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NAGOYA GRAND SUMO TOURNAMENT

Japan Times
SUMO
Jul 13, 2017
Kisenosato hurts left ankle during loss to Ikioi
Struggling yokozuna Kisenosato suffered a fresh injury blow when he hurt his left ankle at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Thursday, casting doubts over whether he can continue wrestling at the 15-day meet.
Japan Times
SUMO
Jul 13, 2017
Unbeaten Hakuho whips Yoshikaze for another win
Yokozuna Hakuho mugged komusubi Yoshikaze on Thursday to stay tied for the lead on the fifth day of action at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 12, 2017
Yokozuna Hakuho keeps perfect record on fourth day of Nagoya Basho
Record-chasing Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho maintained his flawless start to the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Wednesday, producing a well-earned fourth win against top-ranked maegashira Takakeisho on Wednesday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 12, 2017
Yokozuna Kakuryu pulls out of Nagoya Basho amid talk of retirement
Mongolian yokozuna Kakuryu withdrew from the ongoing Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament because of a right foot injury Wednesday, another in a string of ailments that his stablemaster Izutsu said may end his career.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 11, 2017
Hakuho moves closer to all-time victory mark
Yokozuna Hakuho closed within eight victories of Kaio's all-time win record of 1,047 after making quick work of top-ranked maegashira Shodai at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Tuesday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 10, 2017
Ozeki Takayasu beats Ikioi for first win of Nagoya Basho
Takayasu earned his first win as ozeki on the second day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament, overpowering third-ranked maegshira Ikioi on Monday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 9, 2017
Takayasu falls in ozeki debut against maegashira Hokutofuji
Takayasu flopped in his ozeki debut Sunday, going down at the hands of second-ranked maegashira Hokutofuji on the opening day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO
Jul 8, 2017
Takayasu set for ozeki debut
Fighting fit and ready to rumble, newly promoted ozeki Takayasu takes center stage when the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament gets underway on Sunday.
Japan Times
SUMO
Jul 6, 2017
Kisenosato good to go
Yokozuna Kisenosato, who missed the last five days of the summer tournament in May due to chest and arm muscle injuries, will compete in the upcoming Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament, his stablemaster Tagonoura said Thursday.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Jun 28, 2017
Nagoya Basho contenders looking to stay cool in tournament known for upsetting the odds
With the release of the new banzuke rankings on Monday, thoughts turned to the upcoming Nagoya Basho.
Japan Times
SUMO
Jun 27, 2017
Kisenosato pleased with progress in recovery from injuries
Yokozuna Kisenosato was content with the progress of his rehabilitation but minced words on Tuesday over his participation at the upcoming Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO
Jun 26, 2017
Takayasu set for spotlight as ozeki at Nagoya meet
The Japan Sumo Association released the banzuke rankings list for the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Monday, with the spotlight set to be cast on newly promoted ozeki Takayasu at the July 9-23 meet.
SUMO
Jun 1, 2017
Nagoya Basho to begin earlier in 2020 to avoid scheduling clash with Tokyo Olympics
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Japan Times
SUMO / SUMO SCRIBBLINGS
Jul 27, 2016
Won't be long before Kisenosato wins coveted title
When he won his eighth Emperor's Cup on Sunday afternoon, in the eyes of many, yokozuna Harumafuji also guaranteed that ozeki Kisenosato would forever remain in the sport's second rank, never to win the coveted Emperor's Cup.
SUMO
Jul 26, 2016
Kisenosato keeps promotion bid alive
Ozeki Kisenosato may need to win the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament in September to earn promotion to the sports's highest rank, members of the Japan Sumo Association's Yokozuna Deliberation Council said Monday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 24, 2016
Harumafuji captures title at Nagoya Basho
Harumafuji defeated fellow Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho on Sunday to win the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament and seize his eighth career championship.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 23, 2016
Victorious Harumafuji maintains tourney lead
Harumafuji clung to the lead with a gutsy win over a determined opponent on Saturday, the penultimate day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 22, 2016
Yokozuna Harumafuji pulls ahead of pack
Mongolian yokozuna Harumafuji on Friday took a major step toward his eighth career title by seizing sole possession of the lead with two days remaining at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 21, 2016
Terunofuji shocks yokozuna Hakuho
Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho on Thursday crashed to shock defeat against relegation-threatened ozeki Terunofuji to surrender his share of the lead heading into the final stretch of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.
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.
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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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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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