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Sumo: Ailing ozeki Kotoshogiku pulls out of Nagoya basho

NAGOYA, Japan, July 16 Kyodo - Japanese ozeki Kotoshogiku leaves the dohyo surface after suffering his fifth loss, this time at the hands of Okinoumi, on the sixth day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium on July 15, 2016. His stablemaster Sadogatake said a day later Kotoshogiku has pulled out of the tournament due to knee and foot injuries.

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Yokozuna Harumafuji out of autumn basho with elbow issue

TOKYO, Sept. 10 Kyodo - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Harumafuji leaves his stable in Tokyo on Sept. 10, 2015, for a hospital as his stable master Isegahama said Harumafuji will not compete in the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament scheduled to begin on Sept. 13 due to a troubled right elbow.

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Kakuryu eyes return at summer basho

TOKYO, April 27 Kyodo - Yokozuna Kakuryu speaks at a press conference at his Izutsu stable in Tokyo on April 27, 2015. The Mongolian said he expects to return from a left shoulder injury at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament in May.

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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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Goeido promoted to ozeki for September basho

FUSO, Japan - Sumo wrestler Goeido (back) poses for photos with junior wrestlers of his Sakaigawa stable in the town of Fuso, Aichi Prefecture, on July 30, 2014, after being promoted to ozeki, sumo's second-highest rank.

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New sumo rankings for autumn basho

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho holds a press conference in Tokyo on Sept. 2, 2013, after the Japan Sumo Association announced the rankings for the upcoming Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament.

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New sumo rankings for autumn basho

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho holds a list of new sumo rankings in Tokyo on Sept. 2, 2013, as the Japan Sumo Association announced the rankings for the upcoming Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament.

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New sumo rankings for autumn basho

TOKYO, Japan - Sumo wrestler Endo holds a list of new sumo rankings at Oitekaze stable in Soka, Saitama Prefecture, on Sept. 2, 2013, as the Japan Sumo Association announced the rankings for the upcoming Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament. Endo, amateur champion in 2012, entered the makuuchi division after just three tournaments since making his debut, the fastest rise to the top flight since the start of the Showa Era.

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New sumo rankings for autumn basho

TOKYO, Japan - Sumo wrestler Endo points to his name on a new sumo rankings list at Oitekaze stable in Soka, Saitama Prefecture, on Sept. 2, 2013, as the Japan Sumo Association the announced the rankings for the upcoming Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament. Endo, amateur champion in 2012, entered the makuuchi division after just three tournaments since making his debut, the fastest rise to the top flight since the start of the Showa Era.

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Nagoya basho 1st day

NAGOYA, Japan - Ozeki Kisenosato (R) pushes No. 1 maegashira Takekaze out of the ring on July 7, 2013, the first day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium.

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Nagoya basho 1st day

NAGOYA, Japan - Makuuchi division debutant Tokushoryu (L) pushes Chinese wrestler Sokokurai out of the ring on July 7, 2013, the first day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium. Sokokurai was fired due to accusations of bout rigging in 2011 but reinstated in April 2013 after a court ruled his dismissal invalid.

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Nagoya basho 1st day

NAGOYA, Japan - Egyptian sumo wrestler Osunaarashi (R) pushes Oniarashi out of the ring on July 7, 2013, the first day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium. Osunaarashi, the first sumo wrestler from Africa, was elevated to the juryo ranks before the tournament.

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1st day of summer basho

TOKYO, Japan - Grand champion Harumafuji (L) pushes komusubi debutant Okinoumi out of the ring on May 12, 2013, the first day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan hall.

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1st day of summer basho

TOKYO, Japan - Grand champion Hakuho (R) wrestles komusubi Tochiozan on May 12, 2013, the first day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan hall. Hakuho defeated Tochiozan.

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Harumafuji at New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Harumafuji (R) topples No. 2 maegashira Toyonoshima with an outer-leg trip on Jan. 15, 2013, the third day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament, at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, to remain undefeated at the 15-day basho.

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Harumafuji at New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Harumafuji (L) is pictured after toppling No. 2 maegashira Toyonoshima using an outer- leg trip on Jan. 15, 2013, the third day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament, at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo. The grand champion remained undefeated at the 15-day basho.

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Hakuho falls at New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - No. 1 maegashira Myogiryu (R) pushes grand champion Hakuho out of the ring on Jan. 15, 2013, the third day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament, at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, handing the yokozuna his first loss at the 15-day basho.

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Hakuho falls at New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - No. 1 maegashira Myogiryu (R) pushes grand champion Hakuho out of the ring on Jan. 15, 2013, the third day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament, at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, handing the yokozuna his first loss at the 15-day basho.

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Hakuho falls at New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - No. 1 maegashira Myogiryu (L) pushes grand champion Hakuho out of the ring on Jan. 15, 2013, the third day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament, at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, handing the yokozuna his first loss at the 15-day basho.

