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Global Giving's Controversial Renaming Decision This episode of the Nonprofit NewsFeed delves into Global Giving's decision to rename Taiwan as "Chinese Taipei" on its platform, a move reportedly influenced by the Chinese government as the platform expands in China. This change has provoked dissatisfaction among Taiwanese NGOs, leading some to withdraw from the platform.
Global Giving’s Controversial Renaming Decision This episode of the Nonprofit NewsFeed delves into Global Giving’s decision to rename Taiwan as “Chinese Taipei” on its platform, a move reportedly influenced by the Chinese government as the platform expands in China. This change has provoked dissatisfaction among Taiwanese NGOs, leading some to withdraw from the platform. -------- NonprofitNewsfeed.com Summary of hundreds of news sources.The post Taiwanese Nonprofits Leave GlobalGiving Over “Chinese Taipei” Relabeling (news) first appeared on Nonprofit News Feed.
The rejection by the 79th World Health Assembly, or WHA, of a proposal concerning Taiwan for the 10th consecutive year demonstrated that adherence to the one-China principle is a universal consensus within the international community, a Chinese mainland spokesman said on Monday.国务院台办发言人5月18日表示，第79届世界卫生大会连续第十年拒绝涉台提案。这充分说明，坚持一个中国原则是国际社会的普遍共识。Chen Binhua, spokesman for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said that the decision of the WHA, at its meeting in Geneva, Switzerland, to reject the so-called proposal of "inviting Taiwan to participate in the WHA as an observer" once again highlights the international community's firm commitment to the one-China principle.国务院台湾事务办公室发言人陈斌华表示，世界卫生大会在瑞士日内瓦的会议作出决定，拒绝所谓“邀请台湾以观察员身份参加世界卫生大会”的提案，这再次凸显了国际社会对一个中国原则的承诺坚定不渝。Chen said that the authorities of the Democratic Progressive Party, or DPP, in Taiwan will ultimately fail, as they stubbornly stick to a "Taiwan independence" separatist stance and refuse to recognize the 1992 Consensus, which embodies the one-China principle. He accused the authorities of attempting to use what he described as "underhanded" means to seek a so-called "breakthrough" in the Taiwan region's participation in the WHA.陈斌华表示，台湾民进党当局顽固坚持“台独”分裂立场，拒不承认体现一个中国原则的“九二共识”，其图谋终将失败。他谴责民进党当局企图通过所谓“卑劣”手段，在台湾地区参与世卫大会问题上谋求所谓“突破”。He also criticized the DPP authorities for colluding with external forces to stir up issues surrounding Taiwan's participation in the WHA, deliberately distorting and challenging the fundamental principles established by United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 and WHA Resolution 25.1.并批评民进党当局勾连外部势力炒作台湾参与世界卫生大会问题，故意歪曲并挑战联合国大会第2758号决议和世卫大会第25.1号决议所确立的根本原则。"This is not only an act of political manipulation aimed at seeking 'independence' under the guise of healthcare and challenging China's sovereignty and territorial integrity," Chen said. He added that it also challenges the post-World War II international order, international justice and the prevailing global consensus.陈斌华说：“这不仅是打着卫生健康的幌子谋求‘独立'、挑战中国主权和领土完整的政治操弄行径，同时也是对二战后国际秩序、国际正义以及国际社会普遍共识的挑战。”He warned the DPP authorities that no matter what tactics they employ, they will deceive no one, achieve nothing and are doomed to fail. "Nor can they hold back the historical trend toward China's ultimate and inevitable reunification," he added.他警告民进党当局，无论耍什么花招，都骗不了人、成不了事，终将以失败告终。他补充道，“他们也阻挡不了祖国终将统一、也必将统一的历史大势。”According to Chen, the Chinese mainland has made appropriate arrangements for Taiwan's involvement in global health affairs on the basis of the one-China principle, despite Taiwan not participating in the WHA.据陈斌华介绍，尽管台湾没有参加世界卫生大会，但大陆方面在一个中国原则的基础上，对台湾参与全球卫生事务作出了妥善安排。Over the past year, the central government has approved applications from 18 medical and health experts in the Taiwan region to participate in technical activities of the World Health Organization, or WHO. Under the framework of the International Health Regulations, the Taiwan region can both access WHO notifications on public health emergencies in a timely manner and report relevant information to the organization promptly.过去一年，中央政府已批准台湾地区18名医疗卫生专家参加世界卫生组织技术活动的申请。在《国际卫生条例》框架下，台湾地区既能及时获取世卫组织发布的突发公共卫生事件信息，也能及时向世卫组织通报有关情况。The two sides of the Taiwan Strait also maintain a smooth mechanism for sharing information on infectious disease outbreaks and have held exchanges such as the hospital presidents' forum, Chen said.陈斌华表示，海峡两岸还保持着畅通的传染病疫情信息共享机制，并开展了诸如海峡两岸院长论坛等交流活动。"This fully demonstrates that we take seriously the health and medical concerns of Taiwan compatriots," he added.他补充说：“这充分表明，我们高度重视台湾同胞的健康和医疗关切。”Taiwan attended the WHA as an observer under the name "Chinese Taipei" from 2009 to 2016, based on adherence to the one-China principle and the 1992 Consensus.基于对一个中国原则和“九二共识”的坚持，台湾曾于2009年至2016年以“中华台北”名义、观察员身份参加世界卫生大会。• Adherence /ədˈhɪərəns/坚持，遵循• Underhanded /ˌʌndəˈhændɪd/卑劣的，秘密的，不光彩的• Collude /kəˈluːd/勾结，串通• Guise /ɡaɪz/伪装，幌子• Prevailing /prɪˈveɪlɪŋ/盛行的，普遍的• Compatriot /kəmˈpætriət/同胞
Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 121-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 41,496 on turnover of 18.4-billion N-T. The market moved sharply lower on Wednesday, as the bellwether electronics sector was dragged down following losses by U-S tech companies on Wall Street overnight amid a surge in inflation in America. Gov't touts Taiwan as a full APEC member The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is insisting that Taiwan remains a full APEC member. It comes after China's Taiwan Affairs Office said Taiwan's participation in the forum is conducted under the "one-China principle." China is hosting this year's APEC events. The foreign ministry here in Taipei says Taiwan formally became a full APEC member economy in 1991 under the name "Chinese Taipei" through the signing of an accession (正式加入) MOU. The ministry is also calling on Beijing to "fulfill its duties and commitments as APEC host in accordance with APEC guidelines, standards, and practices." Taipei expands rat control measures, seeks national monitoring model And, The Taipei City Government's Department of Environmental Protection says its stepping up efforts against rodent infestations by expanding tracking methods … .. while also call central government to establish a unified national monitoring system to better assess (評估) pest control effectiveness. According to the department, until such a system is established, the city will expand its use of the "trap-night" method, while also tracking active rat burrows and public reports as indicators of infestation trends. The department also says it currently has more than 80 disinfection specialists, each assisted by one or two cleaning workers, which should be sufficient to meet current demand. Russia Launches Massive Drone Attack on Ukraine Russia has launched a massive daytime drone attack on Ukraine, firing at least 800 drones across 20 regions of the country. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says at least six people were killed and dozens wounded, including children. Wednesday's targets included the cities of Kyiv, Lviv and Odesa. Zelenskyy is warning of possible cruise and ballistic missile attacks by Moscow following the drone barrage (猛烈的攻擊). U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have suggested the war could be nearing an end. However, they provided no evidence or details to support those statements. BRICS Foreign Ministers meet in New Delhi amid internal rift BRICS foreign ministers are arriving in India today ahead of a key meeting later this week - with the grouping facing fresh internal strain. The Iran conflict is casting a shadow over the bloc - even as New Delhi looks to keep the focus on economic cooperation and Global South priorities. Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi. UK King Outlines Gov Plans King Charles III has outlined the British government's legislative plans as Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces pressure to stay in power. In a ceremonial speech to Parliament, the king emphasized the U.K.'s focus on energy policy, defense, and national security amid the conflicts in Iran and Ukraine. He also pledged action against antisemitism, highlighting British values of decency (正直) and tolerance. Starmer's leadership is under scrutiny (密切觀察，詳細檢查) after significant losses in local elections. Some Labour Party members have urged him to set a departure timetable, and Health Secretary Wes Streeting might challenge him. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告－－－－ 左岸咖啡館乘載巴黎塞納河左岸的人文底蘊，還有每個人對法式生活的美好嚮往。 走進左岸咖啡館，點一杯深焙濃郁的曼特寧風味咖啡，用極致香醇喚醒法式浪漫的靈魂… 享受一個人的獨白時光☕ 我在左岸咖啡館
China announced on Monday its decision not to approve the Taiwan region's participation in this year's World Health Assembly, and criticized the Democratic Progressive Party authorities' attempt to seek "independence" by soliciting external support.中国于5月11日宣布，决定不同意台湾地区参加今年的世界卫生大会，并批评民进党当局企图通过“挟洋自重”谋求“台独”。Taiwan is reportedly yet to receive any invitation to attend the 79th World Health Assembly, which is scheduled to open in Geneva, Switzerland, on May 18.据报道，台湾方面尚未收到参加定于5月18日在瑞士日内瓦开幕的第79届世界卫生大会的邀请。The decision was made to uphold the one-China principle, as well as the seriousness and authority of relevant United Nations General Assembly and WHA resolutions, Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said at a daily news briefing in Beijing.外交部发言人郭嘉昆在京举行的例行记者会上表示，这一决定是为了维护一个中国原则，以及联合国大会和世界卫生大会相关决议的严肃性和权威性。Without the consent of the central government, the region has no basis, reason or right to participate in the WHA, Guo said.郭嘉昆指出，未经中央政府同意，台湾地区没有任何基础、理由或权利参加世界卫生大会。He stressed that the DPP authorities stubbornly adhere to the separatist stance of "Taiwan independence", which has eroded the political foundation for Taiwan's participation in the WHA.他强调，民进党当局顽固坚持“台独”分裂立场，从根本上破坏了台湾地区参与世界卫生大会的政治基础。He said that the region's participation in international organizations, including activities of the World Health Organization, must be handled in accordance with the one-China principle, which is a fundamental principle affirmed by UNGA Resolution 2758 and WHA Resolution 25.1.