September 15, 2024

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Kotozakura (left) defeats Tobizaru in a controversial finish to their bout on Day 3 of the Autumn Basho in Tokyo on Tuesday.

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Thrilling bouts — and controversy — have Autumn Basho off to hot start

By John Gunning

Often the first three days of a sumo tournament see little more than jockeying for position, but not this tournament.

Onosato will have his sights set on sumo's second-highest rank as the Autumn Basho gets underway Sunday.

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Onosato poised to shine at Autumn Basho with ozeki rank in sight

By John Gunning

The fact that nine wins in Onosato's sekiwake debut in July was seen by some as disappointing tells you all you need to know about sumo’s hottest wrestler.

A sumo referee performs the dohyō matsuri, or ring purification ceremony, in January 2017 at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo.

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No talking, no eating, no standing: Inside sumo's ring purification ceremony

By John Gunning

Spectators are required to stay seated for its duration, and refrain from using flash when taking photos.

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Basho reports

Tamawashi maintains outright lead by beating Nishikifuji

The No. 3 maegashira from Mongolia, who won his only Emperor's Cup in January 2019, improved to 11-2 by thrusting down No. 10 Nishikifuji (9-4).

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Women's sumo takes big step forward with first high school championships

By John Gunning

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No sumo tickets? No problem. Here are some other ways to take in the sport.

By John Gunning

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Summer sumo tour may be tough for wrestlers, but it's a boon for fans

By John Gunning

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Terunofuji rebounds from stumbles to claim milestone 10th Emperor’s Cup

By John Gunning

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Terunofuji, as he tends to do, returns to stamp his authority on sumo pretenders

By John Gunning

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Onosato poised to continue rapid rise at Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament

By John Gunning

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A farewell to a Nagoya sumo arena known for heat — inside and outside the ring

By John Gunning

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Nagoya ranking list marks the end of one sumo era and the start of another

By John Gunning

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Rising star Oshoma blends traditional background with unique approach

By John Gunning

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Onosato heads slim field of sumo wrestlers with ozeki potential

By John Gunning

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Burning questions (and their answers) new fans may have about sumo

By John Gunning

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American sumo organization becomes battleground in fight for equality

By John Gunning

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Onosato's path to sumo greatness was plain for all to see

By John Gunning

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Is Ukraine's Aonishiki set to be the next European sumo superstar?

By John Gunning

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Was Onosato's defeat of Terunofuji an era-defining bout?

By John Gunning

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Onosato in position to use Summer Basho as springboard to stardom

By John Gunning

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Wakaikari out to etch his family's place into sumo's history books

By John Gunning

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Love of family behind return of historic sumo ring name

By John Gunning

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For amateur sumo, a fresh start offers hope against time-wasting and gamesmanship

By John Gunning

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World Championship Sumo adds WWE-style pizazz to Japan's traditional sport

By Victor Mather

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