I can't even begin to tell you how CRUSHED I man at what happened... Just can't.

I mean, we can't have nice things ever again.

The remarkable has happened. Takerufuji injured his foot on Day 14 and was taken to the dressing room on a wheelchair. Still not clear as to the exact diagnosis (an Achilles tear?!!) but the dude made it back for Senshuraku...

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240324/p2g/00m/0sp/026000c

The additional drama will enhance the legend. We were there: We actually saw history.

Good piece on the newly christened Kotozakura in the Japan Times. I do remember his grandfather as a journeyman Ozeki who suddenly received a thunderbolt from the gods and rose to Yokozuna. I truly hope the seemingly obligatory act of adopting the namesake does not become a jinx or burden.

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/05/02/sumo/kotozakura-legacy-new-ozeki/

The Natsu basho begins this weekend!

IN: Terunofuji!

OUT: Asanoyama, Takerufuji 🙁