Sumo Days 1-9 digest: Aonihsiki beats Onosato as all 4 top wrestlers crumble

NAGOYA - Sekiwake Aonishiki defeated yokozuna Onosato to keep a share of the lead Monday as the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament moved beyond its halfway point. Onosato was among the four wrestlers in the sport's top two ranks who suffered defeats, further narrowing the title race.

Here is a digest of the nine days of action.

Day 1: Returning yokozuna Onosato loses on Nagoya meet opening day

Sunday, July 12 - Onosato fell to a worrying opening day defeat while his fellow returning grand champion, Hoshoryu, triumphed as the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament began on Sunday.