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Ueda clinches Joo women's shogi title

Professional shogi player Hatsumi Ueda speaks to journalists after completing a three-game sweep in the best-of-the-five series against defending champ Tomomi Kai for the Joo (queen) women's title in Tokyo on May 10, 2011.

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Basketball: Utsunomiya clinches B-League title

Utsunomiya Brex players celebrate after winning the 2024-2025 B-League basketball title with a 73-71 victory over the Ryukyu Golden Kings in Game 3 of the best-of-three league finals at Yokohama Arena in Yokohama near Tokyo on May 27, 2025.

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Basketball: Utsunomiya clinches B-League title

Utsunomiya Brex players celebrate after winning the 2024-2025 B-League basketball title with a 73-71 victory over the Ryukyu Golden Kings in Game 3 of the best-of-three league finals at Yokohama Arena in Yokoyama near Tokyo on May 27, 2025.

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Yokozuna Hakuho clinches 31st title at autumn sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho of Mongolia waves to the crowd at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 28, 2014, after winning the 15-day Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament with a 14-1 record.

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Yokozuna Hakuho clinches 31st title at autumn sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho of Mongolia, surrounded by supporters, poses with the Emperor's Cup after winning the 15-day Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament with a 14-1 record at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 28, 2014.

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Yokozuna Hakuho clinches 31st title at autumn sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho of Mongolia, surrounded by supporters, poses with the Emperor's Cup after winning the 15-day Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament with a 14-1 record at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 28, 2014.

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Yokozuna Hakuho clinches 31st title at autumn sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho of Mongolia (back) brings down compatriot yokozuna Kakuryu on the final day of the 15-day Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 28, 2014. Hakuho won his 31st career championship with a 14-1 record.

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Yokozuna Hakuho clinches 31st title at autumn sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho of Mogolia (L) receives the Emperor's Cup from Kitanoumi, chairman of the Japan Sumo Association, at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 28, 2014, after winning the 15-day Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament with a 14-1 record.

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Yokozuna Hakuho clinches 31st title at autumn sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho of Mogolia (L) receives the Emperor's Cup from Kitanoumi, chairman of the Japan Sumo Association, at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 28, 2014, after winning the 15-day Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament with a 14-1 record.

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Yokozuna Hakuho clinches 31st title at autumn sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho of Mongolia (front) brings down compatriot yokozuna Kakuryu on the final day of the 15-day Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 28, 2014. Hakuho won his 31st career championship with a 14-1 record.

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Rakuten clinches 1st Japan Series berth

SENDAI, Japan - Rakuten Eagles players toss manager Senichi Hoshino into the air after beating the Lotte Marines 8-5 in Game 4 of the Pacific League Climax Series final stage in Sendai, northeastern Japan, on Oct. 21, 2013. The Eagles advanced to their first Japan Series to face the Yomiuri Giants.

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Rakuten clinches 1st Japan Series berth

SENDAI, Japan - Rakuten Eagles players toss manager Senichi Hoshino into the air after beating the Lotte Marines 8-5 in Game 4 of the Pacific League Climax Series final stage in Sendai, northeastern Japan, on Oct. 21, 2013. The Eagles advanced to their first Japan Series to face the Yomiuri Giants.

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Rakuten clinches 1st PL pennant title

TOKOROZAWA, Japan - Rakuten Eagles players toss manager Senichi Hoshino into the air after the Eagles beat the Seibu Lions 4-3 at Seibu Dome in Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, on Sept. 26, 2013, to clinch their first ever Pacific League title.

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Rakuten clinches 1st PL pennant title

TOKOROZAWA, Japan - Rakuten Eagles pitcher Masahiro Tanaka (C) celebrates with teammates while manager Senichi Hoshino is tossed into the air after the Eagles beat the Seibu Lions 4-3 at Seibu Dome in Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, on Sept. 26, 2013, to clinch their first ever Pacific League title.

