It took Ulsan Hyundai a whopping 17 years to win the K League 1 title last year. Ulsan coach Hong Myung-bo has the “10-year cycle” down to a science, and he made another promise last year. “After this win, I’ll change it to a ‘one-year cycle’ theory.” That smile is becoming a reality. Ulsan’s “D-Day” …
‘BK’ summoned to Arizona closer Blon 22 years ago…”Fans will remember…”
“No one will ever associate it with that time.” The Arizona Diamondbacks lost Game 1 of the 2023 Major League Baseball World Series to the Texas Rangers 5-6 on April 28 at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. Arizona led 5-3 heading into the bottom of the ninth inning. Closer Paul Seewald took the mound to …
‘4 PS in a row’ NC’s jitters, ‘15.00 ERA’ Tanner’s fall baseball struggles
After finishing the regular season in fourth place, the NC Dinos went on a four-game winning streak without a single loss through the wild-card decider (Doosan Bears) and semi-finals (SSG Landers). The team is riding high, with even Triple Crown ace Eric Peddie set to return for the playoffs. However, there are concerns. Foreign pitcher …
“It’s time to quit baseball…I won’t forget the Doosan fans’ shouts” Winning 132-win pitcher released from active duty
The left-handed ace who unleashed the Doosan Bears’ championship run is saying goodbye to the mound he’s called home for 20 years. Jang Won-jun recently announced his intention to retire from active play to the Doosan Baseball Organization. A left-handed pitcher from Busan High School, Jang was drafted by the Lotte Giants in the first …
Tunisia-Vietnam ‘big win’ over Klinsmann’s Lake Kinsman ‘jumps two spots’ to 24th in FIFA rankings
The South Korean national soccer team has climbed two spots in the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) rankings since last month. FIFA released the FIFA Rankings on September 27, and the South Korean men’s national team, led by Jürgen Klinsmann, is ranked 24th (1540.35 ranking points), up two spots from September 26. The national …
Converting expectations and going to WS… Arizona: “I don’t know what we can do…”
The Arizona Diamondbacks are the team that is producing the best surprise this fall. The driving force is the suspicious gaze of those around you. ESPN pointed out on the 27th (Korean time), “Arizona overturned expectations by using people’s doubts as fuel to advance to the World Series.” “I think in any field, if someone tells …
This fall, what Go Young-pyo wants to say: “Don’t be afraid of failure, let’s expect success”
Mindset is important. KT Wiz starting pitcher Ko Young-pyo is busy preparing for the playoffs. The goal, of course, is the highest place, the summit. He said, “Instead of being afraid of failure, we should expect success. That’s better for me and our team.” He added, “I will think positively and approach it with excitement. I will …
Hanwha hangs up the batting gloves and becomes the first team in history to hit a home run… Head Coach Jung Kyung-bae is also involved in the hitting part.
The Hanwha Eagles have appointed Jung Kyung-bae (49) as their head coach. Although he is the head coach, he is also a hitting coach, so he will be responsible for all aspects of hitting. Hanwha announced the hiring of Jung Kyung-bae as the SSG Landers hitting coach on July 27. In his new role, he …
“Yang Hyo Jin is still Yang Hyo Jin” commander praises, ‘Living Legend’ also responds “Volleyball is fun at 35”
Hyundai E&C middle blocker Yang Hyo-jin, the “Living Legend,” showed her focus in a grueling first-round schedule, leading the team to two straight wins. “Yang Hyo-jin is still Yang Hyo-jin,” said Hyundai E&C head coach Kang Sung-hyung. On October 25, Hyundai E&C played a home match against Korea Expressway Corporation in the first round of …
‘Yellow Princess’ special assignment, seeding battle damage… Lee Chae-eun “thinks it’s Jeju Island in hell”
The ‘Yellow Princess’ Lee Chae-eun, 24, is fighting to avoid a seeding battle. Lee Chae-eun carded nine birdies and one bogey for an 8-under 64 in the first round of the Korea Ladies Professional Golf Association (KLPGA) Tour’s SK networks-Seoul Economic Ladies Classic ($800,000) at Finks Golf Club (Par 72) in Jeju on Saturday. Lee, …