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Recap: Huge Blackout Strikes Spain and Portugal

A massive power outage struck Spain, Portugal, and parts of France on Monday, April 28. The blackout, which lasted for more than half a day, affected millions of people, disrupting public transportation, knocking out traffic lights, and triggering panic buying.

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Japan loses to Britain in women's curling

SOCHI, Russia - Japan's skip Ayumi Ogasawara (C) with compatriots Yumie Funayama (L) and Kaho Onodera leave the venue after the women's curling round-robin session against Britain during the Winter Olympics at the Ice Cube Curling Center in Sochi, Russia on Feb. 14, 2014. Britain won 12-3.

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Cards' big win ties NLCS

MILWAUKEE, United States - Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals rips a two-run homer in the first inning in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Oct. 10, 2011. Pujols went 4-for-5 with 5 RBIs in a 12-3 victory for St. Louis. The best-of-seven league championship series is tied at one game apiece.

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Sumo wrestler Kotoshogiku to promote to ozeki

TOKYO, Japan - Sekiwake Kotoshogiku smiles holding the trophies for the Outstanding Performance Prize and the Technique Prize at Ryogoku Kokugikan hall in Tokyo on Sept. 25, 2011, the final day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament. Kotoshogiku is believed to have secured his promotion to sumo's second-highest rank of ozeki finishing the autumn meet with a 12-3 mark.

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Mariners' Ichiro at home opener

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki appears in the home opening ceremony at Safeco Field in Seattle on April 8, 2011. The Cleveland Indians spoiled the Seattle's home opener 12-3.

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Mariners' Ichiro at home opener

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners players including Ichiro Suzuki (3rd from R) offer silent prayers for the victims of the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan prior to the home opener against the Cleveland Indians at Safeco Field in Seattle on April 8, 2011. The Indians spoiled the Seattle's home opener 12-3.

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Matsui 2-for-2

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui singles to third in the fifth inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Angel Stadium in Anaheim on Aug. 25, 2010. Matsui went 2-for-2 with three RBIs in his team's 12-3 rout.

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Matsui in Angels' victory

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui hits a three-run double to right against the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning at Angel Stadium in Anaheim on Aug. 25, 2010. The Angels won 12-3.

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Matsui in Angels' victory

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui high-fives teammates after scoring on a double off the bat of Jeff Mathis during the fourth inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Angel Stadium in Anaheim on Aug. 25, 2010. The Angels won 12-3.

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Matsui hits 3-run double

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui hits a three-run double to right in the first inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Angel Stadium in Anaheim on Aug. 25, 2010. Matsui went 2-for-2 in his team's 12-3 rout.

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Matsui in Angels' victory

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui rushes to first after hitting a three-run double to right against the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning at Angel Stadium in Anaheim on Aug. 25, 2010. The Angels won 12-3.

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Matsui 1-for-3 in Angels' 12-3 win over Athletics

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui runs home from second on a double by Mike Napoli in the sixth inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on May 15, 2010. Matsui went 1-for-3 in his team's 12-3 rout of the Athletics.

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Matsui 1-for-3 in Angels' 12-3 win over Athletics

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui (L) is congratulated by a teammate after scoring on a double by Mike Napoli in the sixth inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on May 15, 2010. Matsui went 1-for-3 in his team's 12-3 rout of the Athletics.

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Matsui 1-for-3 in Angels' 12-3 win over Athletics

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui hits a double to left in the seventh inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on May 15, 2010. Matsui went 1-for-3 in his team's 12-3 rout of the Athletics.

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Matsui 1-for-3 in Angels' 12-3 win over Athletics

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui is hit by a pitch in the sixth inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on May 15, 2010. Matsui went 1-for-3 in his team's 12-3 rout of the Athletics.

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Matsui 1-for-3 in Angels' 12-3 win over Athletics

ANAHEIM, United States - The Los Angeles Angels' Kendry Morales (R) is congratulated by teammate Hideki Matsui after blasting a three-run homer in the fourth inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on May 15, 2010.

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Fighters clinch playoff berth

SAPPORO, Japan - Nippon Ham Fighters manager Masataka Nashida acknowledges cheers from fans at Sapporo Dome on Sept. 29, 2009 as the team routed the Orix Buffaloes 12-3 to clinch a playoff berth in the Pacific League Climax Series for the fourth straight year.

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Chicago Cubs' Fukudome 3-for-3 against Houston Astros

CHICAGO, United States - Chicago Cubs outfielder Kosuke Fukudome hits a two-run RBI to right in the second inning of a game against the Houston Astros at Wrigley Field in Chicago on July 30. Fukudome went 3-for-3 and four RBIs as the Cubs won 12-3.

