Asashoryu cranks out 8th win at summer sumo

Asashoryu cranks out 8th win at summer sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Asashoryu of Mongolia pushes No. 5 maegashira Kotonowaka out of the ring in the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 17, day nine of the 15-day tournament.

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