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Im not sure the Giants could get a victory in an intersquad game.
December 3, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Im not sure the Giants could get a victory in an intersquad game.
Just hope that Moreno doesn’t sign any of them to a long-term contract.
December 2, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Just hope that Moreno doesn’t sign any of them to a long-term contract.
In the real basho Hoshoryu holds a 10-1 edge.
December 2, 2025 at 9:32 PM
In the real basho Hoshoryu holds a 10-1 edge.
It doesn’t quite wash away the memories of his 4-11 in Kyushu though,
December 2, 2025 at 9:30 PM
It doesn’t quite wash away the memories of his 4-11 in Kyushu though,
As you know, when a President’s approval ratings go into the crapper he tends to make more trips overseas. Abe certainly schooled her in how to flatter Trump, so a return visit wouldn’t surprise me.
December 2, 2025 at 4:54 PM
As you know, when a President’s approval ratings go into the crapper he tends to make more trips overseas. Abe certainly schooled her in how to flatter Trump, so a return visit wouldn’t surprise me.
It probably depends on the ozeki. I think Takakeisho felt an intense amount of pressure throughout his ozeki career, but for most of them I think you are spot on.
December 2, 2025 at 3:50 AM
It probably depends on the ozeki. I think Takakeisho felt an intense amount of pressure throughout his ozeki career, but for most of them I think you are spot on.
Yes, sadly I’m aware of her political proclivities. When Trump’s poll numbers drop even lower maybe she’ll invite him to attend a second senshuraku.
December 2, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Yes, sadly I’m aware of her political proclivities. When Trump’s poll numbers drop even lower maybe she’ll invite him to attend a second senshuraku.
Real women aren’t allowed in the dohyo unless they are stepping on some covering, right? Maybe a female pm will help the JSA reconsider that rule. (Pause for laughter….)
December 2, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Real women aren’t allowed in the dohyo unless they are stepping on some covering, right? Maybe a female pm will help the JSA reconsider that rule. (Pause for laughter….)
Well, each position enjoys privileges. The ozeki can remain in position with only three 8-7s a year, but the yokozana can miss multiple consecutive basho and go “kyujo” when they suck. Most yokozuna last in their position considerably longer than most ozeki in theirs.
December 2, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Well, each position enjoys privileges. The ozeki can remain in position with only three 8-7s a year, but the yokozana can miss multiple consecutive basho and go “kyujo” when they suck. Most yokozuna last in their position considerably longer than most ozeki in theirs.
I will be there with bells on. Except for the bells.
December 1, 2025 at 10:55 PM
I will be there with bells on. Except for the bells.
Women in sumo? What’s next, proper health care? Impartial judges?
December 1, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Women in sumo? What’s next, proper health care? Impartial judges?
There’s little surprise that brutal and illegal orders were issued. And Trump will almost certainly pardon anyone charged or found guilty. This is what happens when a felon becomes president.
December 1, 2025 at 10:11 PM
There’s little surprise that brutal and illegal orders were issued. And Trump will almost certainly pardon anyone charged or found guilty. This is what happens when a felon becomes president.
8-7 three times a year - how sweet it is!
December 1, 2025 at 7:25 PM
8-7 three times a year - how sweet it is!
Based on this year’s basho, is there reason to believe Kotozakura ould display the skills expected of an ozeki if he was participating?
December 1, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Based on this year’s basho, is there reason to believe Kotozakura ould display the skills expected of an ozeki if he was participating?
Synchronicity is achieved: a bad person has become a bad quarterback. Again.
December 1, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Synchronicity is achieved: a bad person has become a bad quarterback. Again.
The two Hawaiians who made yokozuna were also quite heavy. Konishiki was one of those 50/50 cases. Maybe, as he thought, he was denied promotion because he wasn’t Japanese, but 12-3 followed by a 13-2 yusho is borderline.
November 30, 2025 at 10:39 PM
The two Hawaiians who made yokozuna were also quite heavy. Konishiki was one of those 50/50 cases. Maybe, as he thought, he was denied promotion because he wasn’t Japanese, but 12-3 followed by a 13-2 yusho is borderline.
Im not sure there really is a way to remove them before the election: they are elected by the conference for a 2 year term.
November 30, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Im not sure there really is a way to remove them before the election: they are elected by the conference for a 2 year term.
It’s a very difficult moment, but neither Democratic leader has measured up to it and both should be replaced after the 2026 elections.
November 30, 2025 at 4:44 PM
It’s a very difficult moment, but neither Democratic leader has measured up to it and both should be replaced after the 2026 elections.
I thought Kirishima would have a good basho. I wasn’t expecting him to get to 11 wins, although it was the third time this year he’s gotten 11. Now the question is can he do that three times in a row? As you know, that’s tough to do.
November 30, 2025 at 6:10 AM
I thought Kirishima would have a good basho. I wasn’t expecting him to get to 11 wins, although it was the third time this year he’s gotten 11. Now the question is can he do that three times in a row? As you know, that’s tough to do.
Weren’t the Hawaiian sanyaku the last super heavy rikishi at the top?
November 30, 2025 at 6:08 AM
Weren’t the Hawaiian sanyaku the last super heavy rikishi at the top?
I watched sumo from an Abema feed. Wakanohana’s teenactments are always entertaining, and I have great respect for him for saying one of the best days of his life was when he cut ties with the JSA.
November 30, 2025 at 2:50 AM
I watched sumo from an Abema feed. Wakanohana’s teenactments are always entertaining, and I have great respect for him for saying one of the best days of his life was when he cut ties with the JSA.
Color me dubious: regaining ozeki after losing it is very rare, at least if one doesn’t count the automatic 10 win repromotion available the basho after losing the rank. But Kirishima is still under 30 and has a supportive oyakata, so we’ll see.
November 30, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Color me dubious: regaining ozeki after losing it is very rare, at least if one doesn’t count the automatic 10 win repromotion available the basho after losing the rank. But Kirishima is still under 30 and has a supportive oyakata, so we’ll see.
One of the worst signings in a long list of Angels regrettable long-term contracts.
November 28, 2025 at 5:37 PM
One of the worst signings in a long list of Angels regrettable long-term contracts.
More like Buffalo wings, Springsteen.
November 28, 2025 at 1:35 AM
More like Buffalo wings, Springsteen.
Shades of Aoiyama. Unpleasant shades.
November 27, 2025 at 4:47 AM
Shades of Aoiyama. Unpleasant shades.