Sumo Takakeisho Remains in Sole Lead with Convincing Win over Meisei at New Year Tourney Ozeki grappler Takakeisho is one victory ahead of two rank-and-filers with five days left. He is chasing his third career Emperor's Cup. Jim ArmstrongJanuary 17, 2023
Sumo Takakeisho Steamrolls over Sadanoumi to Move into Sole Lead at New Year Basho The determined ozeki grappler seems to be gaining confidence by the day during the New Year Basho as he pursues promotion to yokozuna. Jim ArmstrongJanuary 16, 2023
Sumo Takakeisho Overcomes a Determined Midorifuji to Stay Tied for Lead at New Year Basho The ozeki grappler was pushed to the brink by his opponent, but Takakeisho pulled off a last-gasp arm throw in a riveting New Year... Jim ArmstrongJanuary 14, 2023
Sumo Takakeisho Off to Strong Start in New Year Basho with Convincing Win over Wakamotoharu With grand champion Terunofuji sidelined with knee injuries, lone ozeki Takakeisho is the tournament's highest-ranked wrestler. Jim ArmstrongJanuary 8, 2023
Sumo Veteran Takayasu Moves into Sole Possession of Lead at Kyushu Basho Former ozeki Takayasu overpowered rank-and-filer Oho and moved a step closer to his first Emperor’s Cup, improving to 11-2 in the 15-day meet. Jim ArmstrongNovember 25, 2022
Sumo Hoshoryu Moves into Sole Possession of the Lead with One-Sided Win over Mitakeumi Mongolian grappler Hoshoryu is bidding for his first-ever Emperor's Cup with four days left in the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament. Jim ArmstrongNovember 23, 2022
Sumo Hoshoryu Defeats Shodai to Maintain Share of Lead at Kyushu Basho Sekiwake Hoshoryu is tied with rank-and-filer Oho as the 15-day tournament enters the homestretch in Fukuoka. Jim ArmstrongNovember 22, 2022
Sumo Mongolian Trickster Hoshoryu Defeats Wakamotoharu to Maintain Lead at Kyushu Basho Sekiwake Hoshoryu used another unorthodox technique to pick up his sixth win and stay tied with three others at the 15-day tournament in Fukuoka. Jim ArmstrongNovember 19, 2022
Sumo Takayasu Earns Clutch Win Over Mitakeumi to Stay Tied for Lead at Kyushu Basho Veteran grappler Takayasu is bidding for his first Emperor’s Cup and is now tied with three other wrestlers. Jim ArmstrongNovember 18, 2022
Sumo Takayasu Upsets Title-Chasing Ozeki Takakeisho on Day 3 of Kyushu Basho Top maegashira Takayasu took advantage of a superior face-off to topple his ozeki rival at Fukuoka Kokusai Center. Jim ArmstrongNovember 15, 2022
Sumo Takakeisho Dominates Kotonowaka to Maintain Fast Start at Kyushu Basho Veteran grappler Takakeisho is bidding for his third Emperor's Cup at the 15-day tournament held in Fukuoka. Jim ArmstrongNovember 14, 2022
Sumo Takayasu Defeats Terunofuji to Deliver a Serious Blow to the Yokozuna’s Title Hopes With four losses, the lone grand champion is all but out of contention for the Emperor’s Cup at the Autumn Basho. Jim ArmstrongSeptember 19, 2022