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SUMO
Apr 30, 2019
Takakeisho set for ozeki debut
Takakeisho's name was officially placed among the sumo elite on Tuesday when the rankings for next month's Summer Grand Sumo Tournament, the first of the Reiwa Era, were released by the Japan Sumo Association.
Japan Times
SUMO
Apr 24, 2019
Japan Sumo Association reprimands yokozuna Hakuho for leading cheer at Spring Basho
Yokozuna Hakuho received a minor reprimand from the Japan Sumo Association on Wednesday for leading an impromptu cheer after his victory at last month's Spring Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO
Apr 12, 2019
Japan Sumo Association lays groundwork for Trump visit
The Japan Sumo Association is preparing to host U.S. President Donald Trump at an upcoming tournament after learning he wants to watch a live sumo bout during his visit to Japan at the end of May, a source with the organization said Friday.
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JAPAN / Heisei Icons
Apr 4, 2019
Takanohana: The nail that sumo pounded down
In sumo's 2,000-year history, few men have been as steeped in the sport's traditions as Koji Hanada.
Japan Times
SUMO
Mar 25, 2019
Injury looms over Hakuho's triumph
Yokozuna Hakuho said Monday he felt an "invisible weight" after suffering an arm injury in the final bout of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament, where he racked up a record-extending 42nd top division title.
Japan Times
SUMO
Mar 24, 2019
Sumo 101: Instant replay
One of sumo's most distinctive sights is its ringside judges.
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SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 24, 2019
Perfect Hakuho captures 42nd title
Yokozuna Hakuho extended his career championship haul to 42 on Sunday after winning the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament with a record 15th undefeated run.
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SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 23, 2019
Ichinojo stays in hunt
The race for the Emperor's Cup at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament will go down to the final day with undefeated yokozuna Hakuho and fourth-ranked maegashira Ichinojo both winning on Saturday.
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SUMO
Mar 23, 2019
Sumo 101: Retired stablemasters
As with most top-level athletic endeavors, 30 seems to be the age when many rikishi either hang up their mawashi or see a noticeable decline in skills and performance.
Japan Times
SUMO
Mar 22, 2019
Sumo 101: Consistent losers
Ted Williams famously said, "Baseball is the only field of endeavor where a man can succeed three times out of 10 and be considered a good performer."
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SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 22, 2019
Hakuho on course for title
Yokozuna Hakuho inched toward a record-extending 42nd career championship with a win over ozeki Goeido on Friday, the 13th day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament.
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SUMO
Mar 21, 2019
Sumo 101: Could-have-beens
Sumo has no shortage of legends.
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SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 21, 2019
Hakuho stays one win ahead of pack
Yokozuna Hakuho defeated ozeki Tochinoshin on Wednesday to retain his lead at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament with 12 straight wins.
Japan Times
SUMO
Mar 20, 2019
Sumo 101: Bow-twirling ceremony
Every day of a sumo tournament concludes with a bow-twirling ceremony, called yumitori-shiki in Japanese.
Japan Times
SUMO
Mar 19, 2019
Sumo 101: Brothers in sumo
Normally, brothers in sumo can't fight one another.
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SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 19, 2019
Hakuho improves to 10-0 at Spring Grand Sumo Tournament
Yokozuna Hakuho improved to a perfect 10-0 Tuesday at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament, but a pair of wrestlers remain just one win behind the all-time championship record holder on the leaderboard.
Japan Times
SUMO
Mar 18, 2019
Sumo 101: College graduates in sumo
New entrants into the world of sumo generally fall into three groups.
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SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 18, 2019
Four one-loss wrestlers pursue perfect Hakuho
Yokozuna Hakuho earned his ninth straight win on Monday and remained the only undefeated wrestler at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO
Mar 17, 2019
Sumo 101: Nicknames
All sumo wrestlers have a shikona (ring name).
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SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 17, 2019
Hakuho takes sole lead on Day 8 of Spring Grand Tournament
Yokozuna Hakuho dodged a bullet from rank-and-filer Tochiozan on Sunday to claim his eighth straight win and take sole possession of the lead at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament.

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