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Uniqlo operator to offer 100 mil. yen bonus to Nishikori

NEW YORK, United States - Japan's Kei Nishikori returns a shot during the U.S. Open men's singles final against Croatia's Marin Cilic in New York on Sept. 8, 2014. World No. 12 Cilic beat eighth-ranked Nishikori 6-3, 6-3, 6-3. Fast Retailing Co., operator of the Uniqlo clothing chain and a sponsor of Nishikori, has decided to pay a 100 million yen bonus to him following his historic run to the U.S. Open final, company officials said Sept. 9.

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Nishikori defeated in U.S. Open final

NEW YORK, United States - Japan's Kei Nishikori smiles during a press conference after being defeated by Croatia's Marin Cilic in the U.S. Open men's singles final in New York on Sept. 8, 2014. World No. 12 Cilic beat eighth-ranked Nishikori 6-3, 6-3, 6-3.

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Nishikori defeated in U.S. Open final

NEW YORK, United States - Japan's Kei Nishikori returns a shot during the U.S. Open men's singles final against Croatia's Marin Cilic in New York on Sept. 8, 2014. World No. 12 Cilic beat eighth-ranked Nishikori 6-3, 6-3, 6-3.

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Nishikori defeated in U.S. Open final

NEW YORK, United States - Japan's Kei Nishikori looks down after being defeated by Croatia's Marin Cilic in the U.S. Open men's singles final in New York on Sept. 8, 2014. World No. 12 Cilic beat eighth-ranked Nishikori 6-3, 6-3, 6-3.

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Nishikori defeated in U.S. Open final

NEW YORK, United States - Japan's Kei Nishikori is pictured during a press conference after being defeated by Croatia's Marin Cilic in the U.S. Open men's singles final in New York on Sept. 8, 2014. World No. 12 Cilic beat eighth-ranked Nishikori 6-3, 6-3, 6-3.

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Nishikori defeated in U.S. Open final

NEW YORK, United States - Japan's Kei Nishikori holds the runner-up trophy after being defeated by Croatia's Marin Cilic in the U.S. Open men's singles final in New York on Sept. 8, 2014. World No. 12 Cilic beat eighth-ranked Nishikori 6-3, 6-3, 6-3.

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Nishikori defeated in U.S. Open final

NEW YORK, United States - Japan's Kei Nishikori is interviewed after being defeated by Croatia's Marin Cilic in the U.S. Open men's singles final in New York on Sept. 8, 2014. World No. 12 Cilic beat eighth-ranked Nishikori 6-3, 6-3, 6-3.

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Nishikori defeated in U.S. Open final

NEW YORK, United States - Japan's Kei Nishikori returns a shot during the U.S. Open men's singles final against Croatia's Marin Cilic in New York on Sept. 8, 2014. World No. 12 Cilic beat eighth-ranked Nishikori 6-3, 6-3, 6-3.

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Nishikori defeated in U.S. Open final

NEW YORK, United States - Japan's Kei Nishikori serves during the U.S. Open men's singles final against Croatia's Marin Cilic in New York on Sept. 8, 2014. World No. 12 Cilic beat eighth-ranked Nishikori 6-3, 6-3, 6-3.

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Nishikori defeated in U.S. Open final

NEW YORK, United States - Japan's Kei Nishikori returns a shot during the U.S. Open men's singles final against Croatia's Marin Cilic in New York on Sept. 8, 2014. World No. 12 Cilic beat eighth-ranked Nishikori 6-3, 6-3, 6-3.

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Nishikori defeated in U.S. Open final

NEW YORK, United States - Japan's Kei Nishikori serves during the U.S. Open men's singles final against Croatia's Marin Cilic in New York on Sept. 8, 2014. World No. 12 Cilic beat eighth-ranked Nishikori 6-3, 6-3, 6-3.

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Nishikori defeated in U.S. Open final

NEW YORK, United States - Japan's Kei Nishikori returns a shot during the U.S. Open men's singles final against Croatia's Marin Cilic in New York on Sept. 8, 2014. World No. 12 Cilic beat eighth-ranked Nishikori 6-3, 6-3, 6-3.

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Nishikori defeated in U.S. Open final

NEW YORK, United States - Japan's Kei Nishikori stretches to return a shot during the U.S. Open men's singles final against Croatia's Marin Cilic in New York on Sept. 8, 2014. World No. 12 Cilic beat eighth-ranked Nishikori 6-3, 6-3, 6-3.

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Nishikori defeated in U.S. Open final

NEW YORK, United States - Japan's Kei Nishikori returns a shot during the U.S. Open men's singles final against Croatia's Marin Cilic in New York on Sept. 8, 2014. World No. 12 Cilic beat eighth-ranked Nishikori 6-3, 6-3, 6-3.

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Nishikori defeated in U.S. Open final

NEW YORK, United States - Japan's Kei Nishikori returns a shot during the U.S. Open men's singles final against Croatia's Marin Cilic in New York on Sept. 8, 2014. World No. 12 Cilic beat eighth-ranked Nishikori 6-3, 6-3, 6-3.

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Nishikori defeated in U.S. Open final

NEW YORK, United States - Japan's Kei Nishikori returns a shot during the U.S. Open men's singles final against Croatia's Marin Cilic in New York on Sept. 8, 2014. World No. 12 Cilic beat eighth-ranked Nishikori 6-3, 6-3, 6-3.

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Mongolian maegashira involved in traffic accident

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian sumo wrestler Kyokutenho speaks to reporters at his stable in Tokyo on May 2, apologizing for causing a traffic accident last week. The Japan Sumo Association, which strictly forbids its wrestlers from driving, is set to hold a special executive committee meeting early next week to decide what kind of punishment it will hand down to the eighth-ranked maegashira.

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Hokutoriki beats Futeno to get 8th win at New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - No. 11 maegashira Hokutoriki (L) slapped about Futeno before barging out the eighth-ranked wrestler to secure a winning record and stay in a tie for the lead with Tochiazuma at 8-0.

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Musashimaru suffers third defeat

NAGOYA, Japan - Yokozuna Musashimaru suffers his third defeat at the hands of eighth-ranked maegashira Shimotori at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on July 19.

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Kaio leads field at spring sumo

OSAKA, Japan - Ozeki Kaio storms to a perfect 4-0 record at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka on March 14 by sending sekiwake Tochinonada sprawling back across the ring with a right-handed throw. No. 2 maegashira Chiyotenzan, eighth-ranked Tosanoumi and veteran Terao also remained unbeaten to finish the day in a tie for the lead with Kaio.

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WBC champion Veeraphol connects in title defense

TAKASAGO, Japan - Champion Veeraphol Nakonluangpromotion of Thailand scores with a right against eighth-ranked challenger Toshiaki Nishioka on his way to retaining his World Boxing Council (WBC) bantamweight crown by unanimous decision June 25. Veerphol made his fourth successful title defense at Takasago municipal gymnasium in Hyogo Prefecture.

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Hokutoriki beats Futeno to get 8th win at New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - No. 11 maegashira Hokutoriki (L) slapped about Futeno before barging out the eighth-ranked wrestler to secure a winning record and stay in a tie for the lead with Tochiazuma at 8-0. (Kyodo)

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Mongolian maegashira involved in traffic accident

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian sumo wrestler Kyokutenho speaks to reporters at his stable in Tokyo on May 2, apologizing for causing a traffic accident last week. The Japan Sumo Association, which strictly forbids its wrestlers from driving, is set to hold a special executive committee meeting early next week to decide what kind of punishment it will hand down to the eighth-ranked maegashira. (Kyodo)

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Uniqlo operator to offer 100 mil. yen bonus to Nishikori

NEW YORK, United States - Japan's Kei Nishikori returns a shot during the U.S. Open men's singles final against Croatia's Marin Cilic in New York on Sept. 8, 2014. World No. 12 Cilic beat eighth-ranked Nishikori 6-3, 6-3, 6-3. Fast Retailing Co., operator of the Uniqlo clothing chain and a sponsor of Nishikori, has decided to pay a 100 million yen bonus to him following his historic run to the U.S. Open final, company officials said Sept. 9. (Kyodo)

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Nishikori defeated in U.S. Open final

