Sumo Takakeisho Beats Kotoshoho to Capture Third Emperor's Cup at New Year Basho Lone ozeki Takakeisho comes through with a clutch win against the rank-and-filer on the final day, collecting his first title since November 2020. Jim ArmstrongJanuary 22, 2023
Sumo Wakamotoharu Upsets Sole Leader Tamawashi on Day 12 of Autumn Basho The veteran Mongolian maegashira still holds the top spot with a 10-2 record as he pursues his second Emperor’s Cup. Jim ArmstrongSeptember 22, 2022
Sumo Terunofuji Survives Scare At the Hands of Hoshoryu to Stay Tied For the Lead The lone yokozuna is even with compatriot Ichinojo heading into the final four days. Jim ArmstrongJuly 20, 2022
Sumo Resurgent Ichinojo Maintains Sole Lead at Nagoya Basho The Mongolian veteran is having his best tournament since March of 2019. Jim ArmstrongJuly 15, 2022
Sumo Terunofuji Pushed to the Brink But Recovers to Post Second Straight win Takanosho almost pulled off a second straight upset of the yokozuna. Jim ArmstrongJuly 12, 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 Hokutofuji Stuns New Ozeki Mitakeumi While Takayasu Motors on at Spring Meet Mitakeumi was handed his second loss at sumo's second-highest rank. Jim ArmstrongMarch 22, 2022
Sumo New Ozeki Mitakeumi Overpowers Tamawashi to Keep Pace with Surprise Leader Takayasu Takayasu defeated Aoiyama to stay perfect but will face tougher competition in the remaining six days. Jim ArmstrongMarch 21, 2022
Sumo Mitakeumi Stays One Step Ahead of Terunofuji at New Year Tourney The sekiwake wrestler is on his longest winning streak since July of 2018 when he won his first title. Jim ArmstrongJanuary 17, 2022