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‘The crowd is full, but the batting line is only 1 point’ Hanwha-Lotte

 Hanwha and Lotte, which are considered popular professional baseball teams, both lost at home. It was a game that fully reflected the reality that the team was at the bottom in terms of scoring. Hanwha lost 1 to 7 in the home game against Kiwoom in the '2024 Shinhan Bank SOL Bank KBO League' held at Hanwha Life Insurance Eagles Park in Daejeon on the 11th. Kiwoom escaped its recent seven-game losing streak. On this day, Hanwha's batting lineup was held scoreless until the 6th inning by Kiwoom starter Enmanuel de Jesus. He was lethargic, getting 3 hits, 2 walks, and striking out 3. In the bottom of the 9th inning, Ahn Chi-hong's 1-run home run (2nd of the season) narrowly avoided a loss. Rookie Hwang Jun-seo, a large left-hander, took the mound this day, but was shaken due to poor ball control. He got over the crisis with 2 outs and 3rd base in the 1st inning and 2 outs and bases loaded in the 2nd inning, but could not get past the 3rd inning. After giving up two walks ...

Kim Beom-seok is now 'moving forward'

  seemed like this was the first time the player had been asked this question. In fact, it was the first time the reporter had asked this question. When asked, “When you were in school, did you ever hear a manager or coach tell you to hit as a left-handed hitter?” LG Kim Beom-seok said, “Never.” While giving his verbal answer, Kim Beom-seok also showed a curious expression, asking, ‘Why would you ask such a question?’ There was a time when it was popular for right-handed players to transform into 'right-handed pitchers and left-handed hitters' if they showed talent in baseball. Several student baseball leaders attempted to make right-handed fielders hit left-handed. This is because it is advantageous in many ways for a baseball player to put the glove on his left hand, throw with his right hand, and hit from a left-handed batting box that is even a little closer to first base. Even now, 'hitting right-handed and hitting left-handed' is a 'typical' commonly seen ...

France's next-generation ironclad wants to join Real

 Chelsea and Real Madrid will clash in this summer's transfer market. Spanish media 'Ficha Jesus' reported on the 22nd (Korean time), "Chelsea has entered the race to recruit Leni Yoro (18, Lille), putting the brakes on Real's plan to strengthen its defense." Yoro is evaluated as a center back with high growth potential in the future. Despite his young age, his explosive power and smooth ball control are considered his greatest strengths. He has already established himself as a key defender in Lille. Yoro has scored 3 goals in 40 games across all competitions this season, raising expectations as a player who will lead the future of Lille. His outstanding performance spread into transfer rumors. Lille coach Paulo Fonseca acknowledged the possibility of a transfer in a recent interview, saying, “Yoro will be playing for one of the best clubs in Europe next season.” He said, “Yoro has been with us since he was 16 years old. He has grown a lot, but still has high ...

Fanatics Sportsbook Makes Official New York Debut

 Leading online sports platform, Fanatics Betting and Gaming, has made its official debut in New York’s mobile sports betting market. On February 29, 2024, the company’s Fanatics Sportsbook went online in the Empire State taking its first bets from local players. The app is now available on both iOS and Android devices and now it is the 15th state to go online in. New York has operated an online sports betting market since January 2022, allowing nine private sportsbooks to offer and accept legal wagers on numerous sports. In no time, the Empire State’s sector turned into one of the leading ones in the U.S., generating nearly US$700 million in tax revenue in its first year, followed by US$862 million in its second.    Up and Running in the Empire State But to gain access to the New York market, in August 2023, Fanatics acquired PointsBet’s U.S. division in a US$150 million deal. The latter was licensed to operate in the Empire State and started migration to the new platfor...

FIFA President Infantino urges preservation of football values

  Gianni Infantino (Switzerland), President of FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association), recently attended the 78th CONMEBOL (South American Football Confederation) General Assembly held in Paraguay, and met Argentina and Uruguay, who will be hosting the opening match at the 2030 FIFA World Cup to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the World Cup. While expressing his expectations for Paraguay, he also urged the preservation of the value of soccer. The 2030 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, is highly anticipated as a competition commemorating the 100th anniversary of the World Cup. Most matches will be split between Spain, Portugal and Morocco, but Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay will each play the opening match to commemorate South America's role in commemorating the 100th anniversary of the World Cup.    To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the first World Cup held in Uruguay in 1930, FIFA decided to hold one match each in th...

Hanil University of Science and Technology parents’

 Jeonbuk Hanil Jangsin University Parents Association is attracting attention by donating an outdoor practice field for baseball team training. According to Hanil University of Science and Technology on the 14th, the baseball club's parents' association recently decided to fully support the cost of installing an outdoor practice field. This is to help improve performance through systematic training. Sponsorship comes in the form of in-kind donations. An outdoor practice field will be built on the university's playground. The expected completion date is late March. Kim Il, the representative of the parents' association, said, “We gathered the wishes of parents who wanted baseball club students to take classes and receive stable training within the school, so we requested the school to use the land, and they gladly gave permission, so we created a fund.” President Bae Seong-chan said, “It is something that the school should naturally support, so I am grateful that the par...

Lee Min-woo “Masters sensation again”

 Lee Min-woo (26), an Australian Korean who won three times in the DP World Tour (formerly the European Tour), is a rising star player who is loved by golf fans around the world by showing off his individuality both on and off the course. He is also famous as a 'golf brother and sister' with his older sister Lee Min-ji (28), who has 10 wins on the LPGA Tour, including the US Women's Open. Lee Min-woo's special memes such as “Let's cook” and “Let him cook” are trending on social media, bringing joy to fans online as well. Lee Min-woo attracted attention by appearing wearing a chef's hat after winning the Australian PGA Championship last year. Lee Min-woo, who is playing a full season on the PGA Tour for the first time this year, is scheduled to participate in the Masters, which opens on the 11th. He recorded a good result, tying for 14th place in the Masters, where he competed for the first time in 2022. The following are Lee Min-woo’s words. “I’m really excited ...