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Takanashi continues World Cup domination with 4th straight win

CHAIKOVSKY, Russia - Japan's Sara Takanashi waves after winning the women's ski jumping World Cup event in Chaikovsky on Jan. 3, 2014. Takanashi marked her fourth straight victory from the start of the season in the World Cup.

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Yankees Kuroda gets 4th straight win

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees starter Hiroki Kuroda pitches against the Houston Astros at Yankee Stadium in New York on April 30, 2013. Kuroda pitched seven shutout innings to win his fourth straight start in the Yankees' 7-4 win.

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Yankees Kuroda gets 4th straight win

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees starter Hiroki Kuroda pitches against the Houston Astros at Yankee Stadium in New York on April 30, 2013. Kuroda pitched seven shutout innings to win his fourth straight start in the Yankees' 7-4 win.

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4th-inning nightmare hands Matsuzaka 2nd loss

TORONTO, Canada - Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka (C) talks with pitching coach John Farrell and catcher Jason Varitek on the mound in the fourth inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Center on April 17. Matsuzaka lost his second straight start as the Red Sox fell 2-1 to the Blue Jays.

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(1)Ichiro to start for AL in leadoff spot in All-Star game

HOUSTON, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki practices batting for the MLB All-Star game at Minute Maid Field in Houston, Texas, on July 12. Ichiro Suzuki will start for the American League in the leadoff spot for the fourth straight year in the All-Star game on July 13. (MLB)

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Tanaka gets no-decision in Yankees' win

New York Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka (R) reacts after allowing the Chicago White Sox to take a 4-3 lead in the fourth inning at Yankee Stadium on May 15, 2016. Tanaka gave up four runs in five innings and ended up with a no-decision for his fifth straight start in the Yankees' 7-5 come-from-behind victory. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Tanaka gets no-decision in Yankees' win

New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner (L) taps Masahiro Tanaka's shoulder as they return to the dugout after Tanaka allowed the Chicago White Sox to take a 4-3 lead in the fourth inning at Yankee Stadium on May 15, 2016. Tanaka gave up four runs in five innings and ended up with a no-decision for his fifth straight start in the Yankees' 7-5 come-from-behind victory. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Nishikori victorious in opener of title defense

Ryan Harrison of the United States (R) congratulates Japan's Kei Nishikori after their second-round match at the Memphis Open tennis tournament in Memphis, Tennessee, on Feb. 10, 2016. Nishikori, who had a bye in the first round, won 6-2, 7-5 to start his bid to win the tournament for the fourth straight year. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Nishikori victorious in opener of title defense

Japan's Kei Nishikori hits a backhand during a second-round match against Ryan Harrison of the United States at the Memphis Open tennis tournament in Memphis, Tennessee, on Feb. 10, 2016. Nishikori, who had a bye in the first round, won 6-2, 7-5 to start his bid to win the tournament for the fourth straight year. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Masters 2015 honorary starter Jack Nicklaus

American golf legend Jack Nicklaus, 75, tees off in a ceremonial start for the fourth straight year as one of the honorary starters to open the Masters Golf Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in the U.S. state of Georgia on April 9, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Masters 2015 honorary starter Arnold Palmer

American golf legend Arnold Palmer, 85, tees off in a ceremonial start for the fourth straight year as one of the honorary starters to open the Masters Golf Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in the U.S. state of Georgia on April 9, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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(1)Ichiro to start for AL in leadoff spot in All-Star game

HOUSTON, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki practices batting for the MLB All-Star game at Minute Maid Field in Houston, Texas, on July 12. Ichiro Suzuki will start for the American League in the leadoff spot for the fourth straight year in the All-Star game on July 13. (MLB)(Kyodo)

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4th-inning nightmare hands Matsuzaka 2nd loss

TORONTO, Canada - Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka (C) talks with pitching coach John Farrell and catcher Jason Varitek on the mound in the fourth inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Center on April 17. Matsuzaka lost his second straight start as the Red Sox fell 2-1 to the Blue Jays. (Kyodo)