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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto meets the press after picking his eighth win of the season in a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 1, 2025.

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Australia: Ex-Cyclone Alfred Hits with Severe Weather and Flash Flooding

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred made landfall north of Brisbane on Saturday night, March 7, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and causing flash flooding across Queensland. One man died in the floodwaters, and significant damage, including downed power lines and ripped-off roofs, was reported. As of Monday, more than 230,000 households and businesses remain without power.

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Matsui 2-for-3 as Yankees sweep Indians

CLEVELAND, United States - Hideki Matsui singles to center in the eighth inning as he went 2-for-3 in the New York Yankees' 5-3 win over the Cleveland Indians at Jacobs Field on Aug. 12.

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Tanaka dominates A's for 5th win of season

NEW YORK, July 9 Kyodo - New York Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka walks to the dugout in the eighth inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics at Yankee Stadium on July 9, 2015. Tanaka picked up his fifth win of the season with 7-2/3 solid innings as the Yankees won 6-2.

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Japan, China hold 1st gov't meeting since leaders' summit

BEIJING, China - Hiroshi Amano, one of the three Japan-born scientists to win this year's Nobel Prize in Physics for inventing efficient blue light-emitting diodes, delivers a speech at the eighth Japan-China Energy Conservation Forum in China's capital Beijing on Dec. 28, 2014. The forum is the first major governmental meeting since Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's first meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Nov. 10.

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Egyptian-born Osunaarashi beats Yoshikaze

NAGOYA, Japan - Egyptian-born Osunaarashi throws down Yoshikaze on the 14th day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium in Nagoya on July 26, 2014. Sumo's first wrestler from Africa will aim to pick up his eighth win on July 27, the final day of the 15-day event.

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Tanaka earns 8th win

NEW YORK, Untied States - New York Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka starts a game against the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium in New York on May 31, 2014. Tanaka allowed a run in eight innings and earned his eighth win as the Yankees beat the Twins 3-1.

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Tanaka earns 8th win

NEW YORK, Untied States - New York Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka starts a game against the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium in New York on May 31, 2014. Tanaka allowed a run in eight innings and earned his eighth win as the Yankees beat the Twins 3-1.

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Shani Davis in Sochi

SOCHI, Russia - Shani Davis of the United States competes in the men's 1,000-meter speed skating final at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 12, 2014. Davis failed in his attempt to win three consecutive gold medals in the event, finishing eighth.

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Shani Davis in Sochi

SOCHI, Russia - Shani Davis of the United States is pictured after the men's 1,000-meter speed skating final at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 12, 2014. Davis failed in his attempt to win three consecutive gold medals in the event, finishing eighth.

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AL Championship Series

DETROIT, United States - Red Sox closer Koji Uehara strikes out Detroit Tigers infielder Prince Fielder during the eighth inning of Game 3 of the American League Championship Series at Comerica Park in Detroit on Oct. 15, 2013. Mike Napoli's home run led the Red Sox to a 1-0 win and a 2-1 lead in the series.

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Hendrickson at women's World Cup

YAMAGATA, Japan - Sarah Hendrickson of the United States soars through the air at a ski jumping Women's World Cup meet in Yamagata, Yamagata Prefecture, on March 4, 2012. World Cup rankings winner Hendrickson earned her eighth win of the season.

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Takanashi, Hendrickson at women's World Cup

YAMAGATA, Japan - Sara Takanashi (L) of Japan waves on the podium after finishing second at a ski jumping Women's World Cup meet in Yamagata, Yamagata Prefecture, on March 4, 2012. To the right is Sarah Hendrickson of the United States, who earned her eighth win of the season.

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Cardinals win World Series

ST. LOUIS, United States - Texas Rangers' Japanese relievers Koji Uehara (R) and Yoshinori Tateyama (L) watch from the dugout during the eighth inning in Game 7 of MLB's World Series baseball championship against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri, on Oct. 28, 2011. The Cardinals beat the Rangers 6-2 to win the series. Both Uehara and Tateyama were left off the Rangers roster for the series.

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Athletics' Matsui vs. Indians

CLEVELAND, United States - Oakland Athletics designated hitter Hideki Matsui hits a ground ball that led to a fielding error in the eighth inning of a game against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field in Cleveland on Sept. 1, 2011. Matsui went 0-for-4 with an RBI in a 7-0 win.

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Uehara against Twins

BALTIMORE, United States - Baltimore Orioles reliever Koji Uehara throws the ball during the eighth inning of a game against the Minnesota Twins in Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore on April 20, 2011. Uehara allowed one run and two hits in the team's 5-4 win.

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Uchimura wins 2nd straight gold at gymnastics worlds

ROTTERDAM, Netherlands - Japan's Kohei Uchimura (L) displays the gold medal he won in the men's all-round competition at the world gymnastics championships in Rotterdam on Oct. 22, 2010, to become the first ever Japanese to win the men's all-round title at two consecutive world championships. Celebrating beside Uchimura was his teammate Koji Uematsu, who claimed eighth place.

