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  Legendary Sumo Wrestler Akebono Taro Passes Away at 54

  Sumo Wrestler Taro AkebonoRival of Choi Hong Man in K-1Passes Away at 54 Taro Akebono, a former Yokozuna (Grand Champion) sumo wrestler, has passed away. On April 11, media outlets in Hawaii and Japan reported, “Akebono succumbed to heart failure.” Born on May 8, 1969, Akebono, who was 54, reportedly sensed his rapidly deteriorating health […]

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• South Korean Soccer Player Returns Home After 10 Months in Chinese Detention

  

• THIS Child to Become a $700 Million Record Contract Holder in U.S.

  

• Cristiano Ronaldo Spends $8000 A Night On Luxurious Resort For Family Vacation

  

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  Return of the 'North Korean Ronaldo': Han Kwang Song Resurfaces After Three-Year Absence

  Han Kwang-song, North Korea’s unique football talent, has rejoined the North Korean national team after being missing for three years On the 19th, the North Korean soccer team arrived in Tokyo, Japan, via Haneda Airport for the third round of the 2026 FIFA North and Central America World Cup Asia 2nd Round Qualifiers. This event […]

  2024.03.21 19:30
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  North Korean Women's Soccer Team Arrives in Japan for Olympic Qualifiers Amid Entry Restrictions

  The 2nd final qualifying round for the 2024 Paris Olympics on 28thIt was the first visit to Japan by North Korean soccer team since 2017Exceptions are made for sports competitions about the entry forbiddance on North Korean nationalities The North Korean women’s soccer team, dressed in red coats, enters Japan through Tokyo Haneda Airport on […]

  2024.02.27 22:50
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  David Beckham Reveals His Favorite Korean Soccer Player: Park Ji-sung

  Beckham, the owner of Inter Miami in the US MLS, named Park Ji-Sung as his favorite South Korean soccer player. Beckham praised Park's skills and personality, and revealed that he knows Son Heung-min and Lee Kang-in...

  2024.02.27 03:34
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  Nightclub Bouncer Turned Pro Golfer: Jake Knapp's Journey to PGA Tour Victory

  Jake Knapp, a 29-year-old nightclub bouncer, won his first PGA Tour event. After recovering his lost tour card and fulfilling his dream, he sent a cell phone message to his maternal grandfather to thank him...

  2024.02.26 23:20
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  Jen Pawol Becomes First Female Umpire in 17 Years at MLB

  The first female umpire in Major League Baseball (MLB) umpired an exhibition game in 17 years. Eight-year umpire Jen Powell became the first woman to officiate in the MLB with this game...

  2024.02.26 20:51
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  The Greatest Asian Footballers in EPL: Shinji Okazaki on 3rd, Son Heung Min on 2nd, and the 1st is...

  Park Ji-Sung was voted the greatest Asian soccer player in EPL history, followed by Son Heung-Min in second place and Shinji Okazaki in third. Park Ji-Sung won four titles with Manchester United in seven seasons, while Son Heung-Min has a stellar goal-scoring record and one of the most difficult records in the world.

  2024.02.23 20:14
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  Tony Finau Clears Legal Hurdle Ahead of PGA Mexico Open Defense

  U.S. professional golfer Tony Finau wins dismissal of lawsuit to return investment. However, other lawsuits remain unresolved. Finau to defend title at Mexico Open.

  2024.02.22 21:10
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  Ryu Hyun Jin Returns: A Game-Changing Contract Rocks Korean Baseball

  Ryu Hyun-jin confirmed his return to the KBO after 12 years. Hanwha signed him to a 4-year, 17 billion won contract.

  2024.02.21 23:01
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  Messi Addresses Hong Kong No-Show Incident: Clarifies Injury as Cause

  Lionel Messi (Inter Miami) has posted a video in response to the Hong Kong no-show. He said he missed the game due to injury and that it had nothing to do with politics. Messi said he has a special relationship with China and is looking forward to meeting the fans there...

  2024.02.21 18:44
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  Ryu Hyun Jin's Possible Return to Korea: Was it Predicted?

