Asashoryu still going strong at autumn tourney

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu blasts No.2 maegashira Kyokutenho out of the ring, securing his lead with a perfect 5-0 record on the fifth day of the 15-day Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan. (Kyodo)

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