[sumo] Grand SUmo Preview

[Murray Johnson]

It is not up to Hiro. The producers need at least 7 days before the basho
and sometimes 10. We have to assume rikishi will compete unless we no
otherwise.
Not ideal but thanks for the comments.
MJ

On Sat, May 9, 2026, 8:39 PM Robert Brown <brownro214 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hello Murray, I wasn’t talking about who was going to win, but your
> "raffle" prediction and John's prediction of how Aonishiki was going to do.
> You and John talked a lot about Aonishiki and you jinxed him into dropping
> out.😆  I have no argument concerning your eventual prediction that
> Kirashima might win.  He is at the top of his game right now but just like
> Aonishiki last basho that can change quickly.  Always enjoy your commentary
> and nice to have someone close to the action participating in our little
> sumo list.  Question: how far in advance does Hiro typically record these
> previews?
>
> Kodaiyama
>
> On Fri, May 8, 2026 at 10:02 PM Murray Johnson <mjpjohnson54 at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Not sure what you watched but John went Hoshoryu, Murray Kirishima.
>>
>> On Sat, May 9, 2026 at 10:56 AM Robert Brown <brownro214 at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> John and Murray's predictions didn't make it to the start of the basho
>>> with both Aonishiki and Onosato pulling out.  Hoshoryu could still win it
>>> but he won't be defeating Aonishiki to claim the cup.
>>>
>>> Kodaiyama
>>>
>>> On Fri, May 8, 2026 at 9:49 AM Jeff A <jpaitv at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>>
>>>> https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/sumo/tournament/202605/preview.html
>>>> With Hiro, Murray, and John
>>>> --
>>>> Best regards,
>>>> Gaijingai
>>>>
>>>> For of all sad words of tongue or pen,
>>>> The saddest are these:
>>>> It might have been.
>>>> - John Greenleaf Whittier
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