Month: July 2023

After “corpse without Ohtani” taunt, LAA gets 3 hitters + big bats in trade

“Why compete when no one can hit except Ohtani?” It was the talk of the town a few days ago. Even his LA Angels teammate couldn’t deny it, saying, “I think we’re all thinking the same thing.” The Toronto Blue Jays went on to issue four intentional walks to Ohtani, but only lost one run […]

Judo standout Kim Min-jong defeats Japan’s Nakamura to win Universiade title

South Korean judo’s top heavyweight Kim Min-jong (22, Yangpyeong-guncheong) has won the gold medal at the 31st Chengdu Summer World University Games (Universiade), defeating Japan’s top hope Yuta Nakamura (21) in one bout. Kim Min-jong defeated Nakamura in the men’s 100-plus-kilogram final of the judo competition in Chengdu, Sichuan province, China, on Aug. 31 by […]

Deep-pocketed Chelsea on list to sign ‘relocation anxious’ Mbappe

Chelsea is preparing to sign Kylian Mbappe. “Chelsea are preparing to make a move for Kylian Mbappe, who is on their transfer list,” the Daily Record reported on July 31 (ET). Mbappe’s future is uncertain this summer. Mbappe’s future is uncertain this summer, as he has indicated that he has no intention of re-signing with […]

“This is my first time” Debut series 3SV with just one ball, 21-year-old closer redeems first-half slump

Kia Tigers closer Jung Hae-young (22) had a unique experience when he earned a save with one pitch. The 22-year-old pitched the final inning to preserve a 6-3 victory over the Lotte Giants at Gwangju-Kia Champions Field on Tuesday. The game seemed to go nowhere. It was 6-0 in the seventh inning, but Jang Hyun-sik […]

‘Thailand’s’ Head Coach Supreme Nataporn: “GS Caltex’s serve is something I want my players to know”

Supreme Chonburi head coach Nataporn admires GS Caltex’s serve. Supreme Chonburi (Thailand) lost the first match of Group B of the 2023 Gumi Dodram Cup Professional Volleyball Tournament against GS Caltex by a set score of 0-3 (22-25, 22-25, 18-25) at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday at Gumi Park Jung Hee Gymnasium. The first set was […]

“Consistency in scoring, sharp right foot” clubs praise

Kyu-sung Cho, 25, Mittwillan, has made his presence felt in Danish professional soccer, scoring goals in back-to-back games following his debut goal. Cho scored his second goal of the season in the 74th minute against Silkeborg in the second round of the 2023-24 Danish Superliga at MCH Arena in Herning, Denmark, on Tuesday at 9 […]