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Collboni Presents the Gold Medal for Sporting Merit to Pau Gasol - Barcelona

Family photo during the presentation of the Gold Medal for sporting merit to former basketball player Pau Gasol, on May 27, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). Pau Gasol is considered the best basketball player in the history of Spain, with a career spanning 18 seasons in the NBA where he won two rings with the Los Angeles Lakers and was a six-time All-Star. With the Spanish national team, he won 11 international medals, including the 2006 world gold medal and three European golds, in addition to being MVP in several tournaments. He also shined at FC Barcelona, where he won three ACB Leagues and two Copa del Rey, and was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Collboni Presents the Gold Medal for Sporting Merit to Pau Gasol - Barcelona

Former basketball player Pau Gasol, receives the Gold Medal for sporting merit, on May 27, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). Pau Gasol is considered the best basketball player in the history of Spain, with a career spanning 18 seasons in the NBA where he won two rings with the Los Angeles Lakers and was a six-time All-Star. With the Spanish national team, he won 11 international medals, including the 2006 world gold medal and three European golds, in addition to being MVP in several tournaments. He also shined at FC Barcelona, where he won three ACB Leagues and two Copa del Rey, and was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Collboni Presents the Gold Medal for Sporting Merit to Pau Gasol - Barcelona

The mayor of Barcelona, Jaume Collboni (left), during the presentation of the Gold Medal for sporting merit to former basketball player Pau Gasol, on May 27, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). Pau Gasol is considered the best basketball player in the history of Spain, with a career spanning 18 seasons in the NBA where he won two rings with the Los Angeles Lakers and was a six-time All-Star. With the Spanish national team, he won 11 international medals, including the 2006 world gold medal and three European golds, in addition to being MVP in several tournaments. He also shined at FC Barcelona, where he won three ACB Leagues and two Copa del Rey, and was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Collboni Presents the Gold Medal for Sporting Merit to Pau Gasol - Barcelona

The mayor of Barcelona, Jaume Collboni (left), during the presentation of the Gold Medal for sporting merit to former basketball player Pau Gasol, on May 27, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). Pau Gasol is considered the best basketball player in the history of Spain, with a career spanning 18 seasons in the NBA where he won two rings with the Los Angeles Lakers and was a six-time All-Star. With the Spanish national team, he won 11 international medals, including the 2006 world gold medal and three European golds, in addition to being MVP in several tournaments. He also shined at FC Barcelona, where he won three ACB Leagues and two Copa del Rey, and was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Collboni Presents the Gold Medal for Sporting Merit to Pau Gasol - Barcelona

Former basketball player Pau Gasol (right), receives the Gold Medal for sporting merit, on May 27, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). Pau Gasol is considered the best basketball player in the history of Spain, with a career spanning 18 seasons in the NBA where he won two rings with the Los Angeles Lakers and was a six-time All-Star. With the Spanish national team, he won 11 international medals, including the 2006 world gold medal and three European golds, in addition to being MVP in several tournaments. He also shined at FC Barcelona, where he won three ACB Leagues and two Copa del Rey, and was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Collboni Presents the Gold Medal for Sporting Merit to Pau Gasol - Barcelona

Former basketball player Pau Gasol (right), receives the Gold Medal for sporting merit, on May 27, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). Pau Gasol is considered the best basketball player in the history of Spain, with a career spanning 18 seasons in the NBA where he won two rings with the Los Angeles Lakers and was a six-time All-Star. With the Spanish national team, he won 11 international medals, including the 2006 world gold medal and three European golds, in addition to being MVP in several tournaments. He also shined at FC Barcelona, where he won three ACB Leagues and two Copa del Rey, and was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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TOP 10 CHINESE SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2023

(231228) -- BEIJING, Dec. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Here is Xinhua News Agency's selection of the 10 most significant pieces of Chinese sports news in 2023: Chinese tennis players achieved new heights in Grand Slams and world tournaments. A record-breaking 10 men's and women's players from the Chinese mainland competed in the singles main draw of the Australian Open. Wu Yibing became the first Chinese mainland player to lift an ATP Tour trophy after winning the Dallas Open title in February. Seven players from the Chinese mainland reached the second round of the US Open singles, with Zheng Qinwen reaching the last eight, while Zhang Zhizhen notably defeated fifth seed Casper Ruud, becoming the first men's player from the Chinese mainland to beat the world's top-5 player in Grand Slam tournaments. At the Hangzhou Asian Games, Zheng triumphed in the women's singles, and Zhang captured China's first Asiad men's singles gold medal in nearly three decades. This file photo taken on Feb. 12, 2023 shows Wu Yibing of China

