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Baseball: Division Series between Phillies and Dodgers

Baseball: Division Series between Phillies and Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto (bottom) is pictured after allowing a home run to Kyle Schwarber (top, L) of the Philadelphia Phillies in the fourth inning of Game 3 of the best-of-five National League Division Series on Oct. 8, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

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Cabinet Meeting Highlights Tensions Over Musks Federal Demands

Cabinet Meeting Highlights Tensions Over Musks Federal Demands

Eric Scott Turner, US secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), top right, prays with Marco Rubio, US secretary of state, US President Donald Trump, and Pete Hegseth, US secretary of defense, during a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025. Elon Musk's demand that more than two million federal employees defend their work is facing pushback from other powerful figures in the Trump administration, in a sign that the billionaire's brash approach to overhauling the government is creating division. Photo by Al Drago/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Football: German Bundesliga

Football: German Bundesliga

Takuma Asano (top) celebrates after Bochum kept their spot in the top division following a penalty shootout against Fortuna Dusseldorf in the German Bundesliga promotion/relegation playoffs on May 27, 2024, in Dusseldorf.

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Football: German Bundesliga

Football: German Bundesliga

Takuma Asano celebrates after Bochum kept their spot in the top division following a penalty shootout against Fortuna Dusseldorf in the German Bundesliga promotion/relegation playoffs on May 27, 2024, in Dusseldorf.

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(SP)GERMANY-AUGSBURG-FOOTBALL-BUNDESLIGA-AUGSBURG VS STUTTGART

(SP)GERMANY-AUGSBURG-FOOTBALL-BUNDESLIGA-AUGSBURG VS STUTTGART

(240511) -- AUGSBURG, May 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Felix Uduokhai (top R) of Augsburg vies with Serhou Guirassy (top L) of Stuttgart during the German first division Bundesliga football match between FC Augsburg and VfB Stuttgart in Augsburg, Germany, May 10, 2024. (Photo by Philippe Ruiz/Xinhua)

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Sumo tourney champ Takerufuji's triumphant return home

Takerufuji (R), who achieved a historic win in the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka in March, waves to fans and well-wishers as he returns triumphant to his native town Goshogawara in Aomori Prefecture, northern Japan on May 1, 2024. The bottom-ranked No. 17 maegashira at the time of the competition became the first wrestler since Ryogoku in 1914 to win a championship in his top-division debut.

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Sumo tourney champ Takerufuji's triumphant return home

Sumo tourney champ Takerufuji's triumphant return home

Takerufuji (R), who achieved a historic win in the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka in March, waves to fans and well-wishers as he returns triumphant to his native town Goshogawara in Aomori Prefecture, northern Japan on May 1, 2024. The bottom-ranked No. 17 maegashira at the time of the competition became the first wrestler since Ryogoku in 1914 to win a championship in his top-division debut.

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Sumo tourney champ Takerufuji's triumphant return home

Sumo tourney champ Takerufuji's triumphant return home

Takerufuji (R), who achieved a historic win in the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka in March, waves to fans and well-wishers as he returns triumphant to his native town Goshogawara in Aomori Prefecture, northern Japan on May 1, 2024. The bottom-ranked No. 17 maegashira at the time of the competition became the first wrestler since Ryogoku in 1914 to win a championship in his top-division debut.

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(SP)GERMANY-MUNICH-FOOTBALL-BUNDESLIGA-BAYERN MUNICH VS FRANKFURT

(SP)GERMANY-MUNICH-FOOTBALL-BUNDESLIGA-BAYERN MUNICH VS FRANKFURT

(240428) -- MUNICH, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Matthijs de Ligt (top R) of Bayern Munich vies with Junior Dina Ebimbe of Frankfurt during the German first division Bundesliga football match between Bayern Munich and Eintracht Frankfurt in Munich, Germany, April 27, 2024. (Photo by Philippe Ruiz/Xinhua)

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Football: Feyenoord vs. Go Ahead Eagles

Football: Feyenoord vs. Go Ahead Eagles

Feyenoord's Ayase Ueda (R, front) celebrates with teammates after scoring in the second half of a Dutch top-division football match against Go Ahead Eagles in Deventer, the Netherlands, on April 25, 2024.

