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Terunofuji (back) knows what it’s like to overcome setbacks, having won two of his eight titles after middling starts to a tournament.
SUMO
Jan 24, 2024
Big names set up thrilling finale for January sumo meet
Terunofuji would appear to be the favorite as sumo's first tournament of 2024 reaches the homestretch, but a host of contenders means it could come down to the final day.
Abi (left) and Kirishima battle during Day 4 of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan on Wednesday.
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 13, 2023
Hokutofuji falls, three maegashira lead Autumn meet after Day 4
Onosho, Kinbozan and Atamifuji stand atop the leaderboard after four days of action at Ryogoku Kokugikan.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 19, 2023
Onosho takes New Year Basho lead after ozeki Takakeisho falls again
The two wrestlers will face off in Friday's final bout, setting up a potential neck-and-neck race heading into the final weekend of the January meet.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 18, 2023
Ozeki Takakeisho falls into tie with Onosho for New Year lead
Ozeki Takakeisho threw away his outright lead at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Wednesday as No. 8 maegashira Onosho pulled even at two losses on the 11th day.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 18, 2022
Mitakeumi takes first loss as Terunofuji regains share of lead
Mitakeumi and Terunofuji are tied atop the leaderboard at 9-1 after sumo's lone grand champion took care of business against No. 5 Onosho in the closing bout of Day 10.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 17, 2021
Terunofuji downs nemesis to remain undefeated among leaders
The yokozuna and No. 2 maegashira Onosho provided most of the thrills on Day 4's final bout at Fukuoka Kokusai Center.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 18, 2020
Six wrestlers tied for lead after Onosho's first loss
Sole overnight leader Onosho fell back to the pack with a loss to fellow rank-and-file grappler Chiyotairyu at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament on Friday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 17, 2020
Surprise contender Onosho takes sole possession of lead at Autumn Basho
Ozeki Takakeisho and sekiwake Shodai headline a group of seven wrestlers trailing the unanticipated leader by a win at 4-1
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 16, 2020
Upcoming July Basho could be fascinating, unpredictable affair
It's hard to know just what kind of physical or mental condition rikishi will be in when things kick off at Ryogoku Kokugikan on July 19.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 17, 2020
Onosho upsets title favorite Hakuho
Hakuho fell into a two-way tie for the lead Tuesday following his first defeat of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament, while fears about the possible cancellation of the meet subsided after a fever-stricken wrestler tested negative for the coronavirus.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 19, 2019
Title race heating up
Yokozuna Hakuho continued his drive for a 42nd top-level title at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Saturday, staying undefeated to take the outright lead after rank-and-file grappler Onosho suffered his first loss.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 18, 2019
Hakuho, Onosho remain unbeaten, tied for top spot
Yokozuna Hakuho stayed undefeated to remain in a tie for the lead with rank-and-file wrestler Onosho at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Friday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 17, 2019
Hakuho beats Nishikigi in rematch, tied for lead
Hakuho continued his run of narrow escapes in the first week of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament, surviving two more close calls Thursday to retain his share of the lead on Day 5.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Jan 2, 2019
Scandals allowing sumo to ID, rid sport of bad elements
It's that time once again to make predictions, and state hopes and wishes for the year ahead in sumo.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 19, 2018
Pack stays on leader's heels
Komusubi Takakeisho took out ozeki Tochinoshin on Monday to remain in sole possession of the lead after nine days of action at the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament.
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 / Basho reports
Nov 18, 2017
Unbeaten Hakuho bulldozes Onosho, improves to 7-0 at Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament
Yokozuna Hakuho held on to the sole lead at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament, where he defeated Onosho on Saturday to improve to 7-0.
Japan Times
SUMO
Oct 30, 2017
Harumafuji tops rankings for Kyushu Basho
Yokozuna Harumafuji, who won the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament in September, will be the top-ranked wrestler at the Kyushu tourney getting under way on Nov. 12 in Fukuoka, according to rankings released Monday by the Japan Sumo Association.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 23, 2017
Goeido can wrap up title with victory over Harumafuji on final day
Ozeki Goeido dodged a bullet on Saturday to rebound from back-to-back defeats and zero in on his second career championship at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 17, 2017
Goeido, Onosho, Daishomaru lead way at Autumn Basho
Ozeki Goeido and rank-and-filers Onosho and Daishomaru each improved their records to 7-1 on Sunday to retain a share of the lead midway through the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament.
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Hybrid work takes root in Japan, survey finds
A dealer works in the trading room at a foreign exchange brokerage in Tokyo on March 28. An overwhelming majority of respondents who currently work remotely in some capacity say they wish to continue to do so.
Shohei Ohtani signs deal with sports technology company Rapsodo
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