Musashimaru rocked

FUKUOKA, Japan - Yokozuna Musashimaru (R) sees his comeback derailed again as he suffers his third loss at the hands of Tamanoshima on Nov. 13, the fifth day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center. The defeat will likely further fuel calls for the grand champion to step down from the raised ring.

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