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I see there were no Yokozuna back in 1992 at one stage on the banzuke but you confuse me. Surely the last time there were no Yokozuna competing(other than last year) was when Asashoryu went kyujo in 2006.

Yes sorry I meant back in the day as opposed to recently. Would it have been when Asashoryu was sole Yokozuna or have there been other tournaments since 2006 where no Yokozuna were competing?

When was the last time no Yokozuna remained in the tourney?

Kise kyujo. Announced outside Kyushu heya.

News just released

14 then Taiho 8. Mazing.

They will find a sansho winner. If Yoshikaze wins he could be a consideration. Never been a basho afaik where there was not at last one awarded.

Anyone thought monii was due Shodai vs Chiyotairyu?

Gee this yaocho bent is infesting this forum. Thank goodness there are many long time respected watches of sumo out weighing these trolls.

Can someone tell me what record Kisenosato has against opponents head to head first time?

17.10

He wanted to return last basho.

Believe he picked up a Nagoya cough, that is all.

What does this mean?

They do have judges viwing replay in booth. I think you will find Japanese press tomorrow will say torinaoshi was the right call.

What is the thinking having Mitakeumi fight ozeki day 12 and possibly day 13. Any thoughts?

You are not serious?

A large % of the Nagoya Basho is sponsored by a newspaper so they like it where it is. Hotter for longer was the forecast a few weeks ago and while it is usually hot for the July basho not as hot and for as long as this time.

What does this mean?

Really? You may want to talk to US citizens who currently pay taxes in two countries. It is based on what you earn that dictates the paying or not.

I will be interested in the injury spin. Harumafuji at least stayed in when he was sole Yok and that turned out pretty good.

Whilst I cannot disagree with that possibility I believe his goal is to get 1000 wins as a makunouchi performer, anything beyond looks difficult. We may have only 1 Yokozuna next year. Unless Tochinoshin makes a run this time next year could be no Yokozuna.

Early 20th birthday present.

Ikioi has announced wedding bells October 11th with 24 yr old pro golfer Mamiko Higa. Bought her a $100,000 engagement ring.

Was there not the ozeki Baruto and Chiyotaikai bout which looked suspicious in execution by Baruto who seemed to be doing Chiyo a favor?