Japanese sumo wrestler Onosato is aiming for the sport's top spot of yokozuna -- or grand champion -- after clinching the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament.

The popularity of traditional Japanese sumo has seen a welcome rise in Ukraine since Russia launched its full-scale invasion ...

With a powerful 192-centimeter, 183-kilogram frame and an attacking brand of sumo, Onosato has commanded the spotlight since making his top-division debut in January 2024. His three Emperor's Cups tie ...

Ozeki Onosato regained a share of the lead Saturday at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament by defeating sekiwake Daieisho after overnigh ...

A remote island in western Japan is a spiritual home for sumo wrestling. For hundreds of years, a competition in Shimane Prefecture's Okinoshima town has honored a local deity. Among more than 200 ...

Los Angeles Rams defensive back Quentin Lake is having a blast in Japan. The 26-year-old already met up with Los Angeles Dodgers manage Dave Roberts and now is trying out sumo wrestling and swordplay ...

The restaurant is hard to miss, what with its exterior decorated with images of sumo wrestlers, called rikishi in Japanese. Things are even more unique in the interior, with the center of the ...

Now known by his Japanese ring name, Aonishiki Arata, the Ukrainian wrestler won promotion to sumo’s highest level when he ended the New Year’s tournament in Tokyo with 12 wins and just three losses.