Sumo is back in our lives starting this weekend. The 15-day Kyushu tournament begins on Sunday, Nov. 10 and runs until Nov. 24. Below are five storylines I’ll be paying close attention to during this basho (tournament). How will Onosato respond to ozeki pressure? Onosato deserves to be the pre-tournament favorite for this month’s Emperor’s Cup. The young man has taken Grand Sumo by storm since being promoted to the top division in January. In the five tournaments that have … Continue reading Grand Sumo Preview: Five Things to Watch at the 2024 Kyushu Basho