Yokozuna Akebono preserves lead at Kyushu sumo

Yokozuna Akebono preserves lead at Kyushu sumo

FUKUOKA, Japan - Yokozuna Akebono has little trouble with hometown favorite Kaio on Nov. 17, quickly bundling the ozeki out to preserve his lead at 12-1 with two days remaining at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament.

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