Sumo Spring Grand Sumo: Onosato takes his 3rd Emperor's Cup in Osaka

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After a truly exciting two-week Haru-no-basho in Osaka, shinozeki Onosato took his third title in a grand sumo tournament last Sunday, defeating surprisingly strong veteran Takayasu. Also unexpectedly successful were the two rikishi from Ukraine, rookie Aonishiki (No. 15 maegashira, 11:4) and Shishi (No. 13 maegashira, 9:6).

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Ozeki Onosato clinched his third career Emperor's Cup with a championship-deciding playoff victory over rank-and-file opponent Takayasu at Sunday's Spring Grand Sumo Tournament. The 24-year-old Onosato and 35-year-old No. 4 maegashira Takayasu finished the scheduled component of the 15-day competition deadlocked at 12-3 after coming into the final day as joint leaders. Lower-ranked maegashira Churanoumi, Aonishiki and Tokihayate started the day one win back on the leaderboard at Edion Arena Osaka.

Sumo: Onosato clinches title with playoff win against Takayasu - The Mainichi

OSAKA (Kyodo) -- Ozeki Onosato clinched his third career Emperor's Cup with a championship-deciding playoff victory over rank-and-file opponent Takaya

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Onosato has again proven that he's yokozuna material:

Ozeki Onosato on doorstep of yokozuna promotion after latest title

The Nishonoseki stable star was the class of the field once again in Kansai.

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