Welcome to another edition of The Layup Drill. This month, we take a look at a variety of news involving Manny Pacquiao, Naomi Osaka, and Jeremy Lin.
The Layup Drill: Olympic Games edition
The Tokyo Olympics, christened with “2020’” but held in mid-2021 after being interrupted for a year by the coronavirus, glided to their conclusion in a COVID-emptied stadium on the night of Aug. 8.
PICTORIAL: 2020 Summer Olympics
Asian American athletes representing their countries at the Olympics in Tokyo.
‘A bit much’: Naomi Osaka cites pressure in Olympic loss
By ANDREW DAMPF AP Sports Writer TOKYO (AP) — It wasn’t the ending that Naomi Osaka—nor her multitudes of fans across Japan and worldwide—had expected. The start of the Tokyo […]
Historic AAPI wins for Team USA
TOKYO (AP) — Team USA’s Suni Lee came out on top in the women’s gymnastics all-around competition on July 29 at the Tokyo Olympics—becoming the first Hmong American to win […]
Mariners reinstate Kikuchi in time for All-Star Game
SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Mariners reinstated left-hander Yusei Kikuchi from the injured list on July 12, making him eligible to participate in the All-Star Game. Kikuchi was selected to […]
Osaka returns to spotlight on red carpet at The ESPYS
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer Naomi Osaka returned to the spotlight for the first time since withdrawing from the French Open in May and skipping Wimbledon, posing on the […]
The Layup Drill
Welcome to another month of The Layup Drill. Last month was a big one as the Olympics start in July. But before that, we take a look at some happenings this past June.
Jin Young Ko wins on LPGA a week after losing No. 1 ranking
THE COLONY, Texas (AP) — Jin Young Ko wanted a new trophy for her new house in Texas, and she even picked up something for the closet. She received a […]
Suni Lee, first Hmong American to make the US Olympic gymnastics team
Sunisa “Suni” Lee has made history—she will be the first Hmong American to represent the United States at the Olympics. Lee assured her spot on the women’s gymnastics team by […]
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