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Thu, Feb 9 2012

J-SLANTED: The Missing Lin[k] Has Arrived

Also tagged: Amare Stoudemire, Baron Davis, Bayhawks, Bill Walker, Carmelo Anthony, Chris Duhon, Eli Manning, Gerald Green, Golden State Warriors, Jared Jefferies, Jason Pierre-Paul, Jeremy Lin, John Wall, Klay Thompson, Linsanity, Madison Square Garden, Mario Manningham, Mike D'Antoni, New York Giants, New York Knicks, Raymond Felton, Rex Walters, Robert Swift, Steve Nash, Steve Novak, Tom Coughlin, Wat Misaka, Yao Ming, Yi Jianlian, Yuta Tabuse

By JORDAN IKEDA Rafu Contributor === (First published in The Rafu Shimpo on Feb. 9, 2012.) === Here in America, the NFL is king. Here in America, the masses are pushing to make Super Bowl Sunday a national...

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Sat, Aug 13 2011

JACL to Honor Basketball Great Wat Misaka

Also tagged: 1944 National College Athletic Association Championship, 1947 National Invitation Tournament Championship, Ann Kiyomura, Basketball Association of America, Brooklyn Dodgers, Bruce Alan Johnson, Christine Toy Johnson, FLOYD MORI, HArlem Globetrotters, Jackie Robinson, JACL Gala, Japanese American National Bowling Hall of Fame, Japanese American Sports Hall of Fame, Katie Misaka, Kristi Yamaguchi, New York Knicks, Tommy Kono, Transcending: The Wat Misaka Story, University of Utah, Utah Sports Hall of Fame, wally yonamine, Wat Misaka, Weber College

Wat Misaka was a star basketball player for the University of Utah in the 1940s. WASHINGTON — The Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) will be holding its JACL Gala (A Salute to Champions) in Washington,...

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Thu, Jun 9 2011

CROSSROADS TO SOMEWHERE: I’ve Been Chastised!

Also tagged: CARRIE FISHER, CR2S, USC, wimpy

By W.T. WIMPY HIROTO (First published in The Rafu Shimpo on June 8, 2011.) === [I guess being chastised is better than being physically attacked. Or screwed. Especially when it doesn’t really hurt anything...

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Mon, May 2 2011

Rep. Matsui Seeks to Keep Kings in Sacramento

Also tagged: Anaheim Arena Management, Doris Matsui, Honda Center, Maloof Sports and Entertainment, Mayor Kevin Johnson, Power Balance Pavilion, Sacramento Kings

SACRAMENTO — Following the announcement on Monday that the Sacramento Kings will remain in Sacramento for at least one more season, Rep. Doris Matsui (D-Sacramento) released the following statement: “Today’s...

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Fri, Mar 25 2011

NBA Stars Score for the People of Japan

Also tagged: Al Horford, Antawn Jamison, Arn Tellem, Ben Wallace, Brian Scalabrine, Danilo Gallinari, Derrick Rose, Direct Relief International, DJ Augustin, Etan Thomas, jacl, Japan Relief and Recovery Fund, Jarron Collins, Jason Collins, Jason Kapono, JaVale McGee, LaMarcus Aldridge, Marc Gasol, Mike Dunleavy Jr., Miyagi Prefecture, Pau Gasol, Quincy Pondexter, Russell Westbrook, Thomas Tighe, Tyreke Evans, Wasserman Media Group, Xavier Henry

Direct Relief International, one of the world’s leading medical relief organizations, announced Thursday that 20 players from the NBA have committed to supporting the organization in its effort...

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Wed, Dec 1 2010

KRAFTY KORNER: Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town

Also tagged: craft fairs, crafts, crafts calendary, holiday, HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE, KABAHEAD KREATIONS, Keri Kaba-Dien, KRAFTY, krafty korner

By GAIL MIYASAKI RAFU CRAFT EDITOR === OMG! The first day of December is already here! Kawaii animals illustrated by Torrance’s Keri Kaba-Dien makes monthly planning and organization more fun to do....

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Thu, Jul 22 2010

The NBA Looking Like You

Also tagged: Asian, Bay Area, Cavaliers, general manager, Golden State Warriors, Harvard, J-League, Jeremy Lin, Joe Johnson, John Wall, Kevin Durant, lakers, Lebron James, Mavericks, Miami Thrice, Palo Alto High School, rafu shimpo, Rich Cho, Robert Swift, Sam Presti, the Decision, Wat Misaka

By JORDAN IKEDA Rafu Sports Editor With “The Decision” overshadowing the World Cup finals, the Miami Thrice now organizing a dynasty in Florida, Joe Johnson getting the most money out of any free agent...

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Wed, Mar 31 2010

The Future of J-Basketball

Also tagged: all-stars, CYC, defense, HIgashi Osaka, Japan, japanese american, Rafu, Ryosuke Kimura, turnovers

Rece Kunisaki of the CYC All-Stars throws up a shot as Yamato Iwashita of the Higashi Osaka All-Stars during a goodwill game played on Saturday, March 27 at Wilson High School in Los Angeles. (Photo courtesy...

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Thu, Feb 11 2010

Make It a Community Night

Also tagged: Baron Davis, Basketball, budokan, Dana Heatherton, dodger stadium, JA Community, JACN, Japanese American Community Night, John Tamaki, JT, little tokyo, Los Angeles Clippers, nisei week foundation, phoenix suns, Rafu Forum, Staples Center, Steve Nash, UCLA, Whitney Itano

TaikoProject performs at the 2009 JACN. (MIKEY HIRANO CULROSS/Rafu Shimpo) By JORDAN IKEDA Sports Editor Last month, thanks to the efforts of many in our community, including the amazing determination...

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Wed, Dec 16 2009

Balling the ABA Shark Way

Also tagged: aba, compton cobras, jangki che shouki omura, la slam, nba development league

Omura shows flashes of brilliance during his sporadic playing time with the Compton Cobras. Kid is lightning quick. (Photos by JORDAN IKEDA/Rafu Shimpo) By JORDAN IKEDA Rafu Sports Editor === For those...

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Tag Archives: nba

J-SLANTED: The Missing Lin[k] Has Arrived

JACL to Honor Basketball Great Wat Misaka

CROSSROADS TO SOMEWHERE: I’ve Been Chastised!

Rep. Matsui Seeks to Keep Kings in Sacramento

NBA Stars Score for the People of Japan

KRAFTY KORNER: Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town

The NBA Looking Like You

The Future of J-Basketball

Make It a Community Night

Balling the ABA Shark Way

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