Yokozuna Takanohana out of summer sumo

Yokozuna Takanohana out of summer sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Takanohana (file photo) has withdrawn from the upcoming Summer Grand Sumo Tournament after failing to shake off a long-term knee injury, Japan Sumo Association (JSA) officials said on May 9. Takanohana will sit out an unprecedented sixth straight tournament in its entirety and his 14th overall.

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