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Baseball: Angels vs. Padres

Los Angeles Angels starter Shohei Ohtani (17) reacts after allowing a two-run double by Jake Cronenworth of the San Diego Padres in the fourth inning of a baseball game at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on July 4, 2023. Manny Machado (13) scored together with Xander Bogaerts.

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World Baseball Classic

Cuba teammates greet Roel Santos (1), who scored the opening run on a bases-loaded walk in the first inning of a World Baseball Classic semifinal game against the United States in Miami, Florida, on March 19, 2023.

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Japan's Okada fails to win medal in women's snowboard halfpipe

SOCHI, Russia - Rana Okada of Japan waits for the results after finishing her second run in the women's snowboard halfpipe final during the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 12, 2014. Okada banged out a mark of 85.50 to move into third and appeared to be heading for the podium with just two riders left, until Australia's Torah Bright scored 91.50 and pushed Okada into fourth.

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MLB World Series

ST. LOUIS, United States - Boston Red Sox reliever Junichi Tazawa (back) is pictured after allowing a two-run double by St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Matt Holliday during the seventh inning of Game 3 of the Major League Baseball World Series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri, on Oct. 26, 2013. The Boston's Matt Carpenter, who scored from second base, is seen in front. The Cardinals scored to win a 5-4 sayonara victory to lead the series 2-1.

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MLB World Series

ST. LOUIS, United States - Boston Red Sox reliever Junichi Tazawa is pictured after allowing a two-run double by St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Matt Holliday (L) during the seventh inning of Game 3 of the Major League Baseball World Series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri, on Oct. 26, 2013. The Cardinals scored to win a 5-4 sayonara victory to lead the series 2-1.

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ML World Series

BOSTON, United States - St. Louis Cardinals starter Adam Wainwright (back) is pictured after allowing a three-run double by Boston Red Sox infielder Mike Napoli during the first inning of Game 1 of the Major League Baseball World Series at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 23, 2013. Red Sox runners David Ortiz, Dustin Pedroia (R in front) and Jacoby Ellsbury (2nd from R in front) scored. At L in front is the next batter Jonny Gomes. The Red Sox won 8-1 to lead the series 1-0.

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Brewers' Aoki against Pirates

PITTSBURGH, United States - Milwaukee Brewers leadoff man Norichika Aoki hits an infield single during the fifth inning of a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on May 14, 2013. Aoki went 3-for-6 and scored a run in the Brewers' 4-3, 12-inning loss.

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Ex-gov. Hashimoto wins Osaka mayoral election

OSAKA, Japan - Winners of the Osaka mayoral and gubernatorial elections, respectively, former Osaka Gov. Toru Hashimoto (R) and his political ally Ichiro Matsui pose with a cake provided by their supporters in Osaka on the night of Nov. 27, 2011, after their victories in the double election. Hashimoto scored a landslide victory over incumbent Kunio Hiramatsu in Japan's second-largest business center, winning support for his proposal to establish an Osaka metropolitan government with an administrative structure similar to Tokyo's. Matsui will fill the governor's post which Hashimoto vacated in order to run for mayor.

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Ex-gov. Hashimoto wins Osaka mayoral election

OSAKA, Japan - Winners of the Osaka mayoral and gubernatorial elections, respectively, former Osaka Gov. Toru Hashimoto (front L) and political ally Ichiro Matsui, shake hands while celebrating their victories in the double election in Osaka on the night of Nov. 27, 2011. Matsui will fill the governor's post which Hashimoto vacated in order to run for mayor. Hashimoto scored a landslide victory over incumbent Kunio Hiramatsu in Japan's second-largest business center, winning support for his proposal to establish an Osaka metropolitan government with an administrative structure similar to Tokyo's.

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Rangers' Uehara vs. Angels

ANAHEIM, United States - Koji Uehara of the Texas Rangers pitches in a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on Sept. 26, 2011. Uehara took the mound during the sixth inning with the bases loaded, two outs and after the Angels scored two runs, and escaped the inning without allowing a run. The Rangers won the game 4-3.

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Japan win Women's World Cup soccer

FRANKFURT, Germany - Captain Homare Sawa (front R) and other Japan players run in celebration after Sawa scored in extra time of the Women's World Cup Soccer final against the United States in Frankfurt, Germany, on July 17, 2011. After Sawa's scoring led to a 2-2 draw, Japan won on penalties 3-1 in its first Women's World Cup victory.

