US: Ann Arbor Erupts in Celebration After Wolverines Win First NCAA Title in 37 Years 2

Michigan basketball fans flooded the streets of Ann Arbor after the Wolverines defeated UConn 69-63, claiming their first NCAA national championship in 37 years on Monday, April 6. Fans celebrated with fireworks, chants, and by climbing light poles and trees throughout the city.

US: Ann Arbor Erupts in Celebration After Wolverines Win First NCAA Title in 37 Years

Michigan basketball fans flooded the streets of Ann Arbor after the Wolverines defeated UConn 69-63, claiming their first NCAA national championship in 37 years on Monday, April 6. Fans celebrated with fireworks, chants, and by climbing light poles and trees throughout the city.

Baseball: Astros vs. Athletics

Baseball: Astros vs. Athletics

Houston Astros rookie Tatsuya Imai (C) is greeted by teammates in the dugout after throwing 5-2/3 scoreless innings in a baseball game against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, California, on April 4, 2026. Imai earned his first MLB win in the game.

Baseball: Astros vs. Athletics

Baseball: Astros vs. Athletics

Houston Astros rookie Tatsuya Imai (L) leaves the mound after throwing 5-2/3 scoreless innings, earning his first MLB win, in a baseball game against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, California, on April 4, 2026.

Baseball: Astros vs. Athletics

Baseball: Astros vs. Athletics

Houston Astros rookie Tatsuya Imai leaves the mound after throwing 5-2/3 scoreless innings, earning his first MLB win, in a baseball game against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, California, on April 4, 2026.

Baseball: Astros vs. Athletics

Baseball: Astros vs. Athletics

Houston Astros rookie Tatsuya Imai starts in a baseball game against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, California, on April 4, 2026, throwing 5-2/3 scoreless innings to earn his first MLB win.

Baseball: Astros vs. Athletics

Baseball: Astros vs. Athletics

Houston Astros rookie Tatsuya Imai starts in a baseball game against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, California, on April 4, 2026, throwing 5-2/3 scoreless innings to earn his first MLB win.

Baseball: Astros vs. Athletics

Baseball: Astros vs. Athletics

Houston Astros rookie Tatsuya Imai starts in a baseball game against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, California, on April 4, 2026, throwing 5-2/3 scoreless innings to earn his first MLB win.

Baseball: Astros vs. Athletics

Baseball: Astros vs. Athletics

Houston Astros rookie Tatsuya Imai starts in a baseball game against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, California, on April 4, 2026, throwing 5-2/3 scoreless innings to earn his first MLB win.

Baseball: Astros vs. Athletics

Baseball: Astros vs. Athletics

Houston Astros rookie Tatsuya Imai starts in a baseball game against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, California, on April 4, 2026, throwing 5-2/3 scoreless innings to earn his first MLB win.

Baseball: Astros vs. Athletics

Baseball: Astros vs. Athletics

Houston Astros rookie Tatsuya Imai starts in a baseball game against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, California, on April 4, 2026, throwing 5-2/3 scoreless innings to earn his first MLB win.

Baseball: Astros vs. Athletics

Baseball: Astros vs. Athletics

Houston Astros rookie Tatsuya Imai starts in a baseball game against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, California, on April 4, 2026, throwing 5-2/3 scoreless innings to earn his first MLB win.

Baseball: Astros vs. Athletics

Baseball: Astros vs. Athletics

Houston Astros rookie Tatsuya Imai starts in a baseball game against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, California, on April 4, 2026, throwing 5-2/3 scoreless innings to earn his first MLB win.

Baseball: Astros vs. Athletics

Baseball: Astros vs. Athletics

Houston Astros rookie Tatsuya Imai starts in a baseball game against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, California, on April 4, 2026, throwing 5-2/3 scoreless innings to earn his first MLB win.

Baseball: Astros vs. Athletics

Baseball: Astros vs. Athletics

Houston Astros rookie Tatsuya Imai starts in a baseball game against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, California, on April 4, 2026, throwing 5-2/3 scoreless innings to earn his first MLB win.

US: Venezuela Fans Celebrate After First-Ever WBC Championship Win 2

Venezuelan fans celebrated as they left LoanDepot Park in Miami, Florida, following their first-ever World Baseball Classic championship win on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. The video was recorded approximately one hour after the trophy ceremony.

US: Venezuela Fans Celebrate After First-Ever WBC Championship Win

Venezuelan fans celebrated as they left LoanDepot Park in Miami, Florida, following their first-ever World Baseball Classic championship win on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. This video was taken after midnight.

Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Former Japanese Alpine skier Chiharu Igaya, 94, prepares to attend an International Olympic Committee general meeting in Milan, Italy, on Feb. 3, 2026, ahead of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, opening on Feb. 6. Igaya secured a men's slalom silver medal at the age of 24 at the 1956 Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, becoming the first Japanese to win a Winter Olympic medal.

Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Former Japanese Alpine skier Chiharu Igaya, 94, prepares to attend an International Olympic Committee general meeting in Milan, Italy, on Feb. 3, 2026, ahead of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, opening on Feb. 6. Igaya secured a men's slalom silver medal at the age of 24 at the 1956 Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, becoming the first Japanese to win a Winter Olympic medal.

Japan Golf Tour record winner Jumbo Ozaki dies at 78

Japan Golf Tour record winner Jumbo Ozaki dies at 78

Masashi Ozaki acknowledges the fans after winning the Japan PGA Championship at Phoenix Country Club in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on Sept. 19, 1971, for his first career win. Nicknamed Jumbo Ozaki, he died of sigmoid colon cancer aged 78 on Dec. 23, 2025, after scoring 112 wins, the most for a Japanese player, including 94 on the Japan Golf Tour.

Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Shohei Ohtani celebrates with teammates following a 5-1 victory in a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds on Aug. 27, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. The two-way player pitched in the game, earning his first win on the mound since his 2023 elbow surgery.

Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Shohei Ohtani (C) celebrates with teammates following a 5-1 victory in a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds on Aug. 27, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. The two-way player pitched in the game, earning his first win on the mound since his 2023 elbow surgery.

Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Shohei Ohtani is pictured after giving an interview following a 5-1 victory in a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds on Aug. 27, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. The two-way player pitched in the game, earning his first win on the mound since his 2023 elbow surgery.

Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Shohei Ohtani meets the press following a 5-1 victory in a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds on Aug. 27, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. The two-way player pitched in the game, earning his first win on the mound since his 2023 elbow surgery.

Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Shohei Ohtani pitches in a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds on Aug. 27, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. The two-way player earned his first win on the mound since his 2023 elbow surgery.

Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Shohei Ohtani pitches in a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds on Aug. 27, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. The two-way player earned his first win on the mound since his 2023 elbow surgery.

Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Shohei Ohtani pitches in a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds on Aug. 27, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. The two-way player earned his first win on the mound since his 2023 elbow surgery.

Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Shohei Ohtani pitches in a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds on Aug. 27, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. The two-way player earned his first win on the mound since his 2023 elbow surgery.

Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Shohei Ohtani pitches in a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds on Aug. 27, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. The two-way player earned his first win on the mound since his 2023 elbow surgery.

Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Shohei Ohtani pitches in a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds on Aug. 27, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. The two-way player earned his first win on the mound since his 2023 elbow surgery.

Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Shohei Ohtani pitches in a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds on Aug. 27, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. The two-way player earned his first win on the mound since his 2023 elbow surgery.

Football - UEFA Conference League - HJK vs NSI Runavik

Football - UEFA Conference League - HJK vs NSI Runavik

Santeri Hostikka (C) and players of HJK celebrate 5-0 win after extra play of the football UEFA Conference League first qualifying round 2nd leg match between HJK Helsinki and NSI Runavik Faroe Islands in Helsinki, Finland, on July 17, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / MIKKO STIG - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Mikko Stig/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Football - UEFA Conference League - HJK vs NSI Runavik

Football - UEFA Conference League - HJK vs NSI Runavik

HJK fans celebrate 5-0 win after extra play of the football UEFA Conference League first qualifying round 2nd leg match between HJK Helsinki and NSI Runavik Faroe Islands in Helsinki, Finland, on July 17, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / ELSA PAAKKINEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Elsa Paakkinen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Japanese novelist Otani wins U.K. award

TOKYO, Japan, July 4 Kyodo - Japanese novelist Akira Otani delivers a speech in London on July 3, 2025, after winning the best translated crime novel prize for "The Night of Baba Yaga" at the Dagger Awards, becoming her country's first to win the major British award for crime and mystery writing. (Kyodo)

Japanese novelist Otani wins U.K. award

Japanese novelist Otani wins U.K. award

The English version of Japanese novelist Akira Otani's crime novel "The Night of Baba Yaga" is displayed on a bookstore shelf in downtown London on July 3, 2025. Otani was given the best translated crime novel prize at the Dagger Awards, becoming her country's first to win the major British award for crime and mystery writing.

Japanese novelist Otani wins U.K. award

Japanese novelist Otani wins U.K. award

The English version of Japanese novelist Akira Otani's crime novel "The Night of Baba Yaga" is displayed on a bookstore shelf in downtown London on July 3, 2025. Otani was given the best translated crime novel prize at the Dagger Awards, becoming her country's first to win the major British award for crime and mystery writing.

Japanese novelist Otani wins U.K. award

Japanese novelist Otani wins U.K. award

Japanese novelist Akira Otani (R), alongside translator Sam Bett, meets the press after winning the best translated crime novel prize for "The Night of Baba Yaga" at the Dagger Awards in London on July 3, 2025, becoming her country's first to win the major British award for crime and mystery writing.

