Michael Kim (50, Korean name Kim Young-min) is leaving the national soccer team as coach to Jürgen Klinsmann. The departures come amid growing concerns about Klinsmann’s performance. An official from the Korea Football Association (KFA) told The Korea Herald on Oct. 31, “They are trying to organize the coaching staff […]
Jae-Chi Boo-Sim Korean big leaguer…big league stays, big contract in sight
Korean big leaguers are raising the stakes. Kim Ha-seong is looking to repeat as Korean Beast of the Year, while Ryu Hyun-jin has returned from injury to showcase his health. It’s no surprise that they’ll be at the postseason negotiating table. 안전놀이터 Kim Ha-seong started at first base against the […]
Despite Ryu’s win, ‘lose-lose-lose-lose-lose’ Toronto sees red in wild-card race
‘Shaky Toronto! The Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball’s Toronto Blue Jays failed to extend their winning streak and fell further behind in the American League wild-card race. ‘Korean Monster’ Ryu Hyun-jin (36) delivered a win with a streak stopper, but the team has been struggling with inconsistent performance. […]
A signing perhaps more important than Pep…Eight years ago today, a ‘legend’ arrived at Man City
Eight years ago today, Kevin De Bruyne joined Manchester City. Last season, City achieved ‘great things’. They won the English Premier League (EPL) in a dramatic come-from-behind victory over Arsenal and lifted the trophy in the English FA Cup, beating ‘rivals’ Manchester United. In the UEFA Champions League (UCL), a […]
“There’s plenty of time to rebound” Lotte manager Lee Jong-woon on relief pitcher, “Don’t think about tomorrow, do your best today”
“There is no tomorrow.” Lee Jong-woon, 57, the acting manager of the Lotte Giants, didn’t talk about the distant future. Nor did he try to diagnose the underlying causes of the team’s struggles. He emphasized the urgency of ending the losing streak. “It doesn’t mean anything that I took over […]
Bandwagon by Lee Chang-ho “Make my name the least mentioned”
“Black Hole” Lee Chang-ho (29) produced an upset to become the only South Korean contestant to reach the finals of “Road to UFC Season 2. Lee punched his ticket to the finals by defeating Daelmis Zaufas (23, China) by TKO at 3:35 of the third round in the bantamweight (61.2 […]
0 goals in 3 games, 6 conceded, bottom of the league, once in Champions League contention… Back in the relegation zone after last season
Everton, one of the most fundamental teams in the league, is in a never-ending downward spiral. Everton have now scored zero goals and conceded six in three league games. What’s worse is that their results have come against Fulham, Aston Villa, and Wolverhampton, which aren’t exactly strong teams. It’s one […]
“Ryu Hyun-jin gives up a run, it’s going to be in the newspaper” Ryu Hyun-jin fails in his attempt to set a record for the first time in 26 years, but the locals love him anyway
After undergoing elbow ligament reconstruction surgery (Tommy John surgery) in June last year, Ryu Hyun-jin (36, Toronto) has successfully completed more than a year of long-term rehabilitation to save his career. His performance since his return says it all. He’s proved that he can still be a competitive pitcher in […]
A parade of errors…’5 innings, 2 HRs, 3 runs’ Ryu has ‘3 win requirement’ amid twists and turns
“Korean Monster” Hyun-jin Ryu of the Toronto Blue Jays held the Cleveland Cavaliers’ bats to a minimal number of runs while getting no help from his defense, giving the Blue Jays their third straight win. Ryu threw 70 pitches over five innings, allowing three runs (two earned) on four hits […]
The director is gone… Seoul in crisis, but 30,000 guardians still moving forward
FC Seoul may be without a coach, but the fans are with them. FC Seoul will host Ulsan in the 28th round of the Hana OneQ K League 2023 on Sunday at 7 p.m. at Seoul World Cup Stadium. Seoul, who are fourth in the K League 1 with 39 […]