Month: September 2024
Korean teams perform well in Asia
Usually as the year comes to an end, the Asian Champions League does too — but now the tournament has transitioned to a summer-to-spring schedule,…
FIFA Club World Cup to expand to 32 teams, give more opportunities to Korean teams
The FIFA Club World Cup, pitting continental champions against each other, will expand to 32 teams beginning in 2025, the global football governing body has…
Wrapping up mission, US troops will leave some longstanding bases in Iraq under new deal
The U.S. announced an agreement with the Iraqi government Friday to wrap up the military mission in Iraq of an American-led coalition fighting the Islamic…
Incheon Airport becomes hub for Asia’s first direct flight to Salt Lake City
ATLANTA — Incheon International Airport will become a hub for Asia’s first direct flight to Salt Lake City, United States, operated by Delta Air Lines…
Olympic shooting legend Jin Jong-oh retires, politics next
Korean pistol shooting legend Jin Jong-oh announced his retirement on Monday, wrapping up an illustrious athletic career to jump into politics about a month before…
Eagles to livestream scrimmage featuring Ryu Hyun-jin
Not all spring training scrimmages are created equal. Just ask the Hanwha Eagles in the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO). The Eagles said Tuesday they will…
High jumper Woo Sang-hyeok driven by bittersweet bronze medal from indoor event
During his rise through the ranks in international high jumping over the past three or so years, Woo Sang-hyeok hasn’t just been clearing bars on…
Tigers manager welcomes early test vs. ex-MLB pitcher Ryu Hyun-jin
The return of former major league All-Star Ryu Hyun-jin has dominated preseason chatter in Korean baseball this spring, and even his preseason pitching schedule for…
The Hanwha Eagles kept their top-five hopes alive
The Hanwha Eagles of the Korean Baseball Organization (KBO) kept their top-five hopes alive until the end of the season, but ultimately failed to make…
Kyle Hart was blown out for this season
NC Dinos pitcher Kyle Hart was blown out for his most earned runs this season. Hart took the loss against the SSG Landers at NC…