NEW YORK, United States - Japan's Kei Nishikori returns a shot during the U.S. Open men's singles final against Croatia's Marin Cilic in New York on Sept. 8, 2014. World No. 12 Cilic beat eighth-ranked Nishikori 6-3, 6-3, 6-3. (Kyodo)

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Nishikori defeated in U.S. Open final

NEW YORK, United States - Japan's Kei Nishikori returns a shot during the U.S. Open men's singles final against Croatia's Marin Cilic in New York on Sept. 8, 2014. World No. 12 Cilic beat eighth-ranked Nishikori 6-3, 6-3, 6-3. (Kyodo)

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Nishikori defeated in U.S. Open final

NEW YORK, United States - Japan's Kei Nishikori holds the runner-up trophy after being defeated by Croatia's Marin Cilic in the U.S. Open men's singles final in New York on Sept. 8, 2014. World No. 12 Cilic beat eighth-ranked Nishikori 6-3, 6-3, 6-3. (Kyodo)

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Nishikori defeated in U.S. Open final

NEW YORK, United States - Japan's Kei Nishikori looks down after being defeated by Croatia's Marin Cilic in the U.S. Open men's singles final in New York on Sept. 8, 2014. World No. 12 Cilic beat eighth-ranked Nishikori 6-3, 6-3, 6-3. (Kyodo)

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Nishikori defeated in U.S. Open final

NEW YORK, United States - Japan's Kei Nishikori is pictured during a press conference after being defeated by Croatia's Marin Cilic in the U.S. Open men's singles final in New York on Sept. 8, 2014. World No. 12 Cilic beat eighth-ranked Nishikori 6-3, 6-3, 6-3. (Kyodo)

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Nishikori defeated in U.S. Open final

NEW YORK, United States - Japan's Kei Nishikori is interviewed after being defeated by Croatia's Marin Cilic in the U.S. Open men's singles final in New York on Sept. 8, 2014. World No. 12 Cilic beat eighth-ranked Nishikori 6-3, 6-3, 6-3. (Kyodo)

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Nishikori defeated in U.S. Open final

NEW YORK, United States - Japan's Kei Nishikori returns a shot during the U.S. Open men's singles final against Croatia's Marin Cilic in New York on Sept. 8, 2014. World No. 12 Cilic beat eighth-ranked Nishikori 6-3, 6-3, 6-3. (Kyodo)

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Boxing: Kubo seizes WBA super bantamweight crown with TKO

WBA super bantamweight champion Nehomar Cermeno of Venezuela (L) and eighth-ranked Japanese challenger Shun Kubo trade punches in the fourth round of their title bout at Edion Arena Osaka on April 9, 2017. Kubo won by an 11th-round technical knockout. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Boxing: Kubo seizes WBA super bantamweight crown with TKO

Eighth-ranked Japanese challenger Shun Kubo (L) and WBA super bantamweight champion Nehomar Cermeno of Venezuela trade punches in the sixth round of their title bout at Edion Arena Osaka on April 9, 2017. Kubo won by an 11th-round technical knockout. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Kaio leads field at spring sumo

OSAKA, Japan - Ozeki Kaio storms to a perfect 4-0 record at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka on March 14 by sending sekiwake Tochinonada sprawling back across the ring with a right-handed throw. No. 2 maegashira Chiyotenzan, eighth-ranked Tosanoumi and veteran Terao also remained unbeaten to finish the day in a tie for the lead with Kaio.

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WBC champion Veeraphol connects in title defense

TAKASAGO, Japan - Champion Veeraphol Nakonluangpromotion of Thailand scores with a right against eighth-ranked challenger Toshiaki Nishioka on his way to retaining his World Boxing Council (WBC) bantamweight crown by unanimous decision June 25. Veerphol made his fourth successful title defense at Takasago municipal gymnasium in Hyogo Prefecture.

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Unbeaten Takatoriki keeps lead at spring sumo

OSAKA, Japan - No. 14 maegashira Takatoriki (L) remains the only unbeaten wrestler at the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament as he picks up his ninth straight victory with a force-out win over eighth-ranked maegashira Asanowaka at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium on March 20.