Welcome to another edition of The Layup Drill. In this month’s column, we take a look at the return of a tennis star, a multitude of MLB signings from Asia, and the signing of a South Korean soccer star.
Naomi Osaka headed for big money with Japan, global appeal
By YURI KAGEYAMA Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Naomi Osaka used a powerful forehand and a matching serve to win the U.S. Open against Serena Williams. Off the court — […]
The Layup Drill
By Jason Cruz NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Welcome to another edition of The Layup Drill. This month, we look at the hellos and goodbyes in sports. Hello – Osaka wins U.S. […]
Osaka wins US Open final
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Serena Williams was penalized a game for calling the chair umpire a thief during an extended argument as the U.S. […]