郭嘉昆表示，台湾地区参与国际组织活动，包括世界卫生组织的相关活动，必须按照一个中国原则来处理，这是联合国大会第2758号决议和世界卫生大会第25.1号决议所确认的根本原则。There is only one China in the world, and Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory, said Guo, adding that the government of the People's Republic of China is the sole legal government representing the whole of China.郭嘉昆重申，世界上只有一个中国，台湾是中国领土不可分割的一部分。他同时强调，中华人民共和国政府是代表全中国的唯一合法政府。He added that any attempt to violate the one-China principle and engage in political manipulation by playing the "Taiwan card" is doomed to fail.他进一步指出，任何企图违背一个中国原则、通过打“台湾牌”进行政治操弄的行径都注定失败。On the same day, Chen Binhua, spokesman for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said Taiwan's exclusion from the WHA was entirely the result of secessionist political manipulation by the DPP authorities, and reflected their failure in trying to "seek independence through health-related issues".同日，国务院台湾事务办公室发言人陈斌华表示，台湾地区被排除在世界卫生大会之外，完全是民进党当局进行谋“独”政治操弄的结果，也标志着其“以疫谋独”图谋的失败。It once again proves that the international community's commitment to the one-China principle is unshakable, he said.他表示，这再次证明，国际社会坚持一个中国原则的格局不可动摇。For eight consecutive years - 2009 to 2016 — the region participated in the WHA as an observer under the name "Chinese Taipei".从2009年到2016年，台湾地区曾连续八年以“中华台北”名义、观察员身份参加世界卫生大会。According to Chen, this special arrangement was based on both sides of the Taiwan Strait adhering to the 1992 Consensus, which embodies the one-China principle.据陈斌华介绍，这一特殊安排是建立在海峡两岸均坚持体现一个中国原则的“九二共识”基础之上的。He noted that the DPP authorities' deceptive and provocative practices will meet firm opposition from compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait, as well as from the international community, and are doomed to fail.他指出，民进党当局的欺骗性、挑衅性行径将遭到海峡两岸同胞及国际社会的坚决反对，注定以失败告终。• Solicit /səˈlɪsɪt/恳求，请求，招揽• Stubbornly /ˈstʌbənli/顽固地，倔强地• Separatist /ˈsepərətɪst/分裂主义的，独立派的• Inalienable /ɪnˈeɪliənəbl/不可分割的，不可剥夺的• Secessionist /sɪˈseʃənɪst/分裂国家的人，主张脱离的
Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 267-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 39,571 on turnover of 16.8-billion N-T. The market bucked rises registered in other neighboring markets and lost ground on Wednesday, as investors reacted to a slump in A-I related stocks on Wall Street. Premier guarantees minimum wage to exceed NT$30,000 next year Premier Cho Jung-tai is guaranteeing that the monthly minimum wage will exceed 30,000 N-T next year. Cho made the pledge (保證) during an award ceremony honoring model workers. According to Cho, he's guaranteeing the monthly minimum wage will exceed 30,000 N-T in 2027 based on the rapid development of the island's economy and markets across the country showing strong momentum. The current monthly minimum wage is 29,500 N-T, while the current hourly minimum wage to 196 N-T. Baristas to compete as 'Chinese Taipei' The Taiwan Coffee Association says competitors will be competing under the name "Chinese Taipei" in events organized by the World Coffee Championships. Competitors in the event have participated under the name "Taiwan" since 2007. According to the association, the change is an unavoidable (不可避免的) condition to safeguard participation rights and the new rules must be followed to ensure continuing participation in international events. Baristas from Taiwan regularly takes part in six major World Coffee Championship events. Two Jewish men stabbed in London Two Jewish men have been stabbed in North London in what police are describing as a terrorist incident. Counterterrorism police are investigating possible links to recent arson attacks on synagogues (猶太教堂). Lara Bentley reports from London SAfrica Protests Against Illegal Immigration Hundreds of South Africans have protested in Johannesburg against illegal migration. Demonstrations have been held across the country, including Pretoria, with anti-migration groups demanding stricter immigration enforcement (執行，執法). South Africa is a major economic hub that attracts many migrants seeking opportunities. Estimates of undocumented immigrants range from 3 to 5 million. Protesters claim illegal immigration causes urban overcrowding, labor tensions, and security threats. The protests led to shop closures amid fears of looting. The U.N. secretary-general has expressed concern over xenophobic (仇外的) attacks. South Africa plans to rebuild its busiest land ports to enhance security and reduce illegal migration. Thailand Thaksin to be Released Next Month Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is set to be released from a Bangkok prison next month after a Justice Ministry panel decision to grant him parole (假釋). The Corrections Department announced on Wednesday that the 76-year-old Thaksin will be released from Klong Prem Central Prison on May 11. He has completed two-thirds of his one-year sentence, the minimum required by law. Thaksin was sentenced in 2023 for abuse of power. His release marks the end of a legal saga that began when he returned to Thailand after more than a decade of self-imposed exile. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告－－－－ 新加坡，開啟最過癮的海陸雙享假期！ 蘋果旅遊 推出新加坡與郵輪專案，結合新加坡城市魅力與豪華郵輪體驗，迪士尼探險號或雲頂夢號任你選，一次滿足海陸度假享受，詳情請洽蘋果旅遊！
Chris Holman welcomes back Zac Clark, General Manager, Lansing Lugnuts, Lansing, MI Athletics' affiliation is at an interesting time. Tell us about Sacramento, and are they close to going to Las Vegas? So, Zac, your season is about to get underway. Remind Michigan about the Crosstown Rivalry with MSU? What sort of economic impact for Mid-Michigan should we expect from this season? Can you speak to your ties with local companies like LAFCU and Jackson, and the philanthropy that comes out of these relationships? What are the other sneak previews you can give for 2026? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Watch MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/ LANSING, Mich. – In concert with the Athletics, the Lansing Lugnuts announce a Break Camp roster led by five MLB Pipeline Top 30 A's prospects: Devin Taylor (No. 8), Steven Echavarria (No. 16), Zane Taylor (No. 19), Nate Nankil (No. 26) and Bobby Boser (No. 30). An official Opening Day roster will be finalized before the Nuts open their 30th season at Jackson® Field™ at 6:05 p.m. on Thursday, April 2, vs. Dayton. A closer look at the roster for the 30th season of Lugnuts baseball, featuring 14 returning players and 16 newcomers to Michigan's state capital: Starting Rotation - Lansing's rotation is expected to combine 2025 Nuts Steven Echavarria, Kyle Robinson, and Tzu-Chen Sha with newcomers Zane Taylor, Samuel Dutton, and Jackson Finley. All six pitchers are right-handed. The 20-year-old Echavarria led the Nuts last season with 25 starts, while Robinson posted seven quality starts, and Sha was part of Chinese Taipei's 2026 World Baseball Classic squad. Taylor, the A's 2025 fifth-round pick from UNC Wilmington, led all D-I pitchers in K/BB ratio and WHIP; Dutton, drafted in the tenth round from Auburn, led the Tigers in wins and strikeouts and was named All-SEC; and Finley, a two-way standout at Georgia Tech, returns to action after missing the 2025 season. Bullpen - Here there be southpaws, namely 2025 Nuts Jack Mahoney and Ryan Magdic plus newcomers Tucker Novotny, a standout at Minnesota, and Riley Huge, who struck out 20 batters in a sensational 7 2/3-inning gem while at Winthrop University. More familiar faces abound, too, with Jake Garland (2023-2025) entering his fourth year in Lansing, Jose Dicochea (2023-2024) making his third appearance, and Luis Carrasco (2024) returning after a season lost due to injury. Ryan Brown, one of the Pac-12's top closers at Oregon State, also returns to action after missing 2025. A trio of new A's acquisitions top things off: Abel Mercedes from the Houston Astros and Darlin Pinales from the Arizona Diamondbacks, both selected in the Rule 5 Draft, and Gerlin Rosario, picked up from the Tampa Bay Rays in a trade for former Lugnut Cooper Bowman. Led by manager Javier Godard, the 2026 Lugnuts first take the field against the Michigan State Spartans in the Crosstown Showdown on Wednesday, April 1, at 6:05 p.m. at Jackson® Field™ before opening the season with a three-game homestand vs. Dayton from April 2-4. Tickets are available at the stadium box office, 517-485-4500 and milb.com/lansing. # # #
ESPN's The Far Post is checking in after the quarterfinals of the Women's Asian Cup with voice notes from Sam Lewis, Marissa Lordanic, and Angela Christian-Wilkes. We're chatting about China's win over Chinese Taipei, the dominant nature of South Korea and Japan's victories, and more. We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which this podcast was recorded and produced on: the Gadigal people of the Eora nation and the Whadjuk Noongar people. Follow The Far Post on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Check out espn.com.au or download the ESPN App. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
China advanced to the semifinals of the AFC Women's Asian Cup after beating Chinese Taipei 2-0 after extra time in Saturday's quarterfinal.在3月14日下午进行的一场女足亚洲杯四分之一决赛中，中国女足经过加时赛2:0战胜中国台北队，成功晋级半决赛。China settled quickly and controlled possession for long stretches. Wang Shuang thought she had given her side the lead in the 39th minute, but the goal was disallowed after a VAR review.中国女足在开场后就迅速进入状态，长时间占据控球优势。第39分钟，王霜曾攻入一球，但裁判观看VAR（视频助理裁判）后判定进球无效。China remained on top in the second half but could not find a breakthrough in regulation time.下半场比赛中，中国女足依然占据优势，但还是未能攻破对方球门。The deadlock was finally broken in the 94th minute, when Shao Ziqin finished from the middle of the area after a pass from Wang. Shao then won a penalty in the 112th minute, but Wurigumula's spot kick was saved.加时赛第4分钟，王霜送出助攻，邵子钦在禁区中路抢点射门得分，中国女足终于打破僵局。第112分钟邵子钦为中国队创造点球机会，可惜乌日古木拉主罚的点球被对方门将扑出。China sealed the result with two minutes left in extra time when Jin Kun surged down the right and forced an own goal by Chen Ying-hui.加时赛最后两分钟，金坤右路进攻造成陈英惠自摆乌龙，中国女足就此锁定胜局。The win keeps China on course for a record-extending 10th continental title, though the team will be without Wang for the next match, after the midfielder was handed a yellow card for the second straight match.本场胜利让中国女足有望队史第10次捧起亚洲杯。但是队长王霜本场比赛吃到一张黄牌，由于连续两场小组赛得牌，她将缺席半决赛。China now faces host Australia in Tuesday's semifinal and has also secured qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup, with the four semifinalists earning direct berths. Chinese Taipei will play the Democratic People's Republic of Korea on Thursday in a playoff for one of the remaining two World Cup spots.根据规则，女足亚洲杯四支球队将直接获得2027年女足世界杯参赛资格，因此中国女足挺进四强后已锁定世界杯名额。半决赛中，中国女足将迎战东道主澳大利亚队。中国台北队将在周四迎战朝鲜队，争夺剩余两个世界杯席位中的一个。China coach Ante Milicic said his team had expected a difficult game, especially after a strong performance and result against the DPRK in the final group-stage match, as well as the change in kickoff time for the quarterfinal.中国队主教练安特•米利西奇赛后接受采访时表示，由于在小组赛最后一场对阵朝鲜队的比赛中表现出色并取得好成绩，加上四分之一决赛的开球时间发生变化，球队已经预料到这是一场艰难的比赛。He said China created enough chances to win inside 90 minutes but failed to take them.米利西奇说，中国队获得了足够多的在90分钟内结束比赛的机会，但可惜未能抓住机会。"We looked a little bit anxious, but in the end, I felt that we were fairly well in control," he said. "We won the game, qualified for the World Cup, and we moved into the semifinals. So I am just delighted for the players and staff.""球员们看起来有些焦虑，但我觉得我们基本上已经很好地控制了比赛节奏，"他说。"我们赢得了比赛，获得了世界杯参赛资格，成功晋级半决赛。我为球员们和工作人员感到欣喜。"Milicic, who is Australian, said Wang's suspension for the semifinal was a blow after her strong tournament, but added that it also created an opportunity for another player to step in against Australia.米利西奇是澳大利亚人，他说王霜在半决赛中被禁赛对于正处于赛事上升势头的球队来说是一个打击，但他也补充说，这为另一名球员在对阵澳大利亚的比赛中出场创造了机会。deadlock /ˈdedlɒk/僵局spot kick /spɒt kɪk/点球force an own goal /fɔːs ən əʊn ɡəʊl/造成乌龙球midfielder /ˈmɪdfiːldə/中场球员
ESPN's The Far Post is checking in after the second round of matches from matchday one of the Women's Asian Cup. With voice notes from Sam Lewis, Marissa Lordanic, and Angela Christian-Wilkes about Japan's terrifying win over India, North Korea and VAR, Chinese Taipei's important win, and which teams are well placed to make the quarterfinals. We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which this podcast was recorded and produced on: the Gadigal and Wangal people of the Eora nation. Follow The Far Post on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Check out espn.com.au or download the ESPN App. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
O's prospect Vance Honeycutt has four at-bats this spring. He's homered in each of them. Also, the World Baseball Classic got underway as Australia topped Chinese Taipei with former No. 1 pick Travis Bazzana sealing the win with a homer in Tokyo. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In front of a near-capacity crowd at the Tokyo Dome, the 11th-ranked Australians defeated world number two Chinese Taipei 3-0 in a stunning result. Robbie Perkins and Travis Bazzana both hit home runs, driving in all three of Australia's runs. - ワールド・ベースボール・クラシック（WBC）が開幕し、世界ランキング11位のオーストラリアは同2位のチャイニーズタイペイに3対0で勝利。初戦を白星で飾りました。
Join Joshua Yuhas for a major trade in the NFL, a USA baseball exhibition with the Rockies in the MLB, Knicks action in the NBA, a tight Devils game in the NHL, and finally the opening game of the 2026 World Baseball Classic between Pool C competitors Chinese Taipei and Australia.
The World Baseball Classic -- baseball's Olympics! -- gets underway with Chinese Taipei facing Australia in Pool C play in Japan at 10 p.m. ET on FS1. The Aussies feature the No. 1 overall pick from the 2024 Draft, second baseman Travis Bazzana. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Welcome to Tablesetters, where early-season baseball storylines are evaluated through context, projection, and structural impact rather than isolated spring highlights. As camps begin to stabilize, several early narratives are beginning to shape the broader landscape of the 2026 season — from international competition to emerging prospects and roster uncertainty around the league. We begin with the return of the World Baseball Classic, which arrives just as MLB spring training reaches its most competitive stretch. The tournament brings together 20 national teams competing across Tokyo, San Juan, Houston, and Miami, running through March 17. Japan enters as the defending champion after defeating Team USA in the 2023 final, while the United States returns with a roster built to pursue redemption. The Dominican Republic, Venezuela, and Puerto Rico also enter the tournament with lineups capable of making deep runs. Exhibition games leading into the tournament have already produced early signals. Team USA delivered one of the loudest statements, routing the San Francisco Giants 15–1. Paul Skenes dominated in his outing, striking out four hitters across three innings without issuing a walk, immediately reminding everyone why he has quickly become one of the most overpowering pitchers in the sport. Offensively, Alex Bregman launched a home run while Roman Anthony — a late addition to the roster after Corbin Carroll suffered a broken hand — delivered a two-run homer. The lineup surrounding them featured star power throughout with Aaron Judge, Bryce Harper, Bobby Witt Jr., and Byron Buxton. Japan's preparation was less smooth. Samurai Japan dropped an exhibition game despite a solo homer from Masataka Yoshida, a reminder that even the defending champions are still working through early-March rhythm. The tournament officially begins when Chinese Taipei faces Australia in Tokyo, opening the round-robin stage where five-team pools compete for two quarterfinal spots. Team USA opens its tournament Friday against Brazil before quickly facing Great Britain, Mexico, and Italy as Pool B begins to take shape. From international baseball we move to a structural shift arriving in Major League Baseball this season: the Automated Ball-Strike challenge system. Rather than replacing home plate umpires entirely, the league is introducing a hybrid model. Each team begins a game with two challenges, and only the pitcher, catcher, or hitter can initiate a challenge immediately after a call. If the challenge is successful, the team keeps it. Spring training has quickly become the testing ground for how teams will actually use the system. The Minnesota Twins have been among the most aggressive teams in challenging calls, leading the league in overturned decisions early in camp as they experiment with the margins of the strike zone. Meanwhile, the Athletics have stood out for efficiency, posting the highest challenge success rate in baseball so far by winning roughly seventy percent of their appeals. Leaguewide data suggests about half of all challenges are overturned, reinforcing the idea that the biggest edge may belong to players with elite strike-zone awareness rather than teams that simply challenge the most. Spring training has also produced several intriguing individual and organizational storylines. In Detroit's system, Kevin McGonigle is beginning to look like one of the most advanced young hitters in professional baseball. The 21-year-old shortstop recently opened an exhibition game by launching the first pitch he saw from former All-Star Luis Severino for a home run. McGonigle's combination of strike-zone discipline, elite contact ability, and emerging power recently earned him an 80-grade hit tool evaluation, the highest grade scouts can assign to a hitter. In limited spring action he has posted a .400/.471/.667 line, further reinforcing the belief that he could eventually become one of the defining hitters of the Tigers' next competitive window. In Colorado, the organization's long search for stability at first base continues more than a decade after Todd Helton's retirement. This spring that conversation centers around Charlie Condon and TJ Rumfield. Condon, the third overall pick in the 2024 draft out of Georgia, arrived in professional baseball with one of the most dominant offensive seasons in recent NCAA history, hitting 37 home runs while batting .433. His raw power could eventually play extremely well at Coors Field. Rumfield represents a different profile — a more experienced hitter who spent all of last season in Triple-A hitting .285 with an .825 OPS. Colorado now faces a familiar decision between accelerating a high-upside prospect or relying on the steadier upper-minors bat. Atlanta is dealing with a far more complicated roster situation. Jurickson Profar is facing a potential 162-game suspension after testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug for the second time within the past year. Under MLB's Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program, a second violation results in a full-season suspension and forfeiture of salary. Profar is expected to appeal the decision through the MLB Players Association, which leaves the Braves in a difficult holding pattern as they attempt to plan their Opening Day roster. If the suspension stands, Atlanta will suddenly need to replace a projected middle-of-the-lineup bat. Finally, one of the most closely watched prospects in baseball continues to generate attention in Pittsburgh. Konnor Griffin, the 19-year-old shortstop and the No. 1 prospect in the sport, has already launched three home runs in limited Grapefruit League action. Griffin's power-speed combination has drawn comparisons to some of the most dynamic young players in the game. Last season he hit .333 with 21 home runs and 65 stolen bases across three minor league levels, eventually finishing the year at Double-A. The bigger question now is timing. If Griffin were to make the Opening Day roster, he would become the first teenage hitter to debut in the majors since Ken Griffey Jr. in 1989. The Pirates may still choose to delay that debut for development or service-time reasons, but early spring performances are beginning to make that decision far more complicated. Spring training often produces noise, but the themes beginning to emerge this year feel more substantial: the return of baseball's biggest international tournament, a technological change that could reshape the strike zone conversation, and a wave of young talent preparing to define the next era of the sport. The season is approaching quickly. And the real signals are starting to appear.
