Scandal-tainted Asashoryu calls it quits

TOKYO, Japan - This photo shows Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Asashoryu celebrating after winning his 23rd Emperor's Cup at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Jan. 25, 2009. Later, Japan Sumo Association reprimanded Asashoryu's stablemaster Takasago because Asashoryu's behavior lacked the proper etiquette required for the centuries-old sport. Asashoryu said on Feb. 4, 2010, that he has decided to bring an end to his illustrious but trouble-laden sumo career.

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