Scandal-tainted Asashoryu calls it quits

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Asashoryu leaves a meeting of Japan Sumo Association board of directors at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Feb. 4, 2010. Asashoryu, known for his truculent and fiery nature, announced he has decided to bring an end to his illustrious but trouble-laden sumo career.

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