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Japan: Elecom Kobe Finies lock in defensive star Colby Campbell for 2026 campaign
The Elecom Kobe Finies have secured a major piece of their defense for the 2026 XLeague season, re-signing versatile linebacker Colby Campbell following a standout 2025 campaign where...
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Defense Delivers: Obic edges Elecom Kobe 10-7 in gritty XLeague quarterfinal battle
In a defensive struggle defined by key turnovers, the Obic Seagulls advanced to the XLeague semifinals with a hard-fought 10-7 victory over the Elecom Kobe Finies. Elecom strikes...
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Clash of Titans: Undefeated Obic meets gritty Elecom Kobe in Japanese XLeague quarterfinal rematch
The undefeated, second-seeded Obic Seagulls (6-0) are set to face a familiar and gritty opponent in the seventh-seeded Elecom Kobe Finies (2-3-1), who clawed their way into the final...
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Japan: Undefeated Panasonic and Obic the favorites as XLeague playoffs kick off
The XLeague playoffs are set, with the Panasonic Impulse (6-0), Obic Seagulls (6-0), and six other contenders ready to battle for a shot at the Rice Bowl. This postseason promises...
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Japan: Elecom Kobe Finies secure playoff spot with 27-20 win over All Mitsubishi Lions
In a crucial matchup at Ebina Sports Park, the Elecom Kobe Finies (2-3-1) edged the All Mitsubishi Lions (1-5) 27-20, clinching a spot in the Rice Bowl Tournament...
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Japan: Obic Seagulls fend off Elecom Kobe Finies in thrilling XLeague matchup
In an exciting clash at MK Taxi Field Expo, the Obic Seagulls (5-0) held off a late-game surge from the Elecom Kobe Finies (1-3-1) to secure a 34-25 victory. This...
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Japan: Elecom Kobe Finies and Nojima Sagamihara Rise battle to a tie
In a thrilling matchup, the Elecom Kobe Finies and the Nojima Sagamihara Rise ended their game in a 24-24 tie, halting Nojima’s winning streak at three games. Both teams...
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Japan: Nojima Sagamihara Rise face Elecom Kobe Finies in exciting clash
This Monday, October 13, the Nojima Sagamihara Rise (3-0) will take on the Elecom Kobe Finies (1-2) at MK Taxi Field Expo Access in an X-League matchup kicking...
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Top 5 QBs dominating Japan’s XLeague
The Japanese XLeague features exceptional quarterback talent leading their teams through the early 2025 season, with Pierce Holley of the undefeated Obic Seagulls establishing himself as the league’s most efficient...
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Japan: Panasonic Impulse remain undefeated with statement win over Elecom Kobe
The defending champion Panasonic Impulse maintained their perfect start to the XLeague season with a decisive 44-23 victory over the Elecom Kobe Finies at MK Taxi Field Expo this past weekend. The...
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Japan: Elecom Kobe Finies rally past Fukuoka Suns for first X League victory
The Elecom Kobe Finies (1-1) overcame a second-half deficit to defeat the Fukuoka Suns (0-2) 47-27 at the Kurume Sports Center, unleashing a 31-point second-half outburst to secure...
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Japan: Fujitsu Frontiers, Panasonic Impulse dominate in semifinals, advance to Rice Bowl for 2nd straight year
By Aidan Wohl Japan’s X-League semifinals offered one expected result and another surprise. The Fujitsu Frontiers remained unbeaten in 2022 after thrashing the Elecom Kobe...
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Japan: Fujitsu Frontiers looking for 14th title game appearance when they face Elecom Kobe Finies
By Aidan Wohl The Fujitsu Frontiers have been the powerhouse of Japan’s X-League for the past decade and today are looking to continue that trend...
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Japan: X-League semifinals set to kick off
By Aidan Wohl Four teams remain in this Japan’s X-League playoffs after a thrilling quarterfinal that saw upsets and teams proving their worth when the...
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Japan: Three of four favorites advance to XLeague semifinals
By Aidan Wohl The XLeague quarterfinals saw both expected blowouts and stunning thrillers this last weekend as three of the top four seeds advanced. The...
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Japan: XLeague playoffs set to kick off
By Aidan Wohl The regular season of the XLeague has concluded, commencing the race for the American Football Japan Championship Prudential Life Cup 76th annual...
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Japan’s XLeague rolls into 4th round
By Aidan Wohl Round four of Japan’s XLeague is here. The undefeated Fujitsu Frontiers lead the Group A division while the Panasonic Impulse and IBM...
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AFI’s All Pandemic Team – The Full Squad
In case anyone missed it, throughout December we presented our picks at each position for the AFI All-Pandemic Team. Since late July, leagues in Finland,...
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AFI’s All-Pandemic Team: DL – Cardell Rawlings, Elecom Kobe Finies
The AFI All Pandemic Team is down to the last few selections and it has been getting harder and harder to make our final decisions,...
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AFI All-Pandemic Team: WR – Alfonso Onunwor, Elecom Kobe Finies
The AFI All-Pandemic Team panel of judges had plenty of receivers to watch during the pandemic seasons this past fall but one name kept cropping...
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Fujitsu Frontiers lock up 8th straight X Bowl berth with win over the Elecom Kobie Finies
Nothing in football comes easy. You’ll just have to forgive the Fujitsu Frontiers for making it look that way. The reigning Japanese champions ensured a...
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LIVESTREAM Japan: Fujitsu Frontiers v. Elecom Kobe Finies, Nov. 22 14:00 (06:00 CET, 12 midnight ET)
Japan’s XLeague regular season winds up this weekend with one game down and two to go. The Fujitsu Frontiers take on the Elecom Kobe Finies...
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All roads lead to X Bowl as final round in Japan’s XLeague winds up
Japan’s X League heads into its third and final regular season round this weekend with berths in the X Bowl up for grabs. The Obic...
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Japan: Nojima Sagamihara Rise earn big win, edge Elecom Kobe Finies
The Nojima Sagamihara Rise bounced back from a disappointing first round loss in Japan’s XLeague Sunday by beating the Elecom Kobe Finies 17-14 to stay...
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LIVESTREAM Japan: Nojima Sagamihara Rise v. Elecom Kobe Finies, Nov. 8, 13:00 (05:00 CET, 23:00 Nov. 7 ET)
The Japanese X-League, the top American football league in Asia, heads into its second round of play this weekend as the 0-1 Nojima Sagamihara Rise face the 1-0 Elecom Kobe Finies...
