Hakuho blasts Endo at New Year sumo tournament

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho of Mongolia (L) pushes third-ranked maegashira Endo out of the ring on the sixth day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 16, 2015. Hakuho, who is aiming for his 33rd career title to surpass sumo legend Taiho for the most championships ever, remains unbeaten.

Hakuho blasts Endo at New Year sumo tournament

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho of Mongolia (R) pushes third-ranked maegashira Endo out of the ring on the sixth day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 16, 2015. Hakuho, who is aiming for his 33rd career title to surpass sumo legend Taiho for the most championships ever, remains unbeaten.

Harumafuji wins 6th career title

FUKUOKA, Japan - Yokozuna Harumafuji (C) poses with his family and supporters after winning his sixth career title at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka Prefecture on Nov. 24, 2013.

Harumafuji wins 6th career title

FUKUOKA, Japan - Yokozuna Harumafuji (back) beats rival Hakuho to win his sixth career title at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka Prefecture on Nov. 24, 2013.

Harumafuji wins 6th career title

FUKUOKA, Japan - Yokozuna Harumafuji (facing) beats rival Hakuho to win his sixth career title at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka Prefecture on Nov. 24, 2013.

Oda wins ANA Open

KITAHIROSHIMA, Japan - Japan's Komei Oda holds the victor's trophy after winning the ANA Open at Sapporo Golf Club's Wattsu Course in Hokkaido on Sept. 22, 2013. Oda closed at 15-under 273 to capture his first title of the season and sixth of his career.

Asashoryu still on top at autumn sumo tourney

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu quickly pulls down Aminishiki, taking his record to a spotless 6-0 on the sixth day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sept. 18, 2009. Asashoryu, who is seeking his 24th career title and first in three meets, shares the lead with two others at the 15-day meet.

Matsuzaka gets win as Boston nears World Series title

DENVER, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka (C) is about to leave the mound after issuing back-to-back walks with one out in the sixth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on Oct. 27. Matsuzaka hurled 5-1/3 effective innings and delivered his first career hit in the major leagues to help the Red Sox beat the Rockies 10-5 and move within a win of claiming the World Series title. (MLB)

Asashoryu keeps his hope alive

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu (R) dismantles Chiyotaikai to keep his hopes alive for a record-tying sixth consecutive title and 14th career Emperor's Cup at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 24.

Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

Grand champion Terunofuji (L) beats ozeki Takakeisho on the final day of the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 28, 2021. Terunofuji clinched his sixth career top-division title with a 15-0 record.

Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

Grand champion Terunofuji (L) beats ozeki Takakeisho on the final day of the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 28, 2021. Terunofuji clinched his sixth career top-division title with a 15-0 record.

Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

Grand champion Terunofuji (R) clinches his sixth career top-division title with a win over Abi on the 14th day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Nov. 27, 2021, at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan.

Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

Grand champion Terunofuji (R) clinches his sixth career top-division title with a win over Abi on the 14th day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Nov. 27, 2021, at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan.

Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

Grand champion Terunofuji (R) clinches his sixth career top-division title with a win over Abi on the 14th day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Nov. 27, 2021, at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan.

Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

Grand champion Terunofuji (L) clinches his sixth career top-division title with a win over Abi on the 14th day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Nov. 27, 2021, at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan.

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu (R) dismantles Chiyotaikai to keep his hopes alive for a record-tying sixth consecutive title and 14th career Emperor's Cup at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 24. (Kyodo)

Asashoryu keeps his hope alive

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu (R) dismantles Chiyotaikai to keep his hopes alive for a record-tying sixth consecutive title and 14th career Emperor's Cup at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 24. (Kyodo)

Matsuzaka gets win as Boston nears World Series title

DENVER, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka (C) is about to leave the mound after issuing back-to-back walks with one out in the sixth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on Oct. 27. Matsuzaka hurled 5-1/3 effective innings and delivered his first career hit in the major leagues to help the Red Sox beat the Rockies 10-5 and move within a win of claiming the World Series title. (MLB) (Kyodo)

Nordqvist wins ShopRite LPGA Classic

Sweden's Anna Nordqvist poses with the winner's trophy after winning the ShopRite LPGA Classic at Stockton Seaview Golf Club in Galloway, New Jersey, on June 5, 2016. Nordqvist finished at 17 under to successfully defend the title and captured her sixth career victory. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Kunieda wins 2nd consecutive U.S. Open title

Japan's Shingo Kunieda signs autographs for fans after winning the U.S. Open wheelchair men's singles final in New York on Sept. 13, 2015. Kunieda defeated France's Stephane Houdet 6-7(4), 6-3, 6-2 to claim his second consecutive and sixth career U.S. Open title, also marking his second consecutive year of achieving the Grand Slam in singles. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Kunieda wins 2nd consecutive U.S. Open title

Japan's Shingo Kunieda smiles with his trophy after winning the U.S. Open wheelchair men's singles final in New York on Sept. 13, 2015. Kunieda defeated France's Stephane Houdet 6-7(4), 6-3, 6-2 to claim his second consecutive and sixth career U.S. Open title, also marking his second consecutive year of achieving the Grand Slam in singles. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Kunieda wins 2nd consecutive U.S. Open title

Japan's Shingo Kunieda returns a shot against France's Stephane Houdet during the U.S. Open wheelchair men's singles final in New York on Sept. 13, 2015. Kunieda won 6-7(4), 6-3, 6-2 to claim his second consecutive and sixth career U.S. Open title, also marking his second consecutive year of achieving the Grand Slam in singles. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Kunieda wins 2nd consecutive U.S. Open title

Japan's Shingo Kunieda acknowledges the crowd after winning the U.S. Open wheelchair men's singles final in New York on Sept. 13, 2015. Kunieda defeated France's Stephane Houdet 6-7(4), 6-3, 6-2 to claim his second consecutive and sixth career U.S. Open title, also marking his second consecutive year of achieving the Grand Slam in singles. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Serina Williams grabs 21st Grand Slam title with Wimbledon

Serena Williams of the United States (R) hugs Garbine Muguruza of Spain at the end of their women's singles final at the Wimbledon Championships in London on July 11, 2015. Williams won 6-4, 6-4 to capture her fourth consecutive Grand Slam title and 21st of her career. It is her sixth Wimbledon championship. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Serina Williams grabs 21st Grand Slam title with Wimbledon

Serena Williams of the United States celebrates after beating Garbine Muguruza of Spain 6-4, 6-4 in the women's singles final match at the Wimbledon Championships in London on July 11, 2015. S. Williams captured her fourth consecutive Grand Slam title and 21st of her career. It is her sixth Wimbledon championship. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Serina Williams grabs 21st Grand Slam title with Wimbledon

Serena Williams of the United States celebrates winning a point against Garbine Muguruza of Spain during the women's singles final match at the Wimbledon Championships in London on July 11, 2015. S. Williams won 6-4, 6-4 to capture her fourth consecutive Grand Slam title and 21st of her career. It is her sixth Wimbledon championship. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Serina Williams grabs 21st Grand Slam title with Wimbledon

Serena Williams of the United States celebrates after beating Garbine Muguruza of Spain 6-4, 6-4 in the women's singles final match at the Wimbledon Championships in London on July 11, 2015. S. Williams captured her fourth consecutive Grand Slam title and 21st of her career. It is her sixth Wimbledon championship. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Serina Williams grabs 21st Grand Slam title with Wimbledon

Serena Williams of the United States returns a shot to Garbine Muguruza of Spain during the women's singles final match at the Wimbledon Championships in London on July 11, 2015. S. Williams won 6-4, 6-4 to capture her fourth consecutive Grand Slam title and 21st of her career. It is her sixth Wimbledon championship. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Serina Williams grabs 21st Grand Slam title with Wimbledon

Serena Williams of the United States returns a shot to Garbine Muguruza of Spain during the women's singles final match at the Wimbledon Championships in London on July 11, 2015. S. Williams won 6-4, 6-4 to capture her fourth consecutive Grand Slam title and 21st of her career. It is her sixth Wimbledon championship. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Serina Williams grabs 21st Grand Slam title with Wimbledon

Serena Williams of the United States returns a shot to Garbine Muguruza of Spain during the women's singles final match at the Wimbledon Championships in London on July 11, 2015. S. Williams won 6-4, 6-4 to capture her fourth consecutive Grand Slam title and 21st of her career. It is her sixth Wimbledon championship. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Serina Williams grabs 21st Grand Slam title with Wimbledon

Serena Williams of the United States returns a shot to Garbine Muguruza of Spain during the women's singles final match at the Wimbledon Championships in London on July 11, 2015. S. Williams won 6-4, 6-4 to capture her fourth consecutive Grand Slam title and 21st of her career. It is her sixth Wimbledon championship. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Hakuho blasts Endo at New Year sumo tournament

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho of Mongolia (R) pushes third-ranked maegashira Endo out of the ring on the sixth day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 16, 2015. Hakuho, who is aiming for his 33rd career title to surpass sumo legend Taiho for the most championships ever, remains unbeaten. (Kyodo)

Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament

Kakuryu (R) reacts after defeating fellow Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho to claim his sixth career title on the final day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Dolphins Arena in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on July 21, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament

Kakuryu (L) defeats fellow Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho to win his sixth career title on the final day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Dolphins Arena in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on July 21, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament

Kakuryu (R) defeats fellow Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho to win his sixth career title on the final day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Dolphins Arena in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on July 21, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament

Kakuryu (C) defeats fellow Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho to win his sixth career title on the final day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Dolphins Arena in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on July 21, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Asashoryu still on top at autumn sumo tourney

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu quickly pulls down Aminishiki, taking his record to a spotless 6-0 on the sixth day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sept. 18, 2009. Asashoryu, who is seeking his 24th career title and first in three meets, shares the lead with two others at the 15-day meet. (Kyodo)