Samsung Lions’ “super rookie” Lee Ho-seong struggled in his debut start. However, head coach Park Jin-man said, “It’s just the first game.” Lee, who made his professional debut this season after graduating from Incheon High School, was the only rookie to make the opening roster. He has pitched well in […]
Olympic gold medalist Bencic loses to Lucky Loser in first round
Another top seed was eliminated in the women’s singles on May 29 (local time) on day two of the first round of the 2023 French Open (Roland Garros). 2019 US Open quarterfinalist and Tokyo 2020 gold medalist Belinda Bencic (Switzerland, world No. 12) ended her Roland Garros 2023 campaign after […]
Kim Dong-min wins KPGA Korean Tour debut after 8 years
2018 Jakarta-Palembang Asian Games team bronze medalist Kim Dong-min (25-NH Nonghyup Bank) earned his first victory in the 66th edition of the Korean Professional Golf Association (KPGA) Korean Tour (1st Division). The Blackstone Icheon Golf Club North and West Courses (par 72-7270) in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, hosted the 2023 KPGA […]
‘Three losses in a row after three wins,’ Miami coach Spoelstra says “we’re going to the Final Four”
Spoelstra says he’s determined to win. The Miami Heat lost 103-104 to the Boston Celtics in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2022-2023 NBA Playoffs at the Amway Center in Miami, Florida on Monday (Feb. 28). The Miami Heat are the hottest team in these playoffs. The […]
Kane and Benzema, the fates of two ‘wallets’ intertwine… Firmino, Joselu also linked with moves
The future of several high-profile strikers in the summer transfer window, including Harry Kane, Karim Benzema, Roberto Firmino, and Joselu, is centered around Real Madrid. Benzema has been linked with a huge offer from a Saudi Arabian club, according to Spanish outlet Relevo. The reported offer is for a total […]
‘Klinsmann’s’ September A-Match opponents confirmed… Wales to face off for the first time
The South Korean national soccer team, led by Jürgen Klinsmann, has a new opponent for its September European A match. The Korea Football Association (KFA) announced on Sept. 29 that it has reached an agreement with the Welsh Football Association to play a national team friendly against Wales on Sept. […]
The error is on Kim, but the blame is on first baseman Cron.
It’s the game of the day. The Padres are traveling to Washington, DC. It happened on the last day of a three-game series against the Nationals. That’s right. This is the game where Kim was hit by a pitch and writhed in pain. In the bottom of the first inning, […]
Widener to make debut against Doosan after injury woes
NC Dinos’ foreign-born pitcher Taylor Widener will finally make his KBO debut. Widener will start a home game against the Doosan Bears of the 2023 KBO on April 30 at Changwon NC Park. Widener, who made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut in 2020 with the Arizona Diamondbacks, is a […]
“It’s not easy with that” Yasin’s night & expedition specialty, Hanwha tries to improve its batting
Hanwha has revived special batting practice, or “special batting”. At home, the team holds nighttime batting practice after the game, and on the road, the team organizes batting practice before the game at an off-site ballpark. It’s not a one-off, but a regular practice. It started on the 23rd of […]
You can’t cross the Great Wall twice… Passion Sister and Piyak are the ‘silver bullet’ of hope
Shin Yoo-bin (19-Korean Air) became the best South Korean female table tennis player since Yang Young-ja (59) and Hyun Jung-hwa (54). Paired with Jeon Jeon-hee (31-Mirae Asset Securities), who is a year younger, Shin lost 0-3 (8-11, 7-11, 10-12) to China’s Wang Yidi (26)-Tian Meng (29) in the women’s individual […]