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KISENOSATO

Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 20, 2016
Kisenosato defeats Ikioi
Kisenosato got his yokozuna promotion campaign back on track with a well-earned win over maegashira Ikioi on Wednesday, the 11th day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 19, 2016
Maegashira Shohozan earns upset victory over ozeki Kisenosato
Promotion-chasing ozeki Kisenosato suffered an embarrassing loss on Tuesday, when the 10th day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament finished with five wrestlers tied for the lead.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 18, 2016
Kisenosato escapes harm as Hakuho, Harumafuji suffer defeats
The ninth day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament turned out to be a tumultuous one as the yokozuna duo of Hakuho and Harumafuji took a step backward in the title race Monday.
Japan Times
SUMO
Jul 17, 2016
Kisenosato survives Kotoyuki's upset bid
Promotion-chasing ozeki Kisenosato labored past winless komusubi Kotoyuki to keep his eyes on the prize as the second week of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament got under way on Sunday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 16, 2016
Kisenosato improves to 6-1 by beating Tochinoshin
Ozeki Kisenosato remained in contention for an elusive first title and possible promotion to yokozuna as he wrapped up the first week of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament with a resounding win over struggling sekiwake Tochinoshin on Saturday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 15, 2016
Hakuho bounces back, regains share of lead
Normal service resumed at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Friday as Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho rebounded from a shock first defeat to get his bid for a record-extending 38th career championship back on track.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 14, 2016
Yokozuna Hakuho's 33-match win streak ends; Kisenosato handed first defeat in Nagoya
Ozeki Kisenosato's bid for yokozuna promotion hit a speed bump and yokozuna Hakuho suffered his first loss in four months on Thursday, the fifth day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 13, 2016
Kisenosato stays with lead pack
Yokozuna hopeful Kisenosato produced another clinical win to retain his share of the early lead at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Wednesday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 12, 2016
Kakuryu, Harumafuji suffer first losses at Nagoya Basho
A pair of yokozuna were culled from the leading group on Tuesday, the third day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 11, 2016
Stars shine on second day of Nagoya Basho
Despite the heat and pressure of a possible promotion to yokozuna in the balance, ozeki Kisenosato was cool as a cucumber on Monday, winning his second straight match at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 10, 2016
Kisenosato triumphs on opening day at Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament
Ozeki Kisenosato kick-started his bid for promotion to yokozuna with a comfortable win over Mitakeumi on Sunday, the opening day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 8, 2016
Spotlight on promotion-chasing Kisenosato
Ozeki Kisenosato takes center stage as he launches his latest bid for an elusive first championship title, and with it, promotion to yokozuna at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament starting on Sunday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jun 27, 2016
Hakuho seeking milestone 1,000th win at upcoming basho
Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho will be looking to become only the third wrestler in sumo history to post 1,000 career wins when the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament gets under way next month.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Jun 4, 2016
The struggles of a local sumo hero
An oft-repeated question these days, and one not necessarily confined to sports media, is whether 29-year-old wrestler Kisenosato will make it to sumo's highest rank. Or is he destined to remain a perennial bridesmaid?
Japan Times
SUMO / SUMO SCRIBBLINGS
May 26, 2016
Consistent Kisenosato needs title to secure promotion to yokozuna
Few involved in the world of sumo, as fans or as part of the inner workings of the sport would or could ever claim that Kisenosato has been anything other than the most consistent ozeki in recent memory.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 22, 2016
Hakuho bags perfect mark
With a record-extending 37th career title already in the bag, Hakuho put the icing on the cake on Sunday, defeating fellow Mongolian yokozuna Kakuryu to finish with a spotless 15-0 record at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 21, 2016
Legend Hakuho captures 37th Emperor's Cup
Yokozuna Hakuho increased his record total of grand sumo tournament championships to 37 on Saturday, when he won the 15-day Summer Grand Sumo Tournament with a day to spare.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 20, 2016
Hakuho outmuscles Kisenosato, remains lone unbeaten wrestler at Summer Grand Sumo Tournament
Yokozuna Hakuho put himself in the driver's seat for his 37th career championship on Friday, when the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament officially became a two-man race.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 20, 2016
Hakuho, Kisenosato cruise to easy victories
Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho and ozeki Kisenosato maintained their perfect records to set up an intriguing clash as they eased to victories on the 12th day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on Thursday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 18, 2016
Hakuho, Kisenosato stay unbeaten
Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho and maiden-title chasing ozeki Kisenosato each had a convincing outing to notch up another victory on Wednesday, the 11th day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament.
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Onosato (right) defeats Terunofuji at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 12. While nothing in sumo is guaranteed, it seems almost inevitable that Onosato is destined for the top of the sport's pyramid.
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Was Onosato's defeat of Terunofuji an era-defining bout?
Onosato (right) defeats Terunofuji at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 12. While nothing in sumo is guaranteed, it seems almost inevitable that Onosato is destined for the top of the sport's pyramid.

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