KBO attendance tops 9 million

The KBO League crossed the 9 million mark in cumulative attendance as play resumed following its break during the summer heat. The Korea Baseball Organization said 67,134 spectators attended Tuesday’s…

Teams gear up for fresh starts as baseball season resumes following heat-induced break

Baseball returned with five games across the country Tuesday, following an unprecedented midseason break caused by a record-breaking heat wave. Only three out of five games slated for last Tuesday…

Football association to hold presidential election this year with 20,000-strong electorate

The next Korea Football Association presidential election, contested by an electorate expanded to about 20,000 voters, will likely be held within this year. The K-Football Innovation Committee announced the plans…

Yang Min-hyeok set for 4th loan since joining Tottenham

Yang Min-hyeok is set to leave England for a new challenge in Belgian professional soccer. The Athletic reported Tuesday that Belgian Pro League club Westerlo has reached an agreement with…

KBO suspends games through weekend amid record heat

South Korea’s professional baseball league has extended its suspension of games through the weekend after adopting new measures aimed at protecting players and fans from the country’s record-breaking heat wave.…

Messi scores first goals since the World Cup

MIAMI (AP) — Lionel Messi scored his first two goals since the World Cup and took the career scoring lead in the Leagues Cup as Inter Miami overcame an early…

Castrop injured in Gladbach friendly

Jens Castrop, the Korean-German midfielder who represented South Korea at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, was taken off on a stretcher after suffering an injury in a preseason friendly. Borussia…

League of Legends and classical music? Gaming seeks cultural prestige through art

Korea’s gaming giants are expanding their franchises into fine arts in a bid to reshape public perception Riot Games, the company behind global gaming phenomenon League of Legends, is bringing…

Olympic short track medalist Rim Jong-un faces ban over anti-doping rule violation

South Korean Olympic short track speed skating medalist Rim Jong-un faces a lengthy ban for violating anti-doping rules, officials said Wednesday. The Korea Skating Union and Rim’s agency, 700 Creators,…

Brock Lesnar announces retirement

Brock Lesnar, the American legend who reached the pinnacle of both professional wrestling and mixed martial arts, has announced his retirement from the industry. Lesnar made the announcement Tuesday during…