Sumo May 6, 2022
Element of surprise set to add more flavor to May Grand Sumo Tournament
by John Gunning
A reduction in the amount of detailed reports emanating from sumo ensures the surprise factor from tournament to tournament remains high.
Sumo | INSIDE SUMO Mar 30, 2022
Wakatakakage continues sumo's surprise-champion trend
by John Gunning
The spring meet of 2022 has continued a trend of photo finishes and thrilling tournaments.
Sumo Mar 28, 2022
Wakatakakage exceeded his own expectations during run to first Emperor's Cup
Wakatakakage became the first newly promoted sekiwake to win a grand sumo tournament in 86 years.
Basho Reports Mar 27, 2022
Wakatakakage outlasts Takayasu in playoff thriller to win Osaka Basho
With both men fighting for a maiden championship, Wakatakakage earned a last-gasp victory in a thrilling playoff bout.
Sumo / Basho Reports Mar 26, 2022
Takayasu falls to give sumo title rival Wakatakakage new life
The title race was whittled down to three contenders after 14 days in Osaka, with former ozeki Takayasu and new sekiwake Wakatakakage joined by No. 6 maegashira Kotonowaka.
Basho Reports Mar 25, 2022
Takayasu gets 12th win as he regains sole lead in Spring Basho
Takayasu, who has long excelled at moving laterally, repeatedly outflanked his opponent, seized a belt hold and finished off the ozeki with a slick overarm throw.
Basho Reports Mar 24, 2022
Co-leaders Takayasu and Wakatakakage remain on top after 12th day in Osaka
Former ozeki Takayasu and new sekiwake Wakatakakage each defeated a title rival to remain tied for the lead.
Sumo | INSIDE SUMO Mar 23, 2022
Takayasu chases long-awaited first title at unpredictable Osaka Basho
by John Gunning
With yokozuna Terunofuji out and most of the leading pack in Osaka having never tasted glory at a basho, the chances of a first-time title winner emerging in Kansai appear high.
Basho Reports Mar 23, 2022
Wakatakakage improved to 6-2 in his career against former ozeki Takayasu and both have 10-1 records after 11 days of the 15-day meet at Edion Arena Osaka.
Basho Reports Mar 22, 2022
Takayasu wins 10th straight as ozeki Mitakeumi suffers second defeat
The sole leader was made to work hard against the nephew of former Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu at Edion Arena Osaka in a battle lasting 71 seconds.
Basho Reports Mar 21, 2022
Takayasu maintains slim advantage over rivals at Spring Basho
With the sport's sole yokozuna, Terunofuji, pulling out Friday due to multiple leg injuries, the title race appears wide open at Edion Arena Osaka.
Basho Reports Mar 20, 2022
Unbeaten Takayasu maintains outright lead in Osaka after Day 8
Fighting as a No. 7 maegashira, the former ozeki became the first wrestler to secure a winning record for the 15-day tournament at Edion Arena Osaka.