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Retired sumo great Hakuho said Monday he was quitting the ancient sport in Japan after his wrestling stable was closed because of a bullying scandal involving his protege.
“It has been 25 years of being loved by sumo and loving sumo,” the Mongolian-born Hakuho told reporters, confirming he was “leaving the Japan Sumo Association”.
“I have no regrets,” he said, adding that his family supported his decision.
Hakuho won a record 45 tournaments before retiring from competition in 2021 to coach wrestlers, but his stable was indefinitely shut in April last year.
The 40-year-old was handed an embarrassing demotion for failing to control the behaviour of his protege Hokuseiho, who allegedly punched his lower-ranked stablemates and stole money from them.
Sumo has been dogged by multiple scandals in the past including allegations of bullying, illegal betting and links to organised crime.
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Hakuho, who returned to Tokyo from Mongolia for the press conference, said he had “cried a lot”.
Having no clear indication of when the stable could resume operations was the main reason for his decision to walk away, he said.
Japanese media said last week that the sumo association, which declined to comment at the time, had accepted Hakuho’s resignation.
Hakuho said Monday he was “moving on to a new dream” and that in the future “I intend to focus on projects to expand sumo to the world”.
“I believe that… sumo can bring hope to resolve the discrimination, prejudice and roughness in the world today,” he said.
An adviser to the company Hakuho is setting up to promote sumo said that the new project called “World Sumo Grand Slam” targets amateur wrestlers.
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Hakuho was born Munkhbat Davaajargal and was the son of a champion Mongolian wrestler who won his country’s first Olympic medal at the 1968 Games.
Hakuho moved to Japan aged 15.
He was turned away by most stables because no one wanted someone “as pale and skinny as me”, according to his 2016 autobiography.
But he managed to persuade a trainer to take him on and made his sumo debut in 2001.
Hakuho won his first top-division title in 2006 and went on to fight at the sport’s highest rank of yokozuna more times than anyone in history.
He took Japanese citizenship in 2019, a requirement to run his own stable.
Warner Brothers Discovery announced Monday that it will split into two companies as it seeks to build up its streaming business while also maximizing value in legacy news and entertainment products.
The entertainment giant will break itself into two publicly traded companies in “Streaming & Studios” and “Global Networks.” The shift, designed to enable each venture to “maximize its potential,” is expected to be completed by mid-2026, the company said.
The move, which reallocates assets such as HBO Max and CNN, is the latest reflection of how streaming is remaking a media business in which Warner Brothers Discovery and other legacy players traditionally garnered considerable revenues from “bundled” cable products that many consumers are now eschewing in favor of a la carte streaming purchases.
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Streaming & Studios will include the libraries of HBO and Warner Brothers, studio production facilities in California and Britain and tours and experiences. The venture will focus on growing HBO Max, now in 77 markets, said the company’s press release.
Global Networks will house Discovery, as well as CNN and TNT Sports, which are known for coverage of live events. Assets in this group currently reach 1.1 billion viewers across 200 countries and territories.
Warner Brothers Discovery CEO David Zaslav will serve as chief of streaming, while Warner Brothers Discovery Chief Financial Officer Gunnar Wiedenfels will lead global networks.
“By operating as two distinct and optimized companies in the future, we are empowering these iconic brands with the sharper focus and strategic flexibility they need to compete most effectively in today’s evolving media landscape,” Zaslav said.
Shares of Warner Brothers Discovery surged 10.3 percent in morning trading.
If you’ve been looking to incorporate some new products into your skincare routine or are looking for that little extra glow for the summertime, you’re in luck as Liz Earle’s Radiant Glow Routine set has been slashed by 35% in a limited-time LookFantastic offer.
Normally priced at £80, this three-piece skincare set is now £52. That’s a £28 saving on a set with skincare essentials that help clarify and cleanse your skin.
The ‘cleanse, tone and moisturise’ routine is seen as the bulding blocks of a skincare routine, and is a pretty foolproof way to start off your skincare journey. And that’s exactly the three steps that this Liz Earle set incorporates, making it ideal for beginners or those who are looking to top up on the basics.
So what products are included in the set? First up is the Cleanse & Glow™ Transforming Gel Cleanser. This clarifying cleanser transforms from a gel to an oil then a milk, and helps to effectively melt away make-up, SPF and pollutants from the day. The formula is infused with acerola cherry, which helps to brighten the skin.
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Secondly, the set includes the Smooth & Glow™ Exfoliating Tonic, an exfoliating toner designed to buff away dead skin, leaving behind smoother, softer skin with less texture. The toner features a blend of prickly pear and sea buckthorn, which helps to even out the skin tone.
Lastly is the Revitalise & Glow™ Illuminating Gel Moisturiser. This multi-purpose face cream provides a boost of hydrating, and also reduces the appearance of redness and pores. The result? Refreshed, radiant skin that retains moisture all day long.
Shoppers have praised this set for the glow-boosting results it provides. One happy customer wrote: ” I thought this set was great value and decided to give it a try. I love it! The cleanser is lovely, it cleanses my skin without drying it out. The toner is lovely and refreshing, the moisturiser soaks in lovely without being greasy. It smells amazing. I’ll definitely be buying again.”
While a second added: I’ve used LE cleanse and polish for several years and still use to take make up off. Tried this cleanser and really enjoyed the completely different texture and my skin loos fresh and glowy. Bought this kit for a present as such a good value if I don’t keep it myself!”. As of yet, there are currently no negative reviews.
If you’re looking for some other skincare newness to add to your current collection, K-Beauty brand Erborian has recently launched its new Skin-Therapy Milky Serum.
Former East 17 star Terry Coldwell has been baptised by a former henchman to the notorious Kray twins.
Ex-gangster Chris Lambrianou performed the service in London’s East End as Terry declared his faith in front of the singer’s friends. He was part of the original line-up of East 17, which included Brian Harvey, Tony Mortimer and John Hendy. The group had hits including Stay Another Day, Deep, Steam as well as If I Ever Fall In Love.
The musician, who become a father of six after his wife gave birth to a baby girl back in 2022, says the experience felt incredible and explained how he found God during a prison sentence for armed robbery. He has totally transformed his life and decided to take a big step after turning things around.
‘I’ve just been baptised and I feel absolutely amazing. The service has been phenomenal today. I just feel great,” he told MailOnline after Sunday’s service at the River Church in Canning Town. “I feel it was a long time coming and I’m really glad I did it.”
Terry, John and Tony featured on the BBC2 documentary Boybands Forever recently to remember their time in the popular band and were filmed separately. “We don’t talk,” said Terry. “But I don’t hold any grudges. There were good times and there were bad times but that’s like in any job.
“We lived together basically, we worked for three years without a day off so of course we argued about things. But I’m grateful for the times I shared with them.”
Brian was kicked out of the group in the late 90s after making a controversial statement in the press that it’s ‘cool to take drugs’ and making positive comments about ecstasy. Meanwhile, Tony left a few months later due to creative differences.
Robbie joined East 17 in early 2014 and John and Terry became the only original members left in the group. They were a supporting act for B*Witched’s Australia and New Zealand tour alongside Atomic Kitten, S Club 3, and Liberty X.
Brian revealed he’s on benefits despite shifting a staggering 22 million records with the nineties legends. Brian stepped away from the spotlight after trying to go solo – and has now revealed his financial woes as a result. Taking to TikTok, smoking a a cigarette, ranting furiously about “trolls” who say he shouldn’t be claiming benefits, he fumes: “I’m entitled to benefits. I sold 22 million records, that’s not a big-up, it’s a fact!”
Sharing a video from outside his local council office, he can then be heard shouting: “Who put Walthamstow on the map? “What are you on about, wasting your time? You wouldn’t have a job here if it weren’t for me paying tax on 22 million f*****g records. F**k you! F**k you!”
Champions League runners-up Inter Milan have appointed Parma boss Cristian Chivu as manager.
The 44-year-old, a former defender and youth team coach at Inter, leaves Parma after only 13 games in charge and replaces Simone Inzaghi.
The former Romania international was appointed by Parma in February – his first senior coaching role – winning three games as he steered Parma to Serie A safety.
Inzaghi left Inter after the 5-0 Champions League final defeat by Paris St-Germain on 31 May and has taken charge of Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal.
Inter said he has “gone through experiences and challenges of enormous importance, events that have shaped him as a man and a professional, binding him inextricably to the black and blue colours”.