All posts tagged "sumo"
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoTerunofuji Overpowers Wakatakakage to Move Into Sole Lead at Autumn Tournament
The new yokozuna locks arms with the No. 3 maegashira and uses his size advantage to remain undefeated.
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoTerunofuji Outlasts Upset-Minded Kiribayama to Stay Perfect at Autumn Basho
In his toughest test so far, Mongolian Terunofuji lived up to yokozuna expectations.
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoNo. 2 Maegashira Kiribayama Topples Ichinojo to Set Up Showdown with Terunofuji
Kiribayama may be poised for a big upset after posting wins over ozeki, komusubi and sekiwake wrestlers.
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoYokozuna Terunofuji, Six Others Maintain Perfect Records
Maegashira No. 2 Hokutofuji faces a titanic test against the Mongolian on Day 4.
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoTerunofuji Manhandles Upstart Compatriot Hoshoryu to Stay Undefeated
While it's still early, the new grand champion has looked impressive in his debut at sumo's highest rank.
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoTerunofuji Enjoys Winning Debut as a Yokozuna
The Mongolian outmuscles compatriot Ichinojo on the opening day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament.
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Features
/ 2 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Will Shohei Ohtani Become MLB’s First 50-30 Player?
The dynamic Los Angeles Angels star has a shot at achieving this unique display of power and speed, while only four...
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Sumo
/ 2 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
/ 2 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
/ 2 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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Sumo
/ 2 years agoTerunofuji Wins First Title at Ozeki to Bolster Yokozuna Promotion Chances
~~ Terunofuji defeated fellow ozeki Takakeisho in a playoff on the final day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday,...
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Basketball
/ 2 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,...
