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Baseball: MLB World Series

Baseball: MLB World Series

Anthony Volpe (R) of the New York Yankees hugs Gleyber Torres after the team beat the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 4 of the MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium in New York on Oct. 29, 2024. Volpe hit a grand slam and Torres a three-run home run, after the Yankees lost the first three games of the best-of-the seven series.

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240715) -- BEIJING, July 15, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Herders on horseback are pictured during the opening ceremony of the 34th Naadam festival in Xilin Gol League, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, July 14, 2024. The Naadam festival kicked off here on July 14. Naadam, usually held in mid-summer and sometimes in winter in pastoral areas of Inner Mongolia, means "games" in the Mongolian language. It often comprises wrestling, archery, and horse racing, also known as the "Three Games of Men." Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Bei He)

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CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-XILIN GOL-NAADAM FESTIVAL (CN)

CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-XILIN GOL-NAADAM FESTIVAL (CN)

(240714) -- XILIN GOL, July 14, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 14, 2024 shows wrestlers of traditional Mongolian style during the opening ceremony of the 34th Naadam festival in Xilin Gol League, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. The Naadam festival kicked off here on Sunday. Naadam, usually held in mid-summer and sometimes in winter in pastoral areas of Inner Mongolia, means "games" in the Mongolian language. It often comprises wrestling, archery, and horse racing, also known as the "Three Games of Men." Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Lian Zhen)

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CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-XILIN GOL-NAADAM FESTIVAL (CN)

CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-XILIN GOL-NAADAM FESTIVAL (CN)

(240714) -- XILIN GOL, July 14, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Actors perform during the opening ceremony of the 34th Naadam festival in Xilin Gol League, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, July 14, 2024. The Naadam festival kicked off here on Sunday. Naadam, usually held in mid-summer and sometimes in winter in pastoral areas of Inner Mongolia, means "games" in the Mongolian language. It often comprises wrestling, archery, and horse racing, also known as the "Three Games of Men." Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Bei He)

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CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-XILIN GOL-NAADAM FESTIVAL (CN)

CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-XILIN GOL-NAADAM FESTIVAL (CN)

(240714) -- XILIN GOL, July 14, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 14, 2024 shows the opening ceremony of the 34th Naadam festival in Xilin Gol League, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. The Naadam festival kicked off here on Sunday. Naadam, usually held in mid-summer and sometimes in winter in pastoral areas of Inner Mongolia, means "games" in the Mongolian language. It often comprises wrestling, archery, and horse racing, also known as the "Three Games of Men." Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Lian Zhen)

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CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-XILIN GOL-NAADAM FESTIVAL (CN)

CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-XILIN GOL-NAADAM FESTIVAL (CN)

(240714) -- XILIN GOL, July 14, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Wrestlers of traditional Mongolian style perform during the opening ceremony of the 34th Naadam festival in Xilin Gol League, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, July 14, 2024. The Naadam festival kicked off here on Sunday. Naadam, usually held in mid-summer and sometimes in winter in pastoral areas of Inner Mongolia, means "games" in the Mongolian language. It often comprises wrestling, archery, and horse racing, also known as the "Three Games of Men." Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Bei He)

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CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-XILIN GOL-NAADAM FESTIVAL (CN)

CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-XILIN GOL-NAADAM FESTIVAL (CN)

(240714) -- XILIN GOL, July 14, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the 34th Naadam festival in Xilin Gol League, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, July 14, 2024. The Naadam festival kicked off here on Sunday. Naadam, usually held in mid-summer and sometimes in winter in pastoral areas of Inner Mongolia, means "games" in the Mongolian language. It often comprises wrestling, archery, and horse racing, also known as the "Three Games of Men." Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Bei He)

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CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-XILIN GOL-NAADAM FESTIVAL (CN)

CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-XILIN GOL-NAADAM FESTIVAL (CN)

(240714) -- XILIN GOL, July 14, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Artists perform on horseback during the opening ceremony of the 34th Naadam festival in Xilin Gol League, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, July 14, 2024. The Naadam festival kicked off here on Sunday. Naadam, usually held in mid-summer and sometimes in winter in pastoral areas of Inner Mongolia, means "games" in the Mongolian language. It often comprises wrestling, archery, and horse racing, also known as the "Three Games of Men." Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Zhipeng)

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CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-XILIN GOL-NAADAM FESTIVAL (CN)

CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-XILIN GOL-NAADAM FESTIVAL (CN)

