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SPRING GRAND SUMO TOURNAMENT

Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 18, 2019
Four one-loss wrestlers pursue perfect Hakuho
Yokozuna Hakuho earned his ninth straight win on Monday and remained the only undefeated wrestler at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 17, 2019
Hakuho takes sole lead on Day 8 of Spring Grand Tournament
Yokozuna Hakuho dodged a bullet from rank-and-filer Tochiozan on Sunday to claim his eighth straight win and take sole possession of the lead at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 16, 2019
Title chase heats up in Osaka
Yokozuna Hakuho continued his march toward a record-extending 42nd championship at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament on Saturday, improving to a perfect 7-0 by beating Shodai.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 15, 2019
Hakuho, Ichinojo remain unbeaten
Yokozuna Hakuho maintained his flawless record at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament on Friday, as the ranks of unbeaten wrestlers were whittled down to just two.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 14, 2019
Yokozuna Hakuho improves to 5-0
Yokozuna Hakuho overcame a determined effort by rank-and-file opponent Myogiryu to stay unbeaten Thursday at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 13, 2019
Five wrestlers remain undefeated after Day 4
Sekiwake Takakeisho bounced back from his first loss of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament with a win against komusubi Hokutofuji on Wednesday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 11, 2019
Both yokozuna earn victories on Day 2
Yokozuna Hakuho survived a scare against Endo on Monday and celebrated a win on his 34th birthday on the second day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 10, 2019
Spring Basho gets started in Osaka
Sekiwake Takakeisho started his campaign for promotion to the sport's second-highest rank by beating Myogiryu in his opening bout at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Mar 7, 2019
Sumo lacks marquee rivalries of recent times
The upcoming Spring Grand Sumo Tournament seems to have everything going for it.
Japan Times
SUMO
Mar 7, 2019
Hakuho, other challengers ready to chase spring glory
The Osaka Basho, which gets underway on Sunday, is arguably the most wide-open tournament sumo has seen in years.
Japan Times
SUMO
Feb 25, 2019
Wrestlers prepare for crucial battles in Osaka
Yokozuna Hakuho emerged in pole position for his push for a 42nd career championship when the rankings for March's Spring Grand Sumo Tournament were published Monday.
Japan Times
SUMO
Feb 6, 2019
Determined sekiwake Takakeisho not shying away from desire to become ozeki
Sumo wrestler Takakeisho said Wednesday he sees himself in a new light as he began training ahead of next month's Spring Grand Sumo Tournament, where he aims to secure promotion to the sport's second-highest rank.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Mar 28, 2018
Quiet man Kakuryu on top after long struggle
Kakuryu won his fourth championship last Sunday. It was the yokozuna's first Emperor's Cup in eight tournaments and the relief on his face was visible as he accepted a stack of kensho (prize money) envelopes after downing Goeido on day 14 to take the title.
Japan Times
SUMO
Mar 26, 2018
Relieved Kakuryu revels in spring triumph
Yokozuna Kakuryu said Monday he is relieved he was able to claim a long-awaited fourth championship despite suffering from a right-hand injury he sustained two months ago.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 25, 2018
Takayasu rains on Kakuryu's Spring Basho victory parade
Ozeki Takayasu may have finished without a title, but he finished the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in style with a win over yokozuna Kakuryu on Sunday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 24, 2018
Kakuryu clinches fourth career title by manhandling Goeido on the penultimate day
Yokozuna Kakuryu clinched his fourth career championship on Saturday, the penultimate day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 23, 2018
Kakuryu steamrolls Kaisei to close in on clinching title
Yokozuna Kakuryu inched toward his fourth career championship on Friday, the 13th day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 22, 2018
Tochinoshin hands Kakuryu first defeat at Spring Basho
Yokozuna Kakuryu suffered his first loss on Thursday, the 12th day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament, where he remained in the lead.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 21, 2018
Yokozuna Kakuryu takes down Ichinojo to maintain perfect record
Unbeaten yokozuna Kakuryu is primed to win his fourth makuuchi division championship after capturing an 11th straight victory with a massive effort Wednesday at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 20, 2018
Kakuryu alone at top as Kaisei suffers first defeat
Yokozuna Kakuryu maintained his perfect record and took sole command of the lead on Tuesday, the 10th day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament.
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