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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Main man: Rizing Fukuoka forward Michael Parker displays his MVP prize after Sunday's bj-league All-Star Game.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Up for grabs: Toshiba captain Toshiaki Hirose catches the ball during his side's 6-0 win over the Sanyo Wild Knights in Sunday's Top League Playoff Tournament Final.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2010-02-02T09:00:11+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2010-02-02T09:00:51+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[On the road: A visitor to Tokyo's MLB Cafe takes a closer look at the World Series trophy on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2010-02-02T09:01:01+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Remember the good old days?: Former Sawamura Award winner Kei Igawa has been a bust so far with the New York Yankees.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sayonara: Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu waves to the media as he leaves a news conference Thursday in Tokyo to announce his decision to retire.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[On the run: Japan forward Shinji Okazaki controls the ball as China defender Zhao Peng (right) surveys his next move during the East Asian Football Championship's opening match on Saturday at Ajinomoto Stadium. The match ended in a scoreless draw.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/03/17/baseball/japanese-baseball/former-kyojin-maekawa-dies/</loc>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2010-03-17T09:01:46+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/03/18/baseball/japanese-baseball/hawks-matsunaka-to-start-season-in-minors/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-03-18T09:00:43+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2010-03-18T09:06:02+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/03/19/sumo/basho-reports/baruto-stays-in-hunt/</loc>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2010-03-19T09:05:05+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/03/20/soccer/mourinho-proves-abramovich-made-wrong-move/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-03-20T09:00:12+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2010-03-20T09:00:56+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/03/20/baseball/japanese-baseball/seibu-aims-for-successful-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-03-20T09:00:58+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100320j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Seibu Lions hurler Takayuki Kishi]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/03/20/baseball/japanese-baseball/lions-looking-to-roar-at-plate-in-10/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-03-20T09:01:14+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2010-03-20T09:01:33+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sg20100320a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/03/20/sumo/basho-reports/sekiwake-baruto-on-target-for-promotion/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-03-20T09:06:25+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[ss20100320b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kaio slaps down Kotoshogiku on Friday, the sixth day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/03/21/sumo/basho-reports/quartet-still-unbeaten-in-spring-tournament/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-03-21T09:00:07+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/03/21/baseball/japanese-baseball/lions-dh-brown-still-gets-thrills-on-opening-day/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-03-21T09:00:31+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100321j2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Clutch at-bat: The Lions' Dee Brown smacks the game-winning solo homer in the seventh inning against the Marines on Saturday at Seibu Dome. Saitama Seibu defeated Chiba Lotte 2-1.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2010-03-21T09:00:46+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100321j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Power display: The Lions' Hiroyuki Nakajima hits a game-tying homer in the seventh inning against the Marines on Saturday at Seibu Dome. Saitama Seibu defeated Chiba Lotte 2-1 on Opening Day.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100321wga.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Memory lane: Willie Davis looked for a little extra cash at the Crown Lighter Lions training camp in Shimabara, Kyushu, back in 1978.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Big Daddy: Alex Ramirez feels better than ever as he prepares for the 2010 season with the Yomiuri Giants.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2010-03-22T09:01:56+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2010-03-22T09:04:55+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2010-03-23T09:00:24+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Golden oldie: Hokkaido Nippon Ham's Masao Kida pitches against the Hawks on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Gathering momentum: Baruto sends Kaio out of the ring at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/03/24/figure-skating/takahashis-encore-for-vancouver-a-world-title/</loc>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Swagger: Daisuke Takahashi has come back in a big way from career-threatening knee surgery in late 2008.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/03/24/baseball/mlb/matsui-makes-first-outfield-appearance-since-june-2008/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-03-24T09:00:22+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/03/24/basketball/nba/another-legarie-power-play-set-to-backfire/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-03-24T09:00:23+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/03/24/more-sports/naito-ready-for-may-comeback/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-03-24T09:00:43+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/03/24/sumo/basho-reports/baruto-hakuho-still-have-flawless-records/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-03-24T09:04:35+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Show of strength: Ozeki Harumafuji (bottom) defeats Toyohibiki on Tuesday in the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/03/24/soccer/world-cup/tulio-suspended-for-serbia-match/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-03-24T09:06:05+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/03/25/baseball/japanese-baseball/dragons-ready-to-rain-fire-on-rivals/</loc>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/03/25/baseball/japanese-baseball/no-regrets-for-ogasawara-three-years-after-giant-leap/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-03-25T09:00:44+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Risky business: Michihiro Ogasawara took a chance by leaving the Fighters to join the Giants in 2007.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2010-03-25T09:00:48+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/03/25/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-downs-baruto-to-move-into-sole-lead/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-03-25T09:06:45+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/03/26/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/japans-curling-team-falls-again/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-03-26T09:00:17+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2010-03-26T09:00:30+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100326a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Smashing: Hideki Matsui of the Angels blasts a three-run homer against Kansas City at spring training on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2010-03-26T09:00:36+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2010-03-26T09:00:38+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2010-03-26T09:01:31+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2010-03-26T09:01:46+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2010-03-26T09:07:35+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Close call: Yokozuna Hakuho (right) competes against Kotomitsuki during their bout on Thursday at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/03/27/more-sports/cyclist-mori-ends-japanese-drought-at-worlds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-03-27T09:00:11+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2010-03-27T09:00:16+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2010-03-27T09:00:46+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Still unbeaten: Hakuho (13-0) overpowers ozeki Kaio on Friday in the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100327j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Winning form: Giants southpaw Tetsuya Utsumi fans 10 batters and holds the Swallows to four hits over eight innings on Friday at Tokyo Dome. Yomiuri beat Tokyo Yakult 4-1.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2010-03-27T09:02:45+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2010-03-28T09:00:35+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Steady contributor: HeatDevils guard Kimitake Sato is averaging 7.6 points per game this season. MISAKI ABE/Oita HeatDevils.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2010-03-28T09:00:47+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2010-03-28T09:01:02+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2010-03-28T09:01:12+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100328j2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Helping the team: Giants veteran Yoshinobu Takahashi wants to be a regular contributor for the defending Japan Series champions after an injury-shortened 2009 season.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/03/28/baseball/japanese-baseball/dantona-sato-carry-swallows-past-giants/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-03-28T09:01:14+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100328j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hit parade: Swallows slugger Jamie D'Antona belts an RBI single in the first inning against the Giants on Saturday at Tokyo Dome. D'Antona added two homers and Tokyo Yakult pounded out 15 hits in a 10-5 win over Yomiuri.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2010-03-28T09:06:56+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[ss20100328b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[In the hunt: Baruto, who is one win off the pace, drops Kotoshogiku to the dirt on Saturday in the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2010-03-28T09:07:50+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2010-03-29T09:00:35+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2010-03-29T09:00:36+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2010-03-29T09:01:25+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100329j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Up and running: Tohoku Rakuten's Naoto Watanabe gets the game-winning hit against Seibu on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2010-03-29T09:03:37+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[ss20100329b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/03/29/basketball/toothless-broncos-fail-to-find-home-comfort/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-03-29T09:07:37+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/03/30/figure-skating/jsf-to-ask-for-triple-axel-rethink/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-03-30T09:00:37+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/03/30/baseball/mlb/fukudome-leads-cubs-past-mariners/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-03-30T09:00:43+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/03/30/sumo/baruto-reveals-injury-forced-tactical-switch/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-03-30T09:03:02+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[ss20100330a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Baruto]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/03/30/sumo/and-then-there-were-three-foreign-ozeki-that-is/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-03-30T09:06:15+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/03/30/sumo/hakuho-admits-relief-at-osaka-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-03-30T09:07:39+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/03/31/figure-skating/ando-plans-move-to-moscow/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-03-31T09:00:43+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/03/31/basketball/nba/light-sentence-for-arenas-a-complete-joke/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-03-31T09:00:44+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/03/31/baseball/japanese-baseball/red-hot-buffaloes-top-itokazu-nippon-ham/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-03-31T09:01:21+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20100331j1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100331j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Celebrating touch: Orix's Takahiro Okada is congratulated by coach Hideaki Matsuyama after hitting a third-inning solo home run against Nippon Ham on Tuesday at Tokyo Dome. Orix won 8-4.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/01/more-sports/football/holmes-says-he-never-hurt-woman/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-01T09:00:18+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/01/baseball/japanese-baseball/depth-of-lineup-key-for-buffaloes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-01T09:00:48+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/01/baseball/koryo-moves-on/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-01T09:00:56+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/01/baseball/japanese-baseball/okada-sinks-fighters-with-three-run-blast/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-01T09:01:35+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20100401j1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100401j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Long gone: Tigers cleanup batter Tomoaki Kanemoto hits a solo home run against the Carp during the third inning of their game on Wednesday in Hiroshima. Hanshin won 6-4.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/01/sumo/estonian-baruto-wins-promotion/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-01T09:04:48+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ss20100401a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[ss20100401a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Baltic bonanza: Estonian wrestler Baruto celebrates with his stablemates after being promoted to ozeki, the second-highest rank in the sport, on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/02/more-sports/swimming/kitajima-prepares-for-nationals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-02T09:00:34+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/02/figure-skating/jsf-to-lobby-isu-for-bonus-points/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-02T09:00:53+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/02/baseball/japanese-baseball/valdez-gets-win-on-dragons-debut/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-02T09:00:55+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20100402j1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100402j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Redemption: Chunichi starter Edward Valdez faces the Swallows on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/02/basketball/albirex-look-to-solidify-third-seed-for-playoffs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-02T09:04:22+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/02/more-sports/golf/miyazato-intends-to-keep-it-simple/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-02T09:06:25+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/03/soccer/title-fight-going-down-to-the-wire/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-03T09:01:07+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/03/baseball/japanese-baseball/nakamura-gives-eagles-a-big-lift/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-03T09:01:19+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20100403j1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100403j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Steady defense: Lions shortstop Hiroyuki Nakajima throws the ball to first after forcing out the Fighters' Kensuke Tanaka in the third inning at Sapporo Dome on Friday. Saitama Seibu beat Hokkaido Nippon Ham 6-4.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/03/baseball/japanese-baseball/yomiuri-giants-coach-kimura-hospitalized/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-03T09:01:30+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20100403j2a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100403j2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Cause for concern: Takuya Kimura, the Yomiuri Giants infield and running coach, is taken off the field on a stretcher after collapsing on Friday before the game at Mazda Stadium.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/03/more-sports/golf/yokomine-cards-2-under-70-in-first-round-of-nabisco-championship/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-03T09:05:09+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/03/basketball/hannaryz-fire-benoit/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-03T09:06:34+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/03/basketball/rizings-parker-tore-it-up-in-march/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-03T09:07:16+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/04/more-sports/judo/judoka-suzuki-nabs-fifth-career-title-at-nationals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-04T09:00:14+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/04/baseball/konan-rallies-in-12th/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-04T09:00:50+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/04/baseball/corey-out-to-make-most-of-second-chance-in-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-04T09:01:08+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/04/baseball/japanese-baseball/kawamotos-clutch-homer-ends-wild-game/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-04T09:01:40+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20100404j1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100404j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Pitcher's nightmare: Swallows star Norichika Aoki slugs a three-run home run in the first inning against the BayStars on Saturday at Jingu Stadium. Aoki also belted a solo homer in Tokyo Yakult's 13-12 victory over Yokohama.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/04/basketball/rera-kamuys-matsui-to-analyze-ncaa-final-four-games/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-04T09:01:50+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/04/basketball/marshall-hamilton-guide-shiga-to-win-over-ryukyu/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-04T09:01:58+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/04/basketball/oga-set-to-attend-mercury-camp/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-04T09:03:43+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/04/basketball/seahorses-trians-win-openers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-04T09:06:45+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sk20100404a3a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20100404a3a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Solid performance: Link Tochigi Brex point guard Yuta Tabuse, seen dribbling through traffic, scores 16 points against the Panasonic Trians in the opening game of their best-of-three JBL playoff semifinal series on Saturday. Panasonic beat Link Tochigi 91-81.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/04/basketball/knights-life-enriched-by-playing-abroad/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-04T09:07:42+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20100404i1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Special memories: Former UCLA Bruin William Knight speaks fondly about his time playing college basketball at the school known for its rich hoop history.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/05/baseball/japanese-baseball/giants-take-down-carp-for-fourth-straight-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-05T09:00:31+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100405j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Giant help: Yomiuri's Tetsuya Matsumoto hits an RBI triple against the Carp on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2010-04-05T09:01:09+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/05/baseball/mlb/takahashi-on-opening-day-roster/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-05T09:01:29+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/05/more-sports/golf/arimura-in-ninth-place-at-nabisco/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-05T09:01:54+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/05/more-sports/golf/final-hole-birdie-gives-koga-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-05T09:03:21+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/05/basketball/evessa-jump-into-first-with-win-over-rizing/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-05T09:03:54+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/06/baseball/japanese-baseball/hanshin-signs-ex-hawk-standridge/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-06T09:00:01+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/07/figure-skating/japans-sweep-of-world-singles-titles-sends-message/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-07T09:00:33+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20100407ita.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Golden age: Mao Asada, Daisuke Takahashi, Kanako Murakami and Yuzuru Hanyu gave Japan a sweep of the world titles this season in the senior and junior singles ranks.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/07/more-sports/bettor-wins-record-payout-at-tokyo-horse-race/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-07T09:00:41+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/07/baseball/japanese-baseball/carp-take-positive-steps-in-win-over-swallows/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-07T09:00:46+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100407j3a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Quality performance: Carp center fielder Soichiro Amaya had two hits and a pair of fielding gems in Tuesday's game against the Swallows at Jingu Stadium.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/07/more-sports/track-field/javelin-thrower-murakami-sets-big-target-for-osaka-gp/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-07T09:00:49+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/07/baseball/japanese-baseball/tigers-kanemoto-hits-444th-career-home-run/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-07T09:01:21+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20100407j2a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100407j2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Special feat: Tigers slugger Tomoaki Kanemoto belts a two-run homer off Giants pitcher Shugo Fujii in the sixth inning on Tuesday at Koshien Stadium. It was the 444th home run of Kanemoto's career, tying him with Shigeo Nagashima for 13th place on Japan's all-time home-run list.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/07/baseball/japanese-baseball/amayas-sensational-defense-clutch-bat-carry-carp-past-swallows/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-07T09:01:41+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/07/basketball/sources-say-takushi-behind-benoits-ouster/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-07T09:08:19+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/08/baseball/japanese-baseball/giants-coach-kimura-dies-after-suffering-brain-hemorrhage/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-08T09:00:55+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20100408j2a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100408j2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Gone too soon:Takuya Kimura, shown after a sayonara hit against the Yomiuri Giants in 1999, died on Wednesday less than a week after suffering a brain hemorrhage]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/08/baseball/japanese-baseball/nishimura-ogasawara-help-giants-top-tigers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-08T09:01:19+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/08/baseball/japanese-baseball/ohka-returns-home-to-baystars/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-08T09:01:36+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/08/basketball/apache-top-grouses/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-08T09:04:45+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/08/soccer/world-cup/japan-outclassed-by-serbia/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-08T09:05:03+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sw20100408a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sw20100408a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Not according to plan: Shunsuke Nakamura attempts to move the ball around a Serbian player during Japan's international friendly against Serbia on Wednesday at Nagai Stadium. Serbia won the match 3-0.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/09/more-sports/kameda-senior-set-to-lose-license/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-09T09:00:23+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/09/baseball/japanese-baseball/ramirez-chono-go-deep-as-giants-down-tigers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-09T09:01:03+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20100409j1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100409j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Big game hunter: Yomiuri's Hisayoshi Chono hits a three-run home run against the Tigers on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/09/basketball/apache-find-rhythm-to-rally-past-grouses/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-09T09:01:09+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/09/basketball/parker-driving-fukuoka-into-prime-playoff-position/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-09T09:02:54+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sk20100409b1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20100409b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Point producer: Michael Parker, the bj-league's top scorer at 26.7 points per game, is the leader of a Rizing Fukuoka team that is in the thick of the playoff hunt this season.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/09/basketball/kings-face-uphill-fight-to-retain-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-09T09:03:32+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/10/baseball/japanese-baseball/yoshimi-red-hot-dragons-defeat-rival-giants-in-series-opener/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-10T09:00:38+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20100410j1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100410j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hirokazu Ibata of the Dragons connects for an RBI double during the second inning of Friday's game against the Yomiuri Giants at Tokyo Dome. Chunichi won 7-4.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/10/soccer/english-clubs-fail-to-inspire-in-cl-this-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-10T09:00:56+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/10/baseball/japanese-baseball/yakult-tames-tigers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-10T09:01:06+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20100410j2a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100410j2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hawks hurler Toshiya Sugiuchi pitches against the Nippon Ham Fighters during Friday's game at Yahoo Dome. Softbank won 6-0.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/10/more-sports/golf/park-takes-control-in-opening-round/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-10T09:06:08+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sg20100410a2a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sg20100410a2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ai Miyazato watches her shot during the first round of the Studio Alice Ladies Open on Friday in Miki, Hyogo Pref.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/10/basketball/brex-embrace-challenge-of-showdown-with-seahorses-in-jbl-finals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-10T09:06:37+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sk20100410a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20100410a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Championship quest: Link Tochigi Brex point guard Yuta Tabuse and his teammates have advanced to the JBL Finals for the first time.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/11/baseball/japanese-baseball/johjima-grand-slam-ends-tigers-slump/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-11T09:00:49+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20100411j2a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100411j2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Earning his stripes: Kenji Johjima (2) is welcomed to home plate by his Hanshin Tigers teammates after hitting a grand slam against the Swallows on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/11/baseball/death-of-giants-coach-kimura-shocks-npb/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-11T09:00:54+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20100411wga.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100411wga.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mr. Fix-it: Takuya Kimura is congratulated by Giants manager Tatsunori Hara after donning the catcher's mask in the 12th inning against the Tokyo Yakult Swallows on Sept. 4, 2009 at Tokyo Dome.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/11/more-sports/toray-wins-volleyball-crown-again/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-11T09:01:12+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/11/baseball/japanese-baseball/npb-commissioner-kato-has-big-plans-for-game/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-11T09:01:40+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20100411j1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100411j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Visionary: Ryozo Kato, commissioner of Nippon Pro Baseball, speaks at a recent meeting of the Foreign Sportswriters Association of Japan in Tokyo.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/11/basketball/brex-beat-seahorses-in-jbl-finals-opener/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-11T09:04:32+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sk20100411a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20100411a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Over the top: Link Tochigi's Yuta Tabuse shoots during Game 1 of the JBL Finals on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/12/more-sports/panasonic-toray-take-mens-womens-volleyball-titles/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-12T09:00:22+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20100412a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20100412a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Pay day: The Panasonic Panthers celebrate their win over the Sakai Blazers to clinch the men's Premier League final on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/12/baseball/japanese-baseball/tanaka-pitches-complete-game-leads-rakuten-to-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-12T09:00:29+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20100412j1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100412j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[On fire: Masahiro Tanaka gives it all on the mound, during Sunday's game against the Orix Buffaloes. Tanaka pitched his third complete game of the season and lead the Rakuten Eagles to a 4-1.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/12/more-sports/apapane-storms-down-final-stretch-to-win-oka-sho/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-12T09:00:29+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20100412a2a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20100412a2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[As expected: The favorite Apapane surges past the pack on Sunday to win the Oka-sho, the first leg of the triple crown series for 3-year-old fillies.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/12/figure-skating/asada-honored-by-guinness-for-three-triple-axels/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-12T09:01:14+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20100412f1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20100412f1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[World class: Mao Asada speaks to the crowd at a ceremony in which she was honored by Guinness World Records for her three triple axels at the Vancouver Olympics.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/12/baseball/mlb/matsuis-walk-off-hit-ends-angels-losing-streak/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-12T09:01:39+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/12/more-sports/golf/arimura-beats-park-in-playoff-to-take-studio-alice-ladies/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-12T09:06:24+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sg20100412a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sg20100412a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[In the pink: Chie Arimura strikes a victory pose after beating South Korea's Park In Bee in a playoff to win the Studio Alice Ladies Open.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/13/basketball/evessa-broncos-continue-on-in-opposite-directions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-13T09:01:20+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/13/more-sports/golf/hiratsuka-cruises-to-myanmar-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-13T09:08:08+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/14/more-sports/kameda-handed-lifetime-ban/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-14T09:00:28+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/14/basketball/nba/award-winners-from-both-east-west-needed/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-14T09:00:38+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/14/more-sports/swimming/kitajima-places-second-at-nationals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-14T09:00:51+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20100414s1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Unexpected result: Kosuke Kitajima returns to the spotlight on Tuesday at the National Swimming Championships. The four-time Olympic breaststroke gold medalist, who set a national record in the 50-meter breaststroke during the morning heats, placed second in the final in 27.71 seconds.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/14/figure-skating/win-princess-mao/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-14T09:01:05+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20100414f1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20100414f1a.jpg]]></image:title>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/14/baseball/japanese-baseball/tigers-stage-dramatic-comeback-against-giants/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-14T09:01:28+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100414j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Clutch blast: Kodai Sakurai smacks a go-ahead, three-run home run in the eighth inning off Giants reliever Kiyoshi Toyoda on Tuesday at Tokyo Dome. Hanshin rallied for a 9-7 victory.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/14/baseball/mlb/knuckleballer-yoshida-sets-sights-on-major-leagues/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-14T09:01:43+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100414a2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[New challenge: Pitcher Eri Yoshida will play for the Golden Baseball League's Chico Outlaws this season. The season begins in May.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/15/more-sports/wbc-suspends-kameda-for-90-days/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-15T09:00:40+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/15/baseball/japanese-baseball/brazell-roars-loudest-as-tigers-beat-giants/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-15T09:00:49+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/15/more-sports/golf/ishikawa-sets-sights-on-first-major/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-15T09:05:49+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/15/more-sports/golf/woods-sends-form-for-u-s-open/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-15T09:07:18+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/16/more-sports/swimming/koga-beats-irie-for-backstroke-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-16T09:00:21+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/16/baseball/japanese-baseball/hawks-reach-deal-with-petagine/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-16T09:00:28+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/16/baseball/japanese-baseball/sakamoto-grand-slam-lifts-giants-over-tigers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-16T09:00:35+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100416j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Taking charge: Hayato Sakamoto gives Yomiuri the lead with a grand slam during the seventh inning against the Tigers on Thursday at Tokyo Dome. The Giants won 5-2.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/16/baseball/mlb/mlb-great-aaron-honored-at-home/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-16T09:01:04+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/16/more-sports/football/broncos-deal-marshall-to-dolphins/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-16T09:01:15+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/16/more-sports/nadal-cruises-into-third-round/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-16T09:01:31+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/16/more-sports/football/roethlisberger-to-learn-fate-soon/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-16T09:01:46+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/16/basketball/yao-aiding-quake-victims-families/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-16T09:04:07+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/16/more-sports/golf/ishikawa-off-to-sluggish-start/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-16T09:05:40+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/16/basketball/rowsoms-role-in-oitas-turnaround-worthy-of-honors/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-16T09:06:54+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/17/more-sports/matsuda-captures-200-meter-freestyle-title-at-nationals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-17T09:00:39+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20100417a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Takeshi Matsuda reacts after winning the 200 freestyle at the national swimming championships in Tokyo on Friday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/17/soccer/stakes-high-for-manchester-derby/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-17T09:01:01+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/17/basketball/apache-rout-broncos/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-17T09:01:08+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/17/baseball/japanese-baseball/lions-ace-wakui-earns-complete-game-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-17T09:01:38+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tone-setter: Southpaw starter Toshiya Sugiuchi holds the losing Eagles to six hits and strikes out nine in eight innings on Friday. Fukuoka Softbank won 9-1.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ryo Ishikawa watches his shot on Friday during the second round of the Token Homemate Cup in Kuwana, Mie Pref.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Slam bam: Fighters pitcher Yu Darvish embraces Atsunori Inaba after the slugger's grand slam on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2010-04-18T09:08:13+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20100419s1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Unexpected result: Kosuke Kitajima congratulates Ryo Tateishi (right) after the latter's triumph in the 100-meter breaststroke final at the National Swimming Championships on Sunday. The four-time Olympic gold medalist failed to win any of the three breaststroke races in the weeklong meet.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2010-04-19T09:00:59+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2010-04-19T09:01:00+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tomoaki Kanemoto]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2010-04-19T09:05:22+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2010-04-19T09:08:15+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/20/more-sports/swimming/kitajima-to-swim-at-pan-pacific-meet/</loc>
