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Matsuyama at Bridgestone Invitational

AKRON, United States - Japan's Hideki Matsuyama (L) shakes hands with his playing partner after holing out in the final round of the Bridgestone Invitational at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio, on Aug. 3, 2014. Matsuyama ended up in a tie for 12th at a 6-under 274.

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Woods withdraws from Bridgestone tourney for back pain

AKRON, United States - Tiger Woods (L) appears to be in discomfort as he rides a cart at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio, where he withdrew midway through the final round of the Bridgestone Invitational golf tournament due to severe back pain on Aug. 3, 2014.

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Grimacing Woods gets in car at Firestone CC

AKRON, United States - Tiger Woods gets in a car at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio, on Aug. 3, 2014, after withdrawing midway through the final round of the Bridgestone Invitational golf tournament due to back pain.

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Matsuyama scores birdie on 2nd hole of Bridgestone golf

AKRON, United States - Japan's Hideki Matsuyama launches his third shot from the rough behind the green in the final round of the Bridgestone Invitational golf tournament at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio, on Aug. 3, 2014. He scored a birdie on the hole.

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Matsuyama leaps to tie for 10th at Bridgestone golf

AKRON, United States - Japan's Hideki Matsuyama blasts off from the bunker on the 17th hole to move up to a tie for 10th as he cards a 5-under 65 for a three-round total of a 4-under 206, up from a tie for 36th the previous day, in the World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational at the Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio, on Aug. 2, 2014.

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Garcia takes a 3-shot lead at Bridgestone Inviational

AKRON, United States - Spain's Sergio Garcia watches his tee shot during the second round of the Bridgestone Invitational golf tournament at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio, on Aug. 1, 2014.

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Japan's Matsuyama at Bridgestone Invitational

AKRON, United States - Japanese golfer Hideki Matsuyama hits his tee shot on the 7th hole during the first round of the World Golf Championships Bridgestone Invitational at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio, on July 31, 2014.

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Woods, Matsuyama in same group in 2013 Bridgestone golf

TOKYO, Japan - Tiger Woods (R) of the United States and Japan's Hideki Matsuyama (C) golf together in this file photo taken in August 2013 in the second round of the World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational at the Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.

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Matsuyama signs autographs before U.S. golf tourney

AKRON, United States - Japan's Hideki Matsuyama signs autographs for fans after his practice for the World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational at the Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio, ahead of its opening round on Aug. 1, 2014.

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Defending Bridgestone golf champ Woods meets press

AKRON, United States - Defending champion Tiger Woods holds a press conference at the Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio, ahead of the opening round on Aug. 1, 2014, of the World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational in which he overwhelmed other players for a win last year.

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Woods practices for Bridgestone Invitational in U.S.

AKRON, United States - American professional golfer Tiger Goods practices at a driving range for the World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational at the Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio, on July 31, 2014.

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Matsuyama practices approach shot for U.S. golf tourney

AKRON, United States - Japanese professional golfer Hideki Matsuyama hits an approach shot during a practice session for the World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational at the Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio, on July 31, 2014.

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Bridgestone Invitational golf

AKRON, United States - U.S. golfer Tiger Woods (R front) pars the fourth hole of the second round of the Bridgestone Invitational at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio, on Aug. 2, 2013. Woods and Japanese golfer Hideki Matsuyama (behind Woods) are paired for the first two rounds.

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Bridgestone Invitational golf

AKRON, United States - Japanese golfer Hideki Matsuyama (L) reads the green on the third hole of the second round of the Bridgestone Invitational at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio, on Aug. 2, 2013. Matsuyama and U.S. golfer Tiger Woods (R) are paired for the first two rounds.

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Bridgestone Invitational golf

AKRON, United States - U.S. golfer Tiger Woods (R) holds the driver of Japanese golfer Hideki Matsuyama (L) after Woods teed off on the fourth hole of the first found of Bridgestone Invitational at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio, on Aug. 1, 2013. Woods and Matsuyama are paired for the first two rounds.

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Bridgestone Invitational golf

AKRON, United States - U.S. golfer Tiger Woods (R) and Japanese golfer Hideki Matsuyama (L) walk together after Matsuyama teed off on the 17th hole of the first found of Bridgestone Invitational at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio, on Aug. 1, 2013. Woods and Matsuyama are paired for the first two rounds.

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Ishikawa, Scott shake hands at Bridgestone Invitational

AKRON, United States - Japan's Ryo Ishikawa (R) shakes hands with Australian Adam Scott after the latter won the Bridgestone Invitational at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio, on Aug. 7, 2011. Scott earned his eighth career title on the tour at 17-under 263 and Ishikawa finished at 12-under 268 in a tie for fourth.

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Ishikawa finishes 4th at Bridgestone Invitational

AKRON, United States - Japan's Ryo Ishikawa makes a shot in the final round of the Bridgestone Invitational at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio, on Aug. 7, 2011. The 19-year-old finished at 12-under 268 in a tie for fourth, his highest place outside of Japan.

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Ishikawa finishes 4th at Bridgestone Invitational

AKRON, United States - Japan's Ryo Ishikawa makes a shot in the final round of the Bridgestone Invitational at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio, on Aug. 7, 2011. The 19-year-old finished at 12-under 268 in a tie for fourth, his highest place outside of Japan.

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Ishikawa finishes 4th at Bridgestone Invitational

AKRON, United States - Japan's Ryo Ishikawa squats on his heels after missing a par putt on hole No. 15 in the final round of the Bridgestone Invitational at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio, on Aug. 7, 2011. The 19-year-old finished at 12-under 268 in a tie for fourth, his highest place outside of Japan.

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Scott wins Bridgestone Invitational

AKRON, United States - Adam Scott of Australia smiles with the championship trophy after winning the Bridgestone Invitational at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio, on Aug. 7, 2011. Scott earned his eighth career title on the tour with a 17-under 263.

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Woods lackluster in Bridgestone Invitational

AKRON, United States - Tiger Woods of the United States appears dejected after finishing tied for 78th at 18-over, both all-time lows in his professional career, at the Bridgestone Invitational golf tournament at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio, on Aug. 8, 2010.

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Ishikawa lackluster in Bridgestone Invitational

AKRON, United States - Ryo Ishikawa of Japan pumps his fist after seeing his second shot reaching the 16th green during the final round of the Bridgestone Invitational tournament at the Firestone Country Club on Aug. 8, 2010. The teenage pro finished tied for 53rd.

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Mahan wins Bridgestone Invitational

AKRON, United States - Hunter Mahan of the United States holds up the trophy after winning the Bridgestone Invitational golf tournament at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio, on Aug. 8, 2010. Mahan finished at 12-under 268.

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Ishikawa lackluster in Bridgestone Invitational

AKRON, United States - Ryo Ishikawa of Japan hits his second shot on the 16th hole during the final round of the Bridgestone Invitational tournament at the Firestone Country Club on Aug. 8, 2010. The teenage pro finished tied for 53rd.

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Ishikawa lackluster in Bridgestone Invitational

AKRON, United States - Ryo Ishikawa of Japan acknowledges the gallery after sinking a birdie putt on the first green during the final round of the Bridgestone Invitational tournament at the Firestone Country Club on Aug. 8, 2010. The teenage pro finished tied for 53rd.

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Woods ready for Bridgestone Invitational

AKRON, United States - Tiger Woods speaks at a press conference at the Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio, on Aug. 4, 2010, a day before the start of the Bridgestone Invitational golf tournament.

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Ishikawa gears up for Bridgestone Invitational

AKRON, United States - Japanese golfer Ryo Ishikawa practices for the Bridgestone Invitational tournament at the Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio, on Aug. 3, 2010.

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Ishikawa gears up for Bridgestone Invitational

AKRON, United States - Japanese golfer Ryo Ishikawa (C) talks with compatriot Katsumasa Miyamoto during a practice session at the Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio, on Aug. 3, 2010, before the opening of the Bridgestone Invitational tournament.

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Ishikawa gears up for Bridgestone Invitational

AKRON, United States - Japanese golfer Ryo Ishikawa (C,R) is surrounded by fans after his practice round at the Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio, on Aug. 3, 2010, prior to the Bridgestone Invitational tournament.

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Ishikawa gears up for Bridgestone Invitational

AKRON, United States - Japanese golfer Ryo Ishikawa practices for the Bridgestone Invitational tournament at the Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio, on Aug. 3, 2010.

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Bridgestone cuts earnings forecast due to tire recall costs

TOKYO, Japan - Shigeo Watanabe, president of Bridgestone Corp., meets the press in Tokyo on Dec. 4. He said the company has cut its group earnings forecast for the current fiscal year through Dec. 31 due mainly to increased costs and losses connected to massive tire recalls at its U.S. unit, Bridgestone/Firestone Inc.

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Firestone orders recall of 768,000 Wilderness AT tires

TOKYO, Japan - Bridgeston Corp. President Shigeo Watanabe speaks to reporters at the company's head office in Tokyo's Chuo Ward on Oct. 5 after Bridgestone/Firestone Inc., the company's subsidiary in the United States, was ordered by the National Highway Transport Safety Authority to recall 768,000 Wilderness AT tires.

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Bridgestone to close plant in wake of tire scandal

TOKYO, Japan - Shigeo Watanabe, president of Bridgestone Corp., Japan's biggest tire maker, speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on June 27 about the company's plan to shut down its Firestone plant in Decatur, Illinois, to help it recover from the tire recall scandal. He also said that the company will fall into the red on a parent-only basis in fiscal 2001 for the first time since 1961.

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Bridgestone says ending Ford tire sales 'wrenching decision'

TOKYO, Japan - Shigeo Watanabe, president of Bridgestone Corp., meets the press at the company's head office in Tokyo's Chuo Ward on May 22, a day after its U.S. unit, Bridgestone/Firestone, announced it would end almost 100 years of supplying tires to Ford Motor Co.

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Bridgestone chief to resign following tire recall

TOKYO, Japan - Yoichiro Kaizaki, president of Bridgestone Corp., speaks at a news conference in Tokyo on Jan. 11. Kaizaki said he will resign apparently to take responsibility for deteriorating business following a recall of millions of defective tires last summer made by Bridgestone/Firestone Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of the Japanese tire maker.

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Bridgestone to face $900 mil. group loss on tire recall

TOKYO, Japan - Yoichiro Kaizaki, president of Bridgestone Corp., meets the press at the company's head office in Tokyo on Dec. 5. He said his company expects to incur a consolidated special loss of $900 million in the year ending in December due to the cost of a tire recall scandal involving its U.S. subsidiary Bridgestone/Firestone Inc.

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Ford should also be blamed for deaths: Bridgestone

TOKYO, Japan - Yoichiro Kaizaki, president of tire maker Bridgestone Corp., met the press in Tokyo on Oct. 23 and suggested that Ford Motor Co. is partly responsible for highway deaths in the United States involving Ford's sport-utility vehicles and tires made by Bridgestone/Firestone Inc. His comments countered repeated arguments by Ford that tires were the cause of the accidents.

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Logo - Monaco

Logo of FIRESTONE, on Avril 25, 2021 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bridgestone cuts earnings forecast due to tire recall costs

TOKYO, Japan - Shigeo Watanabe, president of Bridgestone Corp., meets the press in Tokyo on Dec. 4. He said the company has cut its group earnings forecast for the current fiscal year through Dec. 31 due mainly to increased costs and losses connected to massive tire recalls at its U.S. unit, Bridgestone/Firestone Inc.

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The Last Days (1998)

Renee Firestone Characters: Herself (Holocaust survivor) (as Renee Firestone) Film: The Last Days (1998) Director: James Moll 23 October 1998 Date: 23 October 1998

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The Last Days (1998)

James Moll & Renee Firestone Characters: & Herself (Holocaust survivor) (as Renee Firestone) Film: The Last Days (1998) Director: James Moll 23 October 1998 Date: 23 October 1998

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Oda makes solid start at Bridgestone Invitational

Komei Oda hits a bunker shot on the 14th hole during the first round of the Bridgestone Invitational at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio, on Aug. 6, 2015. The 2014 money leader in Japan tied for sixth with a 2-under-par 68, three strokes off the pace of New Zealand's Danny Lee. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ishikawa lackluster in Bridgestone Invitational

AKRON, United States - Ryo Ishikawa of Japan hits his second shot on the 16th hole during the final round of the Bridgestone Invitational tournament at the Firestone Country Club on Aug. 8, 2010. The teenage pro finished tied for 53rd. (Kyodo)

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Ishikawa lackluster in Bridgestone Invitational

AKRON, United States - Ryo Ishikawa of Japan pumps his fist after seeing his second shot reaching the 16th green during the final round of the Bridgestone Invitational tournament at the Firestone Country Club on Aug. 8, 2010. The teenage pro finished tied for 53rd. (Kyodo)

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Ishikawa lackluster in Bridgestone Invitational

AKRON, United States - Ryo Ishikawa of Japan acknowledges the gallery after sinking a birdie putt on the first green during the final round of the Bridgestone Invitational tournament at the Firestone Country Club on Aug. 8, 2010. The teenage pro finished tied for 53rd. (Kyodo)

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Ishikawa gears up for Bridgestone Invitational

AKRON, United States - Japanese golfer Ryo Ishikawa (C,R) is surrounded by fans after his practice round at the Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio, on Aug. 3, 2010, prior to the Bridgestone Invitational tournament. (Kyodo)

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Scott wins Bridgestone Invitational

AKRON, United States - Adam Scott of Australia smiles with the championship trophy after winning the Bridgestone Invitational at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio, on Aug. 7, 2011. Scott earned his eighth career title on the tour with a 17-under 263. (Kyodo)

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Mahan wins Bridgestone Invitational

AKRON, United States - Hunter Mahan of the United States holds up the trophy after winning the Bridgestone Invitational golf tournament at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio, on Aug. 8, 2010. Mahan finished at 12-under 268. (Kyodo)

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Woods lackluster in Bridgestone Invitational

AKRON, United States - Tiger Woods of the United States appears dejected after finishing tied for 78th at 18-over, both all-time lows in his professional career, at the Bridgestone Invitational golf tournament at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio, on Aug. 8, 2010. (Kyodo)