Japan Golf Tour record winner Jumbo Ozaki dies at 78

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.

Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025

Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025

Jannik Sinner (ITA), professional tennis player on Sunday (Race day) during the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 at the Yas Marina Circuit on December 7, 2025 Photo by Antoine Lapeyre/ABACAPRESS.COM

Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025

Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025

Jannik Sinner (ITA), professional tennis player on Sunday (Race day) during the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 at the Yas Marina Circuit on December 7, 2025 Photo by Antoine Lapeyre/ABACAPRESS.COM

CALCIO - Altro - Gran Gala del Calcio 2025

CALCIO - Altro - Gran Gala del Calcio 2025

Demetrio Albertini Former Professional Player seen during the Gran Gala del Calcio 2025 Oscar del Calcio Awards AIC at Spazio Antologico East End Studios in Milan

Being Eddie Premiere - LA

Being Eddie Premiere - LA

HOLLYWOOD, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, USA - NOVEMBER 12: American professional basketball player Angel McCoughtry arrives at the Los Angeles Premiere Of Netflix's 'Being Eddie' held at the Netflix Tudum Theater on November 12, 2025 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

Being Eddie Premiere - LA

Being Eddie Premiere - LA

HOLLYWOOD, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, USA - NOVEMBER 12: American professional basketball player Angel McCoughtry arrives at the Los Angeles Premiere Of Netflix's 'Being Eddie' held at the Netflix Tudum Theater on November 12, 2025 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

6th Annual Unruly Halloween Party - LA

6th Annual Unruly Halloween Party - LA

American former professional basketball player Metta Sandiford-Artest (Metta World Peace, Ronald William Artest Jr.) arrives at the 6th Annual Unruly Halloween Party held at CBS Television City on October 25, 2025 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

6th Annual Unruly Halloween Party - LA

6th Annual Unruly Halloween Party - LA

American former professional basketball player Metta Sandiford-Artest (Metta World Peace, Ronald William Artest Jr.) arrives at the 6th Annual Unruly Halloween Party held at CBS Television City on October 25, 2025 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

6th Annual Unruly Halloween Party - LA

6th Annual Unruly Halloween Party - LA

American former professional basketball player Metta Sandiford-Artest (Metta World Peace, Ronald William Artest Jr.) arrives at the 6th Annual Unruly Halloween Party held at CBS Television City on October 25, 2025 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

China: Veteran Rescues Driver from Sinking Car in Jiangsu 2

On October 14, 2025, in Taizhou, Jiangsu, a retired soldier jumped into a river and smashed a car window with a brick to save a trapped driver, pulling them to safety as bystanders watched.

FIBA Eurobasket 2025

FIBA Eurobasket 2025

Finnish NBA professional basketball player Lauri Markkanen's (Utah Jazz) tattoo seen on his arm during the press conference during FIBA Eurobasket 2025 tournament in Riga, Latvia on September 8, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / HEIKKI SAUKKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Heikki Saukkomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

FIBA Eurobasket 2025

FIBA Eurobasket 2025

Finnish NBA professional basketball player Lauri Markkanen (Utah Jazz) at a press conference during FIBA Eurobasket 2025 tournament in Riga, Latvia on September 8, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / HEIKKI SAUKKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Heikki Saukkomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

FIBA Eurobasket 2025

FIBA Eurobasket 2025

Finnish NBA professional basketball player Lauri Markkanen (Utah Jazz) at a press conference during FIBA Eurobasket 2025 tournament in Riga, Latvia on September 8, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / HEIKKI SAUKKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Heikki Saukkomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

FIBA Eurobasket 2025

FIBA Eurobasket 2025

Finnish NBA professional basketball player Lauri Markkanen (Utah Jazz) at a press conference during FIBA Eurobasket 2025 tournament in Riga, Latvia on September 8, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / HEIKKI SAUKKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Heikki Saukkomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

FIBA Eurobasket 2025

FIBA Eurobasket 2025

Finnish NBA professional basketball player Lauri Markkanen (Utah Jazz) at a press conference during FIBA Eurobasket 2025 tournament in Riga, Latvia on September 8, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / HEIKKI SAUKKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Heikki Saukkomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

