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Support for Olympics hits new low in Japan: poll

Olympic GamesJan 10, 2021

TOKYO (AFP) -- Support for holding the coronavirus-postponed Tokyo Olympics this summer has hit a new low in Japan, a poll found Sunday as the country battles a third wave of infections. Just over 8...
KBO's Bears bring back veteran shortstop on 3-year deal

BaseballJan 8, 2021

The South Korean baseball club Doosan Bears announced Friday they will bring back veteran shortstop Kim Jae-ho on a new three-year deal. The Korea Baseball Organization club said Kim has agreed to a...
Son Heung-min scores in 2nd straight match, sends Tottenham into League Cup final

SoccerJan 6, 2021

He has done it again. Son Heung-min scored in his second straight match, lifting Tottenham Hotspur into the English League Cup final with a 2-0 victory over Brentford on Tuesday (local time). After...
Esports one step closer to gaining sports status

More sportsJan 5, 2021

When the foundation for esports in Korea was established in the early 2000 with the launch of a StarCraft league, esports remained far from being considered among “real sports.” Pro gamer as an occup...
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...