Sumo | INSIDE SUMO May 20, 2020
Who should be engraved on sumo's Mount Rushmore?
by John Gunning
If Hakuho and Futabayama are locks, then who should occupy the remaining two slots is far less clear.
Sumo Mar 22, 2020
'You Only Live Twice' participant Fujinishiki stood on top of sumo's fourth-highest rank
by John Gunning
Who is the greatest yokozuna of all time? Hakuho seems the obvious answer to that question, but cases can be made for other rikishi such as Taiho or Futabayama. How about the best ozeki? That list is shorter, and basically boils down to Raiden or Kaio depending ...
Sumo | Rikishi Files Jan 20, 2020
Legendary Futabayama set standard for sumo greatness
by John Gunning
Yokozuna Hakuho's incredible 43 championships, 15 perfect titles and numerous other records and achievements rightly see him often referred to as the greatest rikishi in the history of sumo. Comparing eras is hard enough in sports that have only been around since the 1800s. Trying ...
Sumo Jul 16, 2019
Sumo 101: Futabayama's win streak
by John Gunning
Sumo fans these days have the privilege of being able to watch the greatest rikishi of all time live in the ring. For a sport that's been around for a couple of millennia in one form or another that's no small thing. While Raiden may have ...
Sumo May 25, 2019
Sumo 101: Controversial decisions
by John Gunning
Friday's controversial overturning of an apparent Tochinoshin win has people up in arms. Irate fans flooded social media with photos, videos and gifs that they felt proved the burly Georgian was hard done by. There is even a change.org petition to have the ruling reversed. That ...
Sumo | INSIDE SUMO Oct 3, 2018
Sumo skills applicable on the gridiron, not in the ring
by John Gunning
Former top-division wrestler Osunaarashi fell to 45-year-old actor Bob Sapp in his mixed martial arts debut this week. The fight at Saitama Super Arena, which was widely derided online and in the media, slowed to a snail's pace after 30 seconds, and ended with both ...