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TOP 10 CHINESE SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2023

(231228) -- BEIJING, Dec. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Here is Xinhua News Agency's selection of the 10 most significant pieces of Chinese sports news in 2023: Chinese tennis players achieved new heights in Grand Slams and world tournaments. A record-breaking 10 men's and women's players from the Chinese mainland competed in the singles main draw of the Australian Open. Wu Yibing became the first Chinese mainland player to lift an ATP Tour trophy after winning the Dallas Open title in February. Seven players from the Chinese mainland reached the second round of the US Open singles, with Zheng Qinwen reaching the last eight, while Zhang Zhizhen notably defeated fifth seed Casper Ruud, becoming the first men's player from the Chinese mainland to beat the world's top-5 player in Grand Slam tournaments. At the Hangzhou Asian Games, Zheng triumphed in the women's singles, and Zhang captured China's first Asiad men's singles gold medal in nearly three decades. This file photo taken on Sept. 30, 2023 shows Zhang Zhizhen of

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TOP 10 CHINESE SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2023

(231228) -- BEIJING, Dec. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Here is Xinhua News Agency's selection of the 10 most significant pieces of Chinese sports news in 2023: Chinese tennis players achieved new heights in Grand Slams and world tournaments. A record-breaking 10 men's and women's players from the Chinese mainland competed in the singles main draw of the Australian Open. Wu Yibing became the first Chinese mainland player to lift an ATP Tour trophy after winning the Dallas Open title in February. Seven players from the Chinese mainland reached the second round of the US Open singles, with Zheng Qinwen reaching the last eight, while Zhang Zhizhen notably defeated fifth seed Casper Ruud, becoming the first men's player from the Chinese mainland to beat the world's top-5 player in Grand Slam tournaments. At the Hangzhou Asian Games, Zheng triumphed in the women's singles, and Zhang captured China's first Asiad men's singles gold medal in nearly three decades. This file photo taken on Sept. 4, 2023 shows Zheng Qinwen of Ch

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Lackluster sumo champion Kisenosato

FUKUOKA, Japan, Nov. 12 Kyodo - Grand champion Kisenosato looks dejected after failing to mark his comeback to the ring with a win on the first day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka on Nov. 21, 2017. The yokozuna who missed the previous three tournaments due to injury was beaten by rank-and-filer Tamawashi.

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New sumo rankings for autumn basho

TOKYO, Japan - Sumo wrestler Endo holds a list of new sumo rankings at Oitekaze stable in Soka, Saitama Prefecture, on Sept. 2, 2013, as the Japan Sumo Association announced the rankings for the upcoming Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament. Endo, amateur champion in 2012, entered the makuuchi division after just three tournaments since making his debut, the fastest rise to the top flight since the start of the Showa Era.

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New sumo rankings for autumn basho

TOKYO, Japan - Sumo wrestler Endo points to his name on a new sumo rankings list at Oitekaze stable in Soka, Saitama Prefecture, on Sept. 2, 2013, as the Japan Sumo Association the announced the rankings for the upcoming Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament. Endo, amateur champion in 2012, entered the makuuchi division after just three tournaments since making his debut, the fastest rise to the top flight since the start of the Showa Era.

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Japan's Ai Miyazato at 59 after 1st round of Kia Classic

CARLSBAD, United States - Japan's Ai Miyazato tees off on the 15th hole of the first round of the LPGA Kia Classic at La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad, California, on March 25, 2010. Miyazato, who is bidding to become the first player in LPGA history to win the first three tournaments of the season, finished at 59 with a two-over-par 74.

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Japan's Ai Miyazato at 59 after 1st round of Kia Classic

CARLSBAD, United States - Japan's Ai Miyazato waves to the gallery after completing the first round of the LPGA Kia Classic at La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad, California, on March 25, 2010. Miyazato, who is bidding to become the first player in LPGA history to win the first three tournaments of the season, finished at 59 with a two-over-par 74.

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Japan's Ai Miyazato at 59 after 1st round of Kia Classic

CARLSBAD, United States - Japan's Ai Miyazato tees off on the second hole of the first round of the LPGA Kia Classic at La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad, California, on March 25, 2010. Miyazato, who is bidding to become the first player in LPGA history to win the first three tournaments of the season, finished at 59 with a two-over-par 74.

