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Baseball: Buffaloes vs. Marines

Orix Buffaloes closer Yoshihisa Hirano pitches in the ninth inning of a game against the Lotte Marines at Zozo Marine Stadium in the city of Chiba, near Tokyo, on April 3, 2025, en route to earning the 250th save of his Nippon Professional Baseball career.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Yokozuna Terunofuji speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on Jan. 29, 2024, a day after clinching his ninth career top-division championship at the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament. (Pool photo)

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Yokozuna Terunofuji speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on Jan. 29, 2024, a day after clinching his ninth career top-division championship at the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament. (Pool photo)

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Yokozuna Terunofuji speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on Jan. 29, 2024, a day after clinching his ninth career top-division championship at the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament. (Pool photo)

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Yokozuna Terunofuji (R) celebrates ahead of a parade held after he clinched his ninth career top-division championship at the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Jan. 28, 2024.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Yokozuna Terunofuji (R) celebrates ahead of a parade held after he clinched his ninth career top-division championship at the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Jan. 28, 2024.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Yokozuna Terunofuji acknowledges the crowd after clinching his ninth career top-division championship at the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Jan. 28, 2024.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Yokozuna Terunofuji speaks during an interview after clinching his ninth career top-division championship at the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Jan. 28, 2024.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Yokozuna Terunofuji speaks during an interview after clinching his ninth career top-division championship at the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Jan. 28, 2024.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Yokozuna Terunofuji receives the Emperor's Cup from Japan Sumo Association head Hakkaku after clinching his ninth career top-division championship at the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Jan. 28, 2024.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Yokozuna Terunofuji receives the Emperor's Cup from Japan Sumo Association head Hakkaku after clinching his ninth career top-division championship at the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Jan. 28, 2024.

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Felix wins 400m for 9th career gold at worlds

BEIJING, Aug. 28 Kyodo - Allyson Felix of the United States runs to victory in the women's 400 meters at the world athletics championships in Beijing on Aug. 27, 2015. Felix earned her ninth world championship gold medal, clocking a 2015 world-leading 49.26 seconds.

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Yankees Kuroda hugs retiring Jeter

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees' Hiroki Kuroda hugs retiring captain Derek Jeter who hit a game-winning single in the ninth inning of a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium in New York on Sept. 25, 2014. The game, which the Yankees won 6-5, was Jeter's last home game of his career.

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Takanashi grabs 17th World Cup title

ZAO, Japan - Japanese teenage ski jumper Sara Takanashi wins a women's individual meet in Yamagata on Jan. 19, 2014, the ninth of the World Cup series, setting a Japanese record for career World Cup wins by claiming her 17th title.

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Yankees pitcher Rivera

ARLINGTON, United States - New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera acknowledges fans after pitching in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on July 23, 2013. Rivera got his 32nd save of the season and his 640th career save. The Yankees won 5-4.

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Yankees pitcher Rivera

ARLINGTON, United States - New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera pitches during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on July 23, 2013. Rivera got his 32nd save of the season and his 640th career save. The Yankees won 5-4.

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Hakuho caps title at 15-0 for record 9th time

OSAKA, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho observes a moment of silence with the crowd for Taiho, the most successful yokozuna in sumo who passed away in January 2013, after winning the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Bodymaker Colosseum in Osaka on March 24, 2013. Hakuho won his 24th career Emperor's Cup at 15-0 for a record ninth time.

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Hakuho caps title at 15-0 for record 9th time

OSAKA, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho observes a moment of silence with the crowd for Taiho, the most successful yokozuna in sumo who passed away in January 2013, after winning the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Bodymaker Colosseum in Osaka on March 24, 2013. Hakuho won his 24th career Emperor's Cup at 15-0 for a record ninth time.

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Hakuho caps title at 15-0 for record 9th time

OSAKA, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho observes a moment of silence for Taiho, the most successful yokozuna in sumo who passed away in January 2013, after winning the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Bodymaker Colosseum in Osaka on March 24, 2013. Hakuho won his 24th career Emperor's Cup at 15-0 for a record ninth time.

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Hakuho caps title at 15-0 for record 9th time

OSAKA, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho holds the Emperor's Cup after winning the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Bodymaker Colosseum in Osaka on March 24, 2013. Hakuho won his 24th career Emperor's Cup at 15-0 for a record ninth time.

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Hakuho caps title at 15-0 for record 9th time

OSAKA, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho (R) takes part in a celebratory parade after winning the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka on March 24, 2013. Hakuho won his 24th career Emperor's Cup at 15-0 for a record ninth time.

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Hakuho caps title at 15-0 for record 9th time

OSAKA, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho (back) beats fellow Mongolian grand champion Harumafuji with an overarm throw on March 24, 2013, the final day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Bodymaker Colosseum in Osaka. Hakuho won the tournament, securing his 24th career Emperor's Cup at 15-0 for a record ninth time.

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Hakuho caps title at 15-0 for record 9th time

OSAKA, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho (top) beats fellow Mongolian grand champion Harumafuji with an overarm throw on March 24, 2013, the final day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Bodymaker Colosseum in Osaka. Hakuho won the tournament, securing his 24th career Emperor's Cup at 15-0 for a record ninth time.

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Hakuho caps title at 15-0 for record 9th time

OSAKA, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho (L) receives the Emperor's Cup from Japan Sumo Association chairman Kitanoumi after winning the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Bodymaker Colosseum in Osaka on March 24, 2013. Hakuho won his 24th career Emperor's Cup at 15-0 for a record ninth time.

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Hakuho caps title at 15-0 for record 9th time

OSAKA, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho (R) is pictured after beating fellow Mongolian grand champion Harumafuji with an overarm throw on March 24, 2013, the final day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Bodymaker Colosseum in Osaka. Hakuho won the tournament, securing his 24th career Emperor's Cup at 15-0 for a record ninth time.

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Iwase reaches 250th saves milestone

NAGOYA, Japan - Chunichi Dragons closer Hitoki Iwase waves to fans after picking up his 250th career save against the Nippon Ham Fighters at Nagoya Dome in Nagoya on June 16, 2010. Iwase threw a scoreless ninth inning, making him the third pitcher in Japanese baseball history to reach the plateau in his 658th game.

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Iwase reaches 250th saves milestone

NAGOYA, Japan - Chunichi Dragons closer Hitoki Iwase pitches in the nine inning of a game against the Nippon Ham Fighters at Nagoya Dome in Nagoya on June 16, 2010. Iwase threw a scoreless ninth inning to pick up his 250th career save as the Dragons beat the Fighters 5-3.

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Iwase reaches 250th saves milestone

NAGOYA, Japan - Chunichi Dragons closer Hitoki Iwase (L) shakes hands with manager Hiromitsu Ochiai after picking up his 250th career save following the team's 5-3 victory over the Nippon Ham Fighters at Nagoya Dome in Nagoya on June 16, 2010. The left-hander threw a scoreless ninth inning, making him the third pitcher in Japanese baseball history to reach the plateau in his 658th game.

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Iwase reaches 250th saves milestone

NAGOYA, Japan - Chunichi Dragons closer Hitoki Iwase shakes hands with catcher Motonobu Tanishige after picking up his 250th career save following the team's 5-3 victory over the Nippon Ham Fighters at Nagoya Dome in Nagoya on June 16, 2010. The left-hander threw a scoreless ninth inning, making him the third pitcher in Japanese baseball history to reach the plateau in his 658th game.

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Taniguchi wins Japan PGA C'ship for 3rd major title

NAGASAKI, Japan - Toru Taniguchi waves to the gallery after a birdie on the ninth hole during the final round of the Japan PGA Championship golf tournament at Passage Kinkai Island Golf Club in Nagasaki on May 16, 2010. Taniguchi edged Tetsuji Hiratsuka by one stroke for his third career major title at the tournament.

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Matsui gets within 1 hit of 1,000 in MLB

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui hits a single to center in the ninth inning of a game against the New York Yankees at Angel Stadium in California on April 24, 2010. Matsui belted another hit the same day moving within one hit of 1,000 for his major league career.

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Matsui gets within 1 hit of 1,000 in MLB

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui hits a single to center in the ninth inning of a game against the New York Yankees at Angel Stadium in California on April 24, 2010. Matsui belted another hit the same day moving within one hit of 1,000 for his major league career.

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N.Y. Yankees' Matsui has monster night at Fenway

BOSTON, United States - New York Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui hits a three-run homer over the right field fence in the ninth inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston on Aug. 22. Matsui homered twice and had a career-high seven RBIs as the Yankees won 20-11.

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Hakuho wins 9th career title at Kyushu sumo

FUKUOKA, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (C), holding his daughter, smiles with his career ninth Emperor's Cup after he overpowered countryman Ama in a playoff to win his third consecutive title at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Nov 23.

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Okajima closes out as Red Sox top Yankees

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox closer Hideki Okajima of Japan pitches in the ninth inning of a game against the New York Yankees at Fenway Park in Boston on April 20. Okajima allowed no hits, struck out one and walked a batter en route to his first career save in the major league as the Red Sox won 7-6.

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Iguchi drives in 7 runs with 3-run homer, grand slam

CHICAGO, United States - Tadahito Iguchi runs toward home base after hitting a tying grand slam with two outs in the ninth inning June 25. Iguchi also hit a three-run homer in the eighth, finishing 2-for-5 with a career-high seven RBIs at U.S. Cellular Field.

