Major sports events scheduled in Japan for Wednesday, July 17:

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BASEBALL

Central League

Yomiuri vs Hanshin. Tokyo Dome. 6 p.m.

DeNA v Hiroshima. Yokohama Stadium. 5:45 p.m.

Pacific League

Nippon Ham vs Rakuten. Es Con Field Hokkaido. 6 p.m.

Seibu vs Orix. Belluna Dome. 6 p.m.

SoftBank vs Lotte. Mizuho PayPay Dome. 6 p.m.

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FOOTBALL

Emperor's Cup third round. Ishin Me-Life Stadium. 7 p.m.

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SUMO

Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament. 4th day. Dolphins Arena. 9:30 a.m.

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==Kyodo

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