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Sep 21, 2023; Oakland, California, USA; A general view of baseballs in a bin before the game between the Detroit Tigers and the Oakland Athletics at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-USA TODAY Sports

Reports: Japanese phenom Rintaro Sasaki to play college ball in U.S.

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Dec 20, 2021; Coral Gables, Florida, USA; A general view as a basketball goes through the hoop as the Stetson Hatters warm up prior to the game against the Miami Hurricanes at Watsco Center. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Upstart South Sudan basketball team qualifies for first Olympics

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Aug 6, 2023; Melbourne, AUS; Sweden defender Magdalena Eriksson (6) and forward Fridolina Rolfo (18) celebrate after defeating the United States in the penalty kick shootout during a Round of 16 match in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jenna Watson-USA TODAY Sports

Sweden jolts Japan, advances to semifinals at World Cup

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Aug 1, 2023; Auckland, NZL; Portugal fans before a group stage match against the United States during the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup at Eden Park. Mandatory Credit: Jenna Watson-USA TODAY Sports

Women’s World Cup roundup: Japan, Spain roll into quarterfinals

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May 31, 2023; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Thorns FC forward Adriana Leon (21) warms up before the match against Angel City FC at Providence Park. Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports

Women’s World Cup roundup: Spain, Japan reach knockout stage

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Oct 7, 2022; London, ENG; England midfielder Georgia Stanway (8) under pressure from United states midfielder Lindsey Horan (10) in the match between United States and England at Wembley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter van den Berg-USA TODAY Sports

Women’s World Cup roundup: Denmark, England eke out wins

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Yokohama starter Trevor Bauer (file photo) won his first game in 22 months on Wednesday and has achieved celebrity status in Japan. (Columbus Dispatch photo by Fred Squillante) Clippers 8 2 Fs 03

Trevor Bauer wins first game in 22 months in Yokohama debut

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Jun 23, 2021; San Diego, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Trevor Bauer (27) throws a pitch against the San Diego Padres during the first inning at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

Trevor Bauer makes first appearance in Japan

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Mar 21, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; A general view of LoanDepot park prior to the finals game between Japan and the USA at LoanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-USA TODAY Sports

Japan edges USA to claim 3rd WBC title

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Baseball: World Baseball Classic - Championship-Japan vs USA

Highlights: Shohei Ohtani leads Japan to dramatic WBC win over United States

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