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Baseball: Yakult vs. Eagles

Masanori Ishikawa of the Yakult Swallows pitches against the Rakuten Eagles on June 2, 2024, in an interleague baseball game at Rakuten Mobile Park Miyagi in the northeastern Japan city of Sendai. The 44-year-old earned his first win of the season, becoming the first to get at least one win in 23 straight seasons since turning pro.

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Fujii wins Game 4 of shogi Meijin series

Shogi prodigy Sota Fujii reviews his match against defending champion Akira Watanabe after winning Game 4 of a best-of-seven series for the Meijin title at a traditional Japanese house in Iizuka in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on May 22, 2023. Fujii, 20, holder of six shogi titles, is one win short of claiming the series, which would make him the youngest holder of the prestigious Meijin title dating back to the early 1600s.

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Fujii wins Game 4 of shogi Meijin series

Shogi prodigy Sota Fujii (L) reviews his match against defending champion Akira Watanabe after winning Game 4 of a best-of-seven series for the Meijin title at a traditional Japanese house in Iizuka in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on May 22, 2023. Fujii, 20, holder of six shogi titles, is one win short of claiming the series, which would make him the youngest holder of the prestigious Meijin title dating back to the early 1600s.

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Fujii wins Game 4 of shogi Meijin series

Shogi prodigy Sota Fujii reviews his match against defending champion Akira Watanabe after winning Game 4 of a best-of-seven series for the Meijin title at a traditional Japanese house in Iizuka in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on May 22, 2023. Fujii, 20, holder of six shogi titles, is one win short of claiming the series, which would make him the youngest holder of the prestigious Meijin title dating back to the early 1600s.

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Yokozuna Hakuho of Mongolia 1 win away from 29th title

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho of Mongolia (L) forces compatriot yokozuna Kakuryu out of the ring on the 14th day of the 15-day Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 24, 2014. With a 13-1 record, Hakuho is one win away from capturing his 29th career title.

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Japan close in on World Cup rugby spot

INCHEON, South Korea - Keiji Horie of Japan runs the ball during the first half of an Asian 5 Nations match against South Korea at Munhak Stadium in Incheon, South Korea, on May 17, 2014. Japan won 62-5 and moved within one win of an automatic spot at next year's Rugby World Cup.

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Hakuho defeats Goeido, keeps 1-win lead

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho hurls sekiwake Goeido down with an uwatenage overarm throw at the Ryogoku Kokugikan arena in Tokyo on Jan. 23, 2014, the 12th day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament. Hakuho, hailing from Mongolia, kept his slate clean, with a one-win lead over compatriot and ozeki Kakuryu, 11-1, as he remained on course for his 28th championship title.

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Cuba vs. Taiwan in WBC

TOKYO, Japan - Taiwan pitcher Yang Yao-hsun reacts after Yasmany Tomas of Cuba hit a three-run home run in the fourth inning of a World Baseball Classic second-round game at Tokyo Dome on March 9, 2013. Cuban moved to within one win of its second trip to the WBC final round, with a 14-0 victory.

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Cuba vs. Taiwan in WBC

TOKYO, Japan - Frederich Cepeda of Cuba hits a two-run home run to open the scoring off Taiwan pitcher Lo Ching-lung in the first inning of a World Baseball Classic second-round game at Tokyo Dome on March 9, 2013. The Taiwanese catcher is Kao Chih-kang. Cuban moved to within one win of its second trip to the WBC final round, with a 14-0 victory.

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Cuba vs. Taiwan in WBC

TOKYO, Japan - Yasmany Tomas of Cuba hits a three-run home run in the fourth inning of a World Baseball Classic second-round game against Taiwan at Tokyo Dome on March 9, 2013. Cuban moved to within one win of its second trip to the WBC final round, with a 14-0 victory.

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Cuba vs. Taiwan in WBC

TOKYO, Japan - Frederich Cepeda of Cuba hits a two-run home run to open the scoring in the first inning of a World Baseball Classic second-round game against Taiwan at Tokyo Dome on March 9, 2013. Cuban moved to within one win of its second trip to the WBC final round, with a 14-0 victory.

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Cuba vs. Taiwan in WBC

TOKYO, Japan - Taiwan starter Lo Ching-lung pitches against Cuba in a World Baseball Classic second-round game at Tokyo Dome on March 9, 2013. Cuban moved to within one win of its second trip to the WBC final round, with a 14-0 victory.

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Cuba vs. Taiwan in WBC

TOKYO, Japan - Cuba starter Danny Betancourt pitches against Taiwan in a World Baseball Classic second-round game at Tokyo Dome on March 9, 2013. Cuban moved to within one win of its second trip to the WBC final round, with a 14-0 victory.

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Rangers 1 win away from capturing Series title

ARLINGTON, United States - Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre hits a solo homer in the sixth inning of Game 5 of the World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on Oct. 24, 2011. Texas won 4-2, closing within one win of their first World Series title with a 3-2 series lead.

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Cardinals' Pujols in Game 5 of World Series

ARLINGTON, United States - Photo shows St. Louis Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols batting in the seventh inning of Game 5 of the World Series at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on Oct. 24, 2011, as pitcher Alexi Ogando intentionally walked him. Texas won 4-2, closing within one win of their first World Series title with a 3-2 series lead.

