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Baseball: Ohtani set for pitching return

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers throws a bullpen session on June 14, 2025, ahead of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Ohtani's club said the same day that the two-way player, who last pitched in 2023, will make his debut on the mound in a Dodgers uniform on June 16, starting against the San Diego Padres.

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Baseball: Ohtani set for pitching return

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers (17) talks with his pitching coach (L, front) after throwing a bullpen session on June 14, 2025, ahead of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Ohtani's club said on June 15 that the two-way player, who last pitched in 2023, will make his debut on the mound in a Dodgers uniform on June 16, starting against the San Diego Padres.

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Baseball: Ohtani set for pitching return

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers (17) talks with his pitching coach (L, front) after throwing a bullpen session on June 14, 2025, ahead of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Ohtani's club said on June 15 that the two-way player, who last pitched in 2023, will make his debut on the mound in a Dodgers uniform on June 16, starting against the San Diego Padres.

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Glove made from wagyu cattle leather

Former Cy Young winner Trevor Bauer pitches for Japan's DeNA BayStars at Yokohama Stadium in Yokohama near Tokyo on June 14, 2023. He is using a glove made from wagyu cattle leather, which was manufactured by Ballpark.com Co., based in the southwestern Japan prefecture of Miyazaki, well known for beef cattle.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Rangers

Shohei Ohtani (L) of the Los Angeles Angels, accompanied by his interpreter Ippei Mizuhara, is pictured after practice ahead of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2023.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Rangers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels plays catch ahead of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2023.

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Football: El Salvador coach ahead of friendly

Hugo Perez, head coach of El Salvador's national football team, holds a press conference at Toyota Stadium in Toyota in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on June 14, 2023, a day ahead of an international friendly against Japan.

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Xi-Abbas talks

Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas (L), standing beside Chinese President Xi Jinping, prepares to receive a guard of honor ahead of their talks at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on June 14, 2023. (Pool photo)

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Xi-Abbas talks

Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) and Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas shake hands during a meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on June 14, 2023. (Pool photo)

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Xi-Abbas talks

Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas (3rd from L), along with Chinese President Xi Jinping (2nd from L), receives a guard of honor ahead of their talks at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on June 14, 2023. (Pool photo)

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Xi-Abbas talks

Combined photo shows Chinese President Xi Jinping (L) and Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas holding talks at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on June 14, 2023. (Pool photo)

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Football: Japan squad train ahead of friendly

Hajime Moriyasu (back), head coach of Japan's national football team, talks to players during practice at Toyota Stadium in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on June 14, 2023, a day ahead of an international friendly against El Salvador.

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Football: Japan's friendly against El Salvador

Hajime Moriyasu, head coach of Japan's national football team, holds a press conference at Toyota Stadium in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on June 14, 2023, a day ahead of an international friendly against El Salvador.

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Football: Japan squad train ahead of friendly

Hajime Moriyasu (C), head coach of Japan's national football team, watches players practice at Toyota Stadium in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on June 14, 2023, a day ahead of an international friendly against El Salvador.

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Football: Japan squad train ahead of friendly

Hajime Moriyasu (R), head coach of Japan's national football team, chats with goalkeeper Daniel Schmidt during team practice at Toyota Stadium in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on June 14, 2023, a day ahead of an international friendly against El Salvador.

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Football: Japan squad train ahead of friendly

Hajime Moriyasu, head coach of Japan's national football team, watches players practice at Toyota Stadium in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on June 14, 2023, a day ahead of an international friendly against El Salvador.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Rangers

Shohei Ohtani (17) of the Los Angeles Angels rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers on June 14, 2023, at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Rangers

Shohei Ohtani (17) of the Los Angeles Angels celebrates with teammates after hitting a two-run home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers on June 14, 2023, at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Rangers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels hits a two-run home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers on June 14, 2023, at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Rangers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels hits a two-run home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers on June 14, 2023, at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Rangers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels hits a two-run home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2023.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Rangers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels hits a two-run home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2023.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Rangers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels holds a bat in the dugout during a baseball game against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2023.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Rangers

Shohei Ohtani holds a glove in his mouth while returning the dugout during a baseball game against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2023.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Rangers

Shohei Ohtani gets ready to step in a batter's box in the third inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2023.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Rangers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels dodges a pitch in the third inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2023.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Rangers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels dodges a pitch in the third inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2023.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Rangers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels smiles in the dugout during a baseball game against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2023.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Rangers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels smiles in the dugout ahead of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2023.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Rangers

Shohei Ohtani (R) of the Los Angeles Angels chats with teammate Luis Rengifo in the dugout ahead of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2023.

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Fed chair Powell

U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell speaks at a press conference in Washington on June 14, 2023. The Fed the same day left its benchmark interest rate unchanged for the first time since early 2022.

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Paris Games collector coin

Photo taken on June 14, 2023, shows the front side of a 200 euro coin commemorating the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games, unveiled at the French Embassy in Tokyo the same day.

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Paris Games collector coin

Photo taken on June 14, 2023, shows each side of a 200 euro coin commemorating the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games, unveiled at the French Embassy in Tokyo the same day.

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Int'l human rights forum in Beijing

The two-day Forum on Global Human Rights Governance, organized by the Chinese government, kicks off in Beijing on June 14, 2023.

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Palau president in Japan

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (R, front) holds talks with Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr. (L, front) at his office in Tokyo on June 14, 2023.

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Palau president in Japan

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (R) shakes hands with Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr. before their talks at his office in Tokyo on June 14, 2023.

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Judo: Abe siblings

Japan's judoka siblings, Uta Abe (L) and her older brother Hifumi, pose for a photo with commemorative coins for the 2024 Paris Olympics at the French Embassy in Tokyo on June 14, 2023.

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Judo: Abe siblings

Japan's judoka siblings, Uta Abe (L) and her older brother Hifumi, pose for a photo with commemorative coins for the 2024 Paris Olympics at the French Embassy in Tokyo on June 14, 2023.

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Japan emperor, empress

Japanese Emperor Naruhito, with Empress Masako, enters the residence of former Emperor Akihito and former Empress Michiko in Akasaka Estate in Tokyo on June 14, 2023, ahead of their goodwill trip to Indonesia later this month. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako enter the residence of former Emperor Akihito and former Empress Michiko in Akasaka Estate in Tokyo on June 14, 2023, ahead of their goodwill trip to Indonesia later this month. (Pool photo)

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Shooting incident at GSDF firing range in central Japan

Journalists gather at a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force firing range in Gifu, central Japan, on June 14, 2023, after two GSDF members were killed and another badly injured after being shot there by a trainee with a rifle earlier in the day. The 18-year-old male GSDF trainee was arrested at the site, according to police.

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Shooting incident at GSDF firing range in central Japan

Journalists gather at a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force firing range in Gifu, central Japan, on June 14, 2023, after two GSDF members were killed and another badly injured after being shot there by a trainee with a rifle earlier in the day. The 18-year-old male GSDF trainee was arrested at the site, according to police.

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Shooting incident at GSDF firing range in central Japan

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Chief of Staff Gen. Yasunori Morishita attends a press conference at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on June 14, 2023, as two GSDF members were killed and another injured by a trainee with a rifle at a GSDF firing range in Gifu, central Japan, earlier in the day. The 18-year-old male GSDF trainee was arrested at the site, according to police.

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Shooting incident at GSDF firing range in central Japan

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Chief of Staff Gen. Yasunori Morishita bows in apology at a press conference at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on June 14, 2023, after two GSDF members were killed and another injured by a trainee with a rifle at a GSDF firing range in Gifu, central Japan, earlier in the day. The 18-year-old male GSDF trainee was arrested at the site, according to police.

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Japan PM Kishida

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (C) is gifted Fukushima-produced premium Sato Nishiki cherries by Hiroshi Kohata (3rd from L), the mayor of the northeastern Japan city, at his office in Tokyo on June 14, 2023.

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Japan PM Kishida

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida eats a premium Sato Nishiki cherry at his office in Tokyo on June 14, 2023, gifted to him by Hiroshi Kohata, the mayor of the northeastern Japan city of Fukushima where the seasonal fruit was produced.

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Anpanman train

A ceremony to celebrate a train featuring Anpanman, a popular cartoon character in Japan, serving 1 million passengers is held in JR Kochi Station in Kochi Prefecture, western Japan, on June 14, 2023.

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Anpanman train

A ceremony to celebrate a train featuring Anpanman, a popular cartoon character in Japan, serving 1 million passengers is held in JR Kochi Station in Kochi Prefecture, western Japan, on June 14, 2023.

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Hydrangea festival at western Japan shrine

"Miko" shrine attendants perform a ritual during an annual hydrangea festival at the World Heritage-listed Kumano Nachi Taisha shrine in Nachikatsuura in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on June 14, 2023, to pray for people's health and safety.

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Hydrangeas at western Japan shrine

Hydrangea flowers bloom at the World Heritage-listed Kumano Nachi Taisha shrine in Nachikatsuura in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on June 14, 2023.