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Check out our profiles on Nikkei athletes, and get highlights on sports in Japan.
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Ohtani powers Angels to victory on Nichi Bei Day
SAM KANG, Nichi Bei Weekly Contributing Writer
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The Nichi Bei Foundation held its annual Nichi Bei Day with the Oakland A’s on May 15. The A’s hosted the Los Angeles Angels at the Oakland Coliseum, and the […] READ MORE
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Unexpected hit, Guardians’ Kwan making name with start
TOM WITHERS, AP Sports Writer
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CLEVELAND — The new name causing the biggest stir in Cleveland these days belongs to Steven Kwan, a 24-year-old with a keen eye and knack for swinging and not missing. […] READ MORE
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Dodgers manager Roberts gets 3-year extension
JACK THOMPSON, Associated Press
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GLENDALE, Ariz. — Dave Roberts figured his contract extension with the Los Angeles Dodgers would happen sooner or later. A few other things just got in the way. No matter. […] READ MORE
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Judo instructor’s teaching takes her all over the globe
DEREK TAHARA, Nichi Bei Weekly
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After receiving her bachelor’s degree in physical and health education from Nippon University of Physical Education in Tokyo, Kuniko Takeuchi began teaching judo and physical education in the early 1960s. […] READ MORE
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For Asian American women, Olympics reveal a harsh duality
SALLY HO, Associated Press
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BEIJING (AP) — Across two pandemic Olympics set in Asian countries, Asian American women fronting the Games have encountered a whiplashing duality — prized on the global stage for their […] READ MORE
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Updates on Asian American Winter Olympians
Derek Tahara, Nichi Bei Weekly
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Kai Owens Sport: Skiing Hometown: Vail, Col. Update: Owens finished 10th in the women’s moguls final. Chloe Kim Sport: Snowboarding Hometown: Torrance, Calif. Update: Kim won her second consecutive gold […] READ MORE
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University of Utah honors Wat Misaka with jersey ceremony
DEREK TAHARA, Nichi Bei Weekly
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The University of Utah recognized their late alum, Wataru “Wat” Misaka, in an honored jersey ceremony Jan. 22. Misaka helped Utah bring a National Collegiate Athletic Association championship to Salt […] READ MORE
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Asian American Olympic athletes
DEREK TAHARA, Nichi Bei Weekly
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Kai Owens Sport: Skiing Hometown: Vail, Colo. DOB: 8/16/2004 Team: U.S. Moguls Team Quick Facts: She earned Rookie of the Year in 2021 and her favorite part about her sport […] READ MORE
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Olympians on leading ‘with a champion mind’
DEREK TAHARA, Nichi Bei Weekly
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While training in Colorado Springs, Colo. as kids, Maia Shibutani and her brother, Alex, received eight-time Olympic medalist Apolo Ohno’s autograph on a McDonald’s bag. The two-time Olympic bronze medalists, […] READ MORE
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A big year still a blur for U.S. Women’s Open champ Yuka Saso
DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer
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Yuka Saso finally had time to reflect on her breakthrough year, and it still felt like a blur. Winning the U.S. Women’s Open with a birdie on the third playoff […] READ MORE
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