Tom Kim returns to PGA Tour at Mexico Open after Asian Games gold

Tom Kim will return to PGA Tour competition this week after a two-month break following his gold medal at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. Kim will compete in the VidantaWorld Mexico Open, the fifth event of the PGA Tour's fall series, from Thursday through Sunday at Vidanta Vallarta in Bahia de Banderas, Nayarit, Mexico. The tournament has a $6 million purse. It will be Kim's first PGA Tour event since the Tour Championship in late August. He competed in the Presidents Cup in the United State

2026-10-27 17:38:18:00

Moreno to name squad for November friendlies Thursday

South Korea interim coach Robert Moreno will announce his squad Wednesday for the national team's final friendlies of the year, with attention focused on his choices ahead of next month's Middle East trip. Moreno will hold a news conference at Korea Football Park in Cheonan to unveil the squad for matches against Saudi Arabia and Qatar in Doha on Nov. 13 and 17. National team rosters are usually announced on the Monday a week before an international window, but Moreno will reveal his list four d

2026-10-27 15:26:35:00

Fan accused of racist taunt toward Son Heung-min after MLS match

A video showing a spectator shouting a racially charged remark at South Korea captain Son Heung-min of LAFC after an MLS match has sparked criticism. The New York Post reported Monday that an LAFC fan was seen shouting a racist remark at Son following an MLS match. The incident occurred after LAFC's 2-2 draw with the LA Galaxy at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles on Sunday. In a video posted on social media, a spectator wearing an LAFC jersey repeatedly shouts "ni hao," Chinese for "hello," at Son as h

2026-10-27 15:10:45:00

Oh Hyeon-gyu scores winner 11 minutes after coming on as Besiktas wins 2-0

Oh Hyeon-gyu scored the winning goal 11 minutes after coming off the bench as Besiktas beat Basaksehir 2-0 in the Turkish Super Lig on Monday. The goal came as competition for places up front on the South Korean national team intensified ahead of next month's two away friendlies, with Cho Gue-sung also scoring recently for Midtjylland. Oh began the match on the bench and entered in the 65th minute in place of Wilfred Ndidi. One minute after coming on, he forced a save with a right-footed long-ra

2026-10-27 15:10:28:00

Former US Open champion McDowell latest player to leave LIV Golf

Former US Open champion Graeme McDowell of Northern Ireland is leaving LIV Golf as the league faces growing uncertainty over its future. McDowell announced Monday that he had decided not to take part in LIV Golf's planned new structure, dubbed "LIV 2.0," which is targeted for launch next year. The veteran golfer has four PGA Tour wins, including the 2010 US Open, and 11 victories on the DP World Tour. He left the PGA Tour to join LIV Golf in 2022. McDowell has recently held talks with the DP Wor

2026-10-27 15:10:16:00

Kane becomes first Englishman in 25 years to win Ballon d'Or, Putellas wins third

LONDON (AP) -- Harry Kane became the first Englishman in 25 years to win the Ballon d'Or on Monday after a prolific scoring season for club and country. Kane scored 73 goals for club and country last season, finishing as Europe's top scorer and breaking records in Germany and at the World Cup, where he captained England to a third-place finish. The Bayern Munich star said the achievement was built on much more than goals. "Anything is possible with hard work, when no one else is watching, to go

2026-10-27 09:45:50:00

Kane favored over Yamal, Mbappe for Ballon d'Or

LONDON (AFP) -- England captain Harry Kane is the favorite in a wide-open race for the Ballon d'Or at a ceremony in London on Monday, with Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe also in contention to be named the world's best soccer player. The 70th edition of the award, established by France Football magazine, will be held in England for the first time in recognition of inaugural winner Stanley Matthews and could produce the first English winner in 25 years. Bayern Munich striker Kane scored 73 goals i

2026-10-26 15:04:27:00

Mbappe scores twice as Real Madrid beats Barcelona 2-1

Real Madrid beat Barcelona 2-1 in El Clasico on Sunday, ending the league leader's nine-game winning start to the La Liga season. Kylian Mbappe scored twice at Spotify Camp Nou as Real Madrid earned its fifth straight win in all competitions. The result moved third-place Real Madrid to 24 points from eight wins and two losses, three points behind Barcelona, which suffered its first league defeat after opening the season with nine straight victories. Real Madrid took the lead in the 41st minute w

2026-10-26 14:54:40:00

Song Min-kyu records first assist for Nacional in win over Braga

Song Min-kyu recorded his first attacking point for Nacional with an assist in his fifth appearance for the Portuguese club. Nacional beat Braga 1-0 at Estadio da Madeira in Funchal, Portugal, on Monday, with Miguel Baeza scoring the winner from Song's assist in the ninth round of the 2026-27 Primeira Liga. The victory ended Nacional’s six-game league losing streak and gave the club its second win of the season, along with one draw and six losses, moving it into 15th place. Nacional scored in th

2026-10-26 14:45:12:00

Cho Gue-sung scores as Midtjylland stays unbeaten through 12 league games

South Korea forward Cho Gue-sung scored for the first time in three matches as Midtjylland extended its unbeaten start to the Danish Superliga season. Midtjylland beat Lyngby BK 3-2 at MCH Arena in Herning, Denmark, on Sunday to remain unbeaten through 12 league matches at 8 wins and 4 draws. The result gave Midtjylland 28 points and temporarily moved it atop the 12-team standings, three points ahead of Copenhagen, which has played one fewer match. Cho, starting as the central striker, opened th

2026-10-26 14:36:00:00