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World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (L), Empress Masako (C, R) and their daughter Princess Aiko (C, L), accompanied by former Japan national baseball team manager Hideki Kuriyama, watch a World Baseball Classic Pool C game between Japan and Australia at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 8, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (2nd from L), Empress Masako (2nd from R) and their daughter Princess Aiko (C), accompanied by former Japan national baseball team manager Hideki Kuriyama (far R), watch a World Baseball Classic Pool C game between Japan and Australia at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 8, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata enters the field ahead of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Australia at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 8, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata enters the field ahead of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Australia at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 8, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata (89) high-fives his players ahead of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Australia at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 8, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

Seiya Suzuki of Japan is congratulated by manager Hirokazu Ibata (89) after hitting a two-run home run in the first inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against South Korea at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

Seiya Suzuki (R) of Japan is congratulated by manager Hirokazu Ibata after hitting a two-run home run in the first inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against South Korea at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata (C) high-fives his players ahead of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against South Korea at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Taiwan

World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Taiwan

Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata (far R) and his players line up ahead of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Taiwan at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 6, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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Baseball: U.S. WBC warm-up game

Baseball: U.S. WBC warm-up game

U.S. national baseball team manager Mark DeRosa smiles in the dugout during a warm-up game against the Colorado Rockies in Scottsdale, Arizona, on March 4, 2026, ahead of the upcoming World Baseball Classic.

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Baseball: U.S. WBC warm-up game

Baseball: U.S. WBC warm-up game

U.S. national baseball team manager Mark DeRosa smiles in the dugout during a warm-up game against the Colorado Rockies in Scottsdale, Arizona, on March 4, 2026, ahead of the upcoming World Baseball Classic.

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Baseball: U.S. WBC warm-up game

Baseball: U.S. WBC warm-up game

U.S. national baseball team reliever Clayton Kershaw (2nd from L) is pulled from the mound by manager Mark DeRosa in the 4th inning of a warm-up game against the Colorado Rockies in Scottsdale, Arizona, on March 4, 2026, ahead of the upcoming World Baseball Classic.

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Baseball: U.S. team ahead of WBC

Baseball: U.S. team ahead of WBC

Mark DeRosa, manager of the U.S. national baseball team, meets the press in Phoenix, Arizona, on March 2, 2026, ahead of the upcoming World Baseball Classic.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki throws a bullpen session as manager Dave Roberts watches during the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on March 1, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki throws a bullpen session as manager Dave Roberts watches during the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on March 1, 2026.

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[Breaking News]Japan training camp ahead of WBC

MIYAZAKI, Japan, Feb. 19 Kyodo - Japan's 2023 World Baseball Classic-winning manager Hideki Kuriyama (C, facing camera) visits Japan's training camp in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 19, 2026, ahead of the upcoming WBC. Facing him is San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish, a member of the 2023 team who is playing an advisory role at the camp. (Kyodo)

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Baseball: Hawks-CTBC Brothers friendly

Baseball: Hawks-CTBC Brothers friendly

SoftBank Hawks manager Hiroki Kokubo is pictured during a friendly game against Taiwanese pro baseball team CTBC Brothers at Taipei Dome on Feb. 25, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto throws a bullpen session as manager Dave Roberts watches at the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 25, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto throws a bullpen session as manager Dave Roberts watches at the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 25, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto throws a bullpen session as manager Dave Roberts watches at the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 25, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (R) watches pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto throwing a bullpen session at the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 25, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training game

Baseball: MLB spring training game

Toronto Blue Jays rookie Kazuma Okamoto (facing camera) speaks with manager John Schneider (R) after being hit by a pitch in the second inning of a spring training baseball game against the Detroit Tigers on Feb. 25, 2026, in Lakeland, Florida.

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Baseball: MLB spring training game

Baseball: MLB spring training game

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki (3rd from R) is pulled from the mound by manager Dave Roberts (2nd from L) during the second inning of a spring training baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Feb. 25, 2026.

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Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Japan's 2023 World Baseball Classic-winning manager Hideki Kuriyama (C, facing camera) visits Japan's training camp in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 19, 2026, ahead of the upcoming WBC. Facing him is San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish, a member of the 2023 team who is playing an advisory role at the camp.

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Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Japan training camp ahead of WBC

San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish (back) visits Japan's training camp in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 19, 2026, ahead of the upcoming World Baseball Classic. Darvish, a member of the 2023 WBC champion Japan, was asked by current Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata to play an advisory role at the camp.

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Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Japan training camp ahead of WBC

San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish (far L) visits Japan's training camp in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 19, 2026, ahead of the upcoming World Baseball Classic. Darvish, a member of the 2023 WBC champion Japan, was asked by current Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata to play an advisory role at the camp.

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Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Japan training camp ahead of WBC

San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish (far L) visits Japan's training camp in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 19, 2026, ahead of the upcoming World Baseball Classic. Darvish, a member of the 2023 WBC champion Japan, was asked by current Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata to play an advisory role at the camp.

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Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Japan training camp ahead of WBC

San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish (far L) visits Japan's training camp in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 19, 2026, ahead of the upcoming World Baseball Classic. Darvish, a member of the 2023 WBC champion Japan, was asked by current Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata to play an advisory role at the camp.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts meets the press during the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 17, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts meets the press during the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 17, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (C) chats with manager Dave Roberts (R) during the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 17, 2026.

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Baseball: Japan's WBC training

Baseball: Japan's WBC training

Former New York Yankees slugger Hideki Matsui (L) chats with San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish (R) and Japanese national baseball team manager Hirokazu Ibata (C) during the Japanese national baseball team's training camp in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan on Feb. 14, 2026, ahead of the World Baseball Classic in March. Darvish joins the Samurai Japan team as an adviser.

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Baseball: Japan's WBC training

Baseball: Japan's WBC training

Samurai Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata (L) and San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish, the national baseball team adviser, watch a bullpen session during the team's training camp in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 15, 2026, ahead of the World Baseball Classic in March.

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Baseball: Dodgers manager Roberts

Baseball: Dodgers manager Roberts

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts meets the press in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Feb. 12, 2026.

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Manager of Japan women's national football team

Manager of Japan women's national football team

Manager of Japan women's national football team Nils Nielsen speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 12, 2026, as the Japan Football Association unveils the Nadeshiko Japan squad for the Asian Cup in March.

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Daihatsu “e-Hiace Cargo” and “e-Atrai” Press Conference

Daihatsu “e-Hiace Cargo” and “e-Atrai” Press Conference

Daihatsu “e-Hiace Cargo” and “e-Atrai” Press Conference. Photo shows Daihatsu “e-Hiace Cargo” with President Masahiro Inoue (right) and Project Manager Hiroshi Saito of the Product Planning Department.=February 2,2026,Tokyo

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Baseball: Padres GM Preller

Baseball: Padres GM Preller

San Diego Padres general manager A.J. Preller meets the press during a fan event at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on Jan. 31, 2026.

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Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation and Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd. Joint Press Conference Regarding Bus Business

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation and Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd. Joint Press Conference Regarding Bus Business

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation and Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd. Joint Press Conference on Bus Business. Photo shows (from left) Karl Deppen, President of Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation; Katsuhito Kora, General Manager of the Bus Business Division at Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation; and Jun Seki, Chief Strategy Officer of the Hon Hai Precision Industry Group, answering questions.=January 22,2026,Kanagawa

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Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation and Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd. Joint Press Conference Regarding Bus Business

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation and Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd. Joint Press Conference Regarding Bus Business

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation and Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd. Joint Press Conference on Bus Business. Photo shows (from right) Jun Seki, Chief Strategy Officer, Hon Hai Precision Industry Group; Katsuhito Kora, General Manager, Bus Business Division, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation; and Karl Deppen, President, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation, posing for a photo session.=January 22,2026,Kanagawa

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Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation and Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd. Joint Press Conference Regarding Bus Business

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation and Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd. Joint Press Conference Regarding Bus Business

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation and Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd. Joint Press Conference on Bus Business. Photo shows (from right) Jun Seki, Chief Strategy Officer, Hon Hai Precision Industry Group; Katsuhito Kora, General Manager, Bus Business Division, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation; and Karl Deppen, President, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation, answering questions.=January 22,2026,Kanagawa

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World Baseball Classic Japan squad members

World Baseball Classic Japan squad members

Samurai Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata speaks to journalists in Tokyo on Jan. 26, 2026, after announcing an additional 10 members for defending champion Japan's 2026 World Baseball Classic roster, including Los Angeles Dodgers ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto.

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World Baseball Classic Japan squad members

World Baseball Classic Japan squad members

Samurai Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata poses for a photo in Tokyo on Jan. 26, 2026, after announcing an additional 10 members for defending champion Japan's 2026 World Baseball Classic roster, including Los Angeles Dodgers ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto.

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World Baseball Classic Japan squad members

World Baseball Classic Japan squad members

Samurai Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata speaks to journalists in Tokyo on Jan. 26, 2026, after announcing an additional 10 members for defending champion Japan's 2026 World Baseball Classic roster, including Los Angeles Dodgers ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto.

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World Baseball Classic Japan squad members

World Baseball Classic Japan squad members

Samurai Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata poses for a photo in Tokyo on Jan. 26, 2026, after announcing an additional 10 members for defending champion Japan's 2026 World Baseball Classic roster, including Los Angeles Dodgers ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto.

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Baseball: Kuriyama inducted into Japanese Hall of Fame

TOKYO, Japan, Jan. 16 Kyodo - Japan's 2023 World Baseball Classic-winning manager Hideki Kuriyama speaks at the Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2026, after being inducted into the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame. (Kyodo)

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

Mikel Arteta manager of FC Arsenal during the Uefa Champions League 2025/26 season football match between FC Inter and FC Arsenal on 20 January 2026 at â'Giuseppe Meazza'' Stadium, San Siro, Milan, Italy. Photo Nderim KACELI

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

Mikel Arteta manager of FC Arsenal during the Uefa Champions League 2025/26 season football match between FC Inter and FC Arsenal on 20 January 2026 at â'Giuseppe Meazza'' Stadium, San Siro, Milan, Italy. Photo Nderim KACELI

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Cesar - Revelations 2026 NB

Cesar - Revelations 2026 NB

Patrick Sobelman, Gérald-Brice Viret, Anna Marsch, Ariane Toscan Du Plantier and Deputy General Manager of CANAL+ France in charge of Channels and Programs, Jean-Marc Juramie attends the 'Cesar - Revelations 2026' Photocall at Elysee Montmartre on January 19, 2026 in Paris, France. Photo by Nasser Berzane/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cesar - Revelations 2026 NB

Cesar - Revelations 2026 NB

Patrick Sobelman, Gérald-Brice Viret, Anna Marsch, Ariane Toscan Du Plantier and Deputy General Manager of CANAL+ France in charge of Channels and Programs, Jean-Marc Juramie attends the 'Cesar - Revelations 2026' Photocall at Elysee Montmartre on January 19, 2026 in Paris, France. Photo by Nasser Berzane/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CALCIO - Serie A - Torino FC vs AS Roma

CALCIO - Serie A - Torino FC vs AS Roma

Marco Baroni, manager of Torino Fc during the Serie A match between Torino FC and AS Roma at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on January 18, 2026 in Turin, Italy.

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