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[Breaking News]Baseball: Ohtani wins MVP

TOKYO, Japan, Nov. 14 Kyodo - A woman grabs a copy of an extra edition of the Iwate Nippo daily newspaper near JR Shimbashi Station in Tokyo on Nov. 14, 2025, featuring Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Shohei Ohtani winning his third consecutive MVP Award and fourth of his Major League Baseball career. Ohtani is from the northeastern Japan prefecture of Iwate. (Kyodo)

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CORRECTED: Baseball: Ohtani wins MVP

A man grabs a copy of an extra edition of the Iwate Nippo daily newspaper near JR Shimbashi Station in Tokyo on Nov. 14, 2025, featuring Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Shohei Ohtani winning his third consecutive MVP Award and fourth of his Major League Baseball career. Ohtani is from the northeastern Japan prefecture of Iwate.

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Baseball: Ohtani wins MVP

A woman grabs a copy of an extra edition of the Iwate Nippo daily newspaper near JR Shimbashi Station in Tokyo on Nov. 14, 2025, featuring Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Shohei Ohtani winning his third consecutive MVP Award and fourth of his Major League Baseball career. Ohtani is from the northeastern Japan prefecture of Iwate.

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Baseball: Ohtani wins NL MVP

A digital news board in Osaka's Umeda area, western Japan, reports on Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani winning his third consecutive MVP award and fourth of his Major League Baseball career.

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Baseball: Ohtani wins NL MVP

A digital news board in Osaka's Umeda area, western Japan, reports on Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani winning his third consecutive MVP award and fourth of his Major League Baseball career.

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Baseball: Ohtani wins MVP

TVs at a consumer electronic shop in the western Japan city of Osaka show reports on Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani winning his third consecutive MVP award and fourth of his Major League Baseball career.

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Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Takakeisho speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on Sept. 25, 2023, a day after clinching his fourth career top-division championship at the 15-day Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament.

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Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Takakeisho celebrates after clinching his fourth career top-division championship at the 15-day Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on Sept. 24, 2023. (Pool photo)

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Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Takakeisho (C) celebrates after clinching his fourth career top-division championship at the 15-day Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on Sept. 24, 2023. (Pool photo)

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Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Takakeisho celebrates after clinching his fourth career top-division championship at the 15-day Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on Sept. 24, 2023.

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Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Takakeisho (R) waves to fans during a parade held after he clinched his fourth career top-division championship at the 15-day Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sept. 24, 2023.

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Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Takakeisho (R) waves to fans during a parade held after he clinched his fourth career top-division championship at the 15-day Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sept. 24, 2023.

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Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Takakeisho (front) beats rank-and-file wrestler Atamifuji in a playoff on the final day of the 15-day Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sept. 24, 2023. Takakeisho clinched his fourth career top-division championship.

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Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Takakeisho receives the Emperor's Cup from Japan Sumo Association head Hakkaku after clinching his fourth career top-division championship at the 15-day Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sept. 24, 2023.

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Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Takakeisho (L) beats rank-and-file wrestler Atamifuji in a playoff on the final day of the 15-day Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sept. 24, 2023. Takakeisho clinched his fourth career top-division championship.

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16-Year-Old Qualifier Andreeva Into Wimbledon Last 16

Photo dated July 9, 2023 of Mirra Andreeva (RUS) during her fourth round match at the 2023 Wimbledon Championships at the AELTC in London, UK. - At only 16 years old and for the second Grand Slam of her career, the Russian Mirra Andreeva has qualified for the round of 16 at Wimbledon, after her victory against Anastasia Potapova. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM

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16-Year-Old Qualifier Andreeva Into Wimbledon Last 16

Photo dated July 9, 2023 of Mirra Andreeva (RUS) during her fourth round match at the 2023 Wimbledon Championships at the AELTC in London, UK. - At only 16 years old and for the second Grand Slam of her career, the Russian Mirra Andreeva has qualified for the round of 16 at Wimbledon, after her victory against Anastasia Potapova. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM

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16-Year-Old Qualifier Andreeva Into Wimbledon Last 16

Photo dated July 9, 2023 of Mirra Andreeva (RUS) during her fourth round match at the 2023 Wimbledon Championships at the AELTC in London, UK. - At only 16 years old and for the second Grand Slam of her career, the Russian Mirra Andreeva has qualified for the round of 16 at Wimbledon, after her victory against Anastasia Potapova. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM

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16-Year-Old Qualifier Andreeva Into Wimbledon Last 16

Photo dated July 9, 2023 of Mirra Andreeva (RUS) during her fourth round match at the 2023 Wimbledon Championships at the AELTC in London, UK. - At only 16 years old and for the second Grand Slam of her career, the Russian Mirra Andreeva has qualified for the round of 16 at Wimbledon, after her victory against Anastasia Potapova. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM

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16-Year-Old Qualifier Andreeva Into Wimbledon Last 16

Photo dated July 9, 2023 of Mirra Andreeva (RUS) during her fourth round match at the 2023 Wimbledon Championships at the AELTC in London, UK. - At only 16 years old and for the second Grand Slam of her career, the Russian Mirra Andreeva has qualified for the round of 16 at Wimbledon, after her victory against Anastasia Potapova. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hakuho shaping up on 3rd day at autumn sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (back) pushes rank-and-filer Kakuryu out of the ring to stay one off the pace in his chase for his fourth career title on the third day of action at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sept. 11.

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Sumo: Hakuho ties late Chiyonofuji for 2nd all-time with 1,045 wins

NAGOYA, Japan, July 17 Kyodo - Yokozuna Hakuho holds a board to celebrate his 1,045 career victories after defeating fourth-ranked maegashira Kagayaki on July 17, 2017, during the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya, central Japan. Hakuho ties late yokozuna Chiyonofuji at 2nd for all-time victories.

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Japanese figure skater Machida announces his retirement

NAGANO, Japan - Sochi Olympian and world silver medalist Tatsuki Machida performs in the men's free program at the Japan national championship at Nagano Big Hat in the central Japanese city of Nagano on Dec. 27, 2014. Machida, 24, who finished fourth in the men's singles, announced his retirement the next day, saying he will pursue an academic career.

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Japanese figure skater Machida announces his retirement

NAGANO, Japan - Sochi Olympian and world silver medalist Tatsuki Machida touches the ice as he leaves the rink after announcing his retirement from competitive figure skating following the Japan national championships at Nagano Big Hat in the central Japanese city of Nagano on Dec. 28, 2014. Machida, 24, who finished fourth in the men's single at the competition, said he will pursue an academic career.

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Japanese figure skater Machida announces his retirement

NAGANO, Japan - Sochi Olympian and world silver medalist Tatsuki Machida announces his retirement from competitive figure skating following the Japan national championships at Nagano Big Hat in the central Japanese city of Nagano on Dec. 28, 2014. Machida, 24, who finished fourth in the men's singles at the competition, said he will pursue an academic career.

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Gentildonna ends race career with Arima Kinen victory

FUNABASHI, Japan - Fourth pick Gentildonna (4) ridden by Keita Tosaki scores a crowning victory in the Arima Kinen race, the last race of her career, at Nakayama Racecourse in Funabashi, Chiba Prefecture, on Dec. 28, 2014. She became the fifth horse in Japan Racing Association history to win seven G1 titles.

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Nishikori through to career-best 4th round at Wimbledon

LONDON, United Kingdom - Japan's Kei Nishikori expresses joy after defeating Italy's Simone Bolell in the men's singles at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships in Wimbledon, southwest London, on June 30, 2014. Nishikori won 3-6, 6-3, 4-6, 7-6(7), 6-4 to reach the fourth round of Wimbledon for the first time in his career.

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Nishikori through to career-best 4th round at Wimbledon

LONDON, United Kingdom - Japan's Kei Nishikori returns a shot during a match against Italy's Simone Bolell in the men's singles at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships in Wimbledon, southwest London, on June 30, 2014. Nishikori won 3-6, 6-3, 4-6, 7-6(7), 6-4 to reach the fourth round of Wimbledon for the first time in his career.

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Nishikori defends U.S. Indoor title

MEMPHIS, Tennessee - Japan's Kei Nishikori (C) is pictured with Michael Chang (R) and Dante Bottini of his coaching team after winning the U.S. National Indoor Tennis Championships for the second straight year, his fourth career ATP title, in Memphis, Tennessee, on Feb. 16, 2014. Nishikori defeated Ivo Karlovic of Croatia 6-4, 7-6 in the final.

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Nishikori defends U.S. Indoor title

MEMPHIS, Tennessee - Japan's Kei Nishikori is pictured after winning the U.S. National Indoor Tennis Championships for the second straight year, his fourth career ATP title, in Memphis, Tennessee, on Feb. 16, 2014. Nishikori defeated Ivo Karlovic of Croatia 6-4, 7-6 in the final.

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ISU Grand Prix Final

FUKUOKA, Japan - Japan's Mao Asada performs during the women's free skate of the ISU Grand Prix Final figure skating competition in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Dec. 7, 2013. Asada won her second straight Grand Prix Final title and the fourth of her career.

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ISU Grand Prix Final

FUKUOKA, Japan - Japan's Mao Asada performs during the women's free skate of the ISU Grand Prix Final figure skating competition in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Dec. 7, 2013. Asada won her second straight Grand Prix Final title and the fourth of her career.

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ISU Grand Prix Final

FUKUOKA, Japan - Japan's Mao Asada performs during the women's free skate of the ISU Grand Prix Final figure skating competition in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Dec. 7, 2013. Asada won her second straight Grand Prix Final title and the fourth of her career.

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ISU Grand Prix Final

FUKUOKA, Japan - Japan's Mao Asada performs during the women's free skate of the ISU Grand Prix Final figure skating competition in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Dec. 7, 2013. Asada won her second straight Grand Prix Final title and the fourth of her career.

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Autumn Grand Sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho holds the Emperor's Cup after winning the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sept. 29, 2013. Hakuho, who secured his fourth consecutive title and 27th career championship the previous day, finished at 14-1.

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Autumn Grand Sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho holds the Emperor's Cup after winning the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sept. 29, 2013. Hakuho, who secured his fourth consecutive title and 27th career championship the previous day, finished at 14-1.

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Autumn Grand Sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho waves during his victory parade at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sept. 29, 2013, the final day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament. Hakuho, who secured his fourth consecutive title and 27th career championship the previous day, finished at 14-1. His left eye was bruised and swollen from his bout with ozeki Kisenosato the previous day.

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Autumn Grand Sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho (back) beats yokozuna Harumafuji at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sept. 29, 2013, the final day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament. Hakuho, who secured his fourth consecutive title and 27th career championship the previous day, finished at 14-1.

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Autumn Grand Sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho (back) beats yokozuna Harumafuji at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sept. 29, 2013, the final day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament. Hakuho, who secured his fourth consecutive title and 27th career championship the previous day, finished at 14-1.

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Yankees beat Blue Jays

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Ichiro Suzuki doubles off third base, his 4,001st career hit between the major leagues and Japan, during the fourth inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium in New York on Aug. 22, 2013. The Yankees won 5-3.

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Yankees beat Blue Jays

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Ichiro Suzuki starts running after hitting a double off third base, his 4,001st career hit between the major leagues and Japan, during the fourth inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium in New York on Aug. 22, 2013. The Yankees won 5-3.

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Yankees beat Blue Jays

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Ichiro Suzuki doubles off third base, his 4,001st career hit between the major leagues and Japan, during the fourth inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium in New York on Aug. 22, 2013. The Yankees won 5-3.

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Soriano belts 2,000th ML career hit

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Alfonso Soriano crosses home plate after belting a solo home run, his 2,000th major league career hit, during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers at Yankee Stadium in New York on Aug. 11, 2013.

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Soriano belts 2,000th ML career hit

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Alfonso Soriano belts a solo home run, his 2,000th major league career hit, during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers at Yankee Stadium in New York on Aug. 11, 2013.

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Yasuda Kinen horse race

TOKYO, Japan - Lord Kanaloa (C) wins the 63rd running of the Yasuda Kinen at Tokyo Racecourse on June 2, 2013, its fourth career G1 victory. At left is Shonan Mighty, which finished second. (Pool photo)

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Yasuda Kinen horse race

TOKYO, Japan - Lord Kanaloa (R) wins the 63rd running of the Yasuda Kinen at Tokyo Racecourse on June 2, 2013, its fourth career G1 victory. At left is Shonan Mighty, which finished second.

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Morita wins Chukyo TV Ladies

TOYOTA, Japan - Japan's Rikako Morita holds the victor's trophy after winning the Chukyo TV Ladies at Chukyo Golf Club's Ishino Course in Aichi Prefecture on May 26, 2013. Morita finished at 8-under 208 to capture her second win of the season and her fourth career title.

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Rankings announced for New Year tournament

FUNABASHI, Japan - Sumo wrestler Shohozan (R) shakes hands with his stablemaster Matsugane at their stable in Funabashi, Chiba Prefecture, on Dec. 24, 2012, after earning promotion to the fourth-highest rank of komusubi in the rankings for the Jan. 13-27 New Year Grand Sumo Tournament released the same day by the Japan Sumo Association. Shohozan is placed in the top four ranks of the sport for the first time in his career.

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Take, Sadamu Patek win Mile Championship

KYOTO, Japan - Sadamu Patek (1), ridden by Yutaka Take, gallops to victory in the Mile Championship at Kyoto Racecourse on Nov. 18, 2012. The 4-year-old Sadamu Patek, the fourth choice, won in 1 minute, 32.9 seconds over 1,600 meters for his first G1 title. Take ended a two-year Grade 1 drought as the superstar veteran won his first title at the race, to only need to win December's Asahihai Futurity Stakes to complete a career sweep of every G1 race in Japan.

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Take, Sadamu Patek win Mile Championship

KYOTO, Japan - Sadamu Patek, ridden by Yutaka Take, gallops to victory in the Mile Championship at Kyoto Racecourse on Nov. 18, 2012. The 4-year-old Sadamu Patek, the fourth choice, won in 1 minute, 32.9 seconds over 1,600 meters for his first G1 title. Take ended a two-year Grade 1 drought as the superstar veteran won his first title at the race, to only need to win December's Asahihai Futurity Stakes to complete a career sweep of every G1 race in Japan.