Asashoryu continues to shine at autumn sumo tourney

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu (L) displays a raw dose of speed and power in defeating third-ranked maegashira Tokitsuumi, remaining unbeaten on the fourth day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 10. (Kyodo)

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