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Yankees' Matsui homers against Rangers

NEW YORK, United States - The New York Yankees' Hideki Matsui runs bases after hitting a three-run homer in the fourth inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at Yankee Stadium on June 2. He went 2-for-5 as the Yankees won 12-3.

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Yankees' Matsui homers against Rangers

NEW YORK, United States - The New York Yankees' Hideki Matsui hits a three-run homer in the fourth inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at Yankee Stadium on June 2. He went 2-for-5 as the Yankees won 12-3.

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Chen hits grand slam as Taiwan crushes China in WBC

TOKYO, Japan - Taiwan infielder Chen Yung-chi hits a grand slam off China pitcher Xu Zheng in the fourth inning of their game in the first round of the World Baseball Classic at Tokyo Dome on March 5. Taiwan won 12-3.

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Yankees' Matsui hits 13th homer

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui hits a two-run homer in the sixth inning of a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium on July 5. The Yankees beat the Orioles 12-3.

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Yankees' Matsui hits 13th homer

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui looks at the ball after hitting a two-run homer in the sixth inning of a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium on July 5. The Yankees beat the Orioles 12-3.

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Igawa pitches 4th complete game in win over Yakult

NISHINOMIYA, Japan - Left-handed pitcher Kei Igawa earned a personal-best 10th straight victory and threw his fourth complete game in a row as the Central League-leading Hanshin Tigers beat the Yakult Swallows 5-3 on July 21 at Koshien Stadium. Igawa (12-3) allowed three runs, including solo homers to Ken Suzuki and Akinori Iwamura, but was otherwise sharp.

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(2)Kaio shoots down Chiyotaikai to win Nagoya basho

NAGOYA, Japan - Ozeki Kaio smiles with his supporters behind after winning the Emperor's Cup with a 12-3 record on the final day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium on July 20.

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Kaio shoots down Chiyotaikai to win Nagoya basho

NAGOYA, Japan - Kaio blasts out ozeki rival and overnight co-leader Chiyotaikai to capture the Emperor's Cup with a 12-3 record on the final day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium on July 20.

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(3)Kaio shoots down Chiyotaikai to win Nagoya basho

NAGOYA, Japan - Ozeki Kaio waves at fans during a victory parade after snatching the Emperor's Cup with a 12-3 record on the final day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium on July 20.

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Chiyotaikai placed in east ozeki position

TOKYO, Japan - Ozeki Chiyotaikai, who won his third Emperor's Cup with a 12-3 record at the spring sumo tourney, holds a new sumo ranking table April 23 for the upcoming Summer Grand Sumo Tournament. Chiyotaikai is placed in the top east ozeki position in the Japan Sumo Association rankings.

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Ozeki Chiyotaikai speaks about tournament victory

OSAKA, Japan - Ozeki Chiyotaikai smiles during a press conference at his lodging house in Osaka on March 24, one day after he won the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament with a 12-3 record.

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Chiyotaikai overpowers Asashoryu to win spring sumo

OSAKA, Japan - Ozeki Chiyotaikai (L) pushes out yokozuna debutante Asashoryu to win his third Emperor's Cup with a 12-3 record on the final day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium on March 23.

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Nishiyama hits 2nd homer in Hiroshima win

HIROSHIMA, Japan - Hiroshima outfielder Shuji Nishiyama watches his second homer of the evening leave Hiroshima Stadium on Aug. 4 as the Carp romped 12-3 over the Yomiuri Giants in the Central League. Nishiyama also connected for a grand slam in the second inning.

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Mongolian sumo wrestler Asashoryu congratulated by parents

NAGOYA, Japan - Mongolian sumo wrestler Asashoryu (C) is congratulated by his parents at Nagoya airport on July 23, the day before he was formally promoted from sekiwake to ozeki, sumo's second-highest rank by the Japan Sumo Association. Asashoryu finished runner-up at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on July 21 with an impressive 12-3 record.

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Mongolian sekiwake Asashoryu meets press

NAGOYA, Japan - Mongolian sekiwake Asashoryu (L) smiles during a press conference with his stable master Takasago at a hotel in the town of Kanie, Aichi Prefecture, on July 22, one day after he ended the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament with a 12-3 record. The Japan Sumo Association (JSA) basically approved the promotion of sekiwake Asashoryu to ozeki on July 21, making him the first Mongolian and fourth foreigner to attain sumo's second highest rank.

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Asashoryu beams on news he will be promoted to ozeki

NAGOYA, Japan - Sekiwake Asashoryu (L), standing with his stable master Takasago, beams in the town of Kanie, Aichi Prefecture, on July 21 on reports he will be promoted to ozeki, making him the first Mongolian and fourth foreigner to attain sumo's second highest rank. He finished the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament with a 12-3 record.

