Sumo: JSA to remove stablemaster Takanohana as director over scandal

The Japan Sumo Association on Thursday decided that sumo elder Takanohana should be removed from his post as director, agreeing that he be demoted over his handling of the assault scandal that led to the retirement of grand champion Harumafuji.The decision on Takanohana's punishment is expected to be finalized after the Jan. 4 extraordinary session of the board of councilors. It was postponed on Thursday despite the JSA's attempts to shake the scandal that has seen the image of the ancient sport again tarnished.The JSA plans to take punitive action for Takanohana's failure to promptly repor…READ FULL ARTICLE