Asashoryu storms ahead at autumn sumo

Asashoryu storms ahead at autumn sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian Yokozuna Asashoryu (L) pushed No. 3 maegashira Aminishiki out of the ring to win his third straight bout at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on Sept. 12.

Asashoryu beats Hokutoriki in playoff to win summer sumo

Asashoryu beats Hokutoriki in playoff to win summer sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Asashoryu of Mongolia forces top-ranked maegashira Hokutoriki out of the ring in a playoff bout ending the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo May 23. Asashoryu claimed his third straight Emperor's Cup with 13 wins and two losses.

Asashoryu marks 12-2 at summer sumo

Asashoryu marks 12-2 at summer sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu (L), who is seeking his third straight Emperor's Cup, stayed in the hunt at 12-2 when he dodged a bullet to haul down ozeki Kaio in the day's final bout on the penultimate day of the 15-day Summer Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on May 22.

Musashimaru suffers 3rd loss, withdraws from tourney

Musashimaru suffers 3rd loss, withdraws from tourney

NAGOYA, Japan - Yokozuna Musashimaru (R) is pushed out of the ring by No. 3 maegashira Takamisakari on the fifth day of the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on July 10. Musashimaru, who was tagged with his third straight defeat, will withdraw from the tournament July 11, officials of Musashigawa stable said after the bout.

Asashoryu storms ahead at autumn sumo

Asashoryu storms ahead at autumn sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian Yokozuna Asashoryu (L) pushed No. 3 maegashira Aminishiki out of the ring to win his third straight bout at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on Sept. 12. (Kyodo)

Asashoryu marks 12-2 at summer sumo

Asashoryu marks 12-2 at summer sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu (L), who is seeking his third straight Emperor's Cup, stayed in the hunt at 12-2 when he dodged a bullet to haul down ozeki Kaio in the day's final bout on the penultimate day of the 15-day Summer Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on May 22. (Kyodo)

Musashimaru suffers 3rd loss, withdraws from tourney

Musashimaru suffers 3rd loss, withdraws from tourney

NAGOYA, Japan - Yokozuna Musashimaru (R) is pushed out of the ring by No. 3 maegashira Takamisakari on the fifth day of the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on July 10. Musashimaru, who was tagged with his third straight defeat, will withdraw from the tournament July 11, officials of Musashigawa stable said after the bout.