Hakuho still going strong at autumn tourney

Hakuho still going strong at autumn tourney

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho forces Estonian ozeki Baruto out of the ring, securing his lead with a perfect 5-0 record on the fifth day of the 15-day Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan.

Asashoryu still going strong at autumn tourney

Asashoryu still going strong at autumn tourney

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu blasts No.2 maegashira Kyokutenho out of the ring, securing his lead with a perfect 5-0 record on the fifth day of the 15-day Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan.

Tochiazuma has perfect record at Nagoya sumo tourney

Tochiazuma has perfect record at Nagoya sumo tourney

NAGOYA, Japan - Ozeki Tochiazuma (R) muscles winless Kotoshogiku over the ridge, keeping his perfect record in a share of the lead on the fifth day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya on July 13.

Kotooshu scores flawless 5th win

Kotooshu scores flawless 5th win

TOKYO, Japan - Sekiwake Kotooshu (L) scores a fifth win as he shrugs off the former ozeki Miyabiyama's low charge before easily dragging him down to the sandy surface to maintain his perfect start to the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 15.

Fudo takes charge after JLPGA Tour C'ship 1st-round

Fudo takes charge after JLPGA Tour C'ship 1st-round

MIYAZAKI, Japan - Defending champion Yuri Fudo (R) and teen star Ai Miyazato play together in the first round of the season-ending Japan LPGA Tour Championship at Miyazaki Country Club on Nov. 25. Fudo made a perfect start in her quest for a record fifth straight money title by shooting a 4-under-par 68 to take a one-shot lead over Miyazato.

White Sox's closer Takatsu earns 5th save against Mariners

White Sox's closer Takatsu earns 5th save against Mariners

CHICAGO, United States - Chicago White Sox closer Shingo Takatsu (R) and catcher Jamie Burke celebrate their team's 4-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago on July 11. Takatsu pitched a perfect ninth for his fifth save. (MLB)

Asashoryu keeps perfect record

Asashoryu keeps perfect record

NAGOYA, Japan - Ozeki hopeful Asashoryu (background) throws down komusubi Tosanoumi to maintain his perfect record on the fifth day of the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on July 11.

Kabaeva wins rhythmic gymnastics world crown

Kabaeva wins rhythmic gymnastics world crown

OSAKA, Japan - Alina Kabaeva of Russia posts her fifth perfect 10 of the championships in Osaka on Oct. 2 and walks away with the gold medal in the individual all-around title in the rhythmic gymnastics world championships. The championships are being held at Osaka Municipal Central Gymnasium in the western Japan city.

Fudo takes charge after JLPGA Tour C'ship 1st-round

Fudo takes charge after JLPGA Tour C'ship 1st-round

MIYAZAKI, Japan - Defending champion Yuri Fudo (R) and teen star Ai Miyazato play together in the first round of the season-ending Japan LPGA Tour Championship at Miyazaki Country Club on Nov. 25. Fudo made a perfect start in her quest for a record fifth straight money title by shooting a 4-under-par 68 to take a one-shot lead over Miyazato. (Kyodo)

Kotooshu scores flawless 5th win

Kotooshu scores flawless 5th win

TOKYO, Japan - Sekiwake Kotooshu (L) scores a fifth win as he shrugs off the former ozeki Miyabiyama's low charge before easily dragging him down to the sandy surface to maintain his perfect start to the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 15. (Kyodo)

Tochiazuma has perfect record at Nagoya sumo tourney

Tochiazuma has perfect record at Nagoya sumo tourney

NAGOYA, Japan - Ozeki Tochiazuma (R) muscles winless Kotoshogiku over the ridge, keeping his perfect record in a share of the lead on the fifth day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya on July 13. (Kyodo)

Japan's Murata improves to perfect 9-0

Japan's Murata improves to perfect 9-0

London Olympic gold medalist Ryota Murata of Japan celebrates after knocking out Guston Alejandro Vega of Argentina during the second round of their non-title middleweight match in Shanghai on Jan. 30, 2016. WBC fifth-ranked Murata maintained his perfect 9-0 record. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Japan's Murata improves to perfect 9-0

Japan's Murata improves to perfect 9-0

London Olympic gold medalist Ryota Murata of Japan (L) delivers a punch to Guston Alejandro Vega of Argentina during the second round of their non-title middleweight match in Shanghai on Jan. 30, 2016. WBC fifth-ranked Murata knocked out Vega in the second round to maintain his perfect 9-0 record. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

White Sox's closer Takatsu earns 5th save against Mariners

White Sox's closer Takatsu earns 5th save against Mariners

CHICAGO, United States - Chicago White Sox closer Shingo Takatsu (R) and catcher Jamie Burke celebrate their team's 4-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago on July 11. Takatsu pitched a perfect ninth for his fifth save. (MLB)(Kyodo)

Sumo: Onosho upsets Harumafuji, remains perfect at Autumn tourney

Sumo: Onosho upsets Harumafuji, remains perfect at Autumn tourney

No. 3 maegashira Onosho slaps down yokozuna (grand champion) Harumafuji of Mongolia on the fifth day of the 15-day Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 14, 2017, becoming the only wrestler with a perfect record. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Sumo: Onosho upsets Harumafuji, remains perfect at Autumn tourney

Sumo: Onosho upsets Harumafuji, remains perfect at Autumn tourney

No. 3 maegashira Onosho slaps down yokozuna (grand champion) Harumafuji of Mongolia on the fifth day of the 15-day Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 14, 2017, becoming the only wrestler with a perfect record. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Sumo: Onosho upsets Harumafuji, remains perfect at Autumn tourney

Sumo: Onosho upsets Harumafuji, remains perfect at Autumn tourney

No. 3 maegashira Onosho slaps down yokozuna (grand champion) Harumafuji of Mongolia on the fifth day of the 15-day Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 14, 2017, becoming the only wrestler with a perfect record. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Asashoryu still going strong at autumn tourney

Asashoryu still going strong at autumn tourney

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu blasts No.2 maegashira Kyokutenho out of the ring, securing his lead with a perfect 5-0 record on the fifth day of the 15-day Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan. (Kyodo)

Hakuho still going strong at autumn tourney

Hakuho still going strong at autumn tourney

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho forces Estonian ozeki Baruto out of the ring, securing his lead with a perfect 5-0 record on the fifth day of the 15-day Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan. (Kyodo)

Asashoryu keeps perfect record

Asashoryu keeps perfect record

NAGOYA, Japan - Ozeki hopeful Asashoryu (background) throws down komusubi Tosanoumi to maintain his perfect record on the fifth day of the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on July 11.

Kabaeva wins rhythmic gymnastics world crown

Kabaeva wins rhythmic gymnastics world crown

OSAKA, Japan - Alina Kabaeva of Russia posts her fifth perfect 10 of the championships in Osaka on Oct. 2 and walks away with the gold medal in the individual all-around title in the rhythmic gymnastics world championships. The championships are being held at Osaka Municipal Central Gymnasium in the western Japan city.