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		<lastmod>2010-04-20T09:00:37+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2010-04-20T09:00:47+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2010-04-20T09:01:27+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2010-04-20T09:06:00+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2010-04-20T09:07:47+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Solid impact: Rookie guard Hirohisa Takada (33) has helped the Western Conference-leading Osaka Evessa win 18 of their last 22 games.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/21/basketball/nba/move-by-nets-triggers-flood-of-memories/</loc>
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		<lastmod>2010-04-21T09:00:53+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2010-04-21T09:01:02+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Big honor: Former MLB star Randy Johnson tosses the ceremonial first pitch at Tokyo Dome on Tuesday. Tohoku Rakuten defeated Chiba Lotte 8-2.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2010-04-22T09:00:33+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/23/baseball/japanese-baseball/blanco-yoshimi-fuel-dragons-fire/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-23T09:01:00+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Not this time: Hokkaido Nippon Ham's Shinji Takahashi makes an unsuccessful appeal after sliding home against the Buffaloes on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/23/basketball/sendai-hamamatsu-poised-for-big-battle/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-23T09:03:33+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2010-04-23T09:06:20+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2010-04-24T09:00:39+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[New challenge: After leading Link Tochigi Brex to their first JBL title this season, veteran coach Thomas Wisman takes over as the new head coach of Japan's men's national team. He was formally introduced as the national team coach at a Friday news conference in Tokyo.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Toshiya Sugiuchi of the Hawks pitches against the Marines at Chiba Marine Stadium on Friday. Softbank downed Lotte 5-3.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2010-04-24T09:01:32+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2010-04-24T09:07:12+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ryo Ishikawa watches his shot during the first round of the Tsuruya Open in Kawanishi, Hyogo Pref. on Friday.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2010-04-26T09:04:47+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2010-04-27T09:01:53+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/04/28/basketball/nba/durant-not-backing-down-in-duel-with-kobe/</loc>
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		<lastmod>2010-04-28T09:01:35+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dazzling performance: Carp rookie Hirotoshi Masui holds the Buffaloes to one hit over seven scoreless innings on Tuesday. Hiroshima beat Orix 1-0.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2010-04-29T09:00:45+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2010-04-29T09:00:47+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2010-04-29T09:02:36+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2010-04-29T09:07:13+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2010-04-30T09:00:36+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sf20100511a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/11/soccer/world-cup/kawaguchi-returns-as-okada-announces-world-cup-squad/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-11T09:03:05+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sw20100511a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Day of reckoning: National team manager Takeshi Okadaannounces his 23-man World Cup squad on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/11/basketball/barcelona-nabs-euroleague-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-11T09:06:01+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/12/more-sports/judo/judo-official-orders-tani-to-compete-at-kodokan-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-12T09:01:02+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/12/basketball/nba/dragic-a-breath-of-fresh-air-in-todays-nba/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-12T09:01:04+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/12/more-sports/golf/mitsuka-handed-2-million-fine/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-12T09:03:43+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/12/sumo/basho-reports/ozeki-debutant-baruto-off-to-a-solid-start/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-12T09:05:40+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[ss20100512b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Still unbeaten: Veteran ozeki Kaio (right) improves to 3-0 by overpowering Tochiozan on the third day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on Tuesday at Ryogoku Kokugikan.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/13/baseball/japanese-baseball/kishi-unhinges-giants-with-complete-effort/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-13T09:01:10+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100513j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sweet spot: The Fighters' Atsunori Inaba hits an opposite field, two-run homer in the top of the ninth inning to lead Hokkaido Nippon Ham to a 4-2 victory over the Hanshin Tigers at Koshien on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/13/basketball/pierce-prepares-for-playoffs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-13T09:02:27+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20100513i1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Plan of action: Shiga Lakestars head coach Bob Pierce will have plenty to think about when his team plays the Osaka Evessa in the bj-league playoffs this weekend.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/13/basketball/white-claims-bj-league-mvp-award/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-13T09:03:00+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/13/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-extends-winning-streak-to-21-bouts/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-13T09:03:31+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/13/basketball/eight-teams-set-for-playoff-party/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-13T09:05:33+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/14/baseball/japanese-baseball/sakamoto-fujii-help-giants-clobber-lions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-14T09:01:19+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100514j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Solid outing: Dragons southpaw Chen Wei-yin tosses seven innings of three-hit ball against the Hawks on Thursday at Nagoya Dome. Chunichi beat Fukuoka Softbank 3-1.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/14/baseball/japanese-baseball/ex-skipper-nomura-hospitalized/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-14T09:01:45+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/14/sumo/basho-reports/unbeaten-foursome-tied-for-tourney-lead/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-14T09:03:36+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/15/more-sports/hasegawa-exits-hospital-after-jaw-surgery/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-15T09:00:24+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/15/baseball/japanese-baseball/phillips-delivers-game-winning-single-in-10th/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-15T09:00:52+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100515j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Falling short: Hiroshima Carp center fielder Soichiro Amaya fails to make a diving catch in the eighth inning against the Rakuten Golden Eagles during Friday's interleague game at Mazda Stadium. Rakuten won 8-7 in 10 innings.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/15/more-sports/japan-men-earn-first-thomas-cup-medal-in-31-years/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-15T09:00:52+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/15/soccer/tough-to-root-for-either-f-a-cup-finalist/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-15T09:00:57+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/15/more-sports/golf/hiratsuka-maintains-strong-form-in-japan-pga-championship/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-15T09:03:17+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sg20100515a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sg20100515a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tetsuji Hiratsuka watches his shot during the second round of the Japan PGA Championship on Friday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/15/basketball/five-arrows-file-for-bankruptcy/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-15T09:03:17+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/15/sumo/basho-reports/baruto-hakuho-hold-on-to-share-of-lead/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-15T09:05:07+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ss20100515b1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[ss20100515b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ozeki Kotooshu is sent flying by Kakuryu on Friday, the sixth day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/15/basketball/oga-fails-to-make-mercury-roster/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-15T09:06:31+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/16/baseball/three-time-cl-batting-king-powell-relishing-chance-to-coach-mariners/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-16T09:00:32+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100516wga.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[King of swing: Alonzo Powell, the new batting coach of the Seattle Mariners, was a three-time batting champ with the Chunichi Dragons during the 1990s.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/16/baseball/japanese-baseball/tono-gets-seventh-win-as-giants-down-marines/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-16T09:00:59+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20100516j1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100516j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Caught in the act: Chiba Lotte's Tsuyoshi Nishioka fails to steal second base against the Giants on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/16/basketball/five-arrows-face-uncertain-future-after-bankruptcy/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-16T09:04:13+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/16/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-baruto-still-lead-the-way/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-16T09:04:30+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[ss20100516b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Whirling dervish: Harumafuji (left) pushes Kakuryu over the straw bales on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/16/more-sports/golf/taniguchi-joins-hiratsuka-on-top/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-16T09:04:35+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/16/more-sports/golf/fudo-takes-one-shot-fundokin-lead/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-16T09:05:16+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/16/more-sports/japan-closer-to-rugby-world-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-16T09:07:59+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/17/baseball/japanese-baseball/giants-outmuscle-marines-in-slugfest-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-17T09:00:22+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100517j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Off the leash: Michihiro Ogasawara hits a solo homer during the Giants' 10-8 win over the Marines on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/17/more-sports/golf/taniguchi-edges-hiratsuka-for-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-17T09:00:28+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/17/basketball/larkai-leads-phoenix-past-apache-into-final-four/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-17T09:00:57+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20100517b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[On guard: Apache forward Jerrell Smith defends Phoenix swingman Jermaine Greene on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/17/more-sports/golf/yokomine-wins-fundokin-ladies/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-17T09:01:31+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/17/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-takes-command-as-baruto-stumbles/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-17T09:03:43+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/17/basketball/pavlicevic-to-coach-shimane-team/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-17T09:07:40+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/18/more-sports/uchiyama-retains-title-first-time-out/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-18T09:01:07+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/18/sumo/basho-reports/baruto-bounces-back-hakuho-still-in-control/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-18T09:02:05+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/18/more-sports/ice-hockey/russia-routs-denmark-at-worlds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-18T09:03:31+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/18/soccer/world-cup/technology-fuels-japans-2022-bid/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-18T09:04:49+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Pop art: JFA secretary general Kohzo Tashima (left), JFA president Motoaki Inukai (center) and FIFA president Sepp Blatter hold Japan's 2022 World Cup Bid Book in Zurich on Friday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/18/soccer/world-cup/japan-prospects-to-travel-with-team/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-18T09:05:31+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/19/basketball/pavlicevic-hired-to-coach-shimane/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-19T09:00:05+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2010-05-19T09:00:37+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/19/basketball/nba/criticism-of-lebron-patently-unfair/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-19T09:00:37+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/19/figure-skating/yokohama-tapped-to-host-next-world-team-trophy/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-19T09:00:43+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20100519ita.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Long season ahead: Mao Asada and her compatriots will team up to represent Japan in the second World Team Trophy competition at Yokohama Arena next April.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/19/baseball/japanese-baseball/fighters-keppel-wins-fifth-consecutive-start/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-19T09:00:58+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100519j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Big hit: The Fighters' Yoshio Itoi smacks a two-run double off Giants starter Tetsuya Utusmi in the third inning on Tuesday at Sapporo Dome. Hokkaido Nippon Ham beat Yomiuri 7-1.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/19/more-sports/golf/woods-plans-to-play-british-open/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-19T09:01:24+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/19/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-still-unbeaten/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-19T09:02:46+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/19/more-sports/nishikori-earns-spot-in-french-opens-main-draw/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-19T09:05:59+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/19/soccer/world-cup/morimoto-vows-to-give-strong-effort-at-world-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-19T09:06:17+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/20/baseball/japanese-baseball/nioka-goes-deep-to-help-fighters-top-giants/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-20T09:01:58+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100520j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Coming home: Swallows second baseman Hiroyasu Tanaka beats the throw home during the third inning against the Lions on Wednesday at Seibu Dome in Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture. The Lions won 3-2.