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S. Korean Lee Hyun-jung scores 7 points in G League debut

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korean guard Lee Hyun-jung has made his debut in the G League, becoming the fourth player from the country to appear in the second-tier men's basketball league in the United States.Lee scored seven po
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S. Korean women go winless in World Cup tuneup tournament in England

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea lost all three matches in a tuneup tournament for the FIFA Women's World Cup this month in England, unable to muster much offense against three European foes.South Korea suffered a 2-1 loss to I
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S. Korean pre-WBC scrimmage canceled by severe winds

TUCSON, United States, Feb. 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's third scrimmage ahead of the World Baseball Classic (WBC) was canceled Wednesday due to severe winds in Arizona.The national team was set to face the KT Wiz of the Korea Baseball Organizati
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S. Korean basketball player Lee Hyun-jung signs with G League team

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, Feb. 22 (Yonhap) -- Undrafted out of college, South Korean basketball player Lee Hyun-jung has landed in the G League, taking an important step toward realizing his NBA dreams.The G League, the second-tier developmental league of
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New FC Seoul forward Hwang Ui-jo hoping to make impact in short loan stint

SEOUL, Feb. 22 (Yonhap) -- Having returned to his native South Korea for a short stint following a disappointing stretch in Europe, new FC Seoul forward Hwang Ui-jo has set a lofty goal for himself.At a preseason press conference in Seoul, Hwang said
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(LEAD) Big leaguers Kim, Edman to join S. Korea earlier than expected for WBC

(ATTN: ADDS comments from paras 9-12)PEORIA, United States, Feb. 21 (Yonhap) -- The only two major leaguers for South Korea at the World Baseball Classic (WBC), Kim Ha-seong of the San Diego Padres and Tommy Edman of the St. Louis Cardinals, will joi
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Top contenders to renew rivalry as K League celebrates 40th anniversary

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, Feb. 22 (Yonhap) -- The defending champions Ulsan Hyundai FC and their nemesis Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors will square off to open the 2023 South Korean football season Saturday, as the league celebrates its 40th anniversary.The 2023 K
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Big leaguers Kim, Edman to join S. Korea earlier than expected for WBC

PEORIA, United States, Feb. 21 (Yonhap) -- The only two major leaguers for South Korea at the World Baseball Classic (WBC), Kim Ha-seong of the San Diego Padres and Tommy Edman of the St. Louis Cardinals, will join the national team earlier than expe
Football

FIFA Women's World Cup Trophy Tour to reach Seoul next week

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, Feb. 21 (Yonhap) -- The official trophy for this year's FIFA Women's World Cup will arrive in Seoul next week as part of its largest global tour, officials here said Tuesday.The Korea Football Association (KFA) said Starfi
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Olympic shooting champion Jin Jong-oh declares interest in IOC membership

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, Feb. 21 (Yonhap) -- Four-time Olympic pistol shooting champion Jin Jong-oh declared his interest in membership at the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Tuesday, calling it his ultimate goal as an Olympian.The 43-year-old So
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(LEAD) Olympic champions named co-heads of 2024 Winter Youth Olympics in S. Korea

(ATTN: CHANGES photos; ADDS comments throughout)By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, Feb. 21 (Yonhap) -- Two of the most decorated Olympic athletes for South Korea have been named co-heads of the 2024 Winter Youth Olympics in South Korea.Organizers of the Winter Yout
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(Yonhap Interview) 'Resilient' Australia hoping to do missing teammate proud at WBC: manager

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, Feb. 21 (Yonhap) -- Chicago White Sox All-Star closer Liam Hendriks sent shockwaves through the baseball world last month when he announced he had been diagnosed with the Non-Hodgkin lymphoma and he would begin treatment immediate
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Olympic champions named co-heads of 2024 Winter Youth Olympics in S. Korea

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, Feb. 21 (Yonhap) -- Two of the most decorated Olympic athletes for South Korea have been named co-heads of the 2024 Winter Youth Olympics in South Korea.Organizers of the Winter Youth Olympics in the east coast province of Gangwon
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S. Korea WBC manager pleased to be surrounded by experienced coaches

TUCSON, United States, Feb. 20 (Yonhap) -- When South Korea manager Lee Kang-chul looks down his dugout during the World Baseball Classic (WBC) next month, he will see a handful of coaches with more international experience -- both playing and coachi
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WBC-bound slugger, reliever trying to put bad Olympic memories behind

TUCSON, United States, Feb. 20 (Yonhap) -- As international performances go, South Korea had a dismal showing at the Tokyo Olympics baseball tournament in 2021, finishing fourth in a six-nation tournament despite being seen as a strong medal contende
Football

Defending S. Korean football champions looking forward to new challenge

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, Feb. 20 (Yonhap) -- Ulsan Hyundai FC may have won the South Korean football championship last year, but head coach Hong Myung-bo insisted on Monday his mindset hasn't changed."We want to go into the new season with the s
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S. Korea defeats KBO club Tigers in WBC tuneup

TUCSON, United States, Feb. 19 (Yonhap) -- South Korean bats stayed hot and young pitchers put in a solid day's work, as the national team enjoyed its second straight scrimmage victory Sunday in the buildup to next month's World Baseball Clas
Football

Son Heung-min scores in Tottenham's win over West Ham United

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, Feb. 20 (Yonhap) -- Son Heung-min netted his fifth Premier League goal of the season to help Tottenham Hotspur past West Ham United on Sunday in London, pushing Spurs back into the top-four picture in the process.Son was subbed in
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MLB hopeful Lee Jung-hoo trying to block out distractions in WBC buildup

TUCSON, United States, Feb. 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korean outfielder Lee Jung-hoo has had many watchful eyes of major league scouts following his moves this week, as he is gearing up for next month's World Baseball Classic (WBC) with an opportunity
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Pirates' Choi Ji-man loses salary arbitration: report

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, Feb. 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korean first baseman Choi Ji-man has reportedly lost his arbitration case against the Pittsburgh Pirates.Citing a source, MLB.com reported Friday (U.S. local time) that Choi will make US$4.65 million this