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Hakuho shaping up on 3rd day at autumn sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (back) pushes rank-and-filer Kakuryu out of the ring to stay one off the pace in his chase for his fourth career title on the third day of action at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sept. 11.

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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.

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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.

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Oda captures 1st career money title on Japan Golf Tour

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese golfer Komei Oda earns his first career money title on the men's Japan Golf Tour after finishing third in the season-ending Golf Nippon Series JT Cup on Dec. 7, 2014.

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Cyber Agent Ladies golf

ICHIHARA, Japan - Japan's Yuki Ichinose holds the trophy after winning the Cyber Agent Ladies at Tsurumai Country Club in Chiba Prefecture on May 4, 2014, for her third career title on Japan's LPGA tour.

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Takanashi grabs 17th World Cup title

YAMAGATA, Japan - Photo shows (from L) Germany's Carina Vogt, Japan's Sara Takanashi and Bigna Windmueller of Switzerland at the award ceremony of a women's individual World Cup ski jumping event at Zao in the city of Yamagata, northern Japan, on Jan. 19, 2014. Takanashi won the meet to claim her 17th title, setting a Japanese record for career World Cup wins. Vogt and Windmueller finished second and third, respectively.

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Maruyama wins Bridgestone Open

CHIBA, Japan - Japan's Daisuke Maruyama holds the victor's trophy after winning the Bridgestone Open at Sodegaura Country Club in Chiba Prefecture on Oct. 27, 2013. Maruyama finished with a total of 10-under-par 203 to win his third career title, after play the previous day was rained out and the tournament shortened to 54 holes.

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Morita wins Daikin Orchid Ladies

NANJO, Japan - Japan's Rikako Morita holds the victor's trophy after defeating compatriot Sakura Yokomine in a playoff to win her third career title at the season-opening Daikin Orchid Ladies at Ryukyu Golf Club in Okinawa Prefecture on March 10, 2013.

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Narita wins 1st career title at Fujitsu Ladies

CHIBA, Japan - Japan's Misuzu Narita hits a tee shot during the third round of the Fujitsu Ladies at the Tokyu Seven Hundred Club in Chiba Prefecture on Oct. 14, 2012. Narita finished at 9-under 207 to capture her first career title.

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Harumafuji defeats Hakuho to win Nagoya basho

NAGOYA, Japan - Ozeki Harumafuji, sitting with his wife to the right and a group of jubilant supporters, holds the winner's trophy after capturing his third career title at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium in Aichi Prefecture on July 22, 2012. Harumafuji won the tournament with a perfect 15-0 record, having defeated grand champion Hakuho in the day's final bout.

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Nadal in U.S. Open final

NEW YORK, United States - Rafael Nadal of Spain plays a shot against Novak Djokovic of Serbia in the men's singles final of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York on Sept. 12, 2011. Djokovic dethroned 2010 champion Nadal 6-2, 6-4, 6-7, 6-1 to win his first career U.S. Open title and third Grand Slam title of 2011.

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Ando wins in Cup of China

BEIJING, China - Japan's Miki Ando holds the gold medal as she won in the women's competition at the Cup of China, the third event of the Grand Prix figure skating series, in Beijing on Nov. 6, 2010. Ando took her career fourth Grand Prix title. Japan's Takahiko Kozuka won the men's title.

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Ando wins in Cup of China

BEIJING, China - Miki Ando performs during the free skate of the women's competition at the Cup of China, the third event of the Grand Prix figure skating series, in Beijing on Nov. 6, 2010. Ando won to take her career fourth Grand Prix title.

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Ando wins in Cup of China

BEIJING, China - Miki Ando performs during the free skate of the women's competition at the Cup of China, the third event of the Grand Prix figure skating series, in Beijing on Nov. 6, 2010. Ando won to take her career fourth Grand Prix title.

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Ando wins in Cup of China

BEIJING, China - Miki Ando jumps during the free skate of the women's competition at the Cup of China, the third event of the Grand Prix figure skating series, in Beijing on Nov. 6, 2010. Ando won to take her career fourth Grand Prix title.

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Hakuho wins Nagoya sumo title

NAGOYA, Japan - Grand champion Hakuho catches his breath after beating Harumafuji to win the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium in Nagoya on July 24, 2010. The yokozuna clinched his 15th career title and extended his winning streak to 46 bouts, placing him alone in third on sumo's all-time list.

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Taniguchi wins Japan PGA C'ship for 3rd major title

NAGASAKI, Japan - Toru Taniguchi waves to the gallery after a birdie on the ninth hole during the final round of the Japan PGA Championship golf tournament at Passage Kinkai Island Golf Club in Nagasaki on May 16, 2010. Taniguchi edged Tetsuji Hiratsuka by one stroke for his third career major title at the tournament.

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Taniguchi wins Japan PGA C'ship for 3rd major title

NAGASAKI, Japan - Toru Taniguchi holds up the winner's trophy after his victory in the Japan PGA Championship golf tournament at Passage Kinkai Island Golf Club in Nagasaki on May 16, 2010. Taniguchi edged Tetsuji Hiratsuka by one stroke for his third career major title.

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Miyazato wins Honda PTT LPGA Thailand

PATTAYA, Thailand - Japan's Ai Miyazato hits her second shot on the third hole during the final round of the Honda PTT LPGA Thailand at Siam Country Club on Feb. 21, 2010. Miyazato won the second LPGA title in her career with 21-under 267.

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Miyazato wins Honda PTT LPGA Thailand

PATTAYA, Thailand - Japan's Ai Miyazato sinks a birdie on the third green during the final round of the Honda PTT LPGA Thailand at Siam Country Club on Feb. 21, 2010. Miyazato won the second LPGA title in her career with 21-under 267.

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Song wins Mizuno Classic by 3 strokes, Ochoa ties for 2nd

SHIMA, Japan - Song Bo Bae of South Korea reacts after winning the Mizuno Classic golf tournament at Kintetsu Kashikojima Country Club in Mie Prefecture on Nov. 8, 2009. The Japan-based South Korean won her third career Japan LPGA title and second of the season following the Japan Women's Open in October.

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Muto wins The Championship by Lexus for 3rd career title

BANDO, Japan - Toshinori Muto poses with the winner's trophy after his victory at The Championship by Lexus golf tournament at Otone Country Club in Ibaraki Prefecture on Nov. 8, 2009. Muto won his third career title.

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Song wins Mizuno Classic by 3 strokes, Ochoa ties for 2nd

SHIMA, Japan - Song Bo Bae of South Korea poses with the winner's trophy after her victory in the Mizuno Classic golf tournament at Kintetsu Kashikojima Country Club in Mie Prefecture on Nov. 8, 2009. The Japan-based South Korean won her third career Japan LPGA title and second of the season following the Japan Women's Open in October.

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Muto wins The Championship by Lexus for 3rd career title

BANDO, Japan - Toshinori Muto reacts after winning The Championship by Lexus golf tournament at Otone Country Club in Ibaraki Prefecture on Nov. 8, 2009. Muto won his third career title.

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Yokomine claims 3rd title of season at Nichirei PGM Ladies

MOHO, Japan - Sakura Yokomine poses for photographers after capturing her third title of the season on June 21 at the rain-shortened Nichirei PGM Ladies at Miho Golf Club in Ibaraki Prefecture. Yokomine finished with a 36-hole total of 8-under 136 for her 12th career win at the tournament after organizers were forced to suspend and eventually cancel the final round because of torrential rain.

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Lim gets 2nd career JLPGA win in playoff

TOYOTA, Japan - South Korea's Lim Eun A holds up the victory trophy for her second career Japan LPGA title May 24, beating Yuko Mitsuka with a par on the third hole of a playoff at the Chukyo TV Bridgestone Ladies Open at Chukyo Golf Club in Aichi Prefecture.

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Hakuho wins 10th Emperor's Cup at spring sumo

OSAKA, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (R) shoves ozeki Kaio out of the ring on the 14th day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium on March 28. Hakuho won his 10th career title after Mongolian rival grand champion Asashoryu fell to a third defeat at the hands of Bulgarian ozeki Kotooshu.

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Hakuho wins 10th Emperor's Cup at spring sumo

OSAKA, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (L) reacts after forcing ozeki Kaio (R) out of the ring on the 14th day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium on March 28. Hakuho won his 10th career title after Mongolian rival grand champion Asashoryu fell to a third defeat at the hands of Bulgarian ozeki Kotooshu.

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Hakuho wins 9th career title at Kyushu sumo

FUKUOKA, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (L) reacts after overpowering countryman Ama in a playoff to win his third consecutive title at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Nov 23.

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Hakuho wins 9th career title at Kyushu sumo

FUKUOKA, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (C), holding his daughter, smiles with his career ninth Emperor's Cup after he overpowered countryman Ama in a playoff to win his third consecutive title at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Nov 23.

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Hakuho wins 9th career title at Kyushu sumo

FUKUOKA, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (in back) uses his right hand to press down the head of countryman Ama (R) and overpower him in a playoff to win his third consecutive title at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Nov 23.

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Hakuho wins 9th career title at Kyushu sumo

FUKUOKA, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (in back) overpowers countryman Ama (R) in a playoff to win his third consecutive title at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Nov 23.

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Golf: Moromizato wins AXA Ladies for 3rd career title

TOMAKOMAI, Japan - Shinobu Moromizato is lifted into the air by fellow players after she shot a 2-under-par 70 in the final round of the AXA Ladies at Tomakomai Golf Resort 72 Emina Golf Club in Hokkaido on Aug. 10 to pick up her third career title and first of the year.

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Matsuzaka gets win as Boston nears World Series title

DENVER, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka hits a two-run single to left off Colorado Rokkies starter Josh Fogg in the third inning Game 3 at Coors Field on Oct. 27. Matsuzaka pitched 5-1/3 effective innings and delivered his first career hit in the major leagues to help his club beat the Rockies 10-5 and move within a win of claiming the World Series title. He is the first Japanese pitcher to win a World Series game. (MLB)

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Tochiazuma wins 3rd career title at New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Ozeki Tochiazuma throws yokozuna Asashoryu to the ground on the final day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 22. Tochiazuma captured his third career title with 14-1.

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Taiwan's Lin wins Sega Sammy Cup for 3rd career victory

CHITOSE, Japan - Taiwanese veteran Lin Keng-chi holds up his trophy after winning the Sega Sammy Cup for his third career title on the Japanese tour and first in four years at North Country Golf Club in Hokkaido on July 24.

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Tomita wins 3rd all-around title at nationals

TOKYO, Japan - Hiroyuki Tomita wins his first title in two years and third career in the men's individual all-around competition at the gymnastics national championships at Yoyogi national gymnasium in Tokyo on Nov. 13. Tomita, who was part of the gold-winning Japanese team at the Athens Olympics, collected 56.950 points for his six routines to outscore second-place Naoya Tsukahara by 0.500 point. Defending champion Isao Yoneda was third.

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Norway's Ljoekelsoey wins World Cup ski jumping title

SAPPORO, Japan - Norway's Roar Ljoekelsoey (C) beats Austrian teenager Christian Nagiller (L) to claim his first career victory on the World Cup ski jumping circuit Jan. 25 in Sapporo, Hokkaido. Bjoern-Einar Romoeren (R) of Norway came third.

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Imano wins Niigata Open

TOYOURA, Japan - Yasuharu Imano poses for a photograph after winning the NST Niigata Open at Nakamine Golf Club in Niigata Prefecture on July 28. and pick up his first title in nearly two years. Imano picked up the third title of his career after seven birdies against a sole bogey to finish on an 18-under total of 270, four strokes clear of second-placed Katsumasa Miyamoto.

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Kaio is all smiles after Nagoya tourney victory

NAGOYA, Japan - Ozeki Kaio is all smiles after beating yokozuna Musashimaru with a right-arm throw to win the Emperor's Cup at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium on July 21, the 14th day of the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament. In the day's final bout, Kaio downed Musashimaru to secure his third career title. Kaio notched an unbeatable 13-1 record over three wrestlers -- Musashimaru, ozeki Chiyotaikai and No.5 maegashira Tamanoshima -- who were 11-3 with only one day left.

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Kaio downs Musashimaru to secure 3rd Emperor's Cup

NAGOYA, Japan - Ozeki Kaio (R) beats yokozuna Musashimaru (L) with a strong right-arm throw to win the Emperor's Cup on July 21, the penultimate day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament. In the day's final bout between the two leading wrestlers at the 15-day tourney, Kaio dumped the Samoan-born grand champion at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium to secure his first Cup since the spring meet in March and his third career title. Kaio notched an unbeatable 13-1 record over three wrestlers -- Musashimaru, ozeki Chiyotaikai and No.7 maegashira Tamanoshima -- who were 11-3 with only one day left.

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Tomita wins 3rd all-around title at nationals

TOKYO, Japan - Hiroyuki Tomita wins his first title in two years and third career in the men's individual all-around competition at the gymnastics national championships at Yoyogi national gymnasium in Tokyo on Nov. 13. Tomita, who was part of the gold-winning Japanese team at the Athens Olympics, collected 56.950 points for his six routines to outscore second-place Naoya Tsukahara by 0.500 point. Defending champion Isao Yoneda was third. (Kyodo)

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Taiwan's Lin wins Sega Sammy Cup for 3rd career victory

CHITOSE, Japan - Taiwanese veteran Lin Keng-chi holds up his trophy after winning the Sega Sammy Cup for his third career title on the Japanese tour and first in four years at North Country Golf Club in Hokkaido on July 24. (Kyodo)

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Tochiazuma wins 3rd career title at New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Ozeki Tochiazuma throws yokozuna Asashoryu to the ground on the final day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 22. Tochiazuma captured his third career title with 14-1. (Kyodo)

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Hakuho shaping up on 3rd day at autumn sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (back) pushes rank-and-filer Kakuryu out of the ring to stay one off the pace in his chase for his fourth career title on the third day of action at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sept. 11. (Kyodo)

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Matsuzaka gets win as Boston nears World Series title

DENVER, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka hits a two-run single to left off Colorado Rokkies starter Josh Fogg in the third inning Game 3 at Coors Field on Oct. 27. Matsuzaka pitched 5-1/3 effective innings and delivered his first career hit in the major leagues to help his club beat the Rockies 10-5 and move within a win of claiming the World Series title. He is the first Japanese pitcher to win a World Series game. (MLB) (Kyodo)

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Hakuho wins 9th career title at Kyushu sumo

FUKUOKA, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (C), holding his daughter, smiles with his career ninth Emperor's Cup after he overpowered countryman Ama in a playoff to win his third consecutive title at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Nov 23. (Kyodo)

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Hakuho wins 10th Emperor's Cup at spring sumo

OSAKA, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (R) shoves ozeki Kaio out of the ring on the 14th day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium on March 28. Hakuho won his 10th career title after Mongolian rival grand champion Asashoryu fell to a third defeat at the hands of Bulgarian ozeki Kotooshu. (Kyodo)

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Hakuho wins 10th Emperor's Cup at spring sumo

OSAKA, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (L) reacts after forcing ozeki Kaio (R) out of the ring on the 14th day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium on March 28. Hakuho won his 10th career title after Mongolian rival grand champion Asashoryu fell to a third defeat at the hands of Bulgarian ozeki Kotooshu. (Kyodo)

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Lim gets 2nd career JLPGA win in playoff

TOYOTA, Japan - South Korea's Lim Eun A holds up the victory trophy for her second career Japan LPGA title May 24, beating Yuko Mitsuka with a par on the third hole of a playoff at the Chukyo TV Bridgestone Ladies Open at Chukyo Golf Club in Aichi Prefecture. (Kyodo)