Asashoryu scrapes 7th win to share lead with Hakuho, Tochiozan

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Asashoryu (R) gives a late shove to Yoshikaze after the No.2 maegashira was already over the straw ridge, scraping a 7th win at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 17. The yokozuna retained his share of the lead heading into the second week of the tourney with Hakuho and Tochiozan. (Kyodo)

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