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Yankees rally past Rangers

ARLINGTON, United States - Robinson Cano of the New York Yankees hits an equalizer against the Texas Rangers during the eighth inning of Game 1 of the American League Championship Series on Oct. 15, 2010, at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. The Yankees came from behind to win 6-5.

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Yankees rally past Rangers

ARLINGTON, United States - Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington (2nd from R) removes pitcher C.J. Wilson (his left) from the game during the eighth inning of Game 1 of the American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees on Oct. 15, 2010, at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. The Yankees came from behind to win 6-5.

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Dodgers' Kuroda vs. Phillies

LOS ANGELES, United States - Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Hiroki Kuroda reacts after allowing the first hit of the game in the eighth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California, on Aug. 30, 2010. Kuroda earned the 10th win of the season in a 3-0 victory over the Phillies.

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Matsuzaka flirts with no-hitter as BoSox top Phils

PHILADELPHIA, United States - Boston Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka pitches in a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on May 22, 2010. He took a no-hitter into the eighth inning en route to his third win of the season in a 5-0 victory.

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Matsuzaka flirts with no-hitter as BoSox top Phils

PHILADELPHIA, United States - Daisuke Matsuzaka of the Boston Red Sox hits a single to center in the third inning of a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on May 22, 2010. The right-hander took a no-hitter into the eighth inning en route to his third win of the season in a 5-0 victory.

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Matsuzaka flirts with no-hitter as BoSox top Phils

PHILADELPHIA, United States - Boston Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka pitches in a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on May 22, 2010. He took a no-hitter into the eighth inning en route to his third win of the season in a 5-0 victory.

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Matsuzaka flirts with no-hitter as BoSox top Phils

PHILADELPHIA, United States - Boston Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka pitches in a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on May 22, 2010. He took a no-hitter into the eighth inning en route to his third win of the season in a 5-0 victory.

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Matsuzaka flirts with no-hitter as BoSox top Phils

PHILADELPHIA, United States - Boston Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka pitches in a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on May 22, 2010. He took a no-hitter into the eighth inning en route to his third win of the season in a 5-0 victory.

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Astros' Matsui homers against Red Sox in preseason game

FORT MYERS, United States - Houston Astros second baseman Kazuo Matsui hits a two-run homer in a 10-7 win over the Boston Red Sox in a split-squad game called during the eighth inning because of rain at Fort Myers, Florida, on March 21, 2010.

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Kameda defeats Denkaosen to claim WBA flyweight title

KOBE, Japan - Challenger Daiki Kameda (R) of Japan dishes out a right hook to WBA flyweight champion Denkaosen Kaowichit of Thailand during eighth-round action in their title match at Kobe World Memorial Hall on Feb. 7, 2010. Kameda defeated Kaowichit to win the title.

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Asashoryu sentences Chiyotaikai to fatal 8th defeat in Kyushu

FUKUOKA, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu (R) lifts ozeki Chiyotaikai out to the ring to a fatal eighth loss on the 10th day of the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center on Nov. 24, 2009. With the defeat, Chiyotaikai will now be demoted to sumo's third rank of sekiwake for the New Year meet in Tokyo in January, while Asashoryu retained his share of the lead with chief rival Hakuho with 10th win.

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Japan's Nagashima wins 500 meters at World Cup meet

HEERENVEEN, Netherlands - Japan's Keiichiro Nagashima skates to win the men's 500 meters at a World Cup speed skating meet at Heerenveen in the Netherlands, earning his first victory of the season and eighth overall on Nov. 13, 2009. Nagashima clocked 34.98 seconds to finish ahead of the United States' Tucker Fredricks and the Netherlands' Ronald Mulder, who timed 35.00 and 35.07, respectively.

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Japan's Nagashima wins 500 meters at World Cup meet

HEERENVEEN, Netherlands - Japan's Keiichiro Nagashima skates to win the men's 500 meters at a World Cup speed skating meet at Heerenveen in the Netherlands, earning his first victory of the season and eighth overall on Nov. 13, 2009. Nagashima clocked 34.98 seconds to finish ahead of the United States' Tucker Fredricks and the Netherlands' Ronald Mulder, who timed 35.00 and 35.07, respectively.

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Dodgers Kuroda picks up 8th win

WASHINGTON, United States - Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Hiroki Kuroda throws against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington on Sept. 22, 2009. Kuroda, who started the game, earned his eighth win giving up two runs and four hits in six innings, steering his club to a 14-2 victory.

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Dodgers Kuroda picks up 8th win

WASHINGTON, United States - Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Hiroki Kuroda throws against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington on Sept. 22, 2009. Kuroda, who started the game, earned his eighth win giving up two runs and four hits in six innings, steering his club to a 14-2 victory.

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Dodgers Kuroda picks up 8th win

WASHINGTON, United States - Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Hiroki Kuroda throws to first after fielding a grounder in the third inning of a game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington on Sept. 22, 2009. Kuroda, who started the game, earned his eighth win giving up two runs and four hits in six innings, steering his club to a 14-2 victory.

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Red Sox's Okajima picks up win against Blue Jays

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox reliever Hideki Okajima pitches in the eighth inning in a game against Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park in Boston to picked up the win after retiring the only batter he faced in the eighth inning of a 6-5 victory over the Blue Jays.

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Rakutan ace Tanaka strains in game vs Lotte

SENDAI, Japan - Rakuten Eagles ace Masahiro Tanaka reacts after striking out Chiba Lotte Marines Saburo Omura in the eighth inning of a game at Kleenex Stadium in Sendai on Aug. 14. Tanaka took his 10th win in his team's 4-3 victory.

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Fighters' Darvish takes 13th win

SAPPORO, Japan - Nippon Ham Fighters ace Yu Darvish reacts after striking out the Softbank Hawks' Hiroki Kokubo with the bases loaded in the eighth inning of a game at Sapporo Dome on July 31. Darvish took his 13th win in his club's 5-1 victory.

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Nippon Ham ace Darvish gets 8th win vs Dragons

SAPPORO, Japan - Nippon Ham Fighters ace Yu Darvish reacts after striking out Chunichi Dragons third baseman Masahiko Morino in the eighth inning of their game in Sapporo Dome on June 13. Nippon trounced Chunichi 9-1.

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Rakuten Eagles' Tanaka earns 8th win against Chunichi Dragons

SENDAI, Japan - Rakuten Eagles starter Masahiro Tanaka pitches against the Chunichi Dragons at K-Sta Miyagi in Sendai on June 11. Tanaka gave up five hits but no runs in seven innings and earned his eighth win this season as the Eagles triumphed 3-1.

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Yankees Matsui goes hitless

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui reacts in frustration after popping out to center in the eighth inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at Yankee Stadium in New York on June 4. Matsui went hitless despite his club's 8-6 win.

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Hakuho defeats Kisenosato at Kyushu sumo

FUKUOKA, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho (L) deploys an outer-leg trip to send No. 4 maegashira Kisenosato crashing out of the ring, securing his seventh win on the eighth day of the 15-day Kyushui Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center on Nov. 16.

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Hakuho wraps up 8th career title with win

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho (L) receives the Emperor's Cup from Japan Sumo Association Chairman Musashigawa at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 28. Hakuho clinched his eighth title in the 15-day Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament with 14 wins and one loss.

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Hakuho wraps up 8th career title with win

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho poses with the Emperor's Cup at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 28 with his daughter Amiu, wife Sayoko (R) and his supporters. Hakuho clinched his eighth title in the 15-day Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament with 14 wins and one loss.

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Hakuho wraps up 8th career title with win

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho (R) forces ozeki Kotomitsuki out of the ring on the final day of the 15-day Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 28. Hakuho clinched his eighth title with 14 wins and one loss.

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Okajima retires 4 batters, Red Sox take 2-0 lead in ALDS

BOSTON, United States - Hideki Okajima retired all four batters he faced in the seventh and eighth innings in the Boston Red Sox's 6-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels at Fenway Park on Oct. 5 in Game 2 of their American League division series. Boston is one win away from reaching the AL Championship Series.

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Hakuho stays in share of lead with 8th win at Nagoya sumo

NAGOYA, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho of Mongolia slaps down fourth-ranked maegashira Toyonoshima on the eighth day of the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium in Nagoya on July 15.

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Okajima throws perfect 8th inning

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox reliever Hideki Okajima throws a perfect eighth inning in a 2-1 win over the Texas Rangers at Fenway Park on June 29. Okajima has not allowed a run in his last 10 appearances. (MLB)

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Matsuzaka throws 7 scoreless innings for 8th win

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka of Japan pitches during a game against the San Francisco Giants at Fenway Park in Boston on June 16. Matsuzaka pitched seven scoreless innings to earn his eighth win of the season as the Red Sox edged the Giants 1-0.

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Matsuzaka throws 7 scoreless innings for 8th win

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka of Japan smiles during a press conference at Fenway Park in Boston on June 16 after earning his eighth win of the season against the San Francisco Giants.

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Ichiro gets 3 hits, ties club-record hitting streak

SEATTLE, United States - Ichiro Suzuki belts an RBI single in the eighth inning as he stretched his career-best hitting streak to 24 games in the Seattle Mariners' 9-5 win over the Texas Rangers on May 31 while also tying the club record set by former second baseman Joey Cora in 1997.

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Home run support gives shaky Matsuzaka 2nd win

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka (R) listens to manager Terry Francona as he leaves the mound in the eighth inning of a game against the New York Yankees on April 22. Matsuzaka picked up his second win in the major leagues and first at Fenway Park thanks to record-setting home run support as the team edged the Yankees 7-6. (MLB)