The live-action One Piece series announced on February 24 that the members of the Straw Hat Pirates will appear during the World Baseball Classic's Japan vs. Chinese Taipei game on March 6. Iñaki Godoy (Monkey D. Luffy), Emily Rudd (Nami), Mackenyu (Roronoa Zoro), Jacob Gibson (Usopp), and Taz Skylar (Sanji) will take part in the game's first pitch. The game will start at the Tokyo Dome at 6:00 p.m.The live-action One Piece series debuted exclusively on Netflix in August 2023. The first season had eight episodes, as opposed to 10 episodes as originally reported. The series won awards for "Outstanding Original Song for a Children's or Young Teen Program" and "Outstanding Stunt Coordination for a Live Program" at The 3rd Annual Children's & Family Emmy Awards. The second season is set to premier on Netflix on March 10.
The World Baseball Classic starts Wednesday night in Japan, with Chinese Taipei facing Australia. To get you prepared, we break down each of the four pools, the players to watch and predictions for which teams will advance to the quarterfinals. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
ESPN's The Far Post is previewing Group B ahead of the Women's Asian Cup. Join Samantha Lewis, Anna Harrington, Angela Christian-Wilkes, and Marissa Lordanic as we chat about Japan, Vietnam, India, and Chinese Taipei. We're chatting qualification paths, recent results, key players, and interesting facts. We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which this podcast was recorded and produced on: the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin nation and the Gadigal people of the Eora nation. Follow The Far Post on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Check out espn.com.au or download the ESPN App. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The island’s diplomatic space may be shrinking but it wants to engage the world on its own terms. Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times will now analyse the hottest political and trending talking points, alternating between its Malaysia and Greater China bureaus. For November, host and deputy foreign editor Albert Wai connects with Taiwan correspondent Yip Wai Yee. They discuss Taiwan’s foreign policy preoccupations and the implications of the Beijing-Tokyo spat over remarks made by Japanese leader Sanae Takaichi on cross-strait tensions. Up against an increasingly dominant China, Taiwan is adopting what it calls “integrated diplomacy” as it seeks to buttress relations with like-minded partners. At the same time, the normalisation of so-called grey-zone tactics by the mainland against the island carries risks for Taiwan’s societal resilience and its ability to respond in the event of an actual attack. All eyes are on the next round of talks between American President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in the first half of 2026, as this could have far-reaching implications on Taiwan’s role on the global stage. Highlights (click/tap above): 1:49 Taipei’s “integrated diplomacy” 4:12 China-Japan spat over Taiwan 7:46 Shift in approach for cross-strait ties 10:35 What’s at stake when Trump and Xi meet in 2026 13:51 Leverage in tariff talks with the US 15:22 Grey-zone tactics 19:27 Breakthrough at European parliament 21:31 China Taipei or Chinese Taipei? Read more: https://str.sg/s4A7 Register for Asian Insider newsletter: https://str.sg/stnewsletters Host: Albert Wai (albertw@sph.com.sg) Produced and edited by: Fa’izah Sani Executive producer: Ernest Luis Follow Asian Insider Podcast on Fridays here: Channel: https://str.sg/JWa7 Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWa8 Spotify: https://str.sg/JWaX Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg --- Follow more ST podcast channels: All-in-one ST Podcasts channel: https://str.sg/wvz7 Get more updates: http://str.sg/stpodcasts The Usual Place Podcast YouTube: https://str.sg/4Vwsa --- Get The Straits Times app, which has a dedicated podcast player section: The App Store: https://str.sg/icyB Google Play: https://str.sg/icyX --- #STAsianInsiderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The island’s diplomatic space may be shrinking but it wants to engage the world on its own terms. Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times will now analyse the hottest political and trending talking points, alternating between its Malaysia and Greater China bureaus. For November, host and deputy foreign editor Albert Wai connects with Taiwan correspondent Yip Wai Yee. They discuss Taiwan’s foreign policy preoccupations and the implications of the Beijing-Tokyo spat over remarks made by Japanese leader Sanae Takaichi on cross-strait tensions. Up against an increasingly dominant China, Taiwan is adopting what it calls “integrated diplomacy” as it seeks to buttress relations with like-minded partners. At the same time, the normalisation of so-called grey-zone tactics by the mainland against the island carries risks for Taiwan’s societal resilience and its ability to respond in the event of an actual attack. All eyes are on the next round of talks between American President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in the first half of 2026, as this could have far-reaching implications on Taiwan’s role on the global stage. Highlights (click/tap above): 1:49 Taipei’s “integrated diplomacy” 4:12 China-Japan spat over Taiwan 7:46 Shift in approach for cross-strait ties 10:35 What’s at stake when Trump and Xi meet in 2026 13:51 Leverage in tariff talks with the US 15:22 Grey-zone tactics 19:27 Breakthrough at European parliament 21:31 China Taipei or Chinese Taipei? Read more: https://str.sg/s4A7 Register for Asian Insider newsletter: https://str.sg/stnewsletters Host: Albert Wai (albertw@sph.com.sg) Produced and edited by: Fa’izah Sani Executive producer: Ernest Luis Follow Asian Insider Podcast on Fridays here: Channel: https://str.sg/JWa7 Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWa8 Spotify: https://str.sg/JWaX Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg --- Follow more ST podcast channels: All-in-one ST Podcasts channel: https://str.sg/wvz7 Get more updates: http://str.sg/stpodcasts The Usual Place Podcast YouTube: https://str.sg/4Vwsa --- Get The Straits Times app, which has a dedicated podcast player section: The App Store: https://str.sg/icyB Google Play: https://str.sg/icyX --- #STAsianInsiderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chris 'The Bear' Fallica is still upset that Miami is behind Notre Dame, and everybody keeps needling him when he is expanding the AP Poll to a Top 30. Should the committee do us all a favor and leave them both out of the playoffs? Then, he gives his best picks for the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chris 'The Bear' Fallica is still upset that Miami is behind Notre Dame, and everybody keeps needling him when he is expanding the AP Poll to a Top 30. Should the committee do us all a favor and leave them both out of the playoffs? Then, he gives his best picks for the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
fWotD Episode 3072: 2019 WPA World Ten-ball Championship Welcome to featured Wiki of the Day, your daily dose of knowledge from Wikipedia's finest articles.The featured article for Thursday, 2 October 2025, is 2019 WPA World Ten-ball Championship.The 2019 WPA World Ten-ball Championship was a professional pool tournament for the discipline of ten-ball organised by the World Pool-Billiard Association (WPA) and CueSports International. It was the fifth WPA World Ten-ball Championship; the previous championship was held in 2015. After plans for an event in both 2016 and 2018 to be held in Manila fell through, a 2019 event at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas as part of a three-year deal for the event to be played in the United States was agreed. The event was held concurrently with the Billiard Congress of America's National Ten-ball event from July 22 to 26. The event was sponsored by cue manufacturer Predator Group.The competition featured 64 participants, selected according to world and continental pool rankings as well as qualifying events. The tournament was played as a double-elimination bracket until 16 players remained, at which point it changed to a single-elimination format. Ko Ping-chung, representing Chinese Taipei, won the event, defeating German player Joshua Filler 10–7 in the final. Ko's brother Ko Pin-yi, who was the defending champion, lost to Filler 10–8 in the semi-final. The event featured a prize fund of $132,000, the winner receiving $30,000.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:42 UTC on Thursday, 2 October 2025.For the full current version of the article, see 2019 WPA World Ten-ball Championship on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Bluesky at @wikioftheday.com.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm standard Aditi.
