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SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 21, 2014
Hakuho seizes control in intense title quest
Hakuho capitalized on a slip-up by fellow Mongolian yokozuna Kakuryu on Friday to grab sole possession of the lead heading into the final weekend of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 20, 2014
Hakuho, Kakuryu stay on collision course
Hakuho and Kakuryu remained locked for the lead at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament as the two yokozuna improved to 11-1 on Thursday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 19, 2014
Hakuho profits from Kakuryu's first defeat
Hakuho moved into a tie for the lead with fellow yokozuna Kakuryu at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Wednesday as the year's last meet heads into the stretch run.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 18, 2014
Kakuryu still unbeaten, leads Kyushu at 10-0
Yokozuna Kakuryu raised the bar with an impregnable display of force against would-be challenger Terunofuji to remain undefeated in his bid for his second career Emperor's Cup at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Tuesday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 17, 2014
Kakuryu stays in front; Hakuho beats Ichinojo
Kakuryu stayed on path for his second career title as he remained undefeated with a demolition of Aoiyama, while fellow yokozuna Hakuho tamed the "monster" to remain hot in the chase on the ninth day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Monday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 16, 2014
Kakuryu mauls Ikioi
Yokozuna Kakuryu handed out a royal beating to Ikioi to remain undefeated on the eighth day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 15, 2014
Kakuryu stays at top
Kakuryu swatted Takayasu like a flea to remain the man in charge with a undefeated record on the seventh day, while fellow yokozuna Hakuho rebounded from a shock defeat the previous day at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Saturday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 14, 2014
Kakuryu takes sole lead
Kakuryu conquered man mountain Ichinojo to grab sole possession of the lead Friday after fellow Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho crashed to a shock first defeat at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 13, 2014
Hakuho improves to 5-0
Hakuho scored a clinical win against Toyohibiki to preserve his spotless record, while fellow Mongolian yokozuna Harumafuji came roaring back from consecutive defeats at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Thursday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 12, 2014
Harumafuji stunned again at Kyushu basho
Top-ranked maegashira Tochiozan condemned yokozuna Harumafuji to his second upset defeat in as many days at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Wednesday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 11, 2014
Harumafuji slumps to loss against Takayasu
Yokozuna Harumafuji was upset by third-ranked maegashira Takayasu on the third day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Tuesday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 10, 2014
Yokozuna trio cruise to wins at Kyushu basho
Dominant yokozuna Hakuho mowed down Aminishiki on Monday to stay on track for his fourth consecutive Emperor's Cup on the second day of action at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 9, 2014
Harumafuji tames Ichinojo in Kyushu opener
Injury-hit yokozuna Harumafuji gave overnight sensation Ichinojo a rude awakening, thrashing his opponent in a sumo clinic on the opening day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 28, 2014
Dominating Hakuho wins 31st career title
Hakuho used brute force and technical supremacy to defeat rival Mongolian yokozuna Kakuryu and win his 31st career championship on the final day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 27, 2014
Hakuho grabs sole lead with pivotal win over Ichinojo
Yokozuna Hakuho showed his championship pedigree and put upstart Ichinojo in his place to retake the sole lead on the penultimate day of action at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament on Saturday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 26, 2014
Ichinojo, Hakuho tied for tournament lead
Mongolian rank-and-filer Ichinojo capitalized on a slip-up by Hakuho to grab a share of the lead at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament on Friday with a stunning victory over yokozuna Kakuryu.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 25, 2014
Ichinojo upsets Goeido
Surprise package Ichinojo claimed his second ozeki scalp in as many days to keep alive his hopes of winning the Emperor's Cup on his debut in the top-flight makuuchi division at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament on Thursday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 24, 2014
Hakuho edges closer to Autumn Basho title
Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho moved a step closer to winning his 31st career title on Wednesday after a comfortable win over Takekaze kept him one win clear with four days remaining at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 23, 2014
Hakuho moves to 10-0
Yokozuna Hakuho survived a scare to take out Egyptian grappler Osunaarashi on Tuesday and preserve his one-win lead heading into the final third of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 22, 2014
Hakuho takes control as Kakuryu stumbles
Hakuho seized sole possession of the lead with a ninth win at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament on Monday after fellow Mongolian yokozuna Kakuryu suffered a shock first defeat at the hands of Yoshikaze.
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