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Japanese golfer Koga to retire

TAKASAKI, Japan - Japanese golfer Miho Koga wipes away tears as she formally announces that she will retire at the end of this season during a press conference in Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture, on Oct. 5, 2011. The 2008 Japan LPGA money winner has struggled since injuring her left wrist in May 2009.

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Japanese golfer Koga to retire

TAKASAKI, Japan - Japanese golfer Miho Koga announces that she will retire at the end of this season during a press conference in Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture, on Oct. 5, 2011. The 2008 Japan LPGA money winner has struggled since injuring her left wrist in May 2009.

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Date Krumm upsets Stosur to reach semis in Osaka

OSAKA, Japan - Japanese veteran Kimiko Date Krumm holds up her fist after beating 2009 winner and top-seeded Australian Samantha Stosur in the Japan Women's Open quarterfinals at Utsubo Tennis Center in Osaka on Oct. 15, 2010. Date outlasted Stosur 5-7, 6-3, 7-6(4) in 2 hours, 34 minutes, setting up a semifinal with third-seeded Israeli Shahar Peer.

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Date Krumm upsets Stosur to reach semis in Osaka

OSAKA, Japan - Samantha Stosur, 2009 winner and top-seeded Australian, is defeated by Japanese veteran Kimiko Date Krumm in the Japan Women's Open quarterfinals at Utsubo Tennis Center in Osaka on Oct. 15, 2010. Date outlasted Stosur 5-7, 6-3, 7-6(4) in 2 hours, 34 minutes, setting up a semifinal with third-seeded Israeli Shahar Peer.

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Date Krumm upsets Stosur to reach semis in Osaka

OSAKA, Japan - Japanese veteran Kimiko Date Krumm returns the ball in a match against 2009 winner and top-seeded Australian Samantha Stosur in the Japan Women's Open quarterfinals at Utsubo Tennis Center in Osaka on Oct. 15, 2010. Date outlasted Stosur 5-7, 6-3, 7-6(4) in 2 hours, 34 minutes, setting up a semifinal with third-seeded Israeli Shahar Peer.

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Yankees beat Phillies

PHILADELPHIA, United States - New York Yankees pinch hitter Hideki Matsui high-fives teammates in the dugout after hitting a homer in the eighth inning of a World Series game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Oct. 31, 2009. The Yankees won 8-5 and took a two to one advantage in the series.

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Yankees beat Phillies

PHILADELPHIA, United States - New York Yankees pinch hitter Hideki Matsui follows through after hitting a homer in the eighth inning of a World Series game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Oct. 31, 2009. The Yankees won 8-5 and took a two to one advantage in the series.

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Yankees beat Phillies

PHILADELPHIA, United States - The New York Yankees' Nick Swisher slides into home to score a game-tying run colliding with Philadelphia Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz in the fifth inning of a World Series game at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Oct. 31, 2009. The Yankees won 8-5 and took a two to one advantage in the series.

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Yankees beat Phillies

PHILADELPHIA, United States - New York Yankees pinch hitter Hideki Matsui hits a homer in the eighth inning of a World Series game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Oct. 31, 2009. The Yankees won 8-5 and took a two to one advantage in the series.

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Yankees beat Phillies

PHILADELPHIA, United States - New York Yankees pinch hitter Hideki Matsui circles the bases after hitting a homer in the eighth inning of a World Series game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Oct. 31, 2009. The Yankees won 8-5 and took a two to one advantage in the series.

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Yankees beat Phillies

PHILADELPHIA, United States - New York Yankees pinch hitter Hideki Matsui hits a homer in the eighth inning of a World Series game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Oct. 31, 2009. The Yankees won 8-5 and took a two to one advantage in the series. The Yankees won 8-5 and took a two to one advantage in the series.

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Yankees beat Phillies

PHILADELPHIA, United States - New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez belts a two-run homer in the fourth inning of a World Series game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Oct. 31, 2009. The Yankees won 8-5 and took a two to one advantage in the series.

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Yankees beat Phillies

PHILADELPHIA, United States - The New York Yankees' Nick Swisher slides into home to score a game-tying run colliding with Philadelphia Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz in the fifth inning of a World Series game at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Oct. 31, 2009. The Yankees won 8-5 and took a two to one advantage in the series.

