Asashoryu moves into share of lead at New Year sumo

Asashoryu moves into share of lead at New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Hokutoriki (back) sees his unbeaten streak come to an end after he was overpowered by Tokitsuumi but stays in a three-way tie at 9-1 with yoikozuna Asashoryu and ozeki Tochiauma.

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