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#K LeagueK League contenders looking to create two-horse race for 3rd straight year
By Yoo Jee-ho SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) -- They've dominated South Korean club football for the past two years. And Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, the K League 1 champions in both seasons, and Ulsan Hyundai... 10:27 Apr. 09 -
#KBO(2nd LD) Choo Shin-soo belts 1st homer in KBO related article
(ATTN: ADDS comments throughout) INCHEON, April 8 (Yonhap) -- After hitting 218 home runs over 16 years in the majors, Choo Shin-soo has now homered for the first time in South Korea. The new ou... 22:30 Apr. 08 -
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(LEAD) Choo Shin-soo belts 1st homer in KBO related article
(ATTN: UPDATES with final stats in paras 6-7) INCHEON, April 8 (Yonhap) -- After hitting 218 home runs over 16 years in the majors, Choo Shin-soo has now homered for the first time in South Korea. ... 21:47 Apr. 08 -
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Choo Shin-soo belts 1st homer in KBO related article
INCHEON, April 8 (Yonhap) -- After hitting 218 home runs over 16 years in the majors, Choo Shin-soo has now homered for the first time in South Korea. The new outfielders for the SSG Landers lau... 20:17 Apr. 08 -
#footballWomen's football coach says Olympic dream not over yet despite loss to China related article
By Yoo Jee-ho SEOUL, April 8 (Yonhap) -- One loss, however crushing it may be, won't end South Korea's dream of playing in the women's football tournament at this year's Tokyo Olympics, head coach ... 19:12 Apr. 08 -
#footballS. Korea lose to China to open Olympic women's football qualifying playoffs
By Yoo Jee-ho SEOUL, April 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korea lost to China 2-1 in the opening leg of their Olympic women's football qualifying playoffs on Thursday, digging themselves into a hole as they c... 18:00 Apr. 08 -
#KBOAfter 3 games, Choo Shin-soo still searching for 1st KBO hit related article
By Yoo Jee-ho SEOUL, April 8 (Yonhap) -- Choo Choo Train isn't quite on track yet. Choo Shin-soo, former major league All-Star now plying his trade in South Korea, is still looking for his first... 14:00 Apr. 08 -
#MLBDespite tough loss, Blue Jays' Ryu Hyun-jin pleased with early-season performance related article
By Yoo Jee-ho SEOUL, April 8 (Yonhap) -- In his first two starts of the 2021 season, Ryu Hyun-jin of the Toronto Blue Jays has limited opponents to four runs in 12 1/3 innings. He has struck out 12... 07:54 Apr. 08 -
#MLBBlue Jays' Ryu Hyun-jin takes hard-luck loss vs. Rangers in 2nd start of season
By Yoo Jee-ho SEOUL, April 8 (Yonhap) -- Some softly-hit balls by opponents and a lack of run support from teammates made a hard-luck loser out of Toronto Blue Jays' starter Ryu Hyun-jin. Ryu su... 05:51 Apr. 08 -
S. Korea coach wants to 'make history' in women's Olympic football qualifiers related article
By Yoo Jee-ho SEOUL, April 7 (Yonhap) -- As head coach of the South Korean women's national football team, Colin Bell is determined to make history. Bell will take the Taeguk Ladies against Chin... 14:17 Apr. 07 -
#MLBPadres' Kim Ha-seong goes hitless as injury to teammate opens up opportunity related article
By Yoo Jee-ho SEOUL, April 6 (Yonhap) -- An injury to a star teammate could mean extended playing time for San Diego Padres' infielder Kim Ha-seong, who didn't make most of that opportunity at firs... 15:19 Apr. 06 -
#footballS. Korea to duel China for final Asian spot in Olympic women's football tournament related article
By Yoo Jee-ho SEOUL, April 6 (Yonhap) -- After a 14-month delay, the South Korean women's national football team will finally take a crack at making history -- sending the country to the Olympics f... 14:27 Apr. 06 -
#MastersS. Korean player at Masters inspired by countryman related article
By Yoo Jee-ho SEOUL, April 6 (Yonhap) -- When three-time PGA Tour winner Kim Si-woo needs a source of motivation, he doesn't have to look too far away. Kim has his compatriot Im Sung-jae providi... 10:46 Apr. 06 -
#MLB(LEAD) Cardinals' Kim Kwang-hyun to throw simulated game, set to rejoin club this week related article
(ATTN: ADDS comments in paras 3-4) By Yoo Jee-ho SEOUL, April 6 (Yonhap) -- St. Louis Cardinals' South Korean starter Kim Kwang-hyun is nearing a return to the rotation from a recent bout of back i... 10:45 Apr. 06 -
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Cardinals' Kim Kwang-hyun to throw simulated game, set to rejoin club this week related article
By Yoo Jee-ho SEOUL, April 6 (Yonhap) -- St. Louis Cardinals' South Korean starter Kim Kwang-hyun is nearing a return to the rotation from a recent bout of back issues, with a simulated game on the... 08:46 Apr. 06 -
#footballJeonbuk remain undefeated in K League after winning rival match related article
By Yoo Jee-ho SEOUL, April 5 (Yonhap) -- Seven matches into the 2021 K League 1 season, Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors are the only undefeated club. Jeonbuk defeated Suwon Samsung Bluewings 3-1 on Satur... 08:15 Apr. 05 -
#Son Heung-minTottenham's Son Heung-min held off score sheet in return from injury related article
By Yoo Jee-ho SEOUL, April 5 (Yonhap) -- Tottenham Hotspur's Son Heung-min has returned from a hamstring injury, playing the first half of a 2-2 draw against Newcastle United in Premier League acti... 07:26 Apr. 05 -
#KBOChoo Shin-soo goes hitless, steals base in KBO regular season debut related article
INCHEON, April 4 (Yonhap) -- Former major league All-Star Choo Shin-soo went hitless in his first regular season game in the South Korean professional league on Sunday, though he drew a walk and st... 17:05 Apr. 04 -
#MLB(2nd LD) Padres' Kim Ha-seong collects 1st MLB hit, RBI related article
(ATTN: ADDS comments in paras 6, 14-17, 22-26, photos) By Yoo Jee-ho SEOUL, April 4 (Yonhap) -- It was a day of firsts for the San Diego Padres' South Korean infielder Kim Ha-seong. In his first... 15:43 Apr. 04
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