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Basketball: World Cup Asian qualifying

Japan's Rui Hachimura (C) smiles following a 123-70 victory over Qatar in a 2027 Basketball World Cup Asian qualifying second-phase match at Toyota Arena Tokyo on Aug. 31, 2026.

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Basketball: World Cup Asian qualifying

Japan's Rui Hachimura (R) passes the ball during the fourth quarter of a 2027 Basketball World Cup Asian qualifying second-phase match against Qatar at Toyota Arena Tokyo on Aug. 31, 2026.

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Basketball: World Cup Asian qualifying

Japan's Rui Hachimura lines up a three-pointer to score against Qatar during the second quarter of the second phase of Asian qualifying for the 2027 Basketball World Cup at Toyota Arena Tokyo on Aug. 31, 2026.

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Basketball: World Cup Asian qualifying

Japan's Rui Hachimura dunks against Qatar during the first quarter of the second phase of Asian qualifying for the 2027 Basketball World Cup at Toyota Arena Tokyo on Aug. 31, 2026. ==Kyodo

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Basketball: World Cup Asian qualifying

Japan's Rui Hachimura scores against Qatar during the first quarter of the second phase of Asian qualifying for the 2027 Basketball World Cup at Toyota Arena Tokyo on Aug. 31, 2026.

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Basketball: Rui Hachimura

Los Angeles Clippers forward Rui Hachimura (R) trains in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Aug. 26, 2026, before Japan faces Saudi Arabia in the second round of the 2027 Basketball World Cup Asian qualifier.

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Basketball: Rui Hachimura

Los Angeles Clippers forward Rui Hachimura trains in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Aug. 26, 2026, before Japan faces Saudi Arabia in the second round of the 2027 Basketball World Cup Asian qualifier.

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Basketball: Hachimura visits hometown Toyama

Los Angeles Clippers forward Rui Hachimura speaks during an event held in his hometown Toyama, central Japan, on Aug. 22, 2026.

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Basketball: Hachimura visits hometown Toyama

Los Angeles Clippers forward Rui Hachimura speaks during an event held in his hometown Toyama, central Japan, on Aug. 22, 2026.

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Basketball: Hachimura visits hometown Toyama

Los Angeles Clippers forward Rui Hachimura speaks during an event held in his hometown Toyama, central Japan, on Aug. 22, 2026.

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Basketball: Hachimura visits hometown Toyama

Los Angeles Clippers forward Rui Hachimura speaks during an event held in his hometown Toyama, central Japan, on Aug. 22, 2026.

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Basketball: Rui Hachimura

NBA star Rui Hachimura meets the press at Tokyo's Ariake Arena on Aug. 14, 2026, following a training session held ahead of men's basketball international friendlies against South Korea on Aug. 15 and Aug. 16. Hachimura of the Los Angeles Clippers recently expressed his intention to return to play for Japan.

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Basketball: Rui Hachimura

NBA star Rui Hachimura meets the press at Tokyo's Ariake Arena on Aug. 14, 2026, following a training session held ahead of men's basketball international friendlies against South Korea on Aug. 15 and Aug. 16. Hachimura of the Los Angeles Clippers recently expressed his intention to return to play for Japan.

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Basketball: Rui Hachimura

NBA star Rui Hachimura meets the press at Tokyo's Ariake Arena on Aug. 14, 2026, following a training session held ahead of men's basketball international friendlies against South Korea on Aug. 15 and Aug. 16. Hachimura of the Los Angeles Clippers recently expressed his intention to return to play for Japan.

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Basketball: Rui Hachimura

NBA star Rui Hachimura meets the press at Tokyo's Ariake Arena on Aug. 14, 2026, following a training session held ahead of men's basketball international friendlies against South Korea on Aug. 15 and Aug. 16. Hachimura of the Los Angeles Clippers recently expressed his intention to return to play for Japan.

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Basketball: Rui Hachimura

Japan's Rui Hachimura practices at Tokyo's Ariake Arena on Aug. 14, 2026, ahead of men's basketball international friendlies against South Korea on Aug. 15 and Aug. 16.

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Basketball: Rui Hachimura

Japan's Rui Hachimura (C) practices at Tokyo's Ariake Arena on Aug. 14, 2026, ahead of men's basketball international friendlies against South Korea on Aug. 15 and Aug. 16.

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Basketball: Rui Hachimura

Japan's Rui Hachimura practices at Tokyo's Ariake Arena on Aug. 14, 2026, ahead of men's basketball international friendlies against South Korea on Aug. 15 and Aug. 16.

