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Venus Williams crashes at Toray Pan Pacific tennis

TOKYO, Japan - World No. 3 Venus Williams returns the ball to Russian teenager Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova during their second round match at the Toray Pan Pacific Open tennis tournament at Ariake Tennis Forest in Tokyo on Sept. 28, 2009. Williams went down 7-6, 7-5 to Pavlyuchenkova.

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Date Krumm makes 1st-round exit at Toray Pan Pacific tennis

TOKYO, Japan - Canada's Aleksandra Wozniak (R) shakes hands with Japan's Kimiko Date Krumm after Wozniak's 5-7, 7-6, 6-4 victory over Date in their first round match at the Toray Pan Pacific Open tennis tournament at Ariake Tennis Forest in Tokyo on Sept. 28, 2009.

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Chang defeats World No. 1 Safina at Toray Pan Pacs

TOKYO, Japan - Taiwanese qualifier Kai-chen Chang hits the ball to World No. 1 and defending champion Dinara Safina during the second round of the Toray Pan Pacific Open at Ariake Tennis Forest Park in Tokyo on Sept. 28, 2009. Chang, ranked 132nd in the world, stunned the Russian 7-6 (7-5), 4-6, 7-5 to advance to the third round.

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Yankees Matsui hits homer vs Angels

ANAHEIM, United States - New York Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui follows through after hitting a homer in the fifth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim on Sept. 22, 2009. The Yankees won 6-5.

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Yankees Matsui hits homer vs Angels

ANAHEIM, United States - New York Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui (55) is congratulated by manager Joe Girardi (L), star teammates Alex Rodriguez (2nd from L) and Derek Jeter (R) on hitting a homer in the fifth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim on Sept. 22, 2009. The Yankees won 6-5.

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Yankees Matsui hits homer vs Angels

ANAHEIM, United States - New York Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui and his teammates celebrate after beating the Los Angeles Angels 6-5 at Angel Stadium in Anaheim on Sept. 22, 2009. Matsui, who went 1-for-3, hit a homer.

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Yankees Matsui hits homer vs Angels

ANAHEIM, United States - New York Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui circles the bases after hitting a homer in the fifth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim on Sept. 22, 2009. The Yankees won 6-5.

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Yankees Matsui hits homer vs Angels

ANAHEIM, United States - New York Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui hits a homer in the fifth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim on Sept. 22, 2009. The Yankees won 6-5.

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Yankees' Matsui hits homer

ANAHEIM, United States - New York Yankees' pinch hitter Hideki Matsui hits a homer to center in the eighth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium on Sept. 21, 2009. The Yankees lost the game 2-5.

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Boston Red Sox's Matsuzaka earns 3rd win over Baltimore Orioles

BALTIMORE, United States - Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka leaves the mound at Oriole Park in Baltimore on Sept. 20, 2009, after being taken out in the sixth inning of a game against the Baltimore Orioles. Matsuzaka allowed eight hits and three runs in 5-1/3 innings and earned this season's third win as the Red Sox won 9-3.

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Boston Red Sox's Matsuzaka earns 3rd win over Baltimore Orioles

BALTIMORE, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka pitches against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park in Baltimore on Sept. 20, 2009. Matsuzaka allowed eight hits and three runs in 5-1/3 innings and earned this season's third win as the Red Sox won 9-3.

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Ichiro goes deep for winning blast in 9th

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki (L) is greeted by his teammates at the plate after hitting a walk-off two-run homer off New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera in the ninth inning of their game at Safeco Field in Seattle on Sept. 18, 2009. Ichiro went 4-for-5 to raise his average to .357 as the Mariners won 3-2.

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Ichiro goes deep for winning blast in 9th

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki hit a walk-off two-run homer off New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera in the ninth inning of their game at Safeco Field in Seattle on Sept. 18, 2009. Ichiro went 4-for-5 to raise his average to .357 as the Mariners won 3-2.

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Hanshin's Yano hits 2-run homer

TOKYO, Japan - Hanshin Tigers catcher Akihiro Yano hits a two-run homer in the 11th inning of a game against the Yomiuri Giants at Tokyo Dome on Sept. 15, 2009, steering his club to a 5-3 victory.

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Hanshin's Arai out at home

TOKYO, Japan - Yomiuri Giants catcher Shinnosuke Abe tags out Hanshin Tigers' Takahiro Arai at home plate in the sixth inning of a game at Tokyo Dome on Sept. 15, 2009. The Tigers won 5-3.

