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IOC plans for Russian, Belarusian athletes to compete under neutral flag at Asian Games
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced on Wednesday it would “explore a pathway” for Russian and Belarusian athlete...
Bryan Ke
China
Chinese basketball star apologizes following backlash over sexist taunt
A Chinese basketball star has publicly apologized after drawing outrage on social media for taunting a rival player with a sexist comment. Z...
Ryan General
‘KaoHsiung, here I come!’: Jeremy Lin signs deal with Taiwan basketball team
Shortly after announcing his departure from the Chinese Basketball Association, former NBA star Jeremy Lin will be returning to the court af...
Michelle De Pacina
Angela Lee pleads for ‘conspiracy theories’ about sister Victoria’s death to stop
ONE Championship MMA star Angela Lee is asking fans, media and Instagram commenters to stop circulating “conspiracy theories” re...
Entertainment
Rapper Cordae reveals biggest challenge of being in a relationship with Naomi Osaka
Before you read: Naomi Osaka announces pregnancy after withdrawing from Australian Open Naomi Osaka’s Australian Open status remains unclear...
Acting legend Chow Yun-fat advises fencing star Cheung Ka-long to ‘stay humble’ in interview
Fencing star Cheung Ka-long fanboyed over international acting legend Chow Yun-fat in a recent Vogue interview. The two Hong Kong celebriti...
Muay Thai or Kun Khmer? Cambodia, Thailand spar over sport’s name ahead of 2023 SEA Games
Thailand has threatened a boycott of the upcoming 2023 Southeast Asian Games after Cambodia announced that the games will use the name ̶...
Japan
Rui Hachimura becomes LA Lakers’ first-ever Japanese player after trade
Japanese-born NBA player Rui Hachimura will make his Los Angeles Lakers debut this week after being traded from the Washington Wizards. The ...
Sports
Eileen Gu wins gold at Calgary World Cup
Before you read: Freeski phenom Eileen Gu crashes the Chinese internet after Olympic gold win in big air freestyle Freestyle skier Eileen Gu...
‘The highlight of my life’: Jeremy Lin reveals marriage of two years
Ahead of the Lunar New Year, former NBA star Jeremy Lin revealed that he has been married for about two years. On Wednesday, Lin wished his ...
Nathan Chen pushes for Salt Lake City to be 2030 Winter Games host
Before you read: Utah honors native son Nathan Chen with his own day Figure skating star Nathan Chen has expressed his desire for the Winter...
Utah high school students accused of chanting racial slurs at visiting basketball team
A Utah school district has announced an investigation after receiving complaints that a group of Roy High students began chanting racial slu...
Activist criticized for questioning Chinese players at Australian Open about Peng Shuai’s whereabouts
Before you read: #WhereIsPengShuai: Tennis star now missing after her Me Too accusations against ex-CCP official Peng Shuai says her sexual ...
Shang Juncheng, 17, becomes first Chinese man to win match at Australian Open
China’s Shang Juncheng made history during his Grand Slam debut on Monday by becoming the first Chinese male national to win an Australian O...
Feature
NBA star Jordan Clarkson wants chance to show his Pinoy pride at 2023 All-Star Game
NBA star Jordan Clarkson is hoping to represent not just Utah but also the Philippines at the upcoming 2023 NBA All-Star Game in Salt Lake C...
Lifestyle
Naomi Osaka announces pregnancy after withdrawing from Australian Open
Before you read: Naomi Osaka’s Australian Open status remains unclear as 2023 tournament nears Tennis star Naomi Osaka announced her pregnan...
Rising MMA star Victoria Lee dies at age 18
Victoria’s sister, Angela Lee ...
Culture
Philadelphia Chinatown organizations announce coalition opposing 76ers arena
Before you read: Sixers’ $1.3 billion arena proposal gets fierce pushback from Philadelphia Chinatown community Coalition warns Philadelphia...