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Rakuten clinches 1st PL pennant title

TOKOROZAWA, Japan - Rakuten Eagles players toss manager Senichi Hoshino into the air after the Eagles beat the Seibu Lions 4-3 at Seibu Dome in Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, on Sept. 26, 2013, to clinch their first ever Pacific League title.

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Rakuten clinches 1st PL pennant title

TOKOROZAWA, Japan - Rakuten Eagles pitcher Masahiro Tanaka celebrates after the Eagles beat the Seibu Lions 4-3 at Seibu Dome in Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, on Sept. 26, 2013, to clinch their first ever Pacific League title. Catcher Motohiro Shima is visible in back.

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World Cup moguls

YUZAWA, Japan - Canadian Mikael Kingsbury clinches the men's overall World Cup moguls crown after winning his eight gold of the season with a high score of 25.34 at Naeba Ski Resort in Niigata Prefecture on Feb. 18, 2012.

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Baruto clinches 1st title at New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Baruto (R) toasts with his stablemaster Onoe in Tokyo on Jan. 20, 2012, to celebrate his winning of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament the same day. The Estonian ozeki became the ninth foreign-born wrestler and second from Europe to win a championship.

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Baruto clinches 1st title at New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Baruto waves as he is surrounded by fans who gathered at Onoe stable in Tokyo following his winning of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Jan. 20, 2012. The Estonian ozeki became the ninth foreign-born wrestler and second from Europe to win a championship.

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Baruto clinches 1st title at New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Baruto waves as he leaves Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan after winning the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Jan. 20, 2012. The Estonian ozeki became the ninth foreign-born wrestler and second from Europe to win a championship.

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Baruto clinches 1st title at New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Baruto (R) lifts Kotoshogiku during a bout at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 20, 2012. Baruto's victory in the bout, coupled with a loss by yokozuna Hakuho, allowed the Estonian ozeki to win the tournament, his first career title, the same day.

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Baruto clinches 1st title at New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Baruto (L) defeats Kotoshogiku during a bout at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 20, 2012. Baruto's victory, coupled with a loss by yokozuna Hakuho, allowed the Estonian ozeki to win the tournament, his first career title, the same day.

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Baruto clinches 1st title at New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Baruto (standing) defeats Kotoshogiku during a bout at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 20, 2012. Baruto's victory, coupled with a loss by yokozuna Hakuho, allowed the Estonian ozeki to win the tournament, his first career title, the same day.

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Ahn clinches 2nd money title

MITOYO, Japan - South Korea's Ahn Sung Ju gives a V sign before eating a cake to celebrate clinching her second consecutive Japan LPGA money title with one event left in the season after finishing in a tie for eighth at the Elleair Ladies Open at Elleair Golf Club in Kagawa Prefecture on Nov. 20, 2011.

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Grand champion Hakuho clinches 14th title in summer sumo meet

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho smiles at his stable in Tokyo on May 21, 2010 as he holds up a pair of red sea bream, a traditional fish eaten on a festive occasion. He claimed his 14th career Emperor's Cup with two days to spare in the 15-day Summer Grand Sumo Tournament by defeating ozeki Kotomitsuki.

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Grand champion Hakuho clinches 14th title in summer sumo meet

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho draws applause from sumo fans May 21, 2010 at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan after claiming his 14th career Emperor's Cup with two days to spare in the 15-day Summer Grand Sumo Tournament by defeating ozeki Kotomitsuki.

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Grand champion Hakuho clinches 14th title in summer sumo meet

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho smiles at his stable in Tokyo on May 21, 2010 as he holds up a pair of red sea bream, a traditional fish eaten on a festive occasion. He claimed his 14th career Emperor's Cup with two days to spare in the 15-day Summer Grand Sumo Tournament by defeating ozeki Kotomitsuki.

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Grand champion Hakuho clinches 14th title in summer sumo meet

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho leaves the sumo ring with prize money in hand May 21, 2010 at Ryogoku Kokugikan. He claimed his 14th career Emperor's Cup with two days to spare in the 15-day Summer Grand Sumo Tournament after defeating ozeki Kotomitsuki.

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Grand champion Hakuho clinches 14th title in summer sumo meet

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho flashes a victory sign from his car May 21, 2010 after claiming his 14th career Emperor's Cup with two days to spare in the 15-day Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan by defeating ozeki Kotomitsuki.

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Grand champion Hakuho clinches 14th title in summer sumo meet

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho cools down on May 21, 2010 after claiming his 14th career Emperor's Cup with two days to spare in the 15-day Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan by defeating ozeki Kotomitsuki.

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Grand champion Hakuho clinches 14th title in summer sumo meet

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho deploys an armlock throw on ozeki Kotomitsuki on the 13th day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on May 21, 2010, to claim his 14th career Emperor's Cup with two days to spare in the 15-day event.

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Grand champion Hakuho clinches 14th title in summer sumo meet

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho deploys an armlock throw on ozeki Kotomitsuki on the 13th day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on May 21, 2010, to claim his 14th career Emperor's Cup with two days to spare in the 15-day event.

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Asashoryu clinches 25th Emperor's Cup at New Year basho

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu (L) throws down compatriot Harumafuji in the ring, clinching his 25th Emperor's Cup on Jan. 23, 2010, with victory over the ozeki on the penultimate day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan. Asashoryu's latest championship triumph gave him sole possession of third place on the all-time list behind former yokozuna greats Taiho (32) and Chiyonofuji (31).

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Asashoryu clinches 25th Emperor's Cup at New Year basho

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu (C) celebrates with his stablemaster Takasago (L) and supporters after clinching his 25th Emperor's Cup on Jan. 23, 2010, with victory over compatriot ozeki Harumafuji on the penultimate day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan. Asashoryu's latest championship triumph gave him sole possession of third place on the all-time list behind former yokozuna greats Taiho (32) and Chiyonofuji (31).

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Asashoryu clinches 25th Emperor's Cup at New Year basho

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu throws compatriot ozeki Harumafuji to the ground in the ring to clinch his 25th Emperor's Cup on Jan. 23, 2010, on the penultimate day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan. Asashoryu's latest championship triumph gave him sole possession of third place on the all-time list behind former yokozuna greats Taiho (32) and Chiyonofuji (31).

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15-year-old Takagi clinches Vancouver berth

NAGANO, Japan - Fifteen-year-old Miho Takagi smiles after winning the women's 1,500 meters in the final qualifying meet for the Winter Olympics at Nagano's M-Wave ice arena on Dec. 30, 2009. She clinched a berth at next February's Vancouver Games as she cleared the Japan Skating Federation's official Olympic qualifying standard when she won the race in a time of 1 minute, 59.47 seconds.

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Sugimori clinches Vancouver berth

NAGANO, Japan - Teruhiro Sugimori skates to victory as he rewrote his own national record in winning the men's 1,500 in the final qualifying meet for next February's Vancouver Games with a time of 1:47.49 at Nagano's M-Wave ice arena on Dec. 30, 2009. He booked his second straight berth at the Winter Olympics.

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15-year-old Takagi clinches Vancouver berth

NAGANO, Japan - Fifteen-year-old Miho Takagi (R) is congratulated by Nao Kodaira after winning the women's 1,500 meters in the final qualifying meet for the Winter Olympics at Nagano's M-Wave ice arena on Dec. 30, 2009. Takagi clinched a berth at next February's Vancouver Games as she cleared the Japan Skating Federation's official Olympic qualifying standard when she won the race in a time of 1 minute, 59.47 seconds, while Kodaira took second, 0.05 behind.

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15-year-old Takagi clinches Vancouver berth

NAGANO, Japan - Fifteen-year-old Miho Takagi skates to victory in the women's 1,500 meters in the final qualifying meet for the Winter Olympics at Nagano's M-Wave ice arena on Dec. 30, 2009. She clinched a berth at next February's Vancouver Games as she cleared the Japan Skating Federation's official Olympic qualifying standard when she won the race in a time of 1 minute, 59.47 seconds.

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Sugimori clinches Vancouver berth

NAGANO, Japan - Teruhiro Sugimori skates to victory as he rewrote his own national record in winning the men's 1,500 in the final qualifying meet for next February's Vancouver Games with a time of 1:47.49 at Nagano's M-Wave ice arena on Dec. 30, 2009. He booked his second straight berth at the Winter Olympics.

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15-year-old Takagi clinches Vancouver berth

NAGANO, Japan - Fifteen-year-old Miho Takagi skates to victory in the women's 1,500 meters in the final qualifying meet for the Winter Olympics at Nagano's M-Wave ice arena on Dec. 30, 2009. She clinched a berth at next February's Vancouver Games as she cleared the Japan Skating Federation's official Olympic qualifying standard when she won the race in a time of 1 minute, 59.47 seconds.

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15-year-old Takagi clinches Vancouver berth

NAGANO, Japan - Fifteen-year-old Miho Takagi skates to victory in the women's 1,500 meters in the final qualifying meet for the Winter Olympics at Nagano's M-Wave ice arena on Dec. 30, 2009. She clinched a berth at next February's Vancouver Games as she cleared the Japan Skating Federation's official Olympic qualifying standard when she won the race in a time of 1 minute, 59.47 seconds.

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15-year-old Takagi clinches Vancouver berth

NAGANO, Japan - Fifteen-year-old Miho Takagi smiles after winning the women's 1,500 meters in the final qualifying meet for the Winter Olympics at Nagano's M-Wave ice arena on Dec. 30, 2009. She clinched a berth at next February's Vancouver Games as she cleared the Japan Skating Federation's official Olympic qualifying standard when she won the race in a time of 1 minute, 59.47 seconds.

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Yakult beats Hanshin, clinches final playoff spot

TOKYO, Japan - Players of Central League baseball club Yakult Swallows celebrate after beating the Hanshin Tigers 3-1 at Jingu Stadium in Tokyo on Oct. 9, 2009, to earn the third and final spot for the Climax Series playoffs.

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Japan eliminates Cuba, clinches WBC semifinal berth

SAN DIEGO, United States - Japan pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma (R) signals a job well done with catcher Kenji Jojima (L) after throwing six innings with no runs in a game against Cuba in the second round of the World Baseball Classic at PETCO Park in San Diego, California, on March 18. Japan beat Cuba 5-0, advancing to the semifinals.

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Japan eliminates Cuba, clinches WBC semifinal berth

SAN DIEGO, United States - Japan players are jubilant after beating Cuba 5-0 and clinching a World Baseball Classic semifinal berth in the WBC second round at PETCO Park in San Diego, California, on March 18.

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Japan eliminates Cuba, clinches WBC semifinal berth

SAN DIEGO, United States - Cuba pitcher Yuneski Maya leaves the ground in the fourth inning of a game against Japan in the second round of the World Baseball Classic at PETCO Park in San Diego, California, on March 18. Japan beat Cuba 5-0, advancing to the semifinals.

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Japan eliminates Cuba, clinches WBC semifinal berth

SAN DIEGO, United States - Japan's Ichiro Suzuki triples to center in the ninth inning of a game against Cuba in the second round of the World Baseball Classic at PETCO Park in San Diego, California, on March 18. Japan beat Cuba 5-0, advancing to the semifinals.

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Japan eliminates Cuba, clinches WBC semifinal berth

SAN DIEGO, United States - Japan's Norichika Aoki hits a run-scoring single to right in the ninth inning of a game against Cuba in the second round of the World Baseball Classic at PETCO Park in San Diego, California, on March 18. Japan beat Cuba 5-0, advancing to the semifinals.

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Japan eliminates Cuba, clinches WBC semifinal berth

SAN DIEGO, United States - Japan's Akinori Iwamura (R) celebrates his scoring on a sacrifice fly by Hiroyuki Nakajima (L) in the seventh inning of a game against Cuba in the second round of the World Baseball Classic at PETCO Park in San Diego, California, on March 18. Japan beat Cuba 5-0, advancing to the semifinals.