With the Emperor’s Cup under his belt for the second straight tournament, Terunofuji overcame the pressure of being the lone yokozuna. Hakuho retired in the wake of the September Grand Sumo ...

Taro Akebono, the first foreign-born yokozuna and later a mixed martial ... gradually buckle before he could grab onto Akebono’s belt. Toward the end of his active career, Akebono also learned ...

Ichiyamamoto (facing away) beats yokozuna Hoshoryu on Day 9 of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Edion Arena Osaka on March 17, 2025. (Kyodo) OSAKA (Kyodo) -- Newly promoted yokozuna Hoshoryu ...