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SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 8, 2020
Ozeki trio open November Basho with wins
Takakeisho, Asanoyama and Shodai were all victorious during Sunday's Day 1 action at Ryogoku Kokugikan.
Japan Times
SUMO
Nov 8, 2020
With no yokozuna, ozeki trio are in November spotlight
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.
Japan Times
SUMO
Nov 5, 2020
Healthy yokozuna Hakuho looks ready to reclaim throne
The Miyagino stable man is in position to extend his championship record and pick up an incredible 45th Emperor's Cup.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Oct 14, 2020
Once-fearsome ozeki rank no longer sport's 'great barrier'
Wrestlers in sumo's second-highest rank have struggled to emulate the success of their peers in previous generations.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Oct 7, 2020
Sumo fans have plenty to look forward to in coming weeks
There are many aspects of Japan's national sport that should give hope for the future.
Japan Times
SUMO
Sep 28, 2020
Shodai still in disbelief after winning first championship
Shodai beat rookie Tobizaru on the final day of the Autumn tournament to clinch his first makuuchi division title with a 13-2 record.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 26, 2020
Shodai taking lead into final day after beating Asanoyama
Shodai (12-2) battered Asanoyama (10-4) with an opening shoulder blast, then spun the powerfully built ozeki sideways before pushing him down at the edge.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Sep 23, 2020
Sumo experiencing extreme period of parity in final stages of Hakuho's legendary reign
With four former ozeki and an incredible ten wrestlers with championship experience still active in the top division, sumo is the very definition of parity right now.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 23, 2020
Takakeisho, Shodai part of four-way tie for lead at Autumn Basho
With four days remaining in the 15-day tournament, the two upper-ranked wrestlers are even with a pair of up-and-comers.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 21, 2020
Ozeki Takakeisho one of six wrestlers tied for lead at Autumn Basho
After relinquishing the sole lead a day earlier, Takakeisho fended off shoves from No. 5 maegashira Kiribayama.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 19, 2020
Takakeisho remains in lead pack with win on Day 7
Takakeisho is tied at the top of the standings with rank-and-filers Kotoshoho and Tobizaru.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 17, 2020
Surprise contender Onosho takes sole possession of lead at Autumn Basho
Ozeki Takakeisho and sekiwake Shodai headline a group of seven wrestlers trailing the unanticipated leader by a win at 4-1
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Sep 16, 2020
Are ozeki Asanoyama's struggles all in his head?
Called out by former yokozuna Asashoryu after a poor start to the Autumn Basho, the highly anticipated ozeki needs to clear his mind in order to reach sumo's top level.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 15, 2020
Takakeisho takes first loss on Day 3 of autumn meet
Six wrestlers lead the field with unbeaten records, while July champion Terunofuji earned his first win of the tournament over Asanoyama.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 14, 2020
Ozeki Asanoyama drops to 0-2 at Autumn Basho
The 26-year-old ozeki was dealt a huge blow by a rank-and-filer on Day 2.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 13, 2020
Takakeisho wins and Asanoyama defeated to open Autumn Basho
With both yokozuna out due to injuries, ozeki Takakeisho got off to a flying start at Ryogoku Kokugikan with a win over July champion Terunofuji.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Aug 2, 2020
Terunofuji caps dramatic comeback with second title
The Mongolian former ozeki, fighting in his first makuuchi tournament since January 2018, fended off Mitakeumi to finish 13-2 at Ryogoku Kokugikan.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Aug 1, 2020
Terunofuji maintains slim lead despite upset loss on Day 14 of July Basho
Ozeki Asanoyama was also upset on the penultimate day of the July Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 31, 2020
Terunofuji continues epic comeback with win over Asanoyama
Terunofuji took a big step toward his first championship in over five years with a win Friday against ozeki Asanoyama that gave him the outright lead at the July Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 30, 2020
Mitakeumi stuns Hakuho to leave Asanoyama and Terunofuji tied for lead
A day after his first defeat at the hands of komusubi Daieisho, yokozuna Hakuho was outmaneuvered by sekiwake Mitakeumi.

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