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[Breaking News]Baseball: Japan slugger Murakami joins Chicago White Sox

CHICAGO, United States, Dec. 23 Kyodo - New Chicago White Sox player Munetaka Murakami attends a press conference after signing his first Major League Baseball contract with the team at Rate Field on Dec. 22, 2025, in Chicago. (Kyodo)

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Japan Golf Tour record winner Jumbo Ozaki dies at 78

Masashi Ozaki acknowledges the fans after winning the Japan PGA Championship at Phoenix Country Club in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on Sept. 19, 1971, for his first career win. Nicknamed Jumbo Ozaki, he died of sigmoid colon cancer aged 78 on Dec. 23, 2025, after scoring 112 wins, the most for a Japanese player, including 94 on the Japan Golf Tour.

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Japan Golf Tour record winner Jumbo Ozaki dies at 78

Masashi Ozaki lifts the victor's trophy after winning the ANA Open golf tournament at Sapporo Golf Club in Kitahiroshima, Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Sept. 22, 2002, becoming the oldest winner on the Japan Golf Tour at 55 years and 7 months. Nicknamed Jumbo Ozaki, he died of sigmoid colon cancer aged 78 on Dec. 23, 2025, after scoring 112 wins, the most for a Japanese player, including 94 on the Japan Golf Tour.

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Japan Golf Tour record winner Jumbo Ozaki dies at 78

Former professional golfer Masashi Ozaki speaks to the media in Ichihara in Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, in September 2020. Nicknamed Jumbo Ozaki, he died of sigmoid colon cancer aged 78 on Dec. 23, 2025, after scoring 112 wins, the most for a Japanese player, including 94 on the Japan Golf Tour.

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VOLLEY - Serie A1 Femminile - Savino Del Bene Scandicci vs Cuneo Granda Volley

The Happiness of Savino del Bene's Player after the Win during Savino Del Bene Scandicci vs Cuneo Granda Volley, Volleyball Italian Serie A1 Women match in Florence, Italy, December 23 2025

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VOLLEY - Serie A1 Femminile - Savino Del Bene Scandicci vs Cuneo Granda Volley

The Happiness of Savino del Bene's Player after the Win during Savino Del Bene Scandicci vs Cuneo Granda Volley, Volleyball Italian Serie A1 Women match in Florence, Italy, December 23 2025

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VOLLEY - Serie A1 Femminile - Savino Del Bene Scandicci vs Cuneo Granda Volley

The Happiness of Savino del Bene's Player after the Win during Savino Del Bene Scandicci vs Cuneo Granda Volley, Volleyball Italian Serie A1 Women match in Florence, Italy, December 23 2025

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EA Sports FC Supercup - Napoli v Bologna

Bologna player during the EA Sports FC italian Supercup 2025 final match between Napoli and Bologna at Al-Awwal Park Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Sport, Soccer - Monday, December 22, 2025 Photo by Massimo Paolone/LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Baseball: Japan slugger Murakami joins Chicago White Sox

New Chicago White Sox player Munetaka Murakami gives a thumbs-up on the field following a press conference where he was introduced after signing his first Major League Baseball contract with the team at Rate Field on Dec. 22, 2025, in Chicago.

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Baseball: Japan slugger Murakami joins Chicago White Sox

New Chicago White Sox player Munetaka Murakami puts on his new team cap and jersey during a press conference where he was introduced after signing his first Major League Baseball contract with the team at Rate Field on Dec. 22, 2025, in Chicago.

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Baseball: Japan slugger Murakami joins Chicago White Sox

New Chicago White Sox player Munetaka Murakami gives a thumbs-up on the field following a press conference where he was introduced after signing his first Major League Baseball contract with the team at Rate Field on Dec. 22, 2025, in Chicago.

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Baseball: Japan slugger Murakami joins Chicago White Sox

New Chicago White Sox player Munetaka Murakami gives a thumbs-up on the field following a press conference where he was introduced after signing his first Major League Baseball contract with the team at Rate Field on Dec. 22, 2025, in Chicago.

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Baseball: Japan slugger Murakami joins Chicago White Sox

New Chicago White Sox player Munetaka Murakami (L) shakes hands with General Manager Chris Getz on the field following a press conference where he was introduced after signing his first Major League Baseball contract with the team at Rate Field on Dec. 22, 2025, in Chicago.

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Baseball: Japan slugger Murakami joins Chicago White Sox

New Chicago White Sox player Munetaka Murakami holds up a pair of white socks during a press conference where he was introduced at Rate Field in Chicago on Dec. 22, 2025.

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Baseball: Japan slugger Murakami joins Chicago White Sox

New Chicago White Sox player Munetaka Murakami (R) holds his jersey with General Manager Chris Getz during a press conference where he was introduced at Rate Field in Chicago on Dec. 22, 2025.

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Baseball: Japan slugger Murakami joins Chicago White Sox

New Chicago White Sox player Munetaka Murakami gives a thumbs-up during a press conference after signing his first Major League Baseball contract with the team at Rate Field on Dec. 22, 2025, in Chicago.

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Baseball: Japan slugger Murakami joins Chicago White Sox

New Chicago White Sox player Munetaka Murakami attends a press conference after signing his first Major League Baseball contract with the team at Rate Field on Dec. 22, 2025, in Chicago.

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Baseball: Japan slugger Murakami joins Chicago White Sox

New Chicago White Sox player Munetaka Murakami attends a press conference after signing his first Major League Baseball contract with the team at Rate Field on Dec. 22, 2025, in Chicago.

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Serie A - Juventus v Roma

Juventus player celebrating for the victory of the Serie A soccer match between Juventus Fc and Roma the Juventus Stadium in Turin, north west Italy - December 20, 2025. Sport - Soccer Photo by Fabio Ferrari/LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Serie A - Juventus v Roma

Juventus player celebrating for the victory of the Serie A soccer match between Juventus Fc and Roma the Juventus Stadium in Turin, north west Italy - December 20, 2025. Sport - Soccer Photo by Fabio Ferrari/LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Serie A - Juventus v Roma

Juventus’ Francisco Conceicao Panini Player of the match Serie A Enilive 2025/2026 during the Serie A soccer match between Juventus and Roma at the Allianz Stadium in Turin, north west Italy - Saturday, December 20, 2025. Sport - Soccer . Photo by Marco Alpozzi/Lapresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Serie A - Juventus v Roma

Juventus’ Francisco Conceicao Panini Player of the match Serie A Enilive 2025/2026 during the Serie A soccer match between Juventus and Roma at the Allianz Stadium in Turin, north west Italy - Saturday, December 20, 2025. Sport - Soccer . Photo by Marco Alpozzi/Lapresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2025 Final - PSG v CR Flamengo

( FIFA President, Gianni Infantino (L) presents the Player of The Tournament award to Vitinha of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) during the podium ceremony after the FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2025 final match between France's Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Brazil's CR Flamengo in Al Rayyan, Qatar, on Dec. 17, 2025. Photo by Nikku/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2025 Final - PSG v CR Flamengo

( Vitinha of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) poses with Player of the Tournament award during the podium ceremony after the FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2025 final match between France's Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Brazil's CR Flamengo in Al Rayyan, Qatar, on Dec. 17, 2025. Photo by Nikku/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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