All posts tagged "Kirishima"
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Sumo
/ 8 months agoTerunofuji Outlasts Asanoyama to Post Second Straight Win at the Spring Basho
Lone yokozuna Terunofuji faced his biggest challenge of the Spring Basho so far and came through with flying colors in Osaka.
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Sumo
/ 9 months agoLone Yokozuna Terunofuji Bounces Back on Day 2 of Spring Basho
The Mongolian looked convincing in his Spring Basho victory over Ura, but the same can't be said for three ozeki grapplers...
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Sumo
/ 9 months agoYokozuna Terunofuji Upset on Opening Day of Spring Basho
Ozeki grapplers Kirishima and Hoshoryu also fell on Day 1 of the 15-day Spring Basho in Osaka, while Kotonowaka triumphed in...
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Sumo
/ 9 months agoHeading into the Spring Basho, Terunofuji Has His Eye on the Prize
The lone yokozuna will be bidding for his 10th Emperor's Cup at the Spring Basho, but he will have to contend...
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Sumo
/ 9 months 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
/ 10 months agoKotonowaka Promoted to Ozeki After Stellar Performance in New Year Basho
After finishing as the runner-up at the New Year Basho, Sadogatake wrestler Kotonowaka joins three others at sumo's second-highest rank.
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Sumo
/ 10 months agoTerunofuji Beats Kotonowaka in a Playoff to Win New Year Basho and Ninth Emperor's Cup
With a spectacular comeback at the New Year Basho, grand champion Terunofuji proved to his doubters that he is still capable...
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Sumo
/ 10 months agoKotonowaka and Terunofuji Share the New Year Basho Lead Heading into the Final Day
With an upset victory over Kirishima on Day 14 of the New Year Basho, Kotonowaka kept himself in the running for...
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Sumo
/ 10 months agoNew Year Basho Day 13 Results - Makuuchi Division
Yokozuna Terunofuji claimed a share of the top spot by defeating the sole overnight leader, Kotonowaka, on Friday at the New...
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Sumo
/ 10 months agoNew Year Basho Day 12 Results - Makuuchi Division
On day 12, Yokozuna Terunofuji defeated Onosato, marking his fifth consecutive win at the New Year Basho. Tomorrow he is set...
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Sumo
/ 10 months agoNew Year Basho Day 11 Results - Makuuchi Division
Kotonowaka continues to lead the New Year Basho with a 10-1 record after 11 days. Terunofuji, Hoshoryu, and Kirishima are all...
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Sumo
/ 10 months agoKotonowaka Maintains Lead with Comfortable Win Over Oho at New Year Basho
Terunofuji, Kirishima and Hoshoryu remain in the thick of the New Year Basho title chase with Day 11 wins at Ryogoku...
