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Figure skating: Kagiyama announces break from competitive figure skating

Photo shows Yuma Kagiyama of Japan performing in the men's figure skating at the Milan Cortina Olympics in Milan on Feb. 13, 2026, en route to winning silver. Kagiyama posted on his social media account on April 13 that he will take a break from competitive figure skating for the 2026-2027 season.

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Japan Prize award ceremony

Zhijian "James" Chen, professor of molecular biology at the University of Texas, poses for a photo during an award ceremony in Tokyo on April 14, 2026, after winning the Japan Prize for discovery of the nucleic acid sensing mechanism by the innate immune system. The Japan Prize is awarded annually to scientists and engineers from around the world who have made significant contributions to the advancement of science and technology.

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Japan Prize award ceremony

Cynthia Dwork, professor of computer science at Harvard University, poses for a photo during an award ceremony in Tokyo on April 14, 2026, after winning the Japan Prize for helping build an ethical digital society. The Japan Prize is awarded annually to scientists and engineers from around the world who have made significant contributions to the advancement of science and technology.

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Japan Prize award ceremony

Shizuo Akira, professor of life science at the University of Osaka, poses for a photo during an award ceremony in Tokyo on April 14, 2026, after winning the Japan Prize for discovery of the nucleic acid sensing mechanism by the innate immune system. The Japan Prize is awarded annually to scientists and engineers from around the world who have made significant contributions to the advancement of science and technology.

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Basketball: woman's league

Denso Iris players acknowledge the crowd after winning the team 's maiden Women's Japan Basketball League title with a victory over Toyota Antelopes in the best-of-five finals in Chofu, Tokyo, on April 12, 2026.

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Basketball: woman's league

Denso Iris players acknowledge the crowd after winning the team 's maiden Women's Japan Basketball League title with a victory over Toyota Antelopes in the best-of-five finals in Chofu, Tokyo, on April 12, 2026.

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Basketball: woman's league

Denso Iris players celebrate after winning the team's maiden Women's Japan Basketball League title with a victory over Toyota Antelopes in the best-of-five finals in Chofu, Tokyo, on April 12, 2026.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland raises the victor's trophy after winning the Masters Tournament for the second consecutive year at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 12, 2026.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland raises the victor's trophy after winning the Masters Tournament for the second consecutive year at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 12, 2026.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland dons the green jacket after winning the Masters Tournament for the second consecutive year at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 12, 2026.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland acknowledges the crowd after winning the Masters Tournament for the second consecutive year at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 12, 2026.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Rory McIlroy (C) of Northern Ireland poses for a photo with his family after winning the Masters Tournament for the second consecutive year at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 12, 2026.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Rory McIlroy (front) of Northern Ireland hugs his caddie Harry Diamond after winning the Masters Tournament for the second consecutive year at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 12, 2026.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland poses with the victor's trophy after winning the Masters Tournament for the second consecutive year at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 12, 2026.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland poses with the victor's trophy after winning the Masters Tournament for the second consecutive year at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 12, 2026.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland reacts after winning the Masters Tournament for the second consecutive year at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 12, 2026.

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Golf: Aramco Championship

Lauren Coughlin of the United States poses with the victor's trophy after winning the Aramco Championship golf tournament with a 7-under total at Shadow Creek Golf Course in Las Vegas on April 5, 2026.

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Golf: Ford Championship

Kim Hyo Joo of South Korea poses with the victor's trophy after winning the Ford Championship golf tournament at Whirlwind Golf Club in Chandler, Arizona, on March 29, 2026.

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Figure skating: ISU awards

Ami Nakai of Japan smiles after winning the Best Newcomer award at the ISU Figure Skating Awards in Prague on March 29, 2026, following the world figure skating championships.

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Figure skating: ISU awards

Ami Nakai of Japan smiles after winning the Best Newcomer award at the ISU Figure Skating Awards in Prague on March 29, 2026, following the world figure skating championships.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Laurence Fournier Beaudry (L) and Guillaume Cizeron of France pose after winning the ice dance gold at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 28, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Laurence Fournier Beaudry (L) and Guillaume Cizeron of France pose after winning the ice dance gold at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 28, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Laurence Fournier Beaudry (L) and Guillaume Cizeron of France pose after winning the ice dance gold at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 28, 2026.

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Snowboarding: World Cup in Silvaplana

Yuto Totsuka (C) of Japan poses after winning the men's halfpipe gold at a snowboarding World Cup in Silvaplana, Switzerland, on March 28, 2026, alongside silver medalist Valentino Guseli (L) of Australia and bronze medalist Chase Blackwell of the United States.

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Golf: Axa Ladies golf tournament

Saki Nagamine of Japan poses for a photo after winning the Axa Ladies golf tournament title after carding 13-under 203 at UMK Country Club in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on March 29, 2026.

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Golf: Axa Ladies golf tournament

Saki Nagamine of Japan poses with the victor's trophy after winning the Axa Ladies golf tournament title after carding 13-under 203 at UMK Country Club in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on March 29, 2026.

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Golf: Axa Ladies golf tournament

Saki Nagamine of Japan poses with the victor's trophy after winning the Axa Ladies golf tournament title after carding 13-under 203 at UMK Country Club in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on March 29, 2026.

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Snowboarding: World Cup in Silvaplana

Yuto Totsuka of Japan poses after winning the men's halfpipe gold at a snowboarding World Cup in Silvaplana, Switzerland, on March 28, 2026.

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Snowboarding: World Cup in Silvaplana

Yuto Totsuka of Japan poses after winning the men's halfpipe gold at a snowboarding World Cup in Silvaplana, Switzerland, on March 28, 2026.

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Snowboarding: World Cup in Silvaplana

Yuto Totsuka of Japan poses after winning the men's halfpipe gold at a snowboarding World Cup in Silvaplana, Switzerland, on March 28, 2026.

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Snowboarding: World Cup in Silvaplana

Yuto Totsuka of Japan poses after winning the men's halfpipe gold at a snowboarding World Cup in Silvaplana, Switzerland, on March 28, 2026.

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Snowboarding: World Cup in Silvaplana

Yuto Totsuka of Japan competes en route to winning the men's halfpipe gold at a snowboarding World Cup in Silvaplana, Switzerland, on March 28, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Kaori Sakamoto of Japan poses for a photo a day after winning the world figure skating championships women's gold in Prague on March 28, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Kaori Sakamoto of Japan poses for a photo a day after winning the world figure skating championships women's gold in Prague on March 28, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Kaori Sakamoto of Japan poses for a photo a day after winning the world figure skating championships women's gold in Prague on March 28, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Kaori Sakamoto (C) of Japan poses during a press conference after winning the world figure skating championships women's gold in Prague on March 27, 2026, alongside silver medalist Mone Chiba (L) of Japan and bronze medalist Nina Pinzarrone of Belgium.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Kaori Sakamoto (C) of Japan poses during a press conference after winning the world figure skating championships women's gold in Prague on March 27, 2026, alongside silver medalist Mone Chiba (L) of Japan and bronze medalist Nina Pinzarrone of Belgium.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Kaori Sakamoto (C) of Japan poses after winning the world figure skating championships women's gold in Prague on March 27, 2026, alongside silver medalist Mone Chiba (L) of Japan and bronze medalist Nina Pinzarrone of Belgium.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Kaori Sakamoto of Japan takes a selfie after winning the world figure skating championships women's gold in Prague on March 27, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Kaori Sakamoto of Japan takes a selfie after winning the world figure skating championships women's gold in Prague on March 27, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Kaori Sakamoto (C) of Japan poses after winning the world figure skating championships women's gold in Prague on March 27, 2026, alongside silver medalist Mone Chiba (L) of Japan and bronze medalist Nina Pinzarrone of Belgium.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Kaori Sakamoto of Japan poses after winning the world figure skating championships women's gold in Prague on March 27, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Kaori Sakamoto of Japan poses after winning the world figure skating championships women's gold in Prague on March 27, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Kaori Sakamoto of Japan reacts after winning the world figure skating championships women's gold in Prague on March 27, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Kaori Sakamoto of Japan poses after winning the world figure skating championships women's gold in Prague on March 27, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Kaori Sakamoto of Japan is pictured during the medal ceremony after winning the world figure skating championships women's gold in Prague on March 27, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Kaori Sakamoto of Japan is pictured during the medal ceremony after winning the world figure skating championships women's gold in Prague on March 27, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Kaori Sakamoto of Japan poses after winning the world figure skating championships women's gold in Prague on March 27, 2026.

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Motor racing: Japanese GP

Mercedes' Andrea Kimi Antonelli competes en route to winning the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, Mie Prefecture, on March 29, 2026.

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Motor racing: Japanese GP

Mercedes' Andrea Kimi Antonelli competes en route to winning the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, Mie Prefecture, on March 29, 2026.