Asashoryu scalps 9th straight victim at New Year meet

Asashoryu scalps 9th straight victim at New Year meet

TOKYO, Japan - Undefeated grand champion Asashoryu (R) powered out Iwakiyama to retain his two-win lead at the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tornament on Jan. 17 at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan.

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