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Japan's Ai Miyazato at 59 after 1st round of Kia Classic

CARLSBAD, United States - Japan's Ai Miyazato hits out of the bunker on the sixth hole of the first round of the LPGA Kia Classic at La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad, California, on March 25, 2010. Miyazato, who is bidding to become the first player in LPGA history to win the first three tournaments of the season, finished at 59 with a two-over-par 74.

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Ishikawa hopes to show improvement in 3 U.S. PGA events

NARITA, Japan - Teenage star golfer Ryo Ishikawa waves at Narita International Airport, east of Tokyo, on March 11, 2010, as he departs for the United States to play in three U.S. PGA tournaments, including the Masters Tournament, in the next four weeks.

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Ishikawa hopes to show improvement in 3 U.S. PGA events

NARITA, Japan - Teenage star golfer Ryo Ishikawa speaks to reporters at Narita International Airport, east of Tokyo, on March 11, 2010, before departing for the United States to play in three U.S. PGA tournaments, including the Masters Tournament, in the next four weeks.

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Japan golf prodigy Ishikawa leaves for Masters

NARITA, Japan - Japanese star golfer Ryo Ishikawa (L) gives a press conference at Narita airport before leaving for the United States on March 12. Ishikawa, 17, will take part in three upcoming tournaments in the United States, including the April 9-12 Masters Tournament. Ishikawa pledges to try to make it to finals in all the three four-day tournaments and ''always keep scoring four birdies.''

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Japan golf prodigy Ishikawa leaves for Masters

NARITA, Japan - Japanese star golfer Ryo Ishikawa leaves Narita airport for the United States on March 12. Ishikawa, 17, will take part in three upcoming tournaments in the United States, including the April 9-12 Masters Tournament. Ishikawa pledges to try to make it to finals in all the three four-day tournaments and ''always keep scoring four birdies.''

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Japan golf prodigy Ishikawa leaves for Masters

NARITA, Japan - Japanese star golfer Ryo Ishikawa shows off a golf club cover with a doll modeled after himself at a press conference at Narita airport March 12. Ishikawa, 17, will take part in three upcoming tournaments in the United States, including the April 9-12 Masters Tournament. Ishikawa pledges to try to make it to finals in all the three four-day tournaments and ''always keep scoring four birdies.''

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Asashoryu completes memorable comeback to win New Year title

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso (R) hands the 40-kilogram Prime Minister's Cup to Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu with the help of an aide at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 25. Aso congratulated Asashoryu on his victory at the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament, saying, ''A yokozuna must be strong.'' Asashoryu missed part or all of the previous three tournaments with an injured left elbow.

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Asashoryu completes memorable comeback to win New Year title

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu is jubilant during a TV interview after winning his 23rd Emperor's Cup at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 25. Asashoryu outmuscled fellow Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho in a dramatic championship playoff to win the 15-day tourney. Asashoryu endured an injury-plagued six months and missed part or all of the previous three tournaments with an injured left elbow.

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Asashoryu completes memorable comeback to win New Year title

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu (L) forces fellow Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho out of the ring during a championship playoff at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 25, winning his 23rd Emperor's Cup. Asashoryu made a dramatic comeback after enduring an injury-plagued six months and missing part or all of the previous three tournaments with an injured left elbow.

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Asashoryu completes memorable comeback to win New Year title

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu (R) is jubilant after winning his 23rd Emperor's Cup at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 25. Asashoryu outmuscled fellow Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho (L) in a dramatic championship playoff to win the 15-day tourney. Asashoryu endured an injury-plagued six months and missed part or all of the previous three tournaments with an injured left elbow.

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Mongolian grand champion Hakuho misses 4th straight title

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (L) is dejected after being forced out of the ring by fellow Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu during a championship playoff at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 25. Hakuho failed in his bid to secure a fourth straight title, while Asashoryu made a dramatic comeback after missing part or all of the previous three tournaments with an injured left elbow.

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Asashoryu zeros in on New Year title

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu (L) blasts out ozeki Kaio to zero in on the Emperor's Cup at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Jan 24, remaining unbeaten before the final day of the 15-day tourney. Victory on Sunday would mark a dramatic turn around in fortune for the yokozuna, who has endured an injury-plagued six months and missed part or all of the previous three tournaments with a gammy left elbow.

