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Lebanon: Israel Carries Out Airstrikes Near Sidon

Israel carried out 2 airstrikes targeting alleged Hezbollah weapons warehouse locations near Sidon on Monday, February 19. Lebanese state-run National News Agency reported that "Israeli warplanes carried out strikes on the town of Ghaziyeh". The Israeli army said that the attack was in "response to to the explosion of an enemy drone, the wreckage of which was found near the Tiberias area this afternoon." This live footage shows smoke billowing as seen from Sidon.

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Golf: DeChambeau wins Dell Technologies

NORTON, United States, Sept. 4 Kyodo - Bryson DeChambeau of the United States reacts after sinking a par putt on the 18th hole during the final round of the Dell Technologies Championship at TPC Boston in Norton, Massachusetts, on Sept. 3, 2018. DeChambeau claimed his second straight FedEx Cup win.

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S. Korea's Lee Bo Mee wins Earth Mondahmin Cup golf tournament

SODEGAURA, Japan, June 26 Kyodo - South Korea's Lee Bo Mee holds up the winner's trophy after her victory in the Earth Mondahmin Cup golf tournament at Camellia Hills Country Club in Sodegaura, Chiba Prefecture, on June 26, 2016. Lee won the title for the second straight time with a 20-under, 268.

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Ski jumper Takanashi receives award from Hokkaido hometown

ASAHIKAWA, Japan - Japanese ski jumper Sara Takanashi (L), who won her second straight overall World Cup title for women's individual ski jumping this past season, receives an award honoring the achievement from her hometown of Kamikawa in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on March 27, 2014.

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Japan's Takanashi wins 2nd straight women's Cup jump

HINTERZARTEN, Germany - Japan's Sara Takanashi poses for photos after winning the women's ski jumping World Cup event in Hinterzarten, Germany, on Dec. 21, 2013. Takanashi, 17, captured her second straight World Cup victory with a winning total of 266.8 points after jumps of 101m and 105m.

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Japan's Takanashi wins 2nd straight women's Cup jump

HINTERZARTEN, Germany - Japan's Sara Takanashi (C) poses for photos on the podium after winning the women's ski jumping World Cup event in Hinterzarten, Germany, on Dec. 21, 2013. Takanashi, 17, captured her second straight World Cup victory with a winning total of 266.8 points after jumps of 101m and 105m.

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Japan's Takanashi wins 2nd straight women's Cup jump

HINTERZARTEN, Germany - Japan's Sara Takanashi smiles after winning the women's ski jumping World Cup event in Hinterzarten, Germany, on Dec. 21, 2013. Takanashi, 17, captured her second straight World Cup victory with a winning total of 266.8 points after jumps of 101m and 105m.

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Japan's Takanashi wins 2nd straight women's Cup jump

HINTERZARTEN, Germany - Japan's Sara Takanashi soars through the air at the women's ski jumping World Cup competition in Hinterzarten, Germany, on Dec. 21, 2013. Takanashi, 17, captured her second straight World Cup victory with a winning total of 266.8 points after jumps of 101m and 105m.

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Japan 4th in women's World Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Japan players celebrate after beating the United States in straight sets at the women's World Cup volleyball tournament in Tokyo on Nov. 18, 2011. Japan finished in fourth place while Italy won its second consecutive World Cup title.

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Inter win Coppa Italia

ROME, Italy - Inter Milan players celebrate their team's second straight Italian Cup title, and seventh overall, in Rome on May 29, 2011. Inter defeated Palermo 3-1 in the final.

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Inter win Coppa Italia

ROME, Italy - Inter Milan defender Yuto Nagatomo (L) dribbles in the first half of the Italian Cup final against Palermo in Rome on May 29, 2011. Inter captured the second straight cup title with a 3-1 victory.

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Inter win Coppa Italia

ROME, Italy - Inter Milan players celebrate their team's second straight Italian Cup title, and seventh overall, in Rome on May 29, 2011. Inter defeated Palermo 3-1 in the final.