BaseballBiz On Deck – Rays & Junior Caminero RisingRays rebound to reach .500, winning 8 of last 10 gamesMariners series pivotal in reigniting playoff hopesRoster shakeups pay dividends:Carson Williams' call-up sparks momentum Tristan Gray contributes key hits Josh Lowe heating up after strugglesJunior Caminero shines:Hits 40th HR of the season, joins elite Rays companyReaches 100 RBIs milestoneEmerging as the face and future cornerstone of the team Pitching & Team PerformanceAdrian Houser dominates early with efficiency on the moundShane Baz & Drew Rasmussen showing strong form down the stretchRays bullpen management critical Waivers & Roster MovesHa-Seong Kim waived, picked up by Braves - Rays free up future payroll flexibility Full confidence in Carson WilliamsJunior Caminero projected for $250M+ dealRising energy from young players: Chandler Simpson, Jake Mangum, Richie PalaciosVeteran anchors Yandy Díaz & Brandon Lowe guiding the youth Lou Piniella spotted at game, connecting Rays & Mariners historyCurrent Mariner's manager ejection during the game MLB EjectionsRafael Devers first-inning brawl with Rockies former Ray Willy Adames and Matt Chapman ejectedJose Caballero (Yankees) ejected again for fiery exchange with umpireBroader trend of ejections, intensity rising in September playoff racesRays sit just 2.5 games back of Mariners in Wild Card raceRays outscored opponents 60–28 since Aug. 22, with MLB-best extra-base hit margin (+26)Little League World Series -- Williamsport Experience:Mark & Chris traveled 600 miles to Williamsport, PA, for the LLWS semifinals.U.S. teams included Connecticut, Las Vegas, Sioux Falls (SD), & South Carolina.International teams featured Venezuela, Chinese Taipei, the Caribbean, & Japan.Standout performances: Connecticut's squad, and dynamic brothers excelling at multiple positions.Pitch count limits (85 pitches max per game) and how teams manage all-star rosters.Little League field dimensions (46 ft. mound-to-plate, 60 ft. bases) and how size/athleticism impacts play.Chinese Taipei fans brought instruments and chants, creating a WBC-like atmosphere.Players bowing to umpires and catchers.Dormitory living fosters camaraderie across teams.Sportsmanship award highlighted as a tradition of the LLWS.LLWS History & Trivia:Tournament founded in 1947, always hosted in South Williamsport, PA.Ages 10–12, with many future MLB players coming through.Trivia: 15 players have won both the Little League World Series and the MLB World Series, including Cody Bellinger, Michael Conforto, Dwight Gooden, Gary Sheffield, Jason Varitek, and more.Off the Field:From ballpark classics to international cuisine on “the hill.”Visit to the Little League Museum featuring Cy Young memorabilia, “Girls with Game” exhibits, and mascot Dugout.Chris recommends everyone attend at least once—affordable, family-friendly, and unforgettable.Best insider tip: watch at least one game from the outfield at Lamade Stadium for a unique fan experienceYou can find Mat at @matgermain.bsky.social or reach Mark at baseballbizondeck@gmail.com BaseballBiz on Deck, at iHeart Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, and at www.baseballbizOnDeck.com Special Thanks to Scott Holmes for the music Stomps & Claps
Reflection on Tony Saladino – Tampa Baseball iconTampa Bay Rays Youth movement:Carson Williams – first MLB home run, strong defensive presence, potential long-term answer at shortstopIan Seymour – lefty starter showing promiseEverson Pereira – solid defense, working into outfield rotationBrian Van Belle – strong Durham performance, early success in MLB debutJunior Caminero – chasing 50+ home runs at age 21, comparisons to Evan Longoria's early career statsChandler Simpson – speed threat, but struggling at the plateYandy Díaz & Brandon Lowe continue to mentor and produce Trop update: new roof construction underway2026 - Rays building around Williams, Caminero, Seymour, Simpson, Curet, & others Jays' Bo Bichette's free agency may reshape shortstop market; Rays could leverage Ha-Seong Kim's contract Little League World Series ExperienceMark's trip to Williamsport with his brother Chris:4 games in a single day (U.S. and international brackets) Emotional highs and lows: kids' joy in victory, heartbreak in defeat Memorable sportsmanship amongst teams Chinese Taipei & Korea producing strong talent; ties to Australian Baseball LeagueWould the LLWS ever move overseasBrooke Mrozek, Team Manager of the Florida Bolts Girls Baseball TeamAll-girls baseball organization serving ages 7–18 across Florida Teams compete in national tournaments, including Sparks, Nevada where:12U team won 1st place (minor division) 16U team finished 2nd place (minor division)Brooke's daughter served as a coach for the 12U team10 collegiate women's teams (e.g., Cal Poly) Launch of the (WPBL) in 2026 Bolts Player DevelopmentContinue with local rec/travel teams and unite for monthly practicesPractices emphasize both skill-building and fun (e.g., slip-and-slide sliding drills) Being a mentor beyond parents—“I believe in you. You belong.”Funding ChallengesFlorida Bolts is a nonprofit, relying on donations, fundraisers, & sponsorshipsPast support included the Tampa Bay Rays, funding has decreased in recent yearsCurrent fundraiser: 50/50 raffle Upcoming Opportunity: The Barclay Cup in AustraliaBolts are the first international team invited to this prestigious tournament happening next monthHistoric opportunity to bridge U.S. and Australian girls' baseball Sponsorships and donations needed to cover travel, lodging, tournament fees, and uniformsSupport the Florida BoltsFacebook & Instagram: Florida Bolts BaseballEmail: FloridaBoltsBaseball@yahoo.comDonations/Sponsorships: via Venmo, Cash App, or PayPal (details on Facebook page)50/50 raffle currently activeClosing Message from Brooke - Goal is to create opportunities and support girls in baseballSponsorships, donations, and even sharing posts online make a difference“Baseball isn't just for boys anymore—girls can do this.”You can find Mat at @matgermain.bsky.social or reach Mark at baseballbizondeck@gmail.com BaseballBiz on Deck, at iHeart Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, and at www.baseballbizOnDeck.com Special Thanks to Scott Holmes for the music Stomps & Claps
Summerlin South Little League is back in Las Vegas! We talk to Coach TJ Fechser how it was interacting with the Chinese Taipei off the field and the Downtown Summerlin Parade happening on Wednesday, August 27th! Photo Credit: © Kyle Ross-Imagn Images
The Washington Post’s Jenny Gathright joins to discuss the latest on Trump’s crime crackdown in Washington, D.C., and what could come next. ProPublica’s Annie Waldman details how cuts at federal health agencies went much further than initially promised. Texas’s abortion ban is jeopardizing care and spreading fear across the state for providers and patients. The Dallas Morning News investigates the impacts. Plus, a man-made famine is officially declared in Gaza City, the man wrongly deported to El Salvador and then returned to the U.S. faces a new deportation threat, and a record-breaking win for Chinese Taipei at the Little League World Series. Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.
Schools returning from the summer. The Red Sox beat the Yankees. Chinese Taipei won the little league world series. They beat Navada 7-0. The US Open tennis started this weekend. A teenager drowned in Hampton beach this weekend. A man is still missing this morning after his boat capsized on Salisbury beach. Dangerous riptides all weekend long due to hurricane Erin. Lil Naz X was arrested this weekend for lunging at a police officer while he was talking partially naked at 4am in LA.
These bus trips are fun, but man…is the next morning rough! Had a blast on the bus trip to Miller Park yesterday to see the Bob Uecker Celebration of Life. I think the Brew Crew did a great job paying homage to a legend. Except for the outcome of the game, obviously. Jean was off again today to finish up her weekend of moving her daughter into the dorms in Madison, but she should be back tomorrow to tell us all about her emotional weekend. In the news this morning, a Chippewa Valley contractor has been charged with stealing from multiple clients, a missing Hinckley woman has been found dead in Wisconsin, a confirmed case of screwworm(a flesh-eating parasite) in the U.S.A., and Kilmar Abrego Garcia is set to turn himself over to authorities later this morning. In sports, we recapped the Brewer game and the Uecker ceremony, took a look at this past weekend's NFL action & NCAA football scores, Cal Raleigh keeps hitting home runs, and the weekend in NASCAR. Elsewhere in sports, we had another green dildo on the field of play, and the LLWS wrapped up yesterday with another championship for Chinese Taipei. Talked about what's on TV today/tonight and Coldplay are at it again with their kiss-cam shenanigans. A world record has been set in the realm of tacos, and a man's cross necklace saved his life! Coffee is a mood-booster, according to a new study. And a new dating term, "Shrekking" is making it's way into the vernacular. Did you see how cheap the Bengals are? Cincy legend Boomer Esaison isn't having any of it! And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a drunk #FloridaWoman who TP'd her neighbor's car while wearing a hot dog costume, a Smokey the Bear sign in Pennsylvania keeps getting stolen, the "serial butt-sniffer" has been arrested AGAIN, an IHOP waitress is in big trouble for sexually assaulting a female customer, a flight attendant was found naked & on the floor of the plane's bathroom, and a couple of guys who tried to steal a BBQ smoker from the Bengals' stadium.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In today's press conference we take a question on weird sports droughts, and a coup,e of educators that inform us silly Goons on Chinese Taipei vs just China.
RUNDOWN Not a roast but a convo about Taylor Swift's appearance with the Kelce brothers. Maybe some Kylie vs. Taylor banter, and Billy Joel's new documentary. Mitch and Hotshot run through notable August 18th birthdays and remembrances before spotlighting historic sports moments—from George Brett's chase for .400 to Earl Campbell's retirement and Rich Beem's upset of Tiger Woods. Then a little Beatles-in-Seattle tour lore. From there, the show jumps into Ed Sullivan's power to launch music careers, including the Commodores' near-miss. The Mariners' playoff push and the Seahawks' preseason promise. Mitch praises the offensive line and Sam Darnold's sharp play, while Hotshot keeps him grounded with the refrain: “It's the preseason.” The duo even dream on a Trey Hendrickson trade. The Mariners No-Table crew dives into a tough 2–4 stretch against Baltimore and New York, citing both rotation struggles and lineup issues, while finding optimism in Bryce Miller's return and Brian Wu's consistency. Gino Suarez's slump and playoff rotation questions loom large, as bold predictions fly for the Phillies and A's series. Brady Henderson of ESPN joins to break down Uchenna Nwosu's return, the unlikely Hendrickson trade scenario, Jake Bobo's breakout, and Clint Kubiak's offensive reboot. He also highlights Zach Charbonnet's growing role, Sam Darnold's fit in the new scheme, and the roster battles heating up ahead of Week 1. KJ-Aren'ts—Mitch and Jason Puckett banter over podcast quirks, golf habits, chowder debates in the heat, and family traditions. The conversation winds into nostalgic territory with Christmas memories and video game firsts, from Pong to Nintendo. GUESTS Brady Farkas | Host, Refuse to Lose Podcast (Mariners on SI) Joe Doyle | MLB Draft & Mariners Analyst, Over Slot Substack Brady Henderson | Seahawks Insider, ESPN.com Jason Puckett | Radio Host, KJ-Aren'ts & PuckSports.com TABLE OF CONTENTS 0:00 | Taylor Swift & Kelce banter; Billy Joel doc; celeb birthdays & tributes; August 18th sports milestones (Conigliaro, Brett, Walker, Campbell, Beem); Beatles' '64 U.S. tour launches. 20:47 | Ed Sullivan's sway over music legends; The Commodores' near-miss; Mariners in a pennant chase. 32:40 | GUEST: Mariners No-Table; Mariners skid after hot streak; Orioles and Mets series disappoint; Brady blames the bats, Joe blames the rotation; Bryce Miller returns to boost staff; Brian Wu's historic streak sparks Cy Young talk; Gino Suarez slumping; Phillies and A's ahead; Note Table predictions fly — Cal Raleigh homers, Julio vs. Sam Darnold completions, and a Philly series win call. 56:47 | GUEST: Brady Henderson; Seahawks trending up in preseason; Nwosu returns from PUP, Hendrickson trade unlikely; Jake Bobo shines with two TDs; offensive line dominance and Clint Kubiak's system highlighted; Charbonnet pushing Walker for RB reps; Darnold efficient in new offense; depth battles at linebacker, WR3, and guard unfold as preseason finale looms. 1:19:19 | GUEST: Jason Puckett; Mitch & Jason Puckett riff on podcast quirks, golf, clam chowder challenges, Christmas traditions, and childhood video games in a lighthearted KJR reunion segment. 1:38:30 | Other Stuff Segment: Georgia TV station typo: Michael Penix Jr. miswritten as Michael Penis Jr., Husky Stadium fan sign prank spelling “Penis”, Cookbooks → Marshawn Lynch's new book Yeast Mode, Congratulations: Bonnie Lake Sumner Little League World Series first win; pitcher Lin Chine from Chinese Taipei throwing 82mph (~108mph MLB equivalent), Mariners: Brian Wu ties Cy Young with pitching streak (24 starts, 6+ innings, ≤2 walks), Taylor Swift “Easter egg” conspiracy pointing to Super Bowl halftime show, NCAA punishment: Michigan football (Connor Stallions, Sharon Moore suspension, Jim Harbaugh show-cause penalties), QB John Mattie (ex-Washington State, now Oklahoma) under investigation for sports gambling (Venmo trail), Arch Manning Venmo request for $50 (declined), NFL preseason fights: Jaguars fan vs. Saints fan brawl in the Superdome, Trailblazers sold to Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dunin ($4B), ESPN/Spike Lee Colin Kaepernick docuseries canceled, Sha'Carri Richardson (airport altercation with boyfriend Christian Coleman, police video released), Washington's first In-N-Out Burger opening in Ridgefield → traffic concerns, city staging plans. RIP Segment: Tristan Rogers (actor, General Hospital – Robert Scorpio), Danielle Spencer (actress, “Dee Thomas” on What's Happening!!), Dan Tana (legendary LA restaurateur, owner of Dan Tana's). Headlines: Pokémon Happy Meal craze in Japan → food waste outside McDonald's, “Sex is being scrubbed from the internet” → AI-generated nudes market emerging, Canadian woman unknowingly pregnant → gives birth on toilet, World's largest penis (14.5") man slips in shower, breaks arm.
The Tall Blacks are quarter-final bound at basketball's Asia Cup, after a commanding 118-78 win over Chinese Taipei in Jeddah. New Zealand led 49-35 at halftime, before outscoring their opponents 69-43 in the second half. Tall Blacks star Flynn Cameron joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Japan has been drawn in Group C and will face Vietnam, India, and Chinese Taipei at next year's AFC Women's Asian Cup. All of Japan's group matches will be held in Perth. - 来年3月にオーストラリアで開幕するAFC女子アジアカップ2026の組み合わせ抽選会が開催されました。なでしこジャパンはグループCで、ベトナム、インド、そしてチャイニーズタイペイとの対戦が決まりました。
Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Taiwan: hope China will follow olympic protocol in naming Beijing says, Chinese media will continue to refer to Taiwan's team as "Taipei, China" in reports on the upcoming World Games in Chengdu… while Taiwan said it "hopes" the Chinese sides will follow the "Olympic Protocol" and refer to its team as "Chinese Taipei." A spokesperson from China's Taiwan Affairs Office said that protocol only applies to sports-related matters and has been, and will continue to be, implemented at international sporting events held in China… but he said that the protocol does not apply to news media or areas beyong sports events. The spokesman's remarks indicate that China will continue to use the name that Taiwanese authorities see as diminishing of Taiwan's status- Taipei, China- instead of the olympic-approved "Chinese Taipei." The situation mirrors a controversy earlier this year during the Asian Winter Games in Harbin, where both the Taiwan Office and media in China referred to the delegation of Taiwan as "Taipei, China." The games are set to be held in Chengdu in august. Molicel cell maker adjusts capacity following plant fire Molie Quantum Energy Corporation announced yesterday that it will adjust production capacity at its Southern Taiwan Science Park facility. The park will support high-end product shipments originally (起初) handled by the Kaohsiung facility. This comes after a fire broke out at its lithium-ion battery cell plant in Kaohsiung earlier this week. The company's battery cell brand, Molicel, supplies premium markets including supercars, aerospace, and AI server data center backup systems. The Southern Taiwan Science Park facility's three production lines will begin assisting with shipments next month. (AH-CNA) GHF: 20 Palestinians Killed at Distribution Site An American aid organization says 20 Palestinians were killed at a distribution site in Gaza. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation said it believed 19 died from trampling Wednesday at its food distribution (分發) center and one was stabbed. The group accuses Hamas of spreading panic but provided no evidence. Witnesses said GHF guards threw stun grenades and used pepper spray on people pressing to get into the site before it opened, causing panic. The United Nations reports 875 Palestinians have died near aid sites since May. Meanwhile, hospital officials say Israeli strikes killed 54 others, including 14 children. Israel says its strikes target Hamas, accusing the group of hiding among civilians. Officials downgrade Alaska tsunami warning after 7.3 magnitude earthquake From the US….. A Tsunami warning for parts of Alaska has now been downgraded (降級). AP's Lisa Dwyer reports Belgium Festival Fire A huge fire has damaged (損壞) the main stage at the Tomorrowland festival site in Belgium. The fire broke out on Wednesday in the town of Boom, north of Brussels. No concerts were happening at the time and no injuries were reported. I The festival, which attracts tens of thousands of visitors from across Europe, was set to open on Friday. In a statement shared online, festival organizers said the stage was “severely damaged” but that no one was hurt. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ 打造綠能與AI科技的示範驗證場域，串聯嘉義、南科、高雄及屏東等園區，大南方智慧轉型的關鍵樞紐，歡迎一同探索沙崙智慧綠能科學城，共創智慧未來！ 參訪進駐資訊請至 https://sofm.pse.is/7wcyzj 網站查詢 經濟部能源署/臺南市政府經濟發展局(廣告) -- 挺你所想！與你一起生活的銀行 中國信託行動銀行APP 全新推出「交易中安全提示」防詐騙功能 開啟後，轉帳的同時也在通話，會自動跳出貼心提醒，力挺你的金融安全 防護再進化，交易好安心！ 馬上下載「中國信託行動銀行APP」 https://sofm.pse.is/7wcyyz -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
Send us a textWhen Coach Will Gorden stepped off the plane in China to lead a development program for Major League Baseball, he faced an immediate challenge: coaching 42 young baseball players who didn't speak English. This experience became the foundation for his transformative coaching journey that would span three countries and reshape his approach to leadership."More than anything, I learned a new way to communicate," Gorden explains on Baseball Coaches Unplugged. "After working with those kids who didn't speak the language, I can do anything with anybody in the United States." These international experiences—from witnessing the meticulous batting practice routines of Chinese Taipei's team to observing the profound reverence Japanese players showed toward the game—provided Gordon with a unique perspective few American coaches possess.Now back at Rockhurst High School in Missouri after stints coaching in China, Taiwan, and India, Gorden has implemented a coaching philosophy built around what he calls "service-minded leadership." Rather than following the traditional model where freshmen handle equipment duties, Gorden places this responsibility on his seniors. "If you want to be seen as a leader, you're serving your teammates," he explains. This approach teaches players that leadership isn't about privilege—it's about service to others.Gorden's candid reflections on his evolution as a coach reveal profound wisdom. Where he once believed "there weren't enough sprints that would cure everything," experience has taught him adaptability. "Kids change and I have to be willing to adapt to that mindset as well," he shares. This growth mindset extends to his approach with parents, where he welcomes hard conversations about playing time—a topic many coaches avoid.Perhaps most refreshing is Gorden's perspective on youth baseball. When coaching his nine-year-old son's team, which didn't win a game all season, his measure of success was beautifully simple: "I asked them all individually...did you have fun? They said yeah. And do you want to play again? Yeah. Okay, that's it. Then we did our job." In today's hyper-competitive youth sports landscape, this commitment to joy and development over trophies offers a powerful reminder of what truly matters.Ready to transform your coaching philosophy? Subscribe to Baseball Coaches Unplugged for more conversations with innovative coaches who are changing the game one player at a time.Support the show Follow: Twitter | Instagram @Athlete1Podcast Website - https://www.athlete1.net Sponsor: The Netting Professionals https://www.nettingpros.com
In this explosive episode, we delve into two massive unfolding scandals: the International Olympic Committee's alleged cover-up of male DNA test results for female boxing gold medalists, and a possible NATO-led escalation into direct conflict with Russia. From Olympic controversy involving Algerian boxer Imane Khelif and Chinese Taipei's Lin Yu-Ting, to leaked tests, censorship in the EU, and extradition threats—nothing is off limits. The episode then pivots to a chilling analysis of recent drone attacks deep inside Russian territory, reportedly carried out with NATO support. Has the U.S. officially entered a kinetic war with Moscow? Why was Trump allegedly left in the dark? And is anyone in the American intel community still keeping the public informed? With insights from Keith Kellogg, Rebecca Koffler, and Steve Bannon, this is a wake-up call few are willing to sound.
This two-part exposé uncovers a brewing global storm, starting with shocking revelations about the 2023 Olympics: leaked DNA tests confirm that Algerian boxer Imane Khelif and Chinese Taipei's Lin Yu-Ting, both gold medalists in the women's division, are biologically male—something the International Olympic Committee allegedly knew and concealed. As voices in the EU face prosecution for speaking out, American commentators warn that censorship is creeping westward. The episode then shifts to a far more dangerous front: a NATO-backed drone strike deep inside Russia destroys a third of its nuclear bomber fleet, escalating tensions to unprecedented levels. Why wasn't Donald Trump briefed? Did NATO act unilaterally—or with quiet approval? With expert insights from Rebecca Koffler and Steve Bannon, this report questions who's really pulling the strings, whether Trump is being isolated, and whether the U.S. has already crossed the line into World War III.
Despite a gold-laden campaign at the world championships, China's once invincible national table tennis team has left the prestigious tournament in Doha, Qatar, with alarm bells ringing for its Olympic ambitions.尽管在世乒赛上斩获多枚金牌，但中国乒乓球“梦之队”在卡塔尔多哈举行的这项顶级赛事中为奥运备战敲响警钟，这支曾所向披靡的队伍正面临新的挑战。Winning four of the five events at the world championships finals, it seemed like business as usual for China's table tennis squad to have proved its mighty prowess again in the Qatari capital. However, the surging challenge from the rest of the world, underlined by the squad's early exit in men's doubles, has triggered a sense of urgency for the celebrated program.在卡塔尔首都举行的世乒赛决赛中，中国队包揽了五个项目中的四枚金牌，再次彰显了强大实力。然而男子双打项目提前出局的失利，凸显出国际对手的强劲挑战，也为这支荣耀之师拉响了备战警报。The men's doubles final, the first event on Sunday, proceeded without a Chinese pair for the first time in 50 years, with two Chinese teams eliminated in the quarterfinals. Japan's Hiroto Shinozuka and Shunsuke Togami won the final after beating Chinese Taipei's Kao Cheng-jui and Lin Yun-ju 3-2 in the best-of-five format.周日的首场男双决赛出现了近五十年来首次无中国组合参赛的局面，此前两对中国选手均止步四分之一决赛。最终日本组合篠塚大登、户上隼辅以3-2战胜中国台北组合高承睿、林昀儒，摘得桂冠。Women's World No 1 Sun Yingsha and men's World No 2 Wang Chuqin, both from China, then held court at the Lusail Sports Arena, delivering in top form to each claim a singles title, adding to their golden harvest after bagging the mixed doubles title together on Saturday.随后，世界排名第一的中国女将孙颖莎和男单世界第二的王楚钦在卢赛尔体育馆延续统治级表现。继周六携手斩获混双冠军后，两位国手各自在单打项目中登顶。"It felt like a huge burden relieved in my heart," Wang said after beating Brazil's reigning World Cup winner Hugo Calderano 4-1 in the best-of-seven final to win his first world championship singles gold medal.“感觉心里的一块大石头终于落地了。”王楚钦在以4-1战胜巴西现役世界杯冠军雨果·卡尔德拉诺后如此感慨。这是他职业生涯首度加冕世锦赛单打冠军。"It was a tough battle and I am so happy to pull it off, driven by the pride representing my country and the team," said Wang, who also successfully avenged his semifinal loss to the same opponent at the Macao World Cup last month.“这场对决异常艰难，我很高兴能够代表祖国和团队站上最高领奖台，这份荣誉感驱使我坚持到最后。”这位国乒新星同时为上个月澳门世界杯半决赛负于同一对手成功复仇。The recent surge of Calderano, dubbed by fans as the "Thrill from Brazil", saw the world No 3 edge out Chinese players at major events two times in a row after he beat world No 5 Liang Jingkun with a gripping semifinal win on Saturday to set up a clash with Wang. Calderano's meteoric rise has pushed Team China's best to dig harder and stay more cautious in future events.被球迷誉为“巴西惊雷”的雨果·卡尔德拉诺近期状态爆棚。这位世界排名第三的猛将在本届赛事中连续击败中国选手——继周六半决赛力克世界第五梁靖崑后，他将在决赛舞台与王楚钦正面交锋。这位巴西选手的迅速崛起，迫使国乒主力在未来赛事中必须更加努力，保持更高警惕。"To face him again, I tried to position myself as a challenger. He's definitely a big threat for us in future tournaments," Wang said after helping China collect its 11th consecutive men's singles title at the worlds.“再次面对他，我以挑战者姿态全力备战。毫无疑问，他将是未来国际赛场的重大威胁。”助中国队实现世乒赛男单11连冠的王楚钦赛后坦言。In the women's singles final, Sun retained her crown by outplaying teammate and 2021 singles world champion Wang Manyu 4-3 in a seesaw battle.在女子单打决赛中，孙颖莎以4-3险胜队友、2021年世乒赛女单冠军王曼昱，成功卫冕。It was also the 16th consecutive women's singles final at the world championships to feature two Chinese finalists since 1995, serving as testament to the program's dominance in this event.这也是自1995年以来，世乒赛女单决赛连续16届出现两名中国选手进入女子单打决赛，这一惊人纪录彰显着国乒在该项目的绝对统治力。After a break during the men's singles final, Wang Manyu suited up again in the women's doubles final with partner Kuai Man and ended her Doha outing with a gold, after the world No 2 Chinese pair routed the Austria-Romania duo of Sofia Polcanova and Bernadette Szocs 3-0 in less than 22 minutes to cap off Team China's campaign in style.稍作休整后，王曼昱与搭档蒯曼再次出战女子双打决赛。这对世界排名第二的中国组合仅耗时22分钟便以3-0战胜了奥地利—罗马尼亚跨国组合索菲亚·波尔卡诺娃和伯纳黛特·斯佐科斯，为中国队此次多哈征程画上完美句点。这枚金牌也让王曼昱结束了世乒赛之旅。Team China's apparent decline of dominance on the men's side, measured by its own standards, at the world championships has raised concerns over its prospects for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, where the two team events have been replaced by men's and women's doubles on the Games' program.按照中国自身的标准衡量，中国乒乓球队在世乒赛男子项目统治力的明显下滑，这引发了人们对2028年洛杉矶奥运会前景的担忧，洛杉矶奥运会上将取消男女团体赛，增设男女双打项目。The adjustment is expected to pose a tougher threat for China's ambition of a clean sweep of all golds at LA 2028, where international contenders are more competitive in doubles than in team events.这一赛制调整或将对中国队实现洛杉矶奥运会包揽全部金牌的雄心构成更大挑战。相较于团体赛，国际选手在双打项目的竞争力更为强劲。"We are definitely facing much more pressure now following the change in the Olympic program. The world is ready to go harder at us, and we should be prepared better as well," newly elected Chinese Table Tennis Association president Wang Liqin told Xinhua News Agency after taking office last month.“奥运赛制的改变无疑使我们面临更大压力。世界乒坛正蓄势发起更猛烈的冲击，我们必须做好更充分的准备。”新任中国乒协主席王励勤上月就职后接受新华社采访时表示。这位前大满贯得主强调，双打项目的偶然性特质将加剧奥运夺金难度。tournament/ˈtʊənəmənt/n. 锦标赛invincible/ɪnˈvɪnsəbl/adj. 无敌的; 不可战胜的alarm bells危险信号，警报squad/skwɒd/n.（特殊任务）小组，队take office上任；就职gripping/ˈɡrɪpɪŋ/adj. 扣人心弦的; 吸引人的
Adriana Terrazas and Eugene Rupiński talk about the final week in Liga MX Femenil before the international break, the Clásico Capitalino, the Clásico Regio and where Rayadas goes after a brutal loss on the field and losing Rebeca Bernal to the NWSL, Tigres' Liguilla prospects, the biggest surprise and disappointment so far, the Pinatar Cup matches for México against Chinese Taipei, Canada, and China, and moreMéxico vs. Canada YouTube Linkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Y4yV1F1aqAMéxico vs. China YouTube Linkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kGvFDG7pdM
ESPN's The Far Post is back for the final express post of the year after the Matildas dismantled Chinese Taipei 6-0 in Geelong. Join Sam Lewis, Angela Christian-Wilkes, Anna Harrington, and Marissa Lordanic as we chat the vibes following a fun performance, heap praise on some newbies and some veterans, briefly look forward to SheBelieves Cup, and discuss whether Tom Sermanni should be there or not. Follow The Far Post on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Check out espn.com.au or download the ESPN App. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Political crisis in France after a no-confidence vote; intelligence agency warns young people becoming increasingly vulnerable to online radicalisation; and, in sports, Matildas return to winning ways with a 3-1 victory over Chinese Taipei. ---
South Korean MPs begin impeachment proceedings against the country's president; Amnesty releases a scathing report over the actions of Israel in Gaza; and, in sport, Matildas return to winning ways after 3-1 victory over Chinese Taipei.
