Footballer Son Jungho (Taishan, Shandong) has been detained by Chinese police for three weeks, with some Chinese media reporting that he was “involved in four match-fixing cases”. “Son Jun-ho participated in four match-fixing matches in the Chinese Football League last season under the direction of Jin Jing-dao,” Chinese media outlet Sohu.com claimed on 1 January….
‘Quick feet’ take full advantage…Kim reaches double digits in stolen bases for second straight year
He’s heating up the major leagues with his quick feet, not to mention his exhilarating double plays. Kim Ha-seong has reached double-digit stolen bases for the second year in a row. Reporter Oh Sun-min. [Reporter] < San Diego 10:1 Miami (U.S. Major League Baseball) > In the top of the fourth inning, trailing 0-1, Kim…
Sang Hyuk Woo takes 2nd in 2m30 at Florence Diamond League…Harrison wins title
‘Smile Jumper’ Woo Sang-hyuk (27, Yongin City Hall) finished second for the second consecutive time at the 2023 World Athletics Diamond League. Woo Sang-hyuk cleared 2.30 meters in the men’s high jump final at the Rome-Florence Diamond League 2023 at the Luigi Ridolfi Stadium in Florence, Italy, on Wednesday (June 3) to finish second behind…
Korean-American Justin Seo leads by one stroke, Kim Si-woo tied for fifth
Justin Seo carded a 6-under 66 with seven birdies and one bogey to take a one-stroke lead over second-place Hideki Matsuyama (JPN) at 7-under 137 after the second day of play at Muirfield Village Golf Club (Par 72) in Dublin, Ohio, USA, on Wednesday. Justin Seo, who birdied the third, fifth and eighth holes to…
The ‘Catfish Man’ of the SD Catcher’s Circle…One of ML’s Best Offensive Catchers Returns
The San Diego Padres are in the midst of a severe offensive slump this season, especially at the plate, where they’ve had some of the worst offensive metrics in the league. Gary Sanchez, 31, has continued to excel since his recent trade to San Diego. Sanchez started in the No. 7 spot in the lineup…
FIFA eyes Korea U-20 World Cup quarterfinals… Son Heung-min cheers on social media
The Taegeuk Boys of South Korea have advanced to the quarterfinals of the FIFA U-20 World Cup 2023, and FIFA has taken notice of the only team from Asia to reach the quarterfinals. The South Korean U-20 soccer team, led by head coach Kim Eun-joong, won their U-20 World Cup Round of 16 match against…
‘Leg kick’ abandoned, Bae Ji-hwan’s bat is uncharacteristic, “lower your legs,” coach advises→May 3Hitter born
Bae Ji-hwan (24-Pittsburgh Pirates) is slowly turning around his hitting, which has been a weakness in Major League Baseball (MLB). A month-long change in batting form appears to be paying off. Through 51 games this season, Bae is hitting .275 with two home runs, 12 RBIs, 26 runs scored, 15 doubles, and a .698 OPS…
120 Billion Investment Success… Repeating Ichiro’s ML Record in 19 Years
It’s worth nearly $120 billion in Korean won. The Boston Red Sox signed Japanese left fielder Masataka Yoshida, 30, to a five-year, $90 million (KRW 11.9 billion) contract ahead of this season. Yoshida’s stock rose at the World Baseball Classic (WBC) in March when he took on the pivotal role of batting fourth for Team…
If Lee Sang-young leaves in June—LG’s native selection in an infinite competition system
“I’ll give him an equal chance.” The LG Twins’ starting mound will be more competitive when Sang-young Lee, 23, returns from the Armed Forces Athletic Corps. Lee will be discharged from the military on April 12. Currently, only three spots in the LG starting rotation are set in stone: Casey Kelly, Adam Plutko, and Chan-gyu…
Delta Airlines-sponsored ‘Super Rookie’ Zhang shoots 2-under on first day of pro debut
Rose Chang (USA), the biggest newcomer on the Women’s Professional Golf (LPGA) Tour, had a solid first day of her professional debut. Zhang shot a 2-under 70 in the first round of the LPGA Tour’s Mizuho Americas Open ($2.75 million purse) at Liberty National Golf Club (par-72) in Jersey City, N.J., on Sunday. She was…