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/20/sumo/basho-reports/yokozuna-hakuho-edges-closer-to-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-20T09:05:43+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[ss20100520b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[No way out: Aran sends Kyokutenho out of the ring on the 11th day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/20/more-sports/golf/ishikawa-to-enter-record-book/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-20T09:07:21+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/21/more-sports/kimuras-title-bid-fails-in-thailand/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-21T09:00:30+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/21/baseball/japanese-baseball/takada-gets-yakult-confidence-vote/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-21T09:01:02+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/21/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-prolongs-barutos-slump/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-21T09:04:01+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ss20100521b1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[ss20100521b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Clash of the titans: Hakuho and Baruto tussle at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/21/basketball/pierce-finished-with-lakestars/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-21T09:04:14+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/21/basketball/evessa-kings-set-for-titanic-battle/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-21T09:07:11+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/22/soccer/betrayal-of-triesman-an-absolute-disgrace/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-22T09:00:31+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/22/more-sports/golf/morita-takes-early-lead-in-bridgestone-ladies-open/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-22T09:00:47+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/22/baseball/japanese-baseball/tsuchiya-delivers-clutch-hit-in-ninth-inning/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-22T09:01:19+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100522j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Going the distance: Lions starter Hideaki Wakui pitches for nine innings in a 3-1 loss to the Dragons at Seibu Dome on Friday. The right-hander fanned 10 batters.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/22/baseball/japanese-baseball/hawks-deactivate-injured-houlton/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-22T09:01:19+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/22/basketball/powerhouse-phoenix-favored-over-albirex/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-22T09:03:53+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/22/sumo/basho-reports/yokozuna-hakuho-earns-14th-emperors-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-22T09:05:39+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[ss20100522b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Still perfect: Hakuho overpowers ozeki Kotomitsuki on the 13th day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on Friday at Ryogoku Kokugikan.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/23/more-sports/lance-takes-off-gloves-fires-back-at-landis-over-claims/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-23T09:00:35+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20100523a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Happier times: Lance Armstrong (right) and teammate Floyd Landis ride together during the 2004 Tour de France. Landis has recently accused Armstrong of involvement in doping.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/23/baseball/japanese-baseball/hoashi-in-top-form-as-lions-blast-dragons/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-23T09:01:12+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100523j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Giant swing: Giants' Shinnosuke Abe smacks a game-tying two-run homer in the seventh against the Eagles on Saturday in Sendai. Yomiuri defeated Tohoku Rakuten 5-3.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/23/baseball/japanese-baseball/buffaloes-to-stage-american-night/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-23T09:01:21+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/23/baseball/niigata-hoping-to-lure-an-npb-team-to-new-stadium/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-23T09:01:27+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/23/more-sports/asian-five-nations-ends-with-rout/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-23T09:03:26+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/23/basketball/evessa-move-closer-to-league-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-23T09:04:21+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20100523b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Taking the throne: Evessa forward Lynn Washington makes a move against the Golden Kings defense during the bj-league's Western Conference final on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/23/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-still-unbeaten-heading-into-final-day/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-23T09:05:20+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ss20100523b1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[ss20100523b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Perfect run: Summer Grand Sumo Tournament winner and yokozuna Hakuho shoves ozeki Kotooshu on the 14th day of the basho on Saturday at Ryogoku Kokugikan.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/24/more-sports/japanese-oaks-produces-dead-heat/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-24T09:00:43+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/24/sumo/basho-reports/flawless-hakuho-cleans-up-again/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-24T09:02:28+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[ss20100524b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Golden boy: Hakuho takes down Harumafuji to complete his second straight flawless tournament on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/24/basketball/phoenix-confirm-superiority-with-bj-league-championship-triumph/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-24T09:04:18+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sk20100524b1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20100524b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Agent orange: Hamamatsu's Wendell White drives on the basket during the bj-league title game on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/24/basketball/old-hand-oguchi-leads-by-example/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-24T09:05:14+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sk20100524b2a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20100524b2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Just reward: Hamamatsu's Masahiro Oguchi holds his bj-league playoff MVP trophy on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/25/baseball/japanese-baseball/marines-ogino-set-for-surgery/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-25T09:00:40+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/25/baseball/japanese-baseball/chono-kamei-ignite-triumphant-giants-during-eighth-inning-rally/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-25T09:01:17+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100525j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Giants outfielder Hisayoshi Chono belts a tie-breaking solo homer during the eighth inning of Monday's game against the Orix Buffaloes at Tokyo Dome. Yomiuri won 6-4.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/25/sumo/natsu-batsu-signals-changing-times/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-25T09:01:53+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/25/sumo/victory-comes-too-easy-for-hakuho/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-25T09:02:55+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/25/soccer/world-cup/japan-stumbles-in-world-cup-tuneup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-25T09:04:47+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sw20100525a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Active feet: Japan midfielder Keisuke Honda (left) and South Korea defender Kwak Tae Hwi compete for the ball in the first half of Monday's international friendly at Saitama Stadium 2002. South Korea won 2-0.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/25/basketball/toyama-named-first-coach-of-shining-suns/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-25T09:05:35+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20100525b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Koto Toyama]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/26/more-sports/japan-still-unbeaten-at-table-tennis-worlds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-26T09:00:40+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/26/baseball/mlb/veteran-star-hunter-impressed-by-matsuis-influence-on-angels/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-26T09:01:29+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100526a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hideki Matsui]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/26/olympics/high-tech-swimsuits-now-banned/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-26T09:03:11+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/26/soccer/world-cup/okada-denies-he-offered-to-resign/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-26T09:04:51+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sw20100526a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sw20100526a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Final preparations: Japan manager Takeshi Okada will guide his players through a training camp in Switzerland before the team travels to South Africa to compete in the World Cup, which begins in mid-June.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/27/baseball/japanese-baseball/sugiuchi-shines-in-hawks-romp-over-giants/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-27T09:01:55+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100527j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Not fast enough: Hanshin baserunner Shunsuke Fujikawa is tagged out by Seibu infielder Yasuyuki Kataoka as he attempts to steal second in the fifth inning on Wednesday at Koshien Stadium. The Lions won 3-1.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/28/baseball/japanese-baseball/takada-quits-swallows/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-28T09:00:38+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/28/baseball/japanese-baseball/veteran-takahashi-proves-worth/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-28T09:01:32+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100528j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[There she goes: Yomiuri's Yoshinobu Takahashi hits his second home run against the Hawks on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/28/soccer/world-cup/japan-loses-at-womens-asian-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-28T09:03:37+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/28/basketball/sources-say-tennichi-set-to-part-with-evessa/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-28T09:04:20+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/28/more-sports/golf/muto-sets-early-diamond-cup-pace/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-28T09:04:43+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/28/soccer/world-cup/tulio-rallies-troops/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-28T09:05:13+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/29/basketball/five-arrows-to-return/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-29T09:00:36+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/29/soccer/japan-match-gives-capello-final-look-at-squad/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-29T09:00:58+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2010-05-29T09:03:19+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/29/more-sports/golf/kim-extends-lead-to-five-strokes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-29T09:06:40+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sg20100529a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ryo Ishikawa tees off on the 17th hole during the second round of the Diamond Cup on Friday at Iruma, Saitama Pref.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2010-05-30T09:00:33+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2010-05-30T09:00:45+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100530j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Impressive numbers: Giants hurler Shun Tono improves to 8-1 after tossing six innings of no-hit ball on Saturday against the Lions. Yomiuri won 4-0.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2010-05-30T09:00:45+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2010-05-30T09:02:30+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/30/basketball/hannaryz-opt-to-promote-aono/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-30T09:04:34+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/30/sumo/kise-wrestlers-to-join-kitanoumi-stable/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-30T09:05:23+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/30/more-sports/golf/kim-takes-commanding-lead/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-30T09:06:52+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/31/more-sports/ota-wins-weightlifting-national-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-31T09:00:16+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/05/31/more-sports/japan-settles-for-table-tennis-bronze/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-31T09:00:19+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2010-06-01T09:00:36+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/06/01/soccer/world-cup/japan-finds-positives-in-loss/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-06-01T09:04:28+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sw20100601a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Try again: Japan goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima prepares to make a save from England striker Wayne Rooney's header as defender Yuji Nakazawa looks on during their friendly on Sunday in Graz, Austria. England won 2-1.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/06/02/more-sports/deal-okd-for-kameda-sakata-bout/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-06-02T09:00:32+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/06/02/baseball/japanese-baseball/baystars-break-out-of-slump-defeat-lions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-06-02T09:01:28+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100602j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Making an impact: BayStars hurler Naoyuki Shimizu tosses seven innings of two-run ball against the Lions on Tuesday at Seibu Dome. Yokohama beat Saitama Seibu 6-2.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/06/02/baseball/japanese-baseball/buffaloes-set-to-acquire-seguignol/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-06-02T09:01:36+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/06/02/basketball/nba/acquisition-of-rondo-paying-dividends-in-long-term-for-celtics/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-06-02T09:01:42+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/06/02/soccer/world-cup/japanese-dislike-world-cup-ball/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-06-02T09:04:11+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sw20100613a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Looking for answers: Coach Takeshi Okada is running out of time to get Japan sorted out before its World Cup campaign begins on Monday against Cameroon.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sf20100614a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Up the middle: Fujitsu running back Yuichi Kon rushes during the Pearl Bowl semifinal game against Kajima.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/06/14/baseball/japanese-baseball/wakui-rules-mound-for-first-place-lions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-06-14T09:01:49+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100614j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[King of the jungle: Early struggles haven't stopped Lions ace Hideaki Wakui from establishing himself as one of the top hurlers in Japanese baseball this season.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/06/15/baseball/japanese-baseball/npb-to-use-one-ball-next-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-06-15T09:00:34+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2010-06-15T09:01:52+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100615j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Jamie D'Antona of the Swallows belts a two-run homer in the fourth inning of Monday's game against the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters at Jingu Stadium. Tokyo Yakult won 6-0.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/06/16/baseball/japanese-baseball/inaba-teammates-rough-up-yakults-tateyama/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-06-16T09:00:02+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100616j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Super day: Fighters outfielder Atsunori Inaba bashes a first-inning home run against the Swallows on Tuesday at Jingu Stadium. Inaba added a solo shot in the third inning of Hokkaido Nippon Ham's 10-2 win.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/06/16/basketball/nba/nets-taking-real-risk-by-hiring-combative-johnson/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-06-16T09:00:41+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2010-06-16T09:01:20+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/06/16/soccer/world-cup/okada-shifts-focus-to-next-match/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-06-16T09:04:55+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sw20100616a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sw20100616a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Super strike: Keisuke Honda scores past Cameroon's Stephane Mbia (left) and goalkeeper Hamidou Souleymanou in Group E action at the World Cup on Monday in Bloemfontein, South Africa. Japan won 1-0.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/06/16/basketball/rabedeaux-named-brexs-new-coach/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-06-16T09:06:56+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/06/17/baseball/japanese-baseball/iwase-earns-milestone-250th-save/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-06-17T09:01:01+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/06/18/baseball/japanese-baseball/okada-chosen-as-interleague-mvp/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-06-18T09:01:25+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100618j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Takahiro Okada]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/06/18/soccer/world-cup/aggressive-play-is-the-key-abe/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-06-18T09:01:33+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/06/18/basketball/apache-pursuing-veteran-coach-hill/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-06-18T09:01:51+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sk20100618n1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20100618n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Getting serious: Bob Hill, who has coached four NBA teams, would bring major credibility to the Tokyo Apache and the five-year-old bj-league.