golf Course in San Francisco. Playing against the tournament's oldest player, Kenny Perry, Ishikawa beat the veteran 2 and 1 in the singles.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/14/baseball/japanese-baseball/okada-set-to-take-reins-at-orix/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-14T09:00:06+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/14/baseball/mlb/astros-to-interview-10-for-opening/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-14T09:01:27+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/14/basketball/albirexs-efficient-attack-too-much-for-apache/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-14T09:01:58+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20091014b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Going in strong: Niigata's Tyrone Levett attempts a shot while Tokyo's Julius Ashby defends during their game on Tuesday at Yoyogi National Gymnasium No. 2.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/14/more-sports/morigami-to-retire-after-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-14T09:02:09+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/15/baseball/japanese-baseball/uncertainty-surrounds-first-stage-teams-in-pa-league-climax-series/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-15T09:00:54+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20091015j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Primed for a showdown: Toshiya Sugiuchi, one of Japanese baseball's top pitchers, is expected to lead the charge for the Hawks in the first stage of the Climax Series.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/15/baseball/japanese-baseball/baystars-interested-in-valentine/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-15T09:01:10+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/15/basketball/apache-cruise-to-first-win-of-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-15T09:01:56+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/15/baseball/japanese-baseball/dragons-swallows-prep-for-playoff-tilt/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-15T09:02:34+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20091015j2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[No fairytale endings: Chunichi's Tony Blanco (left) and Masahiko Morino will play a big role in making sure the Dragons' Japan Series dreams aren't slayed in the first round.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/15/baseball/japanese-baseball/ex-carp-nomura-excited-about-new-challenge-as-teams-skipper/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-15T09:04:04+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/16/soccer/world-cup/okada-backs-okazaki-to-reach-highest-level/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-16T09:01:50+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/16/more-sports/golf/ishikawa-starts-well-at-japan-open/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-16T09:04:00+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/16/more-sports/stosur-sends-morigami-crashing-out/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-16T09:04:22+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/16/basketball/nba-lockout-gives-greene-a-shot-at-big-time/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-16T09:04:56+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20091016n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Stepping up: Tim Greene, who officiated in the bj-league for four seasons, is now working NBA games as a replacement referee during the league's labor standoff with officials.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/17/more-sports/wozniacki-reaches-japan-open-semis/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-17T09:01:13+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
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		<lastmod>2009-10-17T09:01:47+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2009-10-17T09:02:07+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20091017b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[New hire: Charles Johnson wants to lead the Toyama Grouses to their first winning season in 2009-10.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/17/baseball/japanese-baseball/darvish-wont-pitch-in-plcs-nashida/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-17T09:02:18+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/17/baseball/japanese-baseball/eagles-rout-hawks-in-opener/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-17T09:03:27+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20091017j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Great start: Eagles slugger Fernando Seguignol reacts after hitting a two-run home run in the first inning against Fukuoka Softbank in Game 1 of the first stage of the Pacific League Climax Series at Kleenex Stadium on Friday night. Tohoku Rakuten crushed the Hawks 11-4.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/17/baseball/japanese-baseball/hawks-houlton-embraces-challenge-of-climax-series-start-against-eagles/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-17T09:03:30+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/17/more-sports/golf/fujita-in-hunt-for-first-title-of-2009/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-17T09:09:49+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/18/baseball/time-for-npb-to-get-its-act-together-on-regular-season-schedule/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-18T09:00:25+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/18/basketball/three-rizing-players-have-h1n1-flu/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-18T09:01:21+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/18/baseball/japanese-baseball/teenage-star-kikuchi-mulls-options/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-18T09:03:05+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/18/more-sports/golf/red-hot-ishikawa-blazes-into-lead/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-18T09:03:38+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2009-10-18T09:03:54+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20091018j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Bird of prey: Tohoku Rakuten's Takeshi Yamasaki hits a three-run homer to help the Golden Eagles sweep the Hawks in the first stage of the Pacific League Climax Series