Sekiwake Kirishima took a giant step toward winning his third Emperor's Cup on Friday after No. 5 maegashira Kotoshoho lost to yokozu ...

Despite sumo's growing popularity, the number of people who took its entry exam ahead of the March tournament fell to a ...

Fresh off his crowd-pleasing championship at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament, Hoshoryu expressed excitement and disbelief at his victory.

Ozeki Terunofuji is making a historic comeback, rebounding from injuries, disease and a plunge to sumo’s second-lowest division to stand one step from promotion to yokozuna.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN will broadcast GRAND SUMO March Tournament Day 15 action live from Osaka, as top wrestlers have their ...

Only 20 aspiring wrestlers attended the entry exam despite all 90 match tickets selling out for a second straight year.

May Basho brings top sumo wrestlers to Ryogoku. See match highlights, ticket tips and best times to visit the tournament.

Polish wrestlers took part in a traditional overnight sumo event on a remote island in western Japan's Shimane Prefecture, experiencing a sacred, historical ritual whose purpose goes beyond sports.

Danylo Yavhusishyn fled the war in Ukraine to become a sumo wrestler in Japan and his rapid rise has taken him to one step away from reaching the ancient sport's highest rank. The 21-year-old won his ...

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TOKYO >> The Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament, the last big competition of the year, began in Fukuoka Nov. 9 and ran through Nov. 23. Spectators in attendance caught the familiar sight of five ...

Despite sumo's growing popularity, the number of people who took its entry exam ahead of the March tournament fell to a record low, underlining a serious shortage of talent in Japan's national sport.