All posts tagged "Hakuho"
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Features
/ 2 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Hakuho Begins Next Chapter of Sumo Life
The all-time great wrestler takes over as the Miyagino stablemaster, replacing his mentor, who is retiring at age 65.
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Sumo
/ 3 years agoMitakeumi Ousts Ozeki Shodai to Stay Tied For the Lead at New Year Tourney
The sekiwake bounced back from the previous day's loss to set up a showdown with grand champion Terunofuji.
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Features
/ 3 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Nebraska’s Keisei Tominaga Raises Profile with Strong Performances Early in the Season
The sophomore guard scored a season-high 23 points, including 5 of 6 from 3-point range, against South Dakota on November 27.
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Sumo
/ 3 years agoTerunofuji Lives Up to Yokozuna Expectations with Impressive Win Over Daieisho
The Mongolian grand champion avenges September's loss to the upset-minded top maegashira.
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Sumo
/ 3 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
/ 3 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
/ 3 years agoEDITORIAL | Yokozuna Hakuho’s Retirement Bodes a Crisis for the Sumo World
The lack of promising young wrestlers to carry the sport into the future reminds us of Hakuho’s words from before: “When...
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Features
/ 3 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Retired Yokozuna Hakuho Left an Indelible Mark on Sumo
The all-time winningest rikishi's longevity at the top and work ethic triggered admiration from his peers and former standouts.
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Sumo
/ 3 years agoGrand Champion Debutante Terunofuji Faces Challenges in Autumn Meet
Fellow yokozuna Hakuho was forced to pull out over COVID-19 protocols.
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Sumo
/ 3 years agoYokozuna Hakuho Completes Stunning Comeback With Title-Clinching Victory Over Terunofuji
Despite the loss, Terunofuji almost certain to be promoted to sumo's highest rank.
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Japan Sports Notebook
/ 3 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] A Record 582 Athletes Comprise Host Nation’s Olympic Contingent
~~ The Olympics have grown in size and scale over the decades. Just as infrastructure costs and increased media coverage have...
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Basketball
/ 4 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Rui Hachimura Continues to Develop His Game and Improve
~~ Rui Hachimura appeared in his 100th NBA regular-season game on Monday, May 3. The Toyama native delivered a strong performance,...
Figure Skating
Yuma Kagiyama Captures 1st Title at the Japan Championships