Japanese novelist Otani wins U.K. award

Japanese novelist Otani wins U.K. award

Japanese novelist Akira Otani (C) is given the best translated crime novel prize for "The Night of Baba Yaga" at the Dagger Awards during an award ceremony in London on July 3, 2025, alongside translator Sam Bett (L), becoming her country's first to win the major British award for crime and mystery writing.

Japanese novelist Otani wins U.K. award

Japanese novelist Otani wins U.K. award

Japanese novelist Akira Otani delivers a speech in London on July 3, 2025, after winning the best translated crime novel prize for "The Night of Baba Yaga" at the Dagger Awards, becoming her country's first to win the major British award for crime and mystery writing.

Japanese novelist Otani wins U.K. award

Japanese novelist Otani wins U.K. award

Japanese novelist Akira Otani delivers a speech in London on July 3, 2025, after winning the best translated crime novel prize for "The Night of Baba Yaga" at the Dagger Awards, becoming her country's first to win the major British award for crime and mystery writing.

PM Resigns And Pulls Out Of Coalition After Nationalist Vote Win - Romania

PM Resigns And Pulls Out Of Coalition After Nationalist Vote Win - Romania

Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu at the headquarters of the Social Democratic Party in Bucharest, Romania, on May 5, 2025. Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu announced his resignation on Monday at the headquarters of the Social Democratic Party (PSD) after a right-wing nationalist candidate won the first round of the presidential election. George Simion, a eurosceptic who has promised to put Romania first, won 40.9% of Sunday's vote and is expected to win a run-off vote on 18 May. He will face liberal Bucharest Mayor Nicușor Dan, who narrowly defeated the Social Democrat (PSD) candidate. Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

PM Resigns And Pulls Out Of Coalition After Nationalist Vote Win - Romania

PM Resigns And Pulls Out Of Coalition After Nationalist Vote Win - Romania

Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu at the headquarters of the Social Democratic Party in Bucharest, Romania, on May 5, 2025. Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu announced his resignation on Monday at the headquarters of the Social Democratic Party (PSD) after a right-wing nationalist candidate won the first round of the presidential election. George Simion, a eurosceptic who has promised to put Romania first, won 40.9% of Sunday's vote and is expected to win a run-off vote on 18 May. He will face liberal Bucharest Mayor Nicușor Dan, who narrowly defeated the Social Democrat (PSD) candidate. Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

PM Resigns And Pulls Out Of Coalition After Nationalist Vote Win - Romania

PM Resigns And Pulls Out Of Coalition After Nationalist Vote Win - Romania

Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu at the headquarters of the Social Democratic Party in Bucharest, Romania, on May 5, 2025. Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu announced his resignation on Monday at the headquarters of the Social Democratic Party (PSD) after a right-wing nationalist candidate won the first round of the presidential election. George Simion, a eurosceptic who has promised to put Romania first, won 40.9% of Sunday's vote and is expected to win a run-off vote on 18 May. He will face liberal Bucharest Mayor Nicușor Dan, who narrowly defeated the Social Democrat (PSD) candidate. Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

PM Resigns And Pulls Out Of Coalition After Nationalist Vote Win - Romania

PM Resigns And Pulls Out Of Coalition After Nationalist Vote Win - Romania

Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu at the headquarters of the Social Democratic Party in Bucharest, Romania, on May 5, 2025. Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu announced his resignation on Monday at the headquarters of the Social Democratic Party (PSD) after a right-wing nationalist candidate won the first round of the presidential election. George Simion, a eurosceptic who has promised to put Romania first, won 40.9% of Sunday's vote and is expected to win a run-off vote on 18 May. He will face liberal Bucharest Mayor Nicușor Dan, who narrowly defeated the Social Democrat (PSD) candidate. Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Braves

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Braves

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki (L) is congratulated by Shohei Ohtani after earning his first MLB win in a game against the Atlanta Braves in the early hours of May 4, 2025, at Truist Park in Atlanta.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Braves

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Braves

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (far R) high-fives pitcher Roki Sasaki after the right-hander earned his first MLB win in a game against the Atlanta Braves in the early hours of May 4, 2025, at Truist Park in Atlanta.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Braves

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Braves

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki (far R) smiles after earning his first MLB win in a game against the Atlanta Braves in the early hours of May 4, 2025, at Truist Park in Atlanta.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Braves

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Braves

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki meets the press after earning his first MLB win in a game against the Atlanta Braves in the early hours of May 4, 2025, at Truist Park in Atlanta.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Braves

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Braves

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki (R) meets the press after earning his first MLB win in a game against the Atlanta Braves in the early hours of May 4, 2025, at Truist Park in Atlanta.

Obama Welcomes Pope Francis to the White House

Obama Welcomes Pope Francis to the White House

U.S. President Barack Obama (R) guides Pope Francis (L) to his chair during his arrival ceremony at the White House on September 23, 2015 in Washington, DC. The Pope begins his first trip to the United States at the White House followed by a visit to St. Matthew's Cathedral, and will then hold a Mass on the grounds of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Photo by Win McNamee / Pool via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM