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Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Aug 1, 2020
Terunofuji maintains slim lead despite upset loss on Day 14 of July Basho
Ozeki Asanoyama was also upset on the penultimate day of the July Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 31, 2020
Terunofuji continues epic comeback with win over Asanoyama
Terunofuji took a big step toward his first championship in over five years with a win Friday against ozeki Asanoyama that gave him the outright lead at the July Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO
Jul 31, 2020
Hakuho withdraws from July Basho, leaving both yokozuna out
The 44-time champion's exit due to injury puts ozeki Asanoyama in a solid position to claim his second Emperor's Cup with an 11-1 record heading into the final stretch.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 30, 2020
Mitakeumi stuns Hakuho to leave Asanoyama and Terunofuji tied for lead
A day after his first defeat at the hands of komusubi Daieisho, yokozuna Hakuho was outmaneuvered by sekiwake Mitakeumi.
Japan Times
SUMO
Jul 30, 2020
Ozeki Takakeisho pulls out of July tourney after avoiding demotion
Takakeisho posted his eighth win a day earlier to escape his second career kadoban, or demotion from the second-highest rank of ozeki to sekiwake, the third-highest rank.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 29, 2020
Hakuho loses sole possession of lead after being upset by Daieisho on Day 11 of July Basho
With his first defeat of the 15-day tournament, the overnight leader fell back into a three-way tie at 10-1
Japan Times
SUMO
Jul 29, 2020
History shows Abi's flouting of virus protocols will likely be last straw for Japan Sumo Association
Many of those who have transgressed against the JSA's myriad rules (whether official or unwritten) in the past have found themselves out of the sport in short order.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 28, 2020
Hakuho takes sole lead at July tournament as Asanoyama stumbles
The yokozuna remained undefeated at Ryogoku Kokugikan as his ozeki rival was handed his first loss.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 27, 2020
Hakuho, Asanoyama cruising towards clash at July meet
The tournament's lone remaining yokozuna and the wrestler considered to be the sport's next top-ranked star are both undefeated after nine days.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 26, 2020
Hakuho and Asanoyama remain flawless in two-way tie at July meet
Yokozuna Hakuho and new ozeki Asanoyama cruised to their eighth straight wins at the July Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday to sit in a two-way tie for the lead after sekiwake Mitakeumi suffered his first defeat.
Japan Times
SUMO
Jul 26, 2020
Abi criticized by sumo officials after violating coronavirus guidelines
The Japan Sumo Association had some harsh words on Saturday for 26-year-old wrestler Abi for eating out with supporters in violation of guidelines meant to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 25, 2020
Hakuho, Asanoyama remain in 3-way tie for lead at July meet
Yokozuna Hakuho ozeki Asanoyama each improved to 7-0 at the July Basho
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 24, 2020
Hakuho remains undefeated as leading group shrinks to three
New ozeki Asanoyama and sekiwake Mitakeumi also rose to 6-0 as the July Grand Sumo Tournament approached its midway point.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 23, 2020
Hakuho, Asanoyama cruise to 5-0 in July Basho
The two stars are part of a five-way tie for first place after Day 5.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 22, 2020
Hakuho and Asanoyama maintain perfect record on Day 4 of July tournament
Hakuho took another step toward a second straight Emperor's Cup on Wednesday by improving to 4-0 at the July Grand Sumo Tournament, while new ozeki Asanoyama also stayed at the front of the pack with a perfect record.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Jul 22, 2020
July meet could go down as one of most important in sumo history
Less than a third of the way through 15 days of action at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan there are talking points aplenty.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 21, 2020
Hakuho, Asanoyama claim third straight wins at July meet
Hakuho, the tournament's lone remaining yokozuna, easily dispatched Endo in the final bout on Tuesday at Ryogoku Kokugikan.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 20, 2020
Asanoyama, Hakuho cruise to easy victories on Day 2 of July Basho
Newly promoted ozeki Asanoyama and yokozuna Hakuho cemented their position as top contenders.
Japan Times
SUMO
Jul 20, 2020
Injured Kakuryu pulls out of July meet after Day 1 loss
The yokozuna injured his elbow when he slipped trying to execute a leg sweep against No. 1 maegashira Endo.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 19, 2020
Hakuho survives, Kakuryu falls on Day 1 of July meet
Yokozuna Hakuho claimed his first win of the July Grand Sumo Tournament in front of a live crowd on Sunday as the sport returned after a four-month suspension due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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