Yao Ming will be making his return to the basketball world as the first ambassador of the Basketball World Cup. The International Basketball Federation (FIBA), the world’s governing body […]
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Slideshow: Top 5 Drifting Videos of Ken Gushi You Can’t Miss
We won’t get into a full-blown dialogue about what drifting is (and how awesome it can be) if you’ve never heard about it before. Instead, we’ll let our friend, […]
Dr. Sammy Lee, Barrier-Breaking Olympic Diver And Korean American Pioneer, Dies at 96
When Dr. Sammy Lee was a young Olympic diving hopeful, the biggest challenge in his life was finding a practice pool open to non-whites. “In my day, the only […]
Jeremy Lin Is Off To A Great Start With The Nets
Seems like Jeremy Lin is on top of his game when he plays for a New York team – and his name can’t stop being punned. Lin, who signed […]
Lakers release Yi Jianlian before season opener
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. – Metta World Peace and Thomas Robinson both went into training camp with only a small chance of making the Los Angeles Lakers’ roster. They seized that […]
The New York Times talks racism in the Linsanity era
Lucy Liu, Yao Ming, Jackie Chan and now Jeremy Lin. Can a name be a racial slur? This New York Times article tries to answer that question. “It’s common as […]
Minjee Lee wins Blue Bay LPGA
On Sunday, Minjee Lee won the Blue Bay LPGA tournament, securing her second victory this year. The 20-year-old Korean Australian bested the American Jessica Korda by a single stroke […]
Jeremy Lin talks race in the NBA on radio show
NBA drama? Brooklyn Nets point guard Jeremy Lin alluded to former New York Knicks teammate J.R. Smith after being asked about possible instigators of racial issues on the Boomer & […]
Will Yi Jianlin make it onto the Lakers’ roster?
As the Los Angeles Lakers finalize its 2016-17 roster, three players, including Chinese recruit Yi Jianlian, are still up in the air for inclusion. According to Mike Bresnahan of Spectrum […]
Take a swing with PGA golfer Charlie Wi
PGA golfer Charlie Wi has retired after 21 years from the sport, but he’s got a retirement plan ready to go.
Yao Ming officially becomes NBA Hall of Famer
Yao Ming was inducted into the NBA Hall of Fame last week. The 7-foot-6 Yao received the honor alongside game giants Shaquille O’Neal and Allen Iverson. “When I look […]
Kyle Larson is the first Asian American to win a top NASCAR series
Kyle Larson took home the win at the NASCAR Sprint Cup series Sunday by a 1.48-second lead with his #42 Target Chevrolet, becoming the first Asian American to win a NASCAR top […]
WWE Hall of Famer Mr. Fuji dies at 82
World Wrestling Entertainment wrestler and manager Harry Fujiwara, better known as Mr. Fuji, passed away Sunday morning at the age of 82. Remember the life and career of […]
Thai golfer Ariya Jutanugarn scores 5th LPGA win
There’s no doubt about it: Ariya Jutanugarn has earned herself a spot in Thai golf history. The 20-year-old Thai golfer – currently ranked No. 2 in the world behind Lydia […]
Lakers bring Chinese star Yi Jianlian back to NBA
The Los Angeles Lakers officially announced Monday the signing of the 7-foot tall Chinese giant Yi Jianlian. Jianlian was the star player of the Chinese basketball team in the Olympic […]
