Asashoryu gets breathing space at autumn sumo

Asashoryu gets breathing space at autumn sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu (L) pushes veteran Takanonami out of the ring to mark 8-0 at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on Sept. 14.

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