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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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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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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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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.

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Whale Capture nets 1st G1 title

TOKYO, Japan - Fourth pick Whale Capture (R) harpoons her first career Grade 1 title in the Victoria Mile at Tokyo Racecourse on May 13, 2012, defeating favorite and 2010 filly's Triple Crown champion Apapane. To the left is seventh choice Donau Blue, who came in second.

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Whale Capture nets 1st G1 title

TOKYO, Japan - Fourth pick Whale Capture (front R) harpoons her first career Grade 1 title in the Victoria Mile at Tokyo Racecourse on May 13, 2012, defeating favorite and 2010 filly's Triple Crown champion Apapane. To the left is seventh choice Donau Blue, who came in second. (Pool photo)

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Ishikawa, Scott shake hands at Bridgestone Invitational

AKRON, United States - Japan's Ryo Ishikawa (R) shakes hands with Australian Adam Scott after the latter won the Bridgestone Invitational at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio, on Aug. 7, 2011. Scott earned his eighth career title on the tour at 17-under 263 and Ishikawa finished at 12-under 268 in a tie for fourth.

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Ando wins in Cup of China

BEIJING, China - Japan's Miki Ando holds the gold medal as she won in the women's competition at the Cup of China, the third event of the Grand Prix figure skating series, in Beijing on Nov. 6, 2010. Ando took her career fourth Grand Prix title. Japan's Takahiko Kozuka won the men's title.

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Ando wins in Cup of China

BEIJING, China - Miki Ando performs during the free skate of the women's competition at the Cup of China, the third event of the Grand Prix figure skating series, in Beijing on Nov. 6, 2010. Ando won to take her career fourth Grand Prix title.

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Ando wins in Cup of China

BEIJING, China - Miki Ando performs during the free skate of the women's competition at the Cup of China, the third event of the Grand Prix figure skating series, in Beijing on Nov. 6, 2010. Ando won to take her career fourth Grand Prix title.

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Ando wins in Cup of China

BEIJING, China - Miki Ando jumps during the free skate of the women's competition at the Cup of China, the third event of the Grand Prix figure skating series, in Beijing on Nov. 6, 2010. Ando won to take her career fourth Grand Prix title.

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Maruyama wins JT Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Shigeki Maruyama holds the trophy after getting his first win since returning full time to the Japanese tour at the Nippon Series JT Cup at Tokyo Yomiuri Country Club on Dec. 6, 2009. The 40-year-old Maruyama, a three-time winner on the U.S. PGA Tour, captured his 10th career JGTO title when he defeated South Korean Kim Kyung Tae with a par on the fourth playoff hole.

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Maruyama wins JT Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Shigeki Maruyama celebrates after getting his first win since returning full time to the Japanese tour in the Nippon Series JT Cup at Tokyo Yomiuri Country Club on Dec. 6, 2009. The 40-year-old Maruyama, a three-time winner on the U.S. PGA Tour, captured his 10th career JGTO title when he defeated South Korean Kim Kyung Tae with a par on the fourth playoff hole.

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Oda rallies to win season-opening Grand Prix

PARIS, France - Japan's Nobunari Oda holds up his gold medal in the season-opening Trophee Bombard in Paris on Oct. 17, 2009. Oda grabbed his fourth career Grand Prix title with 242.53 points.

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Asashoryu performs dedicational sumo rites at Meiji Jingu

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian Grand champion Asashoryu (R) performs the traditional dedicational sumo rites at Meiji Jingu shrine in Tokyo on Jan. 5. The event, which is held prior to the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo, attracted 4,500 spectators. Asashoryu is aiming for the fourth straight grand sumo title and the 20th career title -- the fifth wrestler in sumo history -- in the upcoming tournament.

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Asashoryu performs dedicational sumo rites at Meiji Jingu

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian Grand champion Asashoryu (C) performs the traditional dedicational sumo rites at Meiji Jingu shrine in Tokyo on Jan. 5. The event, which is held prior to the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo, attracted 4,500 spectators. Asashoryu is aiming for the fourth straight grand sumo title and the 20th career title -- the fifth wrestler in sumo history -- in the upcoming tournament.

