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SUMO
Sep 27, 2021
Hakuho, sumo's record-setting yokozuna, to retire
The 36-year-old Mongolia-born wrestler had been considering retirement after failing to recover from a knee injury that has kept him out of tournaments in recent years.
Japan Times
SUMO
Sep 27, 2021
Terunofuji breathes sigh of relief after living up to expectations with title in yokozuna debut
Terunofuji admitted he felt the increased pressure that comes with promotion to the sport's highest rank of yokozuna.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 26, 2021
Terunofuji crowns yokozuna debut with fifth career title
Maegashira Myogiryu's loss to new sekiwake Meisei ensured the grand champion of the Emperor's Cup before he contested his final bout on Day 15 at Ryogoku Kokugikan.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 25, 2021
Terunofuji retains lead as Myogiryu sits one win back going into final day
Terunofuji is on the verge of crowning his debut tournament as a yokozuna with his fifth career title after repelling a stubborn challenge from ozeki Takakeisho on Saturday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 24, 2021
Yokozuna Terunofuji bounces back to maintain lead at Autumn Basho
Terunofuji won a long, slow war of position before easing Mitakeumi over the straw bales.
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SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 23, 2021
Meisei stuns Terunofuji as yokozuna suffers second loss
The loss prevented Terunofuji from taking a two-win lead with three days remaining in the 15-day event at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 23, 2021
Komusubi Takayasu pulls out of Autumn Basho with hip injury
Komusubi Takayasu pulled out of the ongoing Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament due to a right hip injury on Thursday, meaning he will forfeit his bout on Day 12 and will take a losing record from the 15-day meet.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 22, 2021
Terunofuji outwrestles Takayasu to stay one win clear on Day 11
The new yokozuna fought patiently in Wednesday's final bout to defeat a troublesome opponent who had won 12 of their 21 past meetings in the top division.
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SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 21, 2021
Terunofuji overcomes tricky Ura to maintain sole lead on Day 10
A day after relinquishing his perfect record in a surprise loss to Daieisho, the title favorite needed brains and brawn to dispatch No. 6 Ura in an intriguing final bout.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 20, 2021
Daieisho pulls off stunner on Day 9 with victory over leader Terunofuji
Former sekiwake Daieisho (6-3) fought desperately to protect his belt at the jump before shoving the stunned title favorite off balance and over the edge.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 19, 2021
Terunofuji survives Tamawashi scare for eighth straight win
The undefeated sole leader secured a winning record for the tournament but was more than tested by his veteran opponent.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 17, 2021
Unbeaten Terunofuji alone atop standings after Day 6 at Autumn Basho
Winning a fifth championship, and his first as yokozuna, would add to an already remarkable career for the Mongolian-born Terunofuji
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 16, 2021
Yokozuna Terunofuji wins marathon clash to remain unbeaten
Terunofuji, the sole yokozuna fighting at the 15-day event, is tied with unbeaten No. 17 maegashira Chiyonokuni.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 15, 2021
Terunofuji stays unbeaten, Takakeisho gets first win on Day 4
Terunofuji stayed unbeaten in his first tournament at sumo's highest rank by dispatching No. 2 maegashira Hokutofuji on Day 4 at Ryogoku Kokugikan.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Sep 15, 2021
Lack of international streaming options hampers sumo's growth
While the Japan Sumo Association has made some progress on its online offerings, fans' inability to watch the sport overseas is a wasted opportunity for the sport to expand its audience.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 14, 2021
Terunofuji beats Takanosho, Takakeisho drops to 0-3 on Day 3
Terunofuji remains undefeated in his first tournament as grand champion, while ozeki Takakeisho could potentially withdraw after failing to get his first win.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 13, 2021
Yokozuna Terunofuji outmuscles rising star Hoshoryu on Day 2 of Autumn Basho
Meanwhile, ozeki Takakeisho continued his poor start with a second loss Monday at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 12, 2021
New yokozuna Terunofuji wins Autumn Basho opener as both ozeki fall
Picking up where he left off, the 29-year-old grand champion claimed a fast force-out win over komusubi Ichinojo at Ryogoku Kokugikan.
Japan Times
SUMO
Sep 10, 2021
Door open for Terunofuji to celebrate yokozuna ascension with Emperor’s Cup at Autumn Basho
It was impossible not to marvel at how Terunofuji fought through the pain and reached the pinnacle of sumo's violent and harsh world while practically held together with duct tape.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Sep 8, 2021
Tsukedashi shortcut helps amateur standouts climb pro sumo ranks
The system rewards strong performances in top amateur tournaments, allowing wrestlers to get a head start on the salaried rank of sekitori.
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Pedestrians in the Wangfujing shopping area in Beijing on July 11, 2024. China's economic growth in the second quarter was lower than forecast, adding pressure on Chinese leaders to lift confidence at the Chinese Communist Party's third plenum this week.
Kansai airports to increase takeoff and landing slots ahead of Osaka Expo
Kansai International Airport in Izumisano, Osaka Prefecture. The upper limit on the number of takeoff and landing slots at the airport as well as Kobe Airport in Hyogo Prefecture will be raised in spring next year ahead of the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka.
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.
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How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
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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