Ozeki Asashoryu steams on in New Year Sumo tourney

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian ozeki Asashoryu throws komusubi Takanonami to remain unbeaten on Jan. 15, day four of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan.

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