Baseball: Ohtani says Dodgers' winning mentality motivated move

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 14 Kyodo - Newly signed Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani said Thursday the fact the team is a perennial playoff contender lined up perfectly with his desire to win and played a major role in the choice of his new MLB home. Formally introduced by the Dodgers in a news conference at Dodger Stadium, Ohtani said there are many reasons why he chose to sign his record $700 million, 10-year deal, but the ownership group's lofty standards were key.(Kyodo)

Fujii beats Kimura in playoff to win Promise Ladies

Fujii beats Kimura in playoff to win Promise Ladies

TOJO, Japan - Kasumi Fujii beams with her cup in hand after winning her first title in 14 months and sixth overall by defeating veteran Toshimi Kimura in a two-way playoff of the Promise Ladies at the Water Hills Golf Club in Hyogo Prefecture on June 27.

Taiwan's Lu winner in playoff in Katokichi Queens

Taiwan's Lu winner in playoff in Katokichi Queens

MURE, Japan - Fourth-year pro Lu Hsiao-chuan of Taiwan holds her trophy after winning the Katokichi Queens golf tournament for her first title of the season by beating veteran Michie Oba in a two-way playoff at Yashima Country Club in Kagawa Prefecture May 2.

Fujii beats Kimura in playoff to win Promise Ladies

Fujii beats Kimura in playoff to win Promise Ladies

TOJO, Japan - Kasumi Fujii beams with her cup in hand after winning her first title in 14 months and sixth overall by defeating veteran Toshimi Kimura in a two-way playoff of the Promise Ladies at the Water Hills Golf Club in Hyogo Prefecture on June 27. (Kyodo)

Taiwan's Lu winner in playoff in Katokichi Queens

Taiwan's Lu winner in playoff in Katokichi Queens

MURE, Japan - Fourth-year pro Lu Hsiao-chuan of Taiwan holds her trophy after winning the Katokichi Queens golf tournament for her first title of the season by beating veteran Michie Oba in a two-way playoff at Yashima Country Club in Kagawa Prefecture May 2. (Kyodo)