Sumo / Basho Reports Jan 21, 2021
Daieisho, Shodai remain tied atop standings at New Year Basho
Ozeki Asanoyama was unable to keep pace with the leaders at the 15-day meet, however, dropping two wins back with a loss to sekiwake Terunofuji.
Sumo / Basho Reports Jan 14, 2021
Daieisho, who beat the three current ozeki over the tournament's first three days, remained in a three-way tie for the lead.
Basho Reports Jan 13, 2021
Takakeisho all but out of yokozuna hunt after fourth straight loss
The ozeki saw his potential to ascend to sumo's highest rank erased with a defeat to Takarafuji on Wednesday.
Sumo / Basho Reports Jan 12, 2021
Takakeisho's struggles continue as all three ozeki fall on Day 3
Having come into the tournament looking to earn promotion to sumo's top rank of yokozuna, the 24-year-old Takakeisho will now almost certainly face a longer wait.
Sumo / Basho Reports Jan 11, 2021
Ozeki Takakeisho suffered an upset Monday against rank-and-file opponent Daieisho as he opened the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament with back-to-back losses. Fellow ozeki Asanoyama (1-1) bounced back from an opening-day defeat, while the other ozeki, Shodai, worked hard to remain perfect on Day 2 ...
Basho Reports Jan 10, 2021
Yokozuna-chasing Takakeisho off to losing start at coronavirus-hit meet
The November Basho-winning ozeki stumbled in his quest to reach sumo's highest rank on Sunday at Ryogoku Kokugikan.
Sumo Dec 24, 2020
Takakeisho, a first-time candidate for promotion to yokozuna, leads the three ozeki in the rankings released by the Japan Sumo Association.
Sumo Nov 10, 2020
The announcement leaves just two wrestlers at sumo's second-highest rank in the basho, which began Sunday.
Sumo / Basho Reports Nov 9, 2020
Terunofuji (2-0) is marking his return to the sanyaku ranks, the three below yokozuna, for the first time in 17 tournaments.
Basho Reports Nov 8, 2020
Takakeisho, Asanoyama and Shodai were all victorious during Sunday's Day 1 action at Ryogoku Kokugikan.
Sumo Nov 8, 2020
With injury forcing two yokozuna out of the upcoming November Grand Sumo Tournament, the three ozeki wrestlers will take the spotlight in the final 15-day tournament of the calendar year disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic. One of the six grand tournaments, the summer tournament normally ...
Sumo Nov 5, 2020
Healthy yokozuna Hakuho looks ready to reclaim throne
by John Gunning
The Miyagino stable man is in position to extend his championship record and pick up an incredible 45th Emperor’s Cup.