FIBA Eurobasket 2025

FIBA Eurobasket 2025

Finnish NBA professional basketball player Lauri Markkanen (Utah Jazz) at a press conference during FIBA Eurobasket 2025 tournament in Riga, Latvia on September 8, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / HEIKKI SAUKKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Heikki Saukkomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

FIBA Eurobasket 2025

FIBA Eurobasket 2025

Finnish NBA professional basketball player Lauri Markkanen (Utah Jazz) at a press conference during FIBA Eurobasket 2025 tournament in Riga, Latvia on September 8, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / HEIKKI SAUKKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Heikki Saukkomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

FIBA Eurobasket 2025

FIBA Eurobasket 2025

Finnish NBA professional basketball player Lauri Markkanen (Utah Jazz) at a press conference during FIBA Eurobasket 2025 tournament in Riga, Latvia on September 8, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / HEIKKI SAUKKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Heikki Saukkomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

FIBA Eurobasket 2025

FIBA Eurobasket 2025

Finnish NBA professional basketball player Lauri Markkanen (Utah Jazz) at a press conference during FIBA Eurobasket 2025 tournament in Riga, Latvia on September 8, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / HEIKKI SAUKKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Heikki Saukkomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

FIBA Eurobasket 2025

FIBA Eurobasket 2025

Finnish NBA professional basketball player Lauri Markkanen (Utah Jazz) at a press conference during FIBA Eurobasket 2025 tournament in Riga, Latvia on September 8, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / HEIKKI SAUKKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Heikki Saukkomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

FIBA Eurobasket 2025

FIBA Eurobasket 2025

Finnish NBA professional basketball player Lauri Markkanen (Utah Jazz) at a press conference during FIBA Eurobasket 2025 tournament in Riga, Latvia on September 8, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / HEIKKI SAUKKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Heikki Saukkomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

FIBA Eurobasket 2025

FIBA Eurobasket 2025

Finnish NBA professional basketball player Lauri Markkanen (Utah Jazz) at a press conference during FIBA Eurobasket 2025 tournament in Riga, Latvia on September 8, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / HEIKKI SAUKKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Heikki Saukkomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

FIBA Eurobasket 2025

FIBA Eurobasket 2025

Finnish NBA professional basketball player Lauri Markkanen (Utah Jazz) at a press conference during FIBA Eurobasket 2025 tournament in Riga, Latvia on September 8, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / HEIKKI SAUKKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Heikki Saukkomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

FIBA Eurobasket 2025

FIBA Eurobasket 2025

Finnish NBA professional basketball player Lauri Markkanen (Utah Jazz) at a press conference during FIBA Eurobasket 2025 tournament in Riga, Latvia on September 8, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / HEIKKI SAUKKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Heikki Saukkomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Shogi played with human pieces

Shogi played with human pieces

Professional shogi player Momoko Kato (top) gives instructions as a shogi board game with "human pieces" is played on April 15, 2023, in the northeastern Japan city of Tendo in Yamagata Prefecture, the largest producer in Japan of shogi pieces. High school students in armor or kimono moved on a 15-meter square shogi board under instructions from Kato and another shogi pro, Miran Nohara.

Shogi played with human pieces

Shogi played with human pieces

Professional shogi player Miran Nohara gives instructions as a shogi board game with "human pieces" is played on April 15, 2023, in the northeastern Japan city of Tendo in Yamagata Prefecture, the largest producer in Japan of shogi pieces. High school students in armor or kimono moved on a 15-meter square shogi board under instructions from Nohara and another shogi pro, Momoko Kato.

Ueda clinches Joo women's shogi title

Ueda clinches Joo women's shogi title

Professional shogi player Hatsumi Ueda speaks to journalists after completing a three-game sweep in the best-of-the-five series against defending champ Tomomi Kai for the Joo (queen) women's title in Tokyo on May 10, 2011.

1st Joo women's shogi title holder Yauchi

1st Joo women's shogi title holder Yauchi

Professional shogi player Rieko Yauchi smiles after beating Tomomi Kai in Game 4 of the best-of-five series for the newly created Joo (queen) women's title in Tokyo on May 14, 2008, becoming the first holder of the title.

