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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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Fujii resigns as Japan finance minister

TOKYO, Japan - This Oct. 15, 2009, file photo shows then Japanese Finance Minister Hirohisa Fujii attending a ceremony to demonstrate the technology of minting coins at the Japan Mint in Osaka. Fujii was replaced with Deputy Prime Minister Naoto Kan on Jan. 6, 2010, after tendering his resignation.

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6,600 people line up for Sakai's trial

TOKYO, Japan - People queue in Tokyo's Hibiya Park on Oct. 26, 2009, for gallery tickets for the first trial for actress Noriko Sakai over drug allegations at the nearby Tokyo District Court. A total of 6,615 people, the second largest ever for the court, lined up for a chance for only 20 seats in the courtroom.

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6,600 people line up for Sakai's trial

TOKYO, Japan - People queue in Tokyo's Hibiya Park on Oct. 26, 2009, for gallery tickets for the first trial for actress Noriko Sakai over drug allegations at the nearby Tokyo District Court. A total of 6,615 people, the second largest ever for the court, lined up for a chance for only 20 seats in the courtroom.

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6,600 people line up for Sakai's trial

TOKYO, Japan - Women show off wristbands given out by the Tokyo District Court at Tokyo's Hibiya Park on Oct. 26, 2009, prior to the first trial for actress Noriko Sakai over drug allegations at the nearby Tokyo District Court. Those with wristbands were eligible to take part in a lottery for the 20 court gallery tickets for the trial. The number of people who queued for the chance grew to 6,615, the second largest ever for the court.

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6,600 people line up for Sakai's trial

TOKYO, Japan - An official gives a man a wristband at Tokyo's Hibiya Park on Oct. 26, 2009, prior to the first trial for actress Noriko Sakai over drug allegations at the nearby Tokyo District Court. Those with wristbands were eligible to take part in a lottery for the 20 court gallery tickets for the trial. The number of people who queued for the chance grew to 6,615, the second largest ever for the court.

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6,600 people line up for Sakai's trial

TOKYO, Japan - People queue in Tokyo's Hibiya Park on Oct. 26, 2009, for gallery tickets for the first trial for actress Noriko Sakai over drug allegations at the nearby Tokyo District Court. A total of 6,615 people, the second largest ever for the court, lined up for a chance for only 20 seats in the courtroom.

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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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Abe, Omichi help Giants to 2-1 CLCS lead

TOKYO, Japan - Pinch-hitter Noriyoshi Omichi strikes a two-run double in the fourth inning of Game 2 of the Climax Series second stage against the Chunichi Dragons at Tokyo Dome on Oct. 22, 2009, as the Yomiuri Giants rallied to beat the Dragons 6-4 to take a 2-1 series lead and need two more wins to clinch a spot in the Japan Series.

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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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Al Ittihad trounce Nagoya Grampus 6-2 in Asian Champions League

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia - Nagoya Grampus midfielder Naoshi Nakamura (7) celebrates with his teammates after scoring his side's second goal in the 34th minute of the first leg of the AFC Champions League semifinal against Al Ittihad in Jeddha on Oct. 21, 2009. The Japanese club were beaten 6-2.

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Al Ittihad trounce Nagoya Grampus 6-2 in Asian Champions League

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia - Nagoya Grampus striker Joshua Kennedy (2nd from L) heads the opening goal in the 15th minute of the first leg of the AFC Champions League semifinal against Al Ittihad in Jeddha on Oct. 21, 2009. The Japanese club were beaten 6-2.

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Phillies smash Dodgers 11-0 in Game 3 of NLCS

PHILADELPHIA, United States - Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Jayson Werth (R) is greeted by teammate Ryan Howard (6) after hitting a two-run homer off Los Angeles Dodgers starter Hiroki Kuroda in the first inning of Game 3 of the National League Championship Series at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Oct. 18, 2009. The Phillies won 11-0.

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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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Stosur to meet Schiavone in Japan Women's Open final

OSAKA, Japan - Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark reacts after missing a point against Samantha Stosur of Australia during their semifinal match at the Japan Women's Open Tennis tournament at Utsubo Tennis Center in Osaka on Oct. 17, 2009. Stosur won 6-0, 4-6, 6-4 to move into the final against Italian Francesca Schiavone.

