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Japan: Fujifilm Ebina earn first points of season after battling to a tie with IBM Big Blue
This past weekend, the previously winless Fujifilm Ebina Minerva AFC stunned Japan’s X-League by taking an early lead and then hanging on for a 17-17...
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Japan: Sekisui Challengers stage late surge to defeat IBM Big Blue
The Sekisui Challengers broke open a tight game this past weekend against IBM Big Blue scoring two late touchdowns to come away with a 30-13...
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Tokyo Gas Creators beat IBM BIG BLUE at Tokyo Dome for their first win of the season
Playing in the Tokyo Dome, the Tokyo Gas Creators earned their first win of the season this past weekend in Japan’s X-League in upsetting IBM...
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Japan: Canadian QB, in his second year of American football led IBM to a season opening victory
IBM Big Blue got off to a good start in their X-League season opener defeating the All-Mitsubishi Lions 24-12. IBM’s offense was led by second-year...
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ELF: Prague Lions sign European and X-League veteran James Brooks
The Prague Lions of the European League of Football have signed a familiar face in international football veteran James Brooks. The savvy linebacker returns to...
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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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Japan’s Yoshihito Omi ready to make his next big move
Yoshihito Omi’s start in football may not be the typical one that Global prospects tend to share. Whereas many of the Global players that make...
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Japan: Panasonic Impulse down IBM Big Blue in playoff shootout to earn Rice Bowl berth
For the sixth time in eight years, the Panasonic Impulse have earned their place in Japan’s Rice Bowl championship game. After an undefeated regular season,...
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Japan: XLeague playoffs set to start
The Japanese XLeague heads into the semifinals this Sunday with the Panasonic Impulse as slight favorites to win their first title since 2015. The Impulse...
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Playoff picture taking shape in Japan’s XLeague
With five of seven games wrapped up in Japan’s XLeague, the post-season push is in full force. Familiar names sit at the top of the...
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Yoshito Omi returns to Japan’s IBM Big Blue
After two years of playing outside of his home country, Japanese receiver Yoshito Omi will return to the XLeague. Omi has signed to be re-join...
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Japan’s Yoshihito Omi chases NFL dream to London NFL International Combine
Yoshihito Omi took the field this week in front of a stadium full of scouts at the NFL International Combine in London, hoping to take...
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AFI Recaps the weekend of international football
With many leagues winding down or finished, there was still plenty of football being played around the world. The German Football League quarterfinals took place...
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Japan: Catching up with the XLeague through its first two weeks
After two exciting weeks of play in Japan, three familiar teams sit atop the standings. The Fujitsu Frontiers, Obic Seagulls, and Panasonic impulse all remain...
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European League of Football: Leipzig Kings sign top Japanese WR Yoshihito Omi
Leipzig Kings head coach Fred Armstrong has added another star player from Japan’s X League to his team with the signing of IBM Big Blue...
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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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Herbert Gamboa’s football odyssey: From the U of Montana Grizzlies to Japan’s IBM Big Blue
After wondering about the uncertainty of the 2020 season, linebacker Herbert Gamboa found himself suddenly with an unlikely opportunity, a spot on one of Japan’s...
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AFI’s All-Pandemic Team: DE – James Brooks, IBM Big Blue
After viewing a video of James Brooks manhandling an opposition quarterback after taking care of the offensive lineman assigned to deal with him, the AFI...
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Japan: Nojima Sagamihara Rise close season with solid win over IBM Big Blue
The Nojima Sagamihara Rise relied on a solid ground game, big plays and a ball hawking defense to finally put away the IBM Big Blue...
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LIVESTREAM Japan: Nojima Sagamihara Rise v. IBM Big Blue, Nov. 23, 14:00 (06:00 CET, 12 midnight ET)
The final weekend of play in Japan’s XLeague regular season winds up November 23 with the 1-1 Nojima Sagamihara Rise taking on the 0-2 IBM...
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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: Fujitsu Frontiers beat IBM Big Blue for 2nd straight win
The defending champion Fujitsu Frontiers used a strong second half to pull away from IBM Big Blue and cruise to a 41-21 win in the...
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LIVESTREAM Japan: IBM Big Blue v. Fujitsu Frontiers, Nov. 7, 06:00 CET (12:00 midnight ET, 14:00 in Japan)
The Japanese X-League, the top American football league in Asia, heads into its second round of play this weekend as the defending champion (1-0) Fujitsu Frontiers face IBM Big Blue...
