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Miyazato at HSBC Women's Champions

SINGAPORE, Singapore - Japan's Ai Miyazato speaks to reporters after the second rounds of the HSBC Women's Champions at Tanah Merah Country Club in Singapore on Feb. 24, 2012. Miyazato managed a 2-under 70 to land in a three-way tie for fourth place at the halfway mark of the U.S. LPGA event.

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Ishikawa fades at Panasonic Open

KOBE, Japan - Japan's Ryo Ishikawa acknowledges the gallery after holing out in the Asia-Pacific Panasonic Open at Rokko Kokusai Golf Club in Kobe on Sept. 26, 2010. He ended up in a three-way tie for 13th place.

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Ai Miyazato in 3-way tie for lead at Evian Masters

EVIAN, France - Japan's Ai Miyazato responds to fans after making a birdie on the 16th hole in the second round of the Evian Masters in France on July 24. Miyazato shot a 6-under 66 to move into a three-way tie for the lead after the round.

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Hakuho shares lead after dumping Dejima at autumn sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (R) disposed of Dejima with a series of hefty blows Sept. 17, moving him into a three-way tie for the lead at the 15-day Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

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Chiyotaikai falls to 1st defeat at summer sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Ozeki Chiyotaikai (R) falls to his first defeat in a bout against Mongolian Asasekiryu, leaving himself in a three-way tie for the lead with ozeki Hakuho and sekiwake Miyabiyama on the eighth day of the Summer Grand Sum Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on March 14.

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Asashoryu moves into share of lead at New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Hokutoriki (back) sees his unbeaten streak come to an end after he was overpowered by Tokitsuumi but stays in a three-way tie at 9-1 with yoikozuna Asashoryu and ozeki Tochiauma.

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Asashoryu moves into share of lead at New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Grand champion Asashoryu (back) defeats Kotomitsuki to grab a share of the lead heading into the final stretch of the 15-day meet at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 17. Asashoryu's win moved him into a strong position for a record eighth straight Emperor's Cup, joining ozeki Tochiazuma and dark horse Hokutoriki in a three-way tie at 9-1.

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Asashoryu moves into share of lead at New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Ozeki Tochiazuma (back) pulls of a balancing act on the straw ridge to yank the No.5 maegashira down to the dirt. Tochiazuma joined yokozuna Asashoryu and dark hourse Hokutoriki in a three-way tie at 9-1 as the race for the championship heats up at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan.

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Moromizato finishes in 3rd

RANCHO MIRAGE, United States - Shinobu Moromizato of Japan smiles as she waits for a duck to pass by during the final round of the LPGA Sectional Qualifying Tournament at Mission Hills Country Club on Sept. 23. The 19-year-old closed in a three-way tie for third to advance to the final qualifying tournament in Florida in November.

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Creamer emerges sole leader at NEC Karuizawa 72

KARUIZAWA, Japan - U.S. LPGA rookie Paula Creamer responds to galleries during the second round of the NEC Karuizawa 72 tournament on the Karuizawa 72 Golf North Course on Aug. 13. She broke away from a three-way tie for the overnight lead and took a two-stroke lead heading into the final round.

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Asashoryu upset, drops to 3-way lead at Nagoya sumo

NAGOYA, Japan - Yokozuna Asashoryu (R) suffers an upset defeat to rank-and-filer Kokkai and drops into a three-way tie for the lead as the title race unexpectedly became wide open at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium on July 20.

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(2)U.S. Open 2nd round

PINEHURST, North Carolina - Defending champion Retief Goosen of South Africa looks at his tee shot during the second round of the U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort and Country Club's No. 2 Course on June 17. He is in a three-way tie for the lead at 138 with two Americans Olin Browne and Jason Gore.

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Lotte ties up with team from China league

BEIJING, China - The Lotte Marines of Japan's Pacific League and the Lotte Giants of the Korean Baseball Organization signed a three-way business tie-up agreement with the Beijing China Hope Stars of the Chinese baseball league on March 23 in Beijing. Lotte acting owner Akio Shigemitsu (R) shows off the Chinese team uniform after the signing.

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Asashoryu keeps share of lead at autumn sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Asashoryu (L) smacks down six-ranked maegashira Kakizoe on the 11th day of the 15-day Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 22. Asashoryu stayed in a three-way tie for the lead with his ninth victory.

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Takanohana moves into joint lead

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Takanohana (L) pulls a rampaging ozeki Chiyotaikai into a three-way tie for the lead with two days left in the 15-day autumn sumo tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 20.

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(3)Three tied for lead at Nagoya sumo tournament

NAGOYA, Japan - Ozeki Chiyotaikai bullies up on sekikwake Wakanosato to remain in a three-way tie for the lead at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at the Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium on July 17.

