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Baseball: Perfect game ball to be displayed at U.S. Hall of Fame museum

Baseball: Perfect game ball to be displayed at U.S. Hall of Fame museum

Photo taken on March 16, 2025, at Tokyo Dome in the Japanese capital shows the ball then Lotte Marines pitcher Roki Sasaki threw when he achieved a perfect game against the Orix Buffaloes on April 10, 2022. The ball will be displayed at the U.S. National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, New York, during a special exhibition themed on transpacific baseball exchanges starting in July 2025. (Pool photo)

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Giant panda Tantan's 27th birthday

Giant panda Tantan's 27th birthday

Giant panda Tantan, whose return to China in July 2020 was pushed back to the end of 2022 by the coronavirus pandemic and declining health from old age, turns 27, over 80 in human years, on Sept. 16, 2022. Tantan is a longtime resident of Oji Zoo in Kobe in Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan.

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Giant panda Tantan's 27th birthday

Giant panda Tantan's 27th birthday

Giant panda Tantan, whose return to China in July 2020 was pushed back to the end of 2022 by the coronavirus pandemic and declining health from old age, turns 27, over 80 in human years, on Sept. 16, 2022. Tantan is a longtime resident of Oji Zoo in Kobe in Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan.

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Sand cat at Japanese zoo

Sand cat at Japanese zoo

A sand cat is pictured at the Nasu Animal Kingdom zoo in the Tochigi Prefecture town of Nasu, eastern Japan, on July 16, 2022.

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Sand cat at Japanese zoo

Sand cat at Japanese zoo

A sand cat is pictured at the Nasu Animal Kingdom zoo in the Tochigi Prefecture town of Nasu, eastern Japan, on July 16, 2022.

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Athletics: World championships in Oregon

Athletics: World championships in Oregon

Pawel Fajdek of Poland competes en route to winning the men's hammer throw final at the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, on July 16, 2022.

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Athletics: World championships in Oregon

Athletics: World championships in Oregon

Chase Ealey of the United States competes en route to winning the women's shot put final at the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, on July 16, 2022.

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Athletics: World championships in Oregon

Athletics: World championships in Oregon

Fred Kerley (C) of the United States celebrates after winning the final of the men's 100-meter run at the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, on July 16, 2022, alongside compatriots Marvin Bracy (R) and Trayvon Bromell, who finished second and third, respectively.

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Athletics: World championships in Oregon

Athletics: World championships in Oregon

Fred Kerley (front) of the United States wins the final of the men's 100-meter run at the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, on July 16, 2022. (Pool photo)

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Athletics: World championships in Oregon

Athletics: World championships in Oregon

Fred Kerley (far L) of the United States wins the final of the men's 100-meter run at the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, on July 16, 2022.

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Athletics: World championships in Oregon

Athletics: World championships in Oregon

Fred Kerley (4th from R) of the United States wins the final of the men's 100-meter run at the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, on July 16, 2022. (Pool photo)

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Athletics: World championships in Oregon

Athletics: World championships in Oregon

Fred Kerley (far L) of the United States wins the final of the men's 100-meter run at the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, on July 16, 2022.

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Athletics: World championships in Oregon

Athletics: World championships in Oregon

Fred Kerley of the United States celebrates after winning the final of the men's 100-meter run at the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, on July 16, 2022. (Pool photo)

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Athletics: World championships in Oregon

Athletics: World championships in Oregon

Abdul Hakim Sani Brown of Japan finishes seventh in the final of the men's 100-meter run at the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, on July 16, 2022. Sani Brown became the first Japanese ever to reach the event's final at the world championships.

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Athletics: World championships in Oregon

Athletics: World championships in Oregon

Abdul Hakim Sani Brown of Japan is pictured after finishing seventh in the final of the men's 100-meter run at the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, on July 16, 2022. Sani Brown became the first Japanese ever to reach the event's final at the world championships. (Pool photo)

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Athletics: World championships in Oregon

Athletics: World championships in Oregon

Abdul Hakim Sani Brown of Japan finishes seventh in the final of the men's 100-meter run at the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, on July 16, 2022. Sani Brown became the first Japanese ever to reach the event's final at the world championships.

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Athletics: World championships in Oregon

Athletics: World championships in Oregon

Abdul Hakim Sani Brown of Japan is pictured after finishing seventh in the final of the men's 100-meter run at the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, on July 16, 2022. Sani Brown became the first Japanese ever to reach the event's final at the world championships. (Pool photo)

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Athletics: World championships in Oregon

Athletics: World championships in Oregon

Abdul Hakim Sani Brown of Japan is pictured after finishing seventh in the final of the men's 100-meter run at the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, on July 16, 2022. Sani Brown became the first Japanese ever to reach the event's final at the world championships. (Pool photo)

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Angels

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Angels

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a single in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on July 16, 2022, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Angels

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Angels

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a single in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on July 16, 2022, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Angels

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Angels

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a single in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on July 16, 2022, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Angels

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Angels

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a single in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on July 16, 2022, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Angels

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Angels

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a single in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on July 16, 2022, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Angels

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Angels

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels hits a single off Julio Urias of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the sixth inning of a baseball game at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on July 16, 2022.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Angels

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Angels

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a single in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on July 16, 2022, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Angels

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Angels

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels hits a single off Julio Urias of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the sixth inning of a baseball game at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on July 16, 2022.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Angels

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Angels

Los Angeles Angels two-way player Shohei Ohtani (L) and interim manager Phil Nevin are pictured during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on July 16, 2022, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Angels

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Angels

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a single in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on July 16, 2022, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Angels

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Angels

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a single in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on July 16, 2022, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California.

