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Ohtani, Japan Look to Defend WBC Title, While USA Aims for Redemption

Defending champion Japan seeks their fourth WBC title, while a stacked U.S. squad is listed as the favorite.

Ohtani to Lead Japan's WBC Title Defense from Plate

This year the two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani will limit his appearance to the plate as he prepares to play a key role with MLB champion ...

Top 10 Ranked Asian American Collegiate Golf Stars

Bryan Kim, Mahanth Chirravuri, and Bryan Lee are currently holding three of the nation’s top six spots.

Asian American Stars Dominating Collegiate Gymnastics

From national titles to Olympic-level artistry, these three Asian American standouts are at the top of the national rankings this year.

Alysa Liu Overcomes Powerful Japan Squad to Capture Gold with Dazzling Free Skate

The 20-year-old California native Chinese American is the first US woman to win figure-skating gold in 24 years.

Asian Athletes Provide Defining Moments at Winter Games

From historic podium sweeps to record-breaking gold medals, Asian athletes are making headlines at Milano Cortina’s 2026 Winter Olympics.

Korean Ssireum Struggles to Maintain Popularity

Native Korean wrestling has been losing mass appeal since its heyday during the final decades of the last century.

Filipino American Jared McCain Seeks Recovery Arc in OKC

After a meniscus injury derailed his momentum in Philadelphia, the former Duke standout heads to the Thunder for a career reset.

Chloe Kim Loses Halfpipe Gold to S. Korean Admirer

In another big upset of the Milano Cortina Winter Games, S. Korea's Choi Ga-on took the event with a sensational third run.

Nick Suzuki Aims for Gold in Olympic Debut

Currently 10th in league scoring, the Canadiens' youngest-ever captain prepares to lead Montreal into the playoffs and Team Canada to the 2026 Winter Olympics.

NCAA Women’s Golf Asian American Standouts

Led by U.S. Women’s Amateur champion Megha Ganne, a new generation of Asian American athletes are competing at the highest level of collegiate golf.

Song Yadong Eyes Upset at UFC 324

After a controversial win over Henry Cejudo, Chinese bantamweight powerhouse Song Yadong prepares to face Sean O'Malley at UFC 324.

Team USA’s 2026 Winter Olympics Asian Standouts

Meet the AAPI athletes who will be representing Team USA on the biggest winter sports stage.

Tatsuya Imai Aims to Dethrone Dodgers with Archrival

Tatsuya Imai fans the flames of the Astros-Dodgers rivalry by joining Houston with a clear mission to dismantle the superteam he refused to join.

Blue Jays Adopt Dodgers’ Japanese Strategy with Kazuma Okamoto

Toronto follows the Dodgers’ blueprint by signing 6x NBP All-Star 3B Kazuma Okamoto to bolster World Series ambitions.

Jordan Clarkson Keeps His Hot Touch in New York

The Filipino American award-winning sixth man helps keep the Knicks atop their division 12 seasons and $112 million into his NBA career.

Michael Zheng Secures Historic Back-to-Back NCAA Titles

Columbia University’s Michael Zheng won back-to-back national singles titles to cement his legacy as one of the greatest ever collegiate tennis players.

Josh Jacobs Powers Packers to Division Lead

Josh Jacobs is hitting his prime and cementing his status among the NFL’s elite running backs.

Rui Hachimura’s Dagger Makes Lakers Early Season Contenders

Veteran PF Rui Hachimura hit a buzzer-beating corner three against the Raptors in a recurring nightmare for Toronto fans.

Tatsuro Taira Looks Like the Future of Flyweight

UFC submission ace Tatsuro Taira enters a high-stakes matchup against former champion Brandon Moreno as the betting favorite at UFC 323.

Puka Nacua Returns to Pro Bowl Form

The third-year wide receiver Puka Nacua is seeking another Pro Bowl nod, after a record-setting rookie campaign and an impressive, though abbreviated second season.

Yuki Tsunoda is Japan’s Fastest Rising Star

Yuki Tsunoda looks forward to a breakout year as F1’s most exciting underdogs.

Jinwoo Kim Emerges as Navy’s Top Scoring Threat

A career-high 25-point game helped Jinwoo Kim lead the Mids to the Patriot League title game in his sophomore year.

Zhang Weili Pursues Second UFC Division Title

Zhang Weili a.k.a. “Magnum” vacated her strawweight belt to pursue a second championship in the flyweight division against Valentina Shevchenko at UFC 322.

Younghoe Koo Finds Redemption with the Giants

After an abrupt release from the Falcons early this season, veteran kicker Younghoe Koo delivered a perfect performance in his debut with the New York ...

Munetaka Murakami Sets Off MLB’s Next Major Bidding War

A 56-homer Triple Crown season preceded the power hitter’s official entry into the MLB posting system, kicking off a feverish 45-day bidding war.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto Earns MVP with Stunning World Series Performance

Yoshinobu Yamamoto cemented superstar status by posting a 3-0 record, a 1.02 ERA to ensure the Dodgers’ World Series repeat.

An L.A. Sports Night for the Ages

From a Lakers game to an 18-inning World Series watch party, I was reminded why I love both L.A. and live sports.

Shohei Ohtani’s Unprecedented Performance Earns GOAT Status

In a performance for the ages, three-time MVP Shohei Ohtani became the first player ever to hit three home runs and strike out 10 batters ...

Asia’s Underrated Sports

These niche Asian sports are gaining global popularity with their speed, power, and impressive competition.

Kanoa Igarashi Won Olympic Silver for Japan

A Huntington Beach surf kid has become one of the world’s top surfers.

Kicker Kansei Matsuzawa On Pace for Record-Breaking Season

A perfect 19-for-19 record lets Tokyo Toe Matsuzawa power the Rainbow Warriors’ resurgence.

Roki Sasaki As Closer Boosts Dodgers’ Odds to Repeat

The Japanese pitching trio of Ohtani, Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki fires the Los Angeles Dodgers’ through an undefeated postseason.

Asian Icons in the WWE Ring

With stunning debuts and championship reigns, these Asian wrestlers have carved their place in WWE history.

Joo Sang Yoo Fights to Stay Undefeated at UFC 320

After a stunning 28-second knockout in his UFC debut, undefeated Korean fighter Joo Sang Yoo, "Zombie Jr.," prepares to face ranked opponent Daniel Santos.

Cam Bynum’s $60M Signing Inspires Viral Dance

In his Colts debut new safety Camryn Bynum proved his worth with a key interception and another viral wacky dance.

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