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Pirates' Kang Jung-ho begins hitting after wrist surgery: report

Pain-free after wrist surgery, Pittsburgh Pirates' South Korean infielder Kang Jung-ho has begun a hitting program, a report said Thursday.

Baseball | 2018-09-13 18:20

Pro, amateur baseball organizations to form cooperative body to address issues

In response to criticism over transparency and other pressing problems in the sport, the nation's professional and amateur baseball organizations have agreed to form a new cooperative body, the head of the pro league said on Wednesday. Chung Un-chan, commissioner of the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO), said the KBO and the Korea Baseball Softball Association (KBSA) will establish "KBO-KBSA Council for the Future of Korean Baseball."

Baseball | 2018-09-12 17:23

'Soccer dad' behind Son Heung-min's rise to stardom

In the wake of the 2018 Asian Games, the value of Tottenham Hotspur's Son Heung-min has surged, creating a buzz about his “soccer dad” as many believe his father has played a pivotal role in his meteoric rise to stardom.

Football | 2018-09-12 17:21

Australia paper defends Serena Williams cartoon despite outrage

An Australian newspaper defended its cartoonist on Tuesday after publishing a caricature of Serena Williams having a temper tantrum at the U.S. Open tennis tournament, which civil rights leaders, celebrities and fans condemned as racist. Cartoonist Mark Knight's image, published in Melbourne's Herald Sun, showed an angry Williams with exaggerated lips and tongue and a wild pl...

Other Sports | 2018-09-12 09:32

No goals but lots to like for Korea in Chile test

South Korea tied 0-0 with Chile in Suwon World Cup Stadium on Tuesday evening but there were plenty of positives to take from an entertaining tie against a talented and committed opponent.

Football | 2018-09-11 22:11

Jeong Seul-gi wins first career KLPGA title

Jeong Seul-gi, an obscure player overcame a three-stroke deficit to Kim Ji-young 2 to finally win her first career title. She made her name as the champion of the 8th KG _ Edaily Ladies Open with KFC.

Football | 2018-09-11 17:00

'Anyone can get their wings in drone racing' [VIDEO]

Regardless of age, creed or gender, anyone can gain their wings and fly if they have drones, renowned Canadian drone racing commentator Joe Scully said Tuesday.

Other Sports | 2018-09-11 16:48

Chilean footballer apologizes after making racist gesture to Korean fan

Chilean football player Diego Valdes has apologized after making a racist gesture to a Korean fan before a friendly match between Korea and Chile on Tuesday. “In relation to the photography that appears in social networks, it was never my intention to offend and I offer my apologies to anyone that could have been offended,” Valdes, 24, wrote on Instagram, Monday.

Football | 2018-09-11 14:40

Star goalkeeper aims to return to basics

Goalkeeper Jo Hyeon-woo, one of the much-talked=about footballers in the international transfer market after getting a military exemption for winning a gold medal at the Asian Games, revealed his goal of becoming a role model. Jo, who drew media frenzy during the Russian World Cup for blocking many shots on net by opposing teams, was back in the spotlight after the Asian Game...

Football | 2018-09-09 17:02

Hot Korea ready for Chile test

Paulo Bento's first step as South Korea head coach started in the best possible fashion on Friday: a win and a solid performance. Costa Rica may not have provided the toughest of tests but this was a team that made the 2018 World Cup and was full of talent. The 2-0 victory in front of a good crowd at Goyang had everyone feeling satisfied.

Football | 2018-09-09 17:00

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