on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/18/baseball/japanese-baseball/pitching-riches-stoke-tohoku-rakutens-ambitions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-18T09:03:56+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/18/basketball/golden-kings-remind-rivals-of-title-pedigree/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-18T09:04:05+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/19/basketball/five-arrows-hit-target-for-first-win-of-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-19T09:01:07+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/19/more-sports/tsurumi-takes-uneven-bars-silver/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-19T09:01:21+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/19/baseball/japanese-baseball/dragons-beat-swallows-to-tie-series/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-19T09:01:30+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/19/more-sports/golf/oda-makes-breakthrough-to-deny-ishikawa/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-19T09:02:29+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sg20091019a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Let 'er rip: Ryuichi Oda hits a shot en route to winning the Japan Open on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2009-10-19T09:03:21+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/19/baseball/japanese-baseball/sour-feelings-linger-as-nomura-marches-on/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-19T09:03:53+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/20/baseball/japanese-baseball/rested-fighters-high-flying-eagles-set-for-plcs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-20T09:02:02+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20091020j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Play with the guys you've got: The Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters are expecting pitcher Masaru Takeda and others to step up in the absence of ace Yu Darvish.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/20/baseball/japanese-baseball/dragons-advance-to-second-stage/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-20T09:02:03+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20091020j2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Never too old: The Dragons' Kazuyoshi Tatsunami, who turned 40 in August, smacks a two-run double in the fifth inning against the Swallows on Monday at Nagoya Dome.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/20/baseball/japanese-baseball/gold-villicanes-wont-return-to-kansai-independent-league/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-20T09:02:20+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/21/baseball/japanese-baseball/fighters-ready-to-face-eagles-in-second-stage/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-21T09:02:27+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20091021j2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Eyes on the prize: Fighters outfielder Atsunori Inaba takes his cuts during batting practice on Tuesday at Sapporo Dome.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2009-10-21T09:03:22+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20091021j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dragon slayer: Alex Ramirez, who batted .462 against the Chunichi Dragons this year, is prepared to lead the Yomiuri Giants into the second round of the Central League Climax Series.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/22/baseball/japanese-baseball/two-giants-infected/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-22T09:01:58+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2009-10-22T09:02:14+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2009-10-22T09:02:35+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Party time: The Fighters gather at home plate to celebrate Terrmel Sledge's game-winning grand slam in the bottom of the ninth inning against the Eagles at Sapporo Dome on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Batting practice: (top, from left to right) Dragons players Mashiko Morino, Tony Blanco and Kazuhiro Wada get base hits against Giants pitching while Kei Nomoto (above) hits a three-run home run in Tokyo Dome on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/22/basketball/palmer-making-impact-for-evessa/</loc>
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		<lastmod>2009-10-22T09:03:33+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/23/baseball/japanese-baseball/giants-recover-from-bad-start-in-game-2/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-23T09:01:03+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Aggressive style: Yomiuri Giants second baseman Shigeyuki Furuki safely slides into first base in the fourth inning of Game 2 of the CL Climax Series second stage against the Chunichi Dragons at Tokyo Dome on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2009-10-23T09:01:41+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2009-10-23T09:02:18+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20091023j2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fighters pitcher Keisaku Itokazu gives his club seven innings of one-run ball in a 3-1 victory over the Eagles in Game 2 of the PL Climax Series second stage on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/23/soccer/world-cup/jfa-wants-support-for-world-cup-bid/</loc>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/23/baseball/mlb/johjima-expresses-gratitude-for-opportunity-in-seattle/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-23T09:03:01+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
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		<lastmod>2009-10-23T09:03:36+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20091023j3a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Big impact: Eagles slugger Takeshi Yamasaki has been a stabilizing force in the clubhouse for the youthful Eagles. His offensive productivity has been valuable for the team during its first postseason appearance.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/24/baseball/japanese-baseball/eagles-want-to-hire-brown-sources/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-24T09:00:09+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
