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Hakuho after winning 23rd career title

FUKUOKA, Japan - Mongolian grand sumo champion Hakuho holds a press conference in the city of Fukuoka on Nov. 26, 2012. He won his 23rd career title-- and first Emperor's Cup since March -- at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament that ended Nov. 25 in the city.

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Scandal-tainted Asashoryu calls it quits

TOKYO, Japan - This photo shows Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Asashoryu celebrating after winning his 23rd Emperor's Cup at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Jan. 25, 2009. Later, Japan Sumo Association reprimanded Asashoryu's stablemaster Takasago because Asashoryu's behavior lacked the proper etiquette required for the centuries-old sport. Asashoryu said on Feb. 4, 2010, that he has decided to bring an end to his illustrious but trouble-laden sumo career.

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Asashoryu completes memorable comeback to win New Year title

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu is jubilant during a TV interview after winning his 23rd Emperor's Cup at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 25. Asashoryu outmuscled fellow Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho in a dramatic championship playoff to win the 15-day tourney. Asashoryu endured an injury-plagued six months and missed part or all of the previous three tournaments with an injured left elbow.

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Asashoryu completes memorable comeback to win New Year title

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu (L) forces fellow Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho out of the ring during a championship playoff at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 25, winning his 23rd Emperor's Cup. Asashoryu made a dramatic comeback after enduring an injury-plagued six months and missing part or all of the previous three tournaments with an injured left elbow.

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Asashoryu completes memorable comeback to win New Year title

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu gives a thumbs up while holding the Emperor's Cup during a photo session with supporters at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 25. Asashoryu won the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in a championship playoff, securing his 23rd title and crushing fellow Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho's bid for a fourth straight title.

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Asashoryu completes memorable comeback to win New Year title

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu (R) is jubilant after winning his 23rd Emperor's Cup at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 25. Asashoryu outmuscled fellow Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho (L) in a dramatic championship playoff to win the 15-day tourney. Asashoryu endured an injury-plagued six months and missed part or all of the previous three tournaments with an injured left elbow.

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Asashoryu stays 1 win clear at New Year basho

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Asashoryu (R) weathers a vicious attack from ozeki Chiyotaikai to secure the 13th win in the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 23. The yokozuna inched ever closer to his 23rd Emperor's Cup to preserve his slender lead heading into the final weekend of the tourney.

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Unstoppable Asashoryu edges closer to New Year title

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu (L) flips over Bulgarian ozeki Kotooshu to extend his perfect record to 11-0, taking another step toward his 23rd Emperor's Cup at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on Jan. 21.

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Unstoppable Asashoryu edges closer to New Year title

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu (L) flips over Bulgarian ozeki Kotooshu to extend his perfect record to 11-0, taking another step toward his 23rd Emperor's Cup at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on Jan. 21. (Kyodo)

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Asashoryu stays 1 win clear at New Year basho

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Asashoryu (R) weathers a vicious attack from ozeki Chiyotaikai to secure the 13th win in the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 23. The yokozuna inched ever closer to his 23rd Emperor's Cup to preserve his slender lead heading into the final weekend of the tourney. (Kyodo)

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Asashoryu completes memorable comeback to win New Year title

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu is jubilant after winning his 23rd Emperor's Cup at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 25. Asashoryu outmuscled fellow Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho in a dramatic championship playoff to win the 15-day tourney. Asashoryu endured an injury-plagued six months and missed part or all of the previous three tournaments with an injured left elbow. (Kyodo)

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Asashoryu completes memorable comeback to win New Year title

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu is jubilant during a TV interview after winning his 23rd Emperor's Cup at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 25. Asashoryu outmuscled fellow Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho in a dramatic championship playoff to win the 15-day tourney. Asashoryu endured an injury-plagued six months and missed part or all of the previous three tournaments with an injured left elbow. (Kyodo)

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Asashoryu completes memorable comeback to win New Year title

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu gives a thumbs up while holding the Emperor's Cup during a photo session with supporters at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 25. Asashoryu won the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in a championship playoff, securing his 23rd title and crushing fellow Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho's bid for a fourth straight title. (Kyodo)

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Asashoryu completes memorable comeback to win New Year title

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu (L) forces fellow Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho out of the ring during a championship playoff at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 25, winning his 23rd Emperor's Cup. Asashoryu made a dramatic comeback after enduring an injury-plagued six months and missing part or all of the previous three tournaments with an injured left elbow. (Kyodo)

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Asashoryu completes memorable comeback to win New Year title

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu (R) is jubilant after winning his 23rd Emperor's Cup at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 25. Asashoryu outmuscled fellow Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho (L) in a dramatic championship playoff to win the 15-day tourney. Asashoryu endured an injury-plagued six months and missed part or all of the previous three tournaments with an injured left elbow. (Kyodo)

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Scandal-tainted Asashoryu calls it quits

TOKYO, Japan - This photo shows Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Asashoryu celebrating after winning his 23rd Emperor's Cup at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Jan. 25, 2009. Later, Japan Sumo Association reprimanded Asashoryu's stablemaster Takasago because Asashoryu's behavior lacked the proper etiquette required for the centuries-old sport. Asashoryu said on Feb. 4, 2010, that he has decided to bring an end to his illustrious but trouble-laden sumo career. (Kyodo)