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Sumo
/ 12 months agoHeading into the Spring Basho, Terunofuji Has His Eye on the Prize
The lone yokozuna will be bidding for his 10th Emperor's Cup at the Spring Basho, but he will have to contend...
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Sumo
/ 12 months agoEDITORIAL | It's High Time Sumo Comes to Grips with Its Bullying Problem
Incidents of violence by sumo stablemasters and senior wrestlers against younger members should be dealt with harshly to eradicate the problem...
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Sumo
/ 1 year agoShunned by the Pros, Female Sumo Wrestlers Find Japan's Ancient Sport Has Plenty to Offer
A growing number of women are finding their own space in the dohyo. In doing so, as sumo wrestlers, they are...
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Sumo
/ 1 year agoKotonowaka Promoted to Ozeki After Stellar Performance in New Year Basho
After finishing as the runner-up at the New Year Basho, Sadogatake wrestler Kotonowaka joins three others at sumo's second-highest rank.
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Sumo
/ 1 year agoNew Year Basho Final Day Results - Makuuchi Division
The lone yokozuna, Terunofuji, secured his ninth top-division title on Sunday by defeating joint leader Kotonowaka in an exciting championship playoff...
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Sumo
/ 1 year agoTerunofuji Beats Kotonowaka in a Playoff to Win New Year Basho and Ninth Emperor's Cup
With a spectacular comeback at the New Year Basho, grand champion Terunofuji proved to his doubters that he is still capable...
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Sumo
/ 1 year agoNew Year Basho Day 14 Results - Makuuchi Division
At the conclusion of day 14 of the New Year Basho, Kotonowaka improved to 12-2 and is scheduled to face Tobizaru...
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Sumo
/ 1 year agoKotonowaka and Terunofuji Share the New Year Basho Lead Heading into the Final Day
With an upset victory over Kirishima on Day 14 of the New Year Basho, Kotonowaka kept himself in the running for...
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Sumo
/ 1 year agoNew Year Basho Day 13 Results - Makuuchi Division
Yokozuna Terunofuji claimed a share of the top spot by defeating the sole overnight leader, Kotonowaka, on Friday at the New...
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Sumo
/ 1 year agoNew Year Basho Day 12 Results - Makuuchi Division
On day 12, Yokozuna Terunofuji defeated Onosato, marking his fifth consecutive win at the New Year Basho. Tomorrow he is set...
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Sumo
/ 1 year agoNew Year Basho Day 11 Results - Makuuchi Division
Kotonowaka continues to lead the New Year Basho with a 10-1 record after 11 days. Terunofuji, Hoshoryu, and Kirishima are all...
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Sumo
/ 1 year agoKotonowaka Maintains Lead with Comfortable Win Over Oho at New Year Basho
Terunofuji, Kirishima and Hoshoryu remain in the thick of the New Year Basho title chase with Day 11 wins at Ryogoku...