Scandal-tainted champion Asashoryu calls it quits

Scandal-tainted champion Asashoryu calls it quits

TOKYO, Japan - Photos show Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Asashoryu during a press conference in Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Feb. 4, 2010, during which he announced his decision to bring to an end his illustrious but trouble-laden sumo career.

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