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KISENOSATO

Japan Times
SUMO
Feb 3, 2018
Kisenosato says he's determined to regain form
Yokozuna Kisenosato said Saturday he is determined to regain his form after pulling out from five consecutive grand sumo tournaments due to injuries.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 19, 2018
Kisenosato exits New Year Basho citing injuries
Struggling yokozuna Kisenosato withdrew from his fifth consecutive tournament on Friday, a day after suffering a demoralizing fourth defeat at the ongoing New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 18, 2018
Kisenosato slips to 1-4; Kakuryu, three other wrestlers stay unbeaten
Kisenosato suffered a devastating third consecutive defeat at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Thursday, leaving him in a continual downward spiral and four wins behind undefeated yokozuna Kakuryu.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 18, 2018
Hakuho pulls out of current basho
Hakuho, one of three yokozuna competing in the ongoing New Year Grand Sumo Tournament, has withdrawn due to toe injuries, the Japan Sumo Association said Thursday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 17, 2018
Hakuho, Kisenosato upset for second straight day
Yokozuna duo Hakuho and Kisenosato were both ousted for the second consecutive day, falling to their respective opponents in defeats at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Wednesday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 15, 2018
Kisenosato gets back on track at New Year Grand Sumo Tournament
Yokozuna Kisenosato bounced back from an opening defeat to register his first win of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Monday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 15, 2018
Fans flock to basho despite recent scandals
Fans attending the first day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament expressed their displeasure with the sport's recent scandals despite snapping up the last available tickets on Sunday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 14, 2018
Kakuryu makes winning return but Kisenosato falls in comeback
Yokozuna Kakuryu made a winning start to his first meet back from injury Sunday on the opening day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan.
Japan Times
SUMO
Jan 13, 2018
Sumo looks for new promise in wake of scandals
Sumo kicks off its new year on Sunday, with hopes that a stellar New Year Grand Sumo Tournament will help put the ancient sport back on proper footing after two months of turmoil.
Japan Times
SUMO
Jan 11, 2018
Kakuryu and Kisenosato set to make comebacks at New Year Basho
Two of the three yokozuna, Kakuryu and Kisenosato, said Thursday they will make their comebacks at the upcoming New Year Grand Sumo Tournament after both top-ranking wrestlers missed all or part of the last four meets due to injuries.
Japan Times
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Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Dec 27, 2017
Belief could lift young sumo talent to glory in 2018
Before the Harumafuji scandal broke, 2017 had been shaping up to be one of the better sumo years of recent times.
Japan Times
SUMO
Dec 26, 2017
Hakuho poised to tie another record at New Year tourney
Yokozuna Hakuho will take the next step in his career achievement calendar next month when he steps into the ring to start the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Jan. 14.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 21, 2017
Hakuho still two wins up; Kisenosato out
Lone yokozuna Hakuho outlasted fellow Mongolian Ichinojo to maintain his two-win cushion at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Tuesday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 20, 2017
Hakuho stays perfect at Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament
Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho stayed unbeaten at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Monday to remain on course for a record-extending 40th career championship.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 19, 2017
Hakuho exhibits strength and poise against Hokutofuji
Yokozuna Hakuho extended his spotless record after the eighth day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday, taking down Hokutofuji in a blink.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 17, 2017
Hakuho seizes sole lead after sixth day in Fukuoka
Yokozuna Hakuho improved to 6-0 on Friday, when he seized the sole lead after six days of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 15, 2017
Hakuho still perfect after fourth day of tournament
Yokozuna Hakuho stayed unbeaten at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament after manhandling Chiyotairyu, while a pair of ozeki also maintained spotless records to stay in a tie for the early lead in Fukuoka on Wednesday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 14, 2017
Six wrestlers still unbeaten as competition heats up
The two yokozuna competing at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament had positive results on Tuesday, with Kisenosato and Hakuho winning convincingly, while Harumafuji was forced to pull out after the alleged assault of a fellow wrestler.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 13, 2017
Kisenosato claims first win; Harumafuji stumbles again
Yokozuna Kisenosato displayed his confidence, beating Onosho at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Monday for his first win since he returned to the raised ring after missing all or part of the past three meets.
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