Onosato, 24, is the first Japanese sumo wrestler to achieve the rank of yokozuna, or grand champion, in years, and he's vowed not to "disgrace the title." ...

Ozeki Kotozakura resumed wrestling practice Friday in preparation for next month's Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament, emphasizin ...

The Japan Sumo Association launched a new era in the sport on May 28, making Onosato's promotion official to the highest rank as the 75th yokozuna. And just as he vowed to be the best when ...

Newly promoted yokozuna Onosato performed his first ring-entering ceremony at Tokyo’s Meiji Jingu shrine, but did so indoors ...

Sumo crowned a new grand champion in record time on Wednesday as Onosato became the fastest to attain the exalted rank of yokozuna in the Japanese sport's modern era.

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Onosato was promoted to sumo's highest rank of yokozuna on Wednesday, attaining the honor at a record pace after competing in just 13 professional tournaments. The 24-year-old ...

Sumo crowned a new grand champion in record time on Wednesday as Onosato became the fastest to attain the exalted rank of yokozuna in the Japanese sport's modern era. The 24-year-old's elevation ...