Naomi Osaka’s Australian Open status remains unclear as 2023 tournament nears
With the first Grand Slam tennis tournament of 2023 set to begin in less than two weeks, many are still wondering if two-time Australian Ope...
Pacquiao addresses rumors of Mayweather rematch under MMA promotion Rizin
Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao has revealed more details about his upcoming fight under the Japanese MMA promotion company Rizin. Pac...
Shohei Ohtani predicted to leave Angels, sign $500M deal after 2023 season
Before you read: Shohei Ohtani signs historic $30 million deal with Los Angeles Angels Sports media is forecasting that Shohei Ohtani will b...
NASCAR’s Kyle Larson welcomes new baby
NASCAR driver Kyle Larson and his wife Katelyn recently welcomed a new member to their growing family. In a tweet on Monday, Larson, 30, ann...
Malaysian volleyball coach sparks backlash for slapping female students
A Malaysian volleyball coach who was caught on camera slapping his students during a match has received a wave of backlash in the country. T...
Iris Jung
Top female golfer in the world Lydia Ko ends 2022 by getting married
Lydia Ko is ending 2022 as the No. 1 ranked female golfer in the world — and as a newly wedded woman. Ko, who reached the top spot on Rolex&...
Chandler Treon
NFL to investigate Miami Dolphins star Tua Tagovailoa’s latest concussion
Before you read: NFL faces intense backlash, calls for firings over Tua Tagovailoa’s concussion injury The National Football League (NFL) ha...
Jeremy Lin leaving CBA, returning to US to ‘rest and reset’
Before you read: NBA champion Jeremy Lin signs with CBA’s Guangzhou Loong Lions Jeremy Lin not hopeful about NBA comeback Jeremy Lin fined b...
Carl Samson
S. Korean swimmer Hwang Sun-woo named Asian Male Swimmer of the Year
South Korean swimmer Hwang Sun-woo was recently named Asian Male Swimmer of the Year by swimming magazine SwimSwam. Hwang, 19, received an h...
Swedish fighter Samuel Ericsson knocks out Tarek Khelifi after heated encounter outside the ring
Swedish fighter Samuel Ericsson won his fight against Algerian opponent Tarek Khelifi at the Karate Combat pit on Dec. 17 just days after a...
Jewish community stands in solidarity with Philadelphia Chinatown residents protesting arena plan
Before you read: Philadelphia community protests construction of 76ers stadium near city’s Chinatown Coalition warns Philadelphia 76ers’ new...
Naomi Osaka, Emma Raducanu, Eileen Gu among 5 highest-paid female athletes of 2022
Three female athletes of Asian descent — Emma Raducanu, Eileen Gu and Naomi Osaka — have reached the top five of Forbes’ list of highe...
South Korea
Son Heung-min, Ji So-yun named South Korea’s top footballers
Before you read: Son Heung-min makes history as first Asian player to lead English football’s Premier League in goals Son Heung-min becomes ...
Miami Dolphins star Tua Tagovailoa tops fan voting for NFL Pro Bowl Games
Miami Dolphins star Tua Tagovailoa was the top-voted player by NFL fans for the 2023 Pro Bowl Games, the NFL announced. The Hawaiian quart...
South Korea’s Player No. 9, Cho Gue-sung, to star on MBC’s ‘I Live Alone’
Cho Gue-sung, a striker for South Korea’s national soccer team, recently went viral during his appearance at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Cho ...
South Korean baseball superstar Lee Jung-hoo wants to be posted to MLB
South Korean baseball superstar Lee Jung-hoo recently revealed his intent on being posted to Major League Baseball (MLB). Lee, 24, reportedl...
Japanese All-Star outfielder Masataka Yoshida signs $90M contract with Boston Red Sox
Japanese all-star outfielder Masataka Yoshida is now part of the Boston Red Sox after signing a five-year, $90 million contract with the bas...
Sixers’ $1.3 billion arena proposal gets fierce pushback from Philadelphia Chinatown community
Isa Peralta