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The fast-paced sport, featuring established stars and promising challengers, provided plenty of excitement on the first day of competition.
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Sawamura spent two weeks on the COVID-19 injured list before rejoining his team last week.
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The new yokozuna needed every ounce of energy to maintain his one-win lead on Day 10.
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Terunofuji loses for the first time in his debut at the sport’s highest rank.
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The new yokozuna held on to a one-win lead with four days to go.
Sumo
At the halfway point, the new yokozuna is firmly in control and appears on his way to a 15-0 record.
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Nearing the halfway point, the new yokozuna has looked in total control and is capable of going all the way undefeated.
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The new yokozuna locks arms with the No. 3 maegashira and uses his size advantage to remain undefeated.
Sumo
In his toughest test so far, Mongolian Terunofuji lived up to yokozuna expectations.
Sumo
Kiribayama may be poised for a big upset after posting wins over ozeki, komusubi and sekiwake wrestlers.
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Maegashira No. 2 Hokutofuji faces a titanic test against the Mongolian on Day 4.
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While it's still early, the new grand champion has looked impressive in his debut at sumo's highest rank.
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The Mongolian outmuscles compatriot Ichinojo on the opening day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament.
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Fellow yokozuna Hakuho was forced to pull out over COVID-19 protocols.