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Clijsters wins 2009 U.S. Open women's singles title

NEW YORK, United States - Kim Clijsters of Belgium celebrates after beating Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark in the women's singles final at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York on Sept. 13, 2009. Clijsters won 7-5, 6-3.

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Clijsters wins 2009 U.S. Open women's singles title

NEW YORK, United States - Kim Clijsters of Belgium (R), her husband Brian Lynch and their daughter Jada pose with the winner's trophy after Clijsters' victory over Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark in the women's singles final at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York on Sept. 13, 2009. Clijsters won 7-5, 6-3.

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Clijsters wins U.S. Open tennis

NEW YORK, United States - Kim Clijsters of Belgium shows off the trophy she won in the U.S. Open tennis tournament at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York on Sept. 13, 2009. Clijsters beat Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark 7-5, 6-3.

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Wozniacki misses U.S. Open tennis title

NEW YORK, United States - Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark returns the ball to Kim Clijsters of Belgium during the final at the U.S. Open tennis tournament at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York on Sept. 13, 2009. Wozniacki was beaten 5-7, 3-6.

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Wozniacki misses U.S. Open tennis title

NEW YORK, United States - Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark returns the ball to Kim Clijsters of Belgium during the final at the U.S. Open tennis tournament at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York on Sept. 13, 2009. Wozniacki was beaten 5-7, 3-6.

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Clijsters wins U.S. Open tennis

NEW YORK, United States - Kim Clijsters of Belgium returns a shot to Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark during the final at the U.S. Open tennis tournament at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York on Sept. 13, 2009. Clijsters won the women's singles, beating Wozniacki 7-5, 6-3.

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Clijsters wins U.S. Open tennis

NEW YORK, United States - Kim Clijsters of Belgium returns a shot to Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark during the final at the U.S. Open tennis tournament at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York on Sept. 13, 2009. Clijsters won the women's singles, beating Wozniacki 7-5, 6-3.

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Seattle Mariners' Ichiro 1-for-5 against L.A. Angels

ANAHEIM, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki hits a single to right in the third inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on Sept. 9, 2009. Ichiro went 1-for-5, moving within four hits of his ninth consecutive 200-hit season. The Angels won 6-3.

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Djokovic advances to semifinals at U.S. Open tennis

NEW YORK, United States - Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates after beating Fernando Verdasco of Spain in their quarterfinal match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York on Sept. 9, 2009. Djokovic won 7-6, 1-6, 7-5, 6-2 to reach the semifinals.

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Djokovic advances to semifinals at U.S. Open tennis

NEW YORK, United States - Novak Djokovic of Serbia returns the ball to Fernando Verdasco of Spain during their quarterfinal match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York on Sept. 9, 2009. Djokovic beat Verdasco 7-6, 1-6, 7-5, 6-2 to reach the semifinals.

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Djokovic advances to semifinals at U.S. Open tennis

NEW YORK, United States - Novak Djokovic of Serbia reacts after beating Fernando Verdasco of Spain in their quarterfinal match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York on Sept. 9, 2009. Djokovic won 7-6, 1-6, 7-5, 6-2 to reach the semifinals.

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Chinese police out in force in Urumqi

URUMQI, China - Paramilitary police officers patrol the streets of Urumqi, the capital of China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, on Sept. 5, 2009.

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Chinese police out in force in Urumqi

URUMQI, China - Paramilitary police officers take rest near a mosque in Urumqi, the capital of China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, on Sept. 5, 2009.

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Ichiro hits 3 singles vs Oakland

OAKLAND, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki hits a single to center in the seventh inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on Sept. 5, 2009. Ichiro went 3-for-5, moving within one hit of 2,000 for his major league career.

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Ichiro hits 3 singles vs Oakland

OAKLAND, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki rushes to first after hitting a single to center in the seventh inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on Sept. 5, 2009. Ichiro went 3-for-5, moving within one hit of 2,000 for his major league career.

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Ichiro hits 3 singles vs Oakland

OAKLAND, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki rushes to first after hitting a single to center in the seventh inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on Sept. 5, 2009. Ichiro went 3-for-5, moving within one hit of 2,000 for his major league career.

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Ichiro hits 3 singles vs Oakland

OAKLAND, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki rushes to first base after hitting an infield single to first in the second inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on Sept. 5, 2009. Ichiro went 3-for-5, moving within one hit of 2,000 for his major league career.

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Sharapova eliminated in U.S. Open

NEW YORK, United States - Maria Sharapova of Russia appears dispirited after being beaten by Melanie Oudin of the United States in their third-round match at the U.S. Open tournament at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York on Sept. 5, 2009.

