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HAKUHO

Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 15, 2017
Hakuho, Aoiyama maintain perfect records at Nagoya Basho
Yokozuna Hakuho kept his perfect record intact through the first week of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament with a comfortable win over third-ranked maegashira Ikioi on Saturday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 14, 2017
Nagoya basho title chase heats up with unbeaten pair of Hakuho and Aoiyama
The countdown to another impressive milestone continued for yokozuna Hakuho on Friday as the co-leader made short work of Hokutofuji to preserve his unbeaten start at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO
Jul 13, 2017
Unbeaten Hakuho whips Yoshikaze for another win
Yokozuna Hakuho mugged komusubi Yoshikaze on Thursday to stay tied for the lead on the fifth day of action at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 12, 2017
Yokozuna Hakuho keeps perfect record on fourth day of Nagoya Basho
Record-chasing Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho maintained his flawless start to the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Wednesday, producing a well-earned fourth win against top-ranked maegashira Takakeisho on Wednesday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 11, 2017
Hakuho moves closer to all-time victory mark
Yokozuna Hakuho closed within eight victories of Kaio's all-time win record of 1,047 after making quick work of top-ranked maegashira Shodai at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Tuesday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 9, 2017
Takayasu falls in ozeki debut against maegashira Hokutofuji
Takayasu flopped in his ozeki debut Sunday, going down at the hands of second-ranked maegashira Hokutofuji on the opening day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Jun 28, 2017
Nagoya Basho contenders looking to stay cool in tournament known for upsetting the odds
With the release of the new banzuke rankings on Monday, thoughts turned to the upcoming Nagoya Basho.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
May 31, 2017
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Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 28, 2017
Hakuho completes tournament with 15-0 record
A day after clinching his 38th career championship, yokozuna Hakuho put the icing on the cake Sunday, when he finished the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament with a perfect 15-0 record.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 27, 2017
Hakuho wraps up 38th championship
Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho defeated ozeki Terunofuji on Saturday to capture a record-extending 38th career title with a day to spare at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 26, 2017
Hakuho nears Spring Basho title
Hakuho capitalized on a loss by fellow yokozuna Harumafuji by knocking over Tamawashi to zero in on his 38th career championship title at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on Friday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 25, 2017
Hakuho stays on course for another crown
Yokozuna Hakuho moved a step closer to capturing a record-extending 38th championship title with a routine win over Tochiozan at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on Thursday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 23, 2017
Kisenosato falls again; Hakuho, Harumafuji still unbeaten
Yokozuna Kisenosato's fading hopes of winning a third consecutive championship were all but shattered with a fourth loss at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on Tuesday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 22, 2017
Kisenosato suffers third loss; Hakuho, Harumafuji roll on
Yokozuna Kisenosato succumbed to his third loss at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on Monday while Mongolian grand champions Hakuho and Harumafuji secured their ninth straight wins at Ryogoku Kokugikan.
Japan Times
SUMO
May 21, 2017
Rivals Hakuho, Harumafuji improve to 8-0
Hakuho put on another sumo clinic on Sunday to stay unbeaten and tied for the lead with fellow Mongolian yokozuna Harumafuji after eight days of action at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 20, 2017
Hakuho beats Daieisho to keep share of lead
Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho did his best impression of a bulldozer on Saturday to retain his share of the lead after the first week of action at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 19, 2017
Kisenosato trails leaders by two wins
Yokozuna Kisenosato squashed Daieisho to stay within two wins of grand champion rivals Hakuho and Harumafuji at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on Friday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 18, 2017
Kisenosato back in win column
Yokozuna Kisenosato dug in deep to get his faltering bid for a third straight championship title back on track with a win over second-ranked maegashira Chiyoshoma at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on Thursday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 17, 2017
Kisenosato falls to 2-2 with loss to maegashira Endo at Summer Basho
Kisenosato crashed to a second defeat at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament after the yokozuna was upset by top-ranked maegashira Endo on the fourth day of action on Wednesday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 16, 2017
Kisenosato holds off challenge from Chiyonokuni in first duel
Kisenosato survived a scare and squeezed out his second win of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on Tuesday, while fellow yokozuna Hakuho and Harumafuji kept their perfect record intact after three days.
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