1st woman to head Japan Shogi Association

1st woman to head Japan Shogi Association

Professional shogi player Ichiyo Shimizu, 56, speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on June 6, 2025, after being elected head of the Japan Shogi Association earlier in the day. A shogi pro in the women's category, Shimizu became the first woman to head the association, dating back over 100 years.

Holder of 5 women's shogi titles back to competition

Holder of 5 women's shogi titles back to competition

Professional shogi player Kana Fukuma, holder of five titles in the women's category, is pictured after beating Kei Kato in a round-robin match at the Hakurei women's championship in Takatsuki, Osaka, on Feb. 14, 2025. She returned to competition after being sidelined between Nov. 17, 2024, and Feb. 12, 2025, due to pregnancy.

Baseball: Giants' Maru hits for cycle

Baseball: Giants' Maru hits for cycle

Yoshihiro Maru of the Yomiuri Giants hits a two-run home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Yakult Swallows at Jingu Stadium in Tokyo on Aug. 19, 2025. Maru hit for the cycle during the game, becoming the 72nd player to achieve the feat in Nippon Professional Baseball history.

Baseball: Giants' Maru hits for cycle

Baseball: Giants' Maru hits for cycle

Yoshihiro Maru of the Yomiuri Giants hits for the cycle with an RBI triple in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Yakult Swallows at Jingu Stadium in Tokyo on Aug. 19, 2025. Maru become the 72nd player to hit for the cycle in Nippon Professional Baseball history.

Baseball: Giants' Maru hits for cycle

Baseball: Giants' Maru hits for cycle

Yoshihiro Maru (8) of the Yomiuri Giants reacts after hitting an RBI triple in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Yakult Swallows at Jingu Stadium in Tokyo on Aug. 19, 2025. With the triple, Maru became the 72nd player to hit for the cycle in Nippon Professional Baseball history.

Baseball: Giants' Maru hits for cycle

Baseball: Giants' Maru hits for cycle

Yoshihiro Maru (far L) of the Yomiuri Giants celebrates with teammates after hitting a two-run home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Yakult Swallows at Jingu Stadium in Tokyo on Aug. 19, 2025. Maru hit for the cycle during the game, becoming the 72nd player to achieve the feat in Nippon Professional Baseball history.

Baseball: Giants' Maru hits for cycle

Baseball: Giants' Maru hits for cycle

Yoshihiro Maru of the Yomiuri Giants strikes his signature pose following an interview after hitting for the cycle in a baseball game against the Yakult Swallows at Jingu Stadium in Tokyo on Aug. 19, 2025. Maru became the 72nd player to achieve the feat in Nippon Professional Baseball history.

Baseball: Giants' Maru hits for cycle

Baseball: Giants' Maru hits for cycle

Yoshihiro Maru of the Yomiuri Giants slides into third base head first as he hits an RBI triple in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Yakult Swallows at Jingu Stadium in Tokyo on Aug. 19, 2025. With the triple, Maru became the 72nd player to hit for the cycle in Nippon Professional Baseball history.

Baseball: Giants' Maru hits for cycle

Baseball: Giants' Maru hits for cycle

Combined photo shows Yoshihiro Maru of the Yomiuri Giants hitting (from L) a two-run home run in the first inning, a single in the third inning, a double in the fifth inning and an RBI triple in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Yakult Swallows at Jingu Stadium in Tokyo on Aug. 19, 2025. Maru became the 72nd player to hit for the cycle in Nippon Professional Baseball history.

Baseball: Giants' Maru hits for cycle

Baseball: Giants' Maru hits for cycle

Yoshihiro Maru (R) of the Yomiuri Giants is greeted by teammate Yuta Izuguchi after hitting a two-run home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Yakult Swallows at Jingu Stadium in Tokyo on Aug. 19, 2025. Maru hit for the cycle during the game, becoming the 72nd player to achieve the feat in Nippon Professional Baseball history.

Highest 2 Lowest Premiere - LA

Highest 2 Lowest Premiere - LA

American actor, television host, and former professional football player Terry Crews arrives at the Los Angeles Special Screening Of Apple Original Films And A24's 'Highest 2 Lowest' held at the Ted Mann Theater at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on August 13, 2025 in Miracle Mile, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

Highest 2 Lowest Premiere - LA

Highest 2 Lowest Premiere - LA

American actor, television host, and former professional football player Terry Crews arrives at the Los Angeles Special Screening Of Apple Original Films And A24's 'Highest 2 Lowest' held at the Ted Mann Theater at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on August 13, 2025 in Miracle Mile, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

Highest 2 Lowest Premiere - LA

Highest 2 Lowest Premiere - LA

American actor, television host, and former professional football player Terry Crews arrives at the Los Angeles Special Screening Of Apple Original Films And A24's 'Highest 2 Lowest' held at the Ted Mann Theater at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on August 13, 2025 in Miracle Mile, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

Leon Marchand Wins The Men's 200 Metres Individual Final - Singapore

Leon Marchand Wins The Men's 200 Metres Individual Final - Singapore

French-American former professional basketball player Tony Parker waits to award winner France's swimmer Leon Marchand with his gold medal on the podium of the men's 200m individual final at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore on 31 July 2025. Photo by Antoine Lapeyre/ABACAPRESS.COM

Leon Marchand Wins The Men's 200 Metres Individual Final - Singapore

Leon Marchand Wins The Men's 200 Metres Individual Final - Singapore

French-American former professional basketball player Tony Parker waits to award winner France's swimmer Leon Marchand with his gold medal on the podium of the men's 200m individual final at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore on 31 July 2025. Photo by Antoine Lapeyre/ABACAPRESS.COM

Leon Marchand Wins The Men's 200 Metres Individual Final - Singapore

Leon Marchand Wins The Men's 200 Metres Individual Final - Singapore

French-American former professional basketball player Tony Parker waits to award winner France's swimmer Leon Marchand with his gold medal on the podium of the men's 200m individual final at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore on 31 July 2025. Photo by Antoine Lapeyre/ABACAPRESS.COM

Leon Marchand Wins The Men's 200 Metres Individual Final - Singapore

Leon Marchand Wins The Men's 200 Metres Individual Final - Singapore

Winner France's swimmer Leon Marchand receives his gold medal from French-American former professional basketball player Tony Parker on the podium of the men's 200m individual final at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore on 31 July 2025. Photo by Antoine Lapeyre/ABACAPRESS.COM

Leon Marchand Wins The Men's 200 Metres Individual Final - Singapore

Leon Marchand Wins The Men's 200 Metres Individual Final - Singapore

Winner France's swimmer Leon Marchand receives his gold medal from French-American former professional basketball player Tony Parker on the podium of the men's 200m individual final at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore on 31 July 2025. Photo by Antoine Lapeyre/ABACAPRESS.COM

Leon Marchand Wins The Men's 200 Metres Individual Final - Singapore

Leon Marchand Wins The Men's 200 Metres Individual Final - Singapore

Winner France's swimmer Leon Marchand receives his gold medal from French-American former professional basketball player Tony Parker on the podium of the men's 200m individual final at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore on 31 July 2025. Photo by Antoine Lapeyre/ABACAPRESS.COM

Leon Marchand Wins The Men's 200 Metres Individual Final - Singapore

Leon Marchand Wins The Men's 200 Metres Individual Final - Singapore

Winner France's swimmer Leon Marchand receives his gold medal from French-American former professional basketball player Tony Parker on the podium of the men's 200m individual final at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore on 31 July 2025. Photo by Antoine Lapeyre/ABACAPRESS.COM

Leon Marchand Wins The Men's 200 Metres Individual Final - Singapore

Leon Marchand Wins The Men's 200 Metres Individual Final - Singapore

Winner France's swimmer Leon Marchand receives his gold medal from French-American former professional basketball player Tony Parker on the podium of the men's 200m individual final at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore on 31 July 2025. Photo by Antoine Lapeyre/ABACAPRESS.COM

Leon Marchand Wins The Men's 200 Metres Individual Final - Singapore

Leon Marchand Wins The Men's 200 Metres Individual Final - Singapore

Winner France's swimmer Leon Marchand receives his gold medal from French-American former professional basketball player Tony Parker on the podium of the men's 200m individual final at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore on 31 July 2025. Photo by Antoine Lapeyre/ABACAPRESS.COM