In a preview of what may be a potential World Series matchup, the Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim wrapped up perhaps the most anticipated Freeway Series in […]
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Korea’s Team Handily Advances to Little League Baseball World Series
by TONY KIM They did it. After handily winning the Asia-Pacific Little League Championship title, posting five shutouts in the process, South Korea’s Little League team is heading to the World […]
Natalie Nakase Makes NBA History As the First Asian Female Assistant Coach
Natalie Nakase is no stranger to making history in the basketball world. A few years ago, we profiled the Japanese American basketball player who, despite a petite height of 5-feet-2-inches, […]
Michelle Wie Shines In ‘Golf Digest’ Photo Shoot
by JAMES S. KIM Pro golfer Michelle Wie has had a fantastic 2014. In April, she won her first LPGA tour event since 2010 in her home state of […]
Sammy Lee, Two-Time Olympic Gold Medal Diver, Turns 94
When one talks about Korean American living legends, Dr. Sammy Lee is a must-include on that list. The two-time Olympic gold medalist in diving celebrates his 94th birthday today. […]
Infielder Darwin Barney Joins Dodgers
by STEVE HAN The Los Angeles Dodgers has acquired second baseman Darwin Barney, who was designated for assignment by the Chicago Cubs last week. A Rawlings Gold Glove Award […]
SKorean LPGA Players on a Special Mission to Bring International Crown Home
by TONY KIM While most teams participating in the inaugural LPGA International Crown tournament are competing for honor and glory, the South Koreans are committed to winning the Crown […]
Struggling Baseball Team Replaces Fans With Robots
by STEVE HAN It takes commitment and dedication to be a fan. That’s especially the case if you’re a fan of South Korea’s struggling baseball team, the Hanwha Eagles, […]
LPGA’s First ‘International Crown’ Tournament to Feature Second-Seeded Korea
by TONY KIM For the first time ever, 32 female golfers representing the top eight ranked countries will face each other in order to bring the International Crown to […]
North/South Talks Over Asian Games In Incheon Collapse
by TONY KIM Though sports is often seen as a way to offer nations in conflict a way of reaching across the aisle, a recent breakdown in talks between North and […]
Chan Ho Park To Be Honored At SKorean All-Star Game
by STEVE HAN Retired pitcher Chan Ho Park, South Korea’s pioneering major leaguer, will be honored Friday at the Korean Pro Baseball’s All-Star Game in Gwangju’s Champions Field. Park, […]
Why Asian Americans Are in Support of Jeremy Lin Joining the Lakers
This past weekend, social media exploded with the news that Jeremy Lin was traded from the Houston Rockets to the Los Angeles Lakers. In particular, Asian Americans couldn’t […]
UC Irvine Grad and Pro Archer Edward Kim Keeps Eyes on the Target
Focus is the name of the game for Edward Kim, a 23-year-old professional archer who sets high goals in all aspects of his life. story by JAMES S. KIM photographs […]
NKorea In World Cup Final, Says Fake News Clip That Further Distorts Public View Of Country
by TONY KIM On Saturday, YouTube channel Korea News Backup posted what appeared to be a North Korean news clip of its national team advancing to the World Cup […]
Jeremy Lin Headed To The Lakers In A Trade
Jeremy Lin is headed to the Los Angeles Lakers after the Houston Rockets traded the point guard to clear salary cap space for the expected free agent signing of […]
