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 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 ...

  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 ...

 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 ...

 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...

  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...

 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 (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 ...

 anwha Eagles fans who visited the airport boarded the plane today. Fans who had been waiting at the airport to see the Hanwha Eagles players returning home after spring camp cheered when Ryu Hyun-jin left the arrival hall and warmly welcomed the 'monster' Ryu Hyun-jin, who returned to the Korean stage after 12 years. It was a good memory just to see the pitcher who dominated the major leagues in front of me, but Ryu Hyun-jin approached the fans and carefully signed autographs, giving them unforgettable memories of his life. As expected, ‘Monster’ Ryu Hyun-jin’s fan service was exceptional. As fans gathered, Ryu Hyun-jin, who had to leave for safety reasons, headed to the bus only after carefully signing autographs to the last minute to a child who was waiting with a ball and wearing a Binggrae Eagles hat. The Hanwha Eagles players returned to Korea via Incheon International Airport on the 4th after completing the second spring camp held in Okinawa, Japan. On this day, the airp...

 It was no longer the ‘Korean Monster’ we knew. Ryu Hyun-jin (Hanwha Eagles), who returned to Korea, went through a 'nightmare 5th inning' and played his worst game, allowing the most runs in a game since his professional debut.   Ryu Hyun-jin, who started on the mound in the away game against Kiwoom Heroes held at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul on April 5, threw 81 pitches in 4.1 innings, allowing 9 hits, 2 walks, 2 strikeouts, and 9 runs, becoming the losing pitcher.   Ryu Hyun-jin aimed for his first win on his return to the KBO League and the 99th win of his personal career against Kiwoom on this day. The team atmosphere was very good as Hanwha had won 8 games in the opening 10 games prior to today's game, and the batting lineup lightened Ryu Hyun-jin's shoulders by scoring 4 runs in the 4th inning. Ryu Hyun-jin pitched well until the 4th inning, allowing 1 hit, 1 walk, and no runs, and it looked like he would easily be the winning pitcher if he lasted just one more inni...

 For a long time, local German media outlets predicted Kim Min-jae's starting appearance.  However, even if he returns as a starter in the Bundesliga game, his return as a starter is not entirely welcomed as his chances of participating in the more important UEFA Champions League are low.  Bayern Munich will play an away game against FC Heidenheim in the 28th round of the 2023-24 German Bundesliga at the Foyt Arena in Heidenheim, Germany at 10:30 pm (Korean time) on the 6th. As of the 27th round of the league, Munich is in second place with 60 points (19 wins, 3 draws, 5 losses). Heidenheim, which won promotion by winning the second division last season, achieved 30 points (7 wins, 9 draws, 11 losses) in its first season of promotion and was placed in 11th place, which is in the mid-table. With only 7 games left until the end of the season, the chances of Munich, which has won the title for 11 consecutive years including last season, losing its 12th consecutive Bundesliga...

 Heungkuk Life Insurance heads to the championship game, protecting 100% probability. Heungkuk Life Insurance defeated Cheong Kwan-Jang with a set score of 3-0 (25-18 25-19 25-19) in the 3rd game of the postseason playoff (PO) against Dodram 2023-2024 V League Cheong Kwan-Jang held at Samsan Gymnasium in Incheon on the 26th. Heungkuk Life Insurance will play the first round of the championship match against Hyundai Engineering & Construction, the regular league winner, on the 28th. Jeong Kwan-jang, who took on the challenge of spring volleyball for the first time in 7 years, attempted a 0% miracle, but the gap between Lee So-young and Jeong Ho-young was greatly felt. Heungkuk Life Insurance took over the initiative. Willow, Kim Yeon-kyung, and Raina evenly participated in the attack and gained momentum. The three combined for 16 points in the first set alone. The attack success rate was not bad at 45.71%. On the contrary, Jeong Gwan-jang suffered from a set mega attack success ...

