“It was a tough game, but I want to praise the players for staying focused until the end.” LG Twins manager Yoon Kyung-yeop rode the backs of his players to his first doubleheader win as manager. LG won the first game of a doubleheader against the SSG Landers of the […]
Busan wins 3-0 over Seongnam…4 straight wins, leads K League 2
Cheongju defeats Ansan 1-0, extends unbeaten streak to 14 matches Reporter Kim Do-yong = Busan I-Park has extended its lead at the top of the professional soccer K League 2 (second division) table with four consecutive wins. The team defeated Seongnam FC 3-0 in the 31st round of the Hana […]
‘Recent 30G batting average 20%’ Kim Ha-seong, why on earth is like this? From a strikeout with no bases loaded to a double play… No. 36 stolen bases + GG defense still the same
It makes me wonder why this is happening. Kim Ha-seong (28, San Diego Padres), who ran like a runaway locomotive in the first half of the year, has been on a clear decline since mid-August. Nevertheless, he stole second base in just one chance and showed his still Gold Glove-level defense, proving […]
‘Four-time stolen base king’ Park Hae-min steals second base. 10th consecutive 20-steal season…2nd all-time
LG’s Park Hae-min has reached 20 stolen bases for the 10th consecutive year. This is the second-longest streak in KBO history. Park started in center field at No. 9 against SSG at Jamsil Stadium on April 16. After batting leadoff in the third inning and grounding out to the second […]
Klinsmann considers Iraq as ‘sparring partner’ before Asian Cup…”Discussions underway, nothing finalized”
As the ‘Clean Sweepers’ look for a suitable sparring partner ahead of the Asian Cup qualifiers, the Korea Football Association (KFA) is in talks with the Iraqi national team about a friendly match. “The Korean national team and the Iraqi national team will play a friendly match in January 2024 […]
Fears finally come true…Toronto sweeps 4-game series against Texas → Fall baseball ‘on high alert’
After failing to win a single game during a crucial stretch in the American League wild-card race, the Toronto Blue Jays have lost four in a row and now face a postseason berth that is far from assured. Toronto fell 2-9 in the final game of a four-game series against […]
‘You can’t fool DNA’ admires nephew’s 1R nomination! Korean express advice: “There is a good director for raising children”
‘Korean Superstar’ Park Chan-ho congratulates his nephew, Kim Yoon-ha, on his first-round draft selection and shares his ‘tips’ for success in the pros. Jang Chung-go right-handed pitcher Kim Yoon-ha realized his professional dream by being selected by Kiwoom Heroes with the ninth overall pick in the first round of the […]
‘Rush to Korea’ amid negative publicity, Klinsmann says he’ll judge after Asian Cup, but until then, only positive vibes
“Until the Asian Cup, I want you to create positive public opinion…. and criticize afterwards.” Jürgen Klinsmann, head coach of the A team. After the European tour, Klinsmann’s squad returned home through Incheon International Airport on Thursday. The overseas players returned to their respective leagues, and the K-Ligers and Klinsmann […]
‘The rebuild continues’ Washington Nationals sign Mike Rizzo to extension
General manager Mike Rizzo will remain in charge of the rebuilding of the Major League Baseball (MLB) Washington Nationals. According to ESPN on Thursday, the Nationals have signed Rizzo to a multi-year extension after his contract expires this year. Specific terms and conditions of the deal were not disclosed. Rizzo […]
No-hitter through three innings…no out in the fifth…two bases-loaded, chaotic fourth inning…8 losses in exclusivity.
He didn’t last five innings. KT Wiz right-hander Lee Byung-seong started the 14th game of the 2023 Shinhan Bank SOL KBO League against the Samsung Lions on Thursday at Samsung Lions Park in Daegu, South Korea, and struggled, allowing three runs on four hits and five walks with four strikeouts […]