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Fans proclaim Team Japan as heavy favorites to win record third WBC title after dazzling display versus Team Italy
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EXPLAINER: Why Japan's World Cup goal was judged valid – KXAN Austin
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BASEBALL/ Joy seen across nation as fans celebrate Japan's WBC triumph
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BASEBALL/ Joy seen across nation as fans celebrate Japan's WBC triumph
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Team Japan WBC 2023: WBC 2023: Is Team Japan the best ever to take part in the tournament?
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How Lars Nootbaar -- and his celebration -- became a sensation for Japan in 2023 World Baseball Classic
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Japan dominates from start to finish in 14-goal rout of Mongolia - The Japan Times
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Japan national team loses again in round of 16 at World Cup - Hawaii Tribune-Herald
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Japan U-turn on World Classic boycott
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