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Tochiazuma promoted to ozeki

FUKUOKA, Japan - Sekiwake Tochiazuma (C) accepts his promotion by the Japan Sumo Association to the rank of ozeki in Sue, Fukuoka Prefecture, on Nov. 28, 2001. The 25-year-old Tokyo native, who posted a 12-3 record as sekiwake and finished runner-up to yokozuna Musashimaru at the just-ended 15-day meet tournament in Fukuoka, became the first wrestler to reach sumo's second-highest rank since Kaio was promoted in July 2000.

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Yankees' fans rejoice over team's victory in AL championship ser

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees fans celebrate their team's victory in the American League Championship Series in New York on Oct. 22. The Yankees won Game 5 against the Seattle Mariners 12-3 and the series 4-1 to advance to the World Series. (MLB)

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Ichiro bows head before Yankees' attack

NEW YORK, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki looks down as the New York Yankees added to their lead in the sixth inning of Game 5 of the American League Championship Series in New York on Oct. 22. The Yankees won the game 12-3 and the series 4-1 to advance to the World Series. (MLB)

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Musashimaru denies Takanohana a chance at Emperor's Cup

OSAKA, Japan - Yokozuna Musashimaru (right) shoves Takanohana out of the ring at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium on March 25 to deny his rival a chance for the Emperor's Cup at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament. Both grand champions finished the 15-day tourney with 12-3 records while ozeki Kaio took home the trophies with a 13-2 mark.

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Ozeki Wakanohana wins Emperor's Cup

Ozeki Wakanohana wins his second straight Emperor's Cup May 24 after beating fellow ozeki Musashimaru for a 12-3 record on the final day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo. The victory paves the way for Wakanohana to join his younger brother Takanohana as yokozuna, the first sibling yokozuna in sumo history.

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Summer Grand Sumo Tournament

Grand champion Terunofuji (R) celebrates his Summer Grand Sumo Tournament victory with a parade in Tokyo on May 22, 2022. Terunofuji claimed his seventh career top-division title with a 12-3 record. (Pool photo)

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Summer Grand Sumo Tournament

Grand champion Terunofuji (L) defeats ozeki Mitakeumi on the final day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on May 22, 2022, at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan. Terunofuji claimed his seventh career top-division title with a 12-3 record.

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Summer Grand Sumo Tournament

Grand champion Terunofuji (R) defeats ozeki Mitakeumi on the final day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on May 22, 2022, at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan. Terunofuji claimed his seventh career top-division title with a 12-3 record.

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Summer Grand Sumo Tournament

Grand champion Terunofuji (L) defeats ozeki Mitakeumi on the final day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on May 22, 2022, at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan. Terunofuji claimed his seventh career top-division title with a 12-3 record.

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Tochiazuma promoted to ozeki

FUKUOKA, Japan - Sekiwake Tochiazuma (C) accepts his promotion by the Japan Sumo Association to the rank of ozeki in Sue, Fukuoka Prefecture, on Nov. 28, 2001. The 25-year-old Tokyo native, who posted a 12-3 record as sekiwake and finished runner-up to yokozuna Musashimaru at the just-ended 15-day meet tournament in Fukuoka, became the first wrestler to reach sumo's second-highest rank since Kaio was promoted in July 2000.

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Chen hits grand slam as Taiwan crushes China in WBC

TOKYO, Japan - Taiwan infielder Chen Yung-chi hits a grand slam off China pitcher Xu Zheng in the fourth inning of their game in the first round of the World Baseball Classic at Tokyo Dome on March 5. Taiwan won 12-3. (Kyodo)

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Chiyotaikai placed in east ozeki position

TOKYO, Japan - Ozeki Chiyotaikai, who won his third Emperor's Cup with a 12-3 record at the spring sumo tourney, holds a new sumo ranking table April 23 for the upcoming Summer Grand Sumo Tournament. Chiyotaikai is placed in the top east ozeki position in the Japan Sumo Association rankings. (Kyodo)

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Ichiro bows head before Yankees' attack

NEW YORK, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki looks down as the New York Yankees added to their lead in the sixth inning of Game 5 of the American League Championship Series in New York on Oct. 22. The Yankees won the game 12-3 and the series 4-1 to advance to the World Series. (MLB)

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Baseball: Otani does it all as Fighters wallop Eagles

Combined photo shows Shohei Otani hitting an RBI double (L) and pitching seven innings of one-run ball in the Nippon Ham Fighters' 12-3 win over the Rakuten Eagles at Kobo Stadium Miyagi on May 29, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Baseball: Otani does it all as Fighters wallop Eagles

Slugging ace pitcher Shohei Otani picks up his third win of the season after allowing a run in seven innings in a 12-3 win over the Rakuten Eagles at Kobo Stadium Miyagi on May 29, 2016. Otani, batting sixth, went 3-for-5 with an RBI double. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo