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Hoshoryu looks at a newspaper during a news conference in Nagoya on Monday.
SUMO
Jul 24, 2023
Hoshoryu overcame mounting pressure and sleepless nights to win Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament
"After the eighth day, I couldn't sleep at all," Hoshoryu said during a news conference in Nagoya. "Once I hit double-digit wins, the pressure was on."
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 23, 2023
Hoshoryu beats Hokutofuji in playoff for maiden championship
The 24-year-old nephew of former Mongolian great Asashoryu is also set for promotion to ozeki after finishing with a 12-3 record.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 22, 2023
Teen prodigy Hakuoho moves into joint lead on penultimate day of Nagoya Basho
Fighting in just his fourth senior tournament and first in the top division, the No. 17 maegashira grabbed a share of the lead by thrusting down No. 9 Hokutofuji.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 18, 2023
Nishikigi and Hokutofuji remain in Nagoya lead as Hoshoryu falls
Sekiwake Daieisho earned his eighth win in his pursuit of promotion, while Wakamotoharu, also in line for a jump up to ozeki, suffered his third loss.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 17, 2023
Hoshoryu beats Hiradoumi to remain in three-way tie for lead at Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament
'I was able to react quickly,' Hoshoryu said. 'I don't care (about the winning record), I'm just taking things one bout at a time.'
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 16, 2023
Hoshoryu keeps share of lead, Kirishima takes loss on Day 8
Newly promoted ozeki Kirishima suffered an upset loss to No. 3 Midorifuji in a marathon bout that was paused midway so officials could re-tie the ozeki's belt.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 15, 2023
Nishikigi loses to Kotonowaka to fall into tie for first
Taking a double inside grip from the jump, Kotonowaka quickly forced No. 1 maegashira Nishikigi (6-1) out of the ring to snap his 14-match win streak dating back to May's grand tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 14, 2023
Nishikigi claims outright lead with win over Abi
The No. 1 maegashira has compiled his spotless 6-0 record against a succession of top-ranked opponents
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 13, 2023
Dominant Gonoyama continues to impress in top-flight debut
Gonoyama's dominant win left him in a three-way tie for the lead at the 15-day meet.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 12, 2023
Kirishima wins first bout as ozeki after three-day absence in Nagoya
The lone ozeki in the absence of the injured Takakeisho, Kirishima assumed top billing on Day 4 at Dolphins Arena after the withdrawal of sole yokozuna Terunofuji (1-3) due to knee trouble.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Jul 12, 2023
Nagoya Basho roars back with early thrills and rocking atmosphere
With Terunofuji out, various promotion challenges figure to monopolize the headlines over the next 10 days.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 11, 2023
Tobizaru hands Terunofuji second straight upset loss in Nagoya
Of the three promotion-seeking sekiwake, only Daieisho remained unbeaten following losses by Hoshoryu and Wakamotoharu on Day 3.
Japan Times
SUMO
Jul 11, 2023
Injured new ozeki Kirishima to appear from Day 4 in Nagoya
Kirishima trained at his stable on Tuesday morning with part of his neck, shoulder and back taped up and received treatment after the session.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 10, 2023
No. 1 Maegashira Nishikigi upsets yokozuna Terunofuji on Day 2 in Nagoya
The rank-and-filer improved to 2-0 after earning his first win over Terunofuji.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 9, 2023
Terunofuji and promotion-chasing sekiwake trio open basho with wins
Neither of sumo's two ozeki, veteran Takakeisho or newcomer Kirishima, competed on the first day of the 15-day meet at Nagoya's Dolphins Arena due to injury.
Japan Times
SUMO
Jul 7, 2023
Terunofuji looking to take another step toward rarefied status at Nagoya Basho
One of the most highly anticipated grand sumo tournaments of recent times gets underway at the Dolphins Arena in Nagoya on Sunday.
Japan Times
SUMO
Jul 7, 2023
Ozeki Takakeisho to skip Nagoya tourney due to knee troubles
Ozeki Takakeisho decided Friday not to compete in the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament after pain in both knees prevented him from sparring ahead of the 15-day meet that opens Sunday.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Jul 5, 2023
Heat is on for most anticipated Nagoya tournament in years
High temperatures combined with oppressive humidity and constant thunderstorms create a challenging environment for both rikishi and fans alike at the July Basho.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Jun 28, 2023
Latest sumo rankings showcase sport's up and coming stars
Hakuoho, 19, is just the latest in a long line of young Japanese athletes to receive massive media attention. Can he live up to the hype?
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Jun 14, 2023
Give overworked sumo wrestlers a break — literally
A mid-summer pause would allow rikishi to heal up ahead of the two most arduous and punishing months on the schedule.
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Bloodied Trump survives assassination attempt at political rally
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is surrounded and evacuated by Secret Service agents at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. Trump was rushed off stage at the rally after shots rang out.
Shooter came within inches of killing Trump, but left few clues as to why
An aerial view shows the stage where Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump had been standing during an assassination attempt the day before, and the roof of a nearby building where a gunman was shot dead by law enforcement, in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Sunday.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
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Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
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United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
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