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[Breaking News]Baseball: Ohtani ahead of WBC

NAGOYA, Japan, Feb. 28 Kyodo - Shohei Ohtani of Japan's national baseball team takes batting practice ahead of a World Baseball Classic tune-up game against the Chunichi Dragons at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Feb. 27, 2026. (Kyodo)

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Baseball: Ohtani ahead of WBC

Shohei Ohtani of Japan's national baseball team plays catch ahead of a World Baseball Classic tune-up game against the Chunichi Dragons at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Feb. 27, 2026.

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Baseball: Ohtani ahead of WBC

Shohei Ohtani of Japan's national baseball team plays catch ahead of a World Baseball Classic tune-up game against the Chunichi Dragons at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Feb. 27, 2026.

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Baseball: Ohtani ahead of WBC

Fans watch Shohei Ohtani (16) of Japan's national baseball team playing catch ahead of a World Baseball Classic tune-up game against the Chunichi Dragons at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Feb. 27, 2026.

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Baseball: Ohtani ahead of WBC

Fans watch Shohei Ohtani (16) of Japan's national baseball team playing catch ahead of a World Baseball Classic tune-up game against the Chunichi Dragons at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Feb. 27, 2026.

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Baseball: Ohtani ahead of WBC

Shohei Ohtani of Japan's national baseball team plays catch ahead of a World Baseball Classic tune-up game against the Chunichi Dragons at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Feb. 27, 2026.

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Baseball: Ohtani ahead of WBC

Shohei Ohtani of Japan's national baseball team plays catch ahead of a World Baseball Classic tune-up game against the Chunichi Dragons at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Feb. 27, 2026.

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Baseball: Ohtani ahead of WBC

Shohei Ohtani of Japan's national baseball team plays catch ahead of a World Baseball Classic tune-up game against the Chunichi Dragons at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Feb. 27, 2026.

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Baseball: Ohtani ahead of WBC

Shohei Ohtani of Japan's national baseball team plays catch ahead of a World Baseball Classic tune-up game against the Chunichi Dragons at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Feb. 27, 2026.

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Baseball: Ohtani ahead of WBC

Teammates and fans watch Shohei Ohtani (L) of Japan's national baseball team taking batting practice ahead of a World Baseball Classic tune-up game against the Chunichi Dragons at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Feb. 27, 2026.

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Baseball: Ohtani ahead of WBC

Shohei Ohtani of Japan's national baseball team plays catch ahead of a World Baseball Classic tune-up game against the Chunichi Dragons at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Feb. 27, 2026.

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Baseball: Ohtani ahead of WBC

Shohei Ohtani of Japan's national baseball team takes batting practice ahead of a World Baseball Classic tune-up game against the Chunichi Dragons at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Feb. 27, 2026.

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Baseball: Ohtani ahead of WBC

Teammates and fans watch Shohei Ohtani of Japan's national baseball team taking batting practice ahead of a World Baseball Classic tune-up game against the Chunichi Dragons at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Feb. 27, 2026.

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Baseball: Ohtani ahead of WBC

Shohei Ohtani of Japan's national baseball team takes batting practice ahead of a World Baseball Classic tune-up game against the Chunichi Dragons at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Feb. 27, 2026.

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Baseball: Ohtani ahead of WBC

Shohei Ohtani of Japan's national baseball team takes batting practice ahead of a World Baseball Classic tune-up game against the Chunichi Dragons at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Feb. 27, 2026.

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Baseball: Ohtani ahead of WBC

Shohei Ohtani of Japan's national baseball team takes batting practice ahead of a World Baseball Classic tune-up game against the Chunichi Dragons at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Feb. 27, 2026.

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Baseball: Ohtani ahead of WBC

Shohei Ohtani of Japan's national baseball team takes batting practice ahead of a World Baseball Classic tune-up game against the Chunichi Dragons at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Feb. 27, 2026.

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Baseball: Ohtani ahead of WBC

Shohei Ohtani of Japan's national baseball team takes batting practice ahead of a World Baseball Classic tune-up game against the Chunichi Dragons at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Feb. 27, 2026.

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Baseball: Ohtani ahead of WBC

Shohei Ohtani of Japan's national baseball team takes batting practice ahead of a World Baseball Classic tune-up game against the Chunichi Dragons at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Feb. 27, 2026.

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Baseball: Ohtani ahead of WBC

Shohei Ohtani of Japan's national baseball team takes batting practice ahead of a World Baseball Classic tune-up game against the Chunichi Dragons at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Feb. 27, 2026.

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Baseball: Ohtani ahead of WBC

Shohei Ohtani of Japan's national baseball team takes batting practice ahead of a World Baseball Classic tune-up game against the Chunichi Dragons at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Feb. 27, 2026.

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Baseball: Ohtani ahead of WBC

Shohei Ohtani of Japan's national baseball team takes batting practice ahead of a World Baseball Classic tune-up game against the Chunichi Dragons at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Feb. 27, 2026.