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		<lastmod>2009-10-24T09:01:08+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/24/baseball/japanese-baseball/wakiya-sparks-giants-to-3-1-cl-series-lead/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-24T09:01:11+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20091024j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Friday's hero: The Giants' Ryota Wakiya enjoys the spotlight after Game 3 of the Central League Climax Series second stage at Tokyo Dome. Yomiuri defeated Chunichi 5-4.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/24/baseball/japanese-baseball/darvish-doubtful-for-japan-series/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-24T09:01:17+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/24/more-sports/koseki-teeraporn-wbc-atomweight-title-bout-set-for-nov-29/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-24T09:01:19+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/24/baseball/japanese-baseball/pitcher-kikuchi-to-announce-plans-on-sunday/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-24T09:01:49+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/24/soccer/strange-moves-by-benitez-have-liverpool-in-trouble/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-24T09:02:04+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/24/baseball/japanese-baseball/tanaka-carries-eagles-in-game-3/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-24T09:02:57+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20091024j2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Big lift: Eagles hurler Masahiro Tanaka earns a complete game win against the Fighters on Friday in Game 3 of the PL Climax Series second stage at Sapporo Dome. Tohoku Rakuten defeated Hokkaido Nippon Ham 3-2.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/24/baseball/japanese-baseball/veteran-closer-kroon-thrives-under-pressure/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-24T09:02:58+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/24/baseball/japanese-baseball/tigers-johjima-hold-talks/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-24T09:03:21+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/24/more-sports/golf/ikeda-moves-to-top-of-leaderboard/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-24T09:03:46+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/25/baseball/japanese-baseball/sledge-fighters-end-rakutens-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-25T09:00:13+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20091025j1b.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Power supply: Fighters slugger Terrmel Sledge crushes a three-run homer in the eighth inning off Eagles pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma in Game 4 of the Pacific League Climax Series second stage. Hokkaido Nippon Ham beat Tohoku Rakuten 9-4 and advanced to the Japan Series.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/25/baseball/japanese-baseball/dejected-nomura-ends-reign-as-rakuten-manager/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-25T09:00:52+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20091025j3a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Unified act: Members of the Fighters and Eagles toss Rakuten skipper Katsuya Nomura in the air after his final game as the team's dugout boss.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/25/basketball/shiga-edges-osaka/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-25T09:01:24+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/25/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/speedskater-kodaira-collects-second-title-at-nationals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-25T09:02:19+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/25/baseball/japanese-baseball/hawks-want-to-sign-johjima-official/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-25T09:02:42+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/25/baseball/managerial-wheels-spinning-as-npb-teams-change-bench-bosses/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-25T09:02:45+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/25/more-sports/golf/fukushima-in-contention-for-24th-career-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-25T09:03:01+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/25/baseball/japanese-baseball/giants-crush-dragons-in-series-finale/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-25T09:03:34+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20091025j2a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20091025j2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Thrill of victory: Yomiuri Giants players celebrate their series-ending victory over the Chunichi Dragons on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/26/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/kodaira-bags-speed-skating-treble/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-26T09:00:44+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/26/baseball/kikuchi-opts-for-japan-over-u-s/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-26T09:01:14+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20091026h1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20091026h1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yusei Kikuchi]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/26/more-sports/three-rolls-claims-kikka-sho-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-26T09:02:09+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/26/basketball/apache-gather-steam-with-win-over-broncos/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-26T09:03:16+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/26/baseball/japanese-baseball/matsumoto-toils-for-giant-reward/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-26T09:04:15+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20091026j1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20091026j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Big things come in small packages: Tetsuya Matsumoto (right) has played his way into a starting role with the Yomiuri Giants this season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/26/more-sports/golf/hometown-hero-ikeda-wins-bridgestone-open/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-26T09:05:47+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sg20091026a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sg20091026a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Job well done: Yuta Ikeda celebrates with his caddy after winning the Bridgestone Open on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/27/baseball/kikuchis-decision-sparks-mixed-reactions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-27T09:00:21+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20091027h1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20091027h1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tug of war: High school pitcher Yusei Kikuchi's decision to start his pro career in Japan has raised eyebrows.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/27/baseball/mlb/espn-fires-phillips-after-sex-scandal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-27T09:00:45+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/27/soccer/liverpool-shakes-off-miserable-run-of-form-to-beat-united/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-27T09:02:21+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sc20091027a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sc20091027a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Seeing red: Liverpool's Dirk Kuyt is fouled by Manchester United's Nemanja Vidic during their match on Sunday at Anfield. The Reds won 2-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/28/baseball/japanese-baseball/veteran-johjima-accepts-four-year-offer-from-tigers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-28T09:01:52+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/28/basketball/nba/nelson-has-warriors-poised-for-failure-again/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-28T09:02:27+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/28/figure-skating/tarasova-must-go-if-mao-wants-shot-at-olympic-glory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-28T09:02:51+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20091028ita.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20091028ita.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[In crisis: Mao Asada, the 2008 world champion, has seen her dream of winning the Olympic gold medal jeopardized by a series of disappointing results in 2009.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/29/more-sports/all-blacks-name-side-for-tokyo-test/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-29T09:01:36+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/29/baseball/japanese-baseball/fighters-shun-theatrics-even-on-grandest-stage/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-29T09:02:14+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20091029j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[No more heroes: Hokkaido Nippon Ham's Shinji Takahashi is happy to sacrifice himself for the team.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/29/basketball/matsui-adjusts-quickly-to-jbl/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-29T09:02:22+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/30/figure-skating/jsf-chief-requests-mao-meet/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-30T09:01:15+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/30/baseball/japanese-baseball/ogasawara-returning-to-battle-team-he-started-with/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-30T09:02:53+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20091030j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Memory lane: Michihiro Ogasawara won an MVP award with the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters but will be leading the Yomiuri Giants in the Japan Series.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/30/basketball/grouses-get-off-to-fast-start-after-years-of-frustration/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-30T09:03:41+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/30/more-sports/eternal-rivals-get-ready-to-spread-bledisloe-cup-gospel-to-tokyo-crowd/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-30T09:04:02+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sr20091030a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sr20091030a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Paint it black: All Blacks captain Richie McCaw (left) and loose forward Adam Thompson train at Tokyo's Prince Chichibu Rugby Ground on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/31/baseball/japanese-baseball/nippon-ham-yomiuri-maintain-focus-before-series-opener/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-31T09:00:05+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20091031j2a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20091031j2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Steady performer: Giants slugger Michihiro Ogasawra will try to lead his team to a Japan Series title after it finished runnerup to the Saitama Seibu Lions in Japan's 2008 Fall Classic.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2009-10-31T09:01:08+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2009-10-31T09:01:13+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20091031j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Big stick: Atsunori Inaba's success at the plate for the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters in games at Tokyo Dome this season could be a factor in the Japan Series.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/31/figure-skating/oda-takes-lead-in-cup-of-china/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-31T09:01:16+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/31/baseball/japanese-baseball/cash-strapped-fukuoka-club-exits-independent-baseball-league/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-31T09:02:07+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/31/basketball/experience-helps-lakestars-excel/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-31T09:02:29+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20091031b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Floor leader: Point guard Takamichi Fujiwara has helped the Shiga Lakestars begin their second season with a 6-2 record. While Fujiwara is sidelined with a shoulder injury for the next few weeks, the team will rely on other players to step up and fill the void.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/10/31/more-sports/golf/hoshino-takes-two-stroke-lead-at-abc-championship/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-10-31T09:09:27+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/11/01/figure-skating/oda-suzuki-grab-grand-prix-titles/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-11-01T09:00:39+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20091101f1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[On a roll: Nobunari Oda earns his second consecutive Grand Prix title, scoring 239.58 points to win the Cup of China men's program on Saturday in Beijing.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/11/01/more-sports/golf/arimura-fires-sparkling-65-to-take-lead/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-11-01T09:01:02+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/11/01/baseball/giants-fighters-japan-series-matchup-a-world-away-from-1981-clash/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-11-01T09:01:35+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/11/01/baseball/japanese-baseball/darvish-creates-stir-during-saturday-practice/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-11-01T09:02:21+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20091101j2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[On the job: Fighters manager Masataka Nashida (right) faces a difficult decision in giving star hurler Yu Darvish, who has been sidelined throughout the playoffs, the OK to pitch in the Japan Series or not.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/11/01/basketball/golden-kings-outplay-hannaryz/</loc>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20091101j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hitting star: The Giants' Yoshitomo Tani goes 3-for-4 with a solo home run in the second inning and scores three runs in Yomiuri's 4-3 triumph over the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters in Game 1 of the Japan Series on Saturday at Sapporo Dome.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20091102j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Secret weapon: Hokkaido Nippon Ham's Yu Darvish unloads on the Yomiuri Giants in Game 2 of the Japan Series on Sunday. The Fighters won 4-2 to level the series.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20091102j3a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Rock star: Yu Darvish's dashing good looks have attracted a new wave of fans to Hokkaido Nippon Ham's games.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2009-11-02T09:03:28+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2009-11-02T09:08:03+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2009-11-03T09:00:17+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20091103j2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The harder they come: Nippon Ham's Yu Darvish excelled despite going into Game 2 of the Japan Series at 'about 50 percent' of his physical capacity.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/11/03/baseball/japanese-baseball/brown-agrees-to-take-rakuten-job/</loc>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2009-11-03T09:01:51+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2009-11-03T09:02:54+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20091103j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Main man: Giants pitcher Wirfin Obispo is set to start in Game 3 of the Japan Series at Tokyo Dome on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/11/03/sumo/asashoryu-returns-to-prime-slot/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-11-03T09:03:46+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20091104ita.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[In form: Miki Ando, who won her first Grand Prix title in three yearsat the Rostelecom Cup in Moscow last month, is the favorite at this week's NHK Trophy in Nagano.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/11/04/basketball/nba/could-be-a-long-season-for-dantoni-knicks/</loc>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20091104j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Leading the way: Giants slugger Michihiro Ogasawara smacks a two-run double in the fifth inning against the Fighters in Game 3 of the Japan Series on Tuesday. Yomiuri beat Hokkaido Nippon Ham 7-4.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/11/04/baseball/japanese-baseball/ramirez-sticks-to-routine-for-game-preparations/</loc>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20091104j2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Cautious approach: Fighters skipper Masataka Nashida (center) says his team will need to avoided costly mistakes against the Giants in Japan Series contests at Tokyo Dome, where high-scoring games are common.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/11/05/baseball/japanese-baseball/abe-does-it-all-for-giants-despite-taxing-role/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-11-05T09:01:22+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20091105j3a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sharing the spoils: Yomiuri Giants catcher Shinnosuke Abe (left) and third baseman Michihiro Ogasawara celebrate during a post-game interview after Tuesday's victory.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/11/05/baseball/japanese-baseball/fighters-tie-series/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-11-05T09:01:55+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20091105j1c.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Eking out a run: Hokkaido Nippon Ham's Hichori Morimoto lays down a squeeze bunt that allows Kensuke Tanaka to score as Yomiuri catcher Shinnosuke Abe signals that the only play is at first base.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/11/05/baseball/japanese-baseball/baystars-reach-deal-for-shimizu/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-11-05T09:02:38+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/11/05/baseball/japanese-baseball/ogasawara-busts-out-but-keeps-poker-face/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-11-05T09:03:12+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Michihiro Ogasawara]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/11/06/baseball/japanese-baseball/giants-one-win-away-after-clutch-homers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-11-06T09:01:07+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20091106j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Farewell and good night: Giants catcher Shinnosuke Abe hits a sayonara home run with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning at Tokyo Dome on Thursday to give Yomiuri a 3-2 series lead over the Nippon Ham Fighters.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/11/06/basketball/kinjo-coming-into-own-for-defending-champs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-11-06T09:01:31+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/11/06/baseball/japanese-baseball/koyano-continues-to-deliver-in-the-clutch/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-11-06T09:02:13+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20091106j2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Big night: Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters third baseman Eiichi Yosano hits a single in the eighth inning to drive in his fourth RBI against the Yomiuri Giants on Wednesday at Tokyo Dome in Game 4 of the Japan Series.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/11/06/baseball/mlb/giants-legend-nagashima-npb-officials-praise-matsuis-performance/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-11-06T09:03:34+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20091106a3a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Start Spreading the News: New York Newspapers highlight Hideki Matsui's maginficent World Series performance.