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Fight regulators extend Nurmagomedov, McGregor suspensions

Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor will remain suspended at least until December because of a brawl inside and outside the octagon after their UFC match in Las Vegas, but the Nevada Athletic Commission on Wednesday allowed some prize money to be released to Nurmagomedov.

Other Sports | 2018-10-26 15:38

479th Turtle Marathon set for Saturday

The 479th Turtle Marathon, co-hosted by The Korea Times and its sister newspaper the Hankook Ilbo, will be held this Saturday. The event is sponsored by Seoul Metropolitan Government, the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family, the Korea Racing Authority, Ktoto and High1 Resort.

Other Sports | 2018-10-25 16:51

'Korean Colossus' to face off Chinese kickboxer in 'knockout-only' fight

Choi Hong-man, a Korean mixed martial artist and kickboxer who stands 7 feet, 2 inches tall (2.18m), will face Chinese Wushu master Yi Long in a special fight in Macau next month. Chinese media reported earlier this week that the two will meet in a “knockout-only” fight at the Venetian Macao Resort Hotel on Nov. 10.

Other Sports | 2018-10-23 16:19

Double amputee girl dreams of becoming Paralympic taekwondo star

A girl, who lost her legs to meningitis as a baby, is dreaming of representing the United Kingdom at para-taekwondo someday. According to World Taekwondo (WT) Sunday, Maisie Catt, 8, was invited to the Manchester Grand Prix on Saturday and showed off her skills in front of a packed crowd.

Other Sports | 2018-10-21 13:11

Blazers spoil James' debut with 128-119 win over the Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James goes to the basket for a slam dunk in the first half of the NBA basketball game between the Portland Trail Blazers and the Los Angeles Lakers at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon, Thursday. / EPA-YonhapPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ LeBron James' debut for the Los Angeles Lakers opened with two thunderous dunks and closed with a loss. He fini...

Other Sports | 2018-10-19 17:47

Players' discontent forces hockey coach out: sources

Growing discontent among players forced former South Korean women's national hockey head coach Sarah Murray out, sources confirmed on Thursday.

Other Sports | 2018-10-18 19:15

Former UFC champ Eddie Alvarez signs with One Championship

Former UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez has signed with One Championship, the growing Asia-based mixed martial arts promotion. One Championship announced its highest-profile free agent signing to date Monday night.

Other Sports | 2018-10-17 16:03

“Marine Boy” is back

Beijing Olympic gold medalist Park Tae-hwan dives off the starting block in the men's 400-meter freestyle final race at Wansan Sports Center in the southwestern city of Jeonju, Tuesday, during the 99th National Sports Festival. He finished first with a record of 3:52:97. Together with his previous two golds in the men's 800-meter relay and 200-meter freestyle races, he has cl...

Other Sports | 2018-10-16 17:32

IOC president says taekwondo has 'bright future'

IOC President Thomas Bach has praised the progress World Taekwondo (WT) governing body has made in recent years, saying “taekwondo has a bright future.” According to the federation Saturday, Bach visited the taekwondo venue at the Buenos Aires Youth Olympic Games to greet President Choue Chung-won and encourage young athletes.

Other Sports | 2018-10-15 15:15

Nevada regulator suspends Khabib, McGregor for UFC brawl

UFC fighters Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor are being suspended by the Nevada Athletic Commission for a brawl that erupted inside and outside the octagon after their lightweight title fight last weekend in Las Vegas, an official said. Letters were sent Wednesday informing both mixed martial arts fighters that they will be suspended for at least 10 days effective Oct. ...

Other Sports | 2018-10-12 16:35

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