Sports – Pacific Citizen

‘Sacrifice for What You Want or What You Want Becomes the Sacrifice’

Team USA’s Megumi Field Megumi Field’s dream of reaching the Olympics comes true as she goes for the gold in…

GarrettAugust 9, 2024

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Olympian Kokumai Tapped as Virtual Guest for Biden’s Address

Rep. Porter Invites Karateka Following Verbal Harassment Incident IRVINE, Calif. — Rep. Katie Porter (D-Calif.) announced that she has invited…

P.C. EditorApril 28, 2021

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Morikawa Quickly Goes From College Grad to PGA Champion

The recent college graduate wins the PGA Championship at age 23. Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO — Collin Morikawa couldn’t help…

P.C. EditorAugust 14, 2020

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Terasaki Budokan: Opening Tip-Off Is Getting Closer

The grand opening of the long-gestating Terasaki Budokan in Little Tokyo was scheduled for June — until the COVID-19 crisis…

P.C. EditorJuly 17, 2020

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Olympics: Kokumai Is U.S. Karate’s Best Hope to Not Leave Empty-Handed

Sakura Kokumai displays her prowess as a world-class karate kata competitor. (Photo: Xavier Servolle) The L.A. County-based karateka presses the…

P.C. EditorJuly 26, 2019

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Patrick Chun Selected to Lead Washington State Athletics

By Washington State Athletic Communications Patrick Chun PULLMAN, Wash. — Washington State University President Kirk Schulz has selected Patrick Chun…

P.C. EditorFebruary 9, 2018

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Two-Way Player Shohei Ohtani Is Ready to Leave Japan for Major League Baseball

Rangers, Yankees and Twins can offer the most to the Japanese star, who will be eligible to play in the…

P.C. EditorNovember 17, 2017

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JACL Calls Foul on MLB Decision

JACL National President Gary Mayeda reacts to Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred's decision to defer punishment for Houston Astros…

P.C. EditorNovember 1, 2017

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Japan’s Real-Life ‘Speed Racer’

Takuma Sato revels in his history-making Indianapolis 500 victory. (Photo: Courtesy of Takuma Sato) Indy 500 champ Takuma Sato makes…

P.C. EditorOctober 6, 2017

In-Depth Sports

Matt Stonie Eats His Way to the Top

Competitive Eater Matt Stonie on Food and Fitness By Connie K. Ho, Contributor Imagine downing 323 gyoza in one sitting.…

P.C. EditorSeptember 9, 2016