Hakuho caps title at 15-0 for record 9th time

Hakuho caps title at 15-0 for record 9th time

OSAKA, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho observes a moment of silence with the crowd for Taiho, the most successful yokozuna in sumo who passed away in January 2013, after winning the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Bodymaker Colosseum in Osaka on March 24, 2013. Hakuho won his 24th career Emperor's Cup at 15-0 for a record ninth time.

Hakuho caps title at 15-0 for record 9th time

Hakuho caps title at 15-0 for record 9th time

OSAKA, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho observes a moment of silence with the crowd for Taiho, the most successful yokozuna in sumo who passed away in January 2013, after winning the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Bodymaker Colosseum in Osaka on March 24, 2013. Hakuho won his 24th career Emperor's Cup at 15-0 for a record ninth time.

Hakuho caps title at 15-0 for record 9th time

Hakuho caps title at 15-0 for record 9th time

OSAKA, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho observes a moment of silence for Taiho, the most successful yokozuna in sumo who passed away in January 2013, after winning the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Bodymaker Colosseum in Osaka on March 24, 2013. Hakuho won his 24th career Emperor's Cup at 15-0 for a record ninth time.

Hakuho caps title at 15-0 for record 9th time

Hakuho caps title at 15-0 for record 9th time

OSAKA, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho holds the Emperor's Cup after winning the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Bodymaker Colosseum in Osaka on March 24, 2013. Hakuho won his 24th career Emperor's Cup at 15-0 for a record ninth time.

Hakuho caps title at 15-0 for record 9th time

Hakuho caps title at 15-0 for record 9th time

OSAKA, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho (R) takes part in a celebratory parade after winning the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka on March 24, 2013. Hakuho won his 24th career Emperor's Cup at 15-0 for a record ninth time.

Hakuho caps title at 15-0 for record 9th time

Hakuho caps title at 15-0 for record 9th time

OSAKA, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho (back) beats fellow Mongolian grand champion Harumafuji with an overarm throw on March 24, 2013, the final day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Bodymaker Colosseum in Osaka. Hakuho won the tournament, securing his 24th career Emperor's Cup at 15-0 for a record ninth time.

Hakuho caps title at 15-0 for record 9th time

Hakuho caps title at 15-0 for record 9th time

OSAKA, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho (top) beats fellow Mongolian grand champion Harumafuji with an overarm throw on March 24, 2013, the final day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Bodymaker Colosseum in Osaka. Hakuho won the tournament, securing his 24th career Emperor's Cup at 15-0 for a record ninth time.

Hakuho caps title at 15-0 for record 9th time

Hakuho caps title at 15-0 for record 9th time

OSAKA, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho (L) receives the Emperor's Cup from Japan Sumo Association chairman Kitanoumi after winning the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Bodymaker Colosseum in Osaka on March 24, 2013. Hakuho won his 24th career Emperor's Cup at 15-0 for a record ninth time.

Hakuho caps title at 15-0 for record 9th time

Hakuho caps title at 15-0 for record 9th time

OSAKA, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho (R) is pictured after beating fellow Mongolian grand champion Harumafuji with an overarm throw on March 24, 2013, the final day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Bodymaker Colosseum in Osaka. Hakuho won the tournament, securing his 24th career Emperor's Cup at 15-0 for a record ninth time.

Asashoryu still on top at autumn sumo tourney

Asashoryu still on top at autumn sumo tourney

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu quickly pulls down Aminishiki, taking his record to a spotless 6-0 on the sixth day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sept. 18, 2009. Asashoryu, who is seeking his 24th career title and first in three meets, shares the lead with two others at the 15-day meet.

Katayama cruises to Japan PGA Championship victory

Katayama cruises to Japan PGA Championship victory

ANNAKA, Japan - Shingo Katayama reacts after winning the Japan PGA Championship golf tournament at Raysum Golf and Spa Resort in Gunma Prefecture on May 18. Katayama earned his 24th career win on the Japanese tour with a tournament-record 23-under 265 total after shooting a final-round 67.

Katayama cruises to Japan PGA Championship victory

Katayama cruises to Japan PGA Championship victory

ANNAKA, Japan - Shingo Katayama reacts after winning the Japan PGA Championship golf tournament at Raysum Golf and Spa Resort in Gunma Prefecture on May 18. Katayama earned his 24th career win on the Japanese tour with a tournament-record 23-under 265 total after shooting a final-round 67. (Kyodo)

Asashoryu still on top at autumn sumo tourney

Asashoryu still on top at autumn sumo tourney

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu quickly pulls down Aminishiki, taking his record to a spotless 6-0 on the sixth day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sept. 18, 2009. Asashoryu, who is seeking his 24th career title and first in three meets, shares the lead with two others at the 15-day meet. (Kyodo)