Asashoryu beats Tokitenku to stay at 6-1 at New Year sumo

Asashoryu beats Tokitenku to stay at 6-1 at New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Asashoryu (L) stayed in contention for a record eighth straight Emperor's Cup on Jan. 14, overpowering Tokitenku to stay one win off the lead at the midpoint of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo.

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