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Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament

Yokozuna Onosato (top) defeats fellow yokozuna Hoshoryu in a playoff on the final day of the 15-day Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena on Sept. 28, 2025, winning the Emperor's Cup for the first time since his promotion to sumo's highest rank of yokozuna in May 2025.

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Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament

Yokozuna Onosato (R) defeats fellow yokozuna Hoshoryu in a playoff on the final day of the 15-day Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena on Sept. 28, 2025, winning the Emperor's Cup for the first time since his promotion to sumo's highest rank of yokozuna in May 2025.

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Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament

Yokozuna Onosato (R) defeats fellow yokozuna Hoshoryu in a playoff on the final day of the 15-day Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena on Sept. 28, 2025, winning the Emperor's Cup for the first time since his promotion to sumo's highest rank of yokozuna in May 2025.

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Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament

Komusubi Aonishiki (L) defeats yokozuna Hoshoryu on the 12th day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena on Sept. 25, 2025, handing the grand champion his first loss of the 15-day tourney.

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Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament

Yokozuna Terunofuji (R) defeats komusubi Hiradoumi on the first day of the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Dolphins Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on July 14, 2024.

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Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament

Yokozuna Terunofuji (R) defeats komusubi Hiradoumi on the first day of the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Dolphins Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on July 14, 2024.

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Muguruza defeats S. Williams to claim first major title

PARIS, June 5 Kyodo - Garbine Muguruza of Spain holds up the championship trophy after defeating Serena Williams of the United States in the women's singles final at the French Open tennis championships in Paris on June 4, 2016. Muguruza won 7-5, 6-4 to claim her first major title.

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Nakamura wins Japan's 1st gold medal at Asian Games

INCHEON, South Korea - Japan's Misato Nakamura (L) defeats Gulbadam Babamuratova of Turkmenistan in the women's 52 kg judo final at the Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea, on Sept. 20, 2014, to win Japan's first gold medal.

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Hakuho falls at hands of Goeido

TOKYO, Japan - Sekiwake Goeido (R) defeats grand champion Hakuho, dealing him his first defeat on the 10th day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sept. 24, 2013.

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Giants bring home 1st Asia Series championship

BUSAN, South Korea - Tatsunori Hara, manager of the Japanese pro baseball Yomiuri Giants, holds the trophy after the team defeats the Taiwan champion Lamigo Monkeys 6-3 in the final of the Asia Series Championship in Busan, South Korea, on Nov. 11, 2012, bringing home the Giants' first victory in the championship.

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African wrestler marks 1st win as jonokuchi

TOKYO, Japan - Egyptian Osunaarashi (R), sumo's first-ever wrestler of African descent, defeats Kotoomura in Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on May 7, 2012. Osunaarashi (Great Sandstorm), 20, whose real name is Abdelrahman Ahmed Shaalan, marked his debut as a jonokuchi wrestler with a victory.

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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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Lee loses WBA title to Shimoda in unanimous decision

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese challenger Akifumi Shimoda (R) defeats WBA super bantamweight champion Retsuri Lee (L) in a unanimous decision after a 12-rounder at Ariake Colosseum in Tokyo on Jan. 31, 2011. Lee failed in his first title defense.

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New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (L) defeats countryman Kakuryuon on the first day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan hall in Tokyo on Jan. 9, 2011.

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Japan curling team defeats Britain

VANCOUVER, Canada - Japan's skip Moe Meguro (2nd from L) celebrates with her teammates after scoring the first point during the first end of a match against Britain in the round-robin stage of the women's curling tournament at the Winter Olympics at the Vancouver Olympic Centre on Feb. 19, 2010. Japan won 11-4.

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Mongolian grand champion Hakuho gets off to winning start

OSAKA, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho defeats komusubi Takekaze with an overarm throw in the final match of the first day of the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Osaka Municipal Gymnasium on March 9.

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France beat Togo 2-0

COLOGNE, Germany - French supporters celebrate as their team defeats Togo 2-0 to qualify for the second round in their World Cup first-round Group G match at FIFA World Cup Stadium in Cologne on June 23.

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France beat Togo 2-0

COLOGNE, Germany - French supporters burst into celebration as their team defeats Togo 2-0 to qualify for the second round in their World Cup first-round Group G match at FIFA World Cup Stadium in Cologne on June 23.

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France beat Togo 2-0

COLOGNE, Germany - French supporters burst into celebration as their team defeats Togo 2-0 to qualify for the second round in their World Cup first-round Group G match at FIFA World Cup Stadium in Cologne on June 23.

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Hanshin defeats Lotte

KOSHIEN, Japan - Lotte Marines starter Kevin Beirne watches the solo homer hit by Hanshin Tigers infielder Makoto Imaoka in the fourth inning of their first interleague game of the season at Koshien Stadium on May 9. Hanshin defeated Lotte 7-2.

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Asashoryu makes history with 7th straight title

FUKUOKA, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu (L) defeats ozeki Kaio at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Nov. 26, becoming the first wrestler to capture seven Emperor's Cups in a row. The fiery Mongolian bounced back from a shock defeat to Kotooshu the previous day and coolly forced out Kaio before his eyes quickly welled up with tears after the penultimate-day win at Fukuoka Kokusai Center.

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Chiyo retains lead

OSAKA, Japan - Ozeki Chiyotaikai hauls down Tosanoumi to grab sole possession of the lead at 6-0 after overnight co-leaders Jumonji and Kotoryu were handed their first defeats of the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium on March 14.

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Asagoe clears 1st round at U.S. Open

NEW YORK, United States - Japan's Shinobu Asagoe, ranked 94th in the world, defeats Rachel McQuillan of Australia 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 in a first round match at the U.S. Open tennis championships Aug. 29. On the second day of the two-week grand slam event, the 24-year-old wowed hundreds of tennis fans with a tense third set which she ultimately won on her third match point.

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Mizui wins national badminton title

MORIGUCHI, Japan - Yasuko Mizui (C) defeats defending champion Miho Tanaka in the women's final on Nov. 14 to win her first national badminton championship at Moriguchi municipal gymnasium in Osaka Prefecture.

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Inoue wins gold in judo world championship

BIRMINGHAM, England - Japan's Kosei Inoue (in blue) defeats Jang Sung Ho of South Korea in the final of the men's under-100 kilogram event to win the gold medal Oct. 7 on the first day of the judo world championships in Birmingham.

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Akebono defeats Musoyama on first day of autumn tournament

TOKYO, Japan - Hawaiian-born yokozuna Akebono (L) defeats Musoyama on yorikiri on the first day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 12.

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Chiyotaikai beats Waka for New Year sumo crown

Sekiwake Chiyotaikai (R) defeats yokozuna Wakanohana in a playoff to win the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament championship at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 24. Chiyotaikai's victory came in the third bout with Wakanohana on the same day -- the first was the day's regular match-up, which left both at 13-2 for the tourney and forced a play-off for the championship. Chiyo then won the Emperor's Cup in a playoff rematch because the first playoff bout was ruled a tie by the ringside judges, who said both wrestlers had touched the ground at the same time.

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North Korea's Kye wins 52-kg judo title

Olympic champion Kye Sun Hui of North Korea defeats Kim Hye Sook of South Korea to claim her first Asian Games title in the women's 52-kg category in Bangkok on Dec 8.

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Date defeats No. 1 Graf

Japan's Kimiko Date defeats Steffi Graf of Germany in first-round of the World Group of Fed Cup singles match between Japan and Germany at Tokyo's Ariake Coliseum on April 28.

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Denmark defeats France 2-0 in UEFA Nations League

STORY: Denmark defeats France 2-0 in UEFA Nations League DATELINE: Sept. 27, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:48 LOCATION: Copenhagen CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various shots of Danish national team training 2. shot of Danish national coach after the match 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KASPER HJULMAND, Head coach of Danish men's national football team 4. various shots of French national team in training 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): DIDIER DESCHAMPS, Head coach of French Men's national football team 6. various shots of French national team in training 7. various shots of Danish national team in training 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): KASPER HJULMAND, Head coach of Danish men's national football team STORYLINE: Denmark defeated France 2-0 on Sunday in the final match of the UEFA Nations League prior to November's World Cup in Qatar. Kasper Dolberg and Andreas Skov Olsen scored two goals in the first half to help hosts Denmark claim its victory. Kasper Hjulmand, head coach of Danish men's national football team, said the team p

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Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

New ozeki Mitakeumi (R) defeats maegashira No. 2 Ichinojo on the opening day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka on March 13, 2022. Spectators returned to the 15-day tourney in the western Japan city for the first time in three years amid COVID-19 concerns.

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Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Grand champion Terunofuji defeats komusubi Hoshoryu (front) on the opening day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka on March 13, 2022. Spectators returned to the 15-day tourney in the western Japan city for the first time in three years amid COVID-19 concerns.

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Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament

Newly promoted yokozuna Terunofuji (R) defeats Ichinojo on the first day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 12, 2021.

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Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament

Newly promoted yokozuna Terunofuji (R) defeats Ichinojo on the first day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 12, 2021.

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Asashoryu makes history with 7th straight title

FUKUOKA, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu (L) defeats ozeki Kaio at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Nov. 26, becoming the first wrestler to capture seven Emperor's Cups in a row. The fiery Mongolian bounced back from a shock defeat to Kotooshu the previous day and coolly forced out Kaio before his eyes quickly welled up with tears after the penultimate-day win at Fukuoka Kokusai Center. (Kyodo)

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Mongolian grand champion Hakuho gets off to winning start

OSAKA, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho defeats komusubi Takekaze with an overarm throw in the final match of the first day of the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Osaka Municipal Gymnasium on March 9. (Kyodo)

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Cartoon impression of the Russo-Japanese War 1 of 5

Card 1 of 5 - 'Preliminaries'. A cartoon interpretation of the Russo-Japanese war, acted out by the principal ruling individuals from the International Community. The War was a conflict that grew out of the rival imperialist ambitions of the Russian Empire and the Empire of Japan over Manchuria and Korea. The major theatres of operations were Southern Manchuria, specifically the area around the Liaodong Peninsula and Mukden, and the seas around Korea, Japan, and the Yellow Sea. Japan inflicted a series of stunning defeats on the Russian Navy, principally at Tsushima in May 1905. In this first card, Tsar Nicolas II and the Japanese Emperor Meiji trade insults and spit at each other whilst the International community stands quite far back from proceedings. Date: 1905

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Muguruza defeats S. Williams to claim first major title

Garbine Muguruza (R) of Spain and Serena Williams of the United States hold up the winner's trophy and runner-up plate, respectively, following the women's singles final at the French Open tennis championships in Paris on June 4, 2016. Muguruza won 7-5, 6-4 to claim her first major title. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Muguruza defeats S. Williams to claim first major title

Garbine Muguruza of Spain reacts after defeating Serena Williams of the United States in the women's singles final at the French Open tennis championships in Paris on June 4, 2016. Muguruza won 7-5, 6-4 to claim her first major title. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Muguruza defeats S. Williams to claim first major title

Garbine Muguruza of Spain holds up the championship trophy after defeating Serena Williams of the United States in the women's singles final at the French Open tennis championships in Paris on June 4, 2016. Muguruza won 7-5, 6-4 to claim her first major title. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Muguruza defeats S. Williams to claim first major title

Garbine Muguruza of Spain holds up the championship trophy after defeating Serena Williams of the United States in the women's singles final at the French Open tennis championships in Paris on June 4, 2016. Muguruza won 7-5, 6-4 to claim her first major title. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Muguruza defeats S. Williams to claim first major title

Garbine Muguruza of Spain returns the ball to Serena Williams of the United States during the women's singles final at the French Open tennis championships in Paris on June 4, 2016. Muguruza defeated Williams 7-5, 6-4 to claim her first major title. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Muguruza defeats S. Williams to claim first major title

Garbine Muguruza of Spain reacts after defeating Serena Williams of the United States in the women's singles final at the French Open tennis championships in Paris on June 4, 2016. Muguruza won 7-5, 6-4 to claim her first major title. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Muguruza defeats S. Williams to claim first major title

Serena Williams of the United States returns the ball to Garbine Muguruza of Spain during the women's singles final at the French Open tennis championships in Paris on June 4, 2016. Muguruza defeated Williams 7-5, 6-4 to claim her first major title. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Tennis: Djokovic cruises into French Open 2nd round

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic defeats Taiwan's Lu Yen-hsun 6-4, 6-1, 6-1 in the first round of the French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on May 24, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Tennis: Djokovic cruises into French Open 2nd round

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic defeats Taiwan's Lu Yen-hsun 6-4, 6-1, 6-1 in the first round of the French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on May 24, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Tennis: Nishikori picks up 50th Grand Slam win

Japan's Kei Nishikori defeats Simone Bolelli of Italy 6-1, 7-5, 6-3 in the first round of the French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on May 23, 2016, his 50th career win in Grand Slam tournaments. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Tennis: Nishikori picks up 50th Grand Slam win

Japan's Kei Nishikori defeats Simone Bolelli of Italy 6-1, 7-5, 6-3 in the first round of the French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on May 23, 2016, his 50th career win in Grand Slam tournaments. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Kisenosato dodges bullet to stay tied at the top with Hakuho

Kisenosato (L) defeats fellow ozeki Kotoshogiku to stay in a share of the lead and on track for a first championship title at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on May 17, 2016, in Tokyo. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo