May 2022 Basho (Natsu--Summer)--DAY 9--May 16, 2022

Links to selected Basho (Tournament) Blog Posts--March 2020--Present 

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A. Video and Photo

Note: NHK videos will be available on demand until 2 weeks after the end of the Basho (Tournament). After that, they will be removed from the site. They are usually available for on demand viewing about 1 day after the matches. Note that "highlights" means complete full match video of all daily Makuuchi matches.

NHK match highlights (condensed, all matches in their entirety, the highlights are 27 minutes long).

All NHK Video Highlights from one link (latest day should be uploaded by about 12:30 am Central Daylight Time the next day, i.e. Day 9 video should by available by 12:30 the next day. It might be available before that, so check).

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Japan Sumo Association Youtube offers selected full matches on its Youtube and Website  channel. They are usually Makuuchi (Top Division) bouts, but sometimes there are Juryo (2nd Division) bouts as well. There is no commentary.

1. Terunofuji (Y1e) (5-3--6-3) v Tobizaru (M5w) (5-3--5-4) (Match Video) Terunofuji is on the left. 

2. Takakeisho (O2w) (5-3--5-4) v Wakatakakage (S1e) (3-5--4-5) (Match Video
Takakeisho is on the right.

3. Mitakeumi (O1e) (4-4--4-5) v Takanosho (M4w) (6-2--7-2) (Match Video)
Mitakeumi is on the left.

Juryo

4. Shimazuumi (J10e) (5-3--5-4) v Atamifuji (J12w) (6-2--7-2) (Match Video) Shimazuumi is on the left

Atamifuji, 19 years old, and in just his 2nd Juryo Basho after rocketing up the Banzuke [Rankings] with a 40-9 record and 2 Yusho (Championships) in his first 8 Basho, was a feature JSA video match on Days 5 and 6 (see Day links above). His win today moves him into a tie for first place with Tokushoryu (J8e), who was the surprise winner of the January 2020 Makuuchi (Top Division) Basho. He was M17w, the lowest rank in the Top Division, at the time.
 
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Chris Sumo Youtube. Chris Gould is a long time free lance Sumo journalist and videographer. His videos are shot at the venue. 


From the very first to the very last bout did we get high-octane sumo action in one of the best overall days I can remember. Here's the best of it from across the six divisions!

Matches not covered by JSA

Hoshoryu (K1e) (5-3--6-3) v Takayasu (M1e) (2-6--2-7) (Direct Link to Match Video)

Kotoeko (M7w) (4-4--4-5) v Aiyoyama (M11e) (6-2--7-2) (Direct Link to Match Video)

Chiyoshoma (M11w) (4-4--4-5) v Ichiyamamoto (M15w) (6-2--7-2) (Direct Link to Match Video)

Sadanoumi (M12w) (6-2--7-2) v Kagayaki (M17w) (3-5--3-6) (Direct Link to Match Video)

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Photos:

Nikkan Sports Day 9 Photo FeatureThere are photos of today's Makuuchi matches, with selected Rikishi quotes. (Japanese) (25 photos)

Mainichi Shimbun Day 9 photo feature (Japanese) (23 photos)

Japanese Sumo Association Twitter Feed provides a steady stream of great photos throughout the Basho. Look for the dates on the tweets for the latest ones. (Japanese)

Sumo Forum Day 8 Photo Feature: Note: these photographs are one day behind, but are certainly worth the wait. (English, from various sources) (109 photos) 

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B: Notable and Quotable:

Notable: 

Terunofuji (Y1e) used his signature Kimedashi (Arm Barring Force Out) to escort Tobizaru (M5w) off the premesis and improve his record to 6-3 today, after a long (31 seconds) battle. He is lurking in the shadows of this Basho, not nearly at his best due to the lingering effects of heel and knee injuries, but he is just one match off the four pace setters (all Maegashira--Rank and Filers). The Yokozuna has won 6 matches with 6 different Kimarite (finishing moves). 

