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Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 20, 2020
Takakeisho defeats Shimanoumi to take sole lead on Day 13
The title favorite and highest-ranked wrestler still competing took a big step toward his second top-division championship after improving to 12-1.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 19, 2020
Takakeisho, Shimanoumi win to set up showdown for first place
With three days left, the contest remains a battle between the highest-ranked and lowest-ranked rikishi in a pack missing both yokozuna and two of the three ozeki.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 18, 2020
Takakeisho, Shimanoumi win on Day 11 to remain tied for lead
On the heels of the leaders at the 15-day meet are komusubi Terunofuji and No. 10 Ryuden, who each improved to 9-2.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 17, 2020
Takakeisho claims ninth win to stay tied for lead
The ozeki recovered from his Day 9 loss in a win over Myogiryu, while maegashira Shimanoumi also finished Tuesday at 9-1.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 16, 2020
Tobizaru pulls off upset of ozeki Takakeisho on Day 9
Takakeisho opened with his customary pushing and thrusting attack, but Tobizaru held his ground despite a roughly 50-kg weight disadvantage.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 15, 2020
Takakeisho takes sole lead on Day 8 as Terunofuji picks up first loss
The last remaining ozeki had no trouble getting past Hokutofuji as the November Basho headed into its second week.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 14, 2020
Takakeisho, Terunofuji remain tied for lead on Day 7
Former ozeki Terunofuji stands out as Takakeisho's most formidable challenger among the remaining field.
Japan Times
SUMO
Nov 14, 2020
Former ozeki Kotoshogiku to retire from sumo
The oldest active sekitori, or a member of the two upper divisions in sumo, Kotoshogiku made his debut in January 2002 and earned promotion to ozeki in 2011.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 13, 2020
Takakeisho and Terunofuji unbeaten heading into weekend
Takakeisho, the highest-ranked wrestler left in the tournament, easily defeated Kagayaki to stay a perfect 6-0.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 12, 2020
Takakeisho maintains perfect start at November Basho
New ozeki Shodai withdrew from the meet on Thursday with an ankle ligament injury.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 12, 2020
New ozeki Shodai pulls out of November Basho with ankle injury
Newly promoted ozeki Shodai pulled out of the ongoing November Grand Sumo Tournament Thursday after injuring his left ankle in an earlier bout.
Japan Times
SUMO
Nov 11, 2020
Ozeki Shodai sustains first loss of meet, aggravates injured ankle
Shodai suffered his first loss at the November Grand Sumo Tournament on Wednesday and appeared to further aggravate a left ankle injury, leaving his further participation in the 15-day meet in doubt.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Nov 11, 2020
Universities offer foreign wrestlers new path to pro sumo
Instead of struggling to land rare stable placements directly, foreigners are instead blazing a path to the pros through collegiate and amateur sumo.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 10, 2020
Shodai endures attack from Takayasu on Day 3 of November Basho
Both Shodai and fellow ozeki Takakeisho, the two highest-ranking wrestlers left in the competition, remained undefeated after Tuesday's bouts.
Japan Times
SUMO
Nov 10, 2020
Ozeki Asanoyama pulls out of November meet
The announcement leaves just two wrestlers at sumo's second-highest rank in the basho, which began Sunday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 9, 2020
Terunofuji takes down ozeki Asanoyama on Day 2
Terunofuji (2-0) is marking his return to the sanyaku ranks, the three below yokozuna, for the first time in 17 tournaments.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 8, 2020
Ozeki trio open November Basho with wins
Takakeisho, Asanoyama and Shodai were all victorious during Sunday's Day 1 action at Ryogoku Kokugikan.
Japan Times
SUMO
Nov 8, 2020
With no yokozuna, ozeki trio are in November spotlight
With injury forcing two yokozuna out of the upcoming November Grand Sumo Tournament, the three ozeki wrestlers will take the spotlight in the final 15-day tournament of the calendar year disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic.
Japan Times
SUMO
Nov 6, 2020
Yokozuna Hakuho withdraws from November Basho with knee injury
The 44-time champion has been unable to recover from his August surgery and will miss a second straight grand tournament.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Nov 6, 2020
'Sumodo' documentary offers a rare inside look at the competitive world of sumo
Director Eiji Sakata's documentary reveals the human side of Japan's wrestlers.

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