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Boxing: Inoue vs. Nakatani

Undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue (L) of Japan throws a punch at countryman and challenger Junto Nakatani in the ninth round of their title match at Tokyo Dome on May 2, 2026.

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Boxing: Inoue vs. Nakatani

Undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue (R) of Japan throws a punch at countryman and challenger Junto Nakatani in the ninth round of their title match at Tokyo Dome on May 2, 2026.

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Boxing: Inoue vs. Nakatani

Undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue (R) of Japan throws a punch at countryman and challenger Junto Nakatani in the ninth round of their title match at Tokyo Dome on May 2, 2026.

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Football: J League

Brazil great and former Kashima player Zico (C) celebrates with Antlers players after the team clinched their ninth J-League first-division title with a 2-1 victory over Yokohama F Marinos in Kashima, eastern Japan, on Dec. 6, 2025.

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Football: J League

Kashima Antlers head coach Toru Oniki is tossed in the air by his players after the team clinched their ninth J-League first-division title with a 2-1 victory over Yokohama F Marinos in Kashima, eastern Japan, on Dec. 6, 2025.

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Football: J League

Kashima Antlers players celebrate after clinching the club's ninth J-League first-division title with a 2-1 victory over Yokohama F Marinos in Kashima, eastern Japan, on Dec. 6, 2025.

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Football: J League

Kashima Antlers players celebrate after clinching the club's ninth J-League first-division title with a 2-1 victory over Yokohama F Marinos in Kashima, eastern Japan, on Dec. 6, 2025.

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Football: J League

Kashima Antlers head coach Toru Oniki (C) and his players celebrate after clinching the club's ninth J-League first-division title with a 2-1 victory over Yokohama F Marinos in Kashima, eastern Japan, on Dec. 6, 2025.

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Football: J League

Kashima Antlers players celebrate after clinching the club's ninth J-League first-division title with a 2-1 victory over Yokohama F Marinos in Kashima, eastern Japan, on Dec. 6, 2025.

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French driver Sebastien Ogier wins his ninth title in WCR - Saudi Arabia

Toyota Gazoo Racing World Rally Team's French driver Sebastien Ogier (top R) and French co-driver Vincent Landais (top L) celebrate on the podium during the last day of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) Saudi Arabia in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, November 29, 2025. With this third-place finish in Saudi Arabia Sebastien Ogier won his ninth WRC world title, now equaling Sebastien Loeb's record. Photo by Qian Jun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French driver Sebastien Ogier wins his ninth title in WCR - Saudi Arabia

Toyota Gazoo Racing World Rally Team's French driver Sebastien Ogier (R) and French co-driver Vincent Landais celebrate during the last day of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) Saudi Arabia in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, November 29, 2025. With this third-place finish in Saudi Arabia Sebastien Ogier won his ninth WRC world title, now equaling Sebastien Loeb's record. Photo by Qian Jun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French driver Sebastien Ogier wins his ninth title in WCR - Saudi Arabia

Toyota Gazoo Racing World Rally Team's French driver Sebastien Ogier (R) and French co-driver Vincent Landais celebrate during the last day of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) Saudi Arabia in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, November 29, 2025. With this third-place finish in Saudi Arabia Sebastien Ogier won his ninth WRC world title, now equaling Sebastien Loeb's record. Photo by Qian Jun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French driver Sebastien Ogier wins his ninth title in WCR - Saudi Arabia

Toyota Gazoo Racing World Rally Team's French driver Sebastien Ogier (R) and French co-driver Vincent Landais celebrate during the last day of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) Saudi Arabia in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, November 29, 2025. With this third-place finish in Saudi Arabia Sebastien Ogier won his ninth WRC world title, now equaling Sebastien Loeb's record. Photo by Qian Jun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French driver Sebastien Ogier wins his ninth title in WCR - Saudi Arabia

Toyota Gazoo Racing World Rally Team's French driver Sebastien Ogier and French co-driver Vincent Landais compete during the last day of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) Saudi Arabia in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, November 29, 2025. With this third-place finish in Saudi Arabia Sebastien Ogier won his ninth WRC world title, now equaling Sebastien Loeb's record. Photo by Qian Jun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Boxing: WBA, WBC light flyweight title match

Japan's Kenshiro Teraji (facing camera) lands a punch on Venezuela's Carlos Canizales during the ninth round of their WBA and WBC light flyweight boxing title match in Osaka on Jan. 23, 2024.

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Boxing: Nakatani-Cortes fight

Junto Nakatani (L) of Japan throws a punch at Argi Cortes of Mexico during the ninth round of his WBO super flyweight boxing title defense at Tokyo's Ariake Arena on Sept. 18, 2023.

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Boxing: Teraji-Budler fight

WBA and WBC light flyweight champion Kenshiro Teraji of Japan celebrates with his belts worn over his shoulders after defending his boxing title with a ninth-round technical knockout of Hekkie Budler of South Africa at Tokyo's Ariake Arena on Sept. 18, 2023.

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Boxing: Teraji-Budler

WBA and WBC light flyweight champion Kenshiro Teraji (R) of Japan hugs Hekkie Budler of South Africa after defending his boxing title with a ninth-round technical knockout at Tokyo's Ariake Arena on Sept. 18, 2023.

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Boxing: Teraji-Budler fight

WBA and WBC light flyweight champion Kenshiro Teraji (R) of Japan forces Hekkie Budler of South Africa against the ropes during the ninth round of his boxing title defense at Tokyo's Ariake Arena on Sept. 18, 2023.

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Arlou wins air racing title at Wingsuit World Championship

STORY: Arlou wins air racing title at Wingsuit World Championship DATELINE: Sept. 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:05:03 LOCATION: ZHANGJIAJIE, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of wingsuit flying competition 2. SOUNDBITE (English): YAHOR ARLOU, American wingsuiter STORYLINE: American wingsuiter Yahor Arlou won the air racing title in 25.041 seconds at the ninth World Wingsuit League (WWL) Wingsuit World Championship at Tianmen Mountain in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province on Sunday. The final eight competitors jumped in turns from the nearly 1,400-meter-high mountain. Arlou took first place with a nearly flawless performance after two rounds of competition. SOUNDBITE (English): YAHOR ARLOU, American wingsuiter "This is the group of the world's best wingsuit pilots. So I think it's a tough competition and my goal is to have fun and be safe and definitely do my best. And at the very least try to improve my own time." This is Arlou's fourth appearance at the World Championship, after 2017, 2018 and

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Boxing: Ioka-Franco title unification bout

WBO super flyweight champion Kazuto Ioka (R) of Japan and WBA titleholder Joshua Franco of the United States fight in the ninth round of their title unification boxing match on Dec. 31, 2022, at Ota City General Gymnasium in Tokyo. (Pool photo)

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WBA undefeated champ John too much for Takemoto

KOBE, Japan - WBA featherweight champion Chris John lands a right on Japanese challenger Zaiki Takemoto as the referee tries to stop the fight at the end of the ninth round in a world title match in Kobe on Aug. 19 to successfully retain his title for the eighth consecutive time. The Indonesian boxer improved to 40-0 with one draw and 21 knockouts after Takemoto was unable to stand for the 10th round. Takemoto, appearing in his first world title bout, slipped to 21-7-1 (12 KOs).

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Uchiyama retains WBA title for 9th time

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Takashi Uchiyama, nicknamed "KO Dynamite," successfully defended his WBA super featherweight title for the ninth time on Dec. 31, 2014, as challenger Israel Perez of Argentina failed to answer the bell for the 10th round at Ota-City General Gymnasium in Tokyo.

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Triple world boxing title matches slated for Dec. 31

TOKYO, Japan - WBA super flyweight champion Kohei Kono, WBA super featherweight champ Takashi Uchiyama and ninth-ranked WBA light flyweight Ryoichi Taguchi (from L) pose for photos in Tokyo on Oct. 16, 2014, prior to their world title matches on Dec. 31.

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Icho wins gold in women's 58-kg wrestling

TASKENT, Uzbekistan - Japan's Kaori Icho (top) competes against Russian Valeria Koblova in the women's 58-kilogram division final at the wrestling world championships on Sept. 11, 2014, in Taskent, Uzbekistan. Icho, a three-time Olympic champion, claimed her ninth overall world title.

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Icho wins gold in women's 58-kg wrestling

TASKENT, Uzbekistan - Japan's Kaori Icho holds the Japanese flag after beating Russian Valeria Koblova in the women's 58-kilogram division final at the wrestling world championships on Sept. 11, 2014, in Taskent, Uzbekistan. Icho, a three-time Olympic champion, claimed her ninth overall world title.

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Japan's Yamanaka defends WBC Bantam belt by TKO

OSAKA, Japan - Champion Shinsuke Yamanaka of Japan celebrates after beating Stephane Janoye of Belgium by a TKO in the ninth round of their WBC Bantam Championship boxing match at Osaka-jo Hall in Osaka, western Japan, on April 23, 2014. Yamanaka defended his title for the sixth time.

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Japan's Yamanaka defends WBC Bantam belt by TKO

OSAKA, Japan - Champion Shinsuke Yamanaka of Japan (L) beats Stephane Janoye of Belgium by a TKO in the ninth round of their WBC Bantam Championship boxing match at Osaka-jo Hall in Osaka, western Japan, on April 23, 2014. Yamanaka defended his title for the sixth time.

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Japan's Yamanaka defends WBC Bantam belt by TKO

OSAKA, Japan - Champion Shinsuke Yamanaka of Japan (R) delivers a punch to Stephane Janoye of Belgium during the third round of their WBC Bantam Championship boxing match at Osaka-jo Hall in Osaka, western Japan, on April 23, 2014. Yamanaka defended his title for the sixth time by TKO in the ninth round.

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Canada wins gold medal in men's ice hockey

SOCHI, Russia - Members of the Canadian ice hockey team pose for photos with their gold medals after defeating Sweden 3-0 in the men's final at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 23, 2014. It was Canada's second consecutive Olympic gold and ninth Olympic title overall.

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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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Miura scores 9th-round TKO

TOKYO, Japan - WBC super featherweight champion Takashi Miura (R) attacks challenger Dante Jardon of Mexico during the ninth round of a title match at Ota Gymnasium in Tokyo on Dec. 31, 2013. Miura scored a ninth-round technical knockout in his second successful title defense.

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Yamanaka defends WBC bantamweight title

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Shinsuke Yamanaka (L), the WBC bantamweight champion, knocks out Mexican challenger Alberto Guevara in the ninth round of a title match at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Nov. 10, 2013. Yamanaka defended his crown for the fifth time.

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Yamanaka defends WBC bantamweight title

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Shinsuke Yamanaka (front), the WBC bantamweight champion, lands a left on Mexican challenger Alberto Guevara for a knockout in the ninth round of a title match at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Nov. 10, 2013. Yamanaka defended his crown for the fifth time.

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Ioka defends WBA crown with 9th-round KO

OSAKA, Japan - Kazuto Ioka (R) of Japan punches Thai challenger Wisanu Kokietgym in the third round of their bout at Bodymaker Colosseum in Osaka on May 8, 2013. Ioka landed a decisive right to the body of Wisanu in the ninth round to successfully defend the WBA light flyweight title for the first time.

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Ioka defends WBA crown with 9th-round KO

OSAKA, Japan - Kazuto Ioka (L) of Japan floors Thai challenger Wisanu Kokietgym with a decisive right to the body in the ninth round of their bout at Bodymaker Colosseum in Osaka on May 8, 2013, successfully defending the WBA light flyweight title for the first 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 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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WBA flyweight title match

KAWASAKI, Japan - WBA flyweight champion Juan Carlos Reveco of Argentina (R) punches ninth-ranked Japanese challenger Masayuki Kuroda during the fifth round of a WBA flyweight match at Kawasaki's Todoroki Arena in Kanagawa Prefecture on Feb. 27, 2013. Reveco won by unanimous decision.

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Kuroda before WBA title match

KAWASAKI, Japan - Ninth-ranked WBA flyweight Masayuki Kuroda (R) of Japan is pictured during an open practice session in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, on Feb. 20, 2013, before he faces WBA flyweight champion Juan Carlos Reveco of Argentina in a title match in Japan on Feb. 27.

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Kuroda before WBA title match

KAWASAKI, Japan - Ninth-ranked WBA flyweight Masayuki Kuroda (L) of Japan is pictured during an open practice session in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, on Feb. 20, 2013, before he faces WBA flyweight champion Juan Carlos Reveco of Argentina in a title match in Japan on Feb. 27.

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Fukuhara wins 1st singles title at nat'ls

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese table tennis player Ai Fukuhara holds the championship trophy after defeating Kasumi Ishikawa in the final of the women's singles at the national championships at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium on Jan. 21, 2012. The 23-year-old Fukuhara, ranked ninth in the world, won the singles title at the championships for the first time.

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Fukuhara wins 1st singles title at nat'ls

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese table tennis player Ai Fukuhara plays Kasumi Ishikawa in the final of the women's singles at the national championships at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium on Jan. 21, 2012. The 23-year-old Fukuhara, ranked ninth in the world, won the singles title at the championships for the first time.