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/06/19/soccer/draw-with-usa-gives-england-fans-cause-for-concern/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-06-19T09:00:14+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2010-06-19T09:01:02+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[st20100619a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kurumi Nara]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/06/19/baseball/japanese-baseball/kato-selig-set-for-talks-on-club-championship/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-06-19T09:01:11+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/06/19/baseball/japanese-baseball/yomiuris-utsumi-hurls-two-hit-masterpiece/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-06-19T09:01:36+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100619j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Terrific outing: Giants southpaw Tetsuya Utsumi fans nine batters and holds the Dragons to two hits on Friday at Tokyo Dome. Yomiuri blanked Chunichi 5-0.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/06/19/sumo/why-cant-sumo-ever-seem-to-get-a-break/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-06-19T09:02:26+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/06/19/more-sports/golf/jeon-aoyama-tied-after-opening-round/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-06-19T09:03:02+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/06/19/soccer/world-cup/japan-confident-ahead-of-key-clash-with-dutch/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-06-19T09:03:30+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sw20100619a4a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan players, from left, Keisuke Honda, Shinji Okazaki and Yuto Nagatomo warm up prior to a training session in Durban, South Africa, on Friday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/06/20/baseball/swallows-find-themselves-in-similar-situation-to-1977/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-06-20T09:01:01+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/06/20/more-sports/golf/jeon-pulls-in-front-in-nichirei-ladies/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-06-20T09:01:15+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/06/20/baseball/japanese-baseball/blanco-delivers-bold-reminder-that-dedication-is-key-to-success/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-06-20T09:01:48+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20100620j1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100620j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Saturday star: Chunichi's Tony Blanco bashes the game-winning three-run homer in the ninth inning off Giants closer Marc Kroon. He had a solo home run in the eighth on Saturday at Tokyo Dome in the Dragons' 7-4 victory.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/06/20/soccer/world-cup/sneijder-lifts-dutch-past-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-06-20T09:05:14+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sw20100620a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sw20100620a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hunger to win: The Netherlands' Dirk Kuyt (center), Japan's Marcus Tulio Tanaka (right) and Yuji Nakazawa vie for the ball in the first half of their Group E match in the World Cup on Saturday in Durban, South Africa. The Netherlands defeated Japan 1-0, getting the winning goal from Wesley Sneijder in the 53rd minute.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/06/21/baseball/japanese-baseball/koyano-kaneko-hit-grand-slams-for-fighters/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-06-21T09:01:05+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20100621j1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100621j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[All square: Seibu's Masahiro Abe slides to score a tying run against Softbank on Sunday. The Lions won 6-4.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/06/21/soccer/world-cup/japan-happy-to-play-with-spoiling-tactics/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-06-21T09:05:45+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sw20100621a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sw20100621a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Defense en masse: The Netherlands' Mark van Bommel goes for the ball in front of a swarm of Japanese defenders during their match on Saturday in Durban, South Africa. The Dutch won 1-0.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/06/21/more-sports/golf/jeon-earns-second-win-of-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-06-21T09:08:13+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/06/22/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/curling-skip-meguro-calls-it-quits/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-06-22T09:01:27+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/06/23/baseball/japanese-baseball/consistent-ramirez-reaches-a-milestone/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-06-23T09:01:21+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20100623j1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100623j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Big honor: Giants slugger Alex Ramirez smacks a leadoff home run in the fourth inning on Tuesday at Jingu Stadium. Yomiuri beat Tokyo Yakult 5-1.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/06/23/baseball/japanese-baseball/baystars-reach-deal-with-harper/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-06-23T09:01:22+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/06/23/more-sports/golf/ishikawa-admits-fatigue-played-role-in-u-s-open-performance/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-06-23T09:01:46+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/06/23/soccer/world-cup/danes-size-is-a-plus-bendtner/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-06-23T09:03:00+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/06/23/soccer/world-cup/okada-says-japan-needs-to-play-stout-defense-against-denmark/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-06-23T09:04:29+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/06/24/baseball/japanese-baseball/yakult-wants-to-hire-former-player/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-06-24T09:00:53+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/06/24/baseball/japanese-baseball/record-breaker-keppel-puts-faith-in-teammates/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-06-24T09:01:23+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20100624j1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100624j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Bobby Keppel]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/06/24/baseball/japanese-baseball/offense-powers-fighters-in-romp-over-hawks/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-06-24T09:01:41+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20100624j2a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100624j2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tough play: Dragons shortstop Masahiro Araki catches a ball hit by BayStars slugger Shuichi Murata on Wednesday in Toyohashi, Aichi Prefecture. The Dragons won 4-2.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/06/25/baseball/japanese-baseball/yamada-stifles-fighters-earns-first-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-06-25T09:00:38+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20100625j1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100625j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Unforgettable day: Hawks southpaw Hiroki Yamada records his first pro victory on Thursday. Fukuoka Softbank defeated Hokkaido Nippon Ham 6-1 at Yahoo Dome.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/06/25/more-sports/kameda-brothers-finalize-fight-plans/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-06-25T09:00:51+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/06/25/baseball/japanese-baseball/tateyama-sidelined-with-stress-fracture-in-foot/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-06-25T09:01:03+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/06/25/more-sports/golf/taniguchi-off-to-strong-start-in-yomiuri-classic/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-06-25T09:06:28+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/06/25/basketball/apache-name-ex-nfler-hetherington-president/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-06-25T09:07:04+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/06/26/more-sports/golf/mika-miyazato-one-shot-off-pace/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-06-26T09:00:26+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sg20100626a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mika Miyazato watches her shot during the first round of the LPGA Championship on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2010-06-26T09:00:45+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/06/26/basketball/apache-hire-veteran-nba-coach-hill/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-06-26T09:01:11+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20100626b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Major credentials: Bob Hill, the Tokyo Apache's new coach, has piloted four NBA teams during his long career.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/06/26/baseball/japanese-baseball/lions-wakui-notches-npb-best-10th-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-06-26T09:01:29+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20100626j1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100626j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Lions hurler Hideaki Wakui pitches against the Orix Buffaloes on Friday. Seibu won 7-3.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/06/26/more-sports/golf/sonoda-climbs-to-top-of-yomiuri-classic-leaderboard/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-06-26T09:01:37+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sg20100626a2a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sg20100626a2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shunsuke Sonoda watches his shot during the second round of the Mizuno Open Yomiuri Classic on Friday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/06/26/baseball/japanese-baseball/knuckle-princess-yoshida-records-first-loss/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-06-26T09:01:49+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20100626j2a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100626j2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Special honor: Chico Outlaws pitcher Eri Yoshida gives National Baseball Hall of Fame official Brad Horn the jersey from her first game in the Golden Baseball League and the bat she used to record her first hit on May 30 during the seventh-inning stretch on Thursday in Chico, Calif.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/06/26/soccer/world-cup/okada-salutes-charges-after-triumph-over-denmark/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-06-26T09:04:32+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sw20100626a3a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sw20100626a3a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[All about the team: Japan coach Takeshi Okada, seen here speaking to Yasuhito Endo during Thursday's 3-1 win over Denmark, says the key to his side's success is its unity.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/06/26/soccer/world-cup/blue-samurai-advance-to-second-stage/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-06-26T09:04:50+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sw20100626a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sw20100626a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Joyous moment: Yasuhito Endo (center) celebrates his goal on a free kick in the first half with teammates Yoshito Okubo (left) and Keisuke Honda on Thursday night in Rustenburg, South Africa. Japan beat Denmark 3-1 in their 2010 World Cup Group E match and advanced to the second round.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/06/27/baseball/japanese-baseball/darvish-fighters-climb-out-of-cellar/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-06-27T09:01:09+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/06/27/baseball/japanese-baseball/abe-powers-giants-past-lowly-baystars/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-06-27T09:01:35+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20100627j1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100627j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[On fire: The Giants' Shinnosuke Abe watches the ball fly into the stands in the sixth inning at Tokyo Dome on Saturday. The left-handed hitter had two homers against the BayStars.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/06/27/basketball/hepp-named-heatdevils-new-coach/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-06-27T09:02:34+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/06/28/more-sports/nakayama-festa-shocks-favorite/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-06-28T09:00:13+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/06/28/baseball/japanese-baseball/keppel-tanaka-lead-fighters-past-marines/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-06-28T09:01:36+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20100628j1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100628j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hit parade: Kensuke Tanaka hits a run-scoring double during the Fighters' 10-3 win over the Marines on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/06/28/more-sports/golf/rookie-sonoda-wins-mizuno-open/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-06-28T09:04:32+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/06/29/more-sports/japan-organizes-rugby-friendlies/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-06-29T09:00:20+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/06/29/baseball/japanese-baseball/waseda-pitcher-saito-to-lead-student-charge/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-06-29T09:00:53+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/06/29/baseball/japanese-baseball/carp-pitcher-maeda-tops-fan-votes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-06-29T09:01:22+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/06/29/soccer/world-cup/okada-says-continental-pride-at-stake-for-blue-samurai/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-06-29T09:03:28+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sw20100629a2a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sw20100629a2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Calm before the storm: Japan manager Takeshi Okada runs alongside, from left, Shunsuke Nakamura, Marcus Tulio Tanaka, Yoshito Okubo and Kisho Yano during training on Sunday in Pretoria. Japan faces Paraguay on Tuesday with a spot in the quaterfinals on the line.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/06/30/baseball/japanese-baseball/rami-brazell-carry-respective-ballclubs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-06-30T09:00:44+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20100630j1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100630j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Banner night: Giants slugger Alex Ramirez smacks three home runs against the Carp on Tuesday in Hiroshima, while the Tigers' Craig Brazell (below) bashes three homers against the Dragons.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/06/30/more-sports/volleyball-player-oyama-retires/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-06-30T09:00:44+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/06/30/figure-skating/japans-four-world-champions-set-for-nhk-trophy/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-06-30T09:01:19+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20100630ita.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20100630ita.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[National treasure: World champion Mao Asada has finalized her programs for the upcoming season. She will skate in the season-opening NHK Trophy in Nagoya in October.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/06/30/baseball/recalling-happier-days-between-baseball-and-sumo/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-06-30T09:01:24+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/06/30/soccer/world-cup/japan-crashes-out-of-world-cup-after-shootout-defeat-to-paraguay/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-06-30T09:05:15+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sw20100630a4a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sw20100630a4a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Close call: Paraguay team members celebrate their fifth successful penalty kick against Japan, which knocked Samurai Blue out of the World Cup.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/01/more-sports/golf/ueda-in-womens-british-open/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-07-01T09:00:55+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/01/basketball/takeuchi-sets-sights-on-nba/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-07-01T09:01:27+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/01/baseball/japanese-baseball/marines-cruise-past-hawks-to-snap-skid/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-07-01T09:01:42+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20100701j1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100701j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fighting spirit: Fighters hurler Tomoya Yagi delivers a pitch against the Lions during their game on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/01/soccer/world-cup/japan-beaten-but-unbowed/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-07-01T09:03:00+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sw20100701a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sw20100701a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Locking horns: Japan's Yuto Nagatomo eyes the ball while Paraguay's Roque Santa Cruz moves in behind him during their World Cup second-round match in Pretoria on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/01/soccer/world-cup/japan-loses-to-paraguay-on-penalties/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-07-01T09:03:20+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sw20100701a5a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sw20100701a5a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Feeling blue: Yuichi Komano (left) and Daisuke Matsui try to come to terms with Japan's 5-3 penalty shootout loss to Paraguay in Pretoria on Tuesday. The South Americans progressed to the World Cup quarterfinals after Komano missed his spot kick.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/02/soccer/capello-must-change-if-he-remains-england-coach/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-07-02T09:01:04+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/02/baseball/japanese-baseball/darvishs-peers-vote-for-him-to-play-in-all-star-series/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-07-02T09:01:05+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20100702j2a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100702j2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yu Darvish]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/02/baseball/japanese-baseball/johjima-supplies-big-blast-in-tigers-triumph/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-07-02T09:01:09+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20100702j1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100702j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Complete job: Marines starter Shunsuke Watanabe pitches against the Hawks at Chiba Marine Stadium on Thursday. The submarine pitcher went the distance in the team's 7-2 win.