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Osaka-style upset back on the table for Spring Basho

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.

Mitakeumi and Abi in spotlight in latest sumo rankings

Sumo Feb 28, 2022

Mitakeumi and Abi in spotlight in latest sumo rankings

The two wrestlers are on an upward trajectory after strong performances in recent tournaments.

Mitakeumi makes case for ozeki promotion with third championship

Basho Reports | New Year Basho Jan 23, 2022

Mitakeumi makes case for ozeki promotion with third championship

Needing a win to avoid a potential three-way playoff, Mitakeumi defeated yokozuna Terunofuji for just the fifth time in 17 career bouts.

Abi's win over Terunofuji sets up intriguing finale to New Year tourney

Sumo / Basho Reports Jan 22, 2022

Abi's win over Terunofuji sets up intriguing finale to New Year tourney

Abi's win over the yokozuna leaves four wrestlers in contention for the title heading into the final day.

Mitakeumi tops Abi to maintain share of lead at New Year Basho

Sumo / Basho Reports Jan 21, 2022

Mitakeumi tops Abi to maintain share of lead at New Year Basho

Mitakeumi and Terunofuji remain in a tie for first place.

Three wrestlers tied for lead after Day 12 at New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Sumo / Basho Reports Jan 20, 2022

Three wrestlers tied for lead after Day 12 at New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Overnight leaders Terunofuji and Mitakeumi suffered upsets to drop back into a three-way tie for the lead at the New Year Basho.

Unbeaten Mitakeumi takes sole lead at New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Sumo / Basho Reports Jan 15, 2022

Unbeaten Mitakeumi takes sole lead at New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Two wrestlers, yokozuna Terunofuji, who is seeking his third straight championship, and No. 6 maegashira Abi, are a win back at 6-1 in the 15-day meet.

Terunofuji enters New Year Basho with few serious challengers to throne

Sumo Jan 7, 2022

Terunofuji enters New Year Basho with few serious challengers to throne

by John Gunning

Anything other than a third straight championship for the Isegahama stable man at the upcoming January tournament would be a surprise.

Flawless Terunofuji finishes with career-first perfect record

Basho Reports Nov 28, 2021

Flawless Terunofuji finishes with career-first perfect record

After winning his maiden meet at yokozuna in September, Terunofuji is the first wrestler since 32-time champion Taiho in 1962 to win in his first two tournaments as a grand champion.

Terunofuji beats Abi to wrap up Kyushu title with day to spare

Sumo / Basho Reports Nov 27, 2021

Terunofuji beats Abi to wrap up Kyushu title with day to spare

The Mongolian-born titan improved to an insurmountable 14-0 at Fukuoka Kokusai Center after being driven to the edge by challenger Abi.

Terunofuji outlasts Ichinojo to keep sole lead on Day 11

Basho Reports Nov 24, 2021

Terunofuji outlasts Ichinojo to keep sole lead on Day 11

The 29-year-old powerhouse holds a one-win buffer over ozeki Takakeisho and No. 15 maegashira Abi, who were both victorious on Day 11 at Fukuoka Kokusai Center.

One big name notably absent in November ranking of sumo wrestlers

Sumo | INSIDE SUMO Nov 3, 2021

One big name notably absent in November ranking of sumo wrestlers

by John Gunning

For the first time in 14 years, the name of legend Hakuho Sho doesn’t head up one side or the other of the banzuke’s top row.

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