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Mar 27, 2020

Knock some sense into sumo

Sumo bravely continued, holding its recent tournament without the roar of the the crowds, but with the sickening sound of head-to-head collisions. Please protect these men from serious brain injuries.
Japan Times
SUMO
Mar 22, 2020

'You Only Live Twice' participant Fujinishiki stood on top of sumo's fourth-highest rank

Who is the greatest yokozuna of all time?
Japan Times
SUMO
Mar 21, 2020

Kototenzan struggled with sumo lifestyle, but found stardom in pro wrestling

When the 2020 NFL Draft gets under way on April 23rd, Joe Burrow is widely expected to be the first overall pick after leading Louisiana State University to the National Championship, winning the Heisman Trophy and having one of the best seasons for a quarterback in college football history.
Japan Times
SUMO / Rikishi Files
Jan 20, 2020

Legendary Futabayama set standard for sumo greatness

Yokozuna Hakuho's incredible 43 championships, 15 perfect titles and numerous other records and achievements rightly see him often referred to as the greatest rikishi in the history of sumo.
Japan Times
SUMO / Rikishi Files
Jan 18, 2020

Yama succeeds after sumo

Life after professional sumo (for those who don't qualify for elder status) is generally quite prosaic.

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