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Scandal-tainted Asashoryu calls it quits

TOKYO, Japan - This photo, taken in July 2007, shows Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Asashoryu playing soccer at an event in the Mongolian capital of Ulan Bator. Later, Asashoryu, whose real name is Dolgorsuren Dagvadorj, received a two-tournament ban after it was revealed that he had played hooky from a summer regional tour in order to take part in the event after feigning the degree of his injuries. Asashoryu said on Feb. 4, 2010, that he has decided to bring an end to his illustrious but trouble-laden sumo career.

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Asashoryu still on collision course with Hakuho at New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu (R), back on the raised ring after serving a two-tournament ban, sends Ama packing with a trademark overarm throw to chase his front-running grand champion rival Hakuho at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on Jan. 21.

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Asashoryu back in action on west for New Year tourney

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho looks at the sumo rankings released by the Japan Sumo Association on Dec. 20. After a two-tournament ban, compatriot grand champion Asashoryu makes his return to the ring on the lesser regarded west side.

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Asashoryu makes comeback at winter regional tour

BUNGOONO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu (R in middle) returns to the raised ring Dec. 2 after a two-tournament ban was lifted, participating in the winter regional tour in Bungoono, Oita Prefecture. Compatriot and fellow grand champion Hakuho (L in the background) watches him.

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Asashoryu arrives back in Japan full of remorse

TOKYO, Japan - Sumo grand champion Asashoryu speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on Nov. 30 after arriving back in Japan from his native Mongolia earlier in the day. He apologized for a misdemeanor that led to a two-tournament ban.

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Asashoryu arrives back in Japan full of remorse

TOKYO, Japan - Sumo grand champion Asashoryu apologizes during a press conference in Tokyo on Nov. 30 for a misdemeanor that led to a two-tournament ban after arriving back in Japan from his native Mongolia earlier in the day.

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Asashoryu arrives back in Japan full of remorse

TOKYO, Japan - Sumo grand champion Asashoryu speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on Nov. 30 after arriving back in Japan from his native Mongolia earlier in the day. He apologized for a misdemeanor that led to a two-tournament ban. (Kyodo)

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Asashoryu arrives back in Japan full of remorse

TOKYO, Japan - Sumo grand champion Asashoryu apologizes during a press conference in Tokyo on Nov. 30 for a misdemeanor that led to a two-tournament ban after arriving back in Japan from his native Mongolia earlier in the day. (Kyodo)

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Asashoryu makes comeback at winter regional tour

BUNGOONO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu (R in middle) returns to the raised ring Dec. 2 after a two-tournament ban was lifted, participating in the winter regional tour in Bungoono, Oita Prefecture. Compatriot and fellow grand champion Hakuho (L in the background) watches him. (Kyodo)

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Asashoryu back in action on west for New Year tourney

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho looks at the sumo rankings released by the Japan Sumo Association on Dec. 20. After a two-tournament ban, compatriot grand champion Asashoryu makes his return to the ring on the lesser regarded west side. (Kyodo)

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Asashoryu still on collision course with Hakuho at New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu (R), back on the raised ring after serving a two-tournament ban, sends Ama packing with a trademark overarm throw to chase his front-running grand champion rival Hakuho at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on Jan. 21. (Kyodo)

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Scandal-tainted Asashoryu calls it quits

TOKYO, Japan - This photo, taken in July 2007, shows Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Asashoryu playing soccer at an event in the Mongolian capital of Ulan Bator. Later, Asashoryu, whose real name is Dolgorsuren Dagvadorj, received a two-tournament ban after it was revealed that he had played hooky from a summer regional tour in order to take part in the event after feigning the degree of his injuries. Asashoryu said on Feb. 4, 2010, that he has decided to bring an end to his illustrious but trouble-laden sumo career. (Kyodo)

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Scandal-tainted Asashoryu calls it quits

TOKYO, Japan - This photo, taken in July 2007, shows Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Asashoryu playing soccer at an event in the Mongolian capital of Ulan Bator. Later, Asashoryu, whose real name is Dolgorsuren Dagvadorj, received a two-tournament ban after it was revealed that he had played hooky from a summer regional tour in order to take part in the event after feigning the degree of his injuries. Asashoryu said on Feb. 4, 2010, that he has decided to bring an end to his illustrious but trouble-laden sumo career. (Kyodo)