Hoshoryu, real name Sugarragchaa Byambasuren, became the 74th yokozuna after winning a major tournament last week.

The death of a young diabetic sumo wrestler in May has reignited fears over the health of professional athletes in the sport, which is seeing heavier and heavier wrestlers. Shobushi, a rikishi in ...

which offers a one-stop service for renting out retired rikishi professional sumo wrestlers. The agency, operated by Sirius Ltd., helps cast retired rikishi in films, TV dramas and commercials.

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Tokyo: Drums thundered and priests chanted as sumo s newest grand champion strode onto the public stage Friday in a ceremony ...

Tokyo: Drums thundered and priests chanted as sumo's newest ... being presented with a white rope belt ceremonially worn by yokozuna, which was hand-twisted by wrestlers the previous day.

While WWE superstars get ready to wow the crowds this weekend in downtown Indianapolis, local professional wrestler are hoping to earn a shot in the big leagues. The White River Wrestling Academy ...