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Athletics' Matsui scores 1,500th run

OAKLAND, United States - Oakland Athletics designated hitter Hideki Matsui hits an RBI double in the third inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, California, on May 1, 2011. Matsui scored the 1,500th run of his career spanning across Japan and the United States in a 7-2 victory.

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Ichiro goes 2-for-3, scores 1,000th run in major leagues

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki rounds first base after doubling in the fifth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels on June 5, 2010, at Safeco Field in Seattle. Ichiro went 2-for-3 and also scored his 1,000th run in the major leagues.

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Ichiro scores 1,000th run in major leagues

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki hits a double in the first inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels on June 5, 2010, at Safeco Field in Seattle. Ichiro went 2-for-3 and also scored his 1,000th run in the major leagues.

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Ichiro scores 1,000th run in major leagues

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki hits a double in the fifth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels on June 5, 2010, at Safeco Field in Seattle. Ichiro went 2-for-3 and also scored his 1,000th run in the major leagues.

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Cubs' Fukudome 1-5 against Pirates

CHICAGO, United States - This sequence shows Chicago Cubs right fielder Kosuke Fukudome jumping up and catching a liner off Ross Ohlendorf of the Pirates and returning the ball to prevent a run, with one out and runners at first and second in the seventh inning of a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field in Chicago on May 16, 2010. Fukudome went 1-for-5 with a run scored in the Cubs' 4-3 win against the Pirates.

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Cubs' Fukudome 1-5 against Pirates

CHICAGO, United States - Chicago Cubs right fielder Kosuke Fukudome takes a jumping catch off a liner by Ross Ohlendorf of the Pirates, with one out and runners at first and second in the seventh inning of a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field in Chicago on May 16, 2010. Fukudome went 1-for-5 with a run scored in the Cubs' 4-3 win against the Pirates.

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Cubs' Fukudome 1-5 against Pirates

CHICAGO, United States - Chicago Cubs outfielder Kosuke Fukudome (C) returns to home for a 3-3 tie in the seventh inning of a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field in Chicago on May 16, 2010. Fukudome went 1-for-5 with a run scored in the Cubs' 4-3 win against the Pirates.

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Cubs' Fukudome 1-5 against Pirates

CHICAGO, United States - Chicago Cubs outfielder Kosuke Fukudome singles to right in the seventh inning of a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field in Chicago on May 16, 2010. Fukudome went 1-for-5 with a run scored in the Cubs' 4-3 win against the Pirates.

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Ichiro goes 2-for-4 against Yankees

NEW YORK, United States -Ichiro Suzuki hits a single to center in the third inning of a game against the Seattle Mariners at Yankee Stadium on June 30. He went 2-for-4 with three stolen bases and a run scored as the Mariners lost the game 8-5.

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Lotte pitcher Naruse shines in victory over Hanshin

KOSHIEN, Japan - Lotte Marines lefty Yoshihisa Naruse pitches against the Hanshin Tigers during a game at Koshien Stadium in Hyogo Prefecture on May 26. Naruse threw two scoreless innings from the sixth inning before his club scored a go-ahead run in the ninth and final inning in a 3-2 victory.

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Iwamura, Ichiro get one hit each as D-Rays beat Mariners

SEATTLE, United States - Tampa Bay Devil Rays third baseman Akinori Iwamura hits a single to left in the first inning of a game against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field on Sept. 15. Iwamura went 1-for-4 with a walk and a run scored in the team's 6-2 win over the Mariners. (MLB)

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H. Matsui connects for 2-run blast in Yankees win

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui hits a two-run homer in the sixth inning of a game against the Pittsburg Pirates on June 8, as the Yankees scored a 5-4 walk-off win.

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Winter Asian Games: Kokubo wins snowboard halfpipe gold medal

CHANGCHUN, China - Japan's Kazuhiro Kokubo won the men's snowboard halfpipe gold medal at the Winter Asian Games in China on Jan. 30. Kokubo, who captured the silver at the world championships in Arosa, Switzerland, earlier this month, scored 44.5 points in his first run at Jilin Beida Lake Skiing Site.

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Nakashima wins Kissmark Cup women's halfpipe event

SAPPORO, Japan - Turin Olympian Shiho Nakashima is in action during the women's halfpipe event at the Kissmark Cup snowboarding competition at the Makomanai ski course in Sapporo on Jan. 6. Nakashima, who finished ninth at the Turin Olympics in 2006, scored 33.7 points on her first run to win the title.

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Ichiro singles twice as Mariners tame Rangers

SEATTLE, United States - Ichiro Suzuki went 2-for-3, scored twice and drove in his first run of the season to contribute in the Seattle Mariners' 9-6 victory over the Texas Rangers at Safeco Field on April 8. (MLB)

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(15)Japan vs N. Korea qualifier

SAITAMA, Japan - North Korean players run in celebration after defender Nam Song Chol (R) scored an equalizer in the second half of their World Cup Asian zone final-round qualifier against Japan at Saitama Stadium 2002 on Feb. 9.

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Mets' Matsui scores team's final run

MONTREAL, Canada - New York Mets' shortstop Kazuo Matsui singled up the middle in the seventh inning and scored his team's final run against the Montreal Expos at Olympic Stadium on July 27 as the Mets came from behind to beat the Expos 4-2.

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Matsui gets first hit in 3 games

BOSTON, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui singles to center in the third inning against the Boston Red Sox on July 27. Matsui got his first hit in three games with a pair of RBIs and scored a run but the Yankees lost the game 6-4. (MLB)

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Suzuki scores 2 hits with a run against Rangers

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki runs to third base on the way to scoring a run from second on an Edgar Martinez single in the sixth inning against the Texas Rangers in Seattle on April 13. Suzuki went 2-for-6, bagged two stolen bases and scored a run in the Mariners victory 4-3 over the Rangers in 13 innings. (MLB)

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Ichiro held hitless

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle's right-fielder Ichiro Suzuki jumps to catch a big fly hit by New York's infielder Derek Jeter in the top of the first at Safeco Field on Aug. 16. Ichiro was held hitless for the first time in eight games, although he collected a pair of walks and scored Seattle's first run. The Mariners were overpowered 9-3 by the Yankees. (MLB)

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Shinjo lays down a bunt for a single

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - San Francisco Giants' Tsuyoshi Shinjo bunts aboard in the second inning July 15 against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Pacific Bell Park. He also scored a run as the Giants rolled to a 6-3 victory. (MLB)

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Ichiro doubles twice, but Oakland routs Seattle 13-2

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki hits a double in the third inning against the Oakland Athletics at Safeco Field on June 24. Ichiro hit back-to-back doubles and scored a run to go 2-for-2, raising his American League-leading batting average, but the Mariners still lost 13-2 to the Athletics. (MLB)

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(2)Spain vs Ireland

SUWON, South Korea - Spain players run to congratulate Fernando Morientes (R) who scored in the 8th minute of their second-round match against Ireland at Suwon World Cup Stadium on June 16. (World Cup 2002)

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Shinjo singles three times

PHOENIX, United States - San Francisco Giants outfielder Tsuyoshi Shinjo singles to center in the fourth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix on May 22. Shinjo singled three times and scored a run to extend his hitting streak to seven games as the Giants romped 12-5 over the Diamondbacks.(MLB)

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Shinjo hit by pitch

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - San Francisco Giants outfielder Tsuyoshi Shinjo is hit by a pitch in the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers on April 11. He went 1-for-3 and scored a run, but the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Giants 4-3. (MLB)

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Ichiro hits single against White Sox

PEORIA, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki hits a single to left in the fourth inning of a preseason game against the Chicago White Sox in Peoria on March 13. Ichiro went 2-for 4, scored a run and drove in another as the Mariners beat the White Sox 11-4. (MLB)

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Uemura short of medal

SALT LAKE CITY, United States - Japan's Aiko Uemura smiles with her mother Keiko after finishing sixth in the women's moguls event at the Olympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City on Feb. 9. ''If I had held my speed a little, I might have scored higher but I didn't want to just play it safe. I made some mistakes, yes, but I'm not sorry and I'm satisfied,'' the 22-year-old Japanese favorite said immediately after her run at Deer Valley Resort.

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Ichiro held to 1 hit as Toronto beats Seattle

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki hits an infield single Aug. 9 for his only hit of the day. He also scored a run in the ninth inning, but the Toronto Blue Jays held on to edge the Mariners 6-5 and avoid being swept in the three game series at Safeco Field. (MLB)

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Ichiro hits single against Rockies

DENVER, United States - Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki hits a single to center in the second inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on June 12. Ichiro went 1-for-5 and scored a run as the Mariners won the game 10-9. (MLB)

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Ichiro hits single in Mariners-Rangers game

ARLINGTON, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki singles up the middle in the seventh inning against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas, on April 7. Ichiro went 2-for-5 and scored a run as the Mariners won 6-5.

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Ichiro homers against Rangers

ARLINGTON, United States - Outfielder Ichiro Suzuki hits a two-run homer in the 10th inning in the game between his Seattle Mariners and the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas, on April 6. Suzuki, who hit his first homer in the major leagues, went 4-for-6 with two runs scored and two RBIs as the Mariners won 9-7 in 10 innings.

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Ichiro greeted by Mariners coaching staff

SEATTLE, United States - Japanese outfielder Ichiro Suzuki (C) smiles as he is greeted by Seattle Mariners coaching staff after their regular season opener against the Oakland Athletics at Safeco Field in Seattle on April 2. Ichiro was 2-for-5 and scored a run in his major league debut in the Mariners' 5-4 victory.

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Shinjo gets RBI double in Mets preseason win

JUPITER, United States - Tsuyoshi Shinjo doubles home a run in the sixth inning of the New York Mets preseason game with the St. Louis Cardinals on March 24. The former Hanshin Tigers' outfielder was 2-for-4 with two RBIs and a run scored as the Mets defeated St. Louis 9-0.

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Ichiro out at 2nd in Seattle win over Anaheim

PEORIA, United States - Seattle's Ichiro Suzuki (51) is called out at second after singling to left in the third inning of a preseason game between the Mariners and the Anaheim Angels in Peoria, Arizona, on March 16. Ichiro was 2-for-4 and scored a run as the Mariners won the game 7-6.

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Bonds homers in exhibition baseball series

TOKOROZAWA, Japan - Barry Bonds of the San Francisco Giants hits a three-run homer in the fourth inning of an exhibition game between the major league and Japanese all-stars at Seibu Dome in Saitama Prefecture on Nov. 11. The major leaguers scored eight runs in the fourth and went on to win the game 13-5 for their fourth victory of the eight-game series against two defeats with one tie.

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Baseball: Opening Day in major leagues

Chicago Cubs players react after the team scored the go-ahead run in the fifth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers on Opening Day at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 7, 2022.

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Olympics: Ayumu Hirano wins men's snowboard Olympic gold for Japan

Ayumu Hirano wrote his name in Japanese sporting history on Friday when he won the country's first-ever snowboard Olympic gold medal, taking the men's halfpipe title at the Beijing Games. Hirano scored 96.00 points in his third run with a spectacular display that included a triple cork 1440, enough to separate him from Australian Scotty James who finished in the silver position with 92.50 at Genting Snow Park. Hirano won snowboard halfpipe silver at the 2014 and 2018 Games, then switched to skateboard and qualified for the Tokyo Olympics before this triumphant return to his roots. "It hasn't sunk in yet but finally one of my childhood dreams has come true," said Hirano. "I couldn't end without getting this one, I gave everything." "Having been able to deliver my run was most satisfying thing, since that was my goal," said Ayumu, after nailing triple corks in all of his runs.

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(15)Japan vs N. Korea qualifier

SAITAMA, Japan - North Korean players run in celebration after defender Nam Song Chol (R) scored an equalizer in the second half of their World Cup Asian zone final-round qualifier against Japan at Saitama Stadium 2002 on Feb. 9. (Kyodo)

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Nakashima wins Kissmark Cup women's halfpipe event

SAPPORO, Japan - Turin Olympian Shiho Nakashima is in action during the women's halfpipe event at the Kissmark Cup snowboarding competition at the Makomanai ski course in Sapporo on Jan. 6. Nakashima, who finished ninth at the Turin Olympics in 2006, scored 33.7 points on her first run to win the title. (Kyodo)