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Baseball: Giants' Martinez earns 250th save

Raidel Martinez of the Yomiuri Giants celebrates during a ceremony marking his 250th career save in a win over the Chunichi Dragons at Tokyo Dome in the Japanese capital on Sept. 10, 2026. The Cuban pitcher is the first foreign-born pitcher in Nippon Professional Baseball to achieve the milestone.

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Baseball: Giants' Martinez earns 250th save

Raidel Martinez of the Yomiuri Giants celebrates during a ceremony marking his 250th career save in a win over the Chunichi Dragons at Tokyo Dome in the Japanese capital on Sept. 10, 2026. The Cuban pitcher is the first foreign-born pitcher in Nippon Professional Baseball to achieve the milestone.

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Baseball: Giants' Martinez earns 250th save

Yomiuri Giants pitcher Raidel Martinez throws during a baseball game against the Chunichi Dragons at Tokyo Dome in the Japanese capital on Sept. 10, 2026. The Cuban pitcher earned his 250th career save in the win, becoming the first foreign-born pitcher in Nippon Professional Baseball to achieve the milestone.

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Baseball: Giants' Martinez earns 250th save

Raidel Martinez of the Yomiuri Giants celebrates during a ceremony marking his 250th career save in a win over the Chunichi Dragons at Tokyo Dome in the Japanese capital on Sept. 10, 2026. The Cuban pitcher is the first foreign-born pitcher in Nippon Professional Baseball to achieve the milestone.

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Baseball: Giants' Martinez earns 250th save

Raidel Martinez of the Yomiuri Giants reacts after earning his 250th career save in a win over the Chunichi Dragons at Tokyo Dome in the Japanese capital on Sept. 10, 2026. The Cuban pitcher is the first foreign-born pitcher in Nippon Professional Baseball to achieve the milestone.

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Baseball: Giants' Martinez earns 250th save

Yomiuri Giants pitcher Raidel Martinez throws during a baseball game against the Chunichi Dragons at Tokyo Dome in the Japanese capital on Sept. 10, 2026. The Cuban pitcher earned his 250th career save in the win, becoming the first foreign-born pitcher in Nippon Professional Baseball to achieve the milestone.

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Baseball: Giants' Martinez earns 250th save

Raidel Martinez of the Yomiuri Giants holds a press conference after earning his 250th career save in a win over the Chunichi Dragons at Tokyo Dome in the Japanese capital on Sept. 10, 2026. The Cuban pitcher is the first foreign-born pitcher in Nippon Professional Baseball to achieve the milestone.

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Baseball: Giants' Martinez earns 250th save