 Coach Hee-jin Ko looked back on the game.  Cheong Kwan-Jang Red Sparks lost 0-3 (18-25, 19-25, 19-25) against Heungkuk Life Insurance Pink Spiders in the third round of the 2023-2024 season V-League playoffs held at Samsan Gymnasium in Incheon on the 26th.  After the game, coach Ko Hee-jin said, "Congratulations to Heungkuk Life Insurance on advancing to the championship. The opponent's performance was better. We will make up for the shortcomings and create a team that can challenge higher places next season. We rewarded the fans for their enthusiastic support. “I should have done it, but I couldn’t. I want to say thank you to the fans.”  Regarding Lee So-young's absence due to injury, he said, "I don't want to make excuses. Heungkuk Life Insurance overwhelmed us. I want to say congratulations. More than that, our performance wasn't there. The rhythm wasn't our rhythm either. We were lacking."  Coach Ko Hee-jin said, "There is no time to look ba...

 LG Twins rookie outfielder Kim Hyun-jong's position on the team has changed significantly in just over a month.  When leaving for spring camp in the United States at the end of January, Kim Hyun-jong was listed in the first team camp as a promising rookie, and returned home on the 4th, attracting attention as the hottest player in LG camp.   Director Yeom Kyeong-yeop interviewed reporters at Incheon Airport on the 4th and said, “When (Kim) Hyun-jong first came to camp, I had the feeling that he was a rookie. “If I do well, I will have to cover a lot of basics this year. I thought I would be a good resource when I come to next year’s camp, but I absorbed it very quickly and grew,” he praised. Kim Hyun-jong caught Coach Yeom's attention by showing off 8 hits in 14 at-bats and a batting average of .571 in 4 practice games against Blue and White held at spring camp.  1 hit in 2 at bats (3 doubles) in the first Blue and White match, 2 hits and 1 home run in 4 at bat...

 The '2nd Byung-Hun Min Youth Baseball Camp', hosted by Seogwipo Baseball Club, Dream Sports Academy, and 365 Haha Hospital, and jointly attended by Byung-Hun Min, general manager of Seogwipo Baseball Club, was successfully completed at Sapryang Sports Park in Yangsan-si on the 24th of last month. It has been one month since the ‘1st Min Byung-hun Little Baseball Camp’ held in Seogwipo, Jeju Island on January 14th of this year. This camp, which was completed with the active support of Yangsan City and Dream Sports Academy, was attended by 100 youth players from 5 teams, including Gamcheon Elementary School, Dongiljungang Elementary School, Yangsan BC, MSG Youth Baseball Team, and Woongsang Little Baseball Team. In addition, Yangsan City Sports Council officials, CEO Go Min-seok (Seogwipo Baseball Club), and Director Yoon Ho-young (Jayeon-an Oriental Medical Hospital) attended and graced the event. Along with Byung-hun Min, Jeong-min Lee (former Lotte), and Jin-hyung Park, CEO o...

 A total of 7 players were selected as monthly MVP candidates for the 2023 Shinhan Bank SOL KBO League September. Among the pitchers, Kim Jin-seong of the LG Twins, Eric Peddy of the NC Dinos, David Buchanan of the Samsung Lions, and Cheol-won Jeong of the Doosan Bears, and among the fielders, SSG Landers Han Yu-seom, LG Hong Chang-ki, and KIA Tigers Kim Sun-bin were selected as candidates and are aiming to win the MVP award in September. seong LG’s Kim Jin-seong protected the team’s back gate by taking on a difficult role between the middle relief pitch and the final pitch. Kim Jin-seong appeared in 16 games, two-thirds of the 24 games LG played in September, ranking first in the total number of pitcher appearances. Despite his frequent appearances, he stayed in shape, allowing only one earned run in 12 1/3 innings and posting a 0.73 earned run average. He also tied for second place with 7 holds and made 3 saves, showing good performance by taking the mound whenever necessary. Kim...

 In the pitcher category, LG Kim Jin-seong, NC Peddie, Samsung Buchanan, and Doosan Jeong Cheol-won were named. Among the fielders, SSG Hanyu Island, LG Hong Chang-ki, and KIA Kim Seon-bin were selected as candidates. The September MVP will be selected by combining the results of the Korea Baseball Writers' Association vote as well as the fan vote conducted through the Shinhan Bank Sol app from the 6th to the 10th. As the players who performed the best each month were carefully selected, the competition is fierce. LG, which confirmed the regular season championship, produced two candidates. Kim Jin-seong pitched in 16 of the 24 games LG played in September, taking the middle relief pitch and closing pitch, ranking first in pitcher appearances. He also performed well with 12⅓ innings, 3 saves, 7 holds, and an ERA of 0.73. Hong Chang-gi contributed to LG's early win in the pennant race by being tied for second in hits (35), first in runs scored (23), and third in on-base percenta...

