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Son Heung-min scores in North London derby loss
Son Heung-min has found the back of the net once again in the North London derby against Arsenal, but the Tottenham Hotspur captain couldn't deliver a victory for his side. Son scored Spurs' lone goal in their 2-1 loss to Arsenal at Emirates Stadium in London on Wednesday. The defeat extended Tottenham's winless slide to five matches, with one draw and four losses. Spurs have not won at Arsenal since November 2010. Son put Tottenham on the board in the 25th minute after the loose ball had floate
Jan. 16, 2025 -
S. Korean IOC membership down to one after natl. Olympic chief loses election
The number of South Korean members on the International Olympic Committee is set to be cut to one next month, after the national Olympic chief Lee Kee-heung fell short in his bid for a third consecutive term this week. Lee finished as the runner-up to Ryu Seung-min in the election for Korean Sport & Olympic Committee president Tuesday. Ryu, a former IOC member himself and 2004 Olympic men's singles table tennis champion, beat Lee by 417 to 379 in voting. Lee was elected as an IOC member in 2019
Jan. 15, 2025 -
Ex-Olympic table tennis champion elected as head of Korean Olympic committee
Former Olympic table tennis champion Ryu Seung-min was elected as head of the South Korean Olympic committee Tuesday. Ryu earned 417 votes from 1,209 voters to become the new president of the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee, denying incumbent Lee Kee-heung a third term. The election appeared in danger of being postponed when a group of 11 voters, led by Korea Ice Hockey Association President Lee Ho-jin, and an election candidate Kang Shin-wook each filed for an injunction to halt the proceeding
Jan. 14, 2025 -
New Dodgers player Kim Hye-seong determined to crack Opening Day roster
Kim Hye-seong, the latest South Korean player for the Los Angeles Dodgers, departed for the US on Tuesday, determined to crack the Opening Day roster and make his big league debut as soon as possible. Kim signed a three-year, $12.5 million contract with the Dodgers on Jan. 3, the final day of his 30-day negotiating period after his posting process began in early December. The Dodgers have a club option for two more years, which will increase the total value of Kim's deal to a maximum of $22 mill
Jan. 14, 2025 -
Korean Series champions Tigers retain free agent Seo Geon-chang
The defending Korean Series champions Kia Tigers announced Thursday they have retained free agent Seo Geon-chang. The Tigers said Seo signed to a one-year deal, with a vesting option for a second season, meaning that it will become guaranteed if Seo reaches a performance incentive threshold this year. Seo can make as much as 500 million won ($343,480) with this deal. Seo joined the Tigers, his hometown team based in the southern city of Gwangju, before the 2024 Korea Baseball Organization season
Jan. 9, 2025 -
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[Graphic News] Son, named among top left wingers, extends his stay
Son Heung-min has been recognized as one of the world’s top left wingers and will continue his journey with Tottenham Hotspur in the English Premier League for another year. Soccer media outlet Score90 released its rankings of the top five players worldwide for each position on Jan. 1, placing Son fifth in his primary position as a left winger. He ranked behind Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid) in the top spot, followed in order by Raphinha (FC Barcelona), Luis Diaz (Liverpool) and Nico Williams (At
Jan. 9, 2025 -
PGA Tour veterans looking to build on fond memories in Hawaii this week
With a win and a runner-up finish between them over the past two seasons at the Sony Open in Hawaii on the PGA Tour, South Korean veterans An Byeong-hun and Kim Si-woo said Wednesday they will try to build on their fond memories of the tournament this week. Both will tee off at the Sony Open at Waialae Country Club in Honolulu starting Thursday. It will be their second tournament of the 2025 season, following The Sentry, also in Hawaii, last week. An lost in the playoff to Grayson Murray at last
Jan. 8, 2025 -
Tottenham extend contract of 'modern-day great' Son Heung-min
Tottenham Hotspur announced Tuesday they have exercised their option to extend the contract of their South Korean captain Son Heung-min, who will now stay with the Premier League club until the summer of 2026. Son joined Spurs in August 2015, after spending his early professional years in Germany's Bundesliga. He has scored 169 goals, the fourth most in Tottenham history, and ranks 11th in their all-time appearances list with 431. Son also owns the club's Premier League assists record with 68. H
Jan. 7, 2025 -
Opportunity opens up for new Dodger Kim Hye-seong following trade of incumbent infielder
With an infield logjam addressed in a reported trade, the Los Angeles Dodgers' new South Korean player Kim Hye-seong appears to have a clearer path to playing time than when he signed last week. According to multiple reports coming out of the United States on Monday (local time), the Dodgers have traded second baseman Gavin Lux to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for a draft pick and an outfield prospect Mike Sirota. Lux was the Dodgers' primary second baseman in 2024, making 138 appearances ther
Jan. 7, 2025 -
Korean coach leads Vietnam to ASEAN Cup glory
'Kim Sang-sik magic' follows Park Hang-seo, former Korean coach who guided Vietnam to 2018 victory Vietnam's national soccer team, led by Korean head coach Kim Sang-sik, clinched a historic victory in the 2024 ASEAN Mitsubishi Electric Cup, securing a third championship in the prestigious regional tournament. Vietnam defeated Thailand 3-2 in the second leg of the final Sunday at Rajamangala Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, sealing a 5-3 aggregate win. The victory marked Vietnam's first ASEAN Cup ti
Jan. 6, 2025 -
S. Korean Im Sung-jae finishes 3rd in PGA Tour season opener
South Korean Im Sung-jae finished third at the PGA Tour season opener in Hawaii, getting his 2025 campaign off to a strong start. Im shot a bogey-free 65 in the final round of The Sentry at The Plantation Course at Kapalua in Kapalua, Hawaii, on Sunday. He ended at 29-under 263 overall, six strokes behind the champion, Hideki Matsuyama of Japan. Im made just four bogeys at the tournament, and none after the third hole in the second round. But that was not enough against Matsuyama, who went 62-65
Jan. 6, 2025