Sumo Terunofuji Outmuscles Mitakeumi to Capture Seventh Emperor’s Cup The lone grand champion shrugged off injury concerns and was unbeatable in the second half of the 15-day meet. Jim Armstrong5 days ago
Sumo Terunofuji Defeats Shodai to Stay Tied For the Lead The lone yokozuna is even with rank-and-filer Takanosho heading into the final day. Jim Armstrong6 days ago
Sumo Terunofuji Stays in Title Chase with Clutch Win Over Wakatakakage The lone yokozuna is one win off the pace with three days left. Jim ArmstrongMay 19, 2022
Sumo Takanosho Moves into Sole Lead with Four Days to Go in Summer Basho The former sekiwake scored a clutch win over Hoshoryu to lead five others, including grand champion Terunofuji. Jim ArmstrongMay 18, 2022
Sumo Yokozuna Terunofuji Conquers Hokutofuji to Trail by One Win Rank-and-filers Ichiyamamoto and Aoiyama are the unlikely leaders on Day 5. Jim ArmstrongMay 12, 2022
Sumo Terunofuji Overpowers Kotonowaka for Third Straight Win The lone yokozuna is one win back of rank-and-filers Tobizaru, Aoiyama and Ichiyamamoto. Jim ArmstrongMay 11, 2022
Sumo Rising Star Kotonowaka Upsets Mitakeumi to Stay Undefeated at Summer Basho The 24-year-old posted his third straight win over an ozeki and is tied with four others for the lead. Jim ArmstrongMay 10, 2022
Sumo Grand Champion Terunofuji Bounces Back With Win Over Takayasu While far from overpowering, the win will give the yokozuna a boost of confidence. Jim ArmstrongMay 9, 2022
Sumo Giant Slayer Daieisho Stuns Yokozuna Terunofuji on Day 1 The lone grand champion is looking to bounce back from injuries in the Summer Basho. Jim ArmstrongMay 8, 2022
Sumo Terunofuji Aiming to Get Back on Track at Summer Tournament If healthy, the lone yokozuna will be the man to beat, but Mitakeumi and Wakatakakage seek to challenge. Jim ArmstrongMay 6, 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