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Japan Times
SUMO
Jun 25, 2018
Kakuryu sits atop latest rankings
After two straight championships, yokozuna Kakuryu sits atop the rankings for the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament that the Japan Sumo Association published Monday.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Jun 13, 2018
Byzantine rules govern sumo's name shares
Tochinoshin's promotion to ozeki comes with many perks. Most are connected to his life as an active wrestler, such as a boost in salary and parking privileges.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Jun 6, 2018
Army of okamisan work behind scenes to keep sumo stables running smoothly
Tochinoshin was officially promoted to ozeki on May 30.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
May 30, 2018
Newly minted ozeki Tochinoshin reaping rewards of fighting spirit
Yokozuna Kakuryu came from behind to win consecutive tournaments for the first time in his career on Sunday.
Japan Times
SUMO
May 30, 2018
Georgian wrestler Tochinoshin officially promoted to ozeki
Georgian wrestler Tochinoshin was officially promoted to sumo's second-highest rank of ozeki by the Japan Sumo Association on Wednesday.
Japan Times
SUMO
May 28, 2018
Tochinoshin ready to tackle ozeki challenge head on
A day after coming up short at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament, Georgian wrestler Tochinoshin said Monday that he is bracing for an even tougher road ahead after he is promoted to ozeki, sumo's second-highest rank.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 27, 2018
Kakuryu holds on to claim second straight championship
Kakuryu defeated rival yokozuna Hakuho to win the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday and capture back-to-back championships for the first time in his career.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 26, 2018
Kakuryu beats Tochinoshin to take lead at Summer Basho
Yokozuna Kakuryu defeated sekiwake Tochinoshin on Saturday to take sole lead of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament with just one day remaining.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 25, 2018
Kakuryu and Tochinoshin tied with two days left in meet
Mongolian yokozuna Kakuryu grabbed a share of the lead Friday at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament after sekiwake Tochinoshin suffered his first loss.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 24, 2018
Tochinoshin stays perfect, gets first win over Hakuho
Sekiwake Tochinoshin maintained his perfect record and sole share of the lead Thursday with a breakthrough victory over yokozuna Hakuho on Day 12 of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 23, 2018
Tochinoshin remains ahead of yokozuna duo with 11-0 mark
Tochinoshin remained at the top of the heap with an unbeaten record on Wednesday, the 11th day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 22, 2018
Tochinoshin still unbeaten; Hakuho, Kakuryu both win
Yokozuna Hakuho overcame a spirited effort Tuesday from komusubi Endo to remain one win off the pace at the Summer Grand Summer Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 21, 2018
Tochinoshin stays perfect at Summer Basho
Sekiwake Tochinoshin retained his lead and a perfect record with an easy victory over No. 3 maegashira Daieisho on Monday, the ninth day of the 15-day Summer Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 20, 2018
Tochinoshin fells Ichinojo to remain unbeaten at Summer Basho
Ozeki aspirant Tochinoshin improved to 8-0 on Sunday as the 15-day Summer Grand Sumo Tournament reached its midpoint.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 19, 2018
Hakuho, Kakuryu record victories
Both yokozuna remained a win off the pace Saturday with routine victories on Day 7 of the 15-day Summer Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 18, 2018
Tochinoshin grabs sole lead as Hakuho takes first loss
Yokozuna Hakuho relinquished his perfect record Friday in a shock loss to second-ranked maegashira Abi on Day 6 of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 17, 2018
Yokozuna Hakuho improves to 5-0 at Summer Basho
Yokozuna Hakuho maintained his share of the lead at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament with an easy win on Thursday and a perfect record after five days.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 16, 2018
Yokozuna Kakuryu upset on fourth day of Summer Basho
Kakuryu suffered his first loss on Wednesday, while fellow yokozuna Hakuho remained unbeaten at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 15, 2018
Kakuryu, Hakuho roll to easy wins
Yokozuna Kakuryu and Hakuho both earned easy victories to stay undefeated on Tuesday, the third day of the 15-day Summer Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 14, 2018
Hakuho survives scare on second day of Summer Basho
Yokozuna Hakuho and sumo's elite remained atop the competition after earning back-to-back wins on Monday, the second day of the 15-day Summer Grand Sumo Tournament.
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