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File - Gaetane Thiney Announces Her Retirement at The End of The Season

File Photo - Gaetane THINEY (FRA), Julie ERTZ (USA) during the FIFA Women's World Cup France v USA 1/4 match at Parc Des Princes stadium on June 28, 2019 in Paris, France. USA won 2-1. After a career spanning more than 20 years, Gaëtane Thiney has announced the end of her career as a professional footballer. The iconic 39-year-old captain of Paris FC will call time on her career in 2025, although she will still be playing in the final major matches for her club, including the league play-offs and the Coupe de France final against PSG. Voted best D1 player in 2012 and 2014, Thiney also made her mark on the history of the French national team, with 163 caps and 58 goals scored. Her last match in a blue shirt was in November 2019. Photo by Loic Baratoux/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Expanded US-Led Naval Task Force To Protect Red Sea Shipping

Handout photo dated June 2, 2012 shows the guided-missile destroyer USS James E. Williams (DDG 95) transits the Suez Canal. The Pentagon has convinced more than a half dozen allies to join a strengthened naval task force in the Red Sea amid mounting attacks by Iran-backed rebels on commercial shipping that have driven oil prices higher. More than 9mn barrels a day of oil shipments, or almost a tenth of global demand, pass through the Red Sea, making it one of the world’s busiest energy chokepoints. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Daniel J. Meshel via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Event celebrates China-CEEC cooperation held in Greek capital

STORY: Event celebrates China-CEEC cooperation held in Greek capital DATELINE: June 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:53 LOCATION: Athens CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBTIE 1 (English): XIAO JUNZHENG, Chinese Ambassador to Greece 3. SOUNDBTIE 2 (English): VASILIKI LOIZOU, Secretary-general of International Economic Relations at Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs STORYLINE: The China-Central and Eastern European Countries (CEECs) cooperation was celebrated at a reception held at the Chinese embassy in Athens on Thursday. Distinguished guests from all walks of life exchanged views on the vibrancy and prospects of this cooperation platform, which was launched in 2012 to promote business and investment relations between China and the region. SOUNDBTIE 1 (English): XIAO JUNZHENG, Chinese Ambassador to Greece "China will continue to promote high-quality development and high-level opening up, working hard to turn the achievements of Chinese modernization into new opportunities for the d

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UK celebrates annual Dragon Boat Festival

STORY: UK celebrates annual Dragon Boat Festival DATELINE: June 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:05:32 LOCATION: MANCHESTER, U.K. CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): ZHANG BONING, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of the dragon boat race 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CAMERON MAXWELL, Paddler, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer team 4. various of the dragon boat race 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): TRACEY, Spectator 6. various of the dragon boat race 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): PAUL DENNETT, Salford's mayor 8. various of performances to celebrate the festival 9. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): YANG HANXIN, Chairman, Xinhua Chinese Association STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): ZHANG BONING, Xinhua correspondent "Listen to the drumbeats and cheers! This is a dragon boat race heating up on Saturday in Salford, in Britain's Greater Manchester. With 40 amateur teams competing, this race is just one part of this year's UK Chinese Dragon Boat Festival." Launched in 2012, this event has gained popularity in the country and across Europe. As t

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Rwanda helps refugees beat adversity with job and business opportunities

STORY: Rwanda helps refugees beat adversity with job and business opportunities DATELINE: June 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:49 LOCATION: Kigali CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of refugee camps in Kigali, Rwanda 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Kinyarwanda): ESPERANCE MUSANGANIRE, DRC refugee in Kigeme refugee camp 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Kirundi): ALAIN GUSTAVE NGWIJE, Burundian refugee in Mahama refugee camp 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JEANNETTE UWIMANA, Acting project manager of "Jya Mbere" STORYLINE: Esperance Musanganire, a native of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), fled her war-torn homeland and arrived in Rwanda in 2012, in search of safety and a better future. Despite numerous challenges facing refugees like her, Musanganire is determined to rebuild her life and contribute positively to her new community in Kigeme refugee camp, in Nyamagabe, a district in Rwanda's Southern Province. Using savings from working at construction sites, she started with an initial capital of 20,000 Rwandan francs (about 17.6 U.S. dol

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CHINA-QINGHAI-TIBET-POWER SUPPLY PROJECT-MAINTENANCE(CN)

(230604) -- GOLMUD, June 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 2, 2023 shows a power transmission tower in Hoh Xil of northwest China's Qinghai Province. Since 2012, the State Grid's Qinghai Electricity Power Company would conduct its annual centralized maintenance of the Qinghai-Tibet grid interconnection project, whose grid lines are laid at the plateau with an average altitude of 4,500 meters. Low temperatures, lack of oxygen and strong winds on the plateau challenge the operation and maintenance of the grid. Over 420 workers would finish this year's maintenance work of 608-kilometer-long power transmission lines as well as the Qaidam Converter Station in 15 days recently. Over 10.5 billion kWh of electricity has been transferred to Tibet through the Qinghai-Tibet grid interconnection project, which was put into operation in 2011. (Xinhua/Zhang Hongxiang)

