No Fracture for Padres' Kim Ha Seong After Scary IncidentSan Diego Padres shortstop Kim Ha Seong has received an unfavorable result on the X-ray of his wrist injury during a game. During the home game against the LA Dodgers on the 13th (Korean time), Kim was hit by a ball on his left wrist during the 4th inning’s attack and had to leave the […]
Will Baseball's Next Big Thing, Paul Skenes, Join the Pittsburgh Pirates?Yonhap News One of the most highly anticipated prospects in American professional baseball is finally making his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut. The Pittsburgh Pirates announced on the 9th that they plan to call up Paul Skenes (21), a fastball pitcher who is playing in Triple-A, and start the game against the Chicago Cubs at PNC […]
Son Heung Min Isolated as Tottenham Struggles to Create Offensive OpportunitiesIt has become apparent that the defensive issues Tottenham Hotspur FC is facing extend beyond simple set-piece problems. In their recent match against Liverpool, which Tottenham lost 2-4, no goals were conceded from set-pieces, but other serious weaknesses were exposed throughout the game. Particularly this season, Tottenham quickly surrenders the ball from the back, often […]
North Korea Dominates South in AFC U-17 Women's Soccer MatchSouth Korea suffered a crushing defeat in the opening match of the 2024 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) U-17 Women’s Asian Cup, unable to close the gap. The national team, led by head coach Kim Eun Jung, was utterly defeated 0-7 by North Korea in the first Group A match held at the United Training Center […]
Giants' Jung Hoo Lee Makes Waves with Impressive Hits Against Phillies' Top PitcherSan Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee has caught attention after successfully hitting against the Phillies' ...
Catching Waves and Caution: The Unseen Risks of SurfingSurfing, a leisurely sport that many people enjoy every summer at the beach to catch waves, may not always be safe. With the growing popularity of surfing, especially in sports like Yangyang in Gangwon Province, it’s essential to understand the potential risks before hitting the beach. Mastering Precise Paddling Skills is a Must Paddling, an […]
Justice Served: $138.7 Million Settlement for Victims of Gymnastics Abuse ScandalThe U.S. government has reached a large-scale settlement with the victims of the doctor sexual abuse scandal that rocked the gymnastics world. This case was brought to light through an FBI investigation centered on Larry Nassar, a former national gymnastics team doctor who sexually abused hundreds of athletes. The U.S. Department of Justice announced it has agreed […]
From Heaven to Hell: Manchester United's Thrilling Path to FA Cup FinalManchester United (from now on referred to as Man U) has secured their place in the final of the English Football Association (FA) Cup after a hard-fought match that extended to a penalty shootout. On the 22nd (Korean time), Man U battled with Coventry in the 2023-2024 FA Cup semi-final at Wembley Stadium in London. […]
Kim Ha Seong: The Next Big Thing in MLB Free AgencySan Diego Padres’ starting shortstop, Kim Ha Seong, is expected to be ranked fifth among infielders in the free agent (FA) market after the 2024 MLB season, according to a column by former MLB commissioner Jim Bowden, published on The Athletic on the 18th (Korean time). Kim’s batting average was 0.260, his on-base percentage was […]
Tiger Woods Shatters Masters Record with 24 Consecutive CutsGolf legend Tiger Woods (USA) has set a monumental record by cutting for the 24th consecutive time at the Masters Tournament. On the 13th at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, Woods finished the second round of the 88th Masters with a score of 1-over-par 145, placing him in a tie for 22nd […]
Transgender Athletes Sidelined: NAIA's Controversial Decision Sparks DebateThe National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has decided to prohibit transgender athletes from participating in women’s sports, as reported by the Washington Post on the 8th. This decision will take effect from August 1st, and only students who are biologically female and have not started hormone therapy to transition to male will be able […]
Former Baseball Player Sent to Prosecutors for Drug Use and Assault ChargFormer professional baseball player Oh Jae Won has been sent to the prosecutors on charges of drug use and assaulting a woman. On the 29th, the Seoul Gangnam Police Station announced, “Oh Jae Won has been sent to the Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office on charges of violating the Narcotics Control Act (stimulants) and assault.” […]
Lee Jung Hoo Slams MLB Debut Home Run at Petco Park, Igniting Historic Moment of TriumphOn the 30th local time, Lee Jung Hoo (25, San Francisco Giants) recorded his first home run in Major League Baseball (MLB), filling Petco Park in San Diego, California, with cheers. Lee Jung Hoo stated, “My father (former LG Twins coach Lee Jong Beom) and friends were in the stands.” He was seen waving to […]
Former National Soccer Player Son Jun Ho Returns After Year-Long Detention in ChinaSoccer player Son Jun Ho, who had been detained in China on charges of non-state bribery, is back home after his detention ended. It’s roughly been a year since he was imprisoned in May last year. Soccer player Son Jun Ho / News1 On the 25th, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, “Son Jun Ho […]
North Korea Faces FIFA Sanctions Over Cancelled MatchNorth Korean spectators cheering for their soccer team at Tokyo National Stadium, Yonhap News North Korea ultimately suffered a forfeit by unilaterally canceling a game scheduled initially in Pyongyang. Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) announced on the 24th (Korean time), “The match between Japan and North Korea for the 2026 North Central America World […]
San Francisco Giants' Lee Jung Hoo Ranks Third in MLB Top Prospect RankingsAs selected by U.S. media, Lee Jung Hoo (25) of the San Francisco Giants has been ranked third among the top 100 MLB players to watch this year. According to USA Today, on the 24th, Lee was chosen as one of the 100 MLB Players to Watch in 2024. He ranked third, following Yoshinobu Yamamoto […]
Japan Claims Victory Over North Korea by Default as Pyongyang Cancels Hosting Duties North Korea has once again unilaterally notified Japan that they cannot host a home game. Japanese media such as Kyodo News and Nikkan Sports quoted a Japan Football Association official on the 21st, reporting, “The DPR Korea Football Association has expressed difficulty in holding the “the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America” Asian qualifiers round 2 match […]
North Korea's World Cup Dreams Dashed: Lose 1-0 to JapanOn the 21st, North Korea faced off against Japan in the World Cup qualifiers at the National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan. North Korea lost to Japan with a score of 0 to 1. [Photo- Chosun Shinbo compilation] On the 21st, the North Korean men’s soccer team lost 0 to 1 to Japan in an away […]
U.S. Ambassador to South Korea, 'MLB Seoul Series is Absolutely Fantastic'Philip Goldberg, the U.S. Ambassador to South Korea, attended the 2024 MLB Seoul Series opener at Seoul Gocheok Sky Dome. According to Yonhap News on the 20th, Ambassador Goldberg praised the MLB Seoul Series as “absolutely fantastic,” stating, “It’s very special for two American West teams with Korean and Japanese players to play their regular […]
Ohtani's Interpreter Fired for Illegal Gambling and TheftThere has been shocking news regarding the acquaintance of Shohei Ohtani, one of the world’s top sports stars beyond Japan. Shohei Ohtani. / News1 According to reports from American media outlets like the LA Times on the 20th (local time), the LA Dodgers team has fired Ohtani’s interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara. Mizuhara was reportedly dismissed due […]
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