chibaman said...

chibaman at 05:30 PM JST - 29th September

At least he's got his hair tied back neatly for this news conference. At his last news conference, his hair looked like a rat's nest.

Apparently that was his lawyer's decision. Dramatics.

Posted in Fired Russian wrestler rocks sumo world with match-fixing claims at 05:30 PM JST - 29th September
chibaman at 05:26 PM JST - 29th September

On a side note, it will be interesting to see Asashoryu cast (temporarily) as less of a bad boy and more of an angel next month, when Asa and the sumo council work together to defend match-fixing accusations. Let's stop all our fighting! I love you Asa! I love you…

Posted in Fired Russian wrestler rocks sumo world with match-fixing claims at 05:26 PM JST - 29th September
chibaman at 04:41 PM JST - 29th September

You couldn't have proven it was faked without Dubner's and Levitt's statistical analysis.

Freakonomics is nothing and is only concerned with day 15 results. The bribery goes on for a lot longer than that. One of the lawsuits coming up (Shukan Gendai's allegations against Asashoryu) concerns the claim that in…

Posted in Fired Russian wrestler rocks sumo world with match-fixing claims at 04:41 PM JST - 29th September
chibaman at 03:39 PM JST - 29th September

However at the higher levels, which the JSA will take this case, will rule in favor of the JSA... You watch.....

Maybe I will diggedydog. Maybe I will.

Posted in Fired Russian wrestler rocks sumo world with match-fixing claims at 03:39 PM JST - 29th September
chibaman at 03:35 PM JST - 29th September

Why did he wait until now? Regardless of the right or wrong of the situation this now stinks of someone just wanting to really stick the knife in and give it a really good twist.

Exactly. 18 days ago he was given the boot for good. Probably considered his options,…

Posted in Fired Russian wrestler rocks sumo world with match-fixing claims at 03:35 PM JST - 29th September
chibaman at 03:24 PM JST - 29th September

there were a couple of mysterious deaths quite a few years back just after some bout fixing allegations or does no one remember.

I know upscrolling is a bit of a chore, but you can do it.

Posted in Fired Russian wrestler rocks sumo world with match-fixing claims at 03:24 PM JST - 29th September
chibaman at 03:12 PM JST - 29th September

What is being said is nothing new, there have been rumors of match fixing in Sumo for many years.

Sure word is on the street, but deemed acepted as truth by the court? That's what the upcoming trials are all about. Slander or truth, and Wakanoho's testimony and the fat…

Posted in Fired Russian wrestler rocks sumo world with match-fixing claims at 03:12 PM JST - 29th September
chibaman at 03:00 PM JST - 29th September

Nice of Wakanoho to wait for the tournament to finish yesterday before rocking the boat. Just like the cops waited for the summer tour to finish before arresting him the next day. I think Wakanoho is adapting to the local culture just fine.

Posted in Fired Russian wrestler rocks sumo world with match-fixing claims at 03:00 PM JST - 29th September
chibaman at 02:55 PM JST - 29th September

Amazing how one dropped wallet can cause so much trouble. The weight of that moment just got a whole lot heavier.

Sumo council, this is what happens when you treat an insider like an outsider.

Posted in Fired Russian wrestler rocks sumo world with match-fixing claims at 02:55 PM JST - 29th September
chibaman at 02:50 PM JST - 29th September

What is worse - smoking a bit of pot or deliberately fixing professional sports matches for profit and prejudice???

I'd say the pot. It's rather illegal in Japan. And apparently the stable masters have been smoking it! Would anyone like any popcorn or soda? Make yourself comfortable.

Posted in Fired Russian wrestler rocks sumo world with match-fixing claims at 02:50 PM JST - 29th September