Sports
Check out our profiles on Nikkei athletes, and get highlights on sports in Japan.
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Ohtani becomes first 2-time unanimous MVP
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By RONALD BLUMAP Baseball Writer NEW YORK — Shohei Ohtani’s injury remains mysterious. His dominance is clear. After captivating baseball with his unprecedented combination of high-level hitting and premium pitching, […] READ MORE
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Watanabe poised to contribute for title-hungry Suns
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Yuta Watanabe, the new Phoenix Suns small forward, drove hard to the basket and pushed a floating shot in to tie the Oct. 24 Warriors vs. Suns’ opening night game […] READ MORE
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Asian American managers make history in Dodgers’ win over Giants
Janie McCauley, AP
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Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and acting Giants skipper Kai Correa stood for a photo as they exchanged pregame lineup cards. They were believed to be the first managers or head […] READ MORE
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Dodgers’ JA staff discuss Nikkei contributions to the team and baseball
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LOS ANGELES — The Japanese American National Museum hosted an event in the Tateuchi Democracy Forum called “Beyond the Dugout: A Discussion with Japanese American Staff at the Los Angeles […] READ MORE
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Trio of APIA Yankees help make MLB history
SAM KANG, Nichi Bei News Contributor
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OAKLAND, Calif. — On June 28, three New York Yankees of Asian Pacific Islander heritage contributed to a history-making night at the Oakland Coliseum. Catcher Kyle Higashioka and super utilityman […] READ MORE
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Japanese knuckleball pitcher Eri Yoshida plays on her own ‘Field of Dreams’
Stephen Wade, AP
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OYAMA, Japan — Eri Yoshida sat in the dugout of an all-dirt baseball field in rural Japan, surrounded by rice paddies, narrow roads, and traditional Japanese houses. The scene recalled […] READ MORE
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Giants honor Japanese legacy on Japanese Heritage Night
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On May 16, hundreds of baseball fans arrived early to the San Francisco Giants game to enjoy Japanese Heritage Night at Oracle Park. The Giants organization hosted the annual event […] READ MORE
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Giants to celebrate Fuji Athletic Club on Japanese Heritage Night
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As part of their annual Japanese Heritage Night on May 16, the San Francisco Giants will honor the history of Nikkei baseball with a nod to the Fuji Athletic Club, […] READ MORE
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Nootbaar still basking in afterglow of amazing World Baseball Classic
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OAKLAND, Calif. — Lars Nootbaar had a truly one-of-a-kind experience in the 2023 World Baseball Classic. As the sole American on Team Japan, the outfielder batted lead-off for a lineup […] READ MORE
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A’s move Japanese rookie Fujinami to bullpen
JOE REEDY, AP Sports Writer
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ANAHEIM, Calif. — Oakland Athletics rookie pitcher Shintaro Fujinami is being moved to the bullpen after struggling in his first four major league starts. A’s manager Mark Kotsay said before […] READ MORE
