Musashimaru wins his first Emperors Cup of the year

Musashimaru wins his first Emperors Cup of the year

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Musashimaru holds the Emperors Cup at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 17 after the Samoan-born grand champion finished the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament with a 14-1 record. The championship was the eighth of Musashimaru's career and first title of the year.

Akebono spoils final day for Musashimaru in autumn sumo

Akebono spoils final day for Musashimaru in autumn sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Akebono (R) muscles out Musashimaru on the final day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament on Sept. 17 to saddle his fellow yokozuna with his only loss of the 15-day event. Musashimaru, who had secured his eighth Emperors Cup and first title of the year on Sept. 16, finished the championship at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan with a 14-1 record while Akebono's victory lifted the Hawaiian giant to his 13th win.

Musashimaru claims Emperors Cup at autumn sumo

Musashimaru claims Emperors Cup at autumn sumo

TOKYO - Grand champion Musashimaru shoves out newly promoted ozeki Kaio at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament on Sept. 16 at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan to win his eighth championship. The Samoan-born yokozuna improved his record to 14-0 at the tournament which finishes Sept. 17.

Musashimaru wins his first Emperors Cup of the year

Musashimaru wins his first Emperors Cup of the year

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Musashimaru holds the Emperors Cup at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 17 after the Samoan-born grand champion finished the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament with a 14-1 record. The championship was the eighth of Musashimaru's career and first title of the year.

Akebono spoils final day for Musashimaru in autumn sumo

Akebono spoils final day for Musashimaru in autumn sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Akebono (R) muscles out Musashimaru on the final day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament on Sept. 17 to saddle his fellow yokozuna with his only loss of the 15-day event. Musashimaru, who had secured his eighth Emperors Cup and first title of the year on Sept. 16, finished the championship at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan with a 14-1 record while Akebono's victory lifted the Hawaiian giant to his 13th win.