Onosato, 24, is the first Japanese sumo wrestler to achieve the rank of yokozuna, or grand champion, in years, and he's vowed not to "disgrace the title." ...

Top-tier sumo wrestling will make a rare appearance in London for the first time in three decades – and for the second time ever outside of Japan in the sport’s 1,500-year history.

Sumo wrestling from Japan is among the world’s oldest sports, dating back at least 1,500 years. The rules are simple: square off with an opponent, in a ring lined with sand, then try to push the other ...

London will host just the second-ever professional Sumo wrestling event outside of Japan next October. The Grand Sumo Tournament will take place at the Royal Albert Hall in partnership with the ...

Sumo wrestling legend Akebono has died at the age of 54. REUTERS “I had to tend to personal matters that needed to be done prior to publicly announcing my husband’s death,” she said.

Featured photo: David Shih and Scott Keiji Takeda in SUMO at The Public Theater. Photo by Joan Marcus. Sumo is brutal on the ...

Rob O'Neill has set up his own sumo wrestling club in Aylesbury - now he's off to compete at the World Championships.

Kabuto Sumo brings wrestling thrills to tabletop gaming. A unique board game that’s one part Sumo wrestling, one part A Bug’s Life, and one part Jenga. by Clayton Ashley. May 6, 2023, 6:00 PM UTC ...

Netflix will give a May launch to “Sanctuary,” an eight-episode sports drama series set in the specialized world of Japanese sumo wrestling.. Produced by the Slowtide company for the streamer ...

Top-tier sumo wrestling will make a rare appearance in London for the first time in three decades – and for the second time ever outside of Japan in the sport’s 1,500-year history.