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10 APA Athletes to Watch for in Pyeongchang Olympics 2018
The road to the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang is riddled with trials and tribulations, and though many undertake the challenge, few will end up on the podium in the […]
US Champion Karen Chen Now An Author, Too
Karen Chen’s autobiography just hit the book shelves. Imagine what she can write about if she wins an Olympic medal in February. The defending U.S. women’s figure skating champion […]
At More US Colleges, Video Gamers Get the Varsity Treatment
BOSTON — In some ways, they’re like typical college athletes. They’re on varsity teams. They train for hours between classes. Some get hefty scholarships. But instead of playing sports, […]
Sung Hyun Park Wins US Women’s Open
BEDMINSTER, N.J. — After weeks of uncertainty, the U.S. Women’s Open stopped being about President Donald Trump, his course and his views toward women and it turned out to […]
Jeremy Lin Talks Underestimation Of Asian Masculinity
This isn’t the first time Chinese American athlete and Brooklyn Nets’ basketball star Jeremy Lin has talked about the underestimation of Asian American masculinity. “In the U.S., a lot […]
A Love Letter to Asian American Skateboarders
Jeff Grosso teamed up with Vans to produce a series of video “love letters” in which the professional skateboarder speaks to some of the most impactful people in skateboarding. […]
NASCAR: Kyle Larson Sweeps Weekend With Wins
Kyle Larson is on top of the NASCAR world following his Auto Club 400 win on Sunday in Fontana. Larson, who won his first top NASCAR series at the Michigan […]
Nike Is Making A Professional Sports Hijab
Just in time for International Women’s Day, Nike has announced that it will introduce a professional sports hijab, available in stores next year. Nike’s is the first hijab offered for […]
Yao Ming Named First Basketball World Cup Ambassador
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 & […]
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 […]