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Rankings announced for New Year basho

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho holds a press conference in Tokyo on Dec. 24, 2012, when the Japan Sumo Association released its rankings for the Jan. 13-27 New Year Grand Sumo Tournament. Hakuho, the east yokozuna, is looking for his 24th tournament championship, which would tie him for fourth on the all-time list with Kitanoumi.

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Harumafuji at Kyushu basho

FUKUOKA, Japan - Newly promoted grand champion Harumafuji performs a ring ritual for the first time in a sumo tournament since being promoted to sumo's ultimate rank in the city of Fukuoka on Nov. 11, 2012, the first day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament.

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Harumafuji defeats Hakuho to win Nagoya basho

NAGOYA, Japan - Ozeki Harumafuji (arm raised), sitting with Aminishiki to his right, waves during a parade after winning the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium in Aichi Prefecture on July 22, 2012. Harumafuji won the tournament and his third career Emperor's Cup with a perfect 15-0 record, having defeated grand champion Hakuho in the day's last bout.

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Harumafuji defeats Hakuho to win Nagoya basho

NAGOYA, Japan - Ozeki Harumafuji, sitting with his wife to the right and a group of jubilant supporters, holds the winner's trophy after capturing his third career title at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium in Aichi Prefecture on July 22, 2012. Harumafuji won the tournament with a perfect 15-0 record, having defeated grand champion Hakuho in the day's final bout.

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Harumafuji defeats Hakuho to win Nagoya basho

NAGOYA, Japan - Ozeki Harumafuji (L) receives the Emperor's Cup from Japan Sumo Association chairman Kitanoumi for winning the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium in Aichi Prefecture on July 22, 2012. Harumafuji won the tournament and his third career Emperor's Cup with a perfect 15-0 record, having defeated grand champion Hakuho in the day's last bout.

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Harumafuji defeats Hakuho to win Nagoya basho

NAGOYA, Japan - Ozeki Harumafuji (L) pushes grand champion Hakuho out of the ring on July 22, 2012, the final day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium in Aichi Prefecture. Harumafuji won the tournament and his third career Emperor's Cup with a perfect 15-0 record.

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Harumafuji defeats Hakuho to win Nagoya basho

NAGOYA, Japan - Ozeki Harumafuji (L) pushes grand champion Hakuho out of the ring on July 22, 2012, the final day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium in Aichi Prefecture. Harumafuji won the tournament and his third career Emperor's Cup with a perfect 15-0 record.

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Hakuho before Nagoya basho

NAGOYA, Japan - Sumo grand champion Hakuho speaks during a press conference in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, on June 26, 2012, ahead of the Nagoya basho that gets under way at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium on July 8.

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Kyokutenho wins summer basho

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian-born No. 7 maegashira Kyokutenho (L) receives the Emperor's Cup from Japan Sumo Association chairman Kitanoumi for winning the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 20, 2012.

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Kyokutenho wins summer basho

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian-born No. 7 maegashira Kyokutenho (L) receives the Emperor's Cup from Japan Sumo Association chairman Kitanoumi for winning the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 20, 2012.

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Kyokutenho wins summer basho

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian-born Kyokutenho (back) sends Tochiozan sprawling with a smackdown in a playoff at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 20, 2012, the final day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament. The No. 7 maegashira became the oldest wrestler in the modern era to win his career first title at 37 years, 8 months.

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Kyokutenho wins summer basho

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian-born Kyokutenho (L) sends Tochiozan sprawling with a smackdown in a playoff at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 20, 2012, the final day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament. The No. 7 maegashira became the oldest wrestler in the modern era to win his career first title at 37 years, 8 months.

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Kisenosato retains lead at summer basho

TOKYO, Japan - Ozeki Kisenosato (R) beats rival ozeki Kotoshogiku on the ninth day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 14, 2012, and remains tied for the lead with rank-and-filer Tochiozan with 8-1 records.

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Baruto falls for 1st loss at spring basho

OSAKA, Japan - Estonian-born ozeki Baruto (R) is sent to his first defeat at the hands of Mongolian sekiwake Kakuryu on March 14, 2012, the fourth day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament, at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium in Osaka.

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Ozeki Harumafuji with sumo rankings

TOKYO, Japan - Ozeki Harumafuji from Mongolia shows the banzuke rankings of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on Aug. 29, 2011. The tournament to be held from Sept. 11 to 25 at Ryogoku Kokugikan hall in Tokyo will be only the second basho in history not to feature Japanese yokozuna or ozeki, the top two ranks.

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U.S. envoy in Yamagata

YAMAGATA, Japan - U.S. Ambassador to Japan John Roos (2nd from L) looks at the writing on a monument contributed by former U.S. Ambassador to Japan Edwin Reischauer at Yamadera Basho Museum, a museum for Japanese haiku master Matsuo Basho, in Yamagata, northeastern Japan, on July 24, 2011, with his family. Roos said he would like to let people around the world know that Japan is safe as the country has suffered a significant drop in foreign tourists following the March 11 earthquake and tsunami.