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Football: Feyenoord vs. Go Ahead Eagles

Football: Feyenoord vs. Go Ahead Eagles

Feyenoord's Ayase Ueda (L) goes on the attack during a Dutch top-division football match against Go Ahead Eagles in Deventer, the Netherlands, on April 25, 2024.

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(SP)GERMANY-AUGSBURG-FOOTBALL-BUNDESLIGA-AUGSBURG VS UNION BERLIN

(SP)GERMANY-AUGSBURG-FOOTBALL-BUNDESLIGA-AUGSBURG VS UNION BERLIN

(240413) -- AUGSBURG, April 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Andras Schaefer (top) of Union Berlin vies for a header during the German first division Bundesliga football match between FC Augsburg and Union Berlin in Augsburg, Germany, April 12, 2024. (Photo by Philippe Ruiz/Xinhua)

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(SP)GERMANY-AUGSBURG-FOOTBALL-BUNDESLIGA-AUGSBURG VS UNION BERLIN

(SP)GERMANY-AUGSBURG-FOOTBALL-BUNDESLIGA-AUGSBURG VS UNION BERLIN

(240413) -- AUGSBURG, April 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Danilho Doekhi (top R) of Union Berlin vies with Sven Michel (2nd L) of Augsburg during the German first division Bundesliga football match between FC Augsburg and Union Berlin in Augsburg, Germany, April 12, 2024. (Photo by Philippe Ruiz/Xinhua)

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Former sumo grand champion Akebono dies at 54

Former sumo grand champion Akebono dies at 54

Photo shows sumo wrestler Akebono holding the Emperor's Cup after winning his first top-division championship as a sekiwake at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan in May 1992. The former grand champion died at 54 in early April, 2024, of heart failure.

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(SP)GERMANY-DORTMUND-FOOTBALL-BUNDESLIGA-DORTMUND VS STUTTGART

(SP)GERMANY-DORTMUND-FOOTBALL-BUNDESLIGA-DORTMUND VS STUTTGART

(240407) -- DORTMUND, April 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Serhou Guirassy (top) of VfB Stuttgart vies with Emre Can of Borussia Dortmund during the first division of Bundesliga football match between Borussia Dortmund and VfB Stuttgart in Dortmund, Germany, on April 6, 2024. (Photo by Joachim Bywaletz/Xinhua)

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Sumo: Spring champion Takerufuji at press conference

Sumo: Spring champion Takerufuji at press conference

Takerufuji attends a press conference in Osaka on March 25, 2024, one day after winning the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament. The bottom-ranked No. 17 maegashira became the first wrestler since Ryogoku in 1914 to win a championship in his top-division debut.

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Sumo: Spring champion Takerufuji

Sumo: Spring champion Takerufuji

Takerufuji smiles during a press conference in Osaka on March 25, 2024 one day after winning the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament. The bottom-ranked No. 17 maegashira became the first wrestler since Ryogoku in 1914 to win a championship in his top-division debut.

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Sumo: Spring champion Takerufuji

Sumo: Spring champion Takerufuji

Takerufuji (R) is pictured in Osaka on March 25, 2024, with newspapers reporting his victory in the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament a day before. The bottom-ranked No. 17 maegashira became the first wrestler since Ryogoku in 1914 to win a championship in his top-division debut.

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Sumo: Spring champion Takerufuji at press conference

Sumo: Spring champion Takerufuji at press conference

Takerufuji attends a press conference in Osaka on March 25, 2024, one day after winning the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament. The bottom-ranked No. 17 maegashira became the first wrestler since Ryogoku in 1914 to win a championship in his top-division debut.

