Sumo: Oho keeps share of lead as Terunofuji's retirement casts shadow

Joint overnight leader Oho reeled off another high-caliber victory Friday after the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament was rocked by news of yokozuna Terunofuji's retirement.The departure of the Mongolian-born Terunofuji, announced by the Japan Sumo Association earlier on Day 6 of the 15-day tournament, leaves the ancient sport without an active grand champion for the first time in 32 years.The 10-time Emperor's Cup winner decided to bring down the curtain on his injury-plagued career after struggling through the first four days and pulling out on Day 5 at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena.Curren…READ FULL ARTICLE