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Going over the news from the last couple of weeks, promotions, demotions, and a new kid to look out for who's making waves in the shallow end of the banzuke.

With the yuusho locked down, now it's a contest of placements and special prizes. And can Aonishiki keep himself from setting a different world record - fastest-ever badokan - when facing down the yokozuna himself?

Can Kirishima pull it off, or will Hoshoryu hold him off?

Some big developments as some favorites bring it home and some underdogs buck the odds on today's review of the 2026 Haru Basho!

Josh covers the latest and greatest in this chaotic Haru Basho as the yuusho race gets a clear leader and the rest of the banzuke struggles to maintain position!

Josh breaks down the Day 10 Makuuchi division bouts from the 2026 Haru Basho in Osaka. The episode analyzes the critical matchups shaping the leaderboard as the tournament enters its final stretch. Coverage includes Sekiwake Kirishima's bout to maintain his momentum at the top of the standings and Yokozuna Hoshoryu's tactical fight to stay in the yusho race. The discussion also evaluates Ozeki Aonishiki's performance as he attempts to find consistency in the second week, alongside Gonoyama's follow-up match after securing his kachi-koshi. Additional commentary covers the high-stakes clashes involving Takayasu and Atamifuji, detailing the technical adjustments and immediate impacts on the divisional hierarchy without giving away the final scorecards.

Josh reviews the Day 10 action from the 2026 Haru Basho in Osaka as the tournament enters its pivotal second week. This episode examines Gonoyama's critical bout as he challenges for the kachi-koshi milestone, alongside the high-stakes matchups shaping the top of the leaderboard. Josh breaks down the key tactical battles of the day, including Yokozuna Hoshoryu's clash with Takanosho and Sekiwake Kirishima's bout against Daieisho. The discussion also covers Ozeki Aonishiki's efforts to regain his footing after a tough opening week, plus notable Makuuchi clashes featuring Atamifuji, Fujinokawa, Asanoyama, and Tamawashi.

Day nine of the Spring Sumo Tournament! Some huge throws and some Huge Throws! Can Takayasu keep the momentum going? Can Hoshoryu redeem yesterday's unfortunate setback? Find out with Maple Sumo!

Josh breaks down the Day 7 action from the 2026 Haru Basho. With Shodai dropping a bout, the top of the leaderboard narrows to a six-way tie at 6-1.

Ura damn near got folded in half, holy carp.

Are Aonishiki’s Yokozuna dreams slipping? On Day 6 of the March 2026 Grand Sumo Tournament, the Osaka crowd witnessed a pivotal shift in momentum. From shocking Ozeki upsets to the relentless dominance of the top rank, we’re breaking down every tachiai from last night’s Makuuchi action.

You lose if you show wiener!

A day of huge upsets, major setbacks, and crazy reversals, today on Maple Sumo!

Big throws and even bigger... Well, throws! Established powerhouses assert their dominance while the very top of the banzuke witnesses an historic collapse!

Broken hearts and heart failure on today's recap of the Haru Basho! Day 2 in Osaka! Can Aonishiki keep his yokozuna dreams alive? Who is the most kissable rishiki in sumo today? Find out now!

Broken toes and big throws! It's Maple Sumo's breakdown of the first day of Haru Basho 2026!

Our first Banzuke Breakdown! Josh Varty tells you all about the heroes, the villains, the complicated legacies and less complicated beat-downs going into the 2026 Haru Basho!maplesumo.com