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Rangers 1 win away from capturing Series title

ARLINGTON, United States - Texas Rangers pitcher C.J. Wilson starts in Game 5 of the World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on Oct. 24, 2011. Texas won 4-2, closing within one win of their first World Series title with a 3-2 series lead.

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Rangers on brink of ALCS

ST. PETERSBURG, United States - Texas Rangers closer Neftali Feliz raises his fist after retiring Kelly Shoppach of the Tampa Bay Rays into a double play in the ninth inning of Game 3 of MLB's American League Division Series at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, on Oct. 3, 2011. The Rangers are now one win away from advancing to the AL Championship Series after a 4-3 victory over the Rays.

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Rangers on brink of ALCS

ST. PETERSBURG, United States - Texas Rangers starting pitcher Colby Lewis pitches against Tampa Bay Rays in Game 3 of MLB's American League Division Series at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, on Oct. 3, 2011. The Rangers are now one win away from advancing to the AL Championship Series after a 4-3 victory over the Rays.

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Giants take Game 4 vs. Phillies

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - San Francisco Giants players celebrate a 6-5 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park in San Francisco on Oct. 20, 2010. The Giants lead the series 3-1, one win away from making a World Series trip.

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Giants take Game 4 vs. Phillies

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Roy Oswalt (R) and catcher Carlos Ruiz (L, front) appear dispirited near San Francisco Giants players after losing in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park in San Francisco on Oct. 20, 2010. The Giants lead the series 3-1 after a 6-5 victory, one win away from making a World Series trip.

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Giants take Game 4 vs. Phillies

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - The San Francisco Giants' Aubrey Huff (R) celebrates at home plate together with teammates after scoring on Juan Uribe's walk-off sacrifice fly in the ninth inning of Game 4 of the National League Championship Series against the Philadelphia Phillies at AT&T Park in San Francisco on Oct. 20, 2010. The Giants lead the series 3-1 after a 6-5 victory, one win away from making a World Series trip.

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Hakuho closes in on Taiho's 45 win streak

NAGOYA, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (up) overpowers rank-and-filer Kitataiki on the 12th day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium on July 22, 2010. Hakuho moved to within one win of matching former yokozuna great Taiho's 45-bout winning streak

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Hakuho closes in on Taiho's 45 win streak

NAGOYA, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (L) overpowers rank-and-filer Kitataiki on the 12th day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium on July 22, 2010. Hakuho moved to within one win of matching former yokozuna great Taiho's 45-bout winning streak

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Harumafuji defeats Toyohibiki at spring tourney

OSAKA, Japan - Mongolian ozeki Harumafuji (R) pushes rank-and-filer Toyohibiki out of the ring at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium on March 23, 2010, the 10th day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament. The ozeki remained one win behind Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho and Estonian sekiwake Baruto.

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F's beat Eagles in PLCS

SAPPORO, Japan - Nippon Ham Fighters' players celebrate their 3-1 victory over the Rakuten Eagles in Game 2 of the Pacific League Climax Series second stage at Sapporo Some on Oct. 22, 2009. The Fighters, who were given a one-win advantage in the series for finishing the regular season in first place, improved to 3-0 and can book a spot in the Japan Series with a win on Oct. 23.

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Matsui's Yankees one win away from World Series

ANAHEIM, United States - New York Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui returns to the bench after his third strikeout in the ninth inning of Game 4 of the AL Championship Series against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium on Oct. 20. The Yankees won 10-1, taking a 3-1 series lead and are just one win away from their first World Series since 2003.

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Matsui's Yankees one win away from World Series

ANAHEIM, United States - The New York Yankees' Melky Cabrera slams a run-scoring hit in the fourth inning of Game 4 of the AL Championship Series against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium on Oct. 20.

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Matsui's Yankees one win away from World Series

ANAHEIM, United States - The New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez hits a two-run homer in the fifth inning of Game 4 of the AL Championship Series against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium on Oct. 20. The Yankees won 10-1, taking a 3-1 series lead and are just one win away from their first World Series since 2003.

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Asa still in charge at autumn tourney

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu (in back) pushes veteran ozeki Kaio out of the ring at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament on Sept. 24, 2009, improving his record to 12-0, one win clear of chief rival Hakuho.

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Asashoryu pursues unbeaten Hakuho, Harumafuji

TOKYO, Japan - Grand champion Asashoryu (R) pushes sekiwake Baruto out of the ring on the 10th day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 19, staying one win off his unbeaten rival yokozuna Hakuho as well as ozeki Harumafuji.

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Asashoryu rebounds at summer tourney

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu (R) thrusts winless maegashira Takekaze into the ringside cushions in the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 13, staying one win behind chief rival and fellow Mongolian grand champion Hakuho.

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Baruto loses against Kotooshu, falling out of tie for lead

TOKYO, Japan - Sekiwake Baruto (front) fell out of a tie for the lead after Bulgarian ozeki Kotooshu claimed European bragging rights with a hand pull-down win over the Estonian at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 17. Both men sit one win off the pace on 6-1 along with ozeki Chiyotaikai.

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Iwamura hits two-run homer at AL division series

ST. PETERSBURG, United States - Tampa Bay Rays infielder Akinori Iwamura of Japan hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the fifth inning of a game against the Chicago White Sox in Game 2 of their best-of-five American League division series at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Oct. 3. The Rays won 6-2 to move within one win of the AL championship series.

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Japanese men close in on Olympic berth

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese volleyball players celebrate after beating Australia 25-22, 28-26, 29-27 in the world qualifying tournament for the Beijing Games in Tokyo on June 6. Japan moved within one win of securing its first Olympic appearance in 16 years.

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Asashoryu crushes Goeido for 3rd win at New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Asashoryu bulldozes No. 3 maegashira Goeido out of the ring at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on Jan. 16, keeping his comeback bid on track with a 3-1 record, one win behind fellow Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho and rank-and-filer Futeno.

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Baseball: K. Matsui, Rockies close in on World Series

DENVER, United States - Kazuo Matsui (2nd L) and his teammates celebrate after the Colorado Rockies posted a 4-1 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series on Oct. 14 to move one win away from their first-ever league title.

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Baseball: K. Matsui, Rockies close in on World Series

DENVER, United States - Kazuo Matsui singles to shortstop in the fifth inning as the Colorado Rockies posted a 4-1 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series on Oct. 14 to move one win away from their first-ever league title.

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Okajima retires 4 batters, Red Sox take 2-0 lead in ALDS

BOSTON, United States - Hideki Okajima retired all four batters he faced in the seventh and eighth innings in the Boston Red Sox's 6-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels at Fenway Park on Oct. 5 in Game 2 of their American League division series. Boston is one win away from reaching the AL Championship Series.

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Matsuzaka gets no-decision, Red Sox take 2-0 lead in ALDS

BOSTON, United States - Daisuke Matsuzaka of the Boston Red Sox in action in Game 2 of the American League division series against the Los Angeles Angels at Fenway Park on Oct. 5. Matsuzaka gave up three runs and seven hits in 4-2/3 inconsistent innings, but Boston prevailed 6-3 and the team is one win away from reaching the AL Championship Series.

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Asashoryu wins 5th straight match at Nagoya meet

NAGOYA, Japan - Yokozuna Asashoryu (back) topples fourth-ranked maegashira Toyonoshima July 13 to mark his fifth straight match after suffering an upset loss to komusubi Aminishiki on the opening day of the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament. Asashoryu stayed one win off the pace in pursuit of his 21st Emperor's Cup.

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Asashoryu blasts out Kotooshu

OSAKA, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu (R) blasts out Bulgarian ozeki Kotooshu to stay one win behind ozeki Hakuho at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium on March 23.

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Tamakasuga stays one win clear of Asa at New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu tears down compatriot Ama on Jan. 13 to stay on the heels of unheralded Tamakasuga who also won to keep a one-match lead going into the second week of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

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Asashoryu stays close to Tamakasuga at New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu (R) circles like a shark after destroying Kyokutenho at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 12. Asashoryu is just one win behind surprise frontrunner Tamakasuga.

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Asashoryu crushes Tokitenku at New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu (L) produces another no-nonsense win as he crushes compatriot Tokitenku to sit one win off the lead at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 11.

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Unstoppable Asashoryu moves within 1 win of Nagoya title

NAGOYA, Japan - Yokozuna Asashoryu (L) comes within one win of clinching his 17th career title after defeating ozeki Kaio on the 13th day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium on July 21.

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Morigami, Sugiyama give Japan lead in Fed Cup playoff

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Akiko Morigami smiles after defeating Austria's Barbara Schwartz 7-6 (7-3), 6-0 in a Fed Cup playoff singles match at Ariake Colosseum in Tokyo on July 15. Japan moved within one win of earning a spot in the top flight of the Fed Cup World Group.

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Morigami, Sugiyama give Japan lead in Fed Cup playoff

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's No. 1 Ai Sugiyama waves to audiences after beating Austria's Melanie Klaffner 7-5, 6-1 in a Fed Cup playoff singles match at Ariake Colosseum in Tokyo on July 15. Japan moved within one win of earning a spot in the top flight of the Fed Cup World Group.

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Morigami, Sugiyama give Japan lead in Fed Cup playoff

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's No. 1 Ai Sugiyama beat Austria's Melanie Klaffner 7-5, 6-1 in a Fed Cup playoff singles match at Ariake Colosseum in Tokyo on July 15. Japan moved within one win of earning a spot in the top flight of the Fed Cup World Group.

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Asashoryu wins over Hakurozan for 8-1 mark at New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Record-chasing yokozuna Asashoryu (L) pushes out Russian maegashira Hakurozan to remain one win behind Hokutoriki at 8-1 at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on Jan. 16.

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Asashoryu beats Tokitenku to stay at 6-1 at New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Asashoryu (L) stayed in contention for a record eighth straight Emperor's Cup on Jan. 14, overpowering Tokitenku to stay one win off the lead at the midpoint of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo.