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Mar 6, 2007

Who to watch at the upcoming Haru Basho

Who is going to take a fall in the Haru Basho?
SUMO
Feb 9, 2007

JSA readies for suit

The Japan Sumo Association said Thursday it will sue the publisher and managing editor of a weekly magazine that claimed Mongolian-born grand champion Asashoryu has been rigging bouts.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / JAPAN LITE
Feb 3, 2007

Making the streets safe in Hokkaido

I came to Hokkaido for the winter to take a job in medical translation. I work in Niseko, the powder snow Mecca to skiers and snowboarders. And when they face plant in the powder, ski into a tree, or huck a cliff and land improperly, I go to the hospital and help interpret between doctor and patient....
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 20, 2007

Asa has 20th Cup in reach

Grand champion Asashoryu dispatched veteran Kaio on Friday to stay on target for his 20th Emperor's Cup at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 19, 2007

Asashoryu fends off Chiyotaikai's challenge

Grand champion Asashoryu survived a fierce challenge from Chiyotaikai on Thursday to move a step closer to winning his 20th Emperor's Cup at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 16, 2007

Asashoryu takes over top spot

Grand champion Asashoryu posted a hard-fought win over Miyabiyama on Monday to move into sole possession of the lead at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 15, 2007

Asa moves into first-place tie

Grand champion Asashoryu overpowered Kisenosato on Sunday to move into a three-way tie for the lead at the New Year Grand Sumo tournament.
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 12, 2007

Asa on Tamakasuga's heels

Grand champion Asashoryu defeated his Mongolian compatriot Tokitenku on Thursday to stay one win off the pace on the fifth day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.
SUMO / SUMO SCRIBBLINGS
Dec 19, 2006

Dear Santa, one new nose, a couple of knees and a lower back, please

In the next couple of weeks, expect the media to start talking of yokozuna Asashoryu and his latest bout with the sniffles, being bunged up or perhaps having fallen victim to a mystery allergy -- again!
COMMENTARY
Sep 28, 2006

Japan's political resurgence

TOKYO -- The election of Shinzo Abe as postwar Japan's youngest prime minister signals more than a change at the helm. Abe not only symbolizes a generational change in Japanese politics but also is the face of an assertive new Japan intent on shaping the power balance in Asia in a way that China does...
SUMO
Sep 26, 2006

Stop thief -- he took my limelight!

Push came to shove, slap turned into frontal force out and both Hakuho (8-7) and Miyabiyama (9-6) flopped big time. Former sanyaku man Takanowaka took the Juryo title 11-4 after a fierce play-off with Toyozakura and Sawaii took the Makushita title 7-0; albeit securing his final win with a rather distasteful...
SUMO
Sep 25, 2006

Asa finishes strong

One day after claiming his 18th career Emperor's Cup, Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu overpowered ozeki Hakuho in a thriller to finish his campaign on a high note at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday.
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 22, 2006

Asashoryu takes control at autumn basho

Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu overpowered Tochiazuma on Thursday to grab sole possession of the lead with three days remaining at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament.
SUMO
Sep 21, 2006

Baruto pulls out of tournament

Estonian top-ranked maegashira Baruto pulled out of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament on Wednesday after injuring his left knee in a bout the previous day.
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 20, 2006

Asashoryu, Ama still deadlocked at top

Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu stayed on course for his 18th Emperor's Cup with a routine win over Kotomitsuki at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament Tuesday.
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 16, 2006

Kisenosato halts Asashoryu's streak

Grand champion Asashoryu of Mongolia was handed his first loss Friday on a day of upsets at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament.
SUMO
Sep 14, 2006

Asashoryu makes short work of helpless Dejima

Grand champion Asashoryu of Mongolia dispatched Dejima in quick order Wednesday to stay undefeated at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament.

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