Sumo

Terunofuji continued his remarkable comeback with his fourth title, but that was far from the only storyline that mesmerized fans over 15 days at Ryogoku Kokugikan.

Ozeki Terunofuji said it took every ounce of effort to claim his second straight championship.

The Mongolian lost Sunday's scheduled bout between the two ozeki before winning the rematch, becoming the first wrestler to capture two straight tournaments since Kakuryu in 2018.

Endo and Takakeisho have moved within a win at 11-3, meaning a loss by Terunofuji on Sunday could result in two- or three-way playoff.

Terunofuji beat his nemesis, No. 5 maegashira Onosho, to improve 11-1 on Day 12.

A report alleged Asanoyama had dined out with others prior to the tournament, when association members were under orders to stay home.

Ozeki Terunofuji was handed his first defeat of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament in unusual fashion Wednesday, when his 11th straight win was overruled by the ringside judges who ruled he had committed a foul. The returning ozeki's defeat added fuel to the title race ...

From exaggerated depictions in popular media to unverified internet rumors, many aspects of the sport and its traditions remain far from understood by the public at large.

The returning ozeki moved closer to back-to-back championships with the victory as his nearest followers remained two wins off the pace.