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· Ryan General
‘Please do it at home’: Viral post challenges praise for Japanese World Cup fans
Japanese World Cup fans once again drew international praise this week after supporters were seen cleaning up stadium stands following matches. Within hours, a viral social media post challenged the celebration, arguing that Japanese men spend the least time on housework among…
· Ryan General
USA Basketball men’s team appoints its 1st Asian American head coach
Filipino American NBA coach Erik Spoelstra has been officially named head coach of the U.S. men’s national basketball team, USA Basketball announced. The longtime Miami Heat leader, who has guided the franchise to two NBA championships and multiple Finals appearances over 17…
· Ryan General
Indian teen chess champions break records in back-to-back victories
At 10 years and 3 months old, Bodhana Sivanandan of England became the youngest player to earn a Woman Grandmaster norm after a landmark tournament performance in France on July 27. Just one day later, India’s 19-year-old Divya Deshmukh became the first Indian woman to win the…
· Michelle De Pacina
Jimmy Kimmel says US ‘filthy and disgusting’ after return from Japan trip
After a recent trip to Japan with his family, late night TV host and comedian Jimmy Kimmel expressed shock on his show at the cleanliness of the country compared to the U.S. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Filipino American Harvard fencer to compete at Paris 2024 Olympics
Mitchell Saron, a Filipino American student at Harvard University who recently secured a spot on Team USA’s fencing lineup, said he was overjoyed after realizing that he would soon fulfill his childhood dream of competing at the Olympics. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
LAPD appoints its first Asian American chief
Dominic Choi was sworn in as the interim chief of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), making him the first Asian American to hold the position. Appointment: Choi, who was unanimously appointed by the civilian Board of Police Commissioners, was sworn in by Los Angeles Mayor…
· Ryan General
Chinese divers win all 9 gold medals in first leg of World Cup in Montreal
China’s diving team dominated the first leg of the 2024 World Aquatics Diving World Cup in Montreal, Canada, claiming all nine available gold medals. Clean sweep: Led by standout performances from Chen Yiwen, Wang Zongyuan, Chen Yuxi and Yang Hao, the Chinese team secured…
· Bryan Ke
Los Angeles police names first Asian American officer to lead department
The Los Angeles Board of Police Commissioners has unanimously appointed Dominic Choi as interim chief of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). Leading the department: The board announced Choi’s appointment on Wednesday, making him the first Asian American officer to lead Los…
· Bryan Ke
Japanese soccer legend Shinji Ono retires at 44
Japanese soccer legend Shinji Ono, one of the biggest stars in Asian football, ended his 26-year career Sunday with the announcement of his retirement. Final match: Wearing a No. 44 jersey that matched his age, Ono finished Sunday night’s game with a loss for his team, Hokkaido…
· Bryan Ke
Son Heung-min’s Chinese fans brawl with China supporters during World Cup qualifier
Fans of the Tottenham Hotspur Football Club and its star player Son Heung-min got into a brawl with supporters of the Chinese national team during the 2026 World Cup Asian qualifier in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, on Tuesday. The context: South Korea beat the Chinese national…
· Michelle De Pacina
Japan’s Yoshimi Yamashita among first-ever women referees for men’s Asian Cup
Japan’s Yoshimi Yamashita is among the historic inclusion of five female officials, including two referees, at the upcoming men’s Asian Cup in Qatar next year. The historic inclusion: On Thursday, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) selected referees Yamashita and Katherine…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘It was crazy’: NBA star Luka Doncic recounts N. Korea missile scare in Japan
A day before the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup, teams who were staying in Okinawa, Japan, were woken up at 4 a.m. by an emergency evacuation alert triggered by a missile launch from North Korea. The emergency alarm: The Japanese government sent the alarm via the J-Alert system…
· Bryan Ke
Japan stuns Finland for 1st win at FIBA World Cup in 17 years
Japan’s national basketball team has secured its first-ever win at the FIBA Basketball World Cup in almost two decades. What happened: The East Asian team won 98-88 against Finland in Okinawa, Japan, on Sunday.
· Michelle De Pacina
Fans of YouTuber IShowSpeed gather outside Tokyo hospital to show support amid his illness
Fans of 18-year-old YouTuber IShowSpeed gathered outside a hospital in Tokyo to show support amid his ongoing illness. About his illness: Darren Watkins Jr., better known as IShowSpeed, was rushed to the hospital last weekend after suffering a “deadly” headache and a swollen…
· Ryan General
Watch: Japanese rugby fans sing opponents’ national anthems during matches
Videos show Japanese fans singing the opposing teams’ national anthems as the games kicked off in the Pacific Nations Series in Samoa in July
· Chandler Treon
South Korea’s Casey Phair becomes youngest player in World Cup history
Casey Phair, a 16-year-old from New Jersey, has made history as the youngest player in FIFA Women’s World Cup history. Making history: Phair, an American-born teenager from Warren Township, also became the youngest and the first mixed-race player of any gender to represent South…
· Bryan Ke
NBA star Jordan Clarkson will don Philippine jersey at 2023 FIBA World Cup
NBA star Jordan Clarkson, who currently plays for the Utah Jazz as a shooting and point guard, will compete with the Philippine national team at this year’s FIBA World Cup. Key details: Al Panlilio, president of Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP), the Philippines’ national…
· Ryan General
Filipinas make Women’s World Cup history with stunning upset of New Zealand
“You saw how long New Zealand had to wait for its first win — six World Cups — and (for Philippines) to get it today was incredible”
· Bryan Ke
NBA player Kyle Anderson obtains Chinese citizenship, to represent China at World Cup
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kyle Anderson will represent China at this year’s FIBA World Cup. About his announcement: The 29-year-old athlete, also known by his Chinese name Li Kaier, broke the news in a Weibo post on Monday. He announced to his Chinese fans that he is…
· Chandler Treon
Japan’s Women’s World Cup team cleans stadium, leaves note after opening victory
Japan has continued its tradition of cleaning up after themselves at the 2023 Women’s World Cup. The team: The women’s national team left their locker room spotless after their 5-0 victory in their opening match against Zambia on Saturday, also leaving behind a thoughtful…