Asashoryu edges closer to New Year title

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Asashoryu (L) took another major stride toward capturing his first Emperor's Cup of 2005 by upending Kotonowaka for an 11th win at the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 19. The unbeaten Mongolian quickly disposed of the towering maegashira with an arm-bar throw in the day's finale. (Kyodo)

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