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Overseas returnee runs homestay in E China fishing village

STORY: Overseas returnee runs homestay in E China fishing village DATELINE: June 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:50 LOCATION: FUZHOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chen Ju and the village 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): CHEN JU, Overseas returnee 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): CHEN JU, Overseas returnee 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): CHEN JU, Overseas returnee 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): CHEN JU, Overseas returnee STORYLINE: Chen Ju, an overseas returnee who was born in Lianjiang County, east China's Fujian Province, quit his well-paid job in Tokyo and opened a B&B in the seaside village of Jiaonan after returning to his hometown in 2012. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): CHEN JU, Overseas returnee "I named my B&B 'Ya Le Ju,' which means the 'house of happiness' in our dialect. We designed it all by ourselves. The stairs look like waves rolling down. And this is a 'treasure' I picked up on the beach. It's so beautiful, but actually, it was just floating garbage in the sea." SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): CHEN JU, Overseas returnee "

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Tokyo Tower still popular after ending relay role

TOKYO, Japan - A view of the Japanese capital from the Tokyo Tower's special observatory deck on Dec. 12, 2014, includes Tokyo Skytree (far back) and the Toranomon Hills skyscraper (fore L). The tower, designated as a national cultural property in June 2013, remains a popular sightseeing spot, drawing some 2 million visitors annually to its observatory deck, even after ceding its role as a radiowave transmission tower to Tokyo Skytree in 2012.

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Tokyo Tower still popular after ending relay role

TOKYO, Japan - The Tokyo Tower is seen from the newly named Tokyo Tower street leading up to it in the Japanese capital on Dec. 18, 2014. The tower, designated as a national cultural property in June 2013, remains a popular sightseeing spot, drawing some 2 million visitors annually to its observatory deck, even after ceding its role as a radiowave transmission tower to Tokyo Skytree in 2012.

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Tokyo Tower still popular after ceding relay role

TOKYO, Japan - The Tokyo Tower is lit up beneath the evening sky in the Japanese capital on Dec. 12, 2014. The tower, designated as a national cultural property in June 2013, remains a popular sightseeing spot, drawing some 2 million visitors annually to its observatory deck, even after ceding its role as a radiowave transmission tower to Tokyo Skytree in 2012.

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London Olympics pool prior to downsizing

TOKYO, Japan - The London Aquatics Centre during the 2012 London Olympics at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park is shown in this file photo taken in June 2012. The two temporary spectator wings were deconstructed after the Games to reduce the capacity from 17,500 to 2,500 and minimize maintenance costs.

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Philippines-controlled islands in Spratlys

MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine national flag is hoisted at a Philippine military base on Panata Island in the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea on June 2, 2012.

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Serena Williams advances to 4th round at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Serena Williams of the United States plays against Zheng Jie of China in a women's singles third-round match at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in London on June 30, 2012. Williams advanced to the fourth round with a 6-7 (5), 6-2, 9-7 win.

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Rays' Price earns 11th win

ST. PETERSBURG, United States - Tampa Bay Rays left-hander David Price pitches during a game against the Detroit Tigers at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, on June 29, 2012. Price gave up two runs over seven innings to earn his American League-leading 11th win in the Rays' 4-2 victory.

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Federer advances to 4th round at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Roger Federer of Switzerland swats a forehand against Julien Benneteau of France during a men's singles third-round match of the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in London on June 29, 2012. Federer recovered from two-sets down to beat Benneteau in tense five setter -- 4-6, 6-7, 6-2, 7-6, 6-1 win -- to advance to the 4th round.

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Federer advances to 4th round at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Roger Federer (R) of Switzerland and Julien Benneteau of France shake hands after their men's singles third-round match at the Wimbledon Championships in London on June 29, 2012. Federer advanced to the fourth round with a tense five-set win (4-6, 6-7, 6-2, 7-6, 6-1 win) over Benneteau.

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Federer advances to 4th round at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Roger Federer of Switzerland waves after beating Julien Benneteau of France in five sets -- 4-6, 6-7, 6-2, 7-6, 6-1 -- in a men's singles third-round match at the Wimbledon Championships in London on June 29, 2012.

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Federer advances to 4th round at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Roger Federer of Switzerland swats a forehand against Julien Benneteau of France during a men's singles third-round match of the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in London on June 29, 2012. Federer recovered from two-sets down to beat Benneteau in tense five setter -- 4-6, 6-7, 6-2, 7-6, 6-1 win -- to advance to the 4th round.

