Basho Reports
Terunofuji and Mitakeumi win as two demotion-threatened ozeki fall
After his first defeat of the meet on Monday, yokozuna Terunofuji remained unconvincing at Edion Arena Osaka against maegashira Ura.
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Yokozuna Terunofuji falls on upset-filled day at Spring Grand Sumo Tournament
Yokozuna Terunofuji and both demotion-threatened kadoban ozeki, Takakeisho and Shodai, lost on Day 2 in Osaka.
Basho Reports
The first sumo fans at Edion Osaka Arena since the start of the pandemic witnessed victories by the sport's lone grand champion as well as its newest ozeki.
Sumo Mar 11, 2022
Osaka-style upset back on the table for Spring Basho
by John Gunning
Starved of sumo for so long, it’s unlikely fans in Kansai will care whether we see dominance by the yokozuna as usual or a reclaiming of the basho’s stormy reputation.
Sumo | INSIDE SUMO Mar 9, 2022
Former amateur yokozuna Hidetora Hanada shifts gears toward NFL dream
by John Gunning
The Nippon Sport Science University student impressed in a recent X League combine and will attempt to leave his mark on the gridiron before taking on the world of professional sumo.
Sumo | INSIDE SUMO Mar 2, 2022
Meet sumo's globe-trotting ambassador
by John Gunning
Watts has been a prominent figure in sumo for over 30 years and since the 1990s has been a mainstay at World Championships, where she undertakes numerous roles.
Sumo Feb 28, 2022
The two wrestlers are on an upward trajectory after strong performances in recent tournaments.
Sumo | INSIDE SUMO Feb 16, 2022
Hope rises for return of sumo's regional tours as pandemic abates
by John Gunning
Jungyō events between major tournaments are not only sources of revenue for the Japan Sumo Association, but also an important means of promoting the sport and recruiting new wrestlers.
Sumo | INSIDE SUMO Feb 9, 2022
Omicron threatens to extend sumo's two-year absence from Osaka
by John Gunning
Losing the spring tournament would be a huge blow to the sport's birthplace, but the spread of COVID-19 within sumo is making it a possibility.
Sumo Feb 5, 2022
A total of 17 sumo wrestlers, stablemasters and a referee have newly tested positive for COVID-19, the Japan Sumo Association said late Friday.
Sumo | INSIDE SUMO Feb 2, 2022
Sumo's off-months aren't so quiet, if you know where to look
by John Gunning
Retirement ceremonies, ozeki and yokozuna promotions, JSA elections, TV variety show appearances and more all take place between honbasho.
Sumo Feb 1, 2022
The 29-year-old won the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament this month, securing his promotion to the second-highest rank in sumo.