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Mongolian Hoshoryu Named 74th Yokozuna After Winning the New Year Basho
The 25-year-old Hoshoryu convinced sumo officials he deserved promotion after winning a three-way playoff to capture his second Emperor's Cup.
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New Year Basho: Hoshoryu Wins Three-Way Playoff to Capture Emperor's Cup
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Sumo
/ 7 days agoNew Year Basho: Hoshoryu Keeps Title Hopes Alive with One-Sided Win over Sole Leader Kinbozan
The Mongolian ozeki took advantage of poor footwork by the rank-and-filer on Day 12 of the New Year Basho to pull...
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/ 7 days agoNew Year Basho Day 12 Results
With three days remaining in the New Year Basho, 14th-ranked maegashira Kinbozan (10-2) holds a one-win advantage over four wrestlers, including...
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/ 1 week agoKinbozan Comes Up Big with Clutch Win over Onosato to Stay in Lead at New Year Basho
On Day 11 of the New Year Basho, the rank-and-filer held his ground against the heavily favored ozeki in a major...
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Sumo
/ 1 week agoNew Year Basho Day 11 Results
Heading into the 12th day of the 15-day New Year Basho, Kinbozan (10-1) holds a one-win lead over Oho. Four wrestlers...
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/ 1 week agoAbi Defeats Frontrunner Kinbozan as New Year Basho Remains Up for Grabs
While he remains in the lead, Kinbozan will have to deal with a large group of experienced grapplers over the final...
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Sumo
/ 1 week agoNew Year Basho Day 10 Results
With five days remaining in the New Year Basho, Kinbozan (9-1) is the sole leader. Takerufuji, Oho and Chiyoshoma are all...