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Oh receives 4th Matsutaro Shoriki award for WBC title

TOKYO, Japan - Sadaharu Oh, who led Japan to victory as manager at the inaugural World Baseball Classic in March 2006, smiles at a press conference in Tokyo on Nov. 7 after being named the recipient of the Matsutaro Shoriki award for his contributions to the development of Japanese baseball. Oh, who currently skippers the Softbank Hawks, claimed the accolade for the fourth time in his career.

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Asashoryu wins in autumn sumo, but loses to Chiyotaikai

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu (L) fell to his second defeat in a brawl with ozeki Chiyotaikai (R) with one day remaining at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on Sept. 23. But he claimed his 18th career Emperor's Cup when compatriot Ama, his closest rival in the title race, was tossed down by ozeki Tochiazuma to fall to a fourth defeat in an earlier bout at Ryogoku Kokugikan.

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Asashoryu wins in autumn sumo, but loses to Chiyotaikai

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu (bottom) fell to his second defeat in a brawl with ozeki Chiyotaikai with one day remaining at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on Sept. 23. But he claimed his 18th career Emperor's Cup when compatriot Ama, his closest rival in the title race, was tossed down by ozeki Tochiazuma to fall to a fourth defeat in an earlier bout at Ryogoku Kokugikan.

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S. Korea's Ho wins 2nd straight Japan PGA crown

TAMANA, Japan - S.K. Ho of South Korea holds up his trophy after successfully defending his title at the Japan PGA Championship at Tamana Country Club in Kumamoto Prefecture on May 15. Ho won his fourth career victory on the Japanese tour.

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(2)Asashoryu wins New Year meet for 10th career title

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Asashoryu is all smiles as he leaves Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan after winning the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament to claim the 10th Emperor's Cup of his career Jan. 21. The unbeaten grand champion, who was 12-0 after bouts on Jan. 20, secured the title after his two closest challengers fell to their fourth losses. The 15-day tournament lasts until Jan. 23.

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(1)Asashoryu wins New Year meet for 10th career title

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Asashoryu (R) proves an impregnable force for sekiwake Wakanosato after already winning the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament to claim the 10th Emperor's Cup of his career Jan. 21. Asashoryu, who was 12-0 after bouts on Jan. 20, secured the title as his closest challengers, 14th-ranked maegashira Kasugao and komusubi Hakuho, both fell to their fourth losses earlier. The 15-day tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan lasts until Jan. 23.

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(2)Fudo wins Stanley Ladies for 4th title this year

SUSONO, Japan - Defending champion Yuri Fudo beams with her trophy in hands after winning the Stanley Ladies for her fourth title of the season and 29th of her career at at Tomei Country Club in Shizuoka Prefecture on July 18. ''I feel like I won a tournament for the first time in a long while. It has also been a while since I won by shooting low in the final round,'' said the 27-year-old Fudo, whose previous victory came at the Kosaido Ladies in May.

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Judo: World Championships

Japan's Naohisa Takato poses after winning his fourth career title in the men's 60-kilogram category at the judo world championships in the Uzbekistan's capital of Tashkent on Oct. 6, 2022.

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(2)Asashoryu wins New Year meet for 10th career title

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Asashoryu is all smiles as he leaves Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan after winning the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament to claim the 10th Emperor's Cup of his career Jan. 21. The unbeaten grand champion, who was 12-0 after bouts on Jan. 20, secured the title after his two closest challengers fell to their fourth losses. The 15-day tournament lasts until Jan. 23. (Kyodo)

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(1)Asashoryu wins New Year meet for 10th career title

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Asashoryu (R) proves an impregnable force for sekiwake Wakanosato after already winning the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament to claim the 10th Emperor's Cup of his career Jan. 21. Asashoryu, who was 12-0 after bouts on Jan. 20, secured the title as his closest challengers, 14th-ranked maegashira Kasugao and komusubi Hakuho, both fell to their fourth losses earlier. The 15-day tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan lasts until Jan. 23. (Kyodo)

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S. Korea's Ho wins 2nd straight Japan PGA crown

TAMANA, Japan - S.K. Ho of South Korea holds up his trophy after successfully defending his title at the Japan PGA Championship at Tamana Country Club in Kumamoto Prefecture on May 15. Ho won his fourth career victory on the Japanese tour. (Kyodo)

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Asashoryu wins in autumn sumo, but loses to Chiyotaikai

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu (L) fell to his second defeat in a brawl with ozeki Chiyotaikai (R) with one day remaining at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on Sept. 23. But he claimed his 18th career Emperor's Cup when compatriot Ama, his closest rival in the title race, was tossed down by ozeki Tochiazuma to fall to a fourth defeat in an earlier bout at Ryogoku Kokugikan. (Kyodo)

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Asashoryu wins in autumn sumo, but loses to Chiyotaikai

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu (bottom) fell to his second defeat in a brawl with ozeki Chiyotaikai with one day remaining at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on Sept. 23. But he claimed his 18th career Emperor's Cup when compatriot Ama, his closest rival in the title race, was tossed down by ozeki Tochiazuma to fall to a fourth defeat in an earlier bout at Ryogoku Kokugikan. (Kyodo)

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Asashoryu performs dedicational sumo rites at Meiji Jingu

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian Grand champion Asashoryu (C) performs the traditional dedicational sumo rites at Meiji Jingu shrine in Tokyo on Jan. 5. The event, which is held prior to the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo, attracted 4,500 spectators. Asashoryu is aiming for the fourth straight grand sumo title and the 20th career title -- the fifth wrestler in sumo history -- in the upcoming tournament. (Kyodo)

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Asashoryu performs dedicational sumo rites at Meiji Jingu

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian Grand champion Asashoryu (R) performs the traditional dedicational sumo rites at Meiji Jingu shrine in Tokyo on Jan. 5. The event, which is held prior to the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo, attracted 4,500 spectators. Asashoryu is aiming for the fourth straight grand sumo title and the 20th career title -- the fifth wrestler in sumo history -- in the upcoming tournament. (Kyodo)

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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. (Kyodo)

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(2)Fudo wins Stanley Ladies for 4th title this year

SUSONO, Japan - Defending champion Yuri Fudo beams with her trophy in hands after winning the Stanley Ladies for her fourth title of the season and 29th of her career at at Tomei Country Club in Shizuoka Prefecture on July 18. ''I feel like I won a tournament for the first time in a long while. It has also been a while since I won by shooting low in the final round,'' said the 27-year-old Fudo, whose previous victory came at the Kosaido Ladies in May. (Kyodo)

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Serena Williams grabs 21st Grand Slam title with Wimbledon

Garbine Muguruza of Spain returns the ball to Serena Williams of the United States during the women's singles final at the Wimbledon Championships in London on July 11, 2015. S. Williams won 6-4, 6-4 to capture her fourth consecutive Grand Slam title and 21st of her career. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Serena Williams grabs 21st Grand Slam title with Wimbledon

Garbine Muguruza of Spain returns the ball to Serena Williams of the United States during the women's singles final at the Wimbledon Championships in London on July 11, 2015. S. Williams won 6-4, 6-4 to capture her fourth consecutive Grand Slam title and 21st of her career. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Serena Williams grabs 21st Grand Slam title with Wimbledon

Garbine Muguruza of Spain returns the ball to Serena Williams of the United States during the women's singles final at the Wimbledon Championships in London on July 11, 2015. S. Williams won 6-4, 6-4 to capture her fourth consecutive Grand Slam title and 21st of her career. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Serina Williams grabs 21st Grand Slam title with Wimbledon

Serena Williams of the United States (R) hugs Garbine Muguruza of Spain at the end of their women's singles final at the Wimbledon Championships in London on July 11, 2015. Williams won 6-4, 6-4 to capture her fourth consecutive Grand Slam title and 21st of her career. It is her sixth Wimbledon championship. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Serena Williams grabs 21st Grand Slam title with Wimbledon

Serena Williams of the United States poses with her trophy after her victory over Garbine Muguruza of Spain in the women's singles final match at the Wimbledon Championships in London on July 11, 2015. S. Williams won 6-4, 6-4 to capture her fourth consecutive Grand Slam title and 21st of her career. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Serena Williams grabs 21st Grand Slam title with Wimbledon

Serena Williams of the United States holds up her trophy after her victory over Garbine Muguruza of Spain in the women's singles final match at the Wimbledon Championships in London on July 11, 2015. S. Williams won 6-4, 6-4 to capture her fourth consecutive Grand Slam title and 21st of her career. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo