All posts tagged "sumo"
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/ 9 months ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Sumo Stablemaster Miyagino Demoted as Punishment for Wrestler's Violence at Stable
Emphasizing the stablemaster's responsibility for his wrestler's behavior, the JSA cut his pay and demoted the winningest yokozuna in sumo history...
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/ 9 months agoShunned by the Pros, Female Sumo Wrestlers Find Japan's Ancient Sport Has Plenty to Offer
A growing number of women are finding their own space in the dohyo. In doing so, as sumo wrestlers, they are...
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/ 10 months agoNew Year Basho Final Day Results - Makuuchi Division
The lone yokozuna, Terunofuji, secured his ninth top-division title on Sunday by defeating joint leader Kotonowaka in an exciting championship playoff...
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/ 10 months agoNew Year Basho Day 14 Results - Makuuchi Division
At the conclusion of day 14 of the New Year Basho, Kotonowaka improved to 12-2 and is scheduled to face Tobizaru...
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/ 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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/ 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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/ 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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/ 10 months agoNew Year Basho Day 10 Results - Makuuchi Division
On day 10 of the New Year Basho, sekiwake Kotonowaka claims the top position with a decisive victory over maegashira number...
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/ 10 months agoNew Year Basho Day 9 Results - Makuuchi Division
Onosato dominated former sekiwake Meisei, maintaining his share of the lead and securing a winning record on Monday at the New...
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/ 10 months agoNew Year Basho Day 8 Results - Makuuchi Division
Maegashira No 7 Asanoyama suffered his first loss in the New Year Basho, resulting in a three-way tie for the lead....
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/ 10 months agoNew Year Basho Day 7 Results - Makuuchi Division
Maegashira No 7 Asanoyama maintains his flawless record at 7-0 after day 7 of the New Year Basho. Kirishima, Kotonowaka, Onosato,...
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/ 10 months agoNew Year Basho Day 6 Results - Makuuchi Division
After day 6 of the New Year Basho, five rikishi, including yokozuna Terunofuji, maintain 5-1 records. However, the number 7 maegashira,...
