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Japan Times
SUMO
Mar 23, 2018
Stablemaster Takanohana seeks fresh start with Japan Sumo Association
Stablemaster Takanohana said Friday he is willing to withdraw his complaint against the Japan Sumo Association and start from scratch.
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.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 19, 2018
Kakuryu survives mighty scare to keep Spring Basho tied at top
Yokozuna Kakuryu's awkward win kept him atop the standings with Brazilian maegashira Kaisei on Monday, the ninth day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 19, 2018
Sumo wrestler pulls out of Spring Grand Sumo Tournament after admitting to beating junior grappler
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Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 18, 2018
Sumo association reveals two fresh cases of physical abuse among wrestlers
Two fresh cases of physical abuse in the sumo world were revealed by the Japan Sumo Association on Sunday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 18, 2018
Kakuryu and Kaisei stay perfect at Spring Basho
Yokozuna Kakuryu and No. 6 maegashira Kaisei each won on Sunday to remain unbeaten and in the lead on the eighth day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 17, 2018
Kakuryu, Kaisei improve to 7-0 at Spring Basho
Yokozuna Kakuryu survived a scare to remain unbeaten and tied for the lead on Saturday, the seventh day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 16, 2018
Kakuryu whips former ozeki to stay tied for top spot with Kaisei
Yokozuna Kakuryu remained on top of the heap on Friday, the sixth day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament, with a solid win over former ozeki Kotoshogiku.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 15, 2018
Kakuryu makes most of second opportunity against Takarafuji
Yokozuna Kakuryu survived a scare Thursday to remain undefeated on the fifth day of the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 14, 2018
Kakuryu bulldozes Arawashi on fourth day of basho
Despite lingering pain in his right fingers, yokozuna Kakuryu fought like he was in top form Wednesday to remain unbeaten on the fourth day of the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 13, 2018
Kakuryu stays tied for lead with victory over Tamawashi
Yokozuna Kakuryu picked up another victory on Tuesday to remain undefeated on the third day of the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 12, 2018
Kakuryu holds firm to pick up second win of Spring Basho
Yokozuna Kakuryu survived a scare Monday to remain undefeated on the second day of the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 11, 2018
Lone yokozuna Kakuryu makes strong start to Spring Grand Sumo Tournament
Injured yokozuna Kakuryu bulled his way to victory on Sunday, the first day of the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO
Mar 10, 2018
Yokozuna withdrawals open up field for Spring Basho
The Spring Grand Sumo Tournament begins Sunday with a unique window of opportunity for wrestlers to rise in the rankings.
Japan Times
SUMO
Mar 9, 2018
Injured yokozuna Hakuho pulls out of Spring Basho
Yokozuna Hakuho decided Friday to withdraw from the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament starting Sunday to treat a toe injury, exiting his second straight meet because of health problems.
Japan Times
SUMO
Mar 8, 2018
Yokozuna Kisenosato withdraws from Spring Basho
Kisenosato, one of three yokozuna in the latest banzuke rankings, will withdraw from the upcoming Spring Grand Sumo Tournament, his stablemaster Tagonoura said Thursday.
Japan Times
SUMO
Mar 1, 2018
Takanoiwa takes first steps toward return
Takanoiwa, the wrestler who was injured in a beating by former yokozuna Harumafuji last fall, took part in training Thursday and appeared ready to let fate determine his participation in the upcoming Spring Grand Sumo Tournament.
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