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[Breaking News]Basketball: Hachimura meets press in Nagoya

NAGOYA, Japan, Aug. 6 Kyodo - NBA star Rui Hachimura speaks during a press conference at IG Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Aug. 6, 2026. Hachimura, who recently joined the Los Angeles Clippers, said he wants to play for Japan at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. (Kyodo)

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Basketball: Hachimura hosts young talent development project

NBA star Rui Hachimura (C) talks to young basketball players at IG Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Aug. 6, 2026. Hachimura invited young players to his Black Samurai Summit 2026 project to develop next-generation basketball talent.

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Basketball: Hachimura hosts young talent development project

NBA star Rui Hachimura (back, 2nd from L) speaks to young basketball players at IG Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Aug. 6, 2026. Hachimura invited young players to his Black Samurai Summit 2026 project to develop next-generation basketball talent.

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Basketball: Hachimura hosts young talent development project

NBA star Rui Hachimura (far L) speaks to young basketball players at IG Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Aug. 6, 2026. Hachimura invited young players to his Black Samurai Summit 2026 project to develop next-generation basketball talent.

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Basketball: Hachimura hosts young talent development project

NBA star Rui Hachimura (C) poses for a photo with young basketball players at IG Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Aug. 6, 2026. Hachimura invited young players to his Black Samurai 2026 training project to develop next-generation basketball talent.

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Basketball: Hachimura meets press in Nagoya

NBA star Rui Hachimura speaks during a press conference at IG Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Aug. 6, 2026. Hachimura, who recently joined the Los Angeles Clippers, said he wants to play for Japan at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

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Basketball: Hachimura meets press in Nagoya

NBA star Rui Hachimura speaks during a press conference at IG Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Aug. 6, 2026. Hachimura, who recently joined the Los Angeles Clippers, said he wants to play for Japan at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

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Basketball: Hachimura meets press in Nagoya

NBA star Rui Hachimura speaks during a press conference at IG Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Aug. 6, 2026. Hachimura, who recently joined the Los Angeles Clippers, said he wants to play for Japan at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

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Hachimura at basketball event in Kobe

NBA star Rui Hachimura speaks during a basketball event at Glion Arena Kobe in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on Aug. 5, 2026.

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Hachimura at basketball event in Kobe

NBA star Rui Hachimura speaks during a basketball event at Glion Arena Kobe in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on Aug. 5, 2026.

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Hachimura at basketball event in Kobe

NBA star Rui Hachimura speaks during a basketball event at Glion Arena Kobe in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on Aug. 5, 2026.

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Hachimura at basketball event in Kobe

NBA star Rui Hachimura speaks during a basketball event at Glion Arena Kobe in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on Aug. 5, 2026.

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Hachimura at basketball event in Kobe

NBA star Rui Hachimura poses during a basketball event at Glion Arena Kobe in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on Aug. 5, 2026.

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Hachimura at basketball event in Kobe

NBA star Rui Hachimura poses during a basketball event at Glion Arena Kobe in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on Aug. 5, 2026.

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Hachimura at basketball event in Kobe

NBA star Rui Hachimura poses during a basketball event at Glion Arena Kobe in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on Aug. 5, 2026.

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Hachimura at basketball event in Kobe

NBA star Rui Hachimura high-fives fans during a basketball event at Glion Arena Kobe in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on Aug. 5, 2026.

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Hachimura at basketball event in Kobe

NBA star Rui Hachimura gives a demonstration during a basketball event at Glion Arena Kobe in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on Aug. 5, 2026.

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Hachimura at basketball event in Kobe

NBA star Rui Hachimura (R) gives a demonstration during a basketball event at Glion Arena Kobe in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on Aug. 5, 2026.

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Basketball: Lakers' Hachimura

Rui Hachimura of the Los Angeles Lakers meets the press after an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets in New York on Feb. 3, 2026.

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Basketball: Lakers' Hachimura

Rui Hachimura of the Los Angeles Lakers meets the press after a practice session near Los Angeles on Jan. 11, 2026.

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World Top 10 Athletes In 2025

2. Carlos Alcaraz (Spain, tennis) Alcaraz finished as the year-end world No. 1 in 2025 after winning the French Open and US Open, collecting six Grand Slam titles so far. His remarkable year featured 71 wins and only nine losses, along with eight titles. This file photo taken on Sept. 7, 2025 shows Carlos Alcaraz of Spain posing with his trophy after winning the men's singles final match between Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Jannik Sinner of Italy at the 2025 US Open tennis championships in New York, the United States. Photo by Li Rui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Winter Scenery At Sayram Lake - Xinjiang

Tourists are seen by the Sayram Lake in Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Dec. 15, 2025. Photo by Xu Rui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Winter Scenery At Sayram Lake - Xinjiang

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 16, 2025 shows the Sayram Lake and snow mountain in Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Photo by Xu Rui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Winter Scenery At Sayram Lake - Xinjiang

Tourists have fun by the Sayram Lake in Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Dec. 16, 2025. Photo by Xu Rui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Golden Snub-Nosed Monkey - China