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Iguchi drives in 7 runs with 3-run homer, grand slam

CHICAGO, United States - Tadahito Iguchi hits a tying grand slam with two outs in the ninth inning, but the Chicago White Sox lost 10-9 to the Houston Astros in 13 innings June 25. Iguchi also hit a three-run homer in the eighth, finishing 2-for-5 with a career-high seven RBIs at U.S. Cellular Field.

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Jojima goes ballistic in Mariners win over Padres

SAN DIEGO, United States - Kenji Jojima hits one of his two homers in the fourth inning of a game against the San Diego Padres in San Diego on June 24 in the Seattle Mariners' 9-5 victory over the Padres. He also added a two-run double in the ninth for a career-high four RBIs.

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Ichiro reaches milestone with 200th hit

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki became the first player to begin a major league career with four straight 200-hit seasons Aug. 26. Suzuki reached the milestone with a solo homer to center in the bottom of the ninth inning of the Mariners' 7-3 loss to the Kansas City Royals. Suzuki, who leads the American League with a .364 average, went 1-for-5 in the game.(MLB)

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(2)Ichiro marks 3rd 50-hit month in major leagues

ANAHEIM, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki (R) is congratulated by teammates after hitting a homer in the ninth inning of a game against the Anaheim Angels July 31, marking his 3rd 50-hit month of his major league career and the second this season. (MLB)

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(1)Ichiro marks 3rd 50-hit month in major leagues

ANAHEIM, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki homers in the ninth inning of a game against the Anaheim Angels July 31, marking his third 50-hit month of his major league career and the second this season. (MLB)

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Nomo ties career high with 16th win

SAN DIEGO, United States - Hideo Nomo (L) raises his fist after his Los Angeles Dodgers broke a 3-3 tie on a two-out, two-run single by Marquis Grissom in the top of the ninth against the San Diego Padres Sept. 21 in San Diego. Nomo pitched eight strong innings to tie a major-league career high with his 16th win in the Dodgers' 5-3 victory over the Padres. (MLB)

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(2)Mariners' Sasaki earns his 100th save of his MLB career

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners closer Kazuhiro Sasaki (R) is congratulated by catcher Dan Wilson after pitching a perfect ninth inning against the Oakland Athletics at Safeco Field on June 26. Sasaki earned his 100th save of his MLB career and also set a record for notching 100 saves faster than any other major league pitcher. (MLB)

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(1)Mariners' Sasaki earns 100th save of MLB career

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners closer Kazuhiro Sasaki delivers a pitch in the ninth inning against the Oakland Athletics at Safeco Field on June 26. Sasaki earned his 100th save of his MLB career as the Mariners won 1-0. Sasaki also set a record for notching 100 saves faster than any other major league pitcher. (MLB)

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Hawks' Pedraza earns his 100th save of career

CHIBA, Japan - Fukuoka Daiei Hawks closer Rodney Pedraza delivers a pitch in the ninth inning of a game against the Chiba Lotte Marines at Chiba Marine Stadium on April 29. Pedraza recorded his 100th save of his career in Japan as the Hawks won 5-4.

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Sasaki blows 6th save as Seattle falls to Chicago

SEATTLE, United States - Closer Kazuhiro Sasaki allows a career high five runs on four hits in the ninth inning, blowing his second save opportunity in as many games to hand the Chicago White Sox an 8-6 victory over the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field on Aug. 10. (MLB)

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Mariners Sasaki marks 34th save, 300th of career

DETROIT, United States - Seattle Mariners closer Kazuhiro Sasaki (L) shakes hands with outfielder Ichiro Suzuki after posting his 34th save of the season in a game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park in Detroit on Aug. 2. The save was the 300th of his career including his days in Japanese baseball. Ichiro joined the game in the ninth inning but had no hits as the Mariners defeated the Tigers 2-1. (MLB)

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Katayama cruises to Kirin Open victory with final-round 67

INA, Japan - Shingo Katayama kisses the trophy after winning the Kirin Open golf tournament in Ina, Ibaraki Prefecture, on April 22. The defending champion won with a 13-under 271 for his second victory of the year and the ninth in his career.

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Ichiro collects 1,000th hit

Ichiro Suzuki of the Orix BlueWave receives flowers after collecting his 1,000th career hit -- a two-run homer in the ninth inning -- in a match against Nippon Ham Fighters at Tokyo Dome on April 20. The 25-year-old made the 1,000th hit in his 757th career game, faster than anyone in Japanese pro baseball history.

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Baseball: Murakami ties Oh's season best with 55th home run

Munetaka Murakami of the Yakult Swallows hits a three-run home run in the ninth inning of a Central League baseball game against the Yomiuri Giants on Sept. 13, 2022, at Jingu Stadium in Tokyo. With his 55th home run of the season, Murakami matched the best season total of Japan's career home run leader, Hall of Famer Sadaharu Oh.