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Japan: All Mitsubishi Lions overwhelm SEKISUI Challengers with 48-21 win
The All Mitsubishi Lions (2-2) erupted for 20 second-quarter points and forced three interceptions after halftime to roll past the SEKISUI Challengers (0-4-1) 48-21 at...
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Japan: Panasonic Impulse roll past Fujifilm Ebina Minerva 33-0 before thunder ends game early
The Panasonic Impulse (3-2) overwhelmed the Fujifilm Ebina Minerva AFC (2-2) 33-0 at MK Taxi Field Expo, scoring on offense and special teams before a...
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Fujitsu Frontiers pull away from IBM Big Blue behind explosive second half
The Fujitsu Frontiers (4-1) broke open a tight game with three unanswered touchdowns and pulled away from the IBM Big Blue (2-2) for a 41-19...
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Unbeaten Obic Seagulls face revamped Elecom Kobe Finies offense
The Obic Seagulls (4-0) put their perfect XLeague Premier record on the line Sunday against the Elecom Kobe Finies (3-1) at MK Taxi Field Expo,...
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Panasonic Impulse face new-look Fujifilm Ebina offense in X League fall opener
The Panasonic Impulse (2-2) return from the summer break Saturday against the Fujifilm Ebina Minerva AFC (2-1) at MK Taxi Field Expo, with the defending...
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Japan’s X League Premier kicks off Fall series with five intriguing matchups
The X League Premier returns from its summer break this weekend with five games on August 29 and 30 as Japan’s top teams launch the...
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AJ Wentland embracing a new football culture with IBM Big Blue in Japan
After building one of the most decorated careers of any American defender in European football, linebacker AJ Wentland has taken on an entirely new challenge....
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Undefeated Obic Seagulls take control as X League Premier playoff race begins to take shape
The Obic Seagulls (4-0) head into the summer break as the only unbeaten team in the Japanese X League Premier after edging the Fujitsu Frontiers...
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Elecom Kobe Finies rally past OrientalBio Silver Star to remain unbeaten in X League Premier
The Elecom Kobe Finies (3-0) overcame a halftime deficit to defeat OrientalBio Silver Star (0-2) 10-3 in a rain-soaked X League Premier matchup at MK...
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Fujitsu Frontiers rally past Fujifilm Ebina Minerva AFC with dominant second half
The Fujitsu Frontiers (3-0) erased a halftime deficit by scoring 21 unanswered second-half points to defeat Fujifilm Ebina Minerva AFC (1-1) 31-14 in X League...
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Japan: Fujitsu Frontiers earn impressive shutout win over Tokyo Gas Creators
In a dominant performance, the Fujitsu Frontiers (1-0) defeated the Tokyo Gas Creators (0-1) 23-0, marking a strong start to their X-League Premier season. The Frontiers showcased their defensive prowess while...
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LIVESTREAM Japan: Fujitsu Frontiers vs Tokyo Gas Creators, May 10, 07:00 CET (7 am, 12 midnight ET)
The Fujitsu Frontiers (0-0) are set to face the Tokyo Gas Creators (0-0) in their Japanese X-League season opener on May 10 at Fujitsu Stadium Kawasaki. Both teams...
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LIVESTREAM Japan: Sekisui Challengers @ Nojima Sagamihara Rise, May 10, 06:00 CET (6 am, 11 pm May 10 ET)
The Sekisui Challengers (0-0) are set to take on the Nojima Sagamihara Rise (0-0) in their season opener at MK Taxi Field Expo. Both teams are coming off strong...
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Japan: Obic Seagulls edge Panasonic Impulse in X-League Premier nail-biter
In a thrilling opener for the X-League Premier, the Obic Seagulls (1-0) narrowly defeated the Panasonic Impulse (0-1) 21-20. This matchup was a rematch of last season’s Rice Bowl which...
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Japan: Fujifilm Ebina takes revenge on IBM Big Blue in thrilling matchup
In a tightly contested game, the Fujifilm Ebina Minerva AFC (1-0) edged the IBM Big Blue (0-1) 14-7 at the Tokyo Dome on the opening weekend of action...
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LIVESTREAM Japan: IBM Big Blue vs Fuji Film Ebina Minerva, May 3, 09:00 CET (9 am, 3 am ET)
This Sunday marks the opening weekend of play in Japan’s X-League, as the IBM Big Blue take on the Fujifilm Ebina Minerva AFC at the Tokyo Dome. Last season, IBM finished with...
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Japan: X-League Premier launches with new year-round format and expanded playoffs
Japan’s top American football league is shaking things up in 2026 with the introduction of the X-League Premier, a new elite conference featuring a streamlined...
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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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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...
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X League’s 79th Rice Bowl: Clash of Titans in Tokyo
The stage is set for a heavyweight showdown as the undefeated Obic Seagulls and their electrifying offense take on the defending champion Panasonic Impulse and their powerhouse ground game...
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Japan: Will the 79th Rice Bowl be won in the trenches?
The 79th Rice Bowl, set for Saturday, January 3 at the Tokyo Dome, features a classic clash of titans as the defending champion Panasonic Impulse and the unbeaten Obic Seagulls battle...
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Japan: Obic Seagulls QB Pierce Holley captures X-League Rookie of the Year award
Obic Seagulls quarterback Pierce Holley has been named the X-League Rookie of the Year for the 2025 season after a dominant debut campaign that saw him lead the...
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Japan: Boogie Knight claims X-League MVP Honors after dominant season
Wide receiver Boogie Knight of the SEKISUI Challengers has been named the X-League’s Most Valuable Player for the 2025 season, capping a year where he led the league with...
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79th Rice Bowl Press Conference sets stage for Championship Clash
The head coaches and captains of both the Panasonic Impulse and Obic Seagulls brought plenty of energy and respect to the 79th Rice Bowl press conference held at the Tokyo...
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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...