Raidel Martinez (R) of the Yomiuri Giants celebrates with catcher Takumi Oshiro after earning his 250th career save in a win over the Chunichi Dragons at Tokyo Dome in the Japanese capital on Sept. 10, 2026. The Cuban pitcher is the first foreign-born pitcher in Nippon Professional Baseball to achieve the milestone.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez (23) grabs Lionel Messi's hand following a 1-0 loss to Spain in the World Cup football final at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez (back) saves a shot from Spain's Lamine Yamal (not pictured) in the second half of the World Cup football final at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez (L) saves a shot from Spain's Lamine Yamal (19) in the first half of the World Cup football final at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez (top) saves a shot from Spain's Lamine Yamal (lower R) in the first half of the World Cup football final at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez (23) reacts after conceding Spain's winner in the second half of extra time in the World Cup football final at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lautaro Martinez (2nd from R) runs after scoring the winner with a header during second-half injury time in a World Cup semifinal football match against England at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez (L) jumps for the ball in the second half of a World Cup semifinal football match against England at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lautaro Martinez (C) scores the winner with a header during second-half injury time in a World Cup semifinal football match against England at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lautaro Martinez runs after scoring the winner with a header during second-half injury time in a World Cup semifinal football match against England at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lautaro Martinez (22) runs after scoring the winner with a header during second-half injury time in a World Cup semifinal football match against England at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (L) and Lautaro Martinez acknowledge the crowd following a 2-1 victory over England in a World Cup semifinal football match at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lautaro Martinez (far R) runs after scoring the winner with a header during second-half injury time in a World Cup semifinal football match against England at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lautaro Martinez (22) hugs Lionel Messi after scoring the team's second goal with a header during second-half injury time in a World Cup semifinal football match against England at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lautaro Martinez (22) celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's second goal with a header during second-half injury time in a World Cup semifinal football match against England at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lautaro Martinez (2nd from R) scores the team's second goal with a header during second-half injury time in a World Cup semifinal football match against England at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lautaro Martinez runs after scoring the team's second goal with a header during second-half injury time in a World Cup semifinal football match against England at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lautaro Martinez (2nd from L) scores the team's second goal with a header during second-half injury time in a World Cup semifinal football match against England at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lautaro Martinez (2nd from R) scores the team's second goal with a header during second-half injury time in a World Cup semifinal football match against England at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lautaro Martinez (C) runs after scoring the team's second goal with a header during second-half injury time in a World Cup semifinal football match against England at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lautaro Martinez (2nd from L) scores the team's second goal with a header during second-half injury time in a World Cup semifinal football match against England at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lautaro Martinez reacts after scoring the team's third goal in the second half of extra time in a World Cup quarterfinal football match against Switzerland at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lautaro Martinez (back, 2nd from R) scores the team's third goal in the second half of extra time in a World Cup quarterfinal football match against Switzerland at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lautaro Martinez (2nd from L) scores the team's third goal in the second half of extra time in a World Cup quarterfinal football match against Switzerland at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lautaro Martinez (2nd from R) celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's third goal in the second half of extra time in a World Cup quarterfinal football match against Switzerland at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lautaro Martinez (2nd from R) celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's third goal in the second half of extra time in a World Cup quarterfinal football match against Switzerland at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lautaro Martinez (22) celebrates with supporters after scoring the team's third goal in the second half of extra time in a World Cup quarterfinal football match against Switzerland at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lautaro Martinez (22) celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's third goal in the second half of extra time in a World Cup quarterfinal football match against Switzerland at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lautaro Martinez (22) celebrates following a 3-1 victory over Switzerland in a World Cup quarterfinal football match at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lautaro Martinez (22) celebrates following a 3-1 victory over Switzerland in a World Cup quarterfinal football match at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lautaro Martinez (R) high-fives Julian Alvarez after scoring the team's third goal in the second half of extra time in a World Cup quarterfinal football match against Switzerland at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez (far L) makes a save in the second half of extra half in a World Cup round of 32 football match against Cape Verde at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 3, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (R) celebrates after Lisandro Martinez scored the team's second goal in the first half of extra time in a World Cup round of 32 football match against Cape Verde at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 3, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (R) celebrates with Nahuel Molina (26) and Lautaro Martinez (22) after scoring the team's first goal in the first half of a World Cup round of 32 football match against Cape Verde at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 3, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez instructs his players during the first half of the World Cup round of 32 football match against Croatia at Toronto Stadium in Toronto on July 2, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lautaro Martinez scores the team's second goal from the penalty spot in the first half of a World Cup Group J football match against Jordan at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 27, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez Montoliu instructs his players in the second half of a World Cup Group K football match against Colombia at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on June 27, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) celebrates with Lisandro Martinez following a 2-0 win over Austria in a World Cup Group J football match at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 22, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi hugs Lisandro Martinez (L) after scoring the team's first goal in the first half of a World Cup Group J football match against Austria at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 22, 2026.

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Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Tampa Bay Rays' starter Nick Martinez pitches during a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 15, 2026.

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Baseball: Guardians vs. Blue Jays

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Kazuma Okamoto (R) throws to first baseman Lenyn Sosa (L) after fielding a grounder by Angel Martinez (C) of the Cleveland Guardians during the seventh inning of a baseball game at Rogers Centre in Toronto on April 26, 2026. Martinez was called out after the Blue Jays challenged the initial call.

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Baseball: Guardians vs. Blue Jays

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Kazuma Okamoto (L) prepares to throw to first base after fielding a grounder by Cleveland Guardians' Angel Martinez during the seventh inning of a baseball game at Rogers Centre in Toronto on April 26, 2026.

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Baseball: Guardians vs. Blue Jays

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Kazuma Okamoto (L) prepares to throw to first base after fielding a grounder by Cleveland Guardians' Angel Martinez during the seventh inning of a baseball game at Rogers Centre in Toronto on April 26, 2026.