NAGOYA – Sekiwake Hoshoryu captured his first elite makuuchi-division championship after beating rank-and-file wrestler Hokutofuji in a playoff Sunday at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament. The 24-year-old nephew of former …
NAGOYA – Nineteen-year-old rookie sensation Hakuoho turned the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament title race on its head Saturday with a stunning win over sole overnight leader Hokutofuji. Fighting in just …
Nagoya – Overnight leader and No. 1 maegashira Nishikigi fell to a surprise second defeat Thursday at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament, where No. 9 Hokutofuji rejoined his fellow rank-and-filer …
Nagoya – Rank-and-file wrestlers Nishikigi and Hokutofuji both won for the ninth time Tuesday at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament to remain in the lead after sekiwake Hoshoryu suffered a …