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Meanwhile, in North America, the Steelers (of the NFL) just shut down (star player) Stephon Truitt for the season after a similar injury. It's a shame that sumo doesn't have the concept of "season-ending surgery."

Sumo is traditional. Traditional Chinese/Japanese medicine, including acupuncture, moxibustion, and shiatsu (which is organically Japanese) is traditional. It's also a relatively non-invasive way to activate the placebo effect.

There's a reason why it's called "Guess the Banzuke," not "Construct the Banzuke."

Takakeisho now ties for 6th, as of next basho, having returned from S1W.

Wow, what a weak and tentative tachiai in that Enho-Kotoeko match. It was as if they were both surprised that it wasn't a matta.

When he puts his mind to it, Goeido can look strong enough to make you wonder why he doesn't always put his mind to it.

But hey, he's recovered enough to defeat a powerhouse like Hattorizakura.

Hakuho bows graciously. The YDC praises Hakuho for upholding sumo tradition.

Hattorizakura wins the Jonokuchi yusho. Takayasu wins the Makuuchi yusho, with a record of 14-0-1. Both Hakuho and Kakuryu stay in for all 15 days.

Hattorizakura.

Someone who hasn't lost has to offer the incoming rikishi the chikara-mizu.

You don't have to be ill to have poor communications skills. Work in the tech industry for a few months if you don't believe me.

The biggest name in sumo.

Honestly, they're my very favourite thing.

Asanoyama is now the only rikishi (so far) to win the "We're Totally Shoving This In The Back Of A Closet And Forgetting About It After Next Year" Trophy.