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OBITUARY | Akebono, a Former Sumo Grand Champion, Dies at 54
Hawaiian-born Akebono, the first foreign-born yokozuna, fueled a sumo boom in the 1990s with his rivalry against brothers Takanohana and Wakanohana.
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/ 3 weeks agoWrestlers at Scandal-Hit Miyagino Stable Transferring to Isegahama Stable
The move is further punishment of former yokozuna Hakuho, whose protege Hokuseiho committed physical violence at Miyagino stable, leading to sanctions.
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/ 4 weeks agoTakerufuji is the First Makuuchi Division Debutant Winner in 110 Years
In the Spring Basho, Takerufuji gutted out a Day 15 win over Gonoyama to capture his first Emperor's Cup and match...
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/ 4 weeks agoSpring Basho Final Day Results
Takerufuji, a rising star in the makuuchi division, clinched a historic championship victory on the last day of the Spring Basho...
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/ 4 weeks agoSpring Basho Day 14 Results
Makuuchi division debutant Takerufuji's quest for a historic championship will extend to the final day of the Spring Basho after a...
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/ 4 weeks agoTakerufuji Handed Painful Loss on Penultimate Day of Spring Basho
Not only did the makuuchi division rookie lose his Spring Basho match, he was also carted away on a wheelchair, leaving...
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/ 4 weeks agoSpring Basho Day 13 Results
With just two days remaining at the Spring Basho, No 17 maegashira Takerufuji maintains a comfortable lead with a 12-1 record...
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/ 4 weeks agoRookie Takerufuji on Brink of Winning Historic Title at Spring Basho
Making his makuuchi division debut in the 15-day Spring Basho, Takerufuji overpowered Wakamotoharu to move a step closer to the Emperor's...
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/ 4 weeks agoSpring Basho Day 12 Results
Makuuchi division debutant Takerufuji's flawless streak at the Spring Basho was abruptly halted on Thursday by ozeki Hoshoryu.
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/ 1 month agoSpring Basho Day 11 Results
Maegashira Takerufuji won his 11th consecutive match at the Spring Basho on Wednesday, equaling the record for a makuuchi division debutant's...
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/ 1 month agoSpring Basho Day 10 Results
In the makuuchi division, rookie sensation Takerufuji extended his unbeaten streak Tuesday at the Spring Basho, triumphing over his closest competitor...
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/ 1 month agoSpring Basho Day 9 Results
Makuuchi division debutant Takerufuji extended his winning streak to nine on day 9 of the Spring Basho, maintaining his perfect start...
