Still, Varela told The Associated Press he was certain the wrestler wasn't at fault for several refusals on the 10th barrier Tuesday night. "I think this is an artificial discussion," he said ...

Sumo wrestler Shobushi at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on February 11, 2018. Shobushi died age 28 on May 13, 2020 due to multiple organ failure caused by COVID-19. Photo by Kyodo News/Getty Images ...

Several pairings in the early stages of Tuesday’s individual qualifying stopped short near the sumo wrestler, who was positioned next to the 10th obstacle on the 14-jump course. The hurdle was ...

In a Sao Paulo sumo gym, the only purpose-built sumo training facility outside Japan, Brazil's elite female wrestling team is challenging a combat sport that traditionally bans women. They're not ...