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Australia: Ex-Cyclone Alfred Hits with Severe Weather and Flash Flooding

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred made landfall north of Brisbane on Saturday night, March 7, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and causing flash flooding across Queensland. One man died in the floodwaters, and significant damage, including downed power lines and ripped-off roofs, was reported. As of Monday, more than 230,000 households and businesses remain without power.

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Tennis: Nadal claims 11th French Open title

PARIS, France, June 11 Kyodo - Rafael Nadal of Spain competes for a straight-sets win over Dominic Thiem of Austria in the French Open final in Paris on June 10, 2018. Nadal won a record-extending 11th French Open title.

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Asashoryu stays on course with 11th straight win

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Asashoryu (L) knocks the daylights out of Bulgarian big man Kotooshu to remain unbeaten, moving a step closer to his 12th Emperor's Cup at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on May 18.

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Asashoryu marks 11th straight win at sumo tourney

TOKYO, Japan - Grand champion Asashoryu (L) edged closer to his fifth Emperor's Cup on Jan. 21 after tearing through rank-and-filer Kakizoe for his 11th straight win at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.

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Ozeki Tochiazuma remains unbeaten

TOKYO, Japan - Ozeki Tochiazuma (L) pushes No. 5 maegashira Kotonowaka out of the ring for his 11th straight win at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 23. Tochiazuma retains the lead in the 15-day tourney with an unblemished record.

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Tamura turns away challenger for 11th title in Fukuoka judo

FUKUOKA, Japan - Olympic gold medalist Ryoko Tamura waves to the cheering fans after overcoming the challenge of former sparring partner Chiho Hamano on Dec. 10 to win her 11th straight title at the Fukuoka international women's judo championships. Tamura earned a ''waza-ari'' decision in the 48-kilogram championship final at Fukuoka Kokusai Center. Hamano as the challenger was penalized for passivity three times during the highly charged match.

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Saito rounds third for home in Japan-U.S. softball

SYDNEY, Australia - Haruka Saito rounds third and heads for home in the sixth inning of the Olympic softball preliminary game on Sept. 19. Saito was out at home, but scored in the 11th as Japan edged the United States 2-1 for its third straight win at the Sydney Games.

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Japan claims collegiate baseball series with 3rd win

Japan scores a 5-2 victory over the United States in the Japan-U.S. collegiate baseball series in the city of Yamagata, Yamagata Prefecture, on June 26. With the victory, their third straight, Japan clinched the five-game-series for the first time in two years and won the tournament for the 11th time in its 28-year history.

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Ozeki Tochiazuma remains unbeaten

TOKYO, Japan - Ozeki Tochiazuma (L) pushes No. 5 maegashira Kotonowaka out of the ring for his 11th straight win at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 23. Tochiazuma retains the lead in the 15-day tourney with an unblemished record.

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Asashoryu stays on course with 11th straight win

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Asashoryu (L) knocks the daylights out of Bulgarian big man Kotooshu to remain unbeaten, moving a step closer to his 12th Emperor's Cup at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on May 18. (Kyodo)

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Tennis: Nadal claims 11th French Open title

Rafael Nadal of Spain competes for a straight-sets win over Dominic Thiem of Austria in the French Open final in Paris on June 10, 2018. Nadal won a record-extending 11th French Open title. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Tennis: Nadal claims 11th French Open title

Rafael Nadal of Spain competes for a straight-sets win over Dominic Thiem of Austria in the French Open final in Paris on June 10, 2018. Nadal won a record-extending 11th French Open title. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Tennis: Nadal claims 11th French Open title

Rafael Nadal of Spain competes for a straight-sets win over Dominic Thiem of Austria in the French Open final in Paris on June 10, 2018. Nadal won a record-extending 11th French Open title. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Tennis: Nadal claims 11th French Open title

Spain's Rafael Nadal (R) shakes hands with Dominic Thiem of Austria after his straight-sets win in the French Open final in Paris on June 10, 2018. Nadal won a record-extending 11th French Open title. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Tennis: Nadal claims 11th French Open title

Rafael Nadal of Spain competes for a straight-sets win over Dominic Thiem of Austria at the French Open final in Paris on June 10, 2018. Nadal won a record-extending 11th French Open title. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Tennis: Nadal claims 11th French Open title

Rafael Nadal of Spain competes for a straight-sets win over Dominic Thiem of Austria at the French Open final in Paris on June 10, 2018. Nadal won a record-extending 11th French Open title. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Tennis: Nadal claims 11th French Open title

Rafael Nadal of Spain competes for a straight-sets win over Dominic Thiem of Austria at the French Open final in Paris on June 10, 2018. Nadal won a record-extending 11th French Open title. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Baseball: Aizawa's walk-off hit cuts Carp's magic number to 10

Tsubasa Aizawa (27) celebrates after hitting a walk-off single in the 11th inning to give the Hiroshima Carp a 4-3 win over the Hanshin Tigers at Mazda Stadium in Hiroshima on Sept. 6, 2017. The Carp reduced their magic number to 10 for clinching their second straight Central League pennant. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Baseball: Aizawa's walk-off hit cuts Carp's magic number to 10

Tsubasa Aizawa (27) celebrates after hitting a walk-off single in the 11th inning to give the Hiroshima Carp a 4-3 win over the Hanshin Tigers at Mazda Stadium in Hiroshima on Sept. 6, 2017. The Carp reduced their magic number to 10 for clinching their second straight Central League pennant. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Baseball: Aizawa's walk-off hit cuts Carp's magic number to 10

Tsubasa Aizawa hits a walk-off single in the 11th inning off Tsuyoshi Ishizaki to give the Hiroshima Carp a 4-3 win over the Hanshin Tigers at Mazda Stadium in Hiroshima on Sept. 6, 2017. The Carp reduced their magic number to 10 for clinching their second straight Central League pennant. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Sumo: Takayasu likely to earn promotion to ozeki

Promotion-chasing sekiwake Takayasu (L) topples yokozuna Harumafuji for his 11th win on the 13th day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 26, 2017. Takayasu needed at least 10 wins at the meet, for a total of 33 over three straight tournaments, to be considered for ozeki promotion and moving up a rank looks like a formality. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Sumo: Takayasu likely to earn ozeki promotion

Promotion-chasing sekiwake Takayasu receives prize money after defeating yokozuna Harumafuji for his 11th win on the 13th day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 26, 2017. Takayasu needed at least 10 wins at the meet, for a total of 33 over three straight tournaments, to be considered for ozeki promotion and moving up a rank looks like a formality. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Sumo: Takayasu likely to earn promotion to ozeki

Promotion-chasing sekiwake Takayasu (R) topples yokozuna Harumafuji for his 11th win on the 13th day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 26, 2017. Takayasu needed at least 10 wins at the meet, for a total of 33 over three straight tournaments, to be considered for ozeki promotion and moving up a rank looks like a formality. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Asashoryu marks 11th straight win at sumo tourney

TOKYO, Japan - Grand champion Asashoryu (L) edged closer to his fifth Emperor's Cup on Jan. 21 after tearing through rank-and-filer Kakizoe for his 11th straight win at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament. (Kyodo)

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Tamura turns away challenger for 11th title in Fukuoka judo

FUKUOKA, Japan - Olympic gold medalist Ryoko Tamura waves to the cheering fans after overcoming the challenge of former sparring partner Chiho Hamano on Dec. 10 to win her 11th straight title at the Fukuoka international women's judo championships. Tamura earned a ''waza-ari'' decision in the 48-kilogram championship final at Fukuoka Kokusai Center. Hamano as the challenger was penalized for passivity three times during the highly charged match.

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Saito rounds third for home in Japan-U.S. softball

SYDNEY, Australia - Haruka Saito rounds third and heads for home in the sixth inning of the Olympic softball preliminary game on Sept. 19. Saito was out at home, but scored in the 11th as Japan edged the United States 2-1 for its third straight win at the Sydney Games.