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· Bryan Ke
Tiger Woods’ 15-year-old son takes swing at qualifying for US Open
Charlie Woods, the son of golf legend Tiger Woods, fell short in his attempt to qualify for the U.S. Open, one of the most prestigious golf tournaments in the world. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
Tom Kim becomes youngest to win 3 PGA Tour titles since Tiger Woods
South Korean professional golfer Tom Kim successfully defended his title at the Shriners Children’s Open in Las Vegas, making him the youngest player to win three PGA Tour titles since Tiger Woods. Kim’s win: Kim, 21, secured the win by one stroke in a closely contested final…
· William Yuk
21-year-old South Korean golfer Tom Kim matches Tiger Woods with historic feat last achieved in 1996
South Korean golfer Tom Kim, whose given name is Joohyung Kim, recently earned two PGA Tour victories before the age of 21 — a feat that was last accomplished 26 years ago by a young Tiger Woods. On Sunday, Kim prevailed in a matchup against veteran golfer Patrick Cantlay to…
· Jane Nam
Tiger Woods officially joins the billionaire athletes club alongside Michael Jordan and LeBron James
Tiger Woods has joined an exclusive club after becoming one of just three athletes to have a net worth of over $1 billion. Forbes announced on Friday that the 46-year-old golfer had amassed an estimate of $1.7 billion over a 26-year professional career, spanning back to 1996.…
· Jane Nam
‘We didn’t know if you’d come home’: Tiger Woods’ daughter Sam, 14, gives moving speech at Hall of Fame
Golf legend Tiger Woods, 46, was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame on Wednesday as his family sat in the front row. Woods’ daughter Sam, 14, presented her father at the ceremony with a moving speech about his “fighter spirit,” in reference to his physical and emotional…
· Ryan General
Collin Morikawa Becomes Second Golfer to Land Historic Achievement Following Tiger Woods
The PGA Tour may have found its next big star in 24-year-old Collin Morikawa, who took his fourth career win on Sunday by beating the best players in the world.
· Jacob Wagner
Good Guy Tiger Woods Writes Encouraging Letter to Bullied Young Golfer
Being a winner isn’t just about your performance on the field, it’s also about what you do off of it. LGPA golfer Sophie Gustafson, who speaks with a stutter, has been mentoring a young teenager named Dillon, who also stutters. Dillon was bullied so much for his stutter that he…
· Bryan Ke
Terrifying Video Shows Tiger Chasing Motorcyclist Down the Road in India
Park officials in India were chased by a tiger while riding their motorcycles at the Muthanga Wildlife Safari in Wayanad, Kerala State, which is home to about 100 tigers. The intense moment, which was captured on video and shared on the Facebook page of Forests and Wildlife…
· Editorial Staff
PGA Tour star Collin Morikawa marries longtime girlfriend Katherine Zhu
25-year-old PGA Tour star Collin Morikawa married his long-time girlfriend, Katherine Zhu, on Saturday. Zhu posted pictures taken during their wedding – complete with a cameo of their dog Koa in a tuxedo – on Instagram on Monday. “11.26.22 A day we will remember forever,” Zhu…
· Ryan General
Shohei Ohtani becomes 4th athlete in history to reach $100 million in endorsements
Shohei Ohtani became only the fourth athlete in sports history to earn $100 million in endorsements in a single year, according to data from Sportico, which tracks athlete earnings, contracts and endorsement income. The total is roughly 10 times higher than the previous…
· Ryan General
Ex-Jaguars employee gets 6.5-year sentence for $22 million theft
A former Jacksonville Jaguars employee who stole over $22 million to fuel his gambling addiction and lavish lifestyle was sentenced to 6.5 years in prison on Tuesday. Key points
· Bryan Ke
Jason Day ends $100M Nike partnership to join Filipino-owned Malbon Golf
Australian golfer Jason Day rang in 2024 with the announcement that he is now ambassador for streetwear brand Malbon Golf, effectively ending his $100 million partnership with Nike. Announcing his move: Day, 36, broke the news on X on Jan. 2, saying he was excited to join Malbon…
· Michelle De Pacina
NCAA champion Rose Zhang makes history by winning LPGA pro debut
In her first week as a pro, Chinese American golfer Rose Zhang won the 2023 Mizuho Americas Open, becoming the first professional golfer in 72 years to win a Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) event in her pro debut. Making history: Zhang, a two-time National Collegiate…
· Bryan Ke
10 AAPI athletes who have inspired and influenced new generations of athletes
As the month of May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, there is no better way to celebrate it than to highlight some of the trailblazers from the communities who paved the way for the younger generation. From figure skating to basketball and…
· Carl Samson
San Francisco Chinatown mural defaced with profanity, ‘your mom’ jokes
A popular mural in San Francisco’s Chinatown fell victim to vandalism last week. The mural, known as the Tiger Dragon, was painted on the side of a store located at the corner of Commercial Street and Grant Avenue. Taggers vandalized the artwork with profanity, inappropriate…
· Ryan General
10 terrifying South Korean horror films that you’ll want to watch with the lights on
Longtime Asian horror fans know that films under the South Korean subgenre (K-horror) are not for the faint of heart. K-horror has a distinct approach that targets the human psyche and aims to leave a lasting impression long after the credits roll.
· Ryan General
42% of Americans Can’t Name a Single Prominent Asian American, Study Shows
Nearly half of the Americans featured in a recent national study were unable to name a single prominent Asian American, highlighting the lack of Asian and Asian American representation in U.S. media. The findings: The recent study was commissioned by Leading Asian Americans to…
· Ryan General
Naomi Osaka 1st Asian American Woman to Be Named Sports Illustrated’s Sportsperson of the Year
Sports Illustrated has named tennis superstar Naomi Osaka as one of its “Sportspersons of the Year” for 2020, making her the first Asian American woman to be bestowed the honor. Star-studded line-up: The popular Japanese-Haitian athlete shares the honor with NBA icon Lebron…
· Bryan Ke
‘Trusting’ Pregnant Elephant Killed in India After Man Feeds Her Pineapple Filled With Explosives
A soon-to-be mother elephant died while standing in a river after eating a pineapple filled with firecrackers in Kerala’s Silent Valley, India. The elephant was found standing still in the river on May 27, according to Sky News. The animal reportedly wandered at least five to 10…
· Ranier Maningding
Why ‘Get Out’, a Movie About Anti-Black Racism, Had an Asian Character
Editor’s Note: Ranier Maningding is a copywriter and mastermind behind the social justice page “The Love Life of an Asian Guy“. The opinions expressed in this piece are solely his own. Designed as a two-for-one special, “Get Out” was both a brilliant horror film with terrifying…