New yokozuna Hoshoryu walked a tight rope but claimed his second straight win at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament on Tuesday, ...

the Japan Sumo Association had decided to cancel the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament because of a bout-throwing scandal. At that time, Hakuho was the lone yokozuna and also the head of all sumo ...

Newly minted yokozuna Hoshoryu suffered another upset loss Thursday at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament, succumbing to a ...

Less than two weeks after the sole yokozuna retired from the sport, the Japan Sumo Association on Jan. 29 filled the void by promoting Hoshoryu, 25, to be the 74th yokozuna. The JSA decision came ...

Hoshoryu already has a pair of titles to his name, and is coming off perhaps the most impressive eight-bout stretch of his ...

In 2025, the Japan Sumo Association celebrates its 100th anniversary. The Hatsu Basho was dominated by the keyword "Yokozuna.

In the six decades since Hawaiian Takamiyama embarked on a trailblazing journey in Japan’s national sport, only two foreign countries have produced yokozuna. The United States led the way ...

Tokyo, Japan - January 29, 2025 Mongolian sumo wrestler Hoshoryu waves to fans in front of his stable in Tokyo on Jan. 29, 2025, following his promotion to the sport's highest rank of yokozuna ...

Newly promoted Yokozuna Hoshoryu has lost his first bout in the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka. Our site uses cookies and other technologies to give you the best possible experience. By using ...

WWE Hall of Fame inductee Lex Luger looks back on the Lex Express tour and slamming Yokozuna in the summer of 1993 ...

Lex Luger came aboard the USS Intrepid and slammed Yokozuna — a feat no one else had accomplished at the time.