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Fri, February 3, 2023 | 08:27

Braves minor leaguer Park Hoy-jun not invited to spring training

Braves minor leaguer Park Hoy-jun not invited to spring training

A long winter for Atlanta Braves minor leaguer Park Hoy-jun has just gotten longer, as the Korean utility player did not earn an invitation to the Braves' spring training.

Sports | 2023-02-02 11:26

Korea to demand clarification from top Asian sports body over Russia's Asian Games participation

Korea to demand clarification from top Asian sports body over Russia's Asian Games participation

The Korean national Olympic body said Wednesday it will seek further clarification from the top Asian sports organization, in light of the latter's decision to allow Russia to compete in the continent's largest multisport event.

Sports | 2023-02-01 11:03

Chasing knockout berth at Women's World Cup, top scorer sees parallels with men's tournament

Chasing knockout berth at Women's World Cup, top scorer sees parallels with men's tournament

Preparing for her third FIFA Women's World Cup, Korean star Ji So-yun couldn't help but notice parallels with the men's national team at their World Cup in Qatar last year.

Sports | 2023-01-31 16:22

S. Korean forward joins Celtic of Scottish Premiership

S. Korean forward joins Celtic of Scottish Premiership

It has been some time since South Korea had a player at Celtic. Cha Du-ri and Ki Sung-yeung are fondly remembered in Glasgow. Now there is another: Oh Hyeon-gu, who has just joined Celtic and it will be fascinating to see how he gets on in Scotland's biggest city, especially because it has become something of a Japanese enclave in Europe.

Sports | 2023-01-31 11:31

Nat'l football coach calls on players to 'break their own barriers'

Nat'l football coach calls on players to 'break their own barriers'

Colin Bell, head coach of the Korean women's national football team, believes his squad has made significant strides during his three-plus years in charge. The Englishman also thinks there is always more that his players can give. It was the gist of the coach's message at the start of the team's first training camp of 2023 on Monday, with the FIFA Women's World Cup about six ...

Sports | 2023-01-30 20:13

Star outfielder vows to bounce back after injury-plagued season

Star outfielder vows to bounce back after injury-plagued season

LG Twins outfielder Hong Chang-ki batted .286 with a .390 on-base percentage last season in the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO), rock solid numbers for most but not for the 29-year-old All-Star.

Sports | 2023-01-30 17:01

Djokovic beats Tsitsipas for 10th Australian Open, 22nd Slam

Djokovic beats Tsitsipas for 10th Australian Open, 22nd Slam

Novak Djokovic was simply too good at the most crucial moments and claimed his 10th Australian Open championship and 22nd Grand Slam title overall by beating Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3, 7-6 (4), 7-6 (5) in the final at Rod Laver Arena on Sunday night.

Sports | 2023-01-29 21:10

Son scores brace to fire Spurs past Preston in FA Cup

Son scores brace to fire Spurs past Preston in FA Cup

Tottenham Hotspur's Son Heung-min returned to form with two goals in their 3-0 defeat of second-tier Preston North End in the FA Cup fourth round, with debutant Arnaut Danjuma also on target at Deepdale on Saturday.

Sports | 2023-01-29 10:03

Aryna Sabalenka wins 1st Grand Slam title at Australian Open

Aryna Sabalenka wins 1st Grand Slam title at Australian Open

One point away from her first Grand Slam title, Aryna Sabalenka faulted. And then she faulted again. She grimaced. She yelled and turned her back to the court. She wiggled her shoulders and exhaled.

Sports | 2023-01-29 09:41

Djokovic riding high in pursuit of 22nd Slam title and top ranking

Djokovic riding high in pursuit of 22nd Slam title and top ranking

Novak Djokovic has won all nine of his previous Australian Open finals so his confidence is sky-high as he bids to equal Rafael Nadal's Grand Slam record and return to the world number one.

Sports | 2023-01-28 21:29

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