Two yokozuna keep two-way lead at New Year sumo

Two yokozuna keep two-way lead at New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Takanohana (R) puts on another convincing display Jan. 18 against ozeki Miyabiyama, who has little choice but to surrender after making the mistake of letting the grand champion's powerful right hand take control of his sash. Taka and his rival yokozuna Musashimaru both registered solid wins to preserve their two-way tie for the lead on 12-0 with three days remaining at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.

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