Tochiazuma falls

TOKYO, Japan - Overnight co-leader Tochiazuma slips to his second straight loss at the hands of fellow ozeki Kaio with two days left in the 15-day meet in the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 25.

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