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Table tennis: Fukuhara crashes out again at nationals

TOKYO, Japan - Ai Fukuhara looks dejected after losing in the sixth round of the women's singles at the national table tennis championships in Tokyo on Jan. 19. The popular teen, who has already booked her spot for this summer's Beijing Olympics, lost in full sets to 2007 quarterfinalist Reiko Hiura at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium. Fukuhara has not won a national title in nine appearances.

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Table tennis: Fukuhara crashes out again at nationals

TOKYO, Japan - Ai Fukuhara looks dejected after losing in the sixth round of the women's singles at the national table tennis championships in Tokyo on Jan. 19. The popular teen, who has already booked her spot for this summer's Beijing Olympics, lost in full sets to 2007 quarterfinalist Reiko Hiura at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium. Fukuhara has not won a national title in nine appearances. (Kyodo)

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Baseball: Ogawa, Matsui earn 1st monthly pitching honors

Rakuten Eagles closer Yuki Matsui poses for a photo in Sendai on Sept. 8, 2016, after being named the Pacific League pitcher of the month for August. Matsui had a league-high nine saves and a 0.69 ERA in 11 appearances. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo