Asashoryu moves closer to 12th title at summer sumo

Asashoryu moves closer to 12th title at summer sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Asashoryu battles through the pain barrier to upend Kaiho and claims his ninth straight win at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on May 16. (Kyodo)

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