All posts tagged "Asanoyama"
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Sumo
/ 5 months agoAsanoyama Returns to Kyushu Basho, Deals Takakeisho a Blow to His Promotion Chances
In his first match at the Kyushu Basho, former ozeki Asanoyama used an arm throw to hand the promotion-chasing ozeki his...
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Sumo
/ 6 months agoTakakeisho Off to a Convincing Start at Kyushu Basho
The ozeki grappler is hoping to boost his chances for promotion to sumo's top rank after the Kyushu Basho by winning...
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Sumo
/ 6 months agoTerunofuji Pulls Out of Kyushu Basho with Back Pain
Meanwhile, Takakeisho is chasing back-to-back titles to bolster his chances of earning promotion to yokozuna after the 15-day Kyushu Basho.
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Sumo
/ 7 months agoTakakeisho Beats Atamifuji in a Playoff to Win the Autumn Basho
Veteran grappler Takakeisho triumphed twice on the final day of the Autumn Basho to come from behind and capture his fourth...
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Sumo
/ 7 months agoTakayasu and Atamifuji Share Lead at Midway Point of Autumn Basho
Former ozeki Takayasu has been in this position before and will need to stay strong over the second week of the...
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Sumo
/ 9 months agoHoshoryu Defeats Hokutofuji in Playoff to Win First Emperor's Cup at Nagoya Basho
Mongolian sekiwake Hoshoryu also virtually secured promotion to the sport's second-highest rank of ozeki for September’s tournament.
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Sumo
/ 9 months agoHoshoryu Beats Wakamotoharu and Moves into a Tie for the Nagoya Basho Lead
Entering the final day of the Nagoya Basho, Mongolian grappler Hoshoryu, who has an 11-3 record, is even with rank-and-filers Hokutofuji...
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Sumo
/ 9 months agoHokutofuji Grabs Sole Lead with Two Days Left in the Nagoya Basho
Ninth-ranked maegashira Hokutofuji has a one-win advantage over fellow rank-and-filer Nishikigi and rookie Hakuoho at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium.
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Sumo
/ 9 months agoHokutofuji Snaps Losing Streak Against Hoshoryu, Grabs Share of the Lead at Nagoya Basho
Ninth-ranked maegashira Hokutofuji improved to 10-2 at the Nagoya Basho. Nishikigi has the same record with three days left in the...
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Sumo
/ 10 months agoHoshoryu Topples Hiradoumi to Stay Tied for the Lead at Nagoya Basho
Sumo wrestlers Hoshoryu, Nishikigi and Hokutofuji all improved to 8-1 on the ninth day of the Nagoya Basho at Aichi Prefectural...
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Sumo
/ 10 months agoHoshoryu Makes Quick Work of Ura to Stay Tied for Lead at Nagoya Basho
With one week to go in the Nagoya Basho, Hoshoryu is in a strong position to secure promotion to ozeki, sumo’s...
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Sumo
/ 10 months agoHoshoryu Throws Down Asanoyama to Move into a Tie for the Lead at Nagoya Basho
Sekiwake Hoshoryu is the highest-ranked grappler among the four leaders at the 15-day Nagoya Basho. The others are Nishikigi, Tamawashi and...