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Ichiro hits 3 singles vs Oakland

OAKLAND, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki follows through after hitting an infield single to first in the second inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on Sept. 5, 2009. Ichiro went 3-for-5, moving within one hit of 2,000 for his major league career.

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Oudin beats Sharapova in U.S. Open

NEW YORK, United States - Melanie Oudin of the United States reacts after beating 29th-seeded Maria Sharapova of Russia in their third-round match at the U.S. Open tournament at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York on Sept. 5, 2009.

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Ichiro hits 3 singles vs Oakland

OAKLAND, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki hits an infield single to first in the second inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on Sept. 5, 2009. Ichiro went 3-for-5, moving within one hit of 2,000 for his major league career.

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Sharapova beaten in U.S. Open

NEW YORK, United States - Melanie Oudin of the United States returns the ball during a third-round match against 29th-seeded Maria Sharapova of Russia at the U.S. Open tournament at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York on Sept. 5, 2009. Oudin beat Sharapova.

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Japan-Netherlands soccer friendly

ENSCHEDE, Netherlands - Japanese defender Yuto Nagatomo (R) and Dutch forward Arjen Robben fight for the ball in the first half of a friendly in Enschede in the Netherlands on Sept. 5, 2009.

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Sharapova eliminated in U.S. Open

NEW YORK, United States - Maria Sharapova of Russia returns a shot against Melanie Oudin of the United States during a third-round match at the U.S. Open tournament at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York on Sept. 5, 2009. The 29th-seeded Sharapova was beaten by Oudin.

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Japan-Netherlands soccer friendly

ENSCHEDE, Netherlands - Japanese striker Marcus Tulio Tanaka (top) challenges for the ball with Dutch midfielder Wesley Sneijder in the first half of a friendly in Enschede in the Netherlands on Sept. 5, 2009.

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Urumqi city head fired

BEIJING, China - Li Zhi, Communist Party of China head in Urumqi City, speaks to young citizens in the capital of China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region on July 7, 2009. China announced Sept. 5 that Li has been fired as head of the city where ethnic tension sparked a series of violent protests.

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Suzuki Motor president at press conference

HAMAMATSU, Japan - Osamu Suzuki, chairman and president of Suzuki Motor Corp., speaks at a press conference at a hotel in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, on Sept. 5, 2009. Suzuki said the automaker will build a new passenger car plant in India in 2011.

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Japan-Netherlands soccer friendly

ENSCHEDE, Netherlands - Japanese defender Atsuto Uchida (R) and Dutch forward Arjen Robben fight for the ball in the first half of a friendly in Enschede in the Netherlands on Sept. 5, 2009.

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Japan-Netherlands soccer friendly

ENSCHEDE, Netherlands - Japanese defender Yuto Nagatomo (R) tries to control the ball in the first half of a friendly in Enschede in the Netherlands on Sept. 5, 2009.

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DPJ's Hatoyama at party HQ

TOKYO, Japan - Yukio Hatoyama, Japan's prime minister in waiting, leaves a room where he gave a press conference at the headquarters of his Democratic Party of Japan in Tokyo's Nagatacho district on Sept. 5, 2009.

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Japan-Netherlands soccer friendly

ENSCHEDE, Netherlands - Japanese striker Shinji Okazaki (R) heads as Dutch defender Joris Mathijsen looks on in the first half of a friendly in Enschede in the Netherlands on Sept. 5, 2009.

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Ex-Taiwan leader Lee in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Former Taiwanese President Lee Teng-hui speaks to reporters after delivering a lecture at the Hibiya Kokaido hall in Tokyo on Sept. 5, 2009. Lee talked about relations between Japan and the United States under the incoming government under Yukio Hatoyama, the prime minister in waiting, as well as ties between Japan and Taiwan.

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People, police in Urumqi

URUMQI, China - A group of paramilitary police officers make their way with some holding rifles in Urumqi in China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on Sept. 5, 2009. The city has seen several days of riots and demonstrations in which five people are reported to have died.

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DPJ's Hatoyama, Ozawa

TOKYO, Japan - Yukio Hatoyama (R), Japan's prime minister in waiting, and Ichiro Ozawa, acting president of Hatoyama's Democratic Party of Japan, speak to reporters at the DPJ headquarters in Tokyo's Nagatacho district Sept. 5, 2009.

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People, police in Urumqi

URUMQI, China - Paramilitary police officers and people stand face to face in People's Square in Urumqi in China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on Sept. 5, 2009. The city has seen several days of riots and demonstrations in which five people are reported to have died.