Sekiwake Shodai clinched his first career championship on Sept. 27 by outmaneuvering rank-and-file wrestler Tobizaru on Day 15 at the heavily depleted Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

A San Francisco restaurant known for its premium beef cuts is launching a new small plates and drinks spot in the East Bay. Izakaya Shodai is opening at 2022 Telegraph Ave. in Uptown Oakland with ...