Asashoryu stays 1 win clear at New Year basho

Asashoryu stays 1 win clear at New Year basho

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Asashoryu (R) weathers a vicious attack from ozeki Chiyotaikai to secure the 13th win in the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 23. The yokozuna inched ever closer to his 23rd Emperor's Cup to preserve his slender lead heading into the final weekend of the tourney.

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