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Japan baseball 'big daddy' Osawa dies

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken July 2005 shows Keiji Osawa, former manager of the Nippon Ham Fighters professional baseball club, better known by his nickname ''oyabun,'' or big daddy, who died of cancer on Oct. 7, 2010, at age 78.

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Murder suspect detained in Peru

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Ricardo Moises Diaz Sanchez is transferred in Lima on July 7, 2010, after being detained by Peruvian police on suspicion of committing murder in Japan in 2001.

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Murder suspect detained in Peru

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Ricardo Moises Diaz Sanchez is transferred in Lima on July 7, 2010, after being detained by Peruvian police on suspicion of committing murder in Japan in 2001.

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Spain reach World Cup final

DURBAN, South Africa - Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas kicks clear during a World Cup semifinal against Germany at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on July 7, 2010. Spain won 1-0 to advance to the final against the Netherlands.

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Spain beat Germany to reach World Cup final

DURBAN, South Africa - Spain defender Carles Puyol (R) holds off Germany midfielder Mesut Oezil during a World Cup semifinal at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on July 7, 2010. Spain won 1-0 to advance to the final against the Netherlands.

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Spain beat Germany to reach World Cup final

DURBAN, South Africa - German players leave the pitch dejected after their 1-0 loss to Spain in a World Cup semifinal at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on July 7, 2010.

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Spain beat Germany to reach World Cup final

DURBAN, South Africa - Spain's Carles Puyol (L) celebrates with teammate Gerard Pique after scoring the decisive goal against Germany in the 73rd minute of a World Cup semifinal at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on July 7, 2010. Spain won 1-0 to advance to the final against the Netherlands.

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Spain reach World Cup final

DURBAN, South Africa - Spain players pose for a team photo ahead of their World Cup semifinal against Germany at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on July 7, 2010. Spain won 1-0 to advance to the final against the Netherlands.

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Spain beat Germany to reach World Cup final

DURBAN, South Africa - Spain defender Gerard Pique (top, 3) celebrates with teammates after the team beat Germany 1-0 in a World Cup semifinal at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on July 7, 2010. Spain advanced to the final against the Netherlands.

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Spain beat Germany to reach World Cup final

DURBAN, South Africa - Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas (R, back) and defenders Carles Puyol (5), Joan Capdevila (11) and Gerard Pique (3) celebrate their victory in a World Cup semifinal against Germany at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on July 7, 2010. Spain won 1-0 to advance to the final against the Netherlands.

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Spain beat Germany to reach World Cup final

DURBAN, South Africa - Germany midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger falls on his knees after the team lost to Spain 1-0 in a World Cup semifinal at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on July 7, 2010.

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Spain beat Germany to reach World Cup final

DURBAN, South Africa - Germany striker Miroslav Klose (L) takes in his team's loss as Spain players celebrate their victory in a World Cup semifinal at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on July 7, 2010. Spain won 1-0 to advance to the final against the Netherlands.

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Hakuho at practice ahead of Nagoya tourney

NAGOYA, Japan - Mongolian sumo grand champion Hakuho (L) practices with rank-and-filer Mokonami in Nagoya, central Japan, on July 7, 2010, ahead of the July 11-25 Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament. Hakuho is the lone yokozuna at a time when the traditional Japanese sport has been shaken by a baseball gambling scandal.

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Spain beat Germany to reach World Cup final

DURBAN, South Africa - Spain defender Carles Puyol (first from L) is congratulated by teammates after scoring the decisive goal against Germany in the 73rd minute of a World Cup semifinal at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on July 7, 2010. Spain won 1-0 to advance to the final against the Netherlands.

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Spain beat Germany to reach World Cup final

DURBAN, South Africa - Spain defender Carles Puyol (C) is congratulated by teammates after scoring the decisive goal against Germany in the 73rd minute of a World Cup semifinal at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on July 7, 2010. Spain won 1-0 to advance to the final against the Netherlands.

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Angels' Matsui hitless against White Sox

CHICAGO, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui reacts after flying to center during the eighth inning of a game against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago on July 7, 2010. Matsui went 0-for-2 in the team's 5-2 loss.

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Spain beat Germany to reach World Cup final

DURBAN, South Africa - Spain defender Carles Puyol (4th from L, on knees) heads the decisive goal past Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer in the 73rd minute of a World Cup semifinal at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on July 7, 2010. Spain won 1-0 to advance to the final against the Netherlands.

