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Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 15, 2017
Hakuho still perfect after fourth day of tournament
Yokozuna Hakuho stayed unbeaten at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament after manhandling Chiyotairyu, while a pair of ozeki also maintained spotless records to stay in a tie for the early lead in Fukuoka on Wednesday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Nov 14, 2017
Yokozuna Harumafuji involved in drunken assault on fellow wrestler, stablemaster admits
Grand champion sumo wrestler Harumafuji was involved in a drunken brawl late last month that left fellow Mongolian competitor Takanoiwa hospitalized with serious injuries, his stablemaster admitted to sumo administrators on Tuesday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 14, 2017
Six wrestlers still unbeaten as competition heats up
The two yokozuna competing at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament had positive results on Tuesday, with Kisenosato and Hakuho winning convincingly, while Harumafuji was forced to pull out after the alleged assault of a fellow wrestler.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 13, 2017
Kisenosato claims first win; Harumafuji stumbles again
Yokozuna Kisenosato displayed his confidence, beating Onosho at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Monday for his first win since he returned to the raised ring after missing all or part of the past three meets.
Japan Times
SUMO
Nov 11, 2017
Kisenosato seeks strong comeback at Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament
Yokozuna Kisenosato hopes he can shake off the rust and get back to winning ways when he competes in the upcoming Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament after missing the entire previous meet.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Nov 1, 2017
Sumo needs to tackle cause of rising injuries
Yokozuna Harumafuji, who won his ninth championship in September, edged compatriot Hakuho for top spot in the newly released rankings for the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO
Oct 30, 2017
Harumafuji tops rankings for Kyushu Basho
Yokozuna Harumafuji, who won the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament in September, will be the top-ranked wrestler at the Kyushu tourney getting under way on Nov. 12 in Fukuoka, according to rankings released Monday by the Japan Sumo Association.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 25, 2017
Harumafuji savors sweet taste of victory at Autumn sumo tourney
Yokozuna Harumafuji, who won his ninth career title at the just-ended Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament, let his guard down to media after a hard-fought playoff bout against ozeki Goeido, allowing his dramatic come-from-behind victory to finally sink in.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 24, 2017
Yokozuna Harumafuji beats Goeido in playoff to win ninth career title
Mongolian yokozuna Harumafuji came from behind to beat Goeido in a dramatic playoff on Sunday to capture his ninth career title on the final day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 23, 2017
Goeido can wrap up title with victory over Harumafuji on final day
Ozeki Goeido dodged a bullet on Saturday to rebound from back-to-back defeats and zero in on his second career championship at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO
Sep 22, 2017
Goeido loses again, lead cut to just one
Ozeki Goeido suffered a second straight shock defeat Friday and saw his lead cut to one heading into the final weekend of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 21, 2017
Goeido falters, stays on track for second title
Ozeki Goeido stayed on course for his second career championship at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament on Thursday, despite a surprise second defeat at the hands of fourth-ranked maegashira Shohozan.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 20, 2017
Ozeki Goeido adds to lead on 11th day
Ozeki Goeido capitalized on a slip-up by his closest rival to move two wins clear at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament on Wednesday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 19, 2017
Goeido stays ahead of pack with 9-1 record
Ozeki Goeido remains the act to beat after he improved to 9-1 on Tuesday with five days remaining at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 16, 2017
Goeido moves closer to securing ozeki rank
Goeido is two wins away from retaining his ozeki rank after defeating fifth-ranked maegashira Shodai at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament on Saturday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 15, 2017
Goeido outfoxes Onosho, ties for tournament lead at 5-1
Ozeki Goeido seized a share of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament lead on Friday, when he improved to 5-1 by knocking off previously unbeaten Onosho.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 14, 2017
Unbeaten Onosho tops Harumafuji
Onosho upset Harumafuji in his first match against a yokozuna on Thursday, becoming the only wrestler with a perfect 5-0 record at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 13, 2017
Kotoshogiku maintains perfect record
Former ozeki Kotoshogiku cruised to his fourth win on Wednesday, the fourth day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 12, 2017
Kotoshogiku outmuscles Harumafuji
Harumafuji's plea for a timeout went unanswered at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament on Tuesday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 11, 2017
Harumafuji cruises as ozeki post mixed results
Harumafuji, the lone yokozuna competing at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament, won for the second day in a row Monday, but the fates of the three ozeki were mixed, Goeido being the only one able to claim victory.

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