Baseball: Hawks clinch Japan Series title

Baseball: Hawks clinch Japan Series title

SoftBank Hawks players celebrate after winning the 2025 Japan Series title with a victory in Game 5 of the best-of-seven series against the Hanshin Tigers at Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya, western Japan, on Oct. 30, 2025.

Baseball: Hawks clinch Japan Series title

Baseball: Hawks clinch Japan Series title

SoftBank Hawks players celebrate after winning the 2025 Japan Series title with a victory in Game 5 of the best-of-seven series against the Hanshin Tigers at Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya, western Japan, on Oct. 30, 2025.

Baseball: CL Climax Series final stage

Baseball: CL Climax Series final stage

Hanshin Tigers players celebrate after winning the Central League Climax Series final stage with a 4-0 victory over the DeNA BayStars in Game 3 at Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya, western Japan, on Oct. 17, 2025.

Baseball: CL Climax Series final stage

Baseball: CL Climax Series final stage

Hanshin Tigers players celebrate after winning the Central League Climax Series final stage with a 4-0 victory over the DeNA BayStars in Game 3 at Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya, western Japan, on Oct. 17, 2025.

Baseball: CL Climax Series final stage

Baseball: CL Climax Series final stage

Hanshin Tigers players celebrate after winning the Central League Climax Series final stage with a 4-0 victory over the DeNA BayStars in Game 3 at Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya, western Japan, on Oct. 17, 2025.

Baseball: CL Climax Series final stage

Baseball: CL Climax Series final stage

Hanshin Tigers players celebrate after winning the Central League Climax Series final stage with a 4-0 victory over the DeNA BayStars in Game 3 at Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya, western Japan, on Oct. 17, 2025.

Baseball: Tigers clinch CL pennant

Baseball: Tigers clinch CL pennant

Hanshin Tigers players celebrate after the baseball team won the Central League pennant following a 2-0 victory over the Hiroshima Carp at Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya, western Japan, on Sept. 7, 2025.

Baseball: Tigers clinch CL pennant

Baseball: Tigers clinch CL pennant

Hanshin Tigers players celebrate after the baseball team won the Central League pennant following a 2-0 victory over the Hiroshima Carp at Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya, western Japan, on Sept. 7, 2025.

Baseball: Tigers clinch CL pennant

Baseball: Tigers clinch CL pennant

Hanshin Tigers players celebrate after the baseball team won the Central League pennant following a 2-0 victory over the Hiroshima Carp at Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya, western Japan, on Sept. 7, 2025.

Baseball: Tigers clinch CL pennant

Baseball: Tigers clinch CL pennant

Hanshin Tigers players pose for a photo after the baseball team won the Central League pennant at Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya, western Japan, on Sept. 7, 2025.

Baseball: Tigers clinch CL pennant

Baseball: Tigers clinch CL pennant

Hanshin Tigers players pose for a photo after the baseball team won the Central League pennant at Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya, western Japan, on Sept. 7, 2025.

Baseball: Tigers clinch CL pennant

Baseball: Tigers clinch CL pennant

Hanshin Tigers manager Kyuji Fujikawa is tossed in the air by his players after the baseball team won the Central League pennant at Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya, western Japan, on Sept. 7, 2025.

Baseball: Tigers clinch CL pennant

Baseball: Tigers clinch CL pennant

Hanshin Tigers manager Kyuji Fujikawa is tossed in the air by his players after the baseball team won the Central League pennant at Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya, western Japan, on Sept. 7, 2025.

Baseball: Tigers clinch CL pennant

Baseball: Tigers clinch CL pennant

Hanshin Tigers manager Kyuji Fujikawa is tossed in the air by his players after the baseball team won the Central League pennant at Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya, western Japan, on Sept. 7, 2025.

Baseball: Tigers clinch CL pennant

Baseball: Tigers clinch CL pennant

Hanshin Tigers manager Kyuji Fujikawa is tossed in the air by his players after the baseball team won the Central League pennant at Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya, western Japan, on Sept. 7, 2025.

Baseball: Tigers clinch CL pennant

Baseball: Tigers clinch CL pennant

Hanshin Tigers manager Kyuji Fujikawa is tossed in the air by his players after the baseball team won the Central League pennant at Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya, western Japan, on Sept. 7, 2025.

Baseball: Nagashima memorial game

Baseball: Nagashima memorial game

Yomiuri Giants players and staff huddle in the shape of No. 3 after their game against the Hanshin Tigers at Tokyo Dome on Aug. 16, 2025, in memory of baseball legend Shigeo Nagashima, who died in June aged 89. Giants players wore retired No. 3 jerseys during the game.

Baseball: Nagashima memorial game

Baseball: Nagashima memorial game

Yomiuri Giants players and staff huddle in the shape of No. 3 after their game against the Hanshin Tigers at Tokyo Dome on Aug. 16, 2025, in memory of baseball legend Shigeo Nagashima, who died in June aged 89. Giants players wore retired No. 3 jerseys during the game.

Baseball: Nagashima memorial game

Baseball: Nagashima memorial game

Yomiuri Giants players and staff huddle in the shape of No. 3 after their game against the Hanshin Tigers at Tokyo Dome on Aug. 16, 2025, in memory of baseball legend Shigeo Nagashima, who died in June aged 89. Giants players wore retired No. 3 jerseys during the game.

Baseball: Nagashima memorial game

Baseball: Nagashima memorial game

Yomiuri Giants players observe a moment of silence before their game against the Hanshin Tigers at Tokyo Dome on Aug. 16, 2025, in memory of baseball legend Shigeo Nagashima, who died in June aged 89.

Baseball: Nagashima memorial game

Baseball: Nagashima memorial game

Yomiuri Giants players line up before their game against the Hanshin Tigers at Tokyo Dome on Aug. 16, 2025, wearing retired No. 3 jerseys in memory of baseball legend Shigeo Nagashima, who died in June aged 89.

Baseball: Nagashima memorial game

Baseball: Nagashima memorial game

Yomiuri Giants players line up before their game against the Hanshin Tigers at Tokyo Dome on Aug. 16, 2025, wearing retired No. 3 jerseys in memory of baseball legend Shigeo Nagashima, who died in June aged 89.

Baseball: Nagashima memorial game

Baseball: Nagashima memorial game

Yomiuri Giants players observe a moment of silence before their game against the Hanshin Tigers at Tokyo Dome on Aug. 16, 2025, wearing retired No. 3 jerseys in memory of baseball legend Shigeo Nagashima, who died in June aged 89. (Pool photo)

Baseball: Nagashima memorial game

Baseball: Nagashima memorial game

Yomiuri Giants players observe a moment of silence before their game against the Hanshin Tigers at Tokyo Dome on Aug. 16, 2025, wearing retired No. 3 jerseys in memory of baseball legend Shigeo Nagashima, who died in June aged 89.

Baseball: Nagashima memorial game

Baseball: Nagashima memorial game

Yomiuri Giants players observe a moment of silence before their game against the Hanshin Tigers at Tokyo Dome on Aug. 16, 2025, wearing retired No. 3 jerseys in memory of baseball legend Shigeo Nagashima, who died in June aged 89.

Baseball: Nagashima memorial game

Baseball: Nagashima memorial game

Yomiuri Giants and Hanshin Tigers players observe a moment of silence before their game at Tokyo Dome on Aug. 16, 2025, in memory of baseball legend Shigeo Nagashima, who died in June aged 89.

Baseball: World Series Champion ring

Baseball: World Series Champion ring

Photo taken in Los Angeles on March 28, 2025, shows a 2024 World Series Champion ring. The rings were given to Los Angeles Dodgers players during a ceremony held prior to a game against the Detroit Tigers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles the same day.

Baseball: World Series Champion ring

Baseball: World Series Champion ring

Los Angeles Dodgers players pose for a photo during a World Series Champion ring ceremony held prior to a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 28, 2025.

Baseball: World Series Champion ring

Baseball: World Series Champion ring

Photo taken in Los Angeles on March 28, 2025, shows a 2024 World Series Champion ring. The rings were given to Los Angeles Dodgers players during a ceremony held prior to a game against the Detroit Tigers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles the same day.

Baseball: Tigers vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Tigers vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers players celebrate after defeating the Detroit Tigers in a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 27, 2025.

Baseball: Tigers vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Tigers vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers players listen to the national anthem ahead of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 27, 2025.

Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (front, L), Hanshin Tigers manager Kuji Fujikawa (front, R) and players from both teams pose for a photo after an exhibition game at Tokyo Dome on March 16, 2025, ahead of Major League Baseball's season-opening Tokyo Series between the Chicago Cubs and the Dodgers on March 18 and 19.

Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

Los Angeles Dodgers players, including Shohei Ohtani (2nd from R), line up ahead of an exhibition game against the Hanshin Tigers on March 16, 2025, at Tokyo Dome, prior to Major League Baseball's season-opening Tokyo Series between the Cubs and the Los Angeles Dodgers on March 18 and 19.

Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

Los Angeles Dodgers players, including Shohei Ohtani (2nd from R), line up ahead of an exhibition game against the Hanshin Tigers on March 16, 2025, at Tokyo Dome, prior to Major League Baseball's season-opening Tokyo Series between the Cubs and the Los Angeles Dodgers on March 18 and 19.

Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

Players from the Chicago Cubs (blue caps) and Hanshin Tigers pose for a photo with Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga (C, blue jersey) in the middle following an exhibition game on March 15, 2025, at Tokyo Dome, prior to Major League Baseball's season-opening Tokyo Series between the Cubs and the Los Angeles Dodgers on March 18 and 19.

Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

Players from the Chicago Cubs (blue caps) and Hanshin Tigers pose for a photo with Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga (C, blue jersey) in the middle following an exhibition game on March 15, 2025, at Tokyo Dome, prior to Major League Baseball's season-opening Tokyo Series between the Cubs and the Los Angeles Dodgers on March 18 and 19.

Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

Players from the Chicago Cubs (blue caps) and Hanshin Tigers pose for a photo following an exhibition game on March 15, 2025, at Tokyo Dome, prior to Major League Baseball's season-opening Tokyo Series between the Cubs and the Los Angeles Dodgers on March 18 and 19.

Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

Chicago Cubs players line up ahead of an exhibition game against the Hanshin Tigers on March 15, 2025, at Tokyo Dome, prior to Major League Baseball's season-opening Tokyo Series between the Cubs and the Los Angeles Dodgers on March 18 and 19. (Pool photo)

Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

Chicago Cubs players line up ahead of an exhibition game against the Hanshin Tigers on March 15, 2025, at Tokyo Dome, prior to Major League Baseball's season-opening Tokyo Series between the Cubs and the Los Angeles Dodgers on March 18 and 19.

Special train marking 90th anniv. of founding of Tigers

Special train marking 90th anniv. of founding of Tigers

A special train featuring former and current Hanshin Tigers players is unveiled to the media at a Hanshin Electric Railway Co. station near Koshien Stadium, the Central League baseball club's home ballpark in the western Japan city of Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture, on March 5, 2025. The six-car train will operate until mid-December to mark the 90th anniversary of the founding of the Tigers. ==Kyodo

Baseball: MLB Division Series

Baseball: MLB Division Series

Detroit Tigers players greet teammate Wenceel Perez (46) after the club won Game 3 of the American League Division Series against the Cleveland Guardians at Comerica Park in Detroit on Oct. 9, 2024.

Baseball: MLB Wild Card Series

Baseball: MLB Wild Card Series

Detroit Tigers players cheer in the dugout after Andy Ibanez's pinch-hit bases-clearing double in the eighth inning of Game 2 of MLB's American League wild card playoff series against the Houston Astros on Oct. 2, 2024, at Minute Maid Park in Houston. The Tigers advanced to the Division Series with a 5-2 victory over the Astros.

Xinhua Headlines: Sports enliven life in Xinjiang, kindling dreams

Xinhua Headlines: Sports enliven life in Xinjiang, kindling dreams

(240527) --BEIJING, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Fans of Xinjiang Flying Tigers cheer for players during the 23rd round match between Tianjin Pioneers and Xinjiang Flying Tigers at the 2023-2024 season of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) league in north China's Tianjin, Dec. 29, 2023. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

Xinhua Headlines: Sports enliven life in Xinjiang, kindling dreams

Xinhua Headlines: Sports enliven life in Xinjiang, kindling dreams

(240527) --BEIJING, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Fans of Xinjiang Flying Tigers cheer for players during the 23rd round match between Tianjin Pioneers and Xinjiang Flying Tigers at the 2023-2024 season of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) league in north China's Tianjin, Dec. 29, 2023. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

Jilin Northeast Tigers gears up for rest CBA games

STORY: Jilin Northeast Tigers gears up for rest CBA games SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 26, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:38 LOCATION: CHANGCHUN, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of scenes of training 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): GAO JUNCHAO, Jilin Coach 3. various of scenes of training STORYLINE: Jilin Northeast Tigers held its first open training session on Monday. Team coach Gao Junchao said it is gearing up for the following games of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) facing the increasingly fierce competition for playoff seats. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): GAO JUNCHAO, Jilin Coach "Through short adjustments, players' injuries have been alleviated, and the situation is getting better. After returning from injuries, they first need to improve their competitiveness. Then they can further catch up with the team and hopefully have some chemistry with each other." The third stage of the CBA regular season will start in early March. After the first 39 rounds, the Jilin Northeast Tigers ranks 1

Baseball: Hanshin victory parade

Baseball: Hanshin victory parade

Hanshin Tigers players pose for a photo aboard an open-top bus during a parade to celebrate their first Japan Series baseball title in 38 years in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on Nov. 23, 2023. (Pool photo)

Baseball: Hanshin victory parade

Baseball: Hanshin victory parade

Hanshin Tigers players wave to fans during a parade to celebrate their first Japan Series baseball title in 38 years in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on Nov. 23, 2023.

Baseball: Hanshin wins Japan Series

Baseball: Hanshin wins Japan Series

Jubilant Hanshin Tigers players rush toward the mound to celebrate their Japan Series baseball championship win at Kyocera Dome Osaka in the western Japan city of Osaka on Nov. 5, 2023.

Baseball: Hanshin wins Japan Series

Baseball: Hanshin wins Japan Series

Jubilant Hanshin Tigers players rush toward the mound to celebrate their Japan Series baseball championship win at Kyocera Dome Osaka in the western Japan city of Osaka on Nov. 5, 2023.

Baseball: Hanshin wins Japan Series

Baseball: Hanshin wins Japan Series

Orix Buffaloes players leave the field after losing the deciding Game 7 of the Japan Series baseball championship to the Hanshin Tigers at Kyocera Dome Osaka in the western Japan city of Osaka on Nov. 5, 2023.