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(1)Three tied for lead at Nagoya sumo tournament

NAGOYA, Japan - Yokozuna Musashimaru unleashes a mighty blast that sends fifth-ranked maegashira Hokutoriki retreating over the bales. The grand champion captured his 10th win to remain in a three-way tie for the lead at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at the Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium on July 17.

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Asashoryu keeps share of lead at autumn sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Asashoryu (L) smacks down six-ranked maegashira Kakizoe on the 11th day of the 15-day Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 22. Asashoryu stayed in a three-way tie for the lead with his ninth victory. (Kyodo)

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Lotte ties up with team from China league

BEIJING, China - The Lotte Marines of Japan's Pacific League and the Lotte Giants of the Korean Baseball Organization signed a three-way business tie-up agreement with the Beijing China Hope Stars of the Chinese baseball league on March 23 in Beijing. Lotte acting owner Akio Shigemitsu (R) shows off the Chinese team uniform after the signing. (Kyodo)

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Asashoryu upset, drops to 3-way lead at Nagoya sumo

NAGOYA, Japan - Yokozuna Asashoryu (R) suffers an upset defeat to rank-and-filer Kokkai and drops into a three-way tie for the lead as the title race unexpectedly became wide open at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium on July 20. (Kyodo)

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Creamer emerges sole leader at NEC Karuizawa 72

KARUIZAWA, Japan - U.S. LPGA rookie Paula Creamer responds to galleries during the second round of the NEC Karuizawa 72 tournament on the Karuizawa 72 Golf North Course on Aug. 13. She broke away from a three-way tie for the overnight lead and took a two-stroke lead heading into the final round. (Kyodo)

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Moromizato finishes in 3rd

RANCHO MIRAGE, United States - Shinobu Moromizato of Japan smiles as she waits for a duck to pass by during the final round of the LPGA Sectional Qualifying Tournament at Mission Hills Country Club on Sept. 23. The 19-year-old closed in a three-way tie for third to advance to the final qualifying tournament in Florida in November. (Kyodo)

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Asashoryu moves into share of lead at New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Grand champion Asashoryu (back) defeats Kotomitsuki to grab a share of the lead heading into the final stretch of the 15-day meet at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 17. Asashoryu's win moved him into a strong position for a record eighth straight Emperor's Cup, joining ozeki Tochiazuma and dark horse Hokutoriki in a three-way tie at 9-1. (Kyodo)

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Chiyotaikai falls to 1st defeat at summer sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Ozeki Chiyotaikai (R) falls to his first defeat in a bout against Mongolian Asasekiryu, leaving himself in a three-way tie for the lead with ozeki Hakuho and sekiwake Miyabiyama on the eighth day of the Summer Grand Sum Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on March 14. (Kyodo)

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Hakuho shares lead after dumping Dejima at autumn sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (R) disposed of Dejima with a series of hefty blows Sept. 17, moving him into a three-way tie for the lead at the 15-day Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo. (Kyodo)

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Asashoryu moves into share of lead at New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Hokutoriki (back) sees his unbeaten streak come to an end after he was overpowered by Tokitsuumi but stays in a three-way tie at 9-1 with yoikozuna Asashoryu and ozeki Tochiauma. (Kyodo)

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Asashoryu moves into share of lead at New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Ozeki Tochiazuma (back) pulls of a balancing act on the straw ridge to yank the No.5 maegashira down to the dirt. Tochiazuma joined yokozuna Asashoryu and dark hourse Hokutoriki in a three-way tie at 9-1 as the race for the championship heats up at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan. (Kyodo)

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(2)U.S. Open 2nd round

PINEHURST, North Carolina - Defending champion Retief Goosen of South Africa looks at his tee shot during the second round of the U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort and Country Club's No. 2 Course on June 17. He is in a three-way tie for the lead at 138 with two Americans Olin Browne and Jason Gore. (Kyodo)

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Golf: Nomura retains top spot in Bahamas

Japan's Harukyo Nomura tees off on the eighth hole during the second round of the Pure Silk Bahamas Classic at Ocean Club Golf Course on Paradise Island on Jan. 29, 2016. Nomura was in a three-way tie for the lead at 8 under at the halfway point of the 72-hole U.S. LPGA event. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Golf: Nomura retains top spot in Bahamas

Japan's Harukyo Nomura hits a shot on the 18th hole during the second round of the Pure Silk Bahamas Classic at Ocean Club Golf Course on Paradise Island on Jan. 29, 2016. Nomura was in a three-way tie for the lead at 8 under at the halfway point of the 72-hole U.S. LPGA event. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan's Matsuyama ends Phoenix Open tied for 2nd place