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/02/more-sports/nishioka-set-for-title-defense/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-07-02T09:01:10+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/02/basketball/blackwell-to-become-new-coach-of-evessa/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-07-02T09:01:37+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sk20100702n1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20100702n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Big step up: Osaka forward Ryan Blackwell will become the new head coach of the Evessa, according to multiple bj-league sources.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/02/more-sports/golf/choi-sets-early-pace-in-toshin-tournament/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-07-02T09:02:22+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/02/more-sports/football/matsubayashis-late-score-lifts-frontiers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-07-02T09:05:25+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sf20100702a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sf20100702a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Going deep: Obic Seagulls quarterback Shun Sugawara throws a pass during the final of the X League Pearl Bowl against the Fujitsu Frontiers at Tokyo Dome on Thursday. Fujitsu won 15-13.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/03/baseball/japanese-baseball/brazells-long-homer-propels-pesky-tigers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-07-03T09:01:25+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20100703j1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100703j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Series-opening win: Tigers catcher Kenji Johjima congratulates closer Kyuji Fujikawa after the team's 10-8 victory over the Giants on Friday at Tokyo Dome.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/03/baseball/japanese-baseball/murton-making-major-contributions-for-tigers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-07-03T09:01:50+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20100703j2a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100703j2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Skilled batsman: Tigers outfielder Matt Murton is on pace to break Ichiro Suzuki's single-season NPB hit record.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/03/soccer/world-cup/jfa-seeks-replacement-for-okada/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-07-03T09:02:59+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/03/basketball/blackwell-handed-reins-in-osaka/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-07-03T09:03:11+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/03/soccer/world-cup/wakayama-to-honor-komano/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-07-03T09:04:43+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/03/more-sports/golf/ayada-two-others-tied-nichi-iko-womens-open-lead/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-07-03T09:05:29+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/04/baseball/japanese-baseball/sadaharu-oh-museum-opens/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-07-04T09:00:23+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/04/baseball/japanese-baseball/timely-hits-carry-tigers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-07-04T09:00:40+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20100704j1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100704j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Focusing on the ball: The Tigers' Naoto Tsuru makes a squeeze bunt against Giants reliever Kiyoshi Toyoda in the sixth inning on Saturday at Tokyo Dome. Hanshin won 8-2.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/04/more-sports/golf/amanuma-cards-6-under-66-grabs-share-of-lead/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-07-04T09:00:43+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/04/more-sports/gymnastics/japan-men-defend-gymnastics-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-07-04T09:01:16+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/04/baseball/remembering-baseball-ambassador-cappy-harada/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-07-04T09:01:34+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20100704wga.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100704wga.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Man of influence: Tsuneo "Cappy" Harada, seen here riding with Joe DiMaggio on a visit to Tokyo in 1950, was a significant figure in the development of U.S.-Japan baseball relations following World War II. He died at the age of 88 last month in California.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/04/more-sports/racehorse-oguri-cap-dead-at-25/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-07-04T09:01:41+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20100704a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20100704a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Legendary horse: Oguri Cap, ridden by star jockey Yutaka Take in December 1990 in the Arima Kinen, died on Saturday. He was 25.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/04/basketball/k-takeuchi-joins-top-trainer/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-07-04T09:02:39+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/04/basketball/hills-son-joins-tokyo-apache-staff/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-07-04T09:04:29+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/05/baseball/japanese-baseball/takahashi-homers-twice-as-giants-rout-tigers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-07-05T09:00:13+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20100705j1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100705j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Giant contribution: Yomiuri's Yoshinobu Takahashi hits a two-run homer against Hanshin on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/05/more-sports/golf/ikeda-takes-inaugural-toshin-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-07-05T09:00:14+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/05/more-sports/gymnastics/uchimura-dominates-at-japan-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-07-05T09:00:51+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/05/more-sports/judo/judoka-yamagishi-nishida-triumph/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-07-05T09:01:03+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/05/more-sports/golf/shin-wins-nichi-iko-womens-open/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-07-05T09:04:07+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/06/sumo/hakuho-tries-to-focus-attention-back-to-ring/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-07-06T09:03:25+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ss20100706a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[ss20100706a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hakuho]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/06/soccer/world-cup/maradona-proves-to-be-neither-genius-nor-clown-during-world-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-07-06T09:04:31+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sw20100706a4a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sw20100706a4a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[End of the road?: Diego Maradona consoles Gabriel Heinze after Saturday's 4-0 loss to Germany. It is uncertain whether Maradona will remain Argentina's manager.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/07/baseball/japanese-baseball/kisanuki-tanaka-earn-honors/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-07-07T09:01:11+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/07/baseball/japanese-baseball/sugiuchi-fans-nine-as-hawks-demolish-fighters-12-0/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-07-07T09:01:29+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20100707j1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100707j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Strong effort: Softbank starter Toshiya Sugiuchi shut out Hokkaido Nippon Ham with a seven-hitter as the Hawks beat the Fighters 12-0 on Tuesday night at Tokyo Dome.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/07/sumo/nagoya-basho-2010-a-tournament-that-will-live-in-infamy/</loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/08/baseball/japanese-baseball/carp-ace-maeda-beats-giants-for-11th-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-07-08T09:00:16+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2010-07-09T09:01:01+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100709j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Home run smile: Hokkaido Nippon Ham's Yoshio Itoi returns to the dugout after cracking a two-run blast in the first inning against Softbank on Thursday night at Tokyo Dome.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/10/baseball/japanese-baseball/winning-confidence-return-to-fighters/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-07-10T09:01:23+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100710j2a.jpg]]></image:title>
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		<lastmod>2010-07-10T09:01:36+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100710j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Getting the job done: Dragons slugger Masahiko Morino lashes a run-scoring single to right in the first inning against the Giants on Friday at Nagoya Dome. Chunichi defeated Yomiuri 6-3.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2010-07-10T09:04:26+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2010-07-10T09:06:42+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sg20100710a2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ai Miyazato watches her shot during the first round of the U.S. Women's Open on Thursday in Oakmont, Penn.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2010-07-11T09:01:08+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100711j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Pivotal play: Shinya Tsuruoka slaps a two-run single in the second inning against the Buffaloes on Saturday at Sapporo Dome. Hokkaido Nippon Ham defeated Orix 5-2.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/11/baseball/hanshins-brazell-reminding-many-of-legendary-bass/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-07-11T09:01:23+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2010-07-11T09:03:05+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2010-07-12T09:00:16+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100712j2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Feel the burn: Yomiuri pitcher Wirfin Obispo reacts as Chunichi's Masahiro Araki rounds the bases following his fourth-inning home run on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/12/baseball/japanese-baseball/healthy-tamura-makes-steady-start-for-hawks/</loc>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100712j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Flying high: Hitoshi Tamura has gotten off to a fast start for the Hawks this year.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[ss20100712b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Camera shy: Tochiozan (right) pushes Harumafuji over the straw bales on the opening day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[ss20100713b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Locked up: Hakuba feels the strain as Kotooshu moves in for victory at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2010-07-14T09:00:32+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/14/baseball/japanese-baseball/npb-mlb-world-series-group-set/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-07-14T09:01:47+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/14/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-notches-35th-straight-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-07-14T09:04:12+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/15/more-sports/koshikawa-to-stay-with-padova/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-07-15T09:00:39+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/15/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-unstoppable-on-bashos-fourth-day/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-07-15T09:03:31+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Overpowered: Yokozuna Hakuho forces out Aran at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/16/baseball/japanese-baseball/slugger-ortiz-finding-his-stride-with-hawks/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-07-16T09:01:32+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100716j2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Steady production: Hawks veteran Jose Ortiz, who leads the Pacific League with 20 home runs, believes regular playing time is a key to his success.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/16/basketball/hannaryz-mum-on-abdul-raufs-future/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-07-16T09:02:15+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/16/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-rolls-on/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-07-16T09:05:08+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/17/baseball/japanese-baseball/lions-injury-crisis-allows-cubs-to-bare-teeth/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-07-17T09:00:26+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[That winning feeling: Lions pitcher Masamitsu Hirano (left) and manager Hisanobu Watanabe share a light-hearted moment after the team's 7-0 victory over the Fighters on Thursday at Seibu Dome.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/17/more-sports/ice-hockey/goalie-fukufuji-hopes-overseas-experience-helps-icebucks/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-07-17T09:00:29+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/17/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-trio-still-unbeaten/</loc>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kakuryu throws down Mokonami on Friday, the sixth day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Part of the furniture: Jose Fernandez is back for a second stint with the Saitama Seibu Lions, the latest stop in his eight seasons in Japanese baseball.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yomiuri Giants shortstop Hayato Sakamoto connects for a two-run double in the eighth inning of Friday's game against the BayStars at Yokohama Stadium.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Show of strength: Ozeki Kotooshu forces Kisenosato out of the ring during the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sunday best: Tohoku Rakuten starter Satoshi Nagai throws a pitch against the Fighters on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Another one bites the dust: Hakuho eases Kakuryu out of the ring on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Young gun: Rookie Hisayoshi Chono takes the plaudits after going 3-for-4 with a homer and five RBIs on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Over the fence: Yakult Swallows outfielder Yasushi Iihara hits a solo home run off Yomiuri starter Shun Tono in the seventh inning on Tuesday night at Tokyo Dome.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/21/sumo/basho-reports/hakuhos-streak-hits-42/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-07-21T09:03:20+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/22/sumo/basho-reports/dominating-hakuho-marching-toward-title/</loc>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/23/sumo/basho-reports/hakuhos-streak-at-44-and-counting/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-07-23T09:03:27+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[ss20100723b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/23/basketball/players-spread-gospel-in-summertime/</loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/24/baseball/japanese-baseball/reliever-chulk-joins-carp/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-07-24T09:00:50+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2010-07-24T09:01:04+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100724j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Potent production: Giants star Shinnosuke Abe hits a run-scoring single to center in the second inning, giving the Central League a lead it would not relinquish in Friday's All-Star Series Game 1 at Yahoo Dome. The CL won 4-1.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/24/sumo/basho-reports/unbeaten-hakuho-in-position-to-nab-15th-career-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-07-24T09:03:38+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[ss20100724b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Powerful shove: Yokozuna Hakuho (right) downs ozeki Kotooshu on the 13th day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Friday. With the win, the Mongolian tied former yokozuna great Taiho's 45-bout winning streak.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/24/more-sports/golf/hiratsuka-fires-66-in-second-round/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-07-24T09:05:07+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/25/baseball/death-of-the-boss-huge-news-in-u-s-not-in-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-07-25T09:00:47+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2010-07-25T09:00:54+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20100725t1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shota Iizuka]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/25/soccer/new-france-coach-wields-ax/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-07-25T09:01:40+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sc20100725a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Punitive measures: New France coach Laurent Blanc will not choose any of his country's 23-man World Cup squad for his first game in charge.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/25/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-secures-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-07-25T09:03:45+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[ss20100725b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Chasing history: Yokozuna Hakuho has won 46 straight matches heading into the final day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament. The all-time record is 69 consecutive wins, set by Futabayama.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/25/more-sports/golf/hiratsuka-holds-one-stroke-edge/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-07-25T09:05:00+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/25/basketball/lebanon-mens-hoop-squad-defeats-japan-in-overtime/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-07-25T09:07:27+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/26/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-sets-record/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-07-26T09:04:13+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ss20100726b1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[ss20100726b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Perfect, perfect, perfect: Hakuho gets the better of Baruto on the final day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/26/basketball/japan-beats-lebanon-to-tie-series/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-07-26T09:05:20+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/27/baseball/nakajima-wada-stand-out-in-pl/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-07-27T09:00:25+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20100727jca.