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Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Baseball: Orix hires former Reds star as scouting advisor

OSAKA, Feb. 9 KYODO

The Orix Buffaloes said Tuesday that former Cincinnati Reds outfielder George Foster will play an advisory role in scouting activities as the so-called ''cross-checker.''

Tennis: Date Krumm to play in Toray Pan Pacific Open

TOKYO, Feb. 9 KYODO

Kimiko Date Krumm has committed to playing in the Toray Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo on Sept. 26-Oct. 2, tournament organizers said Tuesday.

Ishikawa practices for Pebble Beach golf

Feb. 09 PEBBLE BEACH, United States

Japanese golfer Ryo Ishikawa hits a shot during a practice round at Pebble Beach Golf Links in California, United States, on Feb. 8, 2010. Ishikawa will play in the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am which starts Feb. 11. (Kyodo)

Headlines

Feb.09	23:36	Man tells police he was assaulted by Asashoryu in car
Feb.09	21:46	Baseball: Orix hires former Reds star as scouting advisor
Feb.09	21:30	Olympics: JOC seeking partnership deals with other Olympic committees
Feb.09	17:51	Olympics: Nagashima 3rd in speed skating time trial
Feb.09	17:49	Police question victim of alleged assault by Asashoryu
Feb.09	17:36	Tennis: Date Krumm to play in Toray Pan Pacific Open
Feb.09	16:44	Golf: Miyazato, Shin to feature at JLPGA season opener
Feb.09	15:39	Police question victim of alleged assault by Asashoryu
Feb.09	11:55	Sports schedule for Wednesday, Feb. 10
Feb.08	22:48	Baseball: Iwakuma to start season opener for Rakuten
Feb.08	20:58	Sumo: Tickets go on sale for spring meet in wake of 'Asashoryu shock'
Feb.08	19:55	'Steed' recycled bags prove hit at online market
Feb.08	17:08	Olympics: Japan targets 10 Vancouver Olympic medals
Feb.08	16:14	Olympics: Uemura staying calm before 4th attempt at medal
Feb.08	13:20	Judo: Ono, Ogata win at Grand Slam meet
Feb.08	12:07	Golf: Imada 15th, Ishikawa 32nd at Northern Trust Open
Feb.08	12:03	Sports schedule for Tuesday, Feb. 9
Feb.07	21:34	Boxing: Kameda defeats Denkaosen to claim WBA flyweight title
Feb.07	20:52	Sumo: JSA to discuss retirement pay for Asashoryu
Feb.07	20:14	Sumo: Goeido stuns Hakuho en route to victory at one-day tourney
Feb.07	16:58	Half marathon: Gitau claims first Marugame title
Feb.07	16:23	Marathon: Results from Beppu-Oita Mainichi Marathon
Feb.07	16:22	Marathon: Kenya's Kipkorir wins Beppu-Oita race
Feb.07	15:19	Golf: Ishikawa just outside top 10 at Northern Trust Open
Feb.07	14:23	Judo: Japanese women take gold in 3 categories at Paris Grand Slam
Feb.07	14:21	Soccer: Matsui at the double as Grenoble thrash Auxerre
Feb.07	13:18	Golf: Ishikawa just outside top 10 at Northern Trust Open
Feb.07	10:23	Sports schedule for Monday, Feb. 8
Feb.06	22:30	Soccer: Narazaki spares Japan's blushes in East Asian opener
Feb.06	21:50	Soccer: Narazaki spares Japan's blushes in East Asian opener
Feb.06	19:43	Tennis: Japan beats Taiwan to earn Fed Cup playoff spot
Feb.06	18:36	Soccer: Japan beat China in East Asian women's opener
Feb.06	18:03	Sports schedule for Sunday, Feb. 7 and Monday, Feb. 8
Feb.06	15:23	Tennis: Japan to play Taiwan for Fed Cup playoff spot
Feb.06	14:10	Golf: Ishikawa gains further ground at Northern Trust Open
Feb.05	23:34	Asashoryu's departure won't affect bilateral ties: Mongolia gov't
Feb.05	20:15	Sumo: Mongolian newspapers blast Japanese sumo over Asa's retirement
Feb.05	19:11	Baseball: Orix outfielder dies in apparent death-leap
Feb.05	18:01	Athletics: Ekiden star Kashiwabara set for cross country race
Feb.05	17:43	Sumo: Varying opinions over Asashoryu's retirement: Takanohana