Women's judo national team coach resigns over mishaps

South Korea women's national judo team coach Jung Sung-sook has offered to resign, taking responsibility for controversies involving a player's disqualification at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games and poor team management during travel to the world championships. Jung, 54, announced her intention to step down after returning through Incheon International Airport on Tuesday following the 2026 International Judo Federation World Championships. The controversy began in the women's 48-kilogram even

2026-10-14 14:59:15:00

Eom Ji-sung targeted by alleged racist abuse in England

South Korea forward Eom Ji-sung of Swansea City was allegedly subjected to racist abuse during an English Championship match, prompting a temporary stoppage and a police investigation. Swansea said after its away match against Millwall at The Den in London on Tuesday that "an allegation of racist abuse directed at Eom Ji-sung was reported during the second half of today's game." "The club condemns all forms of discrimination and makes clear that such behavior has no place in soccer or anywhere i

2026-10-14 14:48:52:00

Lee Kang-in helps Atletico beat Man United 2-0 for first UCL win

Atletico Madrid earned its first victory of the UEFA Champions League season with a 2-0 win over Manchester United. Atletico beat United at Riyadh Air Metropolitano in Madrid on Tuesday in its second league-phase match of the 2026-27 Champions League. After losing 2-1 to Liverpool in its opener, Atletico picked up its first win of the competition. South Korea international Lee Kang-in started as one of two forwards in a 4-4-2 formation and played until the 61st minute. Although he did not attemp

2026-10-14 14:48:38:00

Pope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung cancer after surgery to remove part of right lung

ROME (AP) -- Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery Tuesday that confirmed he has lung cancer, and doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung, the Vatican said. Tests confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma, the Vatican said in a medical bulletin after the surgery. It said the diagnosis had been suspected by preoperative tests and was confirmed during surgery. The statement made no mention of treatment going forward, and the Vatican said doctors were not currently speaking of chemotherapy or

2026-10-14 12:14:40:00

Infantino could survive criticism as rivals struggle to find challenger

PARIS (AFP) -- Gianni Infantino could survive weeks of criticism and secure re-election as FIFA president in the absence of a heavyweight challenger, observers told Agence France-Presse. The 56-year-old Swiss has lost the support of many associations in his bid for a fourth and final term since launching and then hastily shelving his plan to allow private investment in the World Cup. Infantino, though, crucially retains his core support in Africa and South America. His FIFA Forward Enterprise (F

2026-10-14 09:48:43:00

KFA urges halt to personal attacks against national team members

The national soccer federation on Tuesday called on people to refrain from hurling insults and personal attacks at players, saying such behavior does not help the sport. In a statement, the Korea Football Association (KFA) noted the recent spread of "unverified information and speculative assertions" on social media and online communities regarding members of the men's national team. The Taegeuk Warriors have come under siege in recent days over rumors of internal feuding. Following a friendly m

2026-10-13 17:59:27:00

Dodgers consider sitting Ohtani for NLCS Game 3

The Los Angeles Dodgers are reportedly considering leaving Shohei Ohtani out of the starting lineup as they try to avoid falling further behind in the National League Championship Series. The Athletic reported Monday that the Dodgers planned to discuss whether to sit Ohtani for Game 3 of the best-of-seven NLCS. The Dodgers lost 7-4 to the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 2 on Monday, falling behind 2-0 in the series. Game 3 is scheduled for 5 p.m. Wednesday in Los Angeles. "It's obviously not a good si

2026-10-13 15:16:49:00

Yoo Hyun-jo rises to No. 42 in women‘s world rankings

Yoo Hyun-jo moved up in the women’s golf world rankings after winning the KLPGA Tour‘s HJ Shipbuilding & Construction-Dongbu Construction Championship. Yoo received 2.29 points in the rankings released Tuesday, climbing six spots from last week to No. 42. She won the HJ Shipbuilding & Construction-Dongbu Construction Championship on Sunday for her second KLPGA Tour title of the season. The top three remained unchanged, with Nelly Korda of the United States at No. 1, followed by Thailand’s Jeeno

2026-10-13 15:04:46:00

Charity Classic to decide Genesis Championship field

The field for the Genesis Championship, the richest event on the KPGA Tour this season, will be determined at this week's The Charity Classic. The four-day tournament begins Thursday at the par-72 Valley and Seowon courses at Seowon Valley Country Club in Paju, Gyeonggi Province. The tournament offers about $744,000 in prize money, including about $149,000 for the winner, but Genesis points will be even more important. Only players ranked in the top 36 in the Genesis points standings after the t

2026-10-13 14:57:04:00

Michael Jordan jersey sets $14 million record for basketball memorabilia

MIAMI (AP) -- A game-worn, autographed Michael Jordan road jersey from the 1998 NBA Finals has been privately sold for $14 million, an auction house announced Monday, calling it the highest price ever paid for a piece of basketball memorabilia. Pennsylvania-based Hunt Auctions announced the private treaty sale and identified the buyer as Miami real estate investor Ron Firman. The red jersey is the one Jordan wore in Game 2 of that series on June 5, 1998; he and the Chicago Bulls beat the Utah Ja

2026-10-13 14:44:21:00