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Clean bill of health: Hawks starter Tsuyoshi Wada has shrugged off injury concerns during a solid first half.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/28/more-sports/nishioka-bout-slated-for-october/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-07-28T09:00:18+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/28/sumo/nagoyas-mixed-bag-of-high-fliers-and-ranking-issues-yet-to-come/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-07-28T09:00:42+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2010-07-28T09:01:27+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100728j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Trademark swing: Eagles veteran Takeshi Yamasaki hits a game-tying RBI single in the third inning against the Hawks at Fujisakidai Stadium on Tuesday. Fukuoka Softbank beat Tohoku Rakuten 4-3.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/28/soccer/world-cup/hara-helps-jfa-coaching-search/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-07-28T09:05:15+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/29/more-sports/date-set-for-kameda-sakata-fight/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-07-29T09:00:47+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/29/baseball/japanese-baseball/tanoue-shot-leads-hawks-past-eagles/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-07-29T09:00:49+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100729j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Home sweet home: Orix's Makoto Moriyama slides home safely on an RBI single by Takahiro Okada during their game against the Fighters on Wednesday at Skymark Stadium in Kobe. Orix won 5-1.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/29/soccer/world-cup/jfa-to-decide-on-coach-in-august/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-07-29T09:03:09+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/30/baseball/japanese-baseball/nagai-led-eagles-end-hawks-winning-streak/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-07-30T09:00:18+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100730j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Up in the air: Giants catcher Shinnosuke Abe hits an inning-ending foul popup in the seventh against the Dragons on Thursday at Tokyo Dome. Chunichi beat Yomiuri 3-2.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/30/basketball/generation-gap-big-among-16-coaches/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-07-30T09:00:27+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2010-07-30T09:00:44+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2010-07-30T09:07:53+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/31/baseball/japanese-baseball/johjimas-homer-lifts-tigers-past-dragons/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-07-31T09:00:03+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20100731j1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100731j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Big hit: Tigers catcher Kenji Johjima clubs a solo home run in the fourth inning against the the Dragons on Friday at Koshien Stadium. Hanshin beat Chunichi 3-2.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2010-07-31T09:00:04+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[In the spotlight: Japan hurler Yuki Saito pitches against South Korea in the opening round of the World University Baseball Championship on Friday at Jingu Stadium. Japan won 4-0.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/07/31/basketball/apache-finalize-four-more-player-contracts/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-07-31T09:00:17+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2010-07-31T09:00:41+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2010-07-31T09:03:17+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2010-08-01T09:00:10+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2010-08-01T09:01:10+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2010-08-01T09:01:16+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[One-sided affair: Rookie pitcher Masato Nakazawa and the Tokyo Yakult Swallows suffer a 7-1 loss to the Yokohama BayStars on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2010-08-01T09:01:22+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2010-08-02T09:00:07+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20100802a2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yutaka Take]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2010-08-02T09:01:21+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100802j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fine defense: Tigers outfielder Tomoaki Kanemoto makes a leaping catch in the first inning against the Dragons on Sunday at Koshien Stadium.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/07/baseball/japanese-baseball/powerful-cubans-set-sights-on-winning-title/</loc>
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		<lastmod>2010-08-07T09:01:19+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/07/baseball/japanese-baseball/maeda-stymies-giants-to-lead-carp-to-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-08-07T09:01:22+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20100807j3a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100807j3a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Carp hurler Kenta Maeda pitches against the Yomiuri Giants on Friday at Tokyo Dome. Hiroshima  won 4-1.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/07/more-sports/swimming/terauchi-plans-to-return-to-pool/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-08-07T09:01:28+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/07/soccer/world-cup/japan-to-meet-rival-south-korea/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-08-07T09:04:27+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/08/baseball/rash-of-mlb-no-hitters-recalls-npb-gems-from-past/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-08-08T09:00:08+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/08/baseball/japanese-baseball/despaignes-heroics-carry-cuba-to-championship/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-08-08T09:00:16+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20100808u1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100808u1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Clutch blast: Cuba's Alfredo Despaigne watches his game-ending three-run home run leave the yard in the 10th inning against the United States on Saturday in the 5th World University Baseball Championship's title game at Jingu Stadium. Cuba beat the U.S. 4-3.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/08/more-sports/diver-sakai-earns-title-at-nationals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-08-08T09:00:48+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/08/baseball/japanese-baseball/yamamoto-earns-first-win-of-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-08-08T09:01:05+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20100808j1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100808j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ageless: Dragons pitcher Masahiro Yamamoto, 44, records his first victory of the season on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/08/baseball/mlb/okajima-goes-on-disabled-list/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-08-08T09:01:18+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/08/baseball/japanese-baseball/cleanup-hitter-ito-makes-solid-impact-for-team-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-08-08T09:01:29+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20100808u2a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100808u2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Big honor: Cleanup hitter Hayata Ito led Japan with three home runs during the 5th World University Baseball Championship. The Keio University junior hit a two-run homer in the third-place game against South Korea on Saturday, helping Japan earn a 9-0 victory.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/08/sumo/autumn-basho-ticket-sales-sluggish/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-08-08T09:02:27+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/09/more-sports/sakai-picks-up-two-titles-at-national-diving-championships/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-08-09T09:00:15+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20100809a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20100809a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sho Sakai holds on tight during his showing Sunday for the men's platform title in the national championships.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/09/baseball/japanese-baseball/nakajima-saves-seibu-in-eighth-inning-putting-lions-in-1st-place/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-08-09T09:01:20+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20100809j1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100809j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[With a tiebreaking RBI double, Hiroyuki Nakajima helps the Seibu Lions come from behind and beat the Softbank Hawks 7-4, putting his team into first place of the Pacific League.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/09/more-sports/u-s-wins-3-team-softball-meet/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-08-09T09:01:36+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/10/baseball/japanese-baseball/kroon-slated-to-rejoin-giants/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-08-10T09:00:00+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/10/basketball/rera-kamuy-sign-ayer-maraker/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-08-10T09:07:35+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/11/baseball/japanese-baseball/lions-hefty-sluggers-overwhelm-eagles/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-08-11T09:00:11+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20100811j1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100811j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Making it happen: Buffaloes slugger Aarom Baldiris hits a solo homer in the second inning against the Hawks on Tuesday. Orix defeated Fukuoka Softbank 5-4.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/11/more-sports/golf/miyazato-still-ranked-no-3-in-world/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-08-11T09:03:29+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/11/basketball/89ers-holm-accepts-one-year-deal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-08-11T09:04:51+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/12/baseball/japanese-baseball/iihara-homers-twice-in-swallows-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-08-12T09:01:32+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/12/soccer/world-cup/jfa-still-undecided-on-manager/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-08-12T09:02:23+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/13/baseball/japanese-baseball/johjima-hauls-tigers-back-to-top/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-08-13T09:01:15+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20100813j1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100813j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sharp Carp: Hanshin's Tomoaki Kanemoto slides in vain as Hiroshima second baseman Akihiro Higashide throws to first to complete a 4-3 double play on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/14/baseball/japanese-baseball/swallows-stretch-win-streak-to-10-games/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-08-14T09:00:15+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20100814j2a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100814j2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Rough outing: Fighters ace Yu Darvish gives up five runs in 5-1 loss to the Hawks on Friday at Yahoo Dome.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/14/more-sports/japan-spikers-rally-past-germany/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-08-14T09:00:17+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/14/baseball/japanese-baseball/gonzalez-led-giants-snap-losing-streak/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-08-14T09:01:14+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20100814j1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100814j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Bashing it: The Giants' Michihiro Ogasawara belts a solo home run off BayStars starter Shigeru Kaga in the fifth inning at Tokyo Dome on Friday. Yomiuri beat Yokohama 8-6.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/14/soccer/money-not-enough-to-give-manchester-city-the-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-08-14T09:01:35+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/14/more-sports/golf/miyazato-shoots-7-under-65/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-08-14T09:02:40+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/15/more-sports/japan-spikers-prevail-over-poland/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-08-15T09:00:23+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/15/baseball/japans-great-moments-in-pro-baseball-history/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-08-15T09:00:28+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20100815wga.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100815wga.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Major omission: Shigeo Nagashima's famous farewell speech on Oct. 14, 1974, at Tokyo's Korakuen Stadium, was overlooked in a recent vote by NPB players, coaches and managers about the sport's greatest games and moments.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/15/more-sports/golf/miyazato-still-in-hunt-for-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-08-15T09:00:45+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/15/baseball/japanese-baseball/potent-sluggers-set-tone-for-triumphant-giants-against-baystars/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-08-15T09:00:53+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20100815j2a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100815j2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[On-field camaraderie: Giants veteran Yoshinobu Takahashi congratulates Alex Ramirez after the slugger's solo home run in the fourth inning against the BayStars on Saturday at Tokyo Dome. Yomiuri defeated Yokohama 5-2.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/15/baseball/japanese-baseball/enatsus-feats-resonate-years-later/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-08-15T09:01:37+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20100815j1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100815j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Incredible: Yutaka Enatsu's sayonara home run to win his own 11-inning no-hitter against the Chunichi Dragons on Aug. 30. 1973, tops Robert Whiting's list of top feats in NPB history.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/15/basketball/pavlicevic-sets-sail-in-shimane/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-08-15T09:05:06+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sk20100815i1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20100815i1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Winning formula: Former Japan national team coach Zeljko Pavlicevic (center), seen during a training session in 2006, believes confidence and positive reinforcement are key ingredients for a successful team. Pavlicevic will lead the Shimane Susanoo Magic in their inaugural season in the bj-league.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/16/more-sports/japan-spikers-maintain-momentum/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-08-16T09:00:42+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/16/more-sports/japanese-pair-win-sailing-event/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-08-16T09:00:43+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/16/baseball/japanese-baseball/lions-rack-up-eighth-straight-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-08-16T09:01:34+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20100816j1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100816j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Bay of plenty: Yokohama's Tomokazu Ohka makes a catch during Sunday's win over the Giants.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/16/more-sports/football/haynesworth-happy-with-role-in-new-defense/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-08-16T09:04:05+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sf20100816a2a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sf20100816a2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Happy camper: Redskins defensive lineman Albert Haynesworth has changed his tune and is happy with his role in the team's 3-4 defense.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/16/more-sports/golf/miyazato-collapse-hands-lee-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-08-16T09:04:26+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/17/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/olympic-curler-forms-new-team/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-08-17T09:00:57+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/17/soccer/world-cup/jfa-rules-out-return-for-okada/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-08-17T09:05:38+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/18/more-sports/japan-spikers-top-tunisia-in-world-league-qualifier/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-08-18T09:00:29+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/18/baseball/japanese-baseball/blancos-three-run-home-run-ignites-dragons/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-08-18T09:01:10+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20100818j1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100818j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[On the attack: Swallows outfielder Yasushi Iihara slugs a game-tying solo home run in the ninth inning against the Carp on Tuesday at Mazda Stadium. Hiroshima defeated Tokyo Yakult 2-1 in 10 innings.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/18/basketball/nba-veteran-swift-to-bolster-apache-frontcourt/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-08-18T09:06:13+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sk20100818n1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20100818n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Big-time experience: Center Robert Swift, who has played for the Seattle SuperSonics and Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA, agreed to terms with the Tokyo Apache on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/19/baseball/japanese-baseball/yamai-takes-no-hitter-into-ninth-dragons-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-08-19T09:00:33+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20100819j1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100819j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[A gem: Dragons starter Daisuke Yamai throws a pitch against the Yomiuri Giants during their game on Wednesday in Nagoya. Yamai took a no-hitter into the ninth inning in Chunichi's 3-1 win.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/19/more-sports/japan-in-hunt-for-world-league/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-08-19T09:01:07+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/19/baseball/konan-books-spot-in-semifinals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-08-19T09:01:51+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/19/more-sports/golf/caddy-sees-no-split-with-woods/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-08-19T09:04:52+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/20/baseball/japanese-baseball/dragons-yoshimi-blanks-struggling-giants/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-08-20T09:00:40+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sb20100820j1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100820j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Textbook swing: Eagles slugger Takeshi Yamasaki smacks a two-out homer in the third inning against the Buffaloes at Skymark Stadium on Thursday. Orix beat Tohoku Rakuten 6-5.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/20/more-sports/swimming/koga-places-second-in-100-back/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-08-20T09:00:45+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sp20100820s1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20100820s1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Solid effort: Takeshi Matsuda competes in the 200-meter butterfly final in the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships on Wednesday in Irvine, Calif. Matsuda placed third in a time of 1 minute, 54.81 seconds.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/20/baseball/tokaidai-routs-kyushu-reaches-semis/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-08-20T09:00:55+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/20/basketball/well-traveled-satterfield-joins-broncos/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-08-20T09:05:02+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/20/more-sports/golf/yamashita-cards-65-sets-pace/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-08-20T09:06:53+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/20/basketball/heatdevils-add-three-new-imports/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-08-20T09:07:31+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/21/soccer/man-uniteds-scholes-aging-like-a-fine-wine/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-08-21T09:00:20+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
