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Hakuho sole man in charge at Nagoya sumo

NAGOYA, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho leaves Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium after extending his winning streak to a personal-best 43 bouts on the 11th day of the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya on July 21, 2010.

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Hakuho sole man in charge at Nagoya sumo

NAGOYA, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (R) sends sekiwake Kotoshogiku crashing to the dohyo surface with a powerful right-handed beltless arm throw, extending his winning streak to a personal-best 43 bouts on the 11th day of the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya on July 21, 2010.

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Hakuho sole man in charge at Nagoya sumo

NAGOYA, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho leaves the dohyo area after extending his winning streak to a personal-best 43 bouts by beating sekiwake Kotoshogiku with a powerful right-handed beltless arm throw on the 11th day of the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya on July 21, 2010.

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Hakuho sole man in charge at Nagoya sumo

NAGOYA, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho leaves the dohyo area after extending his winning streak to a personal-best 43 bouts by beating sekiwake Kotoshogiku with a powerful right-handed beltless arm throw on the 11th day of the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya on July 21, 2010.

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Actress Stone meets Asashoryu

TOKYO, Japan - U.S. actress Sharon Stone (L) meets with Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 21 after watching the day's bouts for the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament.

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(2)Asashoryu wins New Year meet for 10th career title

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Asashoryu is all smiles as he leaves Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan after winning the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament to claim the 10th Emperor's Cup of his career Jan. 21. The unbeaten grand champion, who was 12-0 after bouts on Jan. 20, secured the title after his two closest challengers fell to their fourth losses. The 15-day tournament lasts until Jan. 23.

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(1)Asashoryu wins New Year meet for 10th career title

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Asashoryu (R) proves an impregnable force for sekiwake Wakanosato after already winning the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament to claim the 10th Emperor's Cup of his career Jan. 21. Asashoryu, who was 12-0 after bouts on Jan. 20, secured the title as his closest challengers, 14th-ranked maegashira Kasugao and komusubi Hakuho, both fell to their fourth losses earlier. The 15-day tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan lasts until Jan. 23.

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Asashoryu survives scare to stay unbeaten at spring sumo

OSAKA, Japan - Grand champion Asashoryu (R) dodged a bullet to extend his unbeaten streak to 21 bouts and preserve his share of the lead with six wins at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium on March 19.

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(2)Asashoryu wins New Year meet for 10th career title

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Asashoryu is all smiles as he leaves Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan after winning the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament to claim the 10th Emperor's Cup of his career Jan. 21. The unbeaten grand champion, who was 12-0 after bouts on Jan. 20, secured the title after his two closest challengers fell to their fourth losses. The 15-day tournament lasts until Jan. 23. (Kyodo)

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(1)Asashoryu wins New Year meet for 10th career title

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Asashoryu (R) proves an impregnable force for sekiwake Wakanosato after already winning the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament to claim the 10th Emperor's Cup of his career Jan. 21. Asashoryu, who was 12-0 after bouts on Jan. 20, secured the title as his closest challengers, 14th-ranked maegashira Kasugao and komusubi Hakuho, both fell to their fourth losses earlier. The 15-day tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan lasts until Jan. 23. (Kyodo)

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Actress Stone meets Asashoryu

TOKYO, Japan - U.S. actress Sharon Stone (L) meets with Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 21 after watching the day's bouts for the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament. (Kyodo)

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Hakuho sole man in charge at Nagoya sumo

NAGOYA, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (R) sends sekiwake Kotoshogiku crashing to the dohyo surface with a powerful right-handed beltless arm throw, extending his winning streak to a personal-best 43 bouts on the 11th day of the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya on July 21, 2010. (Kyodo)

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Hakuho sole man in charge at Nagoya sumo

NAGOYA, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho leaves the dohyo area after extending his winning streak to a personal-best 43 bouts by beating sekiwake Kotoshogiku with a powerful right-handed beltless arm throw on the 11th day of the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya on July 21, 2010. (Kyodo)

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Hakuho sole man in charge at Nagoya sumo

NAGOYA, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho leaves Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium after extending his winning streak to a personal-best 43 bouts on the 11th day of the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya on July 21, 2010. (Kyodo)

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Hakuho sole man in charge at Nagoya sumo

NAGOYA, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho leaves the dohyo area after extending his winning streak to a personal-best 43 bouts by beating sekiwake Kotoshogiku with a powerful right-handed beltless arm throw on the 11th day of the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya on July 21, 2010. (Kyodo)

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Asashoryu survives scare to stay unbeaten at spring sumo

OSAKA, Japan - Grand champion Asashoryu (R) dodged a bullet to extend his unbeaten streak to 21 bouts and preserve his share of the lead with six wins at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium on March 19. (Kyodo)