Takakeisho's rise, Terunofuji's rebound? Thrills await fans in 2021
Professional sumo closed out the thrill ride that was 2020 with one final flourish. Comeback king Terunofuji pulled off an emphatic win against ozeki Takakeisho in the last regulation bout of the year, only to lose in a playoff for the Emperor’s Cup against the ...
Takakeisho aiming for promotion to yokozuna after capturing second title
Takakeisho said he plans to put on another dominant performance at the next grand tournament in hopes of reaching sumo's highest rank of yokozuna.
Ozeki Takakeisho will head into Day 15 with the sole lead, but a win by komusubi Terunofuji would set up a championship playoff with the Emperor's Cup on the line.
The title favorite and highest-ranked wrestler still competing took a big step toward his second top-division championship after improving to 12-1.
Takakeisho, Shimanoumi win to set up showdown for first place
With three days left, the contest remains a battle between the highest-ranked and lowest-ranked rikishi in a pack missing both yokozuna and two of the three ozeki.
Takakeisho, Shimanoumi win on Day 11 to remain tied for lead
On the heels of the leaders at the 15-day meet are komusubi Terunofuji and No. 10 Ryuden, who each improved to 9-2.
The ozeki recovered from his Day 9 loss in a win over Myogiryu, while maegashira Shimanoumi also finished Tuesday at 9-1.
Takakeisho opened with his customary pushing and thrusting attack, but Tobizaru held his ground despite a roughly 50-kg weight disadvantage.
Takakeisho takes sole lead on Day 8 as Terunofuji picks up first loss
The last remaining ozeki had no trouble getting past Hokutofuji as the November Basho headed into its second week.
Former ozeki Terunofuji stands out as Takakeisho's most formidable challenger among the remaining field.
Takakeisho, the highest-ranked wrestler left in the tournament, easily defeated Kagayaki to stay a perfect 6-0.
New ozeki Shodai withdrew from the meet on Thursday with an ankle ligament injury.