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Spain beat Germany to reach World Cup final

DURBAN, South Africa - Spain defender Carles Puyol (3rd from R) is congratulated by teammates after scoring the decisive goal against Germany in the 73rd minute of a World Cup semifinal at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on July 7, 2010. Spain won 1-0 to advance to the final against the Netherlands.

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Spain beat Germany to reach World Cup final

DURBAN, South Africa - Spain defender Gerard Pique (L) shoots past Germany striker Miroslav Klose during a World Cup semifinal at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on July 7, 2010. Spain won 1-0 to advance to the final against the Netherlands.

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Mariners' Ichiro 1-for-5 against Royals

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki runs to first after hitting an infield single to second in the third inning of a game against the Kansas City Royals at Safeco Field in Seattle on July 7, 2010, extending his hitting streak to nine games. Ichiro went 1-for-5 in a 3-7 loss.

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Spain beat Germany to reach World Cup final

DURBAN, South Africa - Germany striker Miroslav Klose (L) tries to find a way past Spain midfielder Sergio Busquets during a World Cup semifinal at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on July 7, 2010. Spain won 1-0 to advance to the final against the Netherlands.

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Dodgers' Kuroda takes loss

LOS ANGELES, United States - Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Hiroki Kuroda starts in a game against the Florida Marlins at Dodgers Stadium on July 7, 2010. Kuroda suffered his seventh loss this season, giving up four runs in seven innings as his team lost 0-4.

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Angels' Matsui hitless

CHICAGO, United States - Hideki Matsui of the Los Angeles Angels grounds out to first in the fourth inning of a game against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field on July 7, 2010. Matsui went 0-for-2 in a 2-5 loss.

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Mariners' Ichiro 1-for-5 against Royals

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki takes to the field in the first inning of a game against the Kansas City Royals at Safeco Field in Seattle on July 7, 2010, extending his hitting streak to nine games. Ichiro went 1-for-5 in a 3-7 loss.

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Mariners' Ichiro 1-for-5 against Royals

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki hits an infield single to second in the third inning of a game against the Kansas City Royals at Safeco Field in Seattle on July 7, 2010, extending his hitting streak to nine games. Ichiro went 1-for-5 in a 3-7 loss.

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Matsui prepares for game

CHICAGO, United States - Los Angeles Angels' Hideki Matsui takes it easy during practice before a game against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago on July 7, 2010.

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Ishikawa gears up for Scottish Open

GLASGOW, Scotland - Ryo Ishikawa of Japan plays out of the rough during a pro-am match at the Loch Lomond Golf Club in Glasgow on July 7, 2010, ahead of the Scottish Open golf tournament.

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Ishikawa gears up for Scottish Open

GLASGOW, Scotland - Ryo Ishikawa of Japan hits a shot during a pro-am match at the Loch Lomond Golf Club in Glasgow on July 7, 2010, ahead of the Scottish Open golf tournament.

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Spain beat Germany to reach World Cup final

DURBAN, South Africa - Spain defender Carles Puyol (5) is congratulated by teammates after heading Spain into the lead against Germany in the 73rd minute of their World Cup semifinal at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on July 7, 2010. Spain won 1-0 and advanced for the first time to the final of the tournament.

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Ishikawa gears up for Scottish Open

GLASGOW, Scotland - Ryo Ishikawa of Japan signs an autograph at the Loch Lomond Golf Club in Glasgow on July 7, 2010, ahead of the Scottish Open golf tournament.

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Spain beat Germany to reach World Cup final

DURBAN, South Africa - A Germany supporter is downcast after Germany was defeated by Spain 1-0 in a World Cup semifinal at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on July 7, 2010.

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Spain beat Germany to reach World Cup final

DURBAN, South Africa - Germany coach Joachim Loew walks on the pitch of Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on July 7, 2010. Germany were beaten by Spain 1-0 in a World Cup semifinal.

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Spain beat Germany to reach World Cup final

DURBAN, South Africa - Germany players line up before their World Cup semifinal against Spain at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on July 7, 2010. Spain beat Germany 1-0 to advance to the final against the Netherlands.

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Spain beat Germany to reach World Cup final

DURBAN, South Africa - Germany midfielder Mesut Oezil makes for goal during the first half of the World Cup semifinal against Spain at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on July 7, 2010. Spain beat Germany 1-0 to advance to the final against the Netherlands.

