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AUTUMN GRAND SUMO TOURNAMENT

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
Sep 11, 2020
Yokozuna Hakuho, Kakuryu to miss Autumn Basho
Sumo's two highest-ranked wrestlers have struggled with injuries and will sit out the September tournament when it begins on Sunday at Ryogoku Kokugikan.
Japan Times
SUMO
Sep 10, 2020
Autumn Basho shaping up to be another drama-filled affair
Life as a sumo columnist in 2020 is akin to being a TV critic in 2019 writing about 'Game of Thrones.'
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 10, 2020
Japan Sumo Association says 19 wrestlers have tested positive for COVID-19
The entire Tamanoi stable will sit out the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament that begins this weekend.
Japan Times
SUMO
Aug 31, 2020
July champion Terunofuji climbs 16 spots in rankings
The 28-year-old will enter the ring as the No. 1 maegashira when the Autumn Basho takes place next month in Tokyo.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Jun 24, 2020
State of sumo content online leaves much to be desired
The JSA would be wise to start taking advantage of its 'back catalog' and making footage of bouts and tournaments of the past available online.
Japan Times
SUMO
Sep 23, 2019
Takakeisho's ozeki return spoiled by chest injury
Sekiwake Takakeisho's star-crossed journey to sumo's second-highest rank continued on Monday, when he was diagnosed with a chest muscle strain, his stablemaster said.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 22, 2019
Mitakeumi beats Takakeisho in playoff to earn second title
Mitakeumi defeated fellow sekiwake Takakeisho in a dramatic playoff on Sunday to win the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament and claim his second top-division championship while denying Takakeisho the same.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 21, 2019
Trio tied for lead entering final day
Three wrestlers head into the final day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament tied for the lead, with sekiwake duo Takakeisho and Mitakeumi winning on Saturday to set up a showdown with surprise rank-and-filer Okinoumi.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 20, 2019
Title chase now wide open
The race for the Emperor's Cup at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament was thrown wide open again when Takakeisho lost to ozeki Goeido on Friday and fell into a four-way tie for the lead with two days remaining.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 19, 2019
Takakeisho moves ahead of the pack
Takakeisho took the outright lead at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament on Thursday, beating Myogiryu to improve to 10-2 and secure promotion back to ozeki.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 18, 2019
Takakeisho holds onto tie for lead
Takakeisho pulled off a big win at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament on Wednesday, defeating ozeki Tochinoshin to remain in a tie for the lead in his bid to get re-promoted and win a second top-division title.
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.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 16, 2019
Okinoumi surrenders top spot on ninth day of basho
Okinoumi suffered his first loss of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament on Monday and fell into a two-way tie for the lead with fellow rank-and-filer Meisei.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 15, 2019
Perfect Okinoumi remains in front
Rank-and-filer Okinoumi earned his eighth straight win at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday to remain undefeated and in sole control at the midpoint of the 15-day meet.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 15, 2019
Yokozuna Kakuryu withdraws from Autumn Basho
Mongolian yokozuna Kakuryu pulled out of the ongoing Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament with a left knee injury on Sunday, a day after suffering his third straight loss to a rank-and-file wrestler.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 14, 2019
Unbeaten Okinoumi alone at top
Okinoumi maintained the sole lead at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament on Saturday, improving to 7-0 with an impressive win over fellow rank-and-file grappler Myogiryu.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 13, 2019
Unbeaten Okinoumi grabs sole lead
A mishap involving a referee left maegashira Okinoumi in the sole lead of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament on Friday, the sixth day of competition.
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