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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Giants

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Giants

Baseball fans float in kayaks in McCovey Cove to retrieve "splash hit" home run balls hit out of Oracle Park in San Francisco as Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is set to make a plate appearance during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants on June 30, 2024.

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Uemura ends career with victory

Uemura ends career with victory

HAKUBA, Japan - Japan's Aiko Uemura acknowledges cheers at the award ceremony after winning her eighth moguls title at the freestyle skiing national championships in her last competitive appearance in Hakuba, Nagano Prefecture, on March 27, 2014. Uemura, a five-time Olympian, won the overall World Cup crown in the 2007-2008 season and two titles at the 2009 world freestyle championships.

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Uemura ends career with victory

Uemura ends career with victory

HAKUBA, Japan - Japan's Aiko Uemura acknowledges cheers holding flowers after winning her eighth moguls title at the freestyle skiing national championships in her last competitive appearance in Hakuba, Nagano Prefecture, on March 27, 2014. Uemura, a five-time Olympian, won the overall World Cup crown during the 2007-2008 season and two titles at the 2009 world freestyle championships.

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Uemura ends career with victory

Uemura ends career with victory

HAKUBA, Japan - Fellow Japanese skiers toss Aiko Uemura after she won her eighth moguls title at the freestyle skiing national championships in her last competitive appearance in Hakuba, Nagano Prefecture, on March 27, 2014. Uemura, a five-time Olympian, won the overall World Cup crown in the 2007-2008 season and two titles at the 2009 world freestyle championships.

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Uemura ends career with victory

Uemura ends career with victory

HAKUBA, Japan - Japan's Aiko Uemura hurtles down the piste during her first run in the women's moguls final at the freestyle skiing national championships in Hakuba, Nagano Prefecture, on March 27, 2014. Uemura won the eighth national title of her career in her last competitive appearance. The five-time Olympian won the overall World Cup crown in the 2007-2008 season and two titles at the 2009 world freestyle championships.

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Uemura ends career with victory

Uemura ends career with victory

HAKUBA, Japan - Japanese moguls skier Aiko Uemura takes a second air jump during her first run in the women's final at the freestyle skiing national championships in Hakuba, Nagano Prefecture, on March 27, 2014. Uemura won the eighth national title of her career in her last competitive appearance. The five-time Olympian won the overall World Cup crown in the 2007-2008 season and two titles at the 2009 world freestyle championships.

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H. Matsui singles, Yankees loses 2-1 to Marlins

H. Matsui singles, Yankees loses 2-1 to Marlins

MIAMI, United States - New York Yankees' designated hitter Hideki Matsui singles in a pinch-hit appearance in the eighth inning of the New York Yankees' 2-1 loss to the Florida Marlins at Land Shark Stadium in Miami, Florida, on June 20.

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H. Matsui singles, Yankees loses 2-1 to Marlins

H. Matsui singles, Yankees loses 2-1 to Marlins

MIAMI, United States - New York Yankees' designated hitter Hideki Matsui singles in a pinch-hit appearance in the eighth inning of the New York Yankees' 2-1 loss to the Florida Marlins at Land Shark Stadium in Miami, Florida, on June 20.

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Yomiuri's Matsui top vote-getter for all-star series

Yomiuri's Matsui top vote-getter for all-star series

TOKYO, Japan - Yomiuri Giants outfielder Hideki Matsui holds a news conference in Tokyo on July 10 as the Nippon Professional Baseball office announced earlier in the day he will make his eighth appearance in Japanese baseball's all-star series after topping both leagues with 750,476 votes.

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Senegalese fans expect national team to go further at World Cup

STORY: Senegalese fans expect national team to go further at World Cup DATELINE: Nov. 22, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:31 LOCATION: Dakar CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): WANG ZIZHENG, Xinhua correspondent 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): SAYDOU SAMBOU, Football fan 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Wolof): OUMY FATY, Football fan 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Wolof): PAPE NDIAYE, Football fan 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Wolof): MAME DIOR, Football fan STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): WANG ZIZHENG, Xinhua correspondent "The Senegal football team is known as the Lions of Teranga. This is Senegal's third appearance at the World Cup. They have reached the quarterfinals in 2002. In February this year, Senegal also won the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time. Although Senegal's star Sadio Mane was ruled out of World Cup with injury, the football fans in Senegal are still enthusiastic, and hopeful for the team to qualify for the eighth finals. They expect (that) the Lions of Teranga can create greater glories." SOUNDBITE 1 (French): SAYDOU SAMBOU, Footba

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Beijing Winter Olympics

Beijing Winter Olympics

German speed skater Claudia Pechstein poses for a photo during training in Beijing on Feb. 1, 2022, ahead of her eighth Winter Olympic appearance.

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Beijing Winter Olympics

Beijing Winter Olympics

German speed skater Claudia Pechstein trains in Beijing on Feb. 1, 2022, ahead of her eighth Winter Olympic appearance.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Padres

Baseball: Angels vs. Padres

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels hits an infield single in his eighth-inning, pinch-hit appearance against the San Diego Padres on Sept. 7, 2021, at Petco Park in San Diego, California.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Padres

Baseball: Angels vs. Padres

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels hits an infield single in his eighth-inning, pinch-hit appearance against the San Diego Padres on Sept. 7, 2021, at Petco Park in San Diego, California.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Padres

Baseball: Angels vs. Padres

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels hits an infield single in his eighth-inning, pinch-hit appearance against the San Diego Padres on Sept. 7, 2021, at Petco Park in San Diego, California.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Angels vs. Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels draws a walk in his eighth-inning pinch-hit appearance against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Aug. 8, 2021, at Dodger Stadium.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Angels vs. Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels draws a walk in his eighth-inning pinch-hit appearance against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Aug. 8, 2021, at Dodger Stadium.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Angels vs. Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani (L) of the Los Angeles Angels stands on first base after drawing a walk in his eighth-inning pinch-hit appearance against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Aug. 8, 2021, at Dodger Stadium.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Angels vs. Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani (L) of the Los Angeles Angels stands on first base after drawing a walk in his eighth-inning pinch-hit appearance against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Aug. 8, 2021, at Dodger Stadium.

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Baseball: Pinch-hit single puts Ichiro 9 hits from 3,000

Baseball: Pinch-hit single puts Ichiro 9 hits from 3,000

Ichiro Suzuki singles to center field in his eighth-inning, pinch-hit appearance in the Miami Marlins' 7-6 win over the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on July 15, 2016. Ichiro needs nine hits to become only the 30th player in major league history to reach 3,000 for his career. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Baseball: Pinch-hit single puts Ichiro 9 hits from 3,000

Baseball: Pinch-hit single puts Ichiro 9 hits from 3,000

Ichiro Suzuki singles to center field in his eighth-inning, pinch-hit appearance in the Miami Marlins' 7-6 win over the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on July 15, 2016. Ichiro needs nine hits to become only the 30th player in major league history to reach 3,000 for his career. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Baseball: Ichiro 10 hits away from 3,000

Baseball: Ichiro 10 hits away from 3,000

Ichiro Suzuki hits a double to right-center in his eighth-inning, pinch-hit appearance in the Miami Marlins' 8-6 loss to the New York Mets at Citi Field in New York on July 4, 2016, putting him 10 hits away from reaching the 3,000-hit mark. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Baseball: Ichiro 10 hits away from 3,000

Baseball: Ichiro 10 hits away from 3,000

Ichiro Suzuki hits a double to right-center in his eighth-inning, pinch-hit appearance in the Miami Marlins' 8-6 loss to the New York Mets at Citi Field in New York on July 4, 2016, putting him 10 hits away from reaching the 3,000-hit mark. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Baseball: Fort Bragg hosts 1st MLB game on active base

Baseball: Fort Bragg hosts 1st MLB game on active base

Ichiro Suzuki makes a pinch-hit appearance in the eighth inning of the Miami Marlins' 5-2 win over the Atlanta Braves at Fort Bragg Field in North Carolina on July 3, 2016, the first-ever regular-season game played on an active military base. Suzuki grounded out to remain 11 hits shy of 3,000 for his major league career. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ichiro hits sac fly in pinch-hit appearance in Marlins' loss

Ichiro hits sac fly in pinch-hit appearance in Marlins' loss

Ichiro Suzuki hits a sacrifice fly in his eighth-inning pinch-hit appearance in the Miami Marlins' 8-5 loss to the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field in Atlanta, Georgia, on June 30, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ichiro stands 50 shy of 3,000 hits for major league career

Ichiro stands 50 shy of 3,000 hits for major league career

Ichiro Suzuki hits an infield single in a pinch-hit appearance in the eighth inning of the Miami Marlins' 4-2 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on May 18, 2016. The 42-year-old outfielder now stands 50 hits shy of 3,000 for his major league career. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ichiro stands 50 shy of 3,000 hits for major league career

Ichiro stands 50 shy of 3,000 hits for major league career

Ichiro Suzuki hits an infield single in a pinch-hit appearance in the eighth inning of the Miami Marlins' 4-2 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on May 18, 2016. The 42-year-old outfielder now stands 50 hits shy of 3,000 for his major league career. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ichiro makes 1st MLB pitching appearance

Ichiro makes 1st MLB pitching appearance

Miami Marlins Ichiro Suzuki smiles as he gets the first out in his first MLB pitching appearance during the eighth inning of a game against the Philadelphia Phillies in Philadelphia on Oct. 4, 2015. Ichiro allowed two hits and one run in the inning. The Phillies beat the Marlines 7-2. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ichiro makes 1st MLB pitching appearance

Ichiro makes 1st MLB pitching appearance

Miami Marlins Ichiro Suzuki makes his first MLB pitching appearance during the eighth inning of a game against the Philadelphia Phillies in Philadelphia on Oct. 4, 2015. Ichiro allowed two hits and one run in the inning. The Phillies beat the Marlines 7-2. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ichiro makes 1st MLB pitching appearance

Ichiro makes 1st MLB pitching appearance

Miami Marlins Ichiro Suzuki receives the ball after getting the first out in his first MLB pitching appearance during the eighth inning of a game against the Philadelphia Phillies in Philadelphia on Oct. 4, 2015. Ichiro allowed two hits and one run in the inning. The Phillies beat the Marlins 7-2. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ichiro makes 1st MLB pitching appearance

Ichiro makes 1st MLB pitching appearance

Miami Marlins Ichiro Suzuki makes his first MLB pitching appearance during the eighth inning of a game against the Philadelphia Phillies in Philadelphia on Oct. 4, 2015. Ichiro allowed two hits and one run in the inning. The Phillies beat the Marlines 7-2. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ichiro makes 1st MLB pitching appearance

Ichiro makes 1st MLB pitching appearance

Miami Marlins Ichiro Suzuki makes his first MLB pitching appearance during the eighth inning of a game against the Philadelphia Phillies in Philadelphia on Oct. 4, 2015. Ichiro allowed two hits and one run in the inning. The Phillies beat the Marlines 7-2. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ichiro makes 1st MLB pitching appearance

Ichiro makes 1st MLB pitching appearance

Miami Marlins Ichiro Suzuki makes his first MLB pitching appearance during the eighth inning of a game against the Philadelphia Phillies in Philadelphia on Oct. 4, 2015. Ichiro allowed two hits and one run in the inning. The Phillies beat the Marlines 7-2. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ichiro makes 1st MLB pitching appearance

Ichiro makes 1st MLB pitching appearance

Miami Marlins Ichiro Suzuki makes his first MLB pitching appearance during the eighth inning of a game against the Philadelphia Phillies in Philadelphia on Oct. 4, 2015. Ichiro allowed two hits and one run in the inning. The Phillies beat the Marlines 7-2. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ichiro Suzuki in game against Yankees

