Yokozuna Hakuho on course to claim 4th straight Emperor's Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian Yokozuna Hakuho (R) slaps down third-ranked Takekaze, retaining a share of the lead on 6-0 alongside Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu, Estonian sekiwake Baruto and rank-and-filer Tochiozan at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Jan. 16. (Kyodo)

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