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Hiddink believes S. Korea 'would've won' 2002 World Cup with Son Heung-min

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, June 2 (Yonhap) -- Two decades ago, the Dutch-born coach Guus Hiddink guided South Korea through an improbable march to the semifinals of the FIFA World Cup, then co-hosted by South Korea and Japan.But what if Hiddink had Son Heun
Baseball

Disgraced ex-MLB player Kang Jung-ho abandons 2nd KBO comeback bid

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, June 2 (Yonhap) -- Former major leaguer Kang Jung-ho, whose career had been derailed by off-field problems, has given up on an attempt to return to the South Korean league for the second time.The decision, confirmed by his former
Baseball

Blue Jays Ryu Hyun-jin regrets pitching through arm problems

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, June 2 (Yonhap) -- Toronto Blue Jays' left-hander Ryu Hyun-jin apparently felt fine beforehand but after lasting just four innings against the Chicago White Sox with forearm pains, he regretted pitching in the game at all.Ryu
Baseball

(2nd LD) Blue Jays' Ryu Hyun-jin lifted early with forearm issues after giving up 2 homers

(ATTN: UPDATES with final score in paras 2, 9)By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, June 2 (Yonhap) -- Ryu Hyun-jin of the Toronto Blue Jays is dealing with arm problems for the second time this season, with another trip to the injured list (IL) a distinct possibility
Baseball

(LEAD) Blue Jays' Ryu Hyun-jin lifted early with forearm issues after giving up 2 homers

(ATTN: CHANGES headline, lead with pitcher's injury; UPDATES throughout with more info)By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, June 2 (Yonhap) -- Ryu Hyun-jin of the Toronto Blue Jays is dealing with arm problems for the second time this season, with another trip to
Baseball

Blue Jays' Ryu Hyun-jin surrenders 2 homers in abbreviated start

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, June 2 (Yonhap) -- Ryu Hyun-jin of the Toronto Blue Jays has served up two home runs in an outing for the first time this season, taking a no-decision in an abbreviated start against the Chicago White Sox.The South Korean left-han
Football

네이마르, 오늘 뛸 수 있나…발등 퉁퉁 부은 사진 공개

(서울=연합뉴스) 이의진 기자 = 한국과 맞대결 하루 전날 오른발을 다친 브라질 축구 국가대표팀 '슈퍼스타' 네이마르(파리 생제르맹)의 경기 출전 여부에 관심이 쏠린다.네이마르는 다친 직후인 지난 1일 오후 인스타그램에 오른발 사진을 공개했다.세 번째, 네 번째 발가락 아래 발등 부위가 유독 부어오른 가운데 네이마르는 울면서도 웃고 있는 이모
Football

(2nd LD) Neymar questionable for friendly vs. S. Korea with foot injury

(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; ADDS team doctor's name in paras 5, 7, photo, details at bottom)By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, June 1 (Yonhap) -- Brazil superstar Neymar is questionable for a friendly match against South Korea on Thusday after sustaining a r
Football

Brazil coach praises 'perfect' Son Heung-min ahead of friendly

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, June 1 (Yonhap) -- Brazil head coach Tite reserved high praise for South Korean captain Son Heung-min on Wednesday, calling him "a perfect player" on the eve of a friendly match between the two countries in Seoul.Brazi
Football

(LEAD) Neymar suffers apparent foot injury on eve of friendly vs. S. Korea

(ATTN: UPDATES with comments in paras 5-7)By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, June 1 (Yonhap) -- Brazil superstar Neymar sustained an apparent right foot injury during training in Seoul on Wednesday, the eve of the Selecao's friendly match against South Korea.Br
Football

Neymar suffers apparent foot injury on eve of friendly vs. S. Korea

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, June 1 (Yonhap) -- Brazil superstar Neymar sustained an apparent right foot injury during training in Seoul on Wednesday, the eve of the Selecao's friendly match against South Korea.It wasn't immediately clear how severe h
Baseball

Hanwha Eagles sign new pitcher Ramirez

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, June 1 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean baseball club Hanwha Eagles announced their signing of former major league pitcher Yefry Ramirez on Wednesday, one day after releasing left-hander Ryan Carpenter.The Korea Baseball Organization
Football

S. Korean forward Hwang Ui-jo to stick to guns vs. Brazil

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, June 1 (Yonhap) -- As the top-ranked men's football team in the world, Brazil will come at you from many different angles on the attack, with Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar and Real Madrid's young sensation Vinicius Junio
Football

S. Korea coach looking to lean on sellout crowd's support vs. Brazil in friendly

By Yoo Jee-ho SEOUL, June 1 (Yonhap) -- When South Korea men's football head coach Paulo Bento studied his next opponent, Brazil, in preparation for their upcoming friendly match, he didn't find that many holes to exploit.It'd be difficul
Golf

S. Korean stars looking to end LPGA major drought at oldest championship

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, June 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korean LPGA stars will seek to end the country's major championship drought this week at the oldest of the five big tournaments.Twenty-two players from South Korea will compete in the U.S. Women's
Football

Brazil midfielder hoping to contain Son Heung-min in friendly vs. S. Korea

By Yoo Jee-hoGOYANG, South Korea, May 31 (Yonhap) -- Brazil may be the top-ranked team in men's football heading into their friendly match against South Korea, but their midfielder Bruno Guimaraes said Tuesday isn't taking the host country li
Football

S. Korean players to be rewarded with record prize money at World Cup

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, May 31 (Yonhap) -- Winning matches and reaching the knockout stage at this year's FIFA World Cup won't just mean personal glory for South Korean players; it will also fatten their bank accounts in record-breaking fashion.T
Baseball

Hanwha Eagles release pitcher Ryan Carpenter

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, May 31 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean baseball club Hanwha Eagles announced Tuesday they have parted ways with pitcher Ryan Carpenter.The Eagles said they asked the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) to place the American left-hander
Football

Nat'l team midfielder eager for firsthand look at Neymar

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, May 31 (Yonhap) -- As an international rookie, South Korean midfielder Kim Dong-hyun understands beggars can't be choosers. He won't get to pick which of the national team's four matches in June he will play.But if he
Football

Nat'l football team rookie thanks K-pop star fiancee for support

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, May 31 (Yonhap) -- For South Korean defender Cho Yu-min, it had long been a dream to make the men's senior national football team.That dream came true last week, when he was called up for South Korea's four friendly matche