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Speedy, opportunistic Bears rally past Heroes in KBO showdown

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, April 11 (Yonhap) -- Before hosting the Kiwoom Heroes on this cool Tuesday night, Doosan Bears manager Lee Seung-yuop spoke of the importance of making opponents "feel uncomfortable" on base paths by stealing bases, or
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Manager trying to stay patient amid KBO club's hitting slump

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, April 11 (Yonhap) -- With a meager 19 runs in eight games into the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) season, the Kiwoom Heroes rank ninth among 10 teams in the run scoring department. They are dead last with a .286 slugging percen
Baseball

KBO club manager wants players to make opponents 'feel uncomfortable' on base paths

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, April 11 (Yonhap) -- Doosan Bears manager Lee Seung-yuop readily admits his Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) club isn't blessed with speedsters. But he also understands stealing bases isn't always about pure speed, and if
Baseball

(LEAD) Pirates' Choi Ji-man hits 1st homer of season

(ATTN: UPDATES with final results in paras 5-6)By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, April 11 (Yonhap) -- Seven games into the 2023 season, Choi Ji-man of the Pittsburgh Pirates finally has his first home run with his new team.Batting fifth as the designated hitter, C
Baseball

Pirates' Choi Ji-man hits 1st homer of season

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, April 11 (Yonhap) -- Seven games into the 2023 season, Choi Ji-man of the Pittsburgh Pirates finally has his first home run with his new team.Batting fifth as the designated hitter, Choi belted a solo home run off Houston Astros s
Baseball

Padres' Kim Ha-seong hits 2nd homer of season in rout

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, April 10 (Yonhap) -- Kim Ha-seong of the San Diego Padres has gone deep for the second time this season.Kim launched a two-run homer off Lucas Luetge of the Atlanta Braves in the top of the fifth inning at Truist Park in Atlanta o
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Baseball league unveils new-look committee for nat'l team selection, development

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, April 10 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean baseball league on Monday introduced a new-look committee tasked with naming national teams and developing prospects for future international competitions.The Korea Baseball Organization (KBO)
Football

Ulsan, Pohang stay undefeated in K League; Suwon FC explode for 5 goals in win

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, April 10 (Yonhap) -- With six matches in the books in the K League 1, defending champions Ulsan Hyundai FC still haven't lost.Ulsan defeated Suwon Samsung Bluewings 2-1 on Saturday for their sixth consecutive win to begin the
Golf

Kim Joo-hyung, Im Sung-jae post top-20 finishes at Masters

AUGUSTA, United States, April 9 (Yonhap) -- Two of the four South Korean players in action at the Masters finished inside the top 20 in Augusta, Georgia, on Sunday.Kim Joo-hyung and Im Sung-jae tied for 16th at two-under 286 at Augusta National Golf
Golf

4 S. Koreans make cut at weather-interrupted Masters

AUGUSTA, United States, April 8 (Yonhap) -- A record four South Korean players made the cut at the Masters, the first major of the men's golf season interrupted by inclement weather.The second round of the tournament at Augusta National Golf Club
Football

Spurs star Son Heung-min becomes 1st Asian to score 100 goals in Premier League

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) -- Son Heung-min has become the first Asian player to score 100 Premier League goals, the latest milestone in a career full of many.Son hit the century mark with a 10th-minute strike against Brighton & Hove Albion
Baseball

KBO club ace thriving under watchful eyes of manager, trainers

SEOUL, April 6 (Yonhap) -- The best starting pitcher in South Korean baseball last year, Kiwoom Heroes right-hander An Woo-jin, is off to an excellent start in the new season. And the indefatigable 23-year-old has his team's trainers, not to ment
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KBO asks prosecutors to investigate ex-GM over bribery allegations

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, April 6 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean baseball league said Thursday it has asked prosecutors to investigate a former club executive recently fired for improper contract negotiations.The Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) said it wan
Golf

To avoid Masters curse, S. Korean Im Sung-jae takes leisurely stroll at Par 3 Contest

AUGUSTA, United States, April 5 (Yonhap) -- So hard is Im Sung-jae trying to win his Masters title this week that, when he found himself in early contention at the annual Par 3 Contest at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on Wednesday,
Baseball

(2nd LD) Pirates' Bae Ji-hwan belts 1st MLB home run

(ATTN: ADDS comments throughout, 3rd photo)By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, April 5 (Yonhap) -- The Pittsburgh Pirates' South Korean infielder Bae Ji-hwan has gone deep for the first time in his major league career.Bae launched a two-run home run over the fam
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(LEAD) Pirates' Bae Ji-hwan belts 1st MLB home run

(ATTN: UPDATES with final results, more details in paras 4-6)By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, April 5 (Yonhap) -- The Pittsburgh Pirates' South Korean infielder Bae Ji-hwan has gone deep for the first time in his major league career.Bae launched a two-run hom
Baseball

Pirates' Bae Ji-hwan belts 1st MLB home run

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, April 5 (Yonhap) -- The Pittsburgh Pirates' South Korean infielder Bae Ji-hwan has gone deep for the first time in his major league career.Bae launched a two-run home run over the famed Green Monster at Fenway Park in Boston o
Golf

S. Korean youngster Kim Joo-hyung living the dream at Masters

AUGUSTA, United States, April 4 (Yonhap) -- Even before teeing off at the Masters for the first time in his burgeoning career, South Korean golfer Kim Joo-hyung is already living the dream.The 20-year-old, better known as Tom Kim stateside, played a
Football

Ulsan striker Joo Min-kyu voted 1st winner of K League's top monthly award in 2023

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, April 4 (Yonhap) -- Ulsan Hyundai FC striker Joo Min-kyu was named the first winner of the Player of the Month award in the 2023 K League 1 season Tuesday.The league announced that Joo won the vote for the top player award for the
Baseball

Manager's message to young hitter: 'Be the best version of yourself'

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, April 4 (Yonhap) -- Following the retirement of a veteran slugger after last season, the Lotte Giants are hoping they won't have to look too far for an heir apparent.Since his debut in the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) in