Osaka-style upset back on the table for Spring Basho
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.
The two wrestlers are on an upward trajectory after strong performances in recent tournaments.
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
Abi's win over the yokozuna leaves four wrestlers in contention for the title heading into the final day.
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
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
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
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
The Mongolian-born titan improved to an insurmountable 14-0 at Fukuoka Kokusai Center after being driven to the edge by challenger Abi.
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
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.