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The Tall Blacks have booked their place at next year's Asia Cup with a 81-64 win over Chinese Taipei in their qualifying match Christchurch.
The Tall Blacks bounced back from their upset loss to the Philippines to seal their spot at next year's Asia Cup in Saudi Arabia with a 81-64 win over Chinese Taipei in Christchurch.
The Tall Blacks have joined hosts Saudi Arabia, defending champions Australia, Japan and the Philippines in qualifying for the 2025 Asia Cup with a 81-64 win over Chinese Taipei in Christchurch.
The Lake Mary All-Stars won the 2024 Little League World Series Championship title with a 2-1 come-from-behind, extra-innings win against Chinese Taipei. It's a very popular event; how long before ESPN starts broadcasting from the pre-season draft at your local little league chapter?
The recent Paris Olympics has just passed and may already be fading into memory. This year Team Taiwan won 2 gold medals and 5 bronze at the Olympics. Related Links: https://talkingtaiwan.com/my-conversation-with-mike-chinoy-award-winning-journalist-on-his-new-film-decathalon-ep-290/ Do you know when and who won Taiwan's first Olympic medal? It happened at the 1960 Rome Olympics, which was the first Summer Olympics that was televised in North America. The man who was known as the “Iron Man of Asia,” C.K. Yang won a silver medal in the decathlon. C.K. was of the Amis indigenous tribe from southeastern Taiwan. His Amis name was Maysang Kalimud, but then Japan colonized Taiwan he had a Japanese name when, and then after the Chinese Nationalists the Kuomintang lost the civil war in China to the Chinese Communist and fled to Taiwan, his father gave him a Chinese name, Yang Chuan-kwang. Like many Amis, he used his athletic prowess to gain status and success that might otherwise have eluded him. But not much is known about how heavily he identified as Amis. The gold medal winner at the Rome Olympics was Rafer Johnson, an African American. Rafer and C.K. trained together under the same coach at UCLA and then competed against each other in the decathlon at the Rome Olympics. They were not only rivals but also the best of friends. Their extraordinary and unlikely friendship inspired the making of a documentary film and I sat down recently to speak with Mike Chinoy, the co-creator, co-writer, and co-producer of that film which is called "Decathlon: The CK Yang and Rafer Johnson Story,” Mike Chinoy is a Non-Resident Senior Fellow at the University of Southern California's US-China Institute and is based in Taipei. Previously, he spent 24 years as a foreign correspondent for CNN, serving as the network's first Beijing bureau chief and as Senior Asia Correspondent. "Decathlon: The CK Yang and Rafer Johnson Story" is currently streaming on the Taiwan Plus Docs YouTube channel. Here's a little preview of what we talked about in this podcast episode: · Team Taiwan's performance during the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris · How flags and signs in the shape of Taiwan or with the word Taiwan on them were confiscated from fans during the men's doubles badminton finals at the Paris Olympics · How China's state-run broadcaster CCTV cut the feed during parts of the men's badminton doubles match and did not broadcast the medal ceremony · Why Taiwan has to compete under the name “Chinese Taipei” at the Olympics · The “Iron Man of Asia” · The man that won Taiwan's first Olympic medal · C.K. Yang was Amis and had three names, an Amis name (Maysang Kalimud), a Japanese name and a Chinese name (Yang Chuan-kwang, 楊傳廣) · How C.K. first met Rafer Johnson at the Melbourne Olympics in 1956 · How C.K. and Rafer were trained by the same coach at UCLA and became close friends · The International Olympic Committee (I.O.C) told the government of Chiang Kai-shek that the team sent to participate at the 1960 Rome Olympics could not be called the Republic of China · Chiang Kai-shek almost boycotted the Olympics but didn't because he realized that C.K. Yang could possibly win a medal and bring glory to Taiwan · How Taiwan competed under the name Formosa during the 1960 Rome Olympics · C.K. Yang was the first person with a Chinese surname to win an Olympic medal · At the opening ceremony of the 1960 Rome Olympics Rafer Johnson was the first African American to carry the American flag at the Olympics · At the opening ceremony of the 1960 Rome Olympics, the Taiwan team marched in carrying a placard that said under protest, which was the first overt political protest by a team in Olympics history · Where the idea for "Decathlon: The CK Yang and Rafer Johnson Story" came from · How Mike's co-creator, co-writer, and co-producer, John Krich sought out, befriended and interviewed C.K. Yang in 2006 · How Mike met and befriended Rafer Johnson and C.K.'s widow Daisy in Los Angeles · Taiwanese Canadian film director of "Decathlon: The CK Yang and Rafer Johnson Story," Frank W. Chen also directed “Late Life: The Chien-Ming Wang Story” · How C.K. Yang, Rafer Johnson and athletes have become political symbols · How C.K. Yang and Rafer Johnson were intense athletic rivals and close friends · The close personal friendship between C.K. Yang and Rafer Johnson · How C.K. Yang and Rafer Johnson had the same coach, Ducky Drake at UCLA · How C.K. Yang and Rafer Johnson joked that they were the “Two-Man United Nations” · How C.K. Yang's story tells the story of Taiwan in an unconventional way · Why C.K. was sent to UCLA to train for the Olympics · The 1958 Kinmen Matsu Crisis (aka The 1958 Taiwan Strait Crisis) · How C.K. Yang and Rafer Johnson's coach, Ducky Drake showed no favoritism · When U.S. Senator Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated in 1968, Rafer was next to him, Rafer grabbed the assassin, tackled him and grabbed the gun · Rafer's involvement in the Special Olympics · What happened to C.K. at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics · C.K. later became the coach of the Taiwan track team for the 1976 Olympics in Montreal, Canada · Why the team from Taiwan was barred from participating in the 1976 Olympics in Montreal · Rafer Johnson lit the flame at the 1984 Olympic games in L.A. · How C.K. went into politics briefly in Taiwan, switching from one party to another · The Iron Man house that the government of Taiwan built for C.K. · How statues of C.K. are in a locked fourth floor room of the National Sports Training Center in Kaohsiung · There cover of Sports Illustrated magazine in 1963 with the headline “ C.K. Yang, the world's greatest athlete.” · The tremendous sportsmanship and loyalty that C.K. and Rafer exemplify · C.K.'s performance at 1954 Asian Games in Manilla · The use of animation in "Decathlon: The CK Yang and Rafer Johnson Story," · The National Sports Training Center in Kaohsiung · How the film addresses the Taiwan, China conflict, and the fight for social justice and equality in the United States; 64 years later the world is still wrestling with these issues · Mike's future projects Related Links: https://talkingtaiwan.com/my-conversation-with-mike-chinoy-award-winning-journalist-on-his-new-film-decathalon-ep-290/
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