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	<url>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20100821a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Still the man: Kosuke Kitajima swims to victory Thursday in the final of the 100-meter breaststroke at the Pan Pacific Championships. Kitajima won in a time of 59.35 seconds.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2010-08-21T09:00:47+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100821h1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[A dirty dozen: Tokaidai Sagami hurler Yosuke Shimabukuro fans 12 batters in the National High School Baseball Championship semifinals on Friday at Koshien Stadium. Tokaidai Sagami defeated Chiba Narita 11-7.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/21/baseball/japanese-baseball/rami-led-giants-regain-power-in-rout-of-tigers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-08-21T09:01:09+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100821j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Long wait: Giants starter Dicky Gonzalez collects his first victory since May 4 on Friday night at Tokyo Dome. Yomiuri beat the Hanshin Tigers 12-5.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2010-08-21T09:01:16+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2010-08-21T09:02:09+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2010-08-22T09:00:32+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2010-08-22T09:00:34+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/22/baseball/japanese-baseball/victorious-giants-make-tigers-pay-for-miscues/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-08-22T09:00:51+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100822j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Pivotal moment: Giants captain Shinnosuke Abe smacks a three-run home run in the seventh inning against the Tigers on Saturday at Tokyo Dome.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/22/baseball/field-of-screams-book-includes-chapter-on-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-08-22T09:00:57+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/22/baseball/konan-earns-koshien-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-08-22T09:01:06+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100822h1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[All-out effort: Konan southpaw Yosuke Shimabukuro scatters nine hits en route to a complete-game victory over Kanagawa's Tokaidai Sagami in the National High School Baseball Championship final on Saturday at Koshien Stadium. Konan, an Okinawa Prefecture school, beat Tokaidai Sagami 13-1.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/22/more-sports/golf/fukushima-remains-atop-cat-ladies-leaderboard/</loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/23/baseball/japanese-baseball/giants-sweep-tigers-tighten-race/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-08-23T09:00:25+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100823j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Don't shoot: Hanshin pitcher Randy Messenger watches as Yomiuri's Alex Ramirez hits an RBI single on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/23/more-sports/japan-spikers-lose-dutch-five-setter/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-08-23T09:00:56+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/23/basketball/rodman-takes-game-to-streets/</loc>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20100823a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Worm: Former NBA star Dennis Rodman dribbles around Tomoya Ochiai during a streetball exhibition on Thursday at Ariake Colosseum.]]></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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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2010-08-25T09:00:35+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100825j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/25/more-sports/judo/judo-coach-shinohara-challenges-team-before-world-championships/</loc>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2010-08-25T09:01:06+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/25/soccer/world-cup/hara-ill-coach-japan-for-upcoming-friendlies/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-08-25T09:03:46+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/26/baseball/japanese-baseball/chono-making-most-of-starting-chance-with-giants/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-08-26T09:00:21+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100826j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Coming of age: Hisayoshi Chono hits a single during the Giants' 6-4 win over the Dragons on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/27/baseball/japanese-baseball/ramirez-record-is-blessing-from-god/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-08-27T09:00:12+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100827j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fan favorite: Giants slugger Alex Ramirez clubs a two-run homer in the seventh inning on Thursday against the Dragons at Tokyo Dome. Yomiuri defeated Chunichi 10-4.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/27/basketball/expansion-to-20-teams-set-for-2011-12-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-08-27T09:05:21+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/27/soccer/world-cup/sekizuka-to-lead-olympic-team/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-08-27T09:05:28+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/27/more-sports/golf/oyama-set-for-comeback/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-08-27T09:07:42+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/28/more-sports/japan-spikers-top-italy-in-grand-prix/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-08-28T09:00:28+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20100828a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan players rejoice after beating Italy in five sets in the women's World Grand Prix final round on Friday.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2010-08-28T09:00:34+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100828j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fine grab: Swallows outfielder Yasushi Iihara makes a diving catch of Takahiro Arai's flyball during the seventh inning against the Tigers at Jingu Stadium on Friday. Tokyo Yakult blanked Hanshin 6-0.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/28/more-sports/golf/ishikawa-finishes-strong-in-second-round/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-08-28T09:01:00+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sg20100828a2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ryo Ishikawa watches his shot during the second round of the Vana H Cup KBC Augusta on Friday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/28/soccer/transfer-hopefuls-refusing-to-play-disgraceful/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-08-28T09:01:02+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2010-08-28T09:02:59+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[st20100828a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kei Nishikori returns a shot to Paul Capdeville during a men's U.S. Open qualifier on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/29/baseball/japanese-baseball/omatsu-imae-power-marines-past-hawks/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-08-29T09:00:32+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100829j2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Key moment: Dragons slugger Kazuhiro Wada smacks a three-run homer in the third inning against the BayStars on Saturday at Yokohama Stadium. Chunichi beat Yokohama 5-3.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/29/more-sports/japan-spikers-drop-to-2-2-in-womens-world-grand-prix/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-08-29T09:00:50+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2010-08-29T09:01:04+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Alex Ramirez]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/29/baseball/japanese-baseball/hawks-pitcher-saito-start-contract-talks-source/</loc>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Takumi Ishizaki]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/29/more-sports/golf/on-target-kamii-pulls-ahead-entering-vana-h-cups-final-round/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-08-29T09:07:41+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2010-08-30T09:00:26+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2010-08-30T09:00:32+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2010-08-30T09:00:57+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2010-08-30T09:01:09+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/30/more-sports/golf/kizawa-gets-maiden-title-aged-40/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-08-30T09:02:12+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2010-08-30T09:06:07+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/31/soccer/world-cup/zaccheroni-named-as-new-japan-manager/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-08-31T09:03:47+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Alberto Zeccheroni]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/08/31/sumo/hakuho-tops-east-rankings-for-autumn-basho/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-08-31T09:06:24+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Moving mountains: Hakuho tosses Baruto to the ground on the final day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/09/01/more-sports/track-field/nagoya-marathon-transformed-into-large-scale-race/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-09-01T09:00:13+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/09/01/baseball/japanese-baseball/houlton-four-relievers-blank-fading-fighters/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-09-01T09:00:38+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100901j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hit parade: Tigers star Takahiro Arai, who slugged his 17th home run in the sixth inning, and his Hanshin teammates pounded BayStars pitching, getting 22 hits in a 13-1 rout on Tuesday at Koshien Stadium.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Man with a plan: New Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni listens to a question at a news conference on Tuesday in Tokyo.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[The original Wakanohana, shown in a 1958 file photo during a ceremony commemorating his becoming the 45th yokozuna, died Wednesday of kidney cancer. Wakanohana, a former JSA chairman whose real name was Katsuji Hanada, was 82. Story: Page 18]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2010-09-02T09:05:20+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2010-09-03T09:00:26+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Koji Murofushi]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2010-09-03T09:01:29+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Veteran poise: Lions right-hander Fumiya Nishiguchi tosses six scoreless innings on Thursday at Seibu Dome. Seibu defeated Orix 3-0.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/09/03/soccer/world-cup/zaccheroni-issues-challenge-to-blue-samurai/</loc>
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		<lastmod>2010-09-03T09:06:43+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20100903n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[New era begins: Cohey Aoki (right) and the Tokyo Apache open training camp in Dallas on Friday. The team will train in Texas for a week before returning to Japan.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/09/03/more-sports/golf/ishikawa-off-to-solid-start-in-fujisankei-classic/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-09-03T09:08:05+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2010-09-04T09:00:04+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100904j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[In the groove: The Swallows' Shingo Kawabata slaps a run-scoring single in the fourth inning against the BayStars at Yokohama Stadium. Tokyo Yakult defeated Yokohama 3-2.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/09/04/more-sports/olympic-hero-ueno-returns-to-softball-squad/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-09-04T09:00:14+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2010-09-04T09:00:38+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2010-09-04T09:00:53+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100904g1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Good experience: Despite an 0-4 record this season with the Chico Outlaws, Eri Yoshida gained confidence in herself as a pitcher and she's eager to make adjustments to her game for the future.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/09/04/more-sports/judo/inoue-joins-japans-coaching-staff-for-world-judo-championships/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-09-04T09:01:03+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2010-09-04T09:01:04+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/09/05/baseball/japanese-baseball/dragons-yamamoto-turns-back-the-clock/</loc>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Crafty veteran: Dragons southpaw Masahiro Yamamoto, 45, tosses a six-hit shutout against the Giants on Saturday at Nagoya Dome, becoming the older pitcher in Nippon Professional Baseball to accomplish the feat.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/09/05/baseball/scully-set-to-carry-on-for-62nd-season-with-dodgers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-09-05T09:01:38+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/09/05/more-sports/golf/leader-ishikawa-continues-strong-play-on-back-nine/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-09-05T09:04:01+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/09/06/more-sports/golf/ishikawa-gets-better-of-ex-teammate-sonoda/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-09-06T09:00:21+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[School ties: Ryo Ishikawa (left) shakes hands with Shunsuke Sonoda on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/09/06/baseball/japanese-baseball/wada-nakata-take-care-of-giants/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-09-06T09:00:58+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dragon's lair: Chunichi's Tony Blanco (left) congratulates Kazuhiro Wada on his two-run homer on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/09/06/more-sports/golf/iijima-edges-uehara-at-golf-5-ladies/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-09-06T09:05:26+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2010-09-07T09:00:43+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2010-09-07T09:00:59+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/09/08/more-sports/japan-off-to-mediocre-start-at-wrestling-worlds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-09-08T09:00:27+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2010-09-08T09:00:36+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/09/08/baseball/japanese-baseball/veteran-reliever-fukumori-set-to-retire-after-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-09-08T09:00:38+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2010-09-08T09:00:56+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sp20100908ita.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nothing lasts forever: Olympic champion Kim Yu Na and Brian Orser, seen here after the short program at the Vancouver Games, have endured an acrimonious split.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/09/08/more-sports/synchronized-swim-coach-imura-begins-second-stint-with-china/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-09-08T09:01:00+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2010/09/08/baseball/japanese-baseball/standridge-fujikawa-shut-down-rival-dragons/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-09-08T09:01:31+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sb20100908j1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Bat control: The Tigers' Kenji Johjima hits a bunt single in the fourth inning against the Dragons on Tuesday in Kobe. Hanshin beat Chunichi 1-0.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2010-09-08T09:01:45+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tuning up: Tokyo Apache coach Bob Hill (front right) watches his charges practice at training camp in Dallas on Monday. The Apache will return to Japan on Sept. 11.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2010-09-09T09:00:48+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2010-09-10T09:00:39+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hot touch: Kenta Maeda threw a complete game against the Swallows on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
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