Sumo Sep 27, 2021
Terunofuji breathes sigh of relief after living up to expectations with title in yokozuna debut
Terunofuji admitted he felt the increased pressure that comes with promotion to the sport's highest rank of yokozuna.
Basho Reports | Autumn Basho Sep 26, 2021
Maegashira Myogiryu's loss to new sekiwake Meisei ensured the grand champion of the Emperor's Cup before he contested his final bout on Day 15 at Ryogoku Kokugikan.
Sumo / Basho Reports Sep 25, 2021
Terunofuji retains lead as Myogiryu sits one win back going into final day
Terunofuji is on the verge of crowning his debut tournament as a yokozuna with his fifth career title after repelling a stubborn challenge from ozeki Takakeisho on Saturday.
Sumo / Basho Reports Sep 24, 2021
Yokozuna Terunofuji bounces back to maintain lead at Autumn Basho
Terunofuji won a long, slow war of position before easing Mitakeumi over the straw bales.
Sumo / Basho Reports Sep 23, 2021
The loss prevented Terunofuji from taking a two-win lead with three days remaining in the 15-day event at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan.
Sumo / Basho Reports Sep 23, 2021
Komusubi Takayasu pulled out of the ongoing Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament due to a right hip injury on Thursday, meaning he will forfeit his bout on Day 12 and will take a losing record from the 15-day meet. The 31-year-old wrestler, who represents the Tagonoura ...
Basho Reports Sep 22, 2021
Terunofuji outwrestles Takayasu to stay one win clear on Day 11
The new yokozuna fought patiently in Wednesday's final bout to defeat a troublesome opponent who had won 12 of their 21 past meetings in the top division.
Basho Reports Sep 21, 2021
Terunofuji overcomes tricky Ura to maintain sole lead on Day 10
A day after relinquishing his perfect record in a surprise loss to Daieisho, the title favorite needed brains and brawn to dispatch No. 6 Ura in an intriguing final bout.
Sumo / Basho Reports Sep 20, 2021
Daieisho pulls off stunner on Day 9 with victory over leader Terunofuji
Former sekiwake Daieisho (6-3) fought desperately to protect his belt at the jump before shoving the stunned title favorite off balance and over the edge.
Basho Reports Sep 19, 2021
The undefeated sole leader secured a winning record for the tournament but was more than tested by his veteran opponent.
Sumo / Basho Reports Sep 17, 2021
Unbeaten Terunofuji alone atop standings after Day 6 at Autumn Basho
Winning a fifth championship, and his first as yokozuna, would add to an already remarkable career for the Mongolian-born Terunofuji
Sumo / Basho Reports Sep 16, 2021
Terunofuji, the sole yokozuna fighting at the 15-day event, is tied with unbeaten No. 17 maegashira Chiyonokuni.