Ukrainian refugee Danylo Yavhusishyn became Japan’s first sumo champion from Ukraine after a historic Kyushu tournament win.

Ukrainian sumo wrestler Danylo Yavhusishyn celebrated his promotion to the ancient Japanese sport's second-highest rank on ...

A 21-year-old Ukrainian sumo wrestler who fled the Russian invasion has won an elite-level sumo competition in Japan, where he’s been lauded for his rapid rise in the hyper-competitive sport.

Sanae Takaichi made history by becoming Japan’s first female prime minister in October. She must now decide whether she’ll ...

Sanae Takaichi made history in October when she became Japan's first woman to serve as prime minister. Now she faces another potential milestone: whether to challenge the long-standing prohibition ...

Estonian-born Baruto Kaito – known to his family as Kaido Hoovelson – rose from a small Estonian town athlete to one of Japan’s most celebrated sumo wrestlers, becoming one of only two Estonians ever ...

Sumo Supreme Megaways from Pragmatic Play brings well-fed sumo wrestlers and clanking gym weights to a bustling dojo backdrop. The game uses a 5-reel Megaways setup where each reel can hold a varying ...

It’s the calm before the stomp. This week, the Royal Albert Hall will be filled with a clay circular ring covered in a layer of sand. Over 40 Japanese juggernauts, all sporting greased-back topknots, ...

Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura has been one of the team's most reliable players in recent seasons. Given his importance in the rotation, the forward has committed to improving his game in ...

One Los Angeles Lakers role player is hopping on the trend of trying out some unconventional offseason workouts. On Monday, Lakers forward Rui Hachimura went live on Instagram to share his real-time ...