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Asashoryu wins basho

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OSAKA, Japan » Asashoryu won the Haru Basho today, beating Chiyotaikai for his 30th straight win covering two tournaments.

Asashoyru's streak is the 15th longest in sumo history, tying Takanohana's in 1994.

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Day 15

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Kobo (9-6) def. Yotsukasa (6-9)
Wakatoba (8-7) def. Wakanoyama (2-13)
Tamakasuga (8-7) def. Toyozakura (6-9)
Harunoyama (9-6) def. Ushiomaru (7-8)
Futeno (7-8) def. Asanowaka (5-10)
Kasuganishiki (5-10) def. Kaiho (9-6)
Takekaze (9-6) def. Kokkai (8-7)
Tochisakae (7-8) def. Chiyotenzan (3-12)
Kotonowaka (11-4) def. Hokutoriki (9-6)
Tokitsuumi (8-7) def. Toki (8-7)
Aminishiki (3-12) def. Kinkaiyama (4-11)
Tochinonada (8-7) def. Takanonami (5-10)
Kyokutenho (10-5) def. Buyuzan (8-7)
Kotoryu (8-7) def. Dejima (7-8)
Tamanoshima (6-9) def. Kyokushuzan (4-11)
Takamisakari (8-7) def. Miyabiyama (8-7)
Tosanoumi (5-10) def. Shimotori (6-9)
Kakizoe (6-9) def. Jumonji (4-11)
Kotomitsuki (7-8) def. Iwakiyama (7-8)
Wakanosato (8-7) def. Asasekiryu (13-2)
Kaio (13-2) def. Musoyama (9-6)
Asashoryu (15-0) def. Chiyotaikai (13-2)

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