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JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK | Hoshoryu Returns to Sumo Spotlight at the Summer Basho
Beginning his second tournament as a yokozuna, sumo wrestler Hoshoryu aims to remain healthy throughout the 15-day event at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan.
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Sumo
/ 3 years agoMitakeumi Topples Yokozuna Terunofuji on Final Day of New Year Tourney
With his third career title, the sekiwake will be considered for promotion to ozeki.
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/ 3 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Rui Hachimura, Yuta Watanabe Square Off for Third Time in NBA Careers
It was their first NBA encounter since February 9, 2020. “It’s an honor as a Japanese for us two to be...
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Sumo
/ 3 years agoAbi stuns Terunofuji on Penultimate Day of New Year Tournament
Mitakeumi moves back into sole possession of the lead to set up showdown with the grand champion.
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Tennis
/ 3 years agoNaomi Osaka Bounced From Australian Open in Third Round
Unseeded American Amanda Anisimova outplayed the reigning champion in the third-set tiebreak.
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Sumo
/ 3 years agoMitakeumi Defeats Abi to Remain Tied For the Lead with Terunofuji at New Year Tourney
The sekiwake posted a clutch win to set up a dramatic showdown with the lone yokozuna.
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Sumo
/ 3 years agoUpsets at New Year Basho Set up 3-Way Tie For the Lead
Terunofuji and Mitakeumi both lose on Day 12 to fall into tie with rising star Abi.
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Sumo
/ 3 years agoMitakeumi Ousts Ozeki Shodai to Stay Tied For the Lead at New Year Tourney
The sekiwake bounced back from the previous day's loss to set up a showdown with grand champion Terunofuji.
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/ 3 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Freestyle Skier Anri Kawamura Hitting Her Stride at Opportune Time
The talented teenager has enjoyed a confidence-boosting stretch of success in the run-up to the Beijing Olympics.
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Sumo
/ 3 years agoMitakeumi Upset by Hokutofuji to Fall into Two-Way Tie for the Lead at New Year Tourney
The sekiwake wrestler is now even with grand champion Terunofuji heading into the final five days.
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Sumo
/ 3 years agoMitakeumi Stays One Step Ahead of Terunofuji at New Year Tourney
The sekiwake wrestler is on his longest winning streak since July of 2018 when he won his first title.
