Scandal-tainted Asashoryu calls it quits

TOKYO, Japan - This photo shows Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Asashoryu (R) and his compatriot yokozuna Hakuho squaring off after Asashoryu downed Hakuho on the final day of the 15-day summer tournament on May 25, 2008, and gave his opponent a cheeky shove after the bout ended. Asashoryu said on Feb. 4, 2010, that he has decided to bring an end to his illustrious but trouble-laden sumo career. (Kyodo)

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