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Ama posts 12 wins at Kyushu sumo

FUKUOKA, Japan - Promotion-chasing sekiwake Ama (L) outclasses ozeki Kotomitsuki, efficiently taking down the ozeki with a textbook underarm throw at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka on Nov. 22. Ama is virtually assured of promotion to ozeki as he has now exceeded 33 wins in three consecutive tournaments -- a rough guideline to gain promotion to sumo's second-highest rank.

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Ama assured of promotion to Ozeki

FUKUOKA, Japan - The mother of promotion-chasing sekiwake Ama (R) kisses the Mongolian sumo wrestler Nov. 22 after he beat ozeki Kotomitsuki at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka earlier in the day. Ama is virtually assured of promotion to ozeki as he has now exceeded 33 wins in three consecutive tournaments -- a rough guideline for gaining promotion to sumo's second-highest rank. At left is his elder brother.

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Ama assured of promotion to Ozeki

FUKUOKA, Japan - Promotion-chasing sekiwake Ama holds the baby of one of his fans enfolded in the Mongolian flag on Nov. 22 after beating ozeki Kotomitsuki at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka. Ama is virtually assured of promotion to ozeki as he has now exceeded 33 wins in three consecutive tournaments -- a rough guideline for gaining promotion to sumo's second-highest rank. At left is his elder brother.

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Asashoryu shoots down Hakuho to win 21st Emperor's Cup

NAGOYA, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu (R) bowls over newly promoted yokozuna Hakuho to capture his 21st Emperor's Cup on July 22 on the final day at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium. Asashoryu came back from an opening-day defeat to win 14 straight bouts and claimed his first title in three tournaments

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Yokozuna Musashimaru to take part in Nagoya sumo

NAGOYA, Japan - Yokozuna Musashimaru (file photo) will return to the ring for the upcoming Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament after missing the last three tournaments because of a wrist injury, sumo officials said July 2.

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Kaio promoted to ozeki

NAGOYA, Japan - Sumo wrestler Kaio smiles after learning about his promotion to ozeki, at his Tomozuna stable in Nagoya on July 26. The 28-year-old, who won his first Emperor's Cup in May, finished the recent Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament with an 11-4 record to post a total of 33 wins over three straight tournaments, considered the minimum requirement for promotion to sumo's second highest rank. He is seen holding a sea bream, a traditional gift to mark special occasions.

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Dejima knocks Takanohana out of the ring

NAGOYA, Japan - Sekiwake Dejima (L) shoves yokozuna Takanohana out of the ring on the ninth day, July 12, of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium. Dejima is one of three wrestlers leading the 15-day tourney with eight wins and one loss along with yokozuna Akebono and ozeki Chiyotaikai. Takanohana, winner of the last four tournaments in Nagoya, is 7-2.

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Asashoryu shoots down Hakuho to win 21st Emperor's Cup

NAGOYA, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu (R) bowls over newly promoted yokozuna Hakuho to capture his 21st Emperor's Cup on July 22 on the final day at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium. Asashoryu came back from an opening-day defeat to win 14 straight bouts and claimed his first title in three tournaments (Kyodo)

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Ama assured of promotion to Ozeki

FUKUOKA, Japan - Promotion-chasing sekiwake Ama holds the baby of one of his fans enfolded in the Mongolian flag on Nov. 22 after beating ozeki Kotomitsuki at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka. Ama is virtually assured of promotion to ozeki as he has now exceeded 33 wins in three consecutive tournaments -- a rough guideline for gaining promotion to sumo's second-highest rank. At left is his elder brother. (Kyodo)

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Ama posts 12 wins at Kyushu sumo

FUKUOKA, Japan - Promotion-chasing sekiwake Ama (L) outclasses ozeki Kotomitsuki, efficiently taking down the ozeki with a textbook underarm throw at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka on Nov. 22. Ama is virtually assured of promotion to ozeki as he has now exceeded 33 wins in three consecutive tournaments -- a rough guideline to gain promotion to sumo's second-highest rank. (Kyodo)

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Ama assured of promotion to Ozeki

FUKUOKA, Japan - The mother of promotion-chasing sekiwake Ama (R) kisses the Mongolian sumo wrestler Nov. 22 after he beat ozeki Kotomitsuki at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka earlier in the day. Ama is virtually assured of promotion to ozeki as he has now exceeded 33 wins in three consecutive tournaments -- a rough guideline for gaining promotion to sumo's second-highest rank. At left is his elder brother. (Kyodo)

