Asashoryu continues impressive run at summer sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu (L) dominates journeyman Tamanoshima to maintain his sole lead with an unblemished record at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on May 17. (Kyodo)

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