Asashoryu suffers 1st loss at autumn sumo

Asashoryu suffers 1st loss at autumn sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Grand champion Asashoryu (L) is thrown by sekiwake Wakanosato to suffer his first loss on the 12th day of the 15-day Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on Sept. 18. (Kyodo)

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