A professional sumo wrestler has lost his life after battling an absolutely horrifying disease for the past few weeks.

Sumo wrestler Konishiki Yasokichi rates eight sumo fights in movies and TV shows, such as "Memoirs of a Geisha" and "Isle of Dogs," for realism. Konishiki discusses the accuracy of throwing ...

Wakabayama, Wakatakakage’s grandfather and a former komusubi, served his apprenticeship under Futabayama, who was dubbed the “god of sumo ... Only five sumo wrestlers, including the ...

The student government at University of California–Davis apologized for bringing a sumo wrestling fat suit on campus after people freaked out that it was racist — and now, at least one ...

Follow three female sumo wrestlers as they compete at the highest level at the Women's Sumo World Championships in Tokyo. The film tracks each athlete's individual journey, from strength and ...

A sumo wrestler loses if any part of their body, except the soles of their feet, touches the ground. There are no weight classes, so anyone can face anyone. Those who choose front-row seats at the ...

He previously worked for Complex Magazine in New York City. A Russian sumo wrestler who was once named the heaviest boy in the world has died at age 21, according to reports. Due to his weight ...

A Japanese sumo wrestler has died a month after falling on his head during a bout in a case that has raised questions about the sport’s response to medical emergencies. Hibikiryu, 28 ...

Standing 6’4” and weighing nearly 600 pounds, the Japanese sumo wrestler squashed legends like Bret “Hit Man” Hart, The Undertaker and Hulk Hogan on his way to becoming one of the most ...

The restaurant is hard to miss, what with its exterior decorated with images of sumo wrestlers, called rikishi in Japanese. Things are even more unique in the interior, with the center of the ...