Mar 27, 2020
Spring Basho provided unique experience, raised concerns
The just-finished Spring Grand Sumo Tournament has left us writers with a wealth of storylines.Inside the ring there was plenty of action to focus on. ... ...
Mar 25, 2020
JSA officially approves Asanoyama’s promotion to ozeki
Sekiwake Asanoyama was officially promoted to sumo's second-highest rank of ozeki by the Japan Sumo Association board of directors on Wednesday.The news provided a bright ... ...
Mar 24, 2020
Asanoyama achieves goal of promotion to sumo’s second-highest rank
Following news of his impending promotion to ozeki, Asanoyama said Monday he had accomplished one of his career goals.A Japan Sumo Association advisory board recommended ... ...
Mar 23, 2020
Hakuho outlasts Kakuryu to win 44th Emperor’s Cup
Hakuho seized a record-extending 44th top-level championship Sunday after outlasting fellow yokozuna Kakuryu at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament.The two Mongolian-born titans came into Day ... ...
Mar 22, 2020
Hakuho, Kakuryu share lead heading into final day
Sumo’s two highest-ranked grapplers will likely fight it out on Sunday for the championship of the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament.For the first time since ... ...
Mar 21, 2020
Three wrestlers tied for lead in Osaka
Hakuho and Kakuryu grabbed a share of first place Friday at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament after sole overnight leader Aoiyama suffered his second loss.The ... ...
Mar 20, 2020
Aoiyama jumps into lead on Day 12 after Hakuho falls to Shodai
Rank-and-file wrestler Aoiyama moved into the outright lead Thursday at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament after Hakuho suffered an upset loss to sekiwake Shodai.The big ... ...
Mar 19, 2020
Hakuho, Aoiyama record 10th wins
Yokozuna Hakuho bounced back from his first loss and collected his 10th win of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament on Wednesday to remain in a ... ...
Mar 18, 2020
Onosho upsets title favorite Hakuho
Hakuho fell into a two-way tie for the lead Tuesday following his first defeat of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament, while fears about the possible ... ...
Mar 17, 2020
Hakuho collects ninth straight win
Yokozuna Hakuho remains the only undefeated wrestler after capturing his ninth straight win at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament on Monday, though the meet’s continuation ... ...
Mar 16, 2020
Unbeaten Hakuho secures winning record as fellow wrestler pulls out with fever
Yokuzuna Hakuho stormed ahead to his eighth victory at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday, while another wrestler at the tourney — being held ... ...
Mar 15, 2020
Hakuho strengthens bid for title
Hakuho will start the second week of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament with the outright lead after handing Mitakeumi his first loss on Saturday.The yokozuna ... ...