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Sumo: Spring champion Takerufuji

Sumo: Spring champion Takerufuji

Takerufuji speaks at a press conference in Osaka on March 25, 2024 one day after winning the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament. The bottom-ranked No. 17 maegashira became the first wrestler since Ryogoku in 1914 to win a championship in his top-division debut.

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Sumo: Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Sumo: Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Takerufuji sheds a tear while meeting the media after winning the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka on its final day on March 24, 2024. The bottom-ranked No. 17 maegashira became the first wrestler since Ryogoku in 1914 to win a championship in his top-division debut.

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Sumo: Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Sumo: Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Takerufuji (R) waves during a parade held after he won the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka on its final day on March 24, 2024. The bottom-ranked No. 17 maegashira became the first wrestler since Ryogoku in 1914 to win a championship in his top-division debut.

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Sumo: Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Sumo: Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Takerufuji celebrates with his mother (front) after winning the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka on its final day on March 24, 2024. The bottom-ranked No. 17 maegashira became the first wrestler since Ryogoku in 1914 to win a championship in his top-division debut.

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Sumo: Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Sumo: Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Takerufuji (R) is pictured with yokozuna Terunofuji after winning the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka on its final day on March 24, 2024. The bottom-ranked No. 17 maegashira became the first wrestler since Ryogoku in 1914 to win a championship in his top-division debut.

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Sumo: Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Sumo: Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Takerufuji speaks with his mother after winning the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka on its final day on March 24, 2024. The bottom-ranked No. 17 maegashira became the first wrestler since Ryogoku in 1914 to win a championship in his top-division debut.

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Sumo: Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Sumo: Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Takerufuji speaks during an interview after winning the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka on its final day on March 24, 2024. The bottom-ranked No. 17 maegashira became the first wrestler since Ryogoku in 1914 to win a championship in his top-division debut.

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Sumo: Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Sumo: Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Takerufuji speaks during an interview after winning the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka on its final day on March 24, 2024. The bottom-ranked No. 17 maegashira became the first wrestler since Ryogoku in 1914 to win a championship in his top-division debut.

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Sumo: Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Sumo: Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Takerufuji speaks during an interview after winning the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka on its final day on March 24, 2024. The bottom-ranked No. 17 maegashira became the first wrestler since Ryogoku in 1914 to win a championship in his top-division debut.

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Sumo: Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Sumo: Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Takerufuji receives the Emperor's Cup from Japan Sumo Association head Hakkaku after winning the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka on its final day on March 24, 2024. The bottom-ranked No. 17 maegashira became the first wrestler since Ryogoku in 1914 to win a championship in his top-division debut.

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Sumo: Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Sumo: Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Takerufuji receives the Emperor's Cup from Japan Sumo Association head Hakkaku after winning the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka on its final day on March 24, 2024. The bottom-ranked No. 17 maegashira became the first wrestler since Ryogoku in 1914 to win a championship in his top-division debut.

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Sumo: Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Sumo: Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Takerufuji receives the Emperor's Cup from Japan Sumo Association head Hakkaku after winning the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka on its final day on March 24, 2024. The bottom-ranked No. 17 maegashira became the first wrestler since Ryogoku in 1914 to win a championship in his top-division debut.

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Sumo: Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Sumo: Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Takerufuji receives the Emperor's Cup from Japan Sumo Association head Hakkaku after winning the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka on its final day on March 24, 2024. The bottom-ranked No. 17 maegashira became the first wrestler since Ryogoku in 1914 to win a championship in his top-division debut.

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Sumo: Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Sumo: Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

No. 17 maegashira Takerufuji receives the prize money after becoming the first sumo wrestler since 1914 to win a championship in his top-division debut with his victory over Gonoyama on the final day of the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka on March 24, 2024.

