Sumo stars engulfed in betting scandal

Japan’s public broadcasting network said it may drop an upcoming sumo tournament from its schedules because of viewer anger over a widespread gambling scandal involving wrestlers and coaches.

Sumo stars engulfed in betting scandal

Japan’s public broadcasting network said it may drop an upcoming sumo tournament from its schedules because of viewer anger over a widespread gambling scandal involving wrestlers and coaches.

A spokesman for NHK, which has aired the six annual tournaments for decades, made the announcement.

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