Sumo: Hakuho, Ichinojo both win, send Spring tourney down to final day

Yokozuna Hakuho's pursuit of a record-extending 42nd championship will go down to the final day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament after he and fourth-ranked maegashira Ichinojo both won on Saturday.In the penultimate day of the 15-day meet at Edion Arena Osaka, Hakuho remained undefeated with a victory over ozeki Takayasu (10-4). Ichinojo, trailing Hakuho by one win, remained in the hunt for his first championship by beating rising star Takakeisho (9-5).Needing a win to avoid falling into a tie for the lead, Hakuho and Takayasu built up to their match with a prolonged staring contest. But…READ FULL ARTICLE