A golden snub-nosed monkey cub is pictured at the Zhouzhi National Nature Reserve in northwest China's Shaanxi Province, on December 11, 2025. Spanning the northern and southern slopes of the Qinling Mountains, the Zhouzhi National Nature Reserve is dedicated to protecting golden snub-nosed monkeys and other rare wildlife as well as their habitats. In recent years, the reserve has implemented multiple ecological restoration projects, leading to a steady increase in wildlife populations within the region. The population of golden snub-nosed monkeys here has expanded from over 1,200 to around 2,000. Photo by Shao Rui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Golden Snub-Nosed Monkey - China

A golden snub-nosed monkey cub is pictured at the Zhouzhi National Nature Reserve in northwest China's Shaanxi Province, on December 11, 2025. Spanning the northern and southern slopes of the Qinling Mountains, the Zhouzhi National Nature Reserve is dedicated to protecting golden snub-nosed monkeys and other rare wildlife as well as their habitats. In recent years, the reserve has implemented multiple ecological restoration projects, leading to a steady increase in wildlife populations within the region. The population of golden snub-nosed monkeys here has expanded from over 1,200 to around 2,000. Photo by Shao Rui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Golden Snub-Nosed Monkey - China

A golden snub-nosed monkey cub is pictured at the Zhouzhi National Nature Reserve in northwest China's Shaanxi Province, on December 11, 2025. Spanning the northern and southern slopes of the Qinling Mountains, the Zhouzhi National Nature Reserve is dedicated to protecting golden snub-nosed monkeys and other rare wildlife as well as their habitats. In recent years, the reserve has implemented multiple ecological restoration projects, leading to a steady increase in wildlife populations within the region. The population of golden snub-nosed monkeys here has expanded from over 1,200 to around 2,000. Photo by Shao Rui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Golden Snub-Nosed Monkey - China

A golden snub-nosed monkey cub is pictured at the Zhouzhi National Nature Reserve in northwest China's Shaanxi Province, on December 11, 2025. Spanning the northern and southern slopes of the Qinling Mountains, the Zhouzhi National Nature Reserve is dedicated to protecting golden snub-nosed monkeys and other rare wildlife as well as their habitats. In recent years, the reserve has implemented multiple ecological restoration projects, leading to a steady increase in wildlife populations within the region. The population of golden snub-nosed monkeys here has expanded from over 1,200 to around 2,000. Photo by Shao Rui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Golden Snub-Nosed Monkey - China

A golden snub-nosed monkey cub is pictured at the Zhouzhi National Nature Reserve in northwest China's Shaanxi Province, on December 11, 2025. Spanning the northern and southern slopes of the Qinling Mountains, the Zhouzhi National Nature Reserve is dedicated to protecting golden snub-nosed monkeys and other rare wildlife as well as their habitats. In recent years, the reserve has implemented multiple ecological restoration projects, leading to a steady increase in wildlife populations within the region. The population of golden snub-nosed monkeys here has expanded from over 1,200 to around 2,000. Photo by Shao Rui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Golden Snub-Nosed Monkey - China

A golden snub-nosed monkey cub is pictured at the Zhouzhi National Nature Reserve in northwest China's Shaanxi Province, on December 11, 2025. Spanning the northern and southern slopes of the Qinling Mountains, the Zhouzhi National Nature Reserve is dedicated to protecting golden snub-nosed monkeys and other rare wildlife as well as their habitats. In recent years, the reserve has implemented multiple ecological restoration projects, leading to a steady increase in wildlife populations within the region. The population of golden snub-nosed monkeys here has expanded from over 1,200 to around 2,000. Photo by Shao Rui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Golden Snub-Nosed Monkey - China

A golden snub-nosed monkey cub is pictured at the Zhouzhi National Nature Reserve in northwest China's Shaanxi Province, on December 11, 2025. Spanning the northern and southern slopes of the Qinling Mountains, the Zhouzhi National Nature Reserve is dedicated to protecting golden snub-nosed monkeys and other rare wildlife as well as their habitats. In recent years, the reserve has implemented multiple ecological restoration projects, leading to a steady increase in wildlife populations within the region. The population of golden snub-nosed monkeys here has expanded from over 1,200 to around 2,000. Photo by Shao Rui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Golden Snub-Nosed Monkey - China

A golden snub-nosed monkey cub is pictured at the Zhouzhi National Nature Reserve in northwest China's Shaanxi Province, on December 11, 2025. Spanning the northern and southern slopes of the Qinling Mountains, the Zhouzhi National Nature Reserve is dedicated to protecting golden snub-nosed monkeys and other rare wildlife as well as their habitats. In recent years, the reserve has implemented multiple ecological restoration projects, leading to a steady increase in wildlife populations within the region. The population of golden snub-nosed monkeys here has expanded from over 1,200 to around 2,000. Photo by Shao Rui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM