Saeki’s leg, stout defense propel Panasonic Impulse to gritty Rice Bowl repeat over Obic Seagulls

In a brutal defensive battle at the Tokyo Dome, the defending champion Panasonic Impulse dethroned the previously undefeated Obic Seagulls 9-7 to win the 79th Rice Bowl, claiming their second consecutive national title in a game where points...