Japan officials look to rid sumo of mobster links

The Japan Sumo Association has stepped up efforts to keep organized crime out of the ancient sport by banning any people with gangster links from attending events. Sumo has been beleaguered by a gambling scandal involving top wrestlers and coaches, with gangsters acting as go-betweens. JSA chairman Hanaregoma said Monday that "we will not allow gangsters at any sumo-related events, from...

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