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Inter win Coppa Italia

ROME, Italy - Inter Milan defender Yuto Nagatomo (3rd from L) lifts the cup to celebrate the team's second straight, seventh overall, Italian Cup title with teammates in Rome on May 29, 2011. Inter defeated Palermo 3-1 in the final.

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Ski jumping HBC Cup

SAPPORO, Japan - Daiki Ito makes a 139-meter jump for a score of 149.7 points on the K-120 Okurayama hill in Sapporo, Hokkaido, on Jan. 10, 2011. Ito made the longest jump in the four-man final, winning his second straight HBC Cup ski jumping title.

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Veteran Funaki soars to victory

SAPPORO, Japan - Veteran Kazuyoshi Funaki celebrates after winning the Snow Brand Megmilk Cup ski jumping meet at Miyanomori hill in Sapporo on Jan. 3, 2011. The Nagano Olympic large hill champion won his second straight national event.

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Veteran Funaki soars to victory

SAPPORO, Japan - Veteran Kazuyoshi Funaki soars to win the Snow Brand Megmilk Cup ski jumping meet at Miyanomori hill in Sapporo on Jan. 3, 2011. The Nagano Olympic large hill champion won his second straight national event.

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Canadian freestyle skier Jennifer Heil

TOKYO, Japan - This December 2009 file photo shows Jennifer Heil of Canada competing in the women's moguls at the season's first World Cup competition in Finland. Heil will try to grab a second straight Olympic gold medal in the sport during the upcoming Winter Games in her homeland.

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Japan takes bronze, Brazil wins World Grand Champions Cup

NAGOYA, Japan - Japan's Tatsuya Fukuzawa spikes the ball against Brazil's Rodrigo Santana (14) and Bruno Mossa Rezende during the second set of their match in the World Grand Champions Cup at Nippongaishi Hall in Nagoya on Nov. 23, 2009. Japan had to settle for the bronze medal as Brazil crushed the hosts in straight sets to successfully defend its World Grand Champions Cup title.

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Table Tennis: Fukuhara crashes out of Ogimura Cup

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Ai Fukuhara leaves the court after she was handed a straight-sets defeat by Jiang Huajun of Hong Kong in the women's singles second round at the Ogimura Cup Japan Open held at Yokohama Cultural Gymnasium on May 24. World No. 13 Fukuhara was the only Japanese woman who had advanced past the first round.

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Uemura grabs 2nd World Cup skiing title this season

MARIANSKE LAZNE, Czech Republic - Japan's Aiko Uemura poses for photographers after winning the women's duals moguls final in Marianske Lazne, the Czech Republic on March 1 for her second straight World Cup title of the season.

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Uemura grabs 2nd World Cup skiing title this season

MARIANSKE LAZNE, Czech Republic - Japan's Aiko Uemura (C) lifts her hand in celebration on the medals podium after grabbing the women's duals moguls gold in Marianske Lazne, the Czech Republic on March 1 for her second straight World Cup victory of the season.

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Japan swept aside by Italy at Women's World Cup

OSAKA, Japan - Japanese volleyball players look downcast after suffering the team's second loss at the Women's World Cup at Namihaya Dome in Osaka on Nov. 7 after being swept aside in straight sets by European champion Italy. Italy won 25-18, 25-19, 25-14.

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Hakuho zeroes in on summer title as Asashoryu crashes

TOKYO, Japan - Promotion-chasing ozeki Hakuho (L) zeroes in on his second straight Emperor's Cup and moves a step closer to realizing his yokozuna dream by blowing away Kotomitsuki at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan on May 25.

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Former Japan captain Miyamoto sets off for Salzburg

OSAKA, Japan - Former Japan captain and Gamba Osaka defender Tsuneyasu Miyamoto speaks with reporters prior to departure from Kansai International Airport for Austria on Jan. 7 to join new club SV Salzburg. Miyamoto captained Japan at the 2002 World Cup and 2006 World Cup in Germany and also skippered the national team to a second straight Asian Cup triumph in China three years ago.