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Yankees beat Phillies

PHILADELPHIA, United States - New York Yankees starter Andy Pettitte throws against the Philadelphia Phillies during a World Series game at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Oct. 31, 2009. The Yankees won 8-5 and took a two to one advantage in the series.

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MSDF ship collides with S. Korean container in Kammon Straits

TOKYO, Japan - Defense Minister Toshimi Kitazawa speaks at a news conference at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on Oct. 27, 2009, after the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Forces destroyer Kurama collided with a South Korean container ship in the Kammon Straits in Fukuoka Prefecture. The 5,200-ton destroyer caught fire following the collision and three crew members were slightly injured.

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L.A. Angels beat N.Y. Yankees 7-6 in Game 5 of AL Champion Series

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Vladimir Guerrero hits an RBI double in the first inning of Game 5 of the American League Championship Series against the New York Giants at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on Oct. 22, 2009. The Angels won 7-6, cutting their best-of-seven series deficit to 3-2.

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L.A. Angels beat N.Y. Yankees 7-6 in Game 5 of AL Champion Series

ANAHEIM, United States - New York Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui hits an RBI single to center in the seventh inning of Game 5 of the American League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on Oct. 22, 2009. The Angels won 7-6, cutting their best-of-seven series deficit to 3-2.

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L.A. Angels beat N.Y. Yankees 7-6 in Game 5 of AL Champion Series

ANAHEIM, United States - The New York Yankees' Hideki Matsui safely slides past Los Angeles Angels catcher Jeff Mathis in the seventh inning of Game 5 of the American League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on Oct. 22, 2009. The Angels won 7-6, cutting their best-of-seven series deficit to 3-2.

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L.A. Angels beat N.Y. Yankees 7-6 in Game 5 of AL Champion Series

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels starter John Lackey pitches against the New York Yankees in Game 5 of the American League Championship Series at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on Oct. 22, 2009. The Angels won 7-6, cutting their best-of-seven series deficit to 3-2.

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Philadelphia Phillies capture NL pennant

PHILADELPHIA, United States - Philadelphia Phillies closer Brad Lidge (L) and catcher Carlos Ruiz celebrate after beating the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 5 of the National League Championship series at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Oct. 21, 2009. The Phillies won 10-4 to win the second straight NL pennant.

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Philadelphia Phillies capture NL pennant

PHILADELPHIA, United States - Philadelphia Phillies players celebrate after beating the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 5 of the National League Championship series at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Oct. 21, 2009. The Phillies won 10-4 to win the second straight NL pennant.

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Philadelphia Phillies capture NL pennant

PHILADELPHIA, United States - Philadelphia Phillies starter Cole Hamels pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 5 of the National League Championship series at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Oct. 22, 2009. The Phillies won 10-4 to win the second straight NL pennant.

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Philadelphia Phillies capture NL pennant

PHILADELPHIA, United States - The Philadelphia Phillies' Jayson Werth hits a three-run homer off Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Vicente Padilla in the first inning of Game 5 of the National League Championship series at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Oct. 22, 2009. The Phillies won 10-4 to win the second straight NL pennant.

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Angels beat Yankees in Game 3 of A.L. Championship series

ANAHEIM, United States - Hideki Matsui of the New York Yankees hits a single to right in the second inning of Game 3 of the American League Championship baseball series against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, California, on Oct. 19, 2009. The Angels won 5-4.

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Stosur wins Japan Women's Open

OSAKA, Japan - Third seed Samantha Stosur of Australia kisses the winner's trophy after beating Italian Francesca Schiavone 7-5, 6-1 in the final of the Japan Women's Open tennis tournament at Utsubo Tennis Center in Osaka on Oct. 18, 2009.

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Stosur wins Japan Women's Open

OSAKA, Japan - Third seed Samantha Stosur of Australia returns the ball to Italian Francesca Schiavone during the final of the Japan Women's Open tennis tournament at Utsubo Tennis Center in Osaka on Oct. 18, 2009. Stosur won 7-5, 6-1 to claim her first WTA Tour singles title at the $220,000 event.

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Okazaki hits hat-trick as Japan hammer Togo

RIFU, Japan - Shinji Okazaki celebrates scoring Japan's fourth goal in the second half of a warm-up for next year's World Cup against Togo in Miyagi Prefecture on Oct. 14, 2009, helping himself to his second hat-trick in seven days as Japan thrashed a depleted Togo 5-0.

