Shohei Ohtani, 29, has been named this year’s Major League Baseball (MLB) American League Most Valuable Player (MVP). It’s his second time in 2021. Ohtani received all 30 first-place votes in the Baseball Writers’ Association of America (BBWAA) American League Most Valuable Player voting on Sunday (ET), totaling 420 points. Only 12 times has a …
A statue of taekwondo has been erected at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland. According to the World Taekwondo Federation, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) unveiled a statue of taekwondo at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland, on Friday (KST) to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the founding of the World Taekwondo Federation and to …
It was the first championship in 29 years. The LG Twins lifted the Korean Series championship trophy after 29 years, since 1994. Usually, after winning the Korean Series, the team goes to a hotel to celebrate. Owners, executives from the parent company, and others are present to toast the team and bask in the glory …
The LG Twins have won the Korean Professional Baseball Championship after 29 years. The team and fans celebrated with tears in their eyes. However, there was a scene that was frowned upon. The crowd stormed the field during the championship game. Game 5 of the 2023 KBO League Korean Series at Jamsil Baseball Stadium on …
Former Ghana international striker Raphael Dwamena has died at the age of 28. The Ghana Football Association announced the death of Dwamena, who played for Albanian club Egnatia Rogozine, on Nov. 12 (KST). “Raphael truly cared about the Ghana national team and we will never forget his dedication,” the federation said in a statement. According …
Contrary to fears that their main defenders were missing en masse, Tottenham Hotspur maintained their one-goal lead against Wolverhampton until the 45th minute. Eric Dier and Ben Davies, who started for the first time this season, were both rated 7/10 in the second 45 minutes by soccer statistician Footmob. However, the duo were unable to …
Rodrigo Bentancur (26-Tottenham) has been linked with a surprise loan move. Bentancur joined Tottenham from Juventus in the winter transfer window of the 2021-22 season. Tottenham spent €25 million (approx. KRW 35.5 billion) to acquire Bentancur and signed a four-year contract. Bentancur immediately became an integral part of the midfield, making an impact with his …
“Everyone loves Hwang Hee-chan.” ‘Haveridge’ Park Ji-sung was proud. It was later revealed that Park Ji-sung, who joined Manchester United in 2005 and became the first Korean Premier League player to play at Old Trafford, the home of Manchester United, had traveled to Molineux Stadium, the home of Wolverhampton Wanderers, to meet and encourage his …
Wayne Rooney has revealed his best and worst colleagues during his time at Manchester United. “Wayne Rooney (38, Birmingham City) appeared on Rob Burrow’s podcast and revealed anecdotes from his time at Manchester United,” said British soccer media outlet SportsBible on Aug. 8 (Korean time). In it, Rooney reportedly named his best and worst teammates. …
Violence has no place in any sport. Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) will host AC Milan at the San Siro in Milan, Italy, at 5:00 a.m. ET on August 8 for the fourth leg of their 2023-24 UEFA Champions League (UCL) Group F matchup. PSG sits atop the group with two wins and one loss (6 points), …