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Spain beat Germany to reach World Cup final

DURBAN, South Africa - Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer stares at the ball after being beaten by a header from Spain defender Carles Puyol in the 73rd minute of their World Cup semifinal at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on July 7, 2010. Spain won 1-0 and advanced for the first time to the final of the tournament.

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Spain beat Germany to reach World Cup final

DURBAN, South Africa - Germany midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger looks for options during the first half of a World Cup semifinal at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on July 7, 2010. Germany lost 1-0.

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Spain beat Germany to reach World Cup final

DURBAN, South Africa - Spain midfielder Xabi Alonso (14) and Germany forward Miroslav Klose (L) challenge for the ball during the first half of their World Cup semifinal at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on July 7, 2010. On the right is Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas. Spain beat Germany 1-0 to advance to the final against the Netherlands.

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Spain beat Germany to reach World Cup final

DURBAN, South Africa - Guards escort a supporter holding a vuvuzela horn from the pitch during the first half of the World Cup semifinal between Germany and Spain at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on July 7, 2010. The game was won 1-0 by Spain.

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Spain beat Germany to reach World Cup final

DURBAN, South Africa - Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas (back C) punches the ball clear during the first half of the World Cup semifinal against Germany at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on July 7, 2010. Spain beat Germany 1-0 to advance to the final against the Netherlands.

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Spain beat Germany to reach World Cup final

DURBAN, South Africa - Germany defender Per Mertesacker (L) remains on the bench after his side lost in the World Cup semifinal against Spain at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on July 7, 2010. Spain beat Germany 1-0 to advance to the final against the Netherlands.

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Spain beat Germany to reach World Cup final

DURBAN, South Africa - (from L) Spain defender Carles Puyol, Germany midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger and Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas compete for the ball during the first half of their World Cup semifinal at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on July 7, 2010. Spain beat Germany 1-0 to advance to the final against the Netherlands.

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Spain beat Germany to reach World Cup final

DURBAN, South Africa - Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque (L) talks to forward Fernando Torres before Torres enters the field during the second half of the World Cup semifinal against Germany at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on July 7, 2010. Spain beat Germany 1-0 to advance to the final against the Netherlands.

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Spain beat Germany to reach World Cup final

DURBAN, South Africa - Germany midfielder Mesut Oezil (8) and Spain defender Carles Puyol (5) compete for the ball during the second half of the World Cup semifinal at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on July 7, 2010. Spain beat Germany 1-0 to advance to the final against the Netherlands.

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Spain beat Germany to reach World Cup final

DURBAN, South Africa - Spain striker David Villa (C) and midfielder Xavi (8) hug each other after Spain beat Germany 1-0 in their World Cup semifinal at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on July 7, 2010. Spain advanced for the first time to the final of the tournament.

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Spain beat Germany to reach World Cup final

DURBAN, South Africa - Germany midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger (7) and Spain midfielder Xavi (8) compete for the ball during the second half of the World Cup semifinal at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on July 7, 2010. Spain beat Germany 1-0 to advance to the final against the Netherlands.

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Spain beat Germany to reach World Cup final

DURBAN, South Africa - Spain midfielder Xavi (8) and Germany midfielder Toni Kroos (18) compete for the ball during the second half of the World Cup semifinal at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on July 7, 2010. Spain beat Germany 1-0 to advance to the final against the Netherlands.

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Spain beat Germany to reach World Cup final

DURBAN, South Africa - Spain forward David Villa (L) shoots during the first half of the World Cup semifinal at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on July 7, 2010. On the right is Germany defender Arne Friedrich (3). Spain beat Germany 1-0 to advance to the final against the Netherlands.

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Spain beat Germany to reach World Cup final

DURBAN, South Africa - Germany midfielder Mesut Oezil (8) and Spain midfielder Andres Iniesta (6) compete for the ball during the second half of the World Cup semifinal at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on July 7, 2010. Spain beat Germany 1-0 to advance to the final against the Netherlands.

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Spain beat Germany to reach World Cup final

DURBAN, South Africa - Germany forward Miroslav Klose (11) is sent flying after being tackled by Spain defender Carles Puyol (5) during the first half of their World Cup semifinal at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on July 7, 2010. Spain beat Germany 1-0 to advance to the final against the Netherlands.

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Spain beat Germany to reach World Cup final

DURBAN, South Africa - Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer and Spain forward David Villa (7) tangle after Neuer cleared Villa's shot during the first half of their World Cup semifinal at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on July 7, 2010. Spain beat Germany 1-0 to advance to the final against the Netherlands.