Stories By Jim Armstrong
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoTerunofuji Brushes Aside Hoshoryu to Stay One Win Back at Summer Meet
The lone yokozuna is one victory behind surprise leaders Takanosho and Ichiyamamoto.
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoTakanosho Overpowers Ozeki Mitakeumi to Remain Tied for the Lead at Summer Basho
The No. 4 maegashira won his sixth straight bout and shares the lead with three other rank-and-filers.
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoTakanosho Stuns Terunofuji as Summer Basho Remains Wide Open
Five lower-ranked wrestlers share the lead while Terunofuji is in a large group one win back.
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoTerunofuji Overcomes Endo to Remain One Win Off The Pace
The yokozuna is among a large group of wrestlers behind surprise leaders Aoiyama and Sadanoumi.
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoBulgarian Aoiyama Moves into Sole Lead while Terunofuji loses on Day 6
Veteran Tamawashi stuns grand champion Terunofuji for the third straight basho.
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoYokozuna Terunofuji Conquers Hokutofuji to Trail by One Win
Rank-and-filers Ichiyamamoto and Aoiyama are the unlikely leaders on Day 5.
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Baseball
/ 2 years agoSoftBank Hawks Pitcher Nao Higashihama Almost Perfect Against Seibu Lions
The 31-year-old veteran tossed a no-hitter with only two walks issued.
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoTerunofuji Overpowers Kotonowaka for Third Straight Win
The lone yokozuna is one win back of rank-and-filers Tobizaru, Aoiyama and Ichiyamamoto.
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoRising Star Kotonowaka Upsets Mitakeumi to Stay Undefeated at Summer Basho
The 24-year-old posted his third straight win over an ozeki and is tied with four others for the lead.
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoGrand Champion Terunofuji Bounces Back With Win Over Takayasu
While far from overpowering, the win will give the yokozuna a boost of confidence.
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoGiant Slayer Daieisho Stuns Yokozuna Terunofuji on Day 1
The lone grand champion is looking to bounce back from injuries in the Summer Basho.
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Baseball
/ 2 years ago[NPB NOTEBOOK] Former Major Leaguer Freddy Galvis Struggles to Find His Rhythm in Japan
The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks are hoping the veteran infielder can get back into the swing of things down on the farm.