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2009-11-07T09:00:29+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2009-11-07T09:01:41+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/11/07/basketball/pomare-hamilton-nab-monthly-honors/</loc>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hats off: Miki Ando performs in the women's short program at the NHK Trophy at Nagano's Big Hat on Friday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/11/07/soccer/united-clash-gives-drogba-chance-to-prove-player-of-year-credentials/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-11-07T09:02:21+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/11/07/basketball/golden-kings-roll/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-11-07T09:02:30+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2009-11-07T09:02:41+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sooner or later: Hokkaido Nippon Ham manager Masataka Nashida must decide whether to start pitcher Yu Darvish in Game 6 of the Japan Series on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20091107j2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Changing the game: A home run by Yoshiyuki Kamei (center) changed the momentum in Game 5 of the Japan Series, allowing the Giants to claim the win and a 3-2 series lead.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Marty Brown]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/11/08/figure-skating/resurgent-ando-captures-second-grand-prix-title/</loc>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20091108f1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nile style: Miki Ando performs en route to winning the NHK Trophy at Nagano's Big Hat on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20091108j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Yomiuri Giants toss manager Tatsunori Hara in the air after winning the Japan Series on Saturday night in Sapporo. The Giants beat the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters 2-0 to win the series 4-2 overall, giving the club its first championship since 2002.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/11/08/baseball/mlb/royals-turn-down-option-on-yabuta/</loc>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Three's the charm: Toshinori Muto reacts after winning The Championship by Lexus golf tournament Sunday at Otone Country Club in Ibaraki Prefecture.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Song Bo Bae of South Korea]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/11/10/baseball/japanese-baseball/contrite-inaba-laments-his-missed-opportunities-in-japan-series-loss/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-11-10T09:00:23+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Frozen in time: Marc Kroon celebrates the final out of the Japan Series as his Yomiuri Giants teammates spill out onto the field on Saturday night at Sapporo Dome.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[New Tiger: Catcher Kenji Johjima, who signed a four-year deal with Hanshin, is introduced at a news conference in Osaka on Friday.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Job well done: Tatsunori Hara, manager of the Yomiuri Giants, was honored with the Shoriki Award on Thursday for his contributions to Japanese baseball this year.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tough shot: Masaoka Nakajima battles the elements on the 18th hole during third-round action in the Mitsui Sumitomo Visa Taiheiyo Masters on Saturday in Gotemba, Shizuoka Prefecture.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Who's next?: Manny Pacquiao has bested every challenge thrown at him in recent years to claim his place among boxing's greats.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Teamwork: Coach Brian Orser and Kim Yu Na have a good working relationship based on mutual trust.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Just overpowered: Ozeki Kotooshu unleashes a throw to No. 3 maegashira Bushuyama on Tuesday at Fukuoka Kokusai Center.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Easy does it: Shunsuke Nakamura fights for the ball with Hong Kong's Li Haiqiang during their Asian Cup qualifying match on Wednesday in Hong Kong. Japan won 4-0.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/11/20/sumo/basho-reports/asashoryu-blasts-kisenosato-to-stay-perfect/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-11-20T09:02:56+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Immovable object: Mogolian yokozuna Hakuho grapples with Tokitenku during the fifth day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Thursday in Fukuoka.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2009-11-20T09:06:10+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2009-11-21T09:00:23+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2009-11-21T09:01:15+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20091121s1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Solid form: Breaststroker Kosuke Kitajima competes in a time trails meet on Friday in Tokyo. The two-time double Olympic champion won the 100-meter final in his first long-course pool competition since the 2008 Beijing Games.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/11/21/soccer/shameful-incident-will-brand-henry-for-life/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-11-21T09:01:23+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2009-11-21T09:03:33+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[ss20091121b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Powerful move: Yokozuna Asashoryu shoves Kotoshogiku to the clay surface on Friday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/11/21/more-sports/golf/kuboya-cards-7-under-135-after-two-rounds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-11-21T09:04:11+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/11/22/sumo/basho-reports/yokozuna-continue-winning-ways-in-kyushu/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-11-22T09:00:26+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[ss20091122b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nice move: Yoshikaze sends Shotenro out of the ring on Saturday in Fukuoka.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2009-11-22T09:00:58+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20091122j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Prized pickup: Southpaw standout Yusei Kikuchi enjoys the spotlight on Saturday after agreeing to a contract with the Saitama Seibu Lions.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
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	<url>