(240714) -- XILIN GOL, July 14, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 14, 2024 shows the opening ceremony of the 34th Naadam festival in Xilin Gol League, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. The Naadam festival kicked off here on Sunday. Naadam, usually held in mid-summer and sometimes in winter in pastoral areas of Inner Mongolia, means "games" in the Mongolian language. It often comprises wrestling, archery, and horse racing, also known as the "Three Games of Men." Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Lian Zhen)

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CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-XILIN GOL-NAADAM FESTIVAL (CN)

CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-XILIN GOL-NAADAM FESTIVAL (CN)

(240714) -- XILIN GOL, July 14, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People in ethnic costume are pictured during the opening ceremony of the 34th Naadam festival in Xilin Gol League, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, July 14, 2024. The Naadam festival kicked off here on Sunday. Naadam, usually held in mid-summer and sometimes in winter in pastoral areas of Inner Mongolia, means "games" in the Mongolian language. It often comprises wrestling, archery, and horse racing, also known as the "Three Games of Men." Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Bei He)

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CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-XILIN GOL-NAADAM FESTIVAL (CN)

CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-XILIN GOL-NAADAM FESTIVAL (CN)

(240714) -- XILIN GOL, July 14, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Herders on horseback are pictured during the opening ceremony of the 34th Naadam festival in Xilin Gol League, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, July 14, 2024. The Naadam festival kicked off here on Sunday. Naadam, usually held in mid-summer and sometimes in winter in pastoral areas of Inner Mongolia, means "games" in the Mongolian language. It often comprises wrestling, archery, and horse racing, also known as the "Three Games of Men." Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Bei He)

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CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-XILIN GOL-NAADAM FESTIVAL (CN)

CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-XILIN GOL-NAADAM FESTIVAL (CN)

(240714) -- XILIN GOL, July 14, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Artists perform on horseback during the opening ceremony of the 34th Naadam festival in Xilin Gol League, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, July 14, 2024. The Naadam festival kicked off here on Sunday. Naadam, usually held in mid-summer and sometimes in winter in pastoral areas of Inner Mongolia, means "games" in the Mongolian language. It often comprises wrestling, archery, and horse racing, also known as the "Three Games of Men." Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Zhipeng)

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CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-XILIN GOL-NAADAM FESTIVAL (CN)

CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-XILIN GOL-NAADAM FESTIVAL (CN)

(240714) -- XILIN GOL, July 14, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Wrestlers of traditional Mongolian style perform during the opening ceremony of the 34th Naadam festival in Xilin Gol League, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, July 14, 2024. The Naadam festival kicked off here on Sunday. Naadam, usually held in mid-summer and sometimes in winter in pastoral areas of Inner Mongolia, means "games" in the Mongolian language. It often comprises wrestling, archery, and horse racing, also known as the "Three Games of Men." Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Zhipeng)

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CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-XILIN GOL-NAADAM FESTIVAL (CN)

CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-XILIN GOL-NAADAM FESTIVAL (CN)

(240714) -- XILIN GOL, July 14, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Herders on horseback are pictured during the opening ceremony of the 34th Naadam festival in Xilin Gol League, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, July 14, 2024. The Naadam festival kicked off here on Sunday. Naadam, usually held in mid-summer and sometimes in winter in pastoral areas of Inner Mongolia, means "games" in the Mongolian language. It often comprises wrestling, archery, and horse racing, also known as the "Three Games of Men." Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Bei He)

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CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-XILIN GOL-NAADAM FESTIVAL (CN)

CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-XILIN GOL-NAADAM FESTIVAL (CN)

(240714) -- XILIN GOL, July 14, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the 34th Naadam festival in Xilin Gol League, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, July 14, 2024. The Naadam festival kicked off here on Sunday. Naadam, usually held in mid-summer and sometimes in winter in pastoral areas of Inner Mongolia, means "games" in the Mongolian language. It often comprises wrestling, archery, and horse racing, also known as the "Three Games of Men." Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Zhipeng)

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CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-XILIN GOL-NAADAM FESTIVAL (CN)

CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-XILIN GOL-NAADAM FESTIVAL (CN)

(240714) -- XILIN GOL, July 14, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 14, 2024 shows the opening ceremony of the 34th Naadam festival in Xilin Gol League, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. The Naadam festival kicked off here on Sunday. Naadam, usually held in mid-summer and sometimes in winter in pastoral areas of Inner Mongolia, means "games" in the Mongolian language. It often comprises wrestling, archery, and horse racing, also known as the "Three Games of Men." Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Lian Zhen)

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CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-XILIN GOL-NAADAM FESTIVAL (CN)

CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-XILIN GOL-NAADAM FESTIVAL (CN)

(240714) -- XILIN GOL, July 14, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Artists perform on horseback during the opening ceremony of the 34th Naadam festival in Xilin Gol League, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, July 14, 2024. The Naadam festival kicked off here on Sunday. Naadam, usually held in mid-summer and sometimes in winter in pastoral areas of Inner Mongolia, means "games" in the Mongolian language. It often comprises wrestling, archery, and horse racing, also known as the "Three Games of Men." Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Zhipeng)

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CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-XILIN GOL-NAADAM FESTIVAL (CN)

CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-XILIN GOL-NAADAM FESTIVAL (CN)

(240714) -- XILIN GOL, July 14, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Fireworks are pictured during the opening ceremony of the 34th Naadam festival in Xilin Gol League, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, July 14, 2024. The Naadam festival kicked off here on Sunday. Naadam, usually held in mid-summer and sometimes in winter in pastoral areas of Inner Mongolia, means "games" in the Mongolian language. It often comprises wrestling, archery, and horse racing, also known as the "Three Games of Men." Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Bei He)

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People of Ewenki ethnic group attend Naadam Fair in Inner Mongolia, China

STORY: People of Ewenki ethnic group attend Naadam Fair in Inner Mongolia, China DATELINE: Aug. 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:10 LOCATION: HULUNBUIR, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Naadam Fair STORYLINE: Dressed in traditional costumes, people of the Ewenki ethnic group attended the annual Naadam Fair in Hulunbuir City, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Literally meaning "games" in Mongolian, Naadam is a festival comprising the region's traditional sports of Mongolian wrestling, horse racing and archery, also known as "the three games of men." Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Hulunbuir, China. (XHTV)

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33rd Naadam Fair kicks off in north China's Inner Mongolia

STORY: 33rd Naadam Fair kicks off in north China's Inner Mongolia DATELINE: July 25, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:28 LOCATION: XILINGOL LEAGUE, China CATEGORY: CULTURE/SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Naadam Fair 2. various of people riding horses STORYLINE: The 33rd Naadam Fair kicked off Monday in Xilinhot City, Xilingol League, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Literally meaning "games" in Mongolian, Naadam is a festival comprising the region's traditional sports of Mongolian wrestling, horse racing and archery, also known as "the three games of men." Nearly 100,000 tourists and locals gathered on the grassland, where many people were dressed in traditional costumes to celebrate the gala. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Xilingol League, China. (XHTV)

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Baseball: Angels' Ohtani

Baseball: Angels' Ohtani

ANAHEIM, United States, April 6 Kyodo - Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels hits a home run in the second inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics in Anaheim, California, on April 6, 2018, making it his third home run in three games.

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World Series Game 7

World Series Game 7

KANSAS CITY, United States - Illustrator Hideshi Yokoyama, who is visiting the United States from Japan to support the Kansas City Royals, holds illustrations of outfielder Norichika Aoki (L) and infielder Eric Hosmer at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on Oct. 29, 2014, ahead of Game 7 of the World Series against the San Francisco Giants. The two teams had won three games apiece heading into the series' decisive Game 7.

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World Series Game 7

World Series Game 7

KANSAS CITY, United States - Tim Hudson of the San Francisco Giants starts Game 7 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on Oct. 29, 2014. The two teams had won three games apiece heading into the series' decisive Game 7.

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World Series Game 7

World Series Game 7

KANSAS CITY, United States - Jeremy Guthrie of the Kansas City Royals starts Game 7 of the World Series against the San Francisco Giants at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on Oct. 29, 2014. The two teams had won three games apiece heading into the series' decisive Game 7.

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World Series Game 7

World Series Game 7

KANSAS CITY, United States - A fan of the Kansas City Royals cheers for the team in an outfit incorporating elements of the team's lion mascot at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on Oct. 29, 2014, ahead of Game 7 of the World Series against the San Francisco Giants. The two teams had won three games apiece heading into the series' decisive Game 7.

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World Series Game 7

World Series Game 7

KANSAS CITY, United States - A fan of the San Francisco Giants spreads a flag to support the team at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on Oct. 29, 2014, ahead of Game 7 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals. The two teams had won three games apiece heading into the series' decisive Game 7.

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Softbank wins Game 5 of Japan Series

Softbank wins Game 5 of Japan Series

NAGOYA, Japan - Softbank Hawks' Nobuhiro Matsuda (back) scores on Toru Hosokawa's single as Chunichi Dragons catcher Motonobu Tanishige attempts to block him during Game 5 of the Japan Series at Nagoya Dome in Aichi Prefecture on Nov. 17, 2011. The Hawks won the game 5-0 to lead the best-of-seven series three games to two.

