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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?

I can only assume that if it was a concussion then they would have to admit there wasn't enough governance yesterday. And they are not lying just declaring injuries worsened during the basho.

It probably is. The injuries mentioned were the ones troubling him before the basho.

Algorithm for betting on sumo............straight to the poor house.

Memorial will be June 2nd St. Andrews Church in Tokyo 10.00 -11.00.

In fairness to him his vision of Ryden's legs was blocked by Ikioi's body so he was looking at the foot of Ikioi which went down before Ryuden's elbow. Unfortunately he got it wrong as the leg down first was the difference but they have to select one way or the other as you know.

Prsident of sports div at Aoyama University is encouraging him to run for politics

NHK World will show 50 mins of Day 8 this basho.

Announcement regarding funeral for Doreen Simmons Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, It is with regret that we share the news that our beloved sister, Doreen Simmons, passed away on Monday, April 23rd, at 85 years of age. There will be a full Anglican funeral service at St. Alban's on Saturday, April 28th, at 1.30 PM. A memorial service is also planned for a date yet to be decided. This was posted by the church. All reports are that it is a private service with the memorial to be a public event.

Confirmed. Others may know service information.

Last one directyoutube.com/watch?v=EK7v0839fWw

Not quite but sounds like a good story. Chiyo turned and came back into the fight only to finish on his face on the dohyo.

In private some have expressed their dislike.

Me too. And to say that it prompted rikishi to start is doubtful as many have expressed the opposite. Either someone has said something to the gyoji or a personal something in his life has him perform a complete transformation.

Death by salt.

Is this the twin being noticed for his poor attitude when losing, not bowing correctly or not at all?