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Sat, June 3, 2023 | 08:00

WTA return shows China key to women's tennis on and off court

WTA return shows China key to women's tennis on and off court

The Women's Tennis Association's (WTA) decision this week to return to China, despite unresolved questions around the safety of player Peng Shuai, betrays the financial and strategic importance of the country to the tennis organization, analysts and former players say.

Sports | 2023-04-15 14:43

Lee Hae-in wins women's free skate to keep Korea in 2nd place at World Team Trophy

Lee Hae-in wins women's free skate to keep Korea in 2nd place at World Team Trophy

Korean figure skater Lee Hae-in won the women's singles free skate on Day 2 of the International Skating Union (ISU) World Team Trophy in Figure Skating on Friday, helping the country stay in second place with one day left in the competition.

Sports | 2023-04-14 22:02

Lee Joo-mi takes sole 2nd-day lead at MEDIHEAL-Hankook Ilbo Championship

Lee Joo-mi takes sole 2nd-day lead at MEDIHEAL-Hankook Ilbo Championship

Standing on the center stage on Friday were Lee Joo-mi and defending champion Park Ji-young.

Sports | 2023-04-14 21:24

Musetti stuns Djokovic to set up all-Italian clash with Sinner; Medvedev earns win over Zverev

Musetti stuns Djokovic to set up all-Italian clash with Sinner; Medvedev earns win over Zverev

Daniil Medvedev beat Alexander Zverev to book a spot in the quarter-finals, while world number one Novak Djokovic was stunned by Lorenzo Musetti on Thursday in the third round of Monte Carlo Masters.

Sports | 2023-04-14 17:21

KBO outfielder admits to illegal gambling

KBO outfielder admits to illegal gambling

The Korean baseball club LG Twins announced Friday their outfielder Lee Chun-woong has admitted to engaging in illegal online gambling.

Sports | 2023-04-14 15:51

Stars lift S. Korea to 2nd place at World Team Trophy in Figure Skating

Stars lift S. Korea to 2nd place at World Team Trophy in Figure Skating

Behind career-best performances by its two biggest stars, South Korea ranked second after the first day of the International Skating Union (ISU) World Team Trophy in Figure Skating on Thursday.

Sports | 2023-04-13 22:11

Rookie Kim Min-byeol takes early lead at MEDIHEAL-Hankook Ilbo Championship

Rookie Kim Min-byeol takes early lead at MEDIHEAL-Hankook Ilbo Championship

A star was born at the MEDIHEAL-Hankook Ilbo Championship. Will anyone be able to catch Kim Min-byeol this week? The 19-year-old rookie shot a bogey-free 8-under 64 on Thursday to take the early lead in the first round of the championship. That was good for a three-shot advantage over her nearest competitors, Lee Joo-mi and Roh Seung-hui.

Sports | 2023-04-13 20:52

Teenager sets KBO velocity record for Korean pitchers

Teenager sets KBO velocity record for Korean pitchers

Moon Dong-ju, a second-year pitcher for the Hanwha Eagles, has set a velocity record in Korean baseball.

Sports | 2023-04-13 09:15

2nd MEDIHEAL-Hankook Ilbo Championship kicks off today

2nd MEDIHEAL-Hankook Ilbo Championship kicks off today

Korea's top female golfers contend in the second MEDIHEAL- Hankook Ilbo Championship taking place this Thursday through Sunday.

Sports | 2023-04-13 09:04

Pirates' Bae Ji-hwan, Choi Ji-man become 1st Korean teammates to homer in same MLB game

Pirates' Bae Ji-hwan, Choi Ji-man become 1st Korean teammates to homer in same MLB game

Bae Ji-hwan and Choi Ji-man have made a piece of major league history for the Pittsburgh Pirates, becoming the first set of Korean teammates to homer in the same game.

Sports | 2023-04-12 16:30

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