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Baseball: Ohtani ahead of WBC

Shohei Ohtani of Japan's national baseball team takes batting practice ahead of a World Baseball Classic tune-up game against the Chunichi Dragons at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Feb. 27, 2026.

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Baseball: Ohtani ahead of WBC

Shohei Ohtani of Japan's national baseball team takes batting practice ahead of a World Baseball Classic tune-up game against the Chunichi Dragons at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Feb. 27, 2026.

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Baseball: Ohtani ahead of WBC

Shohei Ohtani of Japan's national baseball team takes batting practice ahead of a World Baseball Classic tune-up game against the Chunichi Dragons at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Feb. 27, 2026.

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VEX Robotics Regional Championship - Canada

Contestants fine-tune a robot during the 2025 VEX Robotics Regional Championship in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, March 1, 2025. Hundreds of high school students teamed up to compete in the competition here on Saturday, and winners will advance to the VEX Robotics World Championship in Dallas, United States, in May 2025. Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Anime-themed ice show

Pro figure skater Marin Honda performs in tune with an anime song during an anime-themed ice show in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Jan. 25, 2025.

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Anime-themed ice show

Pro figure skater Marin Honda performs in tune with an anime song during an anime-themed ice show in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Jan. 25, 2025.

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Anime-themed ice show

Pro figure skater Marin Honda performs in tune with an anime song during an anime-themed ice show in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Jan. 25, 2025.

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Anime-themed ice show

Pro skater Shoma Uno, a two-time figure skating world champion, performs in tune with an anime song during an anime-themed ice show in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Jan. 25, 2025.

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Anime-themed ice show

Pro skater Shoma Uno, a two-time figure skating world champion, performs in tune with an anime song during an anime-themed ice show in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Jan. 25, 2025.

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Anime-themed ice show

Pro skater Shoma Uno, a two-time figure skating world champion, performs in tune with an anime song during an anime-themed ice show in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Jan. 25, 2025.

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Anime-themed ice show

Pro skater Shoma Uno, a two-time figure skating world champion, performs in tune with an anime song during an anime-themed ice show in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Jan. 25, 2025.

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Rachida Dati’s trip to Beauvais

French Minister of Culture Rachida Dati during the visit of the Minister of Culture to the new Théâtre du Beauvaisis, National Stage of the department of Oise, financed in part by the DRAC des Hauts-de-France to the tune of 1.8 million euros. This visit was the opportunity to discover this place and inaugurate it, in the presence of elected officials and artists. on January 11, 2025 in Beauvais, France. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rachida Dati’s trip to Beauvais

French Minister of Culture Rachida Dati during the visit of the Minister of Culture to the new Théâtre du Beauvaisis, National Stage of the department of Oise, financed in part by the DRAC des Hauts-de-France to the tune of 1.8 million euros. This visit was the opportunity to discover this place and inaugurate it, in the presence of elected officials and artists. on January 11, 2025 in Beauvais, France. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rachida Dati’s trip to Beauvais

Group photo Unveiling of the inaugural plaque with Former Minister of Partnership with the Territories and Decentralization of France, Caroline Cayeux, French Minister of Culture Rachida Dati, Mayor of Beauvais, Franck Pia, Andre Manoukian during the visit of the Minister of Culture to the new Théâtre du Beauvaisis, National Stage of the department of Oise, financed in part by the DRAC des Hauts-de-France to the tune of 1.8 million euros. This visit was the opportunity to discover this place and inaugurate it, in the presence of elected officials and artists. on January 11, 2025 in Beauvais, France. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rachida Dati’s trip to Beauvais

Former Minister of Partnership with the Territories and Decentralization of France, Caroline Cayeux speaks during the visit of the Minister of Culture to the new Théâtre du Beauvaisis, National Stage of the department of Oise, financed in part by the DRAC des Hauts-de-France to the tune of 1.8 million euros. This visit was the opportunity to discover this place and inaugurate it, in the presence of elected officials and artists. on January 11, 2025 in Beauvais, France. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rachida Dati’s trip to Beauvais

Group photo Unveiling of the inaugural plaque with Former Minister of Partnership with the Territories and Decentralization of France, Caroline Cayeux, French Minister of Culture Rachida Dati, Mayor of Beauvais, Franck Pia, Andre Manoukian during the visit of the Minister of Culture to the new Théâtre du Beauvaisis, National Stage of the department of Oise, financed in part by the DRAC des Hauts-de-France to the tune of 1.8 million euros. This visit was the opportunity to discover this place and inaugurate it, in the presence of elected officials and artists. on January 11, 2025 in Beauvais, France. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rachida Dati’s trip to Beauvais

French Minister of Culture Rachida Dati during the visit of the Minister of Culture to the new Théâtre du Beauvaisis, National Stage of the department of Oise, financed in part by the DRAC des Hauts-de-France to the tune of 1.8 million euros. This visit was the opportunity to discover this place and inaugurate it, in the presence of elected officials and artists. on January 11, 2025 in Beauvais, France. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rachida Dati’s trip to Beauvais

Mayor of Beauvais, Franck Pia speaks during the visit of the Minister of Culture to the new Théâtre du Beauvaisis, National Stage of the department of Oise, financed in part by the DRAC des Hauts-de-France to the tune of 1.8 million euros. This visit was the opportunity to discover this place and inaugurate it, in the presence of elected officials and artists. on January 11, 2025 in Beauvais, France. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rachida Dati’s trip to Beauvais

French Minister of Culture Rachida Dati during the visit of the Minister of Culture to the new Théâtre du Beauvaisis, National Stage of the department of Oise, financed in part by the DRAC des Hauts-de-France to the tune of 1.8 million euros. This visit was the opportunity to discover this place and inaugurate it, in the presence of elected officials and artists. on January 11, 2025 in Beauvais, France. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rachida Dati’s trip to Beauvais

French Minister of Culture Rachida Dati during the visit of the Minister of Culture to the new Théâtre du Beauvaisis, National Stage of the department of Oise, financed in part by the DRAC des Hauts-de-France to the tune of 1.8 million euros. This visit was the opportunity to discover this place and inaugurate it, in the presence of elected officials and artists. on January 11, 2025 in Beauvais, France. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rachida Dati’s trip to Beauvais

French Minister of Culture Rachida Dati during the visit of the Minister of Culture to the new Théâtre du Beauvaisis, National Stage of the department of Oise, financed in part by the DRAC des Hauts-de-France to the tune of 1.8 million euros. This visit was the opportunity to discover this place and inaugurate it, in the presence of elected officials and artists. on January 11, 2025 in Beauvais, France. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rachida Dati’s trip to Beauvais

French Minister of Culture Rachida Dati during the visit of the Minister of Culture to the new Théâtre du Beauvaisis, National Stage of the department of Oise, financed in part by the DRAC des Hauts-de-France to the tune of 1.8 million euros. This visit was the opportunity to discover this place and inaugurate it, in the presence of elected officials and artists. on January 11, 2025 in Beauvais, France. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rachida Dati’s trip to Beauvais

French Minister of Culture Rachida Dati during the visit of the Minister of Culture to the new Théâtre du Beauvaisis, National Stage of the department of Oise, financed in part by the DRAC des Hauts-de-France to the tune of 1.8 million euros. This visit was the opportunity to discover this place and inaugurate it, in the presence of elected officials and artists. on January 11, 2025 in Beauvais, France. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rachida Dati’s trip to Beauvais

Unveiling of the inaugural plaque with Former Minister of Partnership with the Territories and Decentralization of France, Caroline Cayeux, French Minister of Culture Rachida Dati, Mayor of Beauvais, Franck Pia, Andre Manoukian during the visit of the Minister of Culture to the new Théâtre du Beauvaisis, National Stage of the department of Oise, financed in part by the DRAC des Hauts-de-France to the tune of 1.8 million euros. This visit was the opportunity to discover this place and inaugurate it, in the presence of elected officials and artists. on January 11, 2025 in Beauvais, France. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rachida Dati’s trip to Beauvais

French Minister of Culture Rachida Dati during the visit of the Minister of Culture to the new Théâtre du Beauvaisis, National Stage of the department of Oise, financed in part by the DRAC des Hauts-de-France to the tune of 1.8 million euros. This visit was the opportunity to discover this place and inaugurate it, in the presence of elected officials and artists. on January 11, 2025 in Beauvais, France. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rachida Dati’s trip to Beauvais

French Minister of Culture Rachida Dati during the visit of the Minister of Culture to the new Théâtre du Beauvaisis, National Stage of the department of Oise, financed in part by the DRAC des Hauts-de-France to the tune of 1.8 million euros. This visit was the opportunity to discover this place and inaugurate it, in the presence of elected officials and artists. on January 11, 2025 in Beauvais, France. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rachida Dati’s trip to Beauvais

Former Minister of Partnership with the Territories and Decentralization of France, Caroline Cayeux speaks during the visit of the Minister of Culture to the new Théâtre du Beauvaisis, National Stage of the department of Oise, financed in part by the DRAC des Hauts-de-France to the tune of 1.8 million euros. This visit was the opportunity to discover this place and inaugurate it, in the presence of elected officials and artists. on January 11, 2025 in Beauvais, France. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rachida Dati’s trip to Beauvais

Mayor of Beauvais, Franck Pia speaks during the visit of the Minister of Culture to the new Théâtre du Beauvaisis, National Stage of the department of Oise, financed in part by the DRAC des Hauts-de-France to the tune of 1.8 million euros. This visit was the opportunity to discover this place and inaugurate it, in the presence of elected officials and artists. on January 11, 2025 in Beauvais, France. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM