In a shocking turn of events that nobody could see coming, it was indeed way too early for that kind of talk.

#HaruBasho2026
#Sumo
#Sumosky

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And at the end of #HaruBasho2026 Day 9, the leaderboard is Kirishima, Kotoshoho, Gonoyama, Hoshoryu and Takanosho.

Just as everybody predicted. 🤣

The most telling sign that the March basho is once again the crazy one? How much I had to fight with autocorrect to get those names right.

#SumoSky

Aonishki doesn't look injured, but something is definitely wrong this basho.

Either that or a whole bunch of people suddenly got a lot better at sumo.

#HaruBasho2026
#SumoSky

Man, Hosh is ON IT this basho #sumo #SumoSky

今日は中日です。
#大相撲 #春場所 #SumoSky

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My Dr. Strange, only one chance, "Tony, there was no other way" for Aonishiki to make Yokozuna this tournament:

- Rip off nine strong wins in a row, starting today.
- Beat Hoshoryu twice in the final three days, including a playoff.
- Be super freaking chill the whole time.

#sumo
#sumosky

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Why yes, I WOULD like a Takayasu - Takanosho playoff to settle the Cup, thanks for asking #HaruBasho2026! 😇

#Sumo
#JapanGrandSumo
#SumoSky

What time does the NHK Grand Sumo Highlights show go up for USA viewers? Is there a better way to watch? I hate waiting until it’s been over for 12 hours and having to avoid spoilers all day

Help me out here #sumosky

#sumo
#harubasho
#roperun

Find someone who loves you as much as Onosato loves a doomed step-back slap-down attempt. 😐⭐

#HaruBasho2026
#SumoSky

Enho on the broken freakin' ankle looking like nothing's even wrong? Holy moly #sumo #SumoSky

Sumo starts up again tonight let's gooooooooooooooooooooo

I heard Enho has a really badly broken ankle though? How did that happen? Did he break it in January? #sumo #SumoSky

29-Year-Old Wrestler Worries Fans With Heart Condition Announcement He's a fan favorite in Japan.

Very bummed for Midorifuji. The report says that he's having a heart condition treated, so I hope it's a minor ablation. If it's something like atrial flutter, they can often go home the same day feeling WAY better with a regular heart rhythm.

#sumo
#sumosky

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Happy banzuke day to those who celebrate #sumo #SumoSky

Enho at Ms4e, he's sooooo close - doesn't he just need one more basho in the salaried ranks to qualify for elder stock, or something?

the Yokozuna Council has gotten burned recently rushing to promotion. Hoshoryu still hasn't won a basho as Yk. Neither has maintained consistent dominance. Will the Council be reluctant to put the crown on a 21 year old Ukranian? If they don't, does his future success embarrass them?
#sumo
#sumosky

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It's so nice to have some exciting sumo action. Aonishki is having a legendary start to a career, and there's drama around practically every Makuuchi wrestler. I can't wait until the Osaka basho begins next week!

#sumo
#sumosky

Onosato going 10-5 with one working arm is pretty fucking scary if you're anyone not named Onosato though #sumo #SumoSky

Aonishiki gang rise up!!

If Hosh and Onosato stay hurt we could definitely have 3 yokozuna by May, that'd be wild #sumo #SumoSky

(Okay going back to lurk mode, stay safe out there)

Pink macaron this time!

#大相撲　#初場所2026　
#SumoSky #JanuaryBasho

Day 11: Onosato very noticeably took the tachi-ai on only his right shoulder, twisting his left one entirely out of the way. The injury must really be causing him more discomfort than his 7-4 indicates.

#HatsuBasho
#Sumo
#SumoSky

Tired: waiting on the sidewalk to see the yokozuna arrive

Wired: going inside and getting a selfie with the mascot

#hatsubasho2026 #sumo #sumosky

ENHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO #sumo #SumoSky

Oh yeah, it's almost time for the first basho of the year! #sumosky

the more I look at that henka by WTK on Aonishiki the more it looks like a "man, fuck you for getting ozeki and not me" kinda henka lol #sumo #sumosky

Recently started getting into Sumo again and excited to see the beginnings of expansions to include women and girls in the sport, championed by retired Yokozuna Hakuho no less! #sumosky #sportsky

shishi must be fuming #sumo #sumosky

AONISHKI!!!

AONISHKI!!!

AONISHKI!!!

#KyushuBasho2025
#SumoSky
#Sumo

and not just lose, just straight up get bullied by Aonishiki, Hoss is becoming a stepping stone for a yokozuna argument for Ao already and Hoss gotta solve Ao real quick or that streak against Hoss is gonna look -real- good on paper once Ao's ozeki. #sumo #sumosky

you know is this kinda WTK's fault if he hadn't henka-ed Aonishiki, we wouldn't have had this playoff, Ao would have won outright. #sumo #sumosky

I thought Hoss would have figured out Aonishiki by now, losing 3 in a row is crazy against someone, but Hoss showed he has ZERO answer for Aonishiki at this point in time. Will he, of course he will, but now ain't it. Next basho probably ain't gonna be it, either. #sumo #sumosky

#sumo #sumosky