Miyabiyama, Musoyama beam as they see sumo rankings

TOKYO, Japan - Newly promoted ozeki Musoyama (R) and sekiwake Miyabiyama, both of the Musashigawa stable, beam as they look at the new rankings released April 24 by the Japan Sumo Association. Musoyama joins yokozuna Musashimaru and ozeki Dejima in the elite ranks for the May 7-21 Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan. Miyabiyama could become the Musashigawa stable's third ozeki if he posts 10 or more wins.

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