Japan coach Moriyasu to stay through Asian Cup

Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu will remain in charge of the men's soccer team through the 2027 AFC Asian Cup but is expected to step down afterward even if the team wins the title, according to a report by Japanese daily Nikkan Sports. The newspaper reported Thursday that the Japan Football Association asked Moriyasu to extend his contract through the Asian Cup, which will be held in Saudi Arabia from Jan. 7 to Feb. 5 next year. Citing multiple association officials, it said Moriyasu accepted the p

2026-07-09 17:51:26:00

FIFA probes alleged racist abuse targeting IShowSpeed at World Cup

FIFA has launched an investigation into alleged racist abuse targeting social media influencer IShowSpeed during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The governing body said it had begun an immediate investigation into an incident that occurred during Argentina's 3-2 victory over Cape Verde at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on Friday. IShowSpeed, whose real name is Darren Jason Watkins Jr., is a 21-year-old American influencer with more than 50 million YouTube subscribers. He has been live streaming matches

2026-07-08 13:15:38:00

US-Belgium World Cup match sets US TV record

The United States' Round of 16 match against Belgium at the 2026 FIFA World Cup became the most-watched soccer telecast in US history. The Associated Press reported Tuesday, citing Fox Sports, that the match averaged about 30 million viewers in the US, the largest audience ever for a soccer broadcast in the country. Belgium's 4-1 win over the US on Monday in Seattle eliminated the last remaining co-host from the tournament after Canada and Mexico had already exited in the Round of 16. Fox said v

2026-07-08 11:11:29:00

Kwon Soon-woo wins Wimbledon return, Djokovic advances

South Korea’s Kwon Soon-woo marked his return to Wimbledon with a straight-sets victory, advancing to the second round of the year’s third Grand Slam tournament. The world No. 200 defeated Spain’s Martin Landaluce 6-4, 6-3, 6-3 on Tuesday at the All England Lawn Tennis Club in London. It was Kwon’s first main-draw victory at Wimbledon since 2021. Kwon, who is set to complete his mandatory military service next month, has enjoyed a strong comeback this season. He secured titles at the Gwangju Ope

2026-06-30 13:52:05:00

Ohtani rookie card sells for record $2.56m

A one-of-a-kind rookie card featuring Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani has sold for more than $2.56 million at a public auction, setting a record for the Japanese baseball star’s rookie cards. MLB.com reported Tuesday that the 2018 rookie card, released during Ohtani’s debut season in Major League Baseball, was sold for $2,562,229. The card is part of Topps’ premium “Topps Chrome” series and features the highly coveted “SuperFractor” design, a rare gold-patterned parallel card typical

2026-06-30 11:31:55:00

Ryu Hae-ran rises to world No. 7 after major win

South Korea’s Ryu Hae-ran has broken into the top 10 of the women’s golf world rankings after capturing her first major title at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship. Ryu climbed five spots from No. 12 to a career-high No. 7, with an average of 6.04 points in the latest rankings released Tuesday. The 24-year-old secured her first major championship title Sunday after winning the Women’s PGA Championship on the LPGA Tour, marking a milestone in her career. Runner-up Yoon Ina also made a major move i

2026-06-30 11:22:55:00

Japan eliminated from World Cup after late loss to Brazil

Japan’s impressive World Cup run came to an end after conceding a late winner in a heartbreaking 2-1 defeat to Brazil in the round of 32. Led by head coach Hajime Moriyasu, Japan fell to the “Samba Kings” at Houston Stadium in Texas in the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Japan took the lead in the 29th minute when midfielder Kaishu Sano intercepted a pass from Brazil defender Danilo before firing a powerful right-footed long-range strike into the net. The early goal gave Japan confide

2026-06-30 11:18:39:00

Former Korean coaching candidate takes Canada to last 16

Jesse Marsch, who was once considered a leading candidate to coach South Korea's national team, is making history with Canada at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Canada defeated South Africa 1-0 in the Round of 32 at Los Angeles Stadium in California on Sunday. After advancing to the knockout stage for the first time in World Cup history as the runner-up in Group B, Canada secured its place in the Round of 16 with the victory, becoming the first team at this year's tournament to reach the last 16. South

2026-06-29 14:02:46:00

Lee Jung-hoo ends brief hitless snap, Kim Ha-seong falls to .068

Lee Jung-hoo went 1-for-4 with an RBI against fellow South Korean Kim Ha-seong, as the San Francisco Giants defeated the Atlanta Braves 3-2 on Sunday. Lee started in right field and batted seventh for the Giants at Oracle Park in San Francisco. After going hitless in his previous two games, Lee snapped the streak with an RBI single, raising his season batting average to .322 (92-for-286). He ranks fourth in Major League Baseball in batting average, behind Yandy Diaz of the Tampa Bay Rays (.336),

2026-06-29 11:19:30:00

South Korea falls to No. 32 in FIFA rankings

South Korea’s men’s national soccer team has fallen to No. 32 in the latest FIFA rankings after a disappointing early exit from the group stage at the World Cup. According to the men’s world rankings updated by FIFA on Monday, South Korea sits at No. 32 with 1,558.72 points. FIFA updates its rankings and points by reflecting the results of international matches between national teams. The ranking marks South Korea’s lowest position since it was ranked No. 33 in December 2021. South Korea had rem

2026-06-29 10:42:45:00