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Iwase re-signs with Dragons for 430 million yen in salary

NAGOYA, Japan - Chunichi Dragons closer Hitoki Iwase speaks to reporters in Nagoya on Jan. 4, after concluding a new one-year deal carrying an estimated annual salary of 430 million yen, the highest for an active Japanese pitcher. A two-time Central League saves leader, Iwase became the first pitcher in Japan to earn 40 saves for three consecutive seasons and helped the Dragons win the Japan Series title.

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Teshima ends 3-year title drought at KBC Augusta

SHIMA, Japan - Taichi Teshima reacts after coming from behind to nail his first tour victory in three seasons at the Under Armour KBC Augusta at the par-71 Keya Golf Club on Aug. 27.

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Totmianina, Marinin win title in pairs event

TOKYO, Japan - Tatiana Totmianina and Maxim Marinin of Russia are in action in the pairs event at the figure skating Grand Prix Final at Yoyogi national gymnasium in Tokyo on Dec. 17. The pair won their first title in three seasons.

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Ichiro record first hit in three games

DETROIT, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki records his first hit in three games in the eighth inning to move a step closer to reaching 200 hits for five consecutive seasons as his team edged the Detroit Tigers 2-1 at Comerica Park on Sept. 23. (MLB)

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(1)Slutskaya wins Grand Prix final, Arakawa places 2nd

BEIJING, China - Irina Slutskaya of Russia performs during the women's free skating at the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final in Beijing on Dec. 18. Slutskaya Slutskaya dominated both the free and short programs to take home her fourth overall title and first in three seasons with a tally of 180.88.

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(2)Sorenstam shoots 63 for Mizuno Classic 1st-round lead

OTSU, Japan - Annika Sorenstam (R) waves at the gallery after firing a 9-under-par 63 for a two-shot lead at the end of the first round of Mizuno Classic at Seta Golf Course in Shiga Prefecture on Nov. 7. Playing with her is Yuri Fudo, Japan's top player for the past three seasons and current JLPGA money rankings leader, who stayed four shots behind Sorenstam for a five-way tie with Pak Se Ri of South Korea and Lorie Kane of Canada.

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(1)Ichiro gets 200th hit in Mariners win over Oakland

OAKLAND, United States - Ichiro Suzuki became the third player in major league history to record 200 hits in each of his first three seasons when he went 4-for-6 in the Seattle Mariners 9-3 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Sept. 20. ''I really can't put into words how pleased I am with the accomplishment I have made today,'' the Japanese star said after the game. (MLB)

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Former Japan coach Okada named Yokohama manager

TOKYO, Japan - Former Japan coach Takeshi Okada (file photo) was named Dec. 4 the new manager of J-League first-division side Yokohama F Marinos for the 2003 season. Okada led Japan to their first-ever World Cup soccer appearance in 1998 and coached J-League club Consadole Sapporo for three seasons from 1999.

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Japan's Funaki 3rd in World Cup meet

KUOPIO, Finland - Japan's Kazuyoshi Funaki finishes third in the season-opening World Cup ski jumping event in Kuopio, Finland, on Nov. 23, 2001 to earn a place on the medals podium for the first time in three seasons. Defending World Cup champion Adam Malysz of Poland edged out Germany's Martin Schmitt to win the event.

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Japan's Funaki 3rd in World Cup meet

KUOPIO, Finland - Japan's Kazuyoshi Funaki finishes third in the season-opening World Cup ski jumping event in Kuopio, Finland, on Nov. 23, 2001 to earn a place on the medals podium for the first time in three seasons. Defending World Cup champion Adam Malysz of Poland edged out Germany's Martin Schmitt to win the event.

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(1)Slutskaya wins Grand Prix final, Arakawa places 2nd

BEIJING, China - Irina Slutskaya of Russia performs during the women's free skating at the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final in Beijing on Dec. 18. Slutskaya Slutskaya dominated both the free and short programs to take home her fourth overall title and first in three seasons with a tally of 180.88. (Kyodo)

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Totmianina, Marinin win title in pairs event

TOKYO, Japan - Tatiana Totmianina and Maxim Marinin of Russia are in action in the pairs event at the figure skating Grand Prix Final at Yoyogi national gymnasium in Tokyo on Dec. 17. The pair won their first title in three seasons. (Kyodo)

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Teshima ends 3-year title drought at KBC Augusta

SHIMA, Japan - Taichi Teshima reacts after coming from behind to nail his first tour victory in three seasons at the Under Armour KBC Augusta at the par-71 Keya Golf Club on Aug. 27. (Kyodo)

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Iwase re-signs with Dragons for 430 million yen in salary

NAGOYA, Japan - Chunichi Dragons closer Hitoki Iwase speaks to reporters in Nagoya on Jan. 4, after concluding a new one-year deal carrying an estimated annual salary of 430 million yen, the highest for an active Japanese pitcher. A two-time Central League saves leader, Iwase became the first pitcher in Japan to earn 40 saves for three consecutive seasons and helped the Dragons win the Japan Series title. (Kyodo)

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Baseball: Lions acquire former Fighters, Hawks hurler Wolfe

Right-hander Brian Wolfe poses for a photo during a press conference in Tokorozawa, Japan, on July 20, 2016, after being signed by the Seibu Lions. The 35-year-old has pitched six seasons in Japan, the first four with the Nippon Ham Fighters and the last two with the SoftBank Hawks, and has a 39-32 career record with three saves and a 3.22 ERA. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Asada arrives in Beijing for Cup of China

Three-time world figure skating champion Mao Asada arrives at Beijing's international airport on Nov. 4, 2015, prior to the Cup of China, a Grand Prix series event starting two days later. Asada will appear in the series for the first time in two seasons. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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NBA star Curry scores three-pointer before Japanese fans

Stephen Curry, who led the Golden State Warriors to the first U.S. National Basketball Association championship in 40 seasons, shows his signature three-pointer during a commercial event in Tokyo on Sept. 4, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan's Hattori reacts after winning CAT Ladies golf tourney

Japan's Mayu Hattori reacts after parring the final hole for a 69 to clinch the CAT Ladies Golf Tournament title at 14-under 205 at the Daihakone Country Club in Kanagawa Prefecture, west of Tokyo, on Aug. 23, 2015. It was her first tour victory in three seasons and fifth overall. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan's Hattori wins CAT Ladies Golf Tournament

Japan's Mayu Hattori holds the winner's trophy during a ceremony after winning the CAT Ladies Golf Tournament at the Daihakone Country Club in Kanagawa Prefecture, west of Tokyo, for a three-day total of 14-under 205 by carding a 69 on the final day on Aug. 23, 2015. It was Hattori's first tour title in three seasons and her fifth overall. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Omote wins Dunlop Ladies Open golf

Junko Omote looks elated after attaining a three-stroke victory in the Miyagi TV Cup Dunlop Ladies Open at the Rifu Golf Club in the town of Rifu, northeastern Japan, on Sept. 27, 2015. It was her first victory in two seasons and her fourth overall. Omote shot a 2-under 70 for a three-day total of 11-under 205. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ichiro record first hit in three games

DETROIT, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki records his first hit in three games in the eighth inning to move a step closer to reaching 200 hits for five consecutive seasons as his team edged the Detroit Tigers 2-1 at Comerica Park on Sept. 23. (MLB) (Kyodo)

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(2)Sorenstam shoots 63 for Mizuno Classic 1st-round lead

OTSU, Japan - Annika Sorenstam (R) waves at the gallery after firing a 9-under-par 63 for a two-shot lead at the end of the first round of Mizuno Classic at Seta Golf Course in Shiga Prefecture on Nov. 7. Playing with her is Yuri Fudo, Japan's top player for the past three seasons and current JLPGA money rankings leader, who stayed four shots behind Sorenstam for a five-way tie with Pak Se Ri of South Korea and Lorie Kane of Canada. (Kyodo)

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Soccer: Kurata late leveler sees Gamba, Cerezo share Osaka derby spoils

Gamba Osaka's Shu Kurata (10) scores an equalizer during the second half of a game against Cerezo Osaka in Osaka, western Japan, on April 16, 2017. The game, the first Osaka derby in three seasons in the J-League, ended in a 2-2 draw. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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(1)Ichiro gets 200th hit in Mariners win over Oakland

OAKLAND, United States - Ichiro Suzuki became the third player in major league history to record 200 hits in each of his first three seasons when he went 4-for-6 in the Seattle Mariners 9-3 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Sept. 20. ''I really can't put into words how pleased I am with the accomplishment I have made today,'' the Japanese star said after the game. (MLB) (Kyodo)

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Former Japan coach Okada named Yokohama manager

TOKYO, Japan - Former Japan coach Takeshi Okada (file photo) was named Dec. 4 the new manager of J-League first-division side Yokohama F Marinos for the 2003 season. Okada led Japan to their first-ever World Cup soccer appearance in 1998 and coached J-League club Consadole Sapporo for three seasons from 1999. (Kyodo)