Hakuho beats Wakanosato at New Year sumo

Hakuho beats Wakanosato at New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho (L) flipped over Wakanosato to remain as the sole leader with a flawless 9-0 record at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on Jan. 21.

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