Uchimura wins 6th straight NHK Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Four-time world champion Kohei Uchimura cruises to a sixth consecutive men's individual all-around title at the NHK Cup on June 8, 2014, at Yoyogi National Gymnasium in Tokyo. Uchimura was nearly flawless as he collected 181.050 points in the tournament.

Hakuho wins 6th straight title

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho holds up a sea bream, a fish traditionally eaten on a festive occasion, at his stable in Tokyo on Jan. 22, 2011, after capturing his sixth consecutive Emperor's Cup on the penultimate day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.

Hakuho wins 6th straight title

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho leaves the ring with his winner's prize money after defeating Estonian ozeki Baruto and capturing his sixth consecutive Emperor's Cup on the penultimate day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 22, 2011.

Hakuho wins 6th straight title

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho gives a No. 6 sign with his hands, after capturing his sixth consecutive Emperor's Cup on the penultimate day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 22, 2011.

Hakuho wins 6th straight title

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho throws down Estonian ozeki Baruto on the penultimate day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 22, 2011. Hakuho captured his sixth consecutive Emperor's Cup with a 13-1 record.

New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (L) takes apart Bulgarian bruiser Kotooshu to close in on a sixth consecutive championship at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on Jan. 21, 2011.

Hakuho on track for sixth consecutive title

TOKYO, Japan - Hakuho (L) escapes sudden defeat with a last-gasp throw of Homasho to remain on track for his sixth consecutive title as the only wrestler with an undefeated mark of 9-0 at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on Jan. 17, 2011.

Rankings for New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

TOKYO, Japan - Grand champion Hakuho smiles during a press conference in Tokyo on Dec. 21, 2010, after the rankings for the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament were released. The Mongolian yokozuna aims to capture his sixth consecutive tournament title at the upcoming tournament starting Jan. 9, 2011.

Rankings for New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

TOKYO, Japan - Grand champion Hakuho holds a table of the rankings for the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on Dec. 21, 2010. The Mongolian yokozuna aims to capture his sixth consecutive tournament title at the upcoming tournament beginning Jan. 9, 2011.

Hakuho falls to 1st defeat at autumn sumo tourney

TOKYO, Japan - Grand champion Hakuho (L) is slapped down onto the ring by rank-and-filer Shotenro, who handed a shock first defeat to the Mongolian yokozuna, on the sixth day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 18, 2009. The defeat dented Hakuho's hopes of a second consecutive title as there are currently three wrestlers with spotless 6-0 records.

Asashoryu wins 6th consecutive title in playoff with Kotooshu

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu poses for photos with his Emperor's Cup in hand with his supporters after defeating Bulgarian sekiwake Kotooshu in a playoff to win a record-tying sixth consecutive title at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 25

Asashoryu wins 6th consecutive title in playoff with Kotooshu

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu (R) overpowers Bulgarian sekiwake Kotooshu in a playoff at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 25 to win a record-tying sixth consecutive title.

Asashoryu wins 6th consecutive title in playoff with Kotooshu

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu (L) overpowers Bulgarian sekiwake Kotooshu in a playoff at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 25 to win a record-tying sixth consecutive title.

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.

Kotooshu scores perfect 6th win at autumn sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Bulgarian Kotooshu (R) swivels to bump komusubi Futeno out for a flawless sixth consecutive win at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 16.

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)

Kotooshu scores perfect 6th win at autumn sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Bulgarian Kotooshu (R) swivels to bump komusubi Futeno out for a flawless sixth consecutive win at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 16. (Kyodo)

Sawa returns for holders Nadeshiko in time for Women's World Cup

Japanese soccer player Homare Sawa, the 2011 World Player of the Year, smiles in a press conference in Kobe, western Japan, on May 1, 2015, after being named by Japan coach Norio Sasaki to his squad for the Women's World Cup soccer tournament beginning June 6 in Canada. It will be the sixth consecutive World Cup for the 36-year-old Sawa. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Sawa returns for holders Nadeshiko in time for Women's World Cup

Japanese soccer player Homare Sawa, the 2011 World Player of the Year, smiles in a press conference in Kobe, western Japan, on May 1, 2015, after being named by Japan coach Norio Sasaki to his squad for the Women's World Cup soccer tournament beginning June 6 in Canada. It will be the sixth consecutive World Cup for the 36-year-old Sawa. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (L) takes apart Bulgarian bruiser Kotooshu to close in on a sixth consecutive championship at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on Jan. 21, 2011. (Kyodo)

Asashoryu wins 6th consecutive title in playoff with Kotooshu

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu (L) overpowers Bulgarian sekiwake Kotooshu in a playoff at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 25 to win a record-tying sixth consecutive title. (Kyodo)

Asashoryu wins 6th consecutive title in playoff with Kotooshu

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu poses for photos with his Emperor's Cup in hand with his supporters after defeating Bulgarian sekiwake Kotooshu in a playoff to win a record-tying sixth consecutive title at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 25 (Kyodo)

Asashoryu wins 6th consecutive title in playoff with Kotooshu

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu (R) overpowers Bulgarian sekiwake Kotooshu in a playoff at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 25 to win a record-tying sixth consecutive title. (Kyodo)

Hakuho wins 6th straight title

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho holds up a sea bream, a fish traditionally eaten on a festive occasion, at his stable in Tokyo on Jan. 22, 2011, after capturing his sixth consecutive Emperor's Cup on the penultimate day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament. (Kyodo)

Hakuho wins 6th straight title

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho gives a No. 6 sign with his hands, after capturing his sixth consecutive Emperor's Cup on the penultimate day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 22, 2011. (Kyodo)

Hakuho wins 6th straight title

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho throws down Estonian ozeki Baruto on the penultimate day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 22, 2011. Hakuho captured his sixth consecutive Emperor's Cup with a 13-1 record. (Kyodo)

Hakuho wins 6th straight title

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho leaves the ring with his winner's prize money after defeating Estonian ozeki Baruto and capturing his sixth consecutive Emperor's Cup on the penultimate day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 22, 2011. (Kyodo)

Rankings for New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

TOKYO, Japan - Grand champion Hakuho smiles during a press conference in Tokyo on Dec. 21, 2010, after the rankings for the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament were released. The Mongolian yokozuna aims to capture his sixth consecutive tournament title at the upcoming tournament starting Jan. 9, 2011. (Kyodo)

Rankings for New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

TOKYO, Japan - Grand champion Hakuho holds a table of the rankings for the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on Dec. 21, 2010. The Mongolian yokozuna aims to capture his sixth consecutive tournament title at the upcoming tournament beginning Jan. 9, 2011. (Kyodo)

Hakuho on track for sixth consecutive title

TOKYO, Japan - Hakuho (L) escapes sudden defeat with a last-gasp throw of Homasho to remain on track for his sixth consecutive title as the only wrestler with an undefeated mark of 9-0 at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on Jan. 17, 2011. (Kyodo)

Hakuho falls to 1st defeat at autumn sumo tourney

TOKYO, Japan - Grand champion Hakuho (L) is slapped down onto the ring by rank-and-filer Shotenro, who handed a shock first defeat to the Mongolian yokozuna, on the sixth day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 18, 2009. The defeat dented Hakuho's hopes of a second consecutive title as there are currently three wrestlers with spotless 6-0 records. (Kyodo)