Ichiro Suzuki in game against Yankees

Ichiro Suzuki plays right field in the Miami Marlins' 12-2 win over the New York Yankees at Marlins Park on June 16, 2015. Suzuki entered the game in the eighth inning as a defensive substitution and drew a walk in his only plate appearance. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ichiro gets pinch-hit single in Marlins win

Ichiro gets pinch-hit single in Marlins win

Ichiro Suzuki singles to center field in his eighth-inning pinch-hit appearance in the Miami Marlins' 5-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles at Marlins Park on May 24, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Baseball: Astros vs. Angels

Baseball: Astros vs. Angels

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels is hit by a pitch in a pinch-hit appearance in the eighth inning of a game against the Houston Astros at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on April 5, 2021.

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Baseball: Otani back in business after "God-sent" rest

Baseball: Otani back in business after "God-sent" rest

Shohei Otani walks back to the dugout after striking out in his eighth-inning, pinch-hit appearance in the Nippon Ham Fighters' 6-0 loss to the SoftBank Hawks at Yafuoku Dome in Fukuoka on June 27, 2017. Otani batted for the first time in nearly three months after being sidelined with a thigh-muscle injury. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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H. Matsui singles, Yankees loses 2-1 to Marlins

H. Matsui singles, Yankees loses 2-1 to Marlins

MIAMI, United States - New York Yankees' designated hitter Hideki Matsui singles in a pinch-hit appearance in the eighth inning of the New York Yankees' 2-1 loss to the Florida Marlins at Land Shark Stadium in Miami, Florida, on June 20. (Kyodo)

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H. Matsui singles, Yankees loses 2-1 to Marlins

H. Matsui singles, Yankees loses 2-1 to Marlins

MIAMI, United States - New York Yankees' designated hitter Hideki Matsui singles in a pinch-hit appearance in the eighth inning of the New York Yankees' 2-1 loss to the Florida Marlins at Land Shark Stadium in Miami, Florida, on June 20. (Kyodo)

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Baseball: Angels vs. D-backs

Baseball: Angels vs. D-backs

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels takes a practice swing before stepping into the batter's box in his eighth-inning pinch-hit appearance against the Arizona Diamondbacks on June 13, 2021, at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Baseball: Angels vs. D-backs

Baseball: Angels vs. D-backs

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels reacts after striking out in his eighth-inning pinch-hit appearance against the Arizona Diamondbacks on June 13, 2021, at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Baseball: Angels vs. D-backs

Baseball: Angels vs. D-backs

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels shouts to the dugout after hitting a single to right during his pinch-hit appearance in the eighth inning of a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on June 12, 2021.

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Baseball: Angels vs. D-backs

Baseball: Angels vs. D-backs

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels shouts to the dugout after hitting a single to right during his pinch-hit appearance in the eighth inning of a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on June 12, 2021.

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Baseball: Angels vs. D-backs

Baseball: Angels vs. D-backs

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels makes a pinch-hit appearance with spectators cheering during the eighth inning of a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on June 12, 2021.

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Baseball: Angels vs. D-backs

Baseball: Angels vs. D-backs

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels makes a pinch-hit appearance with spectators cheering during the eighth inning of a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on June 12, 2021.

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Baseball: World Series

Baseball: World Series

Yoshitomo Tsutsugo of the Tampa Bay Rays grounds out in a pinch-hit appearance in the eighth inning in Game 3 of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Oct. 23, 2020, at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.

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Baseball: World Series

Baseball: World Series

Yoshitomo Tsutsugo of the Tampa Bay Rays grounds out in a pinch-hit appearance in the eighth inning in Game 3 of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Oct. 23, 2020, at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.

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Baseball: Angels v Dodgers

Baseball: Angels v Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels draws a walk in his eighth-inning, pinch-hit appearance in a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on July 24, 2019, at Dodger Stadium. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Baseball: Angels v Astros

Baseball: Angels v Astros

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels plays left field during the eighth inning of a game against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas, on April 24, 2021, his first major league appearance as an outfielder.

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