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	<url>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2009-11-22T09:04:26+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2009-11-22T09:09:28+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sg20091122a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Super effort: Chie Arimura shoots a 10-under 62 on Saturday in the Elleair Ladies Open.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/11/23/figure-skating/takahashi-books-spot-in-gp-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-11-23T09:00:07+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20091123f1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Free as a bird: Daisuke Takahashi won the free skate at Skate Canada but finished second behind Jeremy Abbot in the overall standings on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/11/23/baseball/japanese-baseball/under-26-team-ties-with-students/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-11-23T09:00:22+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
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		<lastmod>2009-11-23T09:00:53+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/11/23/more-sports/company-finishes-career-in-style/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-11-23T09:01:16+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/11/23/sumo/all-sumo-drug-tests-found-negative/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-11-23T09:01:53+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/11/23/more-sports/golf/arimura-joins-money-race-shakeup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-11-23T09:02:28+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/11/23/sumo/basho-reports/yokozuna-remain-perfect-as-yoshikaze-falls/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-11-23T09:03:16+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[ss20091123b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Close quarters: Asashoryu finishes off Tochiozan at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/11/23/more-sports/golf/molinari-wins-after-dunlop-playoff/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-11-23T09:06:58+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/11/24/more-sports/track-field/japan-wins-international-ekiden/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-11-24T09:01:03+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/11/24/baseball/japanese-baseball/yabuta-returning-to-old-club-lotte/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-11-24T09:02:12+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/11/24/more-sports/japan-settles-for-volleyball-bronze/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-11-24T09:03:18+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/11/24/sumo/basho-reports/technique-trumps-power-as-asa-beats-baruto/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-11-24T09:04:16+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[ss20091124b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Easy does it: Hakuho scores another win at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/11/25/basketball/nba/iverson-continues-to-be-own-worst-enemy/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-11-25T09:00:47+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/11/25/sumo/basho-reports/asashoryu-win-seals-ozeki-chiyotaikais-fate/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-11-25T09:02:18+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ss20091125b1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[ss20091125b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[A little heavy lifting: Asashoryu picks up Chiyotaikai during their bout at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/11/26/baseball/japanese-baseball/catcher-abe-re-signs-with-giants/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-11-26T09:02:39+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/11/26/more-sports/judo/judo-standout-nakazawa-retires/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-11-26T09:02:56+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/11/26/sumo/basho-reports/yokozuna-stay-on-target-for-title-opportunity/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-11-26T09:03:13+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ss20091126b1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[ss20091126b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Power game: Kotooshu (right) edges out Baruto in the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Wednesday in Fukuoka.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/11/27/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-takes-sole-lead-after-asa-stumbles/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-11-27T09:02:44+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ss20091127b1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[ss20091127b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Falling fast: Harumafuji sends Asashoryu to his first loss of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Thursday in Fukuoka.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/11/27/basketball/sticky-fingers-help-phoenix-to-fast-start/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-11-27T09:05:51+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/11/27/more-sports/golf/yokomine-ueda-have-strong-starts/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-11-27T09:07:31+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/11/28/baseball/japanese-baseball/giants-ready-to-sign-veteran-reliever-kobayashi-sources/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-11-28T09:00:12+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/11/28/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-matches-asas-single-year-win-record/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-11-28T09:03:32+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ss20091128b1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[ss20091128b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sole leader: Yokozuna Hakuho (top) showcases his strength against Kotooshu on Friday in the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/11/28/more-sports/golf/oda-maruyama-share-casio-lead/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-11-28T09:03:47+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/11/28/more-sports/golf/ueda-takes-control-in-second-round/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-11-28T09:07:51+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/11/29/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-earns-12th-emperors-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-11-29T09:00:55+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[ss20091129b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Wrapping up the championship: Hakuho (left) defeats ozeki Kotomitsuki to clinch the Emperor's Cup