Hakuho closes in on Osaka title

OSAKA, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho (L) throws Bulgarian ozeki Kotooshu onto the ring at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium on March 27, 2010. With his 14th win, Hakuho closes in on his 13th championship title on the 14th day of the 15-day meet.

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