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- ↑ Nagatsuka, Kaz (January 31, 2014). "X League's Deers begin new life as club team". japantimes.co.jp. Retrieved February 16, 2016.
- ↑ "Deers ground Black Eagles for 2nd year in row". xleague.com. November 5, 2012. Retrieved March 7, 2016.
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- ↑ Marantz, Ken (December 4, 2012). "Deers rally to win rematch, advance to final". xleague.com. Retrieved March 7, 2016.
- ↑ "Kajima rallies past Impulse in thriller to keep season alive". xleague.com. November 21, 2013. Retrieved March 7, 2016.
- ↑ "Deers remain unbeaten by fending off Challengers". xleague.com. November 3, 2014. Retrieved March 4, 2016.
- ↑ Marantz, Ken (November 15, 2016). "IBM ends LIXIL's magical run, earns spot in semifinals". xleague.com. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
