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Asashoryu moves into share of lead at New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Hokutoriki (back) sees his unbeaten streak come to an end after he was overpowered by Tokitsuumi but stays in a three-way tie at 9-1 with yoikozuna Asashoryu and ozeki Tochiauma.

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Asashoryu moves into share of lead at New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Grand champion Asashoryu (back) defeats Kotomitsuki to grab a share of the lead heading into the final stretch of the 15-day meet at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 17. Asashoryu's win moved him into a strong position for a record eighth straight Emperor's Cup, joining ozeki Tochiazuma and dark horse Hokutoriki in a three-way tie at 9-1.

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Asashoryu moves into share of lead at New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Ozeki Tochiazuma (back) pulls of a balancing act on the straw ridge to yank the No.5 maegashira down to the dirt. Tochiazuma joined yokozuna Asashoryu and dark hourse Hokutoriki in a three-way tie at 9-1 as the race for the championship heats up at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan.

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Inoue, Meyer, Yokoo share lead at Bridgestone Open

CHIBA, Japan - Kaname Yokoo prepares for his putting during the second round of the Bridegstone Open at Sodegaura Country Club in Chiba Prefecture on Oct. 21. Yokoo moved into a three-way share of the lead with American Gregory Meyer and Japan's Makato Inoue.

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Inoue, Meyer, Yokoo share lead at Bridgestone Open

CHIBA, Japan - Makato Inoue fired the day's low of 7-under-par 65 on Oct. 21 to move into a three-way share of the lead with American Gregory Meyer and compatriot Kaname Yokoo after the second round of the Bridegstone Open at Sodegaura Country Club.

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Inoue, Meyer, Yokoo share lead at Bridgestone Open

CHIBA, Japan - American Gregory Meyer in action during the second round of the Bridegstone Open at Sodegaura Country Club in Chiba Prefecture on Oct. 21. Meyer moved into a three-way share of the lead with Japan's Makato Inoue and Kaname Yokoo.

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Asashoryu keeps share of lead at autumn sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Asashoryu (L) smacks down six-ranked maegashira Kakizoe on the 11th day of the 15-day Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 22. Asashoryu stayed in a three-way tie for the lead with his ninth victory.

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Inoue, Meyer, Yokoo share lead at Bridgestone Open

CHIBA, Japan - Makato Inoue fired the day's low of 7-under-par 65 on Oct. 21 to move into a three-way share of the lead with American Gregory Meyer and compatriot Kaname Yokoo after the second round of the Bridegstone Open at Sodegaura Country Club. (Kyodo)

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Asashoryu moves into share of lead at New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Grand champion Asashoryu (back) defeats Kotomitsuki to grab a share of the lead heading into the final stretch of the 15-day meet at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 17. Asashoryu's win moved him into a strong position for a record eighth straight Emperor's Cup, joining ozeki Tochiazuma and dark horse Hokutoriki in a three-way tie at 9-1. (Kyodo)

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Inoue, Meyer, Yokoo share lead at Bridgestone Open

CHIBA, Japan - American Gregory Meyer in action during the second round of the Bridegstone Open at Sodegaura Country Club in Chiba Prefecture on Oct. 21. Meyer moved into a three-way share of the lead with Japan's Makato Inoue and Kaname Yokoo. (Kyodo)

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Inoue, Meyer, Yokoo share lead at Bridgestone Open

CHIBA, Japan - Kaname Yokoo prepares for his putting during the second round of the Bridegstone Open at Sodegaura Country Club in Chiba Prefecture on Oct. 21. Yokoo moved into a three-way share of the lead with American Gregory Meyer and Japan's Makato Inoue. (Kyodo)