Sumo: Hoshoryu snatches win as Aonishiki retains share of New Year lead

TOKYO - Yokozuna Hoshoryu rode his luck to stay in the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament title race on Wednesday as new ozeki Aonishiki stayed among the leading pack with two defeats after 11 days of action.

Hoshoryu (8-3) secured a winning record thanks to a desperate arm bar throw at the edge against sekiwake Takayasu (7-4), who had the better of the opening clash and used his size advantage to advance before being sent out of the raised ring at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan.