Sumo May 21, 2022
Title-chasing Ura forced to pull out of sumo tourney with ankle injury
This marks the 13th time Ura, who has been plagued by injuries throughout his career, has pulled out of a meet.
Basho Reports Mar 15, 2022
Terunofuji and Mitakeumi win as two demotion-threatened ozeki fall
After his first defeat of the meet on Monday, yokozuna Terunofuji remained unconvincing at Edion Arena Osaka against maegashira Ura.
Basho Reports Jan 12, 2022
A close call eventually ended in victory for the sport's lone yokozuna in a thrilling conclusion to Wednesday's bouts.
Sumo | INSIDE SUMO Jan 12, 2022
Sumo catches new audience with Pokemon collaboration
by John Gunning
The Japan Sumo Association's tie-up with the world's biggest video game franchise could be a big step in attracting younger fans to the sport.
Sumo Jan 7, 2022
Terunofuji enters New Year Basho with few serious challengers to throne
by John Gunning
Anything other than a third straight championship for the Isegahama stable man at the upcoming January tournament would be a surprise.
Basho Reports Sep 21, 2021
Terunofuji overcomes tricky Ura to maintain sole lead on Day 10
A day after relinquishing his perfect record in a surprise loss to Daieisho, the title favorite needed brains and brawn to dispatch No. 6 Ura in an intriguing final bout.
Sumo Jul 1, 2021
Nagoya Basho could have significant impact on sport
by John Gunning
Sumo lovers in central Japan will see their sport return with a bang, as the upcoming tournament is primed to be one of the most significant in recent memory.
Sumo | INSIDE SUMO Oct 7, 2020
Sumo fans have plenty to look forward to in coming weeks
by John Gunning
There are many aspects of Japan’s national sport that should give hope for the future.
Sumo Sep 20, 2018
by John Gunning
The Japan Sumo Association lists 82 different ways to win a bout. These winning techniques are called kimarite and the applicable one is announced in the arena immediately following each fight. There are also five "non techniques" covering situations such as a wrestler stepping out ...
Sumo Jul 16, 2017
Yokozuna Hakuho moved one away from the career wins mark of the late yokozuna Chiyonofuji on Sunday, when he improved to 8-0 at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament. Hakuho, who won May's grand tournament with a perfect 15-0 record, is unbeaten in 23 straight matches ...
Sumo / Basho Reports Jul 15, 2017
Yokozuna Hakuho kept his perfect record intact through the first week of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament with a comfortable win over third-ranked maegashira Ikioi on Saturday. With two yokozuna — Kisenosato and Kakuryu — having already pulled out, Hakuho remained sturdy as an ...
Sumo Feb 27, 2017
Kisenosato will start life as sumo's 72nd yokozuna on the west side as the Japan Sumo Association on Monday released the rankings for the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament. Kisenosato, after winning the New Year Basho with a 14-1 mark last month, became the first Japanese-born ...