Asashoryu targets comeback at New Year basho

FUKUOKA, Japan - Grand champion Asashoryu, sitting out the ongoing Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament due to injury, speaks to reporters after morning practice Nov. 11 in Fukuoka. Asashoryu said he is targeting a comeback at the New Year tournament and also plans to take part in a winter sumo tour starting Dec. 2. (Kyodo)

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