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Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred made landfall north of Brisbane on Saturday night, March 7, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and causing flash flooding across Queensland. One man died in the floodwaters, and significant damage, including downed power lines and ripped-off roofs, was reported. As of Monday, more than 230,000 households and businesses remain without power.

Asashoryu stays tied for lead

Asashoryu stays tied for lead

NAGOYA, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu (L) beats ozeki Chiyotaikai for his 12th straight win to stay tied for the lead with Kotomitsuki on the 13th day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium on July 20.

Takanohana downs Chiyo, 1 win away from summer sumo crown

Takanohana downs Chiyo, 1 win away from summer sumo crown

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Takanohana (L) forces ozeki Chiyotaikai out of the ring for his 13th straight win at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on May 25, to move to within one win of his 22nd Emperor's Cup at the 15-day Summer Grand Sumo Tournament.

Asashoryu stays tied for lead

Asashoryu stays tied for lead

NAGOYA, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu (L) beats ozeki Chiyotaikai for his 12th straight win to stay tied for the lead with Kotomitsuki on the 13th day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium on July 20. (Kyodo)

Sumo: Takayasu likely to earn promotion to ozeki

Sumo: Takayasu likely to earn promotion to ozeki

Promotion-chasing sekiwake Takayasu (L) topples yokozuna Harumafuji for his 11th win on the 13th day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 26, 2017. Takayasu needed at least 10 wins at the meet, for a total of 33 over three straight tournaments, to be considered for ozeki promotion and moving up a rank looks like a formality. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Sumo: Takayasu likely to earn ozeki promotion

Sumo: Takayasu likely to earn ozeki promotion

Promotion-chasing sekiwake Takayasu receives prize money after defeating yokozuna Harumafuji for his 11th win on the 13th day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 26, 2017. Takayasu needed at least 10 wins at the meet, for a total of 33 over three straight tournaments, to be considered for ozeki promotion and moving up a rank looks like a formality. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Sumo: Takayasu likely to earn promotion to ozeki

Sumo: Takayasu likely to earn promotion to ozeki

Promotion-chasing sekiwake Takayasu (R) topples yokozuna Harumafuji for his 11th win on the 13th day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 26, 2017. Takayasu needed at least 10 wins at the meet, for a total of 33 over three straight tournaments, to be considered for ozeki promotion and moving up a rank looks like a formality. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Takanohana downs Chiyo, 1 win away from summer sumo crown

Takanohana downs Chiyo, 1 win away from summer sumo crown

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Takanohana (L) forces ozeki Chiyotaikai out of the ring for his 13th straight win at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on May 25, to move to within one win of his 22nd Emperor's Cup at the 15-day Summer Grand Sumo Tournament.