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Japan Times
SUMO
Sep 4, 2017
Kisenosato resumes practice but still in doubt for Autumn Basho
Injury-plagued yokozuna Kisenosato resumed full-fledged practice bouts Monday, performing 13 matches with Yago, who was promoted to the second-highest juryo division for the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament starting Sunday.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Aug 31, 2017
More multiracial wrestlers making mark in raised ring
Sumo’s long and grueling summer regional tour came to an end last Sunday with the now yearly KITTE Basho held in the heart of Tokyo at the 38-story JP Tower. The following day, the new banzuke was released for the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament that gets underway on Sept. 10.
Japan Times
SUMO
Aug 29, 2017
With recurring knee pain, Hakuho maintains cautious outlook for Autumn Basho
Yokozuna Hakuho said Tuesday he will take it one step at a time in next month's Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo as he seeks his third straight Emperor's Cup and an unprecedented 40th title overall.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Aug 28, 2017
Hakuho on mission for third straight title
Hoping his recent knee trouble is a thing of the past, yokozuna Hakuho will be gunning for his third straight championship when the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament opens on Sept. 10 at Ryogoku Kokugikan.
SUMO
Aug 18, 2017
Endo recovering from surgery on left ankle
Endo underwent surgery on his left ankle in late July after withdrawing from the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament earlier that month, his stablemaster Oitekaze said Thursday.
Japan Times
SUMO
Jul 27, 2017
Harumafuji may need to undergo elbow surgery
Yokozuna Harumafuji may require left elbow surgery, a move which would not only rule him out of the summer regional tour beginning this weekend, but also the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament in September, his stablemaster said Thursday.
SUMO
Jul 26, 2017
Three yokozuna to miss summer regional tour
Three of the four current yokozuna will miss part or all of the summer regional tour which begins this weekend, Japan Sumo Association deputy director Tamanoi said Wednesday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 24, 2017
Hakuho calls Nagoya Basho 'unforgettable'
Yokozuna Hakuho, who captured a record 39th career title at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament, said Monday the reality of having won the championship and made multiple record-breaking feats along the way has finally sunk in.
Japan Times
SUMO
Jul 23, 2017
Hakuho captures 39th title of career
Hakuho outlasted fellow Mongolian yokozuna Harumafuji to capture a record-extending 39th career championship on the final day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 22, 2017
Hakuho still on target for 39th Emperor's Cup
Record-breaking yokozuna Hakuho zeroed in on his 39th championship title by easily seeing off ozeki Goeido on Saturday, the penultimate day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 21, 2017
Hakuho surpasses Kaio, sets all-time wins record
Hakuho underlined his status as the most successful wrestler in sumo history on Friday, as the Mongolian yokozuna claimed a record 1,048th win at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Grand Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 20, 2017
Hakuho ties Kaio for most career wins
Yokozuna Hakuho rebounded from a shock first defeat by beating sekiwake Tamawashi on Thursday to collect a record-tying 1,047th career win, at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO
Jul 19, 2017
Hakuho fails in first chance to equal mark
Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho suffered a shocking first defeat at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Wednesday, but still managed to hold onto sole possession of the lead with four days of the meet remaining.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 18, 2017
Triumphant Hakuho now one win shy of tying Kaio's all-time mark
Yokozuna Hakuho collected his 1,046th career win Tuesday as he edged rank-and-file grappler Chiyoshoma to stay perfect at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 17, 2017
Hakuho equals legendary yokozuna Chiyonofuji with 1,045th career victory
Hakuho reached yet another milestone by tying late yokozuna Chiyonofuji at 1,045 career victories after beating fourth-ranked maegashira Kagayaki at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Monday.
Japan Times
SUMO
Jul 16, 2017
Hakuho edges closer to record
Yokozuna Hakuho moved one away from the career wins mark of the late yokozuna Chiyonofuji on Sunday, when he improved to 8-0 at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 15, 2017
Hakuho, Aoiyama maintain perfect records at Nagoya Basho
Yokozuna Hakuho kept his perfect record intact through the first week of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament with a comfortable win over third-ranked maegashira Ikioi on Saturday.
Japan Times
SUMO
Jul 13, 2017
Kisenosato hurts left ankle during loss to Ikioi
Struggling yokozuna Kisenosato suffered a fresh injury blow when he hurt his left ankle at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Thursday, casting doubts over whether he can continue wrestling at the 15-day meet.
Japan Times
SUMO
Jul 13, 2017
Unbeaten Hakuho whips Yoshikaze for another win
Yokozuna Hakuho mugged komusubi Yoshikaze on Thursday to stay tied for the lead on the fifth day of action at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 12, 2017
Yokozuna Hakuho keeps perfect record on fourth day of Nagoya Basho
Record-chasing Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho maintained his flawless start to the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Wednesday, producing a well-earned fourth win against top-ranked maegashira Takakeisho on Wednesday.
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