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Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

No. 17 maegashira Takerufuji leaves the ring with the prize money after winning the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka on its final day on March 24, 2024. The bottom-ranked No. 17 maegashira became the first wrestler since Ryogoku in 1914 to win a championship in his top-division debut.

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Sumo: Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Sumo: Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Takerufuji (R) beats Gonoyama on the final day of the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka on March 24, 2024. The bottom-ranked No. 17 maegashira became the first wrestler since Ryogoku in 1914 to win a championship in his top-division debut.

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Sumo: Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Sumo: Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Takerufuji (L) beats Gonoyama on the final day of the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka on March 24, 2024. The bottom-ranked No. 17 maegashira became the first wrestler since Ryogoku in 1914 to win a championship in his top-division debut.

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Sumo: Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Sumo: Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Takerufuji is pictured after beating Gonoyama on the final day of the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka on March 24, 2024. The bottom-ranked No. 17 maegashira became the first wrestler since Ryogoku in 1914 to win a championship in his top-division debut.

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Sumo: Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Sumo: Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Takerufuji is pictured after beating Gonoyama on the final day of the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka on March 24, 2024. The bottom-ranked No. 17 maegashira became the first wrestler since Ryogoku in 1914 to win a championship in his top-division debut.

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Sumo: Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Sumo: Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Takerufuji leaves the ring after beating Gonoyama on the final day of the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka on March 24, 2024. The bottom-ranked No. 17 maegashira became the first wrestler since Ryogoku in 1914 to win a championship in his top-division debut.

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Sumo: Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Sumo: Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Takerufuji reacts after beating Gonoyama on the final day of the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka on March 24, 2024. The bottom-ranked No. 17 maegashira became the first wrestler since Ryogoku in 1914 to win a championship in his top-division debut.

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Sumo: Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Sumo: Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Takerufuji reacts after beating Gonoyama on the final day of the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka on March 24, 2024. The bottom-ranked No. 17 maegashira became the first wrestler since Ryogoku in 1914 to win a championship in his top-division debut.

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Sumo: Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Sumo: Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Takerufuji (R) beats Gonoyama on the final day of the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka on March 24, 2024. The bottom-ranked No. 17 maegashira became the first wrestler since Ryogoku in May 1914 to win a championship in his top-division debut.

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Sumo: Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Sumo: Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Top-division debutant Takerufuji is pictured after being beaten by former ozeki Asanoyama on the 14th day of the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka on March 23, 2024.

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Sumo: Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Sumo: Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Top-division debutant Takerufuji (L) is pictured after being beaten by former ozeki Asanoyama on the 14th day of the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka on March 23, 2024.

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Sumo: Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Sumo: Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Top-division debutant Takerufuji (L) is beaten by former ozeki Asanoyama on the 14th day of the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka on March 23, 2024.

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Sumo: Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Sumo: Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Top-division debutant Takerufuji (R) is beaten by former ozeki Asanoyama on the 14th day of the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka on March 23, 2024.

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Sumo: Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Sumo: Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Top-division debutant Takerufuji is pictured before taking on sekiwake Wakamotoharu on the 13th day of the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka on March 22, 2024. The bottom-ranked No. 17 maegashira beat Wakamotoharu with a 12-1 record, coming close to becoming the first makuuchi-division rookie to win the Emperor's Cup since 1914.

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Sumo: Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Sumo: Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Top-division rookie Takerufuji (L) beats sekiwake Wakamotoharu on the 13th day of the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka on March 22, 2024.

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Sumo: Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Sumo: Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

No. 17 maegashira Takerufuji looks dejected after being beaten by ozeki Hoshoryu on the 12th day of the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka on March 21, 2024. The top-division debutant's perfect run came to a halt.

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Sumo: Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Sumo: Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

No. 17 maegashira Takerufuji (L) is beaten by ozeki Hoshoryu on the 12th day of the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka on March 21, 2024. The top-division debutant's perfect run came to a halt.

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