 The most shocking news in the KBL this offseason was the transfer of ‘The Lion King’ Oh Se-geun. He was a franchise star for Anyang KGC (now Anyang CheongKwanJang), but left the team he had been fond of for 12 years and found a new home at SK in Seoul. After undergoing off-season Achilles tendon surgery, he devoted himself to rehabilitation and improved his physical condition. Oh Se-geun said, “The Achilles tendon area is not easy. Although I underwent the procedure, I have not fully recovered yet. He is training while undergoing treatment and rehabilitation. So he seems to be busy every day. “I don’t think there will be any major problems as we get into the season and get used to it by playing games,” he said. Oh Se-geun made his debut in front of fans against Seoul Samsung in the Group C preliminary round of the 2023 MG Saemaeul Geumgo KBL Cup held at Gunsan Wolmyeong Gymnasium on the 8th. The final record was 3 points and 2 rebounds in 11 minutes and 34 seconds. SK defeated Sam...

 The Korea Basketball League (KBL) presented a plaque of appreciation to Gunsan City, Jeollabuk-do, where this year's KBL Cup Tournament will be held. KBL announced on the 8th, "Prior to the opening of the 2023 MG Saemaeul Geumgo KBL Cup Tournament held at Gunsan Wolmyeong Gymnasium, we delivered a plaque of appreciation to Gunsan Mayor Kang Im-jun and basketball supplies to support the Gunsan area basketball team." KBL said, “Gunsan City, which hosted the 1st KBL Cup Tournament in 2020, hosted the KBL Cup Tournament again for the first time in three years and presented a plaque of appreciation considering that it is actively leading the development and expansion of the base for basketball in the Gunsan region.” In addition, 10 million won worth of basketball supplies were delivered to Gunsan City to develop basketball and foster aspiring young players. Meanwhile, the 2023 MG Saemaeul Geumgo KBL Cup will be held at Wolmyeong Gymnasium in Gunsan from October 8 to 15.  for ...

 Seoul Samsung had no relationship with the Philippine Asia Quarter. William Navarro was recruited ahead of last season, but he was unable to join the team because the Philippine Basketball Association did not issue a transfer agreement. Afterwards, he signed with Christian David, but left Korea without playing a single game due to a knee injury. Here is not the end. During the season, we contacted Justin Baltazar, who played in the Japanese B. League, and signed a contract. However, Balthazar suddenly lost his dive, and in the end, he failed to register as a player, and once again swallowed his disappointment. Samsung, which again sought to recruit Asian players ahead of this season, welcomed Avan Nava. He is a guard resource with an advantage in offensive ability. He averaged 14.9 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 2.3 assists over three years at St. Francis Xavier University. Nava made his Korean debut in the Group C preliminary match against Seoul SK in the 2023 MG Saemaeul Geumgo KBL C...

 Jamil Warney, the best foreign player in KBL, showed off his versatile talent and gave Seoul SK their first win in the cup competition. Seoul Samsung freshman Kofi Coburn, who showed considerable power, also raised expectations for the new season. SK defeated Samsung 91-87 in the first game of the Group C preliminary round of the KBL Cup held at Wolmyeong Gymnasium in Gunsan at 4 p.m. on the 8th. SK, which recruited Oh Se-geun, the MVP of last season's playoff finals, showed the power of a championship candidate against last-place Samsung. Foreign player MVP Warney's skills remained the same. He scored 33 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists by bombarding the opponent's goal with his brilliant individual skills and accurate hook shots. Heo Il-young, who showed off his high-sensitivity shooting sense, made four 3-point shots with a success rate of 80%, scoring 23 points and scoring 5 rebounds. Oh Jae-hyun, who led the game with 9 assists, also scored 12 points. However, Oh Se...