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SUMO
Mar 23, 2020
Asanoyama achieves goal of promotion to sumo's second-highest rank
Following news of his impending promotion to ozeki, Asanoyama said Monday he had accomplished one of his career goals.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 22, 2020
Hakuho outlasts Kakuryu to win 44th Emperor's Cup
Hakuho seized a record-extending 44th top-level championship Sunday after outlasting fellow yokozuna Kakuryu at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 21, 2020
Hakuho, Kakuryu share lead heading into final day
Spring Basho
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 20, 2020
Three wrestlers tied for lead in Osaka
Hakuho and Kakuryu grabbed a share of first place Friday at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament after sole overnight leader Aoiyama suffered his second loss.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 17, 2020
Onosho upsets title favorite Hakuho
Hakuho fell into a two-way tie for the lead Tuesday following his first defeat of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament, while fears about the possible cancellation of the meet subsided after a fever-stricken wrestler tested negative for the coronavirus.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 16, 2020
Hakuho collects ninth straight win
Yokozuna Hakuho remains the only undefeated wrestler after capturing his ninth straight win at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament on Monday, though the meet's continuation was called into question after a fever-stricken wrestler was compelled to undergo a test for the new coronavirus.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 9, 2020
Hakuho remains unbeaten as Kakuryu loses on Day 2
Hakuho maintained an unblemished record Monday at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament, but fellow Mongolian-born yokozuna Kakuryu suffered an upset loss to komusubi Hokutofuji.
Japan Times
SUMO
Mar 5, 2020
Health risks in spotlight as Spring Basho nears start
The Japan Sumo Association is proceeding with the upcoming Spring Grand Sumo Tournament, but has decided, in light of the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, that it will be held behind closed doors.
Japan Times
SUMO
Feb 24, 2020
Sumo left with only one ozeki for first time in over 38 years
For the first time in over 38 years, the Japan Sumo Association's rankings, published Monday, have only one wrestler at the sport's second-highest rank of ozeki. But if sekiwake Asanoyama has his way, that situation will soon be remedied.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 23, 2020
Shodai, Tokushoryu still atop leaderboard
Shodai and Tokushoryu each retained their leading records at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Thursday, while ozeki Goeido suffered an eighth loss and faces a demotion from the sport's second-highest rank.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 21, 2020
Shodai still tied for tournament lead
No. 4 maegashira Shodai put on an electric performance at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Tuesday to retain his place at the top with fellow rank-and-filer Tokushoryu.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 15, 2020
Kakuryu suffers second straight loss
New sekiwake Asanoyama took his first loss of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Wednesday, while yokozuna Kakuryu fell to his third defeat.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 14, 2020
Hakuho, Kakuryu fall to 1-2 records
Yokozuna Hakuho and Kakuryu each fell to their second defeats at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Tuesday, leaving the title open for sekiwake Asanoyama and a pair of rank-and-filers who share the lead.
Japan Times
SUMO
Jan 9, 2020
New Year Basho provides intriguing mix of storylines
Every sumo tournament contains a myriad of storylines.
Japan Times
SUMO
Dec 24, 2019
Asanoyama, Daieisho promoted in rankings for New Year Basho
Summer Basho winner Asanoyama will fight as a sekiwake for the first time at next month's New Year Grand Sumo Tournament, the latest rankings released by the Japan Sumo Association on Tuesday showed.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 23, 2019
Hakuho seals 43rd career title at Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament
Yokozuna Hakuho won a record-extending 43rd championship and his first as a naturalized Japanese citizen on Saturday, taking out the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament with a day to spare.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 22, 2019
Hakuho one win from 43rd title after dismantling Abi
Yokozuna Hakuho beat komusubi Abi at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Friday, positioning himself just one win away from extending his record for career top-division championships to 43.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 21, 2019
Hakuho pushes ahead as rival falls
Yokozuna Hakuho extended his lead at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament with a win over Endo on Thursday as new komusubi Asanoyama suffered his third loss and fell two wins off the pace.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 19, 2019
Hakuho retains top spot with win
Yokozuna Hakuho picked up his ninth win of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Tuesday, beating rank-and-filer Aoiyama to maintain the sole lead.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 17, 2019
Five rikishi share lead after Day 10
Mitakeumi, Takakeisho and Asanoyama earned impressive victories Tuesday to move into a five-way tie for the lead at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament.

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