Sumo Takakeisho Beats Kotoshoho to Capture Third Emperor's Cup at New Year Basho Lone ozeki Takakeisho comes through with a clutch win against the rank-and-filer on the final day, collecting his first title since November 2020. Jim ArmstrongJanuary 22, 2023
Sumo Takakeisho Posts Clutch Win over Hoshoryu to Stay Tied for Lead at New Year Basho Ozeki Takakeisho will be in a good position to capture his third Emperor’s Cup on the tournament's final day. Kotoshoho also holds a share... Jim ArmstrongJanuary 21, 2023
Sumo Takakeisho Steamrolls over Sadanoumi to Move into Sole Lead at New Year Basho The determined ozeki grappler seems to be gaining confidence by the day during the New Year Basho as he pursues promotion to yokozuna. Jim ArmstrongJanuary 16, 2023
Sumo Takakeisho Survives Nishikifuji Onslaught to Stay Tied for Lead at New Year Basho Ozeki Takakeisho had his hands full but came out on top on Day 8. Kotoshoho is the other wrestler with seven wins in the... Jim ArmstrongJanuary 15, 2023
Sumo Takakeisho Overcomes a Determined Midorifuji to Stay Tied for Lead at New Year Basho The ozeki grappler was pushed to the brink by his opponent, but Takakeisho pulled off a last-gasp arm throw in a riveting New Year... Jim ArmstrongJanuary 14, 2023
Sumo Takakeisho Pulls Into Tie for New Year Basho Lead with Win over Abi on Day 6 Lone ozeki Takakeisho cooled off the red-hot No. 3 maegashira with a confidence-boosting victory at Ryogoku Kokugikan. Jim ArmstrongJanuary 13, 2023
Sumo Abi Shoves Out Wakatakakage to Maintain Share of Lead at New Year Basho The November tournament winner improves to 5-0, and Abi shares the lead with two rank-and-filers, Aoiyama and Kotoshoho. Jim ArmstrongJanuary 12, 2023
Sumo Confident Hoshoryu Ousts Tamawashi to Stay Undefeated at New Year Basho Displaying dominant form, sekiwake Hoshoryu is now tied for the New Year Basho lead with four other wrestlers, including No. 3 maegashira Abi. Jim ArmstrongJanuary 11, 2023
Sumo Takakeisho Bounces Back to Defeat Upset-Minded Daieisho in New Year Basho The ozeki grappler was pushed back to the brink, but the 26-year-old Takakeisho came through with a clutch win on the third day of... Jim ArmstrongJanuary 10, 2023
Sumo Tobizaru Hands Top-Ranked Takakeisho First Loss of New Year Basho The Flying Monkey took advantage of his speed to swat down the ozeki grappler. Tobizaru evened his record at 1-1 in the 15-day tournament. Jim ArmstrongJanuary 9, 2023
Sumo Takakeisho Off to Strong Start in New Year Basho with Convincing Win over Wakamotoharu With grand champion Terunofuji sidelined with knee injuries, lone ozeki Takakeisho is the tournament's highest-ranked wrestler. Jim ArmstrongJanuary 8, 2023
Sumo Terunofuji Withdraws from New Year Basho as Lone Ozeki Takakeisho Tops the Rankings Hobbled by knee injuries, Mongolian-born yokozuna Terunofuji is forced to sit out his second straight tournament. The title chase appears wide open. Jim ArmstrongJanuary 6, 2023