All posts tagged "Asashoryu"
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Sumo
/ 4 months agoEDITORIAL | Hoshoryu Must Prove He's a Worthy Yokozuna
Instead of resting on his laurels, the Mongolia-born wrestler Hoshoryu must act with dignity befitting his rank while training his mind,...
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Sumo
/ 4 months agoMongolian Hoshoryu Named 74th Yokozuna After Winning the New Year Basho
The 25-year-old Hoshoryu convinced sumo officials he deserved promotion after winning a three-way playoff to capture his second Emperor's Cup.
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Features
/ 1 year ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Shota Imanaga Off to a Great Start in MLB Career
Cubs lefty Shota Imanaga is the first MLB pitcher since Dave Feriss in 1945 to have a 4-0 record and an...
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Sumo
/ 1 year agoOBITUARY | Akebono, a Former Sumo Grand Champion, Dies at 54
Hawaiian-born Akebono, the first foreign-born yokozuna, fueled a sumo boom in the 1990s with his rivalry against brothers Takanohana and Wakanohana.
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Sumo
/ 1 year 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 agoPredictions 2024: Questions Aplenty as Sumo Embarks on a New Year
Terunofuji, Kirishima and Atamifuji are just three of the sumo grapplers who will be in the spotlight when the 15-day New...
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoNewly Promoted Ozeki Hoshoryu in the Spotlight at Autumn Basho
The Mongolian will look to shine in his ozeki debut at the 15-day Autumn Basho. Compatriot Kirishima and others will also...
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Sumo
/ 3 years agoSumo's Ironman Tamawashi in the Spotlight at Kyushu Basho
Veteran grappler Tamawashi will have his hands full as he bids for a second straight Emperor's Cup at the 15-day meet...
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Sumo
/ 3 years agoTop Maegashira Tobizaru Upsets Grand Champion Terunofuji on Day 2 of Autumn Basho
Sumo’s Flying Monkey gave the fans a thrill with the biggest victory of his career on this second day at Ryogoku...
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Sumo
/ 4 years agoTerunofuji Kicks Off New Era with Hard-Fought Win Over Kiribayama
The Mongolian grappler is eager to prove he is a dominant force to be reckoned with as a lone yokozuna.
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Sumo
/ 4 years agoTerunofuji Looking to Remain the New King of the Ring With Hakuho Retired
The Mongolian grappler aims to follow up his first win as yokozuna with another title in Fukuoka.
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Sumo
/ 4 years agoLegendary Yokozuna Hakuho Plans to Retire
The 36-year-old, who has coped with numerous injuries in recent years, has won a record 45 Emperor’s Cups.
