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SUMO
Dec 25, 2018
Kisenosato plans to compete in New Year Basho
Yokozuna Kisenosato, whose career has been threatened by a string of injuries, said Tuesday he intends to return to the raised ring at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament next month.
Japan Times
SUMO
Dec 7, 2018
Takanoiwa retires following recent assault on stablemate
The Japan Sumo Association accepted the resignation from Takanoiwa, who himself was a victim of assault last year that led to the resignation of Harumafuji.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Nov 28, 2018
Takakeisho's victory may herald rise of new generation
Takakeisho's victory in the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament made him the third wrestler to lift a maiden Emperor's Cup in 2018.
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SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 26, 2018
Takakeisho reflects after first career championship
A day after winning his first makuuchi division championship at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament, up-and-coming komusubi Takakeisho said Monday he slept like a baby for the first time in a while.
Japan Times
SUMO
Nov 25, 2018
Takakeisho off to winning start at new stable
Less than two months after suddenly moving to his new stable, Takakeisho gave the Chiganoura stable its first grand sumo tournament champion on Sunday.
Japan Times
SUMO
Nov 25, 2018
Sumo 101: Illegal moves
Prior to their first live experience, many people are under the impression that sumo is a plodding sport in which two overweight men slowly try to force each other backward in a straight line.
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SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 25, 2018
Takakeisho claims title on final day
Komusubi Takakeisho won his first career championship on Sunday, the final day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament.
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SUMO
Nov 24, 2018
Sumo 101: Ring-entering ceremonies
A normal day of a sumo tournament starts around 8:30 a.m. and ends just after 5:45 p.m.
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SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 24, 2018
Kyushu Basho title to be decided on final day
Komusubi Takakeisho overreached against ozeki Takayasu and instead of clinching the title on Saturday, left the two men tied heading into the final day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 23, 2018
Takakeisho on track for title
Komusubi Takakeisho set himself up to seal his first championship by earning his 12th win on Friday, the 13th day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO
Nov 23, 2018
Sumo 101: Wrestlers' clothing and footwear
Sumo is a world where success or failure in the ring has direct and tangible effects on a wrestler's life.
Japan Times
SUMO
Nov 22, 2018
Sumo 101: Museums
It's no surprise that sumo, an activity hundreds (possibly thousands) of years old, has several museums solely dedicated to its history.
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SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 22, 2018
Takakeisho stays ahead of the pack
Takakeisho maintained his one-win lead after beating rank-and-filer Tamawashi on Thursday, the 12th day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 21, 2018
Takakeisho earns 10th win
Takakeisho recorded his 10th win at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Wednesday to remain in sole possession of the lead.
Japan Times
SUMO
Nov 21, 2018
Sumo 101: Keiko (training)
Amateur sumo is a sport and nothing more.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 20, 2018
Takakeisho stays one win ahead
Komusubi Takakeisho remains the sole leader after he improved to a 9-1 record on Tuesday with five days remaining at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO
Nov 20, 2018
Sumo 101: Gyōji
Sumo referees are arguably the most elaborately outfitted arbiters in the sporting world.
Japan Times
SUMO
Nov 19, 2018
Sumo 101: Ozeki
Yokozuna are the stars of sumo.
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SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 19, 2018
Pack stays on leader's heels
Komusubi Takakeisho took out ozeki Tochinoshin on Monday to remain in sole possession of the lead after nine days of action at the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO
Nov 18, 2018
Sumo 101: Oyakata (stablemasters)
Sumo is not a team sport, but neither is it an individual one.
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