Lee Jung-hoo eyes weekend return from injured list

San Francisco Giants outfielder Lee Jung-hoo could return as early as this weekend after being placed on the 10-day injured list with lower back tightness. According to The San Francisco Chronicle, Lee resumed workouts on Tuesday and is expected to rejoin the Giants during their road series against the Colorado Rockies beginning Friday. Giants manager Tony Vitello said before Tuesday’s home game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Oracle Park that the club hoped Lee would be ready to return by t

2026-05-27 16:48:06:00

Hong Su-hyeon wins gold at ISSF Munich World Cup shooting event

South Korea’s Hong Su-hyeon claimed gold in the men’s 10-meter air pistol event at the 2026 International Shooting Sport Federation Munich World Cup. Hong scored 241.4 points in the final held in Munich, edging Switzerland’s Yason Solari, who took silver with 239.3 points. Taiwan’s Hsieh Hsiang-Chen secured bronze with 218.5 points. Despite late pressure from Solari, Hong maintained his composure to finish atop the podium. “I was nervous and felt a lot of pressure, but I tried to stay calm and f

2026-05-27 13:44:14:00

KBO reaches 2m attendance in record-low 117 games

South Korea’s professional baseball league has surpassed 2 million total spectators in record-fast fashion, underscoring the continued surge in popularity of the sport this season. The Korea Baseball Organization said Saturday that a combined 99,905 fans attended five games held in Seoul, Incheon, Gwangju, Gocheok and Daejeon, bringing the season total to 2,094,481. Four of the five venues, Jamsil (LG Twins vs. Doosan Bears), Gwangju (Lotte Giants vs. Kia Tigers), Gocheok (Samsung Lions vs. Kiwo

2026-04-26 16:36:00:00

Trump safe after shooting at White House correspondents dinner, suspect in custody

US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump were rushed out of the White House Correspondents' Association dinner by Secret Service agents Saturday night after a man opened fire with a shotgun on security personnel, officials said. The armed man fired at a Secret Service agent, an FBI official told ‌Reuters. About two hours after the incident, Trump told reporters at the White House that the officer was saved by his bulletproof vest and is in "good shape." The suspect, whom Trump desc

2026-04-26 10:01:34:00

Trump envoy proposes Italy for Iran World Cup spot

A top envoy to US President Donald Trump has asked the world soccer governing body FIFA to allow Italy to replace Iran at the 2026 World Cup, according to a report. Citing an interview with The Financial Times on Wednesday, US special envoy Paolo Zampolli said he had proposed to both Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino that Italy be allowed to participate in place of Iran. “As an Italian, it would be a dream to see the Azzurri compete in a tournament hosted in the United States,” Zampolli

2026-04-23 16:16:28:00

[ANN] Book-loving society takes shape in China

BEIJING (China Daily/ANN) -- In 1995, 10-year-old Zhou Qinggui from Hangtou, a village in the city of Linyi, Shandong province, was expected to drop out of school after elementary level due to poverty. A passionate reader who carried books while tending livestock and gathering pigweed, Zhou was heartbroken. To allow the boy to continue his education, his mother borrowed money, and his elder brother and younger sister both gave up schooling, one after the other. In 2021, Zhou and six childhood fr

2026-04-22 17:42:48:00

[ANN] Kuala Lumpur looks set to enter its 'museum moment' this year

KUALA LUMPUR (The Star/ANN) -- For arts and culture enthusiasts in Kuala Lumpur, it may be time to refresh the city’s directory of must-visit museums and galleries. It has been several years since the capital last saw a significant wave of institutional openings -- most notably the contemporary art center Ilham Gallery in 2015, followed -- on a smaller but no less significant scale -- by art collector-led spaces such as Ur-Mu (2022), Toffee (2023) and +N (2025). Last December, the heritage build

2026-04-22 17:42:34:00

[ANN] Climate burns hole in Malaysian pet owners’ wallets

KUALA LUMPUR (The Star/ANN) -- Caring for pets during unpredictable weather requires owners to adapt their routines and often leads to increased expenses. For business development director Shaikhah Abdul Karim, expenses for treatment, insurance and medical care for her three cats have increased by around 5 percent, reaching almost RM500 ($110) a month. The 62-year-old added that the increase did not include annual medical check-ups such as full blood screening and vaccinations, which cost RM900,

2026-04-22 17:42:18:00

Ohtani sets Asian on-base streak record, surpassing Choo

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers has set a new record for the longest streak of consecutive games reaching base by an Asian player in the MLB, surpassing retired Korean star Choo Shin-soo. Ohtani led off as the designated hitter against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park in San Francisco on Tuesday. Facing starter Landen Roupp, Ohtani struck out swinging in the first and third innings and flied out to right field in the fifth. He finally reached base in his fourth at-bat, lining an

2026-04-22 16:44:26:00

Chevron Championship purse raised to $9 million

The total purse for the Chevron Championship, the first major of the LPGA Tour season, has been increased to $9 million. The LPGA announced Wednesday on its official website that the tournament’s organizers hadraised the total prize money to $9 million starting this year, up from $7.9 million last year. The purse has reportedly increased by nearly $3 million since Chevron became the title sponsor in 2022, when it stood at $6 million. The winner of this year’s event will receive $1.35 million. A

2026-04-22 11:46:49:00