Asashoryu thrashes Kasugao at spring sumo

Asashoryu thrashes Kasugao at spring sumo

OSAKA, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu (top) overpowered rank-and-filer Kasugao, remaining two off the pace of undefeated ozeki Tochiazuma at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka on March 17. (Kyodo)

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