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Stosur to meet Schiavone in Japan Women's Open final

OSAKA, Japan - Australian Samantha Stosur serves to defending champion Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark during their semifinal match at the Japan Women's Open tennis tournament at Utsubo Tennis Center in Osaka on Oct. 17, 2009. Stosur won 6-0, 4-6, 6-4 to move into the final against Italian Francesca Schiavone.

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Samantha Stosur advances to Japan Women's Open semifinals

OSAKA, Japan - Samantha Stosur of Australia returns the ball to American Jill Craybas during their semifinal match at the Japan Women's Open tennis tournament at Utsubo Tennis Center in Osaka on Oct. 16, 2009. Stosur won 6-1, 6-3 to advance to the semifinals.

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Wozniacki advances into semis at Japan Women's Open

OSAKA, Japan - Defending champion Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark returns to Aleksandra Wozniak of Canada during their quarterfinal match at the Japan Women's Open tennis tournament at Utsubo Tennis Center in Osaka on Oct. 16, 2009. Wozniacki won 6-2, 6-7 (1), 6-2 to move into the semifinals.

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Morigami eliminated in 2nd round of Japan Women's Open

OSAKA, Japan - Japan's Akiko Morigami returns to third-seeded Samantha Stosur of Australia during their second round match in the Japan Women's Open tennis tournament at Utsubo Tennis Center in Osaka on Oct. 15, 2009. Morigami, who will retire at the end of the season, lost to Stosur 6-1, 6-2.

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Top seed Wozniacki into Japan Women's Open q'finals

OSAKA, Japan - Top seed Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark returns the ball to Briton Katie O'Brien during their match at the Japan Women's Open tennis tournament at Utsubo Tennis Center in Osaka on Oct. 15, 2009. Wozniacki won 6-0, 6-1 to move into the quarterfinals.

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Youzhny loses out on Japan Open tennis title

TOKYO, Japan - Mikhail Youzhny of Russia looks downcast at Ariake Tennis Forest Park in Tokyo on Oct. 11, 2009. Youzhny was beaten by Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France 6-3, 6-3 in the final of the Japan Open tennis tournament.

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Tsonga claims Japan Open tennis title

TOKYO, Japan - Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France celebrates after winning the Japan Open tennis tournament at Ariake Tennis Forest Park in Tokyo on Oct. 11, 2009. Tsonga beat Russian Mikhail Youzhny 6-3, 6-3.

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Tsonga claims Japan Open tennis title

TOKYO, Japan - Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France shows off the Japan Open trophy after winning the tennis tournament at Ariake Tennis Forest Park in Tokyo on Oct. 11, 2009. Tsonga beat Russian Mikhail Youzhny 6-3, 6-3.

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Tsonga claims Japan Open tennis title

TOKYO, Japan - Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France returns the ball against Russian Mikhail Youzhny in the final of the Japan Open tennis tournament at Ariake Tennis Forest Park in Tokyo on Oct. 11, 2009. Tsonga beat Russian Mikhail Youzhny 6-3, 6-3.

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Tsonga claims Japan Open tennis title

TOKYO, Japan - Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France returns the ball against Russian Mikhail Youzhny in the final of the Japan Open tennis tournament at Ariake Tennis Forest Park in Tokyo on Oct. 11, 2009. Tsonga beat Russian Mikhail Youzhny 6-3, 6-3.

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Youzhny beats defending champ Berdych to reach Japan Open semis

TOKYO, Japan - Defending champion Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic leaves center court at Ariake Tennis Forest Park in Tokyo on Oct. 9, 2009, after being defeated 2-6, 6(6)-7 by unseeded Russian Mikhail Youzhny in their quarterfinal match at the Japan Open tennis tournament.

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Hewitt moves into semifinals at Japan Open tennis

TOKYO, Japan - Lleyton Hewitt of Australia returns the ball to Edouard Roger-Vasselin of France in their quarterfinal match at the Japan Open tennis tournament at Tokyo's Ariake Tennis Forest Park on Oct. 9, 2009. Hewitt won 6-4, 6-0 to advance to the semifinals.

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Ishikawa-Ogilvy defeated by Woods-Stricker in Presidents Cup

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Japanese golfer Ryo Ishikawa (L) of the international team shakes hands with Tiger Woods (R) of the U.S. team at the end of a foursomes game on the first day of the Presidents Cup at Harding Park Golf Course in San Francisco on Oct. 8, 2009. At 2nd from L is Woods' partner, Steve Stricker, after their victory 6 and 4 over Ishikawa who paired with Geoff Ogilvy.

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Japan beat Hong Kong 6-0 in Asian Cup qualifier

SHIZUOKA, Japan - Japanese soccer players celebrate their 6-0 victory over Hong Kong in an Asian Cup qualifier in Shizuoka on Oct. 8, 2009.

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Japan beat Hong Kong 6-0 in Asian Cup qualifier

SHIZUOKA, Japan - Japan striker Shinji Okazaki scores his side's sixth goal in the 78th minute of an Asian Cup qualifier against Hong Kong in Shizuoka on Oct. 8, 2009. Japan won 6-0.

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Japan beat Hong Kong 6-0 in Asian Cup qualifier

SHIZUOKA, Japan - Japan defender Marcus Tulio Tanaka (R) scores his side's fourth goal in the 67th minute of an Asian Cup qualifier against Hong Kong in Shizuoka on Oct. 8, 2009. Japan won 6-0.

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Jo-Wilfried Tsonga reaches Japan Open quarterfinals

TOKYO, Japan - Second-seeded Jo-Wilfried Tsonga returns the ball to his compatriot Richard Gasquet during their second round match at the Japan Open tennis tournament at Tokyo's Ariake Tennis Forest Park on Oct. 8, 2009. Tsonga won 4-6, 6-2, 6-2 to move into the quarterfinals.

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Japan beat Hong Kong 6-0 in Asian Cup qualifier

SHIZUOKA, Japan - Japan defender Yuji Kakazawa (R) heads his side's third goal during the second half of an Asian Cup qualifier against Hong Kong in Shizuoka on Oct. 8, 2009. Japan won 6-0.

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Jo-Wilfried Tsonga reaches Japan Open quarterfinals

TOKYO, Japan - Second-seeded Jo-Wilfried Tsonga serves to his compatriot Richard Gasquet during their second round match at the Japan Open tennis tournament at Tokyo's Ariake Tennis Forest Park on Oct. 8, 2009. Tsonga won 4-6, 6-2, 6-2 to move into the quarterfinals.

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Tsonga gets past 1st round at Japan Open

TOKYO, Japan - Richard Gasquet of France returns to Philipp Petzschner of Germany during their first round match at the Japan Open tennis tournament at Ariake Tennis Forest Park in Tokyo on Oct. 7, 2009. Gasquet won 6-3, 6-2.

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Latvia's Gulbis beats Czech's Stepanek at Japan Open tennis

TOKYO, Japan - Ernests Gulbis of Latvia serves to the Czech Republic's Radek Stepanek in their first round match at the Japan Open tennis tournament at Ariake Tennis Forest Park in Tokyo on Oct. 6, 2009. The qualifier Gulbis beat sixth-seed Stepanek 6-4, 6-4.

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Tsonga gets past 1st round at Japan Open

TOKYO, Japan - Second-seeded Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France returns the ball to Mischa Zverev of Germany during their first-round match at the Japan Open tennis tournament at Ariake Tennis Forest Park in Tokyo on Oct. 7, 2009. Tsonga won 6-4, 6-3.

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Ishikawa in photo session with Clinton

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Japanese golfer Ryo Ishikawa (3rd from L) is flanked by former U.S. President Bill Clinton (4th from L) in a photo session of an international team at Harding Park Golf Course on Oct. 6, 2009, two days before the start of the Presidents Cup against a U.S. team.

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Ishikawa in photo session with Clinton

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Japanese golfer Ryo Ishikawa (2nd from L) is flanked by former U.S. President Bill Clinton (3rd from L) in a photo session of an international team at Harding Park Golf Course on Oct. 6, 2009, two days before the start of the Presidents Cup against a U.S. team.

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Ishikawa in practice for Presidents Cup

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Japanese golfer Ryo Ishikawa (L) makes a shot during a practice session for the Presidents Cup between a U.S. team and an international team at Harding Park Golf Course on Oct. 6, 2009, two days before the start of the game. At right is the international team's captain Greg Norman.

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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.