Sumo: Ozeki Kotozakura, Hoshoryu maintain share of lead on Day 8

Ozeki Hoshoryu and Kotozakura handled business against rank-and-file opponents Sunday to maintain their share of the lead at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament.The two ozeki are in a four-way tie with former sekiwake Takanosho and Mongolian No. 15 maegashira Onokatsu after improving to 7-1 on Day 8 at Fukuoka Kokusai Center.Mongolian star Hoshoryu bounced back from his first loss with a clinically executed overarm throw against one of his compatriots, No. 4 maegashira Oshoma (2-6).Kotozakura worked up a sweat in his victory against No. 4 maegashira Churanoumi (2-6), who evaded a force out and…READ FULL ARTICLE