One of the leaders, Takanosho (M4w) won his 6th consecutive match today, and has already earned a Kinboshi (Gold Star win over a Yokozuna). He is 4-1 v san'yaku (Top Rankers), and with his win over Mitakeumi (O1e) today, he has swept the three Ozeki. His average match time in those 4 wins has been 4.3 seconds. Today he won in an eye blink, 2.2 seconds. Since his most recent promotion to the Top Division (November 2019), he has reached as high as Sekiwake, and compiled a 125-96 record with one Jun-Yusho (Second Place) and two special prizes. But he slumped badly in his last two Basho, 11-19, the first dropping him to Komusubi, the second to Maegashira. His 4-11 in March was tied for his worst ever Basho. He lost 2 of his first 3 in this Basho, but has been almost untouchable since. It will be interesting to see how far he will go. His Kinboshi was his first. A Top Division Yusho would also be a first. A career first in any Division. 


For the Day: (san'yaku) 

Yokozuna: Terunofuji (Y1e)--(W) (6-3)

Ozeki: 12-15: Mitakeumi (O1e) (L) (4-5); Shodai (O1w) (W) (3-6); Takakeisho (O2w) (L) (5-4) 

Sekiwake: 9-9: Wakatakakage (S1e) (W) (4-5), Abi (S1w) (L) (5-4)

Komusubi: 11-7 Hoshoryu (K1e) (W) (6-3); Daieisho (K1w) (L) (5-4) 

Top Rankers finished 4-4 (.500) Today; In March they were 3-4 (.428). 
Top Rankers are 38-34 (.528) through Day 9. In March they were 40-29 (.580). 

Maegashira (Rank and File) were 2-2 (.500) against san'yaku today. In the Day standings Maegashira are 1-2-6 (.333--not counting ties)--against the Top Rankers. In March they were 3-2 (.600) in matches and 1-4-4 in the Day standings. (.200--not counting the tie). For the Basho they are 19-23 (.452). In March they were 18-28 (.391). One of the wins was a fusen (forfeit).

There were 12 Kimarite (finishing moves) used today, including 3 types of throws. In March there were 10, including 2 types of throws.

In Juryo (2nd Division), there were 7 Kimarite used today, including 1 type of throw. In March: 7, with 1 type of throw.
   
Fighting Time Today :

Makuuchi (Top Division) 
Average: 14.7 seconds. In March: 18.2 seconds 
Median Fighting Time: 5.5 seconds

Juryo (2nd Division) (see time-keeping caveats below)
Average: 8.3
Median:  4.4

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Quotable: 

"I'm in a good spot right now mentally. Even though I'm at 7-2, I still haven't gotten a winning record, so that's my next goal."
Takanosho (M4w), keeping his eye on the present, after his win over Mitakeumi (O1e) moved him into a tie for the lead. (Kyodo News)

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"I'm just trying to maintain my focus despite my disappointing run. I'm trying to take it day by day."
Wakatakakage (S1e), March Basho Champion (12-3), also trying to take it one day at a time, after his win over Takakeisho (O1w) moved him to 4-5.

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"I'm able to fight my sumo on the move. I can't adapt to absolutely everything someone throws at me, but I feel I'm reacting pretty well"
Sadanoumi (M12w) on his win over Kagayaki (M17w), which kept him tied for the lead at 7-2. 

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"I thought he'd reel me in by the arm but it was good I kept plowing forward. I'm good."
Ichiyamamoto (M15w) on his win over Chiyoshoma (M11w), which kept him tied for the lead at 7-2.

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C. Condensed results (20 matches--180 total)

Key: Time of Match--s=seconds; Rank; Winner; Basho Record; Finishing Move;  Rank; Loser; Basho Record

Day 9

Makuuchi (Top Division)

Partial or complete absences from this Basho

Ichinojo (M1w) 0-0-9 (Covid)
Ishiura (M16e) 0-0-9 (Neck injury)
Onosho (M5e)   2-4-3 (including 1 forfeit loss) (Broken Rib)

13.8s M16w Midorifuji (5-4)   sukuinage   J2e  Chiyonokuni (2-7)
05.8s M14e Oho (4-5)          tsukidashi  M17e Kotokuzan (1-8)
03.0s M13w Meisei (5-4)       yoritaoshi  M13e Chiyotairyu (5-4)
03.5s M12w Sadanoumi (7-2)    oshidashi   M17w Kagayaki (3-6)
04.3s M15w Ichiyamamoto (7-2) tsukidashi  M11w Chiyoshoma (4-5)
79.8s M15e Azumaryu (5-4)     hatakikomi  M9e  Kotoshoho (5-4)
04.8s M14w Yutakayama (4-5)   okuridashi  M8w  Terutsuyoshi (2-7)
54.9s M8e  Shimanoumi (5-4)   tsukiotoshi M12e Myogiryu (4-5)
08.4s M11e Aoiyama (7-2)      kotenage    M7w  Kotoeko (4-5)
06.9s M7e  Takarafuji (1-8)   yorikiri    M10w Nishikigi (4-5)

35.7s M9w  Tochinoshin (5-4)  abisetaoshi M6w  Wakamotoharu (5-4)
02.9s M6e  Ura (6-3)          oshidashi   M10e Okinoumi (4-5)
04.2s M4e  Endo (4-5)         oshidashi   M3w  Tamawashi (6-3)
04.2s M2w  Kotonowaka (5-4)   tsukiotoshi M3e  Hokutofuji (2-7)
09.6s M2e  Kiribayama (6-3)   oshidashi   K1w  Daieisho (5-4)
05.1s K1e  Hoshoryu (6-3)     tottari     M1e  Takayasu (2-7)
03.3s O1w  Shodai (3-6)       oshidashi   S1w  Abi (5-4)
02.2s M4w  Takanosho (7-2)    yorikiri    O1e  Mitakeumi (4-5)
11.1s S1e  Wakatakakage (4-5) hatakikomi  O2w  Takakeisho (5-4)
30.9s Y1e  Terunofuji (6-3)   kimedashi   M5w  Tobizaru (5-4)

Source: Sumo Reference (text results) and Nikkansports.com length of bouts data (see result sources below) 

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Juryo (Second Division--13 matches--123 total)

Partial or complete absences from this Basho

Kitanowaka (J5e) 1-5-3 (including 1 forfeit loss) (Thigh tendon injury)

04.2s J13w Tochimaru (6-3)    tsukidashi       J11w Daishomaru (2-7)
04.6s J11e Hiradoumi (6-3)    yorikiri         J12e Shohozan (3-6)
02.8s J13e Chiyoarashi (3-6)  oshitaoshi       J10w Bushozan (3-6)
14.3s J12w Atamifuji (7-2)    yorikiri         J10e Shimazuumi (5-4)
03.1s J14e Takakento (5-4)    oshidashi        J9e  Kaisho (4-5)       
04.9s J8w  Asanowaka (6-3)    okuridashi       J14w Churanoumi (5-4)
03.0s J4w  Tohakuryu (5-4)    oshidashi        J6w  Nishikifuji (6-3)

34.1s J4e  Akua (3-6)         yorikiri         J9w  Kaisei (2-7)
02.1s J8e  Tokushoryu (7-2)   hikiotoshi       J3w  Ryuden (6-3)
03.5s J3e  Mitoryu (4-5)      yorikiri         J7w  Yago (2-7)
21.4s J7e  Enho (4-5)         shitatedashinage J2w  Tsurugisho (6-3)
04.4s J1w  Hidenoumi (5-4)    oshidashi        J5w  Daishoho (5-4)
05.7s J6e  Daiamami (6-3)     yorikiri         J1e  Chiyomaru (5-4)

Source: Sumo Reference (text results) and my own calculation of times using a stop watch app. (unofficial to say the least)

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D. Kimarite (Finishing Moves)

D 1. Makuuchi (Top Division) Finishing Moves (20 matches--180 Total) 

Note: finishing move links below link to short NHK videos demonstrating the technique. Source: Sumo Reference Bout Query--D9All (Note: the query is for wins only)

12 Finishing Moves Today, 24 Total (including 1 non-technique--losing technique, and 1 fusen [forfeit])

Frontal Push Out (Oshidashi).................5(50)
Slap Down (Hatakikomi).......................2(14)
Frontal Thrust Out (Tsukidashi)..............2(10)
Thrust Down (Tsukiotoshi)....................2(16)
Frontal Force Out (Yorikiri).................2(31)
Backward Force Down (Abisetaoshi)............1(1)
Arm Barring Force Out (Kimedashi)............1(1)
Arm Lock Throw (Kotenage)....................1(8)
Rear Push Out (Okuridashi)...................1(8)
Beltless Arm Throw (Sukuinage)...............1(2)
Arm Bar Throw (Tottari)......................1(2)
Frontal Crush Out (Yoritaoshi)...............1(4)

Totals for Basho

Hand Pull Down (Hikiotoshi)..................6
Frontal Push Down (Oshitaoshi)...............6
Under Shoulder Swing Down (Katasukashi)......4
Under Arm Throw (Shitatenage)................4
Over Arm Throw (Uwatenage)...................4
Pulling Over Arm Throw (Uwatedashinage)......3
Arm Barring Force Down (Kimetaoshi)..........1
Twisting Backward Knee Trip (Kirikaeshi).....1
Pulling Under Arm Throw (Shitatedashinage)...1
Two Handed Head Twist Down (Tokkurinage).....1

Non-Technique (Losing Technique)

Hand Touch Down (Tsukite)....................1

Fusen........................................1

Out 12(104), Down 8(74); Non (Losing)0(1), Fusen 0(1) 

Frontal 10(89), Backward 1(1), Bar 1(2), Barring 1(2), Beltless 1(2), Lock 1(7), Rear 1(8), Pulling 0(4), Two Handed 0(1), Twisting Backward 0(1)

Push 6(64), Force 4(34), Thrust 4(26), Throw 3(24), Slap 2(14), Crush 1(4), Pull 0(6), Swing 0(4), Trip 0(1), Twist 0(1)

Under 0(8), Over 0(6) 
Arm 4(26), Hand 0(6), Head 0(1), Knee 0(1)Shoulder 0(4)  

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D 2. Juryo (Second Division) Finishing Moves (13 matches--123 Total) 
Source: Sumo Reference Bout Query--D9All (Note: the query is for wins only) 

7 Finishing Moves Today, 17 Total (including 1 fusen [forfeit])

Frontal Force Out (Yorikiri).................5(35)
Frontal Push Out (Oshidashi).................3(26)
Hand Pull Down (Hikiotoshi)..................1(8)
Rear Push Out (Okuridashi)...................1(3)
Frontal Push Down (Oshitaoshi)...............1(6)
Pulling Under Arm Throw (Shitatedashinage)...1(4)
Frontal Thrust Out (Tsukidashi)..............1(5)

Totals for Basho

Slap Down (Hatakikomi).......................11
Beltless Arm Throw (Sukuinage)...............6
Thrust Down (Tsukiotoshi)....................6
Frontal Crush Out (Yoritaoshi)...............5
Pulling Over Arm Throw (Uwatedashinage)......2
Over Arm Throw (Uwatenage)...................2
Under Shoulder Swing Down (Katasukashi)......1
Twisting Under Arm Throw (Shitatehineri).....1
Thigh Grabbing Push Down (Watashikomi).......1

Fusen........................................1


Out 10(74), Down 3(48), Fusen 0(1) 
Frontal 10(76), Pulling 1(5), Rear 1(3), Beltless 0(6), Grabbing 0(1), Twisting 0(1)

Force 5(35), Push 5(36), Pull 1(8), Throw 1(15), Thrust 1(11), Crush 0(5), Slap 0(11), Swing 0(1) 

Under 0(5), Over 1(4)
Arm 1(15), Hand 1(8), Shoulder 0(1), Thigh 0(1)  

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E. Match Time

Makuuchi (Top Division)

Day 9 (20 matches) 

Total Time: 4 minutes 54.4 seconds (294.4) 
Longest Match: 79.8 s (Azumaryu v Kotoshoho)
Shortest Match: 2.2 s (Takanosho v Mitakeumi [3])
Average (20 matches): 14.7 s
Median (20 matches): 5.5 s

Total (179 Matches)
Total Time: 35 minutes 14.6 seconds (2114.6)
Longest Match: 123.8 (Chiyoshoma v Takarafuji) (Day 8)
Shortest Match: 0.8 s (Mitakeumi v Hokutofuji) (Day 6)
Average (179 matches): 11.8 s
Median (179 matches): 6.6 s

Daily Total Average: (9.9, 9.3, 9.7, 9.6, 10.1,10.3, 10.9, 11.4, 11.8) 
Daily Total Median (6.1, 6.2, 7.0, 7.0, 6.9, 7.0, 6.9, 6.7, 6.6)

Time/Matches Day 9(cumulative)

0-4.9 seconds:        9 (67)  
5-9.9 seconds:        5 (56)    
10-19.9 seconds:      2 (28)
20-29.9 seconds:      0 (15)
30-39.9 seconds:      2 (7)
40-49.9 seconds:      0 (1)
50-59.9 seconds:      1 (1)
70-79.9 seconds:      1 (2)
100-109.9 seconds:    0 (1)
120-129.9 seconds:    0 (1) 

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Juryo (2nd Division) Match Time (Estimates--I used a stop watch app.)

Day 9 (13 matches) 

Total Time: 1 minute 48.1 seconds (108.1)
Longest Match: 34.1 s (Akua v Kaisei)
Shortest Match: 2.1 s (Tokushoryu v Ryuden[3])
Average (13 matches): 8.3 s
Median (13 matches): 4.4 s

Total (122 Matches)
Total Time:  19 minutes, 47.3 seconds (1187.3) 
Longest Match: 55.6 s (Takakento v Shohozan) (Day 5)
Shortest Match:  0.5 s (Chiyoarashi v Shimazuumi) (Day 5)
Average (122 matches): 9.7s
Median (122 matches): 6.6 s

Daily Total Average: (9.0, 10.6, 9.8, 10.2, 10.8, 10.8, 10.2, 9.9, 9.7) 
Daily Total Median (7.2, 7.5, 7.2, 5.6, 7.4, 7.6, 7.3, 7.3, 6.6)

Time/Matches Day 9(cumulative)

0-4.9 seconds:        9 (52)  
5-9.9 seconds:        1 (34)    
10-19.9 seconds:      1 (21)
20-29.9 seconds:      1 (7)
30-39.9 seconds       1 (7)
50-59.9 seconds       0 (1)

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F. Kachi-koshi/Make-koshi (8 or more wins--promotion in rank/8 or more losses--demotion)  

Key: Basho Day on which the minimum record was achieved; Rikishi; Rank; Current Record 

Makuuchi (Top Division)

Kachi-Koshi

Day 8: None

Day 9: None

Make-Koshi

Day 8: Takarafuji (M7e) 1-8; Ichinojo (M1w) 0-0-15; Onosho (M5e) 2-4-9 (including 1 forfeit loss); Ishiura (M16e) 0-0-15

Day 9: Kotokuzan (M17e) 1-8

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Juryo (2nd Division)

Kachi-Koshi

Day 8: None

Day 9: None

Make-Koshi

Day 8: Kitanowaka (J5e) 1-5-9 (including 1 forfeit loss)

Day 9: None

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G1. Top Rank Wins (san'yaku--Yokozuna, Ozeki, Sekiwake, Komusubi)
G2. Maegashira v san'yaku Standings (Rank and File [M1-18] v san'yaku [Yokozuna, Ozeki, Sekiwake, Komusubi])
G3. Rookies--There are no Rookies in this Basho
G4. Juryo Substitute Standings

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G1. Top Rank Wins 

Makuuchi (Top Division)

6-3: Terunofuji (Y1e); Hoshoryu (K1e)

5-4: Takakeisho (O2w); Abi (S1w); Daieisho  (K1w)

4-5: Mitakeumi (O1e); Wakatakakage (S1e)

3-6: Shodai (O1w)

Day 9: 38-34 (.528)
Day 8: 34-30 (.531)
Day 7: 30-26 (.536)
Day 6: 26-22 (.542)
Day 5: 22-18 (.550)
Day 4: 18-14 (.563)
Day 3: 12-12 (.500)
Day 2: 7-9 (.437)
Day 1: 3-5 (.375)

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Juryo (Second Division) (Top 10 wins--J1-J5) 

*Demoted from Top Division after March Basho 

6-3: Tsurugisho (J2w); Ryuden (J3w) (including 1 fusen [forfeit] win) 

5-4: Chiyomaru* (J1e--M13e); Hidenoumi (J1w); Tohakuryu (J4w); Daishoho (J5w) 

4-5: Mitoryu (J3e)

3-6: Akua(J4e--M15e)    
 
2-7: Chiyonokuni* (J2e--M13w);  

1-5-9: Kitanowaka (J5e) (including 1 fusen [forfeit] loss)

Day 9: 42-45-9 (.483)
Day 8: 38-40-9 (.487)
Day 7: 34-34-9 (.500)
Day 6: 29-31 (.483)
Day 5: 24-26 (.480)
Day 4: 18-22 (.450)
Day 3: 14-16 (.467)
Day 2: 9-11 (.450)
Day 1: 5-5 (.500)

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G2. Maegashira v san'yaku (defined as Komusubi, Sekiwake, Ozeki, and Yokozuna for these purposes) 

Day 9

*=Kinboshi--Gold Star Win over Yokozuna
#f=fusen (forfeit)

Kotonowaka  (M2w)   0-0(4-1)
Tamawashi*  (M3w)   0-0(4-1)
Takanosho*  (M4w)   1-0(4-1)
Kiribayama  (M2e)   1-0(3-3)
Endo        (M4e)   0-0(2-4)
Hokutofuji  (M3e)   0-0(1-5)
Takayasu    (M1e)   0-1(1-6)
Onosho      (M5e)   0-0(0-1)
Tobizaru    (M5w)   0-1(0-1)

Win and Loss by Days 
Maegashira 1-2-6, san'yaku 2-1-6

Day 9 Total  19--23 (.452)
Day 8 Total  17--21 (.447)
Day 7 Total  15--19 (.441)
Day 6 Total  13--17 (.433)
Day 5 Total  11--15 (.423)
Day 4 Total   9--13 (.409)
Day 3 Total   9---9 (.500) 
Day 2 Total   7---5 (.583)
Day 1 Total   4---2 (.667)

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G4. Juryo Substitute Standings

Day 1-6: There were no Juryo Substitutes
Day 7: Chiyomaru (J1e) (1-0, 5-2) defeated Kagayaki (M17w) (3-4)
Day 8: Kotokuzan (M17e) (1-7) defeated Hidenoumi (J1w) (0-1, 4-4)
Day 9: Midorifuji (M16w (5-4) defeated Chiyonukuni (J2e) (0-1, 2-7)

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H. Results

Day 9: May 16: (Sumo Reference)--includes Standings--see left side of the page
Sekitori  Basho Cumulative Win-Loss Matrix (Makuuchi and Juryo--all salaried rikishi)

Day 9: Time of Each Match: (nikkansports.com) (in Japanese,use Google Translate) Matches are in order from lowest rank to highest. (Note: there is no time listed for this match (see above).

Day 9 Heya Watch (wins by Stable) Cumulative daily; all Divisions added together (source: sumoforum.net Natsu Heya Watch thread) 

Day 9 KenshoTerunofuji (Y1e) won and added 23 and remains in 1st place with 151 envelopes. Daieisho (K1w) lost but remains in 2nd place with 75. Mitakeumi lost but remains  in 3rd place with 60.
  
Absent rikishi information (Japanese Sumo Association)

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I. Articles:


Kyodo News 


Nikkansports.com carries the most exhaustive coverage of Sumo that I have seen. It publisles about the Basho.

All coverage is in Japanese and can be accessed from the Nikkan Sports News Page. It can be easily (if not well) translated by Google Translate browser for seamless "translation." 
Or try
Deepl Translate: Cut and Paste Stories into the Translate Box

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