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Okazaki hits hat-trick as Japan hammer Togo

RIFU, Japan - Shinji Okazaki scores Japan's fourth goal in the second half of a warm-up for next year's World Cup against Togo in Miyagi Prefecture on Oct. 14, 2009, helping himself to his second hat-trick in seven days as Japan thrashed a depleted Togo 5-0.

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Judoka Tani gives birth to boy

TOKYO, Japan - Two-time Olympic judo champion Ryoko Tani leaves a hospital in Tokyo on Oct. 14, 2009, holding her 5-day-old baby boy. The 34-year-old judoka and her husband Yoshitomo, a professional baseball player, have named their second son Komei. She said she is resolved to compete in the 2012 London Olympics.

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Judoka Tani gives birth to boy

TOKYO, Japan - Two-time Olympic judo champion Ryoko Tani leaves a hospital in Tokyo on Oct. 14, 2009, holding her 5-day-old baby boy. The 34-year-old judoka and her husband Yoshitomo, a professional baseball player, have named their second son Komei. She said she is resolved to compete in the 2012 London Olympics.

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Fighters clinch Pacific League title

SAPPORO, Japan - Nippon Ham Fighters players celebrate after clinching their third Pacific League title in four years at Sapporo Dome on Oct. 6, 2009. The Fighters, who beat the Seibu Lions 5-4, won the league title as second-place Rakuten Eagles lost in another game the same day.

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Fighters clinch Pacific League title

SAPPORO, Japan - Nippon Ham Fighters ace pitcher Yu Darvish (C) and other players celebrate after clinching their third Pacific League title in four years at Sapporo Dome on Oct. 6, 2009. The Fighters, who beat the Seibu Lions 5-4, won the league title as second-place Rakuten Eagles lost in another game the same day.

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Fighters clinch Pacific League title

SAPPORO, Japan - Nippon Ham Fighters players celebrate after clinching their third Pacific League title in four years at Sapporo Dome on Oct. 6, 2009. The Fighters, who beat the Seibu Lions 5-4, won the league title as second-place Rakuten Eagles lost in another game the same day.

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Fighters clinch PL title with Rakuten's loss

SAPPORO, Japan - Nippon Ham Fighters players throw manager Masataka Nashida in the air in celebration at clinching their third Pacific League title in four years at Sapporo Dome on Oct. 6, 2009. The Fighters, who beat the Seibu Lions 5-4, won the league title as second-place Rakuten Eagles lost in another game the same day.

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Fighters clinch PL title with Rakuten's loss

SAPPORO, Japan - Nippon Ham Fighters players throw manager Masataka Nashida in the air in celebration at clinching their third Pacific League title in four years at Sapporo Dome on Oct. 6, 2009. The Fighters, who beat the Seibu Lions 5-4, won the league title as second-place Rakuten Eagles lost in another game the same day.

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Fighters clinch Pacific League title

SAPPORO, Japan - Nippon Ham Fighters manager Masataka Nashida (R) hugs ace pitcher Yu Darvish (11) in celebration at clinching the club's third Pacific League title in four years at Sapporo Dome on Oct. 6, 2009. The Fighters, who beat the Seibu Lions 5-4, won the league title as second-place Rakuten Eagles lost in another game the same day.

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Fighters clinch Pacific League title

SAPPORO, Japan - Nippon Ham Fighters players celebrate after clinching their third Pacific League title in four years at Sapporo Dome on Oct. 6, 2009. The Fighters, who beat the Seibu Lions 5-4, won the league title as second-place Rakuten Eagles lost in another game the same day.

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Fighters clinch Pacific League title

SAPPORO, Japan - Nippon Ham Fighters fans celebrate after the team clinched their third Pacific League title in four years at Sapporo Dome on Oct. 6, 2009. The Fighters, who beat the Seibu Lions 5-4, won the league title as second-place Rakuten Eagles lost in another game the same day.

