IIHF Ice Hockey World Championships 2025

IIHF Ice Hockey World Championships 2025

From left, Jan-Mikael Järvinen, Lenni Hämeenaho, Vili Saarijärvi, captain Mikko Lehtonen, goalkeeper Juuse Saros and Atro Leppänen of Finland celebrating 9-1 victory after the 2025 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championships preliminary round group A match between Finland and Slovenia in Stockholm on May 15, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

IIHF Ice Hockey World Championships 2025

IIHF Ice Hockey World Championships 2025

Eeli Tolvanen (left) and Teuvo Teräväinen of Finland celebrating after Tolvanen scored his fourth goal (9-1) during the 2025 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championships preliminary round group A match between Finland and Slovenia in Stockholm on May 15, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Baseball: Darvish earns 200th win of career

Baseball: Darvish earns 200th win of career

A sequence photo shows San Diego Padres starter Yu Darvish throwing against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park in Atlanta on May 19, 2024. The right-hander picked up his 200th win of a career spent in Nippon Professional Baseball and Major League Baseball as his seven shutout innings helped his team past the Braves 9-1.

Baseball: Darvish earns 200th win of career spent in Japan, MLB

Baseball: Darvish earns 200th win of career spent in Japan, MLB

San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish meets the press at Truist Park in Atlanta on May 19, 2024, after his seven shutout innings helped his team beat the Atlanta Braves 9-1. Darvish picked up his 200th win of a career spent in Nippon Professional Baseball and Major League Baseball.

Baseball: Darvish earns 200th win of career spent in Japan, MLB

Baseball: Darvish earns 200th win of career spent in Japan, MLB

San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish meets the press at Truist Park in Atlanta on May 19, 2024, after his seven shutout innings helped his team beat the Atlanta Braves 9-1. Darvish picked up his 200th win of a career spent in Nippon Professional Baseball and Major League Baseball.

Baseball: Darvish earns 200th win of career spent in Japan, MLB

Baseball: Darvish earns 200th win of career spent in Japan, MLB

San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish meets the press at Truist Park in Atlanta on May 19, 2024, after his seven shutout innings helped his team beat the Atlanta Braves 9-1. Darvish picked up his 200th win of a career spent in Nippon Professional Baseball and Major League Baseball.

Baseball: Darvish earns 200th win of career spent in Japan, MLB

Baseball: Darvish earns 200th win of career spent in Japan, MLB

San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish meets the press at Truist Park in Atlanta on May 19, 2024, after his seven shutout innings helped his team beat the Atlanta Braves 9-1. Darvish picked up his 200th win of a career spent in Nippon Professional Baseball and Major League Baseball.

Baseball: Darvish earns 200th win of career spent in Japan, MLB

Baseball: Darvish earns 200th win of career spent in Japan, MLB

San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish meets the press at Truist Park in Atlanta on May 19, 2024, after his seven shutout innings helped his team beat the Atlanta Braves 9-1. Darvish picked up his 200th win of a career spent in Nippon Professional Baseball and Major League Baseball.

Ichiro 3-for-5 in Mariners' rout of Tigers

Ichiro 3-for-5 in Mariners' rout of Tigers

DETROIT, United States - Ichiro Suzuki of the Seattle Mariners singles during the first inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers in Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan, on April 25, 2012. Ichiro went 3-for-5 for the second game in a row, helping the Mariners to a 9-1 rout of the Tigers.

Mariners' Ichiro vs. Athletics

Mariners' Ichiro vs. Athletics

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners leadoff man Ichiro Suzuki hits a single in the eighth inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics at Safeco Field in Seattle on April 23, 2011. Ichiro went 3-for-4 in a 9-1 loss.

Mariners' Ichiro vs. Athletics

Mariners' Ichiro vs. Athletics

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners leadoff man Ichiro Suzuki singles to left in the second inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics at Safeco Field in Seattle on April 23, 2011. Ichiro went 3-for-4 in a 9-1 loss.

Athletics' Matsui vs. Mariners

Athletics' Matsui vs. Mariners

SEATTLE, United States - Oakland Athletics designated hitter Hideki Matsui (R) high-fives Kevin Kouzmanoff after scoring on Kouzmanoff's three-run homer following a walk in the sixth inning of a game against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field in Seattle on April 23, 2011. The A's won 9-1.

Matsuzaka lifts Red Sox over Blue Jays

Matsuzaka lifts Red Sox over Blue Jays

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox right hander Daisuke Matsuzaka pitches against the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park in Boston on April 18, 2011. Matsuzaka held the Blue Jays to one hit with no runs for seven innings in his start, earning his first win of the season in a 9-1 victory.

Matsuzaka lifts Red Sox over Blue Jays

Matsuzaka lifts Red Sox over Blue Jays

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox right hander Daisuke Matsuzaka pitches against the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park in Boston on April 18, 2011. Matsuzaka held the Blue Jays to one hit with no runs for seven innings in his start, earning his first win of the season in a 9-1 victory.

Ichiro 1-for-4

Ichiro 1-for-4

ST. PETERSBURG, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki singles in the first inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, on Sept. 25, 2010. Ichiro hit the single in four at-bats in his team's 9-1 loss, bringing his season hit total to 203 in his 10th straight 200-hit season.

Ichiro 1-for-4

Ichiro 1-for-4

ST. PETERSBURG, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki singles in the first inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, on Sept. 25, 2010. Ichiro hit the single in four at-bats in his team's 9-1 loss, bringing his season hit total to 203 in his 10th straight 200-hit season.

Darvish goes distance in romp over Hawks

Darvish goes distance in romp over Hawks

FUKUOKA, Japan - Nippon Ham Fighters' pitcher Yu Darvish reacts after pitching his fifth complete game of the season against the Softbank Hawks at Yahoo Dome in Fukuoka on July 15. The Fighters won 9-1.

Nippon Ham ace Darvish gets 8th win vs Dragons

Nippon Ham ace Darvish gets 8th win vs Dragons

SAPPORO, Japan - Nippon Ham Fighters ace Yu Darvish reacts after striking out Chunichi Dragons third baseman Masahiko Morino in the eighth inning of their game in Sapporo Dome on June 13. Nippon trounced Chunichi 9-1.

Ichiro Suzuki goes 2-for-6 in Mariners' win over Chicago

Ichiro Suzuki goes 2-for-6 in Mariners' win over Chicago

CHICAGO, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki high-fives catcher Jamie Burke after their team won the second game of a double-header against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, Illinois, on April 28. Suzuki went 2-for-6 with a stolen base in the game to help the Mariners wash the Sox 9-1.

Ichiro Suzuki goes 2-for-6 in Mariners' win over Chicago

Ichiro Suzuki goes 2-for-6 in Mariners' win over Chicago

CHICAGO, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki gets a second hit in the sixth inning during the second game of a double-header against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, Illinois, on April 28. Suzuki went 2-for-6 with a stolen base in the game to help the Mariners wash the Sox 9-1.

Ichiro Suzuki goes 2-for-6 in Mariners' win over Chicago

Ichiro Suzuki goes 2-for-6 in Mariners' win over Chicago

CHICAGO, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki successfully steals third base in the first inning of the second game of a double-header against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, Illinois, on April 28. Suzuki went 2-for-6 along with his stolen base in the game to help the Mariners wash the Sox 9-1.

Ichiro Suzuki goes 2-for-6 in Mariners' win over Chicago

Ichiro Suzuki goes 2-for-6 in Mariners' win over Chicago

CHICAGO, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki gets his first base hit in front of the right fielder in the first inning of the second game of a double-header against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, Illinois, on April 28. Suzuki went 2-for-6 with a stolen base in the game to help the Mariners wash the Sox 9-1.

Rays beat Red Sox to lead in AL championship series

Rays beat Red Sox to lead in AL championship series

BOSTON, United States - Akinori Iwamura (2nd from left) and his teammates of the Tampa Bay Rays celebrate their win over the Boston Red Sox to take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven American League championship series at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 13. The Rays beat the Red Sox 9-1.

Asashoryu improves record to 9-1 at summer sumo

Asashoryu improves record to 9-1 at summer sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu (in background) marks his 9th win May 20 after driving sekiwake Kotoshogiku out of the ring at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo.

Hakuho beats Wakanoho at spring sumo

Hakuho beats Wakanoho at spring sumo

OSAKA, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (R) pushes 19-year-old Wakanoho out of the ring to improve his score to 9-1 at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka on March 18.

Chunichi beats China Stars to get 2nd win in Asia Series

Chunichi beats China Stars to get 2nd win in Asia Series

TOKYO, Japan - Chunichi Dragons infielder Masahiro Araki (L) hits a tiebreaking solo homer off China Stars starter Lu Jiangang in the sixth inning of their Asia Series game at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 10. Chunichi beat the China Stars 9-1 to improve its record to 2-1 in the round-robin first round.

Chunichi jumps out early for 2-1 Japan Series lead

Chunichi jumps out early for 2-1 Japan Series lead

NAGOYA, Japan - Tyrone Woods (L) and Norihiro Nakamura embrace after scoring on a two-run double by Lee Byung Kyu in the first inning where the Chunichi Dragons exploded with seven runs and went on to rout the Nippon Ham Fighters 9-1 in Game 3 for a two-games-to-one lead in the Japan Series at Nagoya Dome on Oct. 30.

Red Sox to advance to American League Championship series

Red Sox to advance to American League Championship series

ANAHEIM, United States - Boston Red Sox outfielder Manny Ramirez hits a solo homer in the fourth inning of Game 3 of the American League division playoff series against the Los Angeles Angels at Angeles Stadium in Anaheim on Oct. 8. Red Sox won 9-1 to advance to the AL Championship series.

Asashoryu beats Ama to improve to 9-1 at Nagoya sumo

Asashoryu beats Ama to improve to 9-1 at Nagoya sumo

NAGOYA, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu (R) defeated countryman and sekiwake Ama at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on July 17, improving his record to 9-1.

Ichiro extends hitting streak to 18 games

Ichiro extends hitting streak to 18 games

SEATTLE, United States - Ichiro Suzuki singles to left in the seventh inning in going 2-for-3 to extend his hitting streak to 18 games as the Seattle Mariners trounced the Cincinnati Reds 9-1 at Safeco Field in Seattle on June 23.

Ichiro extends hitting streak to 18 games

Ichiro extends hitting streak to 18 games

SEATTLE, United States - Ichiro Suzuki singles to right in the first inning in going 2-for-3 to extend his hitting streak to 18 games as the Seattle Mariners trounced the Cincinnati Reds 9-1 at Safeco Field in Seattle on June 23.

Giants trounce Carp

Giants trounce Carp

TOKYO, Japan - Kenji Yano hits an RBI double over left in the sixth inning to lead the Yomiuri Giants to a 9-1 victory over the Hiroshima Carp at Tokyo Dome on April 13.

Asashoryu moves into share of lead at New Year sumo

Asashoryu moves into share of lead at New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Hokutoriki (back) sees his unbeaten streak come to an end after he was overpowered by Tokitsuumi but stays in a three-way tie at 9-1 with yoikozuna Asashoryu and ozeki Tochiauma.

Asashoryu moves into share of lead at New Year sumo

Asashoryu moves into share of lead at New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Grand champion Asashoryu (back) defeats Kotomitsuki to grab a share of the lead heading into the final stretch of the 15-day meet at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 17. Asashoryu's win moved him into a strong position for a record eighth straight Emperor's Cup, joining ozeki Tochiazuma and dark horse Hokutoriki in a three-way tie at 9-1.

Asashoryu moves into share of lead at New Year sumo

Asashoryu moves into share of lead at New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Ozeki Tochiazuma (back) pulls of a balancing act on the straw ridge to yank the No.5 maegashira down to the dirt. Tochiazuma joined yokozuna Asashoryu and dark hourse Hokutoriki in a three-way tie at 9-1 as the race for the championship heats up at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan.

Iguchi again left out of starting lineup

Iguchi again left out of starting lineup

CHICAGO, United States - Chicago White Sox infielder Tadahito Iguchi speaks with reporters after his team thrashed the Detroit Tigers 9-1 at U.S. Cellular Field on Sept. 2. Iguchi, who was left out of the starting lineup for the third game in a row, arrived late again due to ''personal reasons.'' He took his place on the bench but was not used. ''It's a private matter and not something for me to comment on,'' he said. (MLB)

Ichiro goes deep for homer No. 10

Ichiro goes deep for homer No. 10

SEATTLE, United States - Ichiro Suzuki hits a solo home run for his 10th homer this season, but the Seattle Mariners were beaten by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 9-1 at Sefeco Field on Aug. 13. (MLB)

Yankees' Matsui goes 2-for-3 with 2 RBIs against Devil Rays

Yankees' Matsui goes 2-for-3 with 2 RBIs against Devil Rays

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui hits an RBI double in the first inning of the first game of a doubleheader against Tampa Bay Devil Rays at Yankee Stadium in New York on Sept. 9. Matsui went 2-for-3 with 2 RBIs in the Yankees' 9-1 victory over the Devil Rays.

(3)Japan defeats Canada in baseball

(3)Japan defeats Canada in baseball

ATHENS, Greece - Japan catcher Kenji Jojima watches the ball after hitting a double to right-center in the bottom of the seventh inning against Canada at Olympic Baseball Center on Aug. 20. Japan won by 9-1.

(1)Japan defeats Canada in baseball

(1)Japan defeats Canada in baseball

ATHENS, Greece - Yoshinobu Takahashi of Japan reacts after slamming a two-run homer in the bottom of the first inning against Canada at Olympic Baseball Center on Aug. 20. Japan won by 9-1.

(2)Japan defeats Canada in baseball

(2)Japan defeats Canada in baseball

ATHENS, Greece - Yoshinobu Takahashi (24) of Japan celebrates with teammates after hitting a two-run homer in the bottom of the first inning against Canada at Olympic Baseball Center on Aug. 20. Japan defeated Canada 9-1.

Yankees' Matsui goes 1-for-3 against Orioles

Yankees' Matsui goes 1-for-3 against Orioles

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui hits a single to center in the eighth inning of a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium in New York on July 29. Matsui went 1-for-3 in the Yankees' 9-1 loss to the Orioles. (MLB)

Mets' Matsui goes 2-for-4 against Indians

Mets' Matsui goes 2-for-4 against Indians

NEW YORK, United States - New York Mets shortstop Kazuo Matsui hits a double over center in the fourth inning of a game against Cleveland Indians at Shea Stadium in New York on June 16. Matsui went 2-for-4 in the Mets 9-1 loss to the Indians. (MLB)

Marainers' Ichiro goes 1-for-5 against Blue Jays

Marainers' Ichiro goes 1-for-5 against Blue Jays

TORONTO, Canada - Seattle Mariners leadoff batter Ichiro Suzuki hits a single to left in the eighth inning of a game against Toronto Blue Jays at SkyDome in Toronto on Aug. 19. Ichiro went 1-for-5, lowing his batting average .338. The Mariners won 9-1. (MLB)

Ichiro extends hitting streak to seven games

Ichiro extends hitting streak to seven games

CLEVELAND, United States - Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki extends his hitting streak to seven games with an infield single in the first inning against the Cleveland Indians in Cleveland, Ohio, on May 15. The Mariners thrashed the Indians 9-1.

Musashimaru grabs share of lead

Musashimaru grabs share of lead

NAGOYA, Japan - Yokozuna Musashimaru manhandles No. 6 maegashira Kotomitsuki to grab a share of the lead at 9-1 at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium on July 16.

Asashoryu defeated by Takanonami

Asashoryu defeated by Takanonami

NAGOYA, Japan - Sekiwake Asashoryu is defeated by No. 7 Takanonami, his first loss of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium on July 16. The Mongolian ozeki hopeful now shares the lead at 9-1 with yokozuna Musashimaru and ozeki Chiyotaikai.

Shinjo drives in two runs

Shinjo drives in two runs

SCOTTSDALE, United States - Tsuyoshi Shinjo drives in a pair of runs as the San Franciso Giants romped to a 9-1 victory over the San Diego Padres in a preseason exhibition game in Scottsdale, Arizona, on March 6. (MLB)

Musashimaru maintains Nagoya sumo lead

Musashimaru maintains Nagoya sumo lead

NAGOYA, Japan - Yokozuna Musashimaru (R) sends Mongolian Kyokushuzan out of the ring on the 10th day of the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya on July 17. Musashimaru has performed perfectly so far, followed by ozeki Chiyotaikai and Kaio and No. 7 maegashira Tamanoshima at 9-1.

Kokudo Bunnies blitz Snow Brand 9-1 in JIHL finals

Kokudo Bunnies blitz Snow Brand 9-1 in JIHL finals

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Ice hockey players of the Kokudo Bunnies show their appreciation to their fans at Shin-Yokohama Skate Center in Yokohama on April 1 after bouncing all over Snow Brand and storming to a 9-1 victory in Game Two of the Japan Ice Hockey League (JIHL) playoff finals to take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-five series.