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Asashoryu zeros in on New Year title

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu (L) blasts out ozeki Kaio to zero in on the Emperor's Cup at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Jan 24, remaining unbeaten before the final day of the 15-day tourney. Victory on Sunday would mark a dramatic turn around in fortune for the yokozuna, who has endured an injury-plagued six months and missed part or all of the previous three tournaments with a gammy left elbow. (Kyodo)

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Asashoryu completes memorable comeback to win New Year title

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu is jubilant after winning his 23rd Emperor's Cup at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 25. Asashoryu outmuscled fellow Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho in a dramatic championship playoff to win the 15-day tourney. Asashoryu endured an injury-plagued six months and missed part or all of the previous three tournaments with an injured left elbow. (Kyodo)

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Mongolian grand champion Hakuho misses 4th straight title

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (L) is dejected after being forced out of the ring by fellow Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu during a championship playoff at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 25. Hakuho failed in his bid to secure a fourth straight title, while Asashoryu made a dramatic comeback after missing part or all of the previous three tournaments with an injured left elbow. (Kyodo)

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Asashoryu completes memorable comeback to win New Year title

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu is jubilant during a TV interview after winning his 23rd Emperor's Cup at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 25. Asashoryu outmuscled fellow Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho in a dramatic championship playoff to win the 15-day tourney. Asashoryu endured an injury-plagued six months and missed part or all of the previous three tournaments with an injured left elbow. (Kyodo)

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Asashoryu completes memorable comeback to win New Year title

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu (L) forces fellow Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho out of the ring during a championship playoff at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 25, winning his 23rd Emperor's Cup. Asashoryu made a dramatic comeback after enduring an injury-plagued six months and missing part or all of the previous three tournaments with an injured left elbow. (Kyodo)

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Asashoryu completes memorable comeback to win New Year title

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso (R) hands the 40-kilogram Prime Minister's Cup to Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu with the help of an aide at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 25. Aso congratulated Asashoryu on his victory at the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament, saying, ''A yokozuna must be strong.'' Asashoryu missed part or all of the previous three tournaments with an injured left elbow. (Kyodo)

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Asashoryu completes memorable comeback to win New Year title

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu (R) is jubilant after winning his 23rd Emperor's Cup at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 25. Asashoryu outmuscled fellow Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho (L) in a dramatic championship playoff to win the 15-day tourney. Asashoryu endured an injury-plagued six months and missed part or all of the previous three tournaments with an injured left elbow. (Kyodo)

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Japan golf prodigy Ishikawa leaves for Masters

NARITA, Japan - Japanese star golfer Ryo Ishikawa shows off a golf club cover with a doll modeled after himself at a press conference at Narita airport March 12. Ishikawa, 17, will take part in three upcoming tournaments in the United States, including the April 9-12 Masters Tournament. Ishikawa pledges to try to make it to finals in all the three four-day tournaments and ''always keep scoring four birdies.'' (Kyodo)

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Japan golf prodigy Ishikawa leaves for Masters

NARITA, Japan - Japanese star golfer Ryo Ishikawa leaves Narita airport for the United States on March 12. Ishikawa, 17, will take part in three upcoming tournaments in the United States, including the April 9-12 Masters Tournament. Ishikawa pledges to try to make it to finals in all the three four-day tournaments and ''always keep scoring four birdies.'' (Kyodo)

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Japan golf prodigy Ishikawa leaves for Masters

NARITA, Japan - Japanese star golfer Ryo Ishikawa (L) gives a press conference at Narita airport before leaving for the United States on March 12. Ishikawa, 17, will take part in three upcoming tournaments in the United States, including the April 9-12 Masters Tournament. Ishikawa pledges to try to make it to finals in all the three four-day tournaments and ''always keep scoring four birdies.'' (Kyodo)

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Yokozuna Musashimaru to take part in Nagoya sumo

NAGOYA, Japan - Yokozuna Musashimaru (file photo) will return to the ring for the upcoming Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament after missing the last three tournaments because of a wrist injury, sumo officials said July 2. (Kyodo)

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Ishikawa hopes to show improvement in 3 U.S. PGA events

NARITA, Japan - Teenage star golfer Ryo Ishikawa speaks to reporters at Narita International Airport, east of Tokyo, on March 11, 2010, before departing for the United States to play in three U.S. PGA tournaments, including the Masters Tournament, in the next four weeks. (Kyodo)