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Hopeful pitcher Kikuchi gets pro career off the ground

SENDAI, Japan - Yusei Kikuchi, a pitcher for the Hanamaki Higashi High School baseball club, speaks to reporters at the school in Hanamaki, Iwate Prefecture, on Oct. 5, 2009. The left-hander, who threw the fastest pitch for a high-school lefty, stated his desire to turn pro after graduating next March.

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Hopeful pitcher Kikuchi gets pro career off the ground

SENDAI, Japan - Yusei Kikuchi, a pitcher for the Hanamaki Higashi High School baseball club, speaks to reporters at the school in Hanamaki, Iwate Prefecture, on Oct. 5, 2009. The left-hander, who threw the fastest pitch for a high-school lefty, stated his desire to turn pro after graduating next March.

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Hopeful pitcher Kikuchi gets pro career off the ground

SENDAI, Japan - Yusei Kikuchi, a pitcher for the Hanamaki Higashi High School baseball club, speaks to reporters at the school in Hanamaki, Iwate Prefecture, on Oct. 5, 2009. The left-hander, who threw the fastest pitch for a high-school lefty, stated his desire to turn pro after graduating next March.

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Emperor Akihito inspects Coelacanth

TOKYO, Japan - Emperor Akihito (L) views a Coelacanth at a laboratory at the Tokyo Institute of Technology in Yokohama on Oct. 5, 2009, prior to its dissection. The emperor is a member of the Ichthyological Society of Japan and is known for his study of goby. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Hopeful pitcher Kikuchi gets pro career off the ground

SENDAI, Japan - Yusei Kikuchi, a pitcher for the Hanamaki Higashi High School baseball club, speaks to reporters at the school in Hanamaki, Iwate Prefecture, on Oct. 5, 2009. The left-hander, who threw the fastest pitch for a high-school lefty, stated his desire to turn pro after graduating next March.

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Chief prosecutor apologizes to wrongfully imprisoned man

UTSUNOMIYA, Japan - Hideo Makuta (R), the top prosecutor at the Utsunomiya District Public Prosecutors Office, bows on Oct. 5, 2009, as he met with Toshikazu Sugaya (L) to apologize to him for wrongfully indicting him and making him serve in prison for about 17 years.

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Chief prosecutor apologizes to wrongfully imprisoned man

UTSUNOMIYA, Japan - Toshikazu Sugaya (R), who had been jailed for about 17 years until recently over the 1990 murder of a 4-year-old girl before a fresh DNA test effectively proved his innocence, speaks to reporters in Utsunomiya on Oct. 5, 2009, after he received an apology from Hideo Makuta, the top prosecutor at the Utsunomiya District Public Prosecutors Office.

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3rd volume of Haruki Murakami's '1Q84' to be issued

TOKYO, Japan - A passerby looks at an advertising poster for Haruki Murakami's latest novel ''1Q84'' at JR Tokyo Station in central Tokyo on Oct. 5, 2009. The book's publisher, Shinchosha, posted the ads at 25 JR stations in the Tokyo metropolitan area. According to sources close to Murakami, the bestselling writer is preparing to issue the third volume of the novel next summer.

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Megumi's parents attend meeting to help abductees

KAWASAKI, Japan - Shigeru Yokota (L) and his wife, Sakie, whose daughter Megumi was abducted by North Korean agents more than 30 years ago, sing a song at a citizens forum in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, on Oct. 4, 2009, ahead of Megumi's 45th birthday on Oct. 5.

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Eagles book 1st Climax Series berth in rout of Lions

SENDAI, Japan - Rakuten Eagles manager Katsuya Nomura shows off the winning ball after his team erupted in a 14-5 win over the Seibu Lions to clinch a spot in the Climax Series playoffs for the first time ever on Oct. 3, 2009 in Sendai. (Pool photo)

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Eagles book 1st Climax Series berth in rout of Lions

SENDAI, Japan - Rakuten Eagles manager Katsuya Nomura acknowledges fans after his team erupted in a 14-5 win over the Seibu Lions to clinch a spot in the Climax Series playoffs for the first time ever on Oct. 3, 2009 in Sendai. (Pool photo)

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Eagles book 1st Climax Series berth in rout of Lions

SENDAI, Japan - Rakuten Eagles players are jubilant after the team erupted in a 14-5 win over the Seibu Lions to clinch a spot in the Climax Series playoffs for the first time ever on Oct. 3, 2009 in Sendai.