We're almost to 2025, so Tim Bissell joins Stephie to recap a terrific year of Grand Sumo.

Lock in lifetime access to Sports Politika at the discounted rate of just $35 per year—guaranteed for as long as you renew.

Senshuraku is upon us and tonight we will see one of our favorite gladiators win the Championship and hoist the Emperor’s Cup. But as fans of sumo know, the Emperor’s Cup is only the tip of the iceberg, the start of a rather lengthy and fascinating procession of trophies and gifts from various sponsors around Japan, and around the globe.

YouTube video by chokkolatt

The FARA documents disclosing Bondi’s work revealed she was tasked with "providing advice, counsel, and other assistance with respect to efforts to combat human trafficking."

A fight card in Asia, but first... the biggest star in the game loses outside of the cage.

We discuss UFC's new contract changes and the ongoing case of Mark Hunt's appeal.

Down in Juryo, Tamashoho, Fujiseiun, Aonishiki, and Tochitaikai picked up their kachi-koshi. Aonishiki has had quite the debut! Ahead of them are Oshoumi and Kinbozan on nine wins, though Oshoumi is still kyujo and is not set to return tomorrow. Tsurugisho leads the yusho race with ten wins and two losses. He will be tested against Hakuoho tomorrow, who will fight for his kachi-koshi.

ALT: a sumo wrestler in a black kimono is making a fist gesture .