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Ishikawa wins Sun Chlorella, tops JGTO money list

OTARU, Japan - Japanese teenage phenom Ryo Ishikawa is congratulated by Australia's Brendan Jones after completing a wire-to-wire victory against Jones at the Sun Chlorella Classic at Otaru Country Club in Hokkaido in Otaru on Aug. 1. The 17-year-old finished the tournament at 17-under 271 for his second title of the season, while his winner's paycheck of 30 million yen moved him to the top of the 2009 money list.

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Ishikawa wins Sun Chlorella, tops JGTO money list

OTARU, Japan - Teenage phenom Ryo Ishikawa reacts after completing a wire-to-wire victory at the Sun Chlorella Classic at Otaru Country Club in Hokkaido in Otaru on Aug. 1, firing a 5-under 67. The 17-year-old finished the tournament at 17-under 271 for his second title of the season, while his winner's paycheck of 30 million yen moved him to the top of the 2009 money list.

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Japanese teen Ishikawa in dreamland after Masters invite

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese teen golfer phenom Ryo Ishikawa speaks during a press conference at a Tokyo hotel on Jan. 23 after he was invited to play at the 2009 Masters Tournament in April. ''I can hardly contain my excitement. It still doesn't feel real yet,'' said Ishikawa, who will become the second-youngest competitor ever in the Masters at 17 years, 6 months when the first round begins April 9.

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Boston vs Seattle game rained out

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox phenom Daisuke Matsuzaka looks as usual as he talks with reporters after a routine practice at Fenway Park on April 12, the day after he suffered his first major league loss in a game against the Seattle Mariners. (MLB)

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Miyazato, Moromizato LPGA orinetation for newcomers

DAYTONA BEACH, United States - Japan's golf phenom, Ai Miyazato speaks with reporters after attending an orientation for the new LPGA Tour members for 2006. Miyazato claimed her U.S. LPGA tour card on Dec. 4 after winning the final qualifying tournament by a record 12 strokes.

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Teenage prodigy Wie to play at Casio World Open in Nov.

TOKYO, Japan - Fifteen-year-old U.S. women's golf phenom Michelle Wie (file photo) will play in the Casio World Open, a top-tier Japanese men's tour event, in November. Her appearance in the Nov. 24-27 event was approved by the Japan Golf Tour Organization on Sept. 27.

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Miyazato grabs share of lead at Vernal Ladies

AMAGI, Japan - Teenage phenom Ai Miyazato carded a second straight 71 to grab a share of the lead with Midori Yoneyama, Kasumi Fujii and Toshimi Kimura after the second round of the Vernal Ladies at Fukuoka Century Golf Club on May 15.

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Teenage phenom Miyazato to make pro debut at Itoen Ladies

TOKYO, Japan - Teenage prodigy Ai Miyazato (in file photo) will make her pro debut at Itoen Ladies tournament in mid-November after the Japanese LPGA officially approved her application to join the tour at an executive meeting in Tokyo on Oct. 14. At 18 years and three months, Miyazato becomes the youngest player ever to join the JLPGA tour, eclipsing the record set by Kazumi Adachi, who turned pro at 18 years, four months and two days in 1984.

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'Ai-chan' returns to Japan

NARITA, Japan - Teen phenom Ai Fukuhara, who reached the women's quarterfinals in the recently concluded World Table Tennis Championships in Paris, speaks at a news conference at Narita airport on May 27 after returning to Japan. The 14-year-old popularly known as ''Ai-chan'' became the youngest-ever member of the Japanese national team to appear at a world championships.

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Teenage prodigy Wie to play at Casio World Open in Nov.

TOKYO, Japan - Fifteen-year-old U.S. women's golf phenom Michelle Wie (file photo) will play in the Casio World Open, a top-tier Japanese men's tour event, in November. Her appearance in the Nov. 24-27 event was approved by the Japan Golf Tour Organization on Sept. 27. (Kyodo)

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Miyazato, Moromizato LPGA orinetation for newcomers

DAYTONA BEACH, United States - Japan's golf phenom, Ai Miyazato speaks with reporters after attending an orientation for the new LPGA Tour members for 2006. Miyazato claimed her U.S. LPGA tour card on Dec. 4 after winning the final qualifying tournament by a record 12 strokes. (Kyodo)

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Japanese teen Ishikawa in dreamland after Masters invite

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese teen golfer phenom Ryo Ishikawa speaks during a press conference at a Tokyo hotel on Jan. 23 after he was invited to play at the 2009 Masters Tournament in April. ''I can hardly contain my excitement. It still doesn't feel real yet,'' said Ishikawa, who will become the second-youngest competitor ever in the Masters at 17 years, 6 months when the first round begins April 9. (Kyodo)

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(CORRECTED)'Ai-chan' returns to Japan

NARITA, Japan - Teen phenom Ai Fukuhara, who reached the women's quarterfinals in the recently concluded World Table Tennis Championships in Paris, speaks at a news conference at Narita airport on May 27 after returning to Japan. The 14-year-old popularly known as ''Ai-chan'' became the youngest-ever member of the Japanese national team to appear at a world championships. (Kyodo)

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Boston vs Seattle game rained out

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox phenom Daisuke Matsuzaka looks as usual as he talks with reporters after a routine practice at Fenway Park on April 12, the day after he suffered his first major league loss in a game against the Seattle Mariners. (MLB) (Kyodo)

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Baseball: Shohei Ohtani voted AL Rookie of the Month

Combined file photo shows Los Angeles Angels' two-way phenom Shohei Ohtani, who was voted the American League Rookie of the Month for April. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Baseball: Japanese phenom Otani's agent Nez Balelo

CAA Sports agent Nez Balelo, who represents Japanese two-way star Shohei Otani, speaks to reporters in Orlando, Florida, on Nov. 15, 2017. Otani prefers clubs that allow him to both pitch and hit, like he has done in Japan. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Baseball: Japanese phenom Otani's agent Nez Balelo

CAA Sports agent Nez Balelo, who represents Japanese two-way star Shohei Otani, speaks to reporters in Orlando, Florida, on Nov. 15, 2017. Otani prefers major league clubs that allow him to both pitch and hit, like he has done in Japan, according to Balelo. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Shogi phenom Fujii visits sumo tournament

Record-breaking pro shogi Japanese chess player Sota Fujii (C), 14, draws attention from the crowd during his visit to the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium in Nagoya on July 12, 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Baseball: Otani wants to be world's fastest pitcher

Shohei Otani, the Nippon Ham Fighters' dual-threat phenom, speaks in an event at a hotel in Asahikawa in Japan's northern island of Hokkaido on Nov. 26, 2016. Otani, being named the previous day both the best pitcher and the best designated hitter in Japan's Pacific League, said he'd also like to throw the world's fastest pitch. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Miyazato grabs share of lead at Vernal Ladies

AMAGI, Japan - Teenage phenom Ai Miyazato carded a second straight 71 to grab a share of the lead with Midori Yoneyama, Kasumi Fujii and Toshimi Kimura after the second round of the Vernal Ladies at Fukuoka Century Golf Club on May 15. (Kyodo)

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Teenage phenom Miyazato to make pro debut at Itoen Ladies

TOKYO, Japan - Teenage prodigy Ai Miyazato (in file photo) will make her pro debut at Itoen Ladies tournament in mid-November after the Japanese LPGA officially approved her application to join the tour at an executive meeting in Tokyo on Oct. 14. At 18 years and three months, Miyazato becomes the youngest player ever to join the JLPGA tour, eclipsing the record set by Kazumi Adachi, who turned pro at 18 years, four months and two days in 1984. (Kyodo)