Asashoryu celebrates 7th straight title with final-day win

FUKUOKA, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu holds the Emperor's Cup and her son as he poses with his wife and supporters after capturing an unprecedented seventh straight victory at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Nov. 27.

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