Takanohana stays perfect at summer tourney

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Takanohana (L) gives Mongolian upstart Asashoryu a sumo lesson to keep his record unblemished on the third day May 15 of the 15-day Summer Grand Sumo tournament.

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