Sports
Check out our profiles on Nikkei athletes, and get highlights on sports in Japan.
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New signing Imai says title aspirations drew him to Houston
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HOUSTON — Japanese pitcher Tatsuya Imai expressed his hopes of winning the World Series with the Houston Astros as he was officially introduced by the Major League Baseball club at […] READ MORE
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How Natalie Nakase’s past makes her the WNBA’s future
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Natalie Nakase didn’t just crack open the door as head coach of the Golden State Valkyries. She blew it off the hinges. Nakase, 45, led the Valkyries to a regular […] READ MORE
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Making an immediate impact
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Upon being named the head coach of the fledgling Golden State Valkyries on Oct. 10, 2024, Natalie Nakase was thrust into the spotlight. The first Asian American head coach in […] READ MORE
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A Storied Homecoming: Scott Fujita brings Heart Mountain football documentary to Cal
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BERKELEY, Calif. — Addressing a heavily Japanese American audience at the University of California, Berkeley last month, Scott Fujita opened up about his struggles with imposter syndrome. Given his rare […] READ MORE
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Japanese trio in spotlight at Dodgers parade
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LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers celebrated their second straight World Series championship with a victory parade through the city on Nov. 3, with their trio of Japanese players […] READ MORE
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L.A. Angels hire former catcher Kurt Suzuki as their next manager
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By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Los Angeles Angels hired former major league catcher Kurt Suzuki as their next manager on Oct. 21. Suzuki has spent […] READ MORE
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Dodgers might have found a postseason closer in Sasaki
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By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA — Just in time to make a run at a second consecutive World Series title, the Los Angeles Dodgers might have found their […] READ MORE
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Pro multiracial or multiethnic athletes of Japanese and Asian descent
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Editor’s Note: This is not a comprehensive list. *mixed Japanese descent NBA Rui Hachimura*, PF Team: Los Angeles Lakers Height: 6’8” Weight: 230 lbs DOB: 2/8/1998 Birthplace/Hometown: Toyama, Japan College: […] READ MORE
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Golden State Valkyries’ Natalie Nakase voted WNBA Coach of the Year
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By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SAN JOSE, Calif. — Natalie Nakase won over Golden State Valkyries owner Joe Lacob with her fire in a matter of two hours when […] READ MORE
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Iwai wins Portland Classic to join twin as rookie LPGA champ
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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Akie Iwai joined twin sister Chisato as a rookie LPGA Tour winner Aug. 17 at Columbia Edgewater, closing with a 6-under 66 for a four-stroke victory […] READ MORE
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