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S. Korea's Lee wins men's 1,500 speed skating

S. Korea's Lee wins men's 1,500 speed skating

VABCOUVER, Canada - American Apolo Anton Ohno celebrates after winning the silver in the men's 1,500 meters speed skating in the Vancouver Games at the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver on Feb. 13, 2010. With his sixth medal from three Games, Ohno became the most decorated Olympic short-track skater.

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Japan break Qatar jinx in World Cup qualifier

Japan break Qatar jinx in World Cup qualifier

DOHA, Qatar - Shunsuke Nakamura (L) and other Japan players acknowledge supporters after beating Qatar 3-0 in a World Cup qualifier against Qatar in Doha on Nov. 19. Japan kept second spot in Asian zone Group A with seven points from three games, two behind Australia.

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Japan break Qatar jinx in World Cup qualifier

Japan break Qatar jinx in World Cup qualifier

DOHA, Qatar - Supporters cheer the Japanese team during a World Cup qualifier against Qatar in Doha on Nov. 19. Japan won 3-0 over Qatar, keeping second spot in Asian zone Group A with seven points from three games, two behind Australia.

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Japan break Qatar jinx in World Cup qualifier

Japan break Qatar jinx in World Cup qualifier

DOHA, Qatar - Japan's Tatsuya Tanaka (8) scored the opening goal in the first half of a World Cup qualifier against Qatar in Doha on Nov. 19. Japan beat Qatar 3-0, keeping coach Takeshi Okada's men in second spot in Asian zone Group A with seven points from three games, two behind Australia.

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Japan break Qatar jinx in World Cup qualifier

Japan break Qatar jinx in World Cup qualifier

DOHA, Qatar - Japan's Tatsuya Tanaka (8) scored the opening goal in the first half of a World Cup qualifier against Qatar in Doha on Nov. 19. Japan beat Qatar 3-0, keeping coach Takeshi Okada's men in second spot in Asian zone Group A with seven points from three games, two behind Australia.

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Matsuzaka helps Boston reach World Series

Matsuzaka helps Boston reach World Series

BOSTON, United States - Starting pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka became the first Japanese to earn a win in a major league postseason game on Oct. 21 as the Boston Red Sox came back from a three-games-to-one deficit to take the American League Championship Series with an 11-2 win over the Cleveland Indians in Game 7.

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Ichiro record first hit in three games

Ichiro record first hit in three games

DETROIT, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki records his first hit in three games in the eighth inning to move a step closer to reaching 200 hits for five consecutive seasons as his team edged the Detroit Tigers 2-1 at Comerica Park on Sept. 23. (MLB)

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H. Matsui goes 1-for-5

H. Matsui goes 1-for-5

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui hits a single with an RBI to center in the second inning against the Detroit Tigers at Yankee Stadium on July 5. Matsui went 1-for-5 as the Yankees beat the Tigers 10-3 to snap the team's losing skid after three games. (MLB)

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Ichiro hits RBI triple against Devil Rays

Ichiro hits RBI triple against Devil Rays

ST. PETERSBURG, United States - Seattle Mariners right-fielder Ichiro Suzuki smiles in the dugout after hitting an RBI triple for his first hit in three games in the eighth inning against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays on Sept. 2. Ichiro went 1-for-7 in the Mariners' 10-8 win over the Devil Rays in a game extended to 11 innings.

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Ichiro makes 1st hit in 3 games

Ichiro makes 1st hit in 3 games

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki singles to right in the seventh inning against the Chicago White Sox at Safeco Field on Aug. 2, making his first hit in three games. He was replaced on defense in the ninth inning, but maintained his American-League leading .338 average as the Mariners crushed the White Sox 10-0. (MLB)

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Matsui gets first hit in 3 games

Matsui gets first hit in 3 games

BOSTON, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui singles to center in the third inning against the Boston Red Sox on July 27. Matsui got his first hit in three games with a pair of RBIs and scored a run but the Yankees lost the game 6-4. (MLB)

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China wins Men's World Team Chess Championship

STORY: China wins Men's World Team Chess Championship DATELINE: Nov. 26, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:38 LOCATION: Jerusalem CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Men's World Team Chess Championship 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WEN YANG, Captain of the Chinese chess team 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LU SHANGLEI, Chinese player STORYLINE: China won the 2022 Men's World Team Chess Championship after beating the reigning Chess Olympiad champion Uzbekistan in the final Friday in Jerusalem. China won twice 2.5-1.5 in the double-header final match to win the title for the third time, after taking the gold in 2015 and 2017. China won the first match thanks to a win by Bai Jinshi over Shamsiddin Vokhidov, with tied games in the other three boards. In the second match, Li Di overcame Ortik Nigmatov, while the other three games of the match again ended in a draw. China's Lu Shanglei and Xu Xiangyu contributed two draws each, against Nodirbek Yakubboev and Javokhir Sindarov respectively. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WEN YANG, Capta