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Djokovic advances to 4th round at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Defending champion Novak Djokovic of Serbia hits a backhand return against Radek Stepanek of the Czech Republic during a men's singles third-round match of the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in London on June 29, 2012. Djokovic advanced to the fourth round with a 4-6, 6-2, 6-2, 6-2 win.

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Djokovic advances to 4th round at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Defending champion Novak Djokovic of Serbia hits a backhand return against Radek Stepanek of the Czech Republic during a men's singles third-round match of the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in London on June 29, 2012. Djokovic advanced to the fourth round with a 4-6, 6-2, 6-2, 6-2 win.

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Ozawa to decide on whether to leave ruling DPJ

TOKYO, Japan - Ichiro Ozawa (C), former leader of the Democratic Party of Japan, walks in the Diet in Tokyo after talks with DPJ Secretary General Azuma Koshiishi on June 29, 2012. The ruling party could split soon, less than three years since it took power, with Ozawa, head of the largest intraparty faction, indicating he will decide July 2 on whether to leave the party over Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda's sales tax hike proposal.

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Rosol beats Nadal at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Lukas Rosol of the Czech Republic beats Rafael Nadal of Spain in a men's singles second-round match of the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in London on June 28, 2012. Rosol, ranked 100th in the world, advanced to the third round with a 6-7, 6-4, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 win over Nadal, a finalist the last five times he played Wimbledon and the tournament winner in 2008 and 2010.

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Nadal out at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Lukas Rosol of the Czech Republic plays Rafael Nadal of Spain during a men's singles second-round match of the Wimbledon Championships against at the All England Club in London on June 28, 2012. Rosol advanced to the third round with a 6-7, 6-4, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 win.

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Nadal out at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts after losing a men's singles second-round match of the Wimbledon Championships against Lukas Rosol of the Czech Republic at the All England Club in London on June 28, 2012. Rosol advanced to the third round with a 6-7, 6-4, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 win.

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Nadal out at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Rafael Nadal (R) of Spain acknowledges the crowd after losing a men's singles second-round match of the Wimbledon Championships against Lukas Rosol (L) of the Czech Republic at the All England Club in London on June 28, 2012. Rosol advanced to the third round with a 6-7, 6-4, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 win.

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Soeda out at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Go Soeda plays Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina in a men's singles second-round match of the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in London on June 28, 2012. Del Potro advanced to the third round with a 6-2, 6-3, 1-6, 6-4 win.

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Nadal out at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Rafael Nadal of Spain plays in a men's singles second-round match of the Wimbledon Championships against Lukas Rosol of the Czech Republic at the All England Club in London on June 28, 2012. Rosol advanced to the third round with a 6-7, 6-4, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 win.

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Nadal out at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Rafael Nadal of Spain loses his balance while trying to play a return shot during a men's singles second-round match of the Wimbledon Championships against Lukas Rosol of the Czech Republic at the All England Club in London on June 28, 2012. Rosol advanced to the third round with a 6-7, 6-4, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 win.

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Murray advances to 3rd round at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Andy Murray of Britain runs for the ball during a men's singles second-round match of the Wimbledon Championships against Ivo Karlovic of Croatia at the All England Club in London on June 28, 2012. Murray advanced to the third round with a 7-5, 6-7, 6-2, 7-6 win.

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Nishikori reaches 3rd round at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Kei Nishikori plays Frenchman Florent Serra in a men's singles second-round match at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in London on June 28, 2012. Nishikori advanced to the third round with a 6-3, 7-5, 6-2 victory.

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Nishikori reaches 3rd round at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Kei Nishikori acknowledges the crowd after overpowering Frenchman Florent Serra in straight sets in a men's singles second-round match at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in London on June 28, 2012. Nishikori advanced to the third round with a 6-3, 7-5, 6-2 victory.

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Nishikori reaches 3rd round at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Kei Nishikori celebrates after overpowering Frenchman Florent Serra in straight sets in a men's singles second-round match at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in London on June 28, 2012. Nishikori advanced to the third round with a 6-3, 7-5, 6-2 victory.

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Nishikori reaches 3rd round at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Kei Nishikori plays Frenchman Florent Serra in a men's singles second-round match at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in London on June 28, 2012. Nishikori advanced to the third round with a 6-3, 7-5, 6-2 victory.

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Nishikori reaches 3rd round at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Kei Nishikori plays Frenchman Florent Serra in a men's singles second-round match at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in London on June 28, 2012. Nishikori advanced to the third round with a 6-3, 7-5, 6-2 victory.

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Soeda advances to 2nd round of Wimbledon

WIMBLEDON, England - Japan's Go Soeda acknowledges cheers after winning a men's singles first-round match at the Wimbledon Championships against Igor Kunitsyn of Russia at the All England Club in London on June 26, 2012. Soeda advanced to the second round with a 6-3, 6-2, 6-1 win.

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Soeda advances to 2nd round of Wimbledon

WIMBLEDON, England - Japan's Go Soeda hits a return against Igor Kunitsyn of Russia during a men's singles first-round match at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in London on June 26, 2012. Soeda advanced to the second round with a 6-3, 6-2, 6-1 win.

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Sharapova advances to 2nd round at Wimbledon

WIMBLEDON, England - Maria Sharapova of Russia plays against Anastasia Rodionova of Australia during a women's singles first-round match of the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on June 25, 2012. Sharapova won 6-2, 6-3 to advance to the second round.

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Sharapova advances to 2nd round at Wimbledon

WIMBLEDON, England - Maria Sharapova of Russia plays against Anastasia Rodionova of Australia during a women's singles first-round match of the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on June 25, 2012. Sharapova won 6-2, 6-3 to advance to the second round.

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Clijsters advances to 2nd round at Wimbledon

WIMBLEDON, England - Kim Clijsters of Belgium plays against Jelena Jankovic of Serbia during a women's singles first-round match of the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on June 25, 2012. Clijsters won 6-2, 6-4 to advance to the second round.

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Sharapova advances to 2nd round at Wimbledon

WIMBLEDON, England - Maria Sharapova of Russia plays against Anastasia Rodionova of Australia during a women's singles first-round match of the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on June 25, 2012. Sharapova won 6-2, 6-3 to advance to the second round.

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Sharapova advances to 2nd round at Wimbledon

WIMBLEDON, England - Maria Sharapova of Russia plays against Anastasia Rodionova of Australia during a women's singles first-round match of the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on June 25, 2012. Sharapova won 6-2, 6-3 to advance to the second round.

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Giant Japanese butterburs

ASHORO, Japan - Children stand with giant Japanese butterburs known locally as rawanbuki in Ashoro, Hokkaido, on June 24, 2012. Rawanbuki soar over 2 meters in height when fully grown.

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Mariners' Ichiro against Padres

SAN DIEGO, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki raps a single during the seventh inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on June 23, 2012. Suzuki went 2-for-4 in a 5-1 win.

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Orfevre wins Takarazuka Kinen

TAKARAZUKA, Japan - Jockey Kenichi Ikezoe strokes Orfevre after the horse won the 53rd Takarazuka Kinen at Hanshin Racecourse in Takarazuka, Hyogo Prefecture, on June 24, 2012. Orfevre went off as the favorite and ran home the winner in a time of 2 minutes, 10.9 seconds over the 2,200 meters for his fifth G1 title.

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Orfevre wins Takarazuka Kinen

TAKARAZUKA, Japan - Orfevre (front) gallops to victory in the 53rd Takarazuka Kinen at Hanshin Racecourse in Takarazuka, Hyogo Prefecture, on June 24, 2012. Orfevre went off as the favorite and ran home the winner in a time of 2 minutes, 10.9 seconds over the 2,200 meters for his fifth G1 title. Second choice Rulership is seen in the back.

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Giant Japanese butterburs

ASHORO, Japan - A boy holds a giant Japanese butterbur known locally as rawanbuki in Ashoro, Hokkaido, on June 24, 2012. Rawanbuki soar over 2 meters in height when fully grown.

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Darvish goes 8 innings for 9th win

SAN DIEGO, United States - Texas Rangers' Yu Darvish pitches during a game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on June 20, 2012. Darvish allowed two runs in eight innings, moving into a tie for the AL lead in pitching wins with his ninth as the Rangers won 4-2.

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Darvish goes 8 innings for 9th win

SAN DIEGO, United States - Texas Rangers' Yu Darvish pitches during a game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on June 20, 2012. Darvish allowed two runs in eight innings, moving into a tie for the AL lead in pitching wins with his ninth as the Rangers won 4-2.

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Darvish goes 8 innings for 9th win

SAN DIEGO, United States - Texas Rangers' Yu Darvish pitches during a game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on June 20, 2012. Darvish allowed two runs in eight innings, moving into a tie for the AL lead in pitching wins with his ninth as the Rangers won 4-2.

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Darvish goes 8 innings for 9th win

SAN DIEGO, United States - Texas Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish has his first hit in the majors, a broken-bat single in the third inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on June 20, 2012. As a pitcher, Darvish allowed two runs in eight innings, moving into a tie for the AL lead in pitching wins with his ninth as the Rangers won 4-2.