  Ryu Hyun Jin sends two 5-ton truckloads to South Korea Baseball commentator Kim Tae Kyun mentioned Ryu Hyun Jin. The Hanwha Eagles and the Australian baseball team had their second practice game on the 18th. During the match, commentator Kim Tae Kyun said, “Ryu Hyun Jin is coming to Hanwha.” He quickly clarified that the […]

  2024.02.20 19:26
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  From USA to South Korea: Klinsmann's Dismissal History Costing Football Associations Millions

  Jürgen Klinsmann's dismissal as South Korea's national team coach is expected to cost the Korean Football Association more than 7 billion won ($8.5 million) in remaining salary, and the penalty could be more than 10 billion won if foreign coaches' salaries are included...

  2024.02.19 22:00
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  PGA Tour Golf Players Ready to Tee Up at 24 Genesis Invitational Signature Event

  The Genesis brand (from now on Genesis) sponsors the PGA (Professional Golfers’ Association of America) tour tournament 2024 Genesis Invitational as the title sponsor. The tournament will be held at The Riviera Country Club in California, USA, from February 15th (Thursday) to 18th (Sunday) local time. This year’s tournament has been elevated to a Signature […]

  2024.02.16 18:47
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  Ryu Hyun Jin's Next Move: Could San Diego Padres Make a Play?

  As the mid-February Major League Spring Training approaches, the future of Ryu Hyun Jin remains uncertain. Amid this, A.J. Preller, the San Diego Padres General Manager, revealed a subtle stance on recruiting Ryu. According to local media outlets such as MLB.com, Preller mentioned Ryu, a free agent, on the 14th (Korean time). Preller did not […]

  2024.02.16 18:44
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  South Korean Swimmer Hwang Clinches Gold in Men's 200m Freestyle at World Championships

  Hwang Sun-woo (20, Gangwon Province), the ace of Korean swimming, showed a golden performance in the men’s 200m freestyle at the World Championships. Hwang Sun-woo is smiling after checking his time in the men’s 200m freestyle final at the 2024 International Swimming Federation World Championships, held at the Aspire Dome in Doha, Qatar, on the […]

  2024.02.15 18:25
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  Korean Football in Crisis: Senior Players vs. Rising Star Lee Kang-in

  The controversy has reignited over the fact that Son Heung-min’s finger was dislocated during a fight with young players, including Lee Kang-in, and senior players requested that Lee Kang-in be excluded. According to multiple media outlets, on the 14th, it was reported that a senior player of the Korean national soccer team requested manager Klinsmann […]

  2024.02.15 18:04
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  Chinese Media Criticizes Son Heung-min Over Korean Soccer Team Discord

  Son Heung-min (31, Tottenham Hotspur), the captain of the Korean national soccer team, reportedly suffered a dislocated finger injury in a brawl with juniors, including Lee Kang-in (22, Paris Saint-Germain), ahead of the Asian Cup semi-finals. A Chinese media outlet has criticized Son Heung-min concerning this international press report. On the 14th (local time), Sohu.com […]

  2024.02.15 17:41
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  Son Heung-min's Finger Injury Caused by Teammate Argument, Claims The Sun

  A shocking claim has been made by a British media outlet that a fight with a Korean national team player was the reason for Son Heung-min’s (Tottenham Hotspur) finger injury. Coach Jürgen Klinsmann leads the Korean national soccer team. / News1 The British newspaper The Sun reported on the 14th (Korean time) that “a fight […]

  2024.02.14 18:23
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  Son Heung-min's Heroic Return: Spurs' Dramatic Win with Stunning Assist

  Son Heung-min scored an assist on his return to Tottenham Hotspur from the Asian Cup in Qatar...

  2024.02.14 13:35
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  World Marathon Record Holder Dies in Devastating Car Accident

  Images from the scene of the fatal traffic accident involving world marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum (25·Kenya), who is expected to break the two-hour wall for the first time in human history, have been released in his home country. The scene of the accident that was revealed was gruesome. The damaged sedan was crumpled beyond […]

  2024.02.13 21:58
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  Transgender Athletes Spark Controversy at Women's Volleyball Game in Canada

  Five transgender athletes participated in a women’s college volleyball game in Canada at the same time, sparking controversy. According to foreign media, such as the UK’s Daily Mail on the 12th (local time), a women’s volleyball game between Seneca College and Centennial College was held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on the 24th of last month. […]

  2024.02.13 20:06