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Japan break Qatar jinx in World Cup qualifier

Japan break Qatar jinx in World Cup qualifier

DOHA, Qatar - Japan's Tatsuya Tanaka (8) scored the opening goal in the first half of a World Cup qualifier against Qatar in Doha on Nov. 19. Japan beat Qatar 3-0, keeping coach Takeshi Okada's men in second spot in Asian zone Group A with seven points from three games, two behind Australia. (Kyodo)

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Japan break Qatar jinx in World Cup qualifier

Japan break Qatar jinx in World Cup qualifier

DOHA, Qatar - Japan's Tatsuya Tanaka (8) scored the opening goal in the first half of a World Cup qualifier against Qatar in Doha on Nov. 19. Japan beat Qatar 3-0, keeping coach Takeshi Okada's men in second spot in Asian zone Group A with seven points from three games, two behind Australia. (Kyodo)

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Japan break Qatar jinx in World Cup qualifier

Japan break Qatar jinx in World Cup qualifier

DOHA, Qatar - Shunsuke Nakamura (L) and other Japan players acknowledge supporters after beating Qatar 3-0 in a World Cup qualifier against Qatar in Doha on Nov. 19. Japan kept second spot in Asian zone Group A with seven points from three games, two behind Australia. (Kyodo)

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Japan break Qatar jinx in World Cup qualifier

Japan break Qatar jinx in World Cup qualifier

DOHA, Qatar - Supporters cheer the Japanese team during a World Cup qualifier against Qatar in Doha on Nov. 19. Japan won 3-0 over Qatar, keeping second spot in Asian zone Group A with seven points from three games, two behind Australia. (Kyodo)

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Camera Sketch_ Game 3 of the Japan Series

The third game of the Japan Series between Nankai and the Giants, the Giants win three games in a row, 9-3. The third game of the Japan Series at Korakuen Stadium, Nagashima's two-run home run, etc. Date of shooting unknown, release date: November 5, 1965.

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Chelsea target Muto named J-League MVP for March

Chelsea target Muto named J-League MVP for March

File photo taken in Melbourne, Australia in January 2015 shows FC Tokyo striker Yoshinori Muto playing for Japan. The 22-year-old, who has received a formal offer from Chelsea of the English Premier League, was named J-League first-division MVP for March on April 10 after scoring three goals in three games in the month. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Soccer: Nadeshiko Japan sunk by Sweden in friendly

Soccer: Nadeshiko Japan sunk by Sweden in friendly

Members of the Japanese women's soccer team are seen after succumbing to Sweden 3-0 in a friendly on July 21, 2016 in Kalmar, Sweden. Former world champions Nadeshiko Japan remain winless in three games under new coach Asako Takakura. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Soccer: Nadeshiko Japan sunk by Sweden in friendly

Soccer: Nadeshiko Japan sunk by Sweden in friendly

Japan's Saki Kumagai (C) reacts after the Swedes scored the opening goal in the second half of a friendly in Kalmar, Sweden on July 21, 2016. Former women's world champions Nadeshiko Japan, who lost 3-0 to Sweden, remain winless in three games under new coach Asako Takakura. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ichiro goes hitless in Marlins' loss

Ichiro goes hitless in Marlins' loss

Ichiro Suzuki goes hitless at five at-bats in the Miami Marlins' 4-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays at Marlins Park on May 24, 2016. Suzuki rapped out 10 hits in the previous three games, leaving him 40 hits shy of reaching 3,000 in his major league career. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Table Tennis: Japan's women secure medal at world team c'ships

Table Tennis: Japan's women secure medal at world team c'ships

Ai Fukuhara defeats Kristin Silbereisen by three games to one to seal Japan's 3-0 victory over Germany in the quarterfinals of the World Team Table Tennis Championships in Kuala Lumpur on March 3, 2016. The win guaranteed Japan at least a bronze medal since there is no third-place match. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan rugby team returns home

Japan rugby team returns home

Head coach Eddie Jones attends a press conference along with other members of Japan's national rugby team at a Tokyo hotel on Oct. 13, 2015 after returning from England. The team failed to reach the last eight but won three games in Pool B at the Rugby World Cup. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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