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Hakuho still unbeaten at New Year sumo tourney

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho of Mongolia (L) narrowly forces komusubi Takayasu out of the ring on the seventh day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 17, 2015. Hakuho, who is gunning for his 33rd career title to surpass Taiho in sumo's pantheon, remains unbeaten.

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Hakuho blasts Endo at New Year sumo tournament

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho of Mongolia (L) pushes third-ranked maegashira Endo out of the ring on the sixth day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 16, 2015. Hakuho, who is aiming for his 33rd career title to surpass sumo legend Taiho for the most championships ever, remains unbeaten.

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Hakuho blasts Endo at New Year sumo tournament

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho of Mongolia (R) pushes third-ranked maegashira Endo out of the ring on the sixth day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 16, 2015. Hakuho, who is aiming for his 33rd career title to surpass sumo legend Taiho for the most championships ever, remains unbeaten.

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Yokozuna Hakuho starts training

TOKYO, Japan - Record-chasing yokozuna Hakuho attends the first training of the year 2015 on Jan. 3 in Tokyo. Hakuho will be aiming to surpass yokozuna legend Taiho and become the most successful grand champion in sumo history with a 33rd career title at the Jan. 11-25 basho at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan.

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Yokozuna Hakuho shows ranking list for New Year tourney

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho holds a ranking list for the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in January in front of his Miyagino stable in Tokyo on Dec. 24, 2014. The Mongolian powerhouse is aiming to surpass sumo legend Taiho at the tournament to become the most successful grand champion in sumo history with a record 33rd career title.

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Venus Williams falls to Virginie Razzano in Japan Open final

TOKYO, Japan - No. 5 seed Virginie Razzano of France lifts the winner's trophy after defeating top seed Venus Williams 4-6, 7-6 (9-7), 6-4 in the Japan Open final at Ariake Tennis Forest Park in Tokyo on Oct. 6. It was the second WTA victory for Razzano, ranked 33rd in the world. She won her first career WTA title in Guangzhou, China, the previous week.

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Venus Williams falls to Virginie Razzano in Japan Open final

TOKYO, Japan - No. 5 seed Virginie Razzano of France returns a shot to top seed Venus Williams in the Japan Open final at Ariake Tennis Forest Park in Tokyo on Oct. 6, prevailing 4-6, 7-6 (9-7), 6-4. It was the second WTA victory for Razzano, ranked 33rd in the world. She won her first career WTA title in Guangzhou, China, the previous week.

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Venus Williams falls to Virginie Razzano in Japan Open final

TOKYO, Japan - No. 5 seed Virginie Razzano of France returns a shot to top seed Venus Williams in the Japan Open final at Ariake Tennis Forest Park in Tokyo on Oct. 6, prevailing 4-6, 7-6 (9-7), 6-4. It was the second WTA victory for Razzano, ranked 33rd in the world. She won her first career WTA title in Guangzhou, China, the previous week. (Kyodo)

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Venus Williams falls to Virginie Razzano in Japan Open final

TOKYO, Japan - No. 5 seed Virginie Razzano of France lifts the winner's trophy after defeating top seed Venus Williams 4-6, 7-6 (9-7), 6-4 in the Japan Open final at Ariake Tennis Forest Park in Tokyo on Oct. 6. It was the second WTA victory for Razzano, ranked 33rd in the world. She won her first career WTA title in Guangzhou, China, the previous week. (Kyodo)

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Yokozuna Hakuho certified by Guinness

Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho holds a Guinness World Records certificate he received for his record career championships, at the Miyagino stable in Tokyo on Dec. 28, 2015, after the stable wrapped up practice sessions for its wrestlers for the year. Hakuho, who claimed his 33rd title in January to surpass the 32 wins recorded by Taiho in 1971, took his tally to 35 after winning the March and July tournaments. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Hakuho wins 34th career championship at spring sumo

Yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho of Mongolia (L) receives the Emperor's Cup from Kitanoumi, head of the Japan Sumo Association, after winning the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Bodymaker Colosseum in Osaka on March 22, 2015. Hakuho, who surpassed Taiho as the all-time record holder with his 33rd career title in January, won his 34th career championship with a 14-1 mark. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Hakuho wins 34th career championship at spring sumo

Yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho of Mongolia (back) forces compatriot yokozuna Harumafuji out of the ring on the final day of the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Bodymaker Colosseum in Osaka, western Japan, on March 22, 2015. Hakuho, who surpassed Taiho as the all-time record holder with his 33rd career title in January, won his 34th career championship with a 14-1 mark. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Hakuho wins 34th career championship at spring sumo

Yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho of Mongolia (L) sends compatriot yokozuna Harumafuji out of the ring on the final day of the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Bodymaker Colosseum in Osaka on March 22, 2015. Hakuho, who surpassed Taiho as the all-time record holder with his 33rd career title in January, won his 34th career championship with a 14-1 mark. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Hakuho wins 34th career championship at spring sumo

Yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho of Mongolia, surrounded by his supporters, poses with the Emperor's Cup at Bodymaker Colosseum in Osaka, western Japan, on March 22, 2015, after winning the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament with a 14-1 mark. Hakuho, who surpassed Taiho as the all-time record holder with his 33rd career title in January, won his 34th career championship. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Hakuho blasts Endo at New Year sumo tournament

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho of Mongolia (R) pushes third-ranked maegashira Endo out of the ring on the sixth day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 16, 2015. Hakuho, who is aiming for his 33rd career title to surpass sumo legend Taiho for the most championships ever, remains unbeaten. (Kyodo)

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Yokozuna Hakuho starts training

TOKYO, Japan - Record-chasing yokozuna Hakuho attends the first training of the year 2015 on Jan. 3 in Tokyo. Hakuho will be aiming to surpass yokozuna legend Taiho and become the most successful grand champion in sumo history with a 33rd career title at the Jan. 11-25 basho at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan. (Kyodo)

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Yokozuna Hakuho shows ranking list for New Year tourney

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho holds a ranking list for the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in January in front of his Miyagino stable in Tokyo on Dec. 24, 2014. The Mongolian powerhouse is aiming to surpass sumo legend Taiho at the tournament to become the most successful grand champion in sumo history with a record 33rd career title. (Kyodo)