Sumo Yokozuna Terunofuji Moves Into a Share of the Lead at Summer Basho The Mongolian grand champion is tied with Takanosho and Sadanoumi with two days left. Jim Armstrong6 days ago
Sumo Terunofuji Brushes Aside Hoshoryu to Stay One Win Back at Summer Meet The lone yokozuna is one victory behind surprise leaders Takanosho and Ichiyamamoto. Jim ArmstrongMay 17, 2022
Sumo Takanosho Overpowers Ozeki Mitakeumi to Remain Tied for the Lead at Summer Basho The No. 4 maegashira won his sixth straight bout and shares the lead with three other rank-and-filers. Jim ArmstrongMay 16, 2022
Sumo Wakatakakage Upends Takayasu in Playoff to Claim First-Ever Emperor’s Cup The Fukushima native becomes the first new sekiwake in 86 years to claim the championship. Jim ArmstrongMarch 27, 2022
Sumo Shodai Stuns Takayasu to Set Up a Thrilling Final Day at Spring Basho Rank-and-filers Takayasu, Kotonowaka and sekiwake Wakatakakage all have a shot at the title. Jim ArmstrongMarch 26, 2022
Sumo Takayasu Overpowers Takakeisho to Take Sole Lead at Spring Basho The rank-and-filer is bidding for his first title and is one win ahead of Wakatakakage. Jim ArmstrongMarch 25, 2022
Sumo Wakatakakage Defeats Takayasu to Move into Two-Way Tie for the Lead The up-and-coming sekiwake has emerged as a legitimate contender for the title. Jim ArmstrongMarch 23, 2022
Sumo Daieisho stuns yokozuna Terunofuji on Day 2 at Spring Basho The top maegashira improved to 2-0 with an impressive win over the lone yokozuna. Jim ArmstrongMarch 14, 2022
Sumo Upsets 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. Jim ArmstrongJanuary 20, 2022
Sumo Perfect Finish: Terunofuji Defeats Takakeisho to Close Out the Kyushu Tourney With a 15-0 Record The lone yokozuna won his second straight tournament at the sport's highest rank. Jim ArmstrongNovember 28, 2021
Sumo Terunofuji Wraps Up Emperor’s Cup With Clutch Win Over Abi The Mongolian grand champion won his second straight title at the sport's highest rank. Jim ArmstrongNovember 27, 2021
Sumo Rank-And-Filer Abi Upsets Takakeisho to Keep Championship Hopes Alive at Kyushu Meet The No. 15 maegashira will face undefeated yokozuna Terunofuji on Day 14 with the title in the balance. Jim ArmstrongNovember 26, 2021