on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/11/29/soccer/benitez-under-gun-as-mourinho-speculation-swirls/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-11-29T09:01:53+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/11/29/more-sports/golf/iijima-takes-control-in-third-round/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-11-29T09:03:58+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/11/29/more-sports/golf/ishikawa-grabs-share-of-lead/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-11-29T09:07:33+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/11/30/more-sports/summer-bird-out-of-japan-cup-dirt/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-11-30T09:00:48+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/11/30/more-sports/golf/oda-knocks-ishikawa-into-second/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-11-30T09:01:45+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/11/30/more-sports/vodka-takes-japan-cup-by-a-nose/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-11-30T09:02:23+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/11/30/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-stays-undefeated/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-11-30T09:02:29+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ss20091130b1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[ss20091130b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Last man standing: Hakuho downs Asashoryu to finish with a perfect record at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/11/30/basketball/rizing-knuckle-down-come-back-with-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-11-30T09:04:18+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/11/30/more-sports/golf/yokomine-wins-first-money-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-11-30T09:04:23+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/12/01/more-sports/kameda-revels-in-glory-of-wbc-flyweight-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-12-01T09:01:54+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20091201a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Spoils of victory: Koki Kameda holds up his WBC flyweight belt after beating Daisuke Naito in Saitama on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/12/01/baseball/japanese-baseball/fujimoto-signs-deal-with-yakult/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-12-01T09:02:17+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/12/01/more-sports/golf/ishikawa-climbs-to-29th-in-rankings/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-12-01T09:02:26+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/12/01/sumo/hakuho-notches-another-while-kaio-once-again-raises-eyebrows/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-12-01T09:02:47+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/12/01/sumo/hakuho-rules-roost/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-12-01T09:03:36+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[ss20091201a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Top dog: Hakuho (right) has eclipsed fellow yokozuna Asashoryu this year.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/12/02/baseball/mlb/matsui-undergoes-tests-on-left-knee/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-12-02T09:01:13+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/12/02/baseball/japanese-baseball/uehara-disappointed-after-injury-plagued-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-12-02T09:01:16+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/12/02/basketball/nba/signing-iverson-would-be-mistake-for-philly/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-12-02T09:01:53+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/12/03/baseball/japanese-baseball/yamaguchi-earns-big/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-12-03T09:01:20+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/12/03/soccer/world-cup/nakata-tells-japan-to-aim-high/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-12-03T09:02:58+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/12/04/figure-skating/kim-looking-to-make-statement-in-grand-prix-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-12-04T09:01:02+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20091204ita.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Goldfinger: World champion Kim Yu Na is the favorite to win this week's Grand Prix Final in Tokyo.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/12/04/basketball/five-arrows-fighting-back-after-rough-start/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-12-04T09:01:22+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2009-12-05T09:01:11+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/12/05/soccer/fifas-manipulation-of-playoff-draw-farcical/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-12-05T09:01:30+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2009-12-05T09:03:47+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/12/06/baseball/japanese-baseball/utsumi-surprised-by-salary-hike/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-12-06T09:00:50+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/12/06/baseball/naito-jones-can-learn-lessons-from-disgraceful-last-bouts-of-legends/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-12-06T09:01:06+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20091206jca.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20091206jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Brutal reality: Daisuke Naito (right) was pounded into submission by Koki Kameda in their WBC flyweight title bout on Nov. 29 in what may have been Naito's final fight.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/12/06/basketball/ito-up-pilots-off-to-strong-start/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-12-06T09:01:08+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2009-12-06T09:01:12+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2009/12/06/soccer/world-cup/path-to-sixth-world-cup-win-may-be-tough-for-brazil/</loc>
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		<lastmod>2009-12-13T09:03:05+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2009-12-14T09:00:41+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Full power: Apapane accelerates down the final stretch to win the Hanshin Juvenile Fillies Sunday in Takarazuka, Hyogo Pref.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2009-12-14T09:01:27+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2009-12-14T09:01:39+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2009-12-14T09:01:52+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yu Darvish]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Windfall not a given: The assumption that the Los Angeles Angels will enjoy a large boost in revenue from Japanese fans following the signing of Hideki Matsui could be a mistake, says sports economist Andrew Zimbalist.]]></image:caption>
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