Japan's Hideki Matsuyama gives his caddie a high-five after scoring an eagle on the first hole in the final round of the Waste Management Phoenix Open professional golf tournament on the TPC of Scottsdale course in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Feb. 1, 2015. He shot a 4-under 67 to finish in a three-way tie for second at 14-under 270. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Failed birdie on 18th hole costs Matsuyama Phoenix Open playoff

Japan's Hideki Matsuyama misses his birdie putt on the 18th hole in the final round of the Waste Management Phoenix Open professional golf tournament on the TPC of Scottsdale course in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Feb. 1, 2015. He finished at a 4-under 67, one stroke shy of forcing a playoff, ending in a three-way tie for second at 14-under 270. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan's Matsuyama reacts after 1st-hole eagle at Phoenix Open

Japan's Hideki Matsuyama acknowledges cheers of the gallery after scoring an eagle on the No. 1 hole in the final round of the Waste Management Phoenix Open professional golf tournament on the TPC of Scottsdale course in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Feb. 1, 2015. He ended in a three-way tie for second at 14-under 270. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ishikawa fades at Panasonic Open

KOBE, Japan - Japan's Ryo Ishikawa acknowledges the gallery after holing out in the Asia-Pacific Panasonic Open at Rokko Kokusai Golf Club in Kobe on Sept. 26, 2010. He ended up in a three-way tie for 13th place. (Kyodo)

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Miyazato at HSBC Women's Champions

SINGAPORE, Singapore - Japan's Ai Miyazato speaks to reporters after the second rounds of the HSBC Women's Champions at Tanah Merah Country Club in Singapore on Feb. 24, 2012. Miyazato managed a 2-under 70 to land in a three-way tie for fourth place at the halfway mark of the U.S. LPGA event. (Kyodo)

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(1)Three tied for lead at Nagoya sumo tournament

NAGOYA, Japan - Yokozuna Musashimaru unleashes a mighty blast that sends fifth-ranked maegashira Hokutoriki retreating over the bales. The grand champion captured his 10th win to remain in a three-way tie for the lead at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at the Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium on July 17.

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Summer Grand Sumo Tournament

Mongolian grand champion Kakuryu (L) and Abi fight on the 10th day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 21, 2019. Kakuryu won to improve to a 9-1 record and stay in a three-way tie for the lead. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Koepka wins Dunlop Phoenix

Brooks Koepka of the United States acknowledges the gallery after holing his putt on the 18th to close out the Dunlop Phoenix golf tournament at Phoenix Country Club in Miyazaki on Nov. 19, 2017. Koepka finished at 20-under-par, nine shots clear of a group in a three-way tie for second. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Koepka wins Dunlop Phoenix

Brooks Koepka (R) of the United States celebrates with his caddy after winning the Dunlop Phoenix golf tournament at Phoenix Country Club in Miyazaki on Nov. 19, 2017. Koepka finished at 20-under-par, nine shots clear of a group in a three-way tie for second. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Koepka wins Dunlop Phoenix

Brooks Koepka of the United States shows off the trophy after winning the Dunlop Phoenix golf tournament at Phoenix Country Club in Miyazaki on Nov. 19, 2017. Koepka finished at 20-under-par, nine shots clear of a group in a three-way tie for second. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Golf: Matsuyama slips to 49th after 3rd round of BMW Championship

Japan's Hideki Matsuyama reacts after his third shot on the 7th hole during the third round of the BMW Championship at Conway Farms Golf Club in Lake Forest, Illinois, on Sept. 16, 2017. Matsuyama shot a 1-under-par 70 to sit in a three-way tie for 49th. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Golf: Matsuyama slips to 49th after 3rd round of BMW Championship

Japan's Hideki Matsuyama hits his second shot on the 18th hole during the third round of the BMW Championship at Conway Farms Golf Club in Lake Forest, Illinois, on Sept. 16, 2017. Matsuyama shot a 1-under-par 70 to sit in a three-way tie for 49th. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Matsuyama finishes tied for 4th in PGA Championship

Japan's Hideki Matsuyama hits a tee shot on the first hole during the final round of the PGA Championship at Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield, New Jersey, on July 31, 2016. Matsuyama finished in a three-way tie for fourth place with a 9-under-par 271 total. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Takanohana moves into joint lead

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Takanohana (L) pulls down a rampaging ozeki Chiyotaikai into a three-way tie for the lead with two days left in the 15-day autumn sumo tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 20. (Kyodo)

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(3)Three tied for lead at Nagoya sumo tournament

NAGOYA, Japan - Ozeki Chiyotaikai bullies up on sekikwake Wakanosato to remain in a three-way tie for the lead at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at the Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium on July 17.