Sumo wrestling is often seen as a spectacle of brute force—massive men colliding in an explosive test of strength. It’s a ...

I experienced a level of intensity and thrill that was completely different from football or sumo wrestling — something truly ...

Hoshoryu, real name Sugarragchaa Byambasuren, became the 74th yokozuna after winning a major tournament last week.

Ultimately, Kazushi Sakuraba destroyed his perfect record by picking up a TKO win in the longest MMA fight of all time. Royce ...

During the Edo Period (1603-1868), sumo shifted from a way for samurai to train for battle to a competition between elite athletes. This is also when sumo wrestlers started to become known for their ...

One of the highest-rated sumos on earth and a Mongolian superstar are the first pair of competitors announced by USA Sumo to ...

Hakkaku (2nd from right), president of the Japan Sumo Association, attends a press conference at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 19, 2025, to announce top-division wrestlers' exhibition tour to ...

a yokozuna cannot be demoted and is expected to retire if their level of sumo decreases. Multiple wrestlers can hold the rank at any given time, but Hoshoryu will stand alone at the top after the ...

Two sumo wrestlers face off as part of an All Star Sumo event. Bank OZK Arena will host a round-robin tournament featuring ...

Ozeki Champion Hoshoryu has been recommended for promotion to sumo's top rank after winning his second grand tournament title in a three-way playoff on Sunday. The Mongolian-born wrestler also ...