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New KBO boss sets sights on improved play, safety during pandemic

BaseballJan 5, 2021

The new head of South Korean professional baseball said Tuesday he will prioritize running a safe 2021 season during the coronavirus pandemic while also putting together an improved product on the fi...
New coach says FC Seoul belong in K League's top tier

SoccerJan 4, 2021

FC Seoul finished in a disappointing ninth place among 12 clubs in the K League 1 in 2020, just a year after ranking in third place. And their new head coach, Park Jin-sup, is determined to take the...
Son shines: Son Heung-min scores 100th goal with Tottenham

SoccerJan 3, 2021

Son Heung-min has scored his 100th goal as a member of Tottenham Hotspur. The South Korean star reached the century mark in a 3-0 victory over Leeds United in a Premier League match at Tottenham Hot...
LPGA star Ko Jin-young goes wire-to-wire at top of world rankings

GolfDec 29, 2020

South Korean LPGA star Ko Jin-young will finish the year where she started in the women's golf rankings: at the very top. Ko stayed at No. 1 in the final rankings of 2020 released Tuesday. She climb...
Hitting big league fastballs, defensive flexibility keys for San Diego-bound Kim Ha-seong

BaseballDec 29, 2020

Once the South Korean star infielder Kim Ha-seong completes his reported move to the San Diego Padres, he will have to prove his considerable offensive talent and athleticism on defense will translat...
Posted KBO star Kim Ha-seong on way to US ahead of signing deadline

BaseballDec 28, 2020

With at least one major league offer in tow, the posted South Korean All-Star shortstop Kim Ha-seong departed for the United States on Monday with his deadline to land a big league deal fast approach...
Damwon Gaming dominates KeSPA Cup

More sportsDec 27, 2020

League of Legends world champion Damwon Gaming continued its dominance, rolling over the other LoL Champions Korea teams in the Korea e-Sports Associations Cup held over the Christmas weekend. Damwo...
FIFA World Cup hero Lee Young-pyo named CEO of K League's Gangwon

SoccerDec 22, 2020

CHUNCHEON -- Former World Cup star Lee Young-pyo will embark on a new career as an administrator. Gangwon FC of the K League 1 announced Tuesday that Lee, 43, will be their new CEO. He was nominated...
Ko Jin-young captures LPGA season finale, 2nd straight money title

GolfDec 21, 2020

World No. 1 Ko Jin-young has won the LPGA season finale in Florida, capping off a truncated campaign in come-from-behind fashion against a rival countrywoman. Ko won the CME Group Tour Championship ...
Son Heung-min wins FIFA's best goal award

SoccerDec 18, 2020

South Korean Premier League star Son Heung-min has won a FIFA award for the best goal of the year, the world's football governing body said Friday. He became the second Asian player and the first in...
Fan vote determines LCK All-Stars players’ champions for All-Stars

More sportsDec 17, 2020

The three in-game characters that League of Legends Champion Korea players will use to play against a Chinese team in the 2020 All-Stars on Saturday was revealed by Riot Games on Wednesday. The char...
Ex-MLB hitter Jose Pirela signs with KBO's Lions

BaseballDec 16, 2020

The Samsung Lions of the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) said Wednesday they have signed former major league hitter Jose Pirela. The team said the Venezuela-born Pirela signed a one-year deal wort...
Son Heung-min named top S. Korean player for fifth time

SoccerDec 15, 2020

South Korean forward Son Heung-min was named the country's best football player of the year for a record fifth time, the sport's governing body said Tuesday. The Korea Football Association (KFA) ann...
S. Korean golfer Kim A-lim wins US Women's Open

GolfDec 15, 2020

South Korean professional golfer Kim A-lim on Monday won the Women's US Open in her debut in the major. The 25-year-old shot a 4-under par 67 in the final round to win the 75th US Women's Open at th...
Veteran LCK players retire in the offseason

More sportsDec 13, 2020

While the League of Legends Champions Korea offseason is a time of many roster changes and player transfers, it is also when many veteran players decide to retire from professional play. Two members...