Asashoryu falls to 2nd straight loss

Asashoryu falls to 2nd straight loss

NAGOYA, Japan - Yokozuna Asashoryu (L) saw his title hopes for a fourth consecutive Emperor's Cup dented on July 15 when he fell to his second straight defeat in a bout with Wakanosato in the day's finale at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.

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