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CITY HEIGHTSCITY HEIGHTS — The opponents square off just outside the ring, east versus west. They bend in a respectful bow and step into the circle, meeting at the center before crouching to their ...

Think sumo wrestling is just about size? Think again. This deep dive reveals how elite sumo wrestlers build explosive strength, balance, and flexibility through brutal drills like shiko, mata-wari ...

Japan's national sport, sumo wrestling, has long been sullied by episodes of violent hazing, drug use, a shortage of local recruits and sagging popularity. But Japanese wrestling has been shaken to ...

Legendary sumo wrestler Akebono died earlier this month at the age of 54, his family told TMZ. Akebono, who performed at WrestleMania 21 in a match against the Big Show, died in Tokyo from heart ...

TOKYO, Japan (Reuters) - Laughter, sunshine and optimism were the order of the day at the ceremonial Spring Festival sumo tournament held at a controversial war shrine in Tokyo on Monday. As the ...

The newest Colorado State defensive lineman was recently called upon to lead his teammates in a series of pre-practice stretches. Hidetora Hanada showed off some flexibility-testing poses straight out ...

The ancient traditions of lucha libre and sumo wrestling are making their way to Southern California next month. Sumo and Sushi will take over the Ace Mission Studios in Los Angeles, from Nov. 6-9, ...

OF THE HOME THEY SHARED. MICHELLE: WE HAVE A BIG NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP THAT IS GOING TO BE HELD IN ORLANDO THIS WEEKEND AND THE SPORT THAT’S BEING FEATURED MIGHT JUST BLOW YOUR MIND. STEWART: YES IT ...

San Francisco has a lot of cool food events, highlighted in our regularly-updated events roundup, but occasionally some deserve an extra-special call out. Which is the case with the upcoming Sumo Stew ...

Now we're going to take a couple minutes to remember a woman who was called the godmother of sumo wrestling. SIMMONS: Go early in the day. Watch the beginners, teenage wrestlers. There are hardly any ...

Even the most culturally myopic gamer will appreciate Sumo's array of traditional moves, reasonably intuitive controls, and detailed graphics. Sumo wrestling hasn't yet hit the big time in America.