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Football: Pogba returns to pitch

Football: Pogba returns to pitch

Monaco's Paul Pogba meets the press after playing in a Ligue 1 football match against Stade Rennes in Rennes, France, on Nov. 22, 2025. The 32-year-old French midfielder, a former Manchester United and Juventus star, returned to the pitch for the first time in more than two years following a doping ban.

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Baseball: World Series

Baseball: World Series

Los Angeles Dodgers part-owner Magic Johnson throws the ceremonial first pitch ahead of Game 5 of the MLB World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays on Oct. 29, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

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Baseball: World Series

Baseball: World Series

Los Angeles Dodgers part-owner Magic Johnson (R) poses for a photo with Mookie Betts after throwing the ceremonial first pitch ahead of Game 5 of the MLB World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays on Oct. 29, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

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Baseball: World Series

Baseball: World Series

Los Angeles Dodgers part-owner Magic Johnson prepares to throw a ceremonial first pitch ahead of Game 5 of the MLB World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays on Oct. 29, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

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Baseball: World Series

Baseball: World Series

Davis Schneider of the Toronto Blue Jays hits a leadoff home run on Los Angeles Dodgers starter Blake Snell's first pitch in Game 5 of the MLB World Series on Oct. 29, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

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Baseball: World Series

Baseball: World Series

Former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Hideo Nomo throws the ceremonial first pitch ahead of Game 3 of the MLB World Series between the Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Oct. 27, 2025.

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Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles FC forward Son Heung Min (R) poses for a photo with Freddie Freeman of the Los Angeles Dodgers after throwing a ceremonial first pitch ahead of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds on Aug. 27, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

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Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Football Club forward Son Heung Min waves before throwing the ceremonial first pitch ahead of a baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Los Angeles Dodgers on Aug. 27, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

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Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Football Club forward Son Heung Min throws the ceremonial first pitch ahead of a baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Los Angeles Dodgers on Aug. 27, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

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Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

V (L), a member of the K-pop band BTS, chats with Yoshinobu Yamamoto of the Los Angeles Dodgers as they perform as pitcher and catcher, respectively, for his ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 25, 2025.

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Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

V, a member of the K-pop band BTS, poses before throwing the ceremonial first pitch ahead of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 25, 2025.

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Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

V (L), a member of the K-pop band BTS, shakes hands with Yoshinobu Yamamoto of the Los Angeles Dodgers as they perform as pitcher and catcher, respectively, in his ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 25, 2025.

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Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

V (L), a member of the K-pop band BTS, hugs Yoshinobu Yamamoto of the Los Angeles Dodgers as they perform as pitcher and catcher, respectively, in his ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 25, 2025.

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Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

V (L), a member of the K-pop band BTS, shakes hands with Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts after throwing the ceremonial first pitch ahead of a baseball game between the Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 25, 2025.

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Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

V, a member of the K-pop band BTS, delivers the ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 25, 2025.

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Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

V, a member of the K-pop band BTS, delivers the ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 25, 2025.

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Baseball: Cardinals vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Cardinals vs. Dodgers

American figure skater Ilia Malinin performs a flip before throwing the ceremonial first pitch ahead of a baseball game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Los Angeles Dodgers on Aug. 6, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

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Baseball: Cardinals vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Cardinals vs. Dodgers

American figure skater Ilia Malinin performs a flip before throwing the ceremonial first pitch ahead of a baseball game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Los Angeles Dodgers on Aug. 6, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

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Baseball: Cardinals vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Cardinals vs. Dodgers

American figure skater Ilia Malinin performs a flip before throwing the ceremonial first pitch ahead of a baseball game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Los Angeles Dodgers on Aug. 6, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Dodgers

Baseball: White Sox vs. Dodgers

Actor Emily Rudd, playing the role of Nami in live action "One Piece," throws out the ceremonial first pitch at "One Piece Night" at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 3, 2025, ahead of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago White Sox.

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Baseball: Padres vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Padres vs. Dodgers

Former Spain men's football team defender Sergio Ramos throws the ceremonial first pitch ahead of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres on June 18, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

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Baseball: Padres vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Padres vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani is pictured before starting in a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 16, 2025. Ohtani will pitch in an MLB game for the first time since August 2023 and make his first mound appearance in Dodger blue, following right elbow surgery in September 2023.

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Baseball: Padres vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Padres vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani is pictured before starting in a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 16, 2025. Ohtani will pitch in an MLB game for the first time since August 2023 and make his first mound appearance in Dodger blue, following right elbow surgery in September 2023.

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Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Gov. Denny Tamaki of Japan's Okinawa Prefecture throws the ceremonial first pitch ahead of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 14, 2025. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts caught the ball.

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Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Gov. Denny Tamaki of Japan's Okinawa Prefecture throws the ceremonial first pitch ahead of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 14, 2025. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts caught the ball.

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Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Gov. Denny Tamaki of Japan's Okinawa Prefecture throws the ceremonial first pitch ahead of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 14, 2025. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts caught the ball.

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Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Gov. Denny Tamaki of Japan's Okinawa Prefecture throws the ceremonial first pitch ahead of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 14, 2025. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts caught the ball.

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Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Gov. Denny Tamaki of Japan's Okinawa Prefecture is pictured after throwing the ceremonial first pitch ahead of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 14, 2025.

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Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Gov. Denny Tamaki (L) of Japan's Okinawa Prefecture is pictured after throwing the ceremonial first pitch ahead of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 14, 2025. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (R) caught the ball.

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Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Gov. Denny Tamaki of Japan's Okinawa Prefecture throws the ceremonial first pitch ahead of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 14, 2025. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts caught the ball.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Mets

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Mets

New York Mets starter Kodai Senga throws his first pitch against Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani in the first inning of a baseball game on May 25, 2025, at Citi Field in New York.

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Baseball: Ohtani throws live batting practice

Baseball: Ohtani throws live batting practice

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani smiles after fielding a hit following a pitch during his first live batting practice since undergoing his second major elbow surgery in September 2023, ahead of a baseball game against the New York Mets on May 25, 2025, at Citi Field in New York.

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Baseball: Ohtani throws live batting practice

Baseball: Ohtani throws live batting practice

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani smiles after fielding a hit following a pitch during his first live batting practice since undergoing his second major elbow surgery in September 2023, ahead of a baseball game against the New York Mets on May 25, 2025, at Citi Field in New York.

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Baseball: ex-big leaguer Matsui at NPB minor league game

Baseball: ex-big leaguer Matsui at NPB minor league game

Former New York Yankees slugger Hideki Matsui throws a ceremonial first pitch in a Nippon Professional Baseball minor league game between the Yomiuri Giants and the DeNA BayStars on May 7, 2025, in Inagi, western Tokyo.

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UEFA Champions League - Arsenal v Paris Saint-Germain

UEFA Champions League - Arsenal v Paris Saint-Germain

Bukayo Saka enters the pitch prior the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Semi Final first Leg match between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain at Arsenal Emirate Stadium on April 29, 2025 in London, UK. Photo by Lounis Tiar/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Japanese artist Takashi Murakami celebrates after throwing the ceremonial first pitch ahead of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Miami Marlins on April 28, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki caught the ball.

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Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Japanese artist Takashi Murakami throws the ceremonial first pitch ahead of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Miami Marlins on April 28, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

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Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Japanese artist Takashi Murakami is pictured after throwing the ceremonial first pitch ahead of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Miami Marlins on April 28, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

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Baseball: Pirates vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Pirates vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani returns to the plate after avoiding a high pitch in the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on April 27, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

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Baseball: Pirates vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Pirates vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani avoids a pitch in the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on April 27, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

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Baseball: Pirates vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Pirates vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani avoids a pitch in the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on April 27, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Nationals

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Nationals

Hideaki Omura, governor of Japan's Aichi Prefecture, throws the ceremonial first pitch ahead of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Washington Nationals on April 7, 2025, at Nationals Park in Washington.

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Football: World Cup qualifier

Football: World Cup qualifier

Japan's Takefusa Kubo lies on the pitch in the first half of a 2026 football World Cup final-round Asian qualifier against Saudi Arabia at Saitama Stadium in Saitama, eastern Japan, on March 25, 2025.

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Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

Former MLB player Koji Uehara (L) shakes hands with Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga after throwing the ceremonial first pitch ahead of the second game of MLB's two-game, season-opening Tokyo Series between the Cubs and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Tokyo Dome on March 19, 2025.

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Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

Former MLB player Koji Uehara throws the ceremonial first pitch ahead of the second game of MLB's two-game, season-opening Tokyo Series between the Chicago Cubs and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Tokyo Dome on March 19, 2025.

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Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

Hawaiian-born former sumo wrestler Konishiki throws the ceremonial first pitch before the first game of MLB's two-game, season-opening Tokyo Series between the Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs at Tokyo Dome on March 18, 2025.

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Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

Former Chicago Cubs player Kosuke Fukudome throws the ceremonial first pitch before the first game of MLB's two-game, season-opening Tokyo Series between the Cubs and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Tokyo Dome on March 18, 2025.

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Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga (R) catches former Cubs and Yomiuri Giants pitcher Hisanori Takahashi's ceremonial first pitch before an exhibition game between the Cubs and the Giants at Tokyo Dome on March 16, 2025, ahead of Major League Baseball's season-opening Tokyo Series between the Cubs and the Los Angeles Dodgers on March 18 and 19.

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Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga (L) and former Cubs and Yomiuri Giants pitcher Hisanori Takahashi shake hands after Takahashi threw the ceremonial first pitch before an exhibition game between the two teams at Tokyo Dome on March 16, 2025, ahead of Major League Baseball's season-opening Tokyo Series between the Cubs and the Los Angeles Dodgers on March 18 and 19.

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Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

Members of MISAMO, a subunit of K-pop girls group TWICE, throw the ceremonial first pitch before an exhibition game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Hanshin Tigers at Tokyo Dome on March 16, 2025, prior to Major League Baseball's season-opening Tokyo Series between the Cubs and the Los Angeles Dodgers on March 18 and 19.

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