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China wins 2nd straight Thomas Cup title

TOKYO, Japan - World No. 1 Lin Dan of China holds up the Thomas Cup while posing with teammates after winning China's second straight Thomas Cup men's world team badminton title and sixth overall in Tokyo on May 7.

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Miyazato poised to defend World Cup title

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese star golfer Ai Miyazato (R) speaks during a news conference at a Tokyo hotel on Jan. 10 with fellow 20-year-old golfer Sakura Yokomine (L) about their participation in the women's World Cup of Golf on Jan. 20-22 in South Africa. Miyazato, who won the inaugural women's World Cup with Rui Kitada, expressed confidence that Japan will win its second straight Women's World Cup.

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Slutskaya wins Grand Prix at Cup of Russia

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia - World champion Irina Slutskaya of Russia gives her free skate performance at the Cup of Russia in St. Petersburg on Nov. 26. Slutskaya topped the field for the second straight day and breezed to her second Grand Prix victory this season, adding to her triumph at the Cup of China three weeks ago.

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(1)Japan wallops Ukraine to win 2nd straight World Cup

CLERMONT-FERRAND, France - Members of the Japanese women's wrestling team pose for photos after winning their second straight World Cup title and fourth overall with a rout of Ukraine in the final in Clermont-Ferrand on May 21.

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(2)Japan wallops Ukraine to win 2nd straight World Cup

CLERMONT-FERRAND, France - Kyoko Hamaguchi, a member of the Japanese women's wrestling team, celebrates with her father ''Animal'' Hamaguchi after the team won its second straight World Cup title and fourth overall with a rout of Ukraine in the final in Clermont-Ferrand on May 21.

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Higashi defends TVh Cup title

SAPPORO, Japan - Akira Higashi soars through the air to win his second straight title at the TVh Cup ski jumping meet in Sapporo on Feb. 12.

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(2) Admire Groove wins 2nd straight Queen Elizabeth Cup

KYOTO, Japan - Yutaka Take, who jockeyed defending champion Admire Groove, waves at fans after claiming a second straight victory at the Queen Elizabeth Cup at Kyoto Racecourse on Nov. 14.

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(1)Admire Groove wins 2nd straight Queen Elizabeth Cup

KYOTO, Japan - Defending champion Admire Groove charges down the final straight to claim a second straight victory at the Queen Elizabeth Cup at Kyoto Racecourse on Nov. 14.

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Mogi edges out Fudo for Munsingwear Ladies victory

INABE, Japan - Hiromi Mogi smiles with her cup in hands after winning the Munsingwear Ladies Tokai Classic at Ryosen Golf Club in Mie Prefecture on Sept. 19. The second-year pro made five birdies and a bogey for her second straight 4-under-par 68 to edge Japan's top player Yuri Fudo by one shot with a three-day total of 14-under 202.

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Asashoryu falls to 2nd straight loss

NAGOYA, Japan - Yokozuna Asashoryu (L) saw his title hopes for a fourth consecutive Emperor's Cup dented on July 15 when he fell to his second straight defeat in a bout with Wakanosato in the day's finale at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.

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Asashoryu meets press day after winning spring sumo

OSAKA, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Asashoryu of Mongolia poses for photos against the backdrop of a cherry tree in Osaka on March 29, one day after clinching his second straight Emperor's Cup at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament with a spotless 15-0 record.

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(4)Asashoryu goes undefeated at spring sumo

OSAKA, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu (R) kisses his daughter after winning his second straight Emperor's Cup with a spotless 15-0 record in the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka March 28. At right is his wife.

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(3)Asashoryu goes undefeated at spring sumo

OSAKA, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu, with his wife (R) and child, is congratulated by supporters after clinching his second straight Emperor's Cup with a spotless 15-0 record on the final day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka March 28.

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(2)Asashoryu goes undefeated at spring sumo

OSAKA, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu (L) is awarded the Emperor's Cup after clinching his second straight tourney with a spotless 15-0 record by defeating ozeki Chiyotaikai on the final day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka March 28.

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Asashoryu goes undefeated at spring sumo

OSAKA, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu (back) defeats ozeki Chiyotaikai to clinch his second straight Emperor's Cup with a spotless 15-0 record on the final day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka March 28.

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Izawa sets early pace at Token Homemate Cup

TADO, Japan - Toshimitsu Izawa kicks off his bid for a second straight money title by carding a 7-under-par 64 to take a share of the first-round lead at the season-opening Token Homemate Cup at Token Tado Country Club Nagoya in Mie Prefecture on March 25.

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Admire Groove wins at Queen Elizabeth Cup

KYOTO, Japan - Second favorite Admire Groove (L) romps to victory to give jockey Yutaka Take an unprecedented third straight Queen Elizabeth Cup crown at Kyoto Racecourse on Nov. 16. Top favorite Still In Love (14) came in second by a nose.

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Invincible Fudo wins Munsingwear Ladies golf

INABE, Japan - Yuri Fudo holds her cup with a broad smile after claiming a one-stroke victory in the Munsingwear Ladies Tokai Classic in Mie Prefecture on Sept. 21. It was the 26-year-old Fudo's second straight victory and her seventh overall tour title in the current season.

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Lee wins Saishunkan Ladies for 2nd straight victory

KIMAMOTO, Japan - Lee Ji Hee of South Korea holds up the winners' cup after winning the 60 million yen Saishunkan Ladies at the Kumamoto Kuko Country Club on April 20. It was the 24-year-old Seoul native's second straight victory following last week's Promise Ladies.

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Okabe captures SBC Cup ski jumping national c'ship crown+

HAKUBA, Japan - Nagano Olympic gold medalist Takanobu Okabe came from behind to clinch his second straight national title by winning the SBC Cup ski jumping meet at Hakuba, Nagano Prefecture on Feb. 16. Despite poor visibility due to heavy snow, Okabe produced the best results of the day in moving into second after a jump of 116.5 meters and sewing up his third national title with a second effort of just 112 meters at the K-120 large hill.

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(2)Ozeki Asashoryu wins 2nd straight title

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian ozeki Asashoryu wipes away a tear beside the ring after capturing his second straight Emperor's Cup with a 13-1 record Jan. 25, beating sekiwake Kotomitsuki at the 15-day New Year's Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan.

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Asashoryu zeroes in on yokozuna, Emperor's Cup double

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian ozeki Asashoryu pushes No. 7 maegashira Shimotori out of the ring on the 12th day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 23. Asashoryu leads the 15-day competition at 11-1, moving closer to a second straight Emperor's Cup and promotion to grand champion.

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Katayama moves 6 strokes clear at Nippon Series

TOKYO, Japan - Overnight leader Shingo Katayama watches his put during the third round of the season-ending Nippon Series JT Cup at Tokyo Yomiuri Country Club on Dec. 7. Katayama carded his second straight 4-under-par 66 to open up a six-shot lead over closest challenger Masashi ''Jumbo'' Ozaki.

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Dokic advances into Toyota Princess Cup semis

TOKYO, Japan - No. 2 seed Jelena Dokic beats seventh-seeded Thai Tamarine Tanasugarn 6-3, 6-1 to stay on course for her second straight Toyota Princess title at Ariake Tennis Forest Park in Tokyo on Sept. 20.

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Russia continues media shutout at training camp

SHIMIZU, Japan - Russia train May 27 in Shimizu, Shizuoka Prefecture, banning the Japanese media for a second straight day from observing the sessions at their World Cup training base. The Russians, who will play Japan on June 9 in Yokohama, have allowed only Russian journalists access to training sessions since arriving in the prefecture May 25. (2002 World Cup)

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Dokic beats Sanchez-Vicario to win Princess Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Yugoslavia's Jelena Dokic celebrates after defeating Spanish veteran Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario in straight sets in the final of the Toyota Princess Cup to clinch the second title of her career at Ariake Tennis Forest Park in Tokyo on Sept. 23.