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Golf: British Open

Golf: British Open

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan hits his second shot on the first hole during the third round of the British Open golf championship on July 16, 2022, on the Old Course at St. Andrews, Scotland.

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Golf: British Open

Golf: British Open

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan walks on the sixth green after missing a putt during the third round of the British Open golf championship on July 16, 2022, on the Old Course at St. Andrews, Scotland.

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Golf: British Open

Golf: British Open

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan (C) hits his tee shot on the 18th hole during the third round of the British Open golf championship on July 16, 2022, on the Old Course at St. Andrews, Scotland.

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Golf: British Open

Golf: British Open

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan hits off the sixth tee during the third round of the British Open golf championship on July 16, 2022, on the Old Course at St. Andrews, Scotland.

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Golf: British Open

Golf: British Open

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan plays a shot on the 15th hole during the third round of the British Open golf championship on July 16, 2022, on the Old Course at St. Andrews, Scotland.

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Golf: British Open

Golf: British Open

Cameron Young of the United States hits off the seventh tee during the third round of the British Open golf championship on July 16, 2022, on the Old Course at St. Andrews, Scotland.

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Golf: British Open

Golf: British Open

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan hits his tee shot on the 11th hole during the third round of the British Open golf championship on July 16, 2022, on the Old Course at St. Andrews, Scotland.

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Golf: British Open

Golf: British Open

Cameron Smith of Australia hits his tee shot on the seventh hole during the third round of the British Open golf championship on July 16, 2022, on the Old Course at St. Andrews, Scotland.

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Golf: British Open

Golf: British Open

Viktor Hovland of Norway hits his tee shot on the seventh hole during the third round of the British Open golf championship on July 16, 2022, on the Old Course at St. Andrews, Scotland.

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Golf: British Open

Golf: British Open

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan hits his third shot on the sixth hole during the third round of the British Open golf championship on July 16, 2022, on the Old Course at St. Andrews, Scotland.

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Golf: British Open

Golf: British Open

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland hits off the seventh tee during the third round of the British Open golf championship on July 16, 2022, on the Old Course at St. Andrews, Scotland.

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Golf: British Open

Golf: British Open

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan hits his tee shot on the fifth hole during the third round of the British Open golf championship on July 16, 2022, on the Old Course at St. Andrews, Scotland.

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Golf: British Open

Golf: British Open

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan hits his tee shot on the second hole during the third round of the British Open golf championship on July 16, 2022, on the Old Course at St. Andrews, Scotland.

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Golf: British Open

Golf: British Open

Japanese golfer Hideki Matsuyama (R) and his caddie are pictured on the 18th hole during the third round of the British Open golf championship on July 16, 2022, on the Old Course at St. Andrews, Scotland.

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Golf: British Open

Golf: British Open

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan plays a shot on the 18th hole during the third round of the British Open golf championship on July 16, 2022, on the Old Course at St. Andrews, Scotland.

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Athletics: World championships in Oregon

Athletics: World championships in Oregon

Abdul Hakim Sani Brown of Japan finishes seventh in the final of the men's 100-meter run at the world athletics championships in Eugene, Oregon, on July 16, 2022. Sani Brown became the first Japanese ever to reach the event's final at the world championships.

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Athletics: World championships in Oregon

Athletics: World championships in Oregon

Abdul Hakim Sani Brown of Japan runs in the final of the men's 100 meters at the world athletics championships in Eugene, Oregon, on July 16, 2022. Sani Brown became the first Japanese ever to reach the event's final at the world championships.

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Athletics: World championships in Oregon

Athletics: World championships in Oregon

Abdul Hakim Sani Brown of Japan (C) runs in a semifinal of the men's 100 meters at the world athletics championships in Eugene, Oregon, on July 16, 2022. Sani Brown became the first Japanese ever to qualify for the event's final at the world championships. (Pool photo)

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Athletics: World championships in Oregon

Athletics: World championships in Oregon

Abdul Hakim Sani Brown of Japan (R) finishes seventh in the final of the men's 100-meter run at the world athletics championships in Eugene, Oregon, on July 16, 2022. Sani Brown became the first Japanese ever to reach the event's final at the world championships. (Pool photo)

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Athletics: World championships in Oregon

Athletics: World championships in Oregon

Abdul Hakim Sani Brown of Japan runs in a semifinal of the men's 100 meters at the world athletics championships in Eugene, Oregon, on July 16, 2022. Sani Brown became the first Japanese ever to qualify for the event's final at the world championships.

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Athletics: World championships in Oregon

Athletics: World championships in Oregon

Abdul Hakim Sani Brown of Japan runs in a semifinal of the men's 100 meters at the world athletics championships in Eugene, Oregon, on July 16, 2022. Sani Brown became the first Japanese ever to qualify for the event's final at the world championships. (Pool photo)

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