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Yokuzuna Hakuho with banzuke rankings

NAGOYA, Japan - Grand champion Hakuho from Mongolia shows the banzuke rankings of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya on June 27, 2011. The July 10-24 basho will be first held regularly since a match-fixing scandal brought sumo to its knees. The Summer Grand Sumo Tournament in May was replaced by a ''Technical Examination Tournament'' after a spring meet in March was canceled.

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March sumo tourney might be canceled

OSAKA, Japan - A poster advertising the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament slated for March 13-27 in Osaka is on display at the Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium, the venue of the tournament, on Feb. 4, 2011. The Japan Sumo Association the same day postponed the start of ticket sales for the spring basho, while hinting that it may cancel the event due to a match-fixing scandal that has rocked the ancient sport to its core and sparked public outrage.

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Legendary 'rakugo' family mementos draw fans to Tokyo shop

TOKYO, Japan - Yasuji Ogawa poses for a photo at his shop ''Tamaru'' in Tokyo's downtown Yanaka district on April 21, 2010. The shop, dedicated to the legendary rakugo storyteller Kokontei Shinsho V and his sons Kingentei Basho and Kokontei Shincho, is packed with rare mementos of the family.

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Hakuho wins Osaka basho with flawless record

OSAKA, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho gets a kiss from his son Mahato with daughter Amiu looking on after winning the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament on March 28, 2010, at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium. Hakuho won the meet with a perfect 15-0 record.

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Hakuho wins Osaka basho with flawless record

OSAKA, Japan - Grand champion Hakuho (L) throws fellow Mongolian Harumafuji onto the ring to win the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament with a perfect 15-0 record at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium on March 28, 2010.

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Hakuho wins Osaka basho with flawless record

OSAKA, Japan - Estonian sekiwake Baruto (R) pushes ozeki Kotomitsuki out of the ring at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium on March 28, 2010, wrapping up a successful ozeki promotion campaign.

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Asashoryu receives tourney hardware at New Year basho

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu (L) receives a trophy for winning the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Jan. 24, 2010, at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan.

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Recipients of three special prizes at New Year basho

TOKYO, Japan - Recipients of three special prizes the Japan Sumo Association gives to makuuchi division wrestlers on the final day of a tournament show off their trophies for the prizes on Jan. 24, 2010. (From L to R) No. 16 maegashira Toyohibiki, who earned his third Fighting Spirit Prize, Estonian sekiwake Baruto, the Outstanding Performance Prize winner, and Aminishiki, the sixth-ranked maegashira who won the Technique Prize.

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Baruto throws down Kyokutenho at New Year basho

TOKYO, Japan - Estonian sekiwake Baruto sends down fifth-ranked maegashira Kyokutenho with a pulling overarm throw for his 12th win on the final day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Jan. 24, 2010, at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan. Baruto earned the Outstanding Performance Prize, one of three special prizes the Japan Sumo Association gives to makuuchi division wrestlers on the final day of a tournament.

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Hakuho dampens Asa's title celebrations at New Year basho

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho (R) pushes compatriot yokozuna Asashoryu out of the ring for a win on the final day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Jan. 24, 2010, at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan. Hakuho's win took the gloss off Asashoryu's 25th championship win which he had secured the previous day.

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Hakuho dampens Asa's title celebrations at New Year basho

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho (L) pushes compatriot yokozuna Asashoryu out of the ring for a win on the final day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Jan. 24, 2010, at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan. Hakuho's win took the gloss off Asashoryu's 25th championship win which he had secured the previous day.

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Asashoryu clinches 25th Emperor's Cup at New Year basho

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu (L) throws down compatriot Harumafuji in the ring, clinching his 25th Emperor's Cup on Jan. 23, 2010, with victory over the ozeki on the penultimate day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan. Asashoryu's latest championship triumph gave him sole possession of third place on the all-time list behind former yokozuna greats Taiho (32) and Chiyonofuji (31).

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Asashoryu clinches 25th Emperor's Cup at New Year basho

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu (C) celebrates with his stablemaster Takasago (L) and supporters after clinching his 25th Emperor's Cup on Jan. 23, 2010, with victory over compatriot ozeki Harumafuji on the penultimate day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan. Asashoryu's latest championship triumph gave him sole possession of third place on the all-time list behind former yokozuna greats Taiho (32) and Chiyonofuji (31).

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Asashoryu clinches 25th Emperor's Cup at New Year basho

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu throws compatriot ozeki Harumafuji to the ground in the ring to clinch his 25th Emperor's Cup on Jan. 23, 2010, on the penultimate day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan. Asashoryu's latest championship triumph gave him sole possession of third place on the all-time list behind former yokozuna greats Taiho (32) and Chiyonofuji (31).

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Hakuho, Asa share lead as Baruto crashes at New Year basho

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Asashoryu (L) forces No. 4 maegashira Takekazo out of the ring on the 10th day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 19, 2010, sharing the lead with compatriot yokozuna Hakuho in the event with ninth victories.