Ozeki Asashoryu wins 2nd straight title

Ozeki Asashoryu wins 2nd straight title

TOKYO, Japan - Ozeki Asashoryu (L) pushes sekiwake Kotomitsuki out of the ring to capture his second consecutive Emperor's Cup on Jan. 25 after notching his 13th win at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan.

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