The Doosan Bears, currently fifth in the KBO, face a challenging week against the second-place KT Wiz and league-leading LG Twins. Despite their strong June performance, the Bears have struggled against these top teams this season.
Le football, sport autrefois marginal aux États-Unis, connaît un engouement croissant, illustré par une base de fans grandissante et des traditions de supporters importées d'Europe et d'Amérique du Sud. Malgré cela, le sport reste critiqué par certains conservateurs.
Le football, autrefois marginal aux États-Unis, suscite un engouement croissant, visible dans les bars, les rues et les stades. Malgré les critiques conservatrices, le sport séduit une nouvelle génération, portée par des stars et une culture de supporters en plein essor.
Lotte manager Saburo expressed disappointment with pitcher Tanaka's performance. Hanshin's Takahashi felt his lack of strength after an 8-win streak was broken. Chunichi manager Inoue aims to fight in the final game of the interleague series. Orix manager Kishida was pleased with his team's offense against a strong pitcher. DeNA's Katsumata celebrated his first career home run, attributing it to a careful approach.
The Japan High School Baseball Federation is discussing a potential shift to 7-inning games, aiming for adoption by spring 2028 to address issues like heatstroke and declining player numbers. While a committee supports the change, a survey showed about 70% of member schools oppose it.
Former South Korean baseball star Lee Yong-kyu announced his retirement Friday after being charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. The 40-year-old player-coach crashed into another vehicle and a police car after running a red light.
ENEOS, a 12-time champion, was defeated 5-4 by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries East, the 2024 tournament winner, in the West Kanto regional qualifier for the 97th Intercity Baseball Tournament. ENEOS will miss the main tournament for the first time in seven years.
Japan High School Baseball Federation held discussions on potentially adopting 7-inning games, primarily for heat対策. While some coaches oppose the change, citing growth opportunities, medical experts and others see benefits for preventing heatstroke, especially among non-players.
South Korea's baseball team, aiming for a fifth consecutive Asian Games gold medal, announced its 24-man roster. Manager Ryu Ji-hyun expressed confidence in the young squad, emphasizing team unity and exceeding expectations.
Sixteen South Korean professional baseball players are set to compete in the 2026 Asian Games, aiming to secure military service exemptions. The Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) has limited teams to three players each, impacting team rosters during the league's hiatus.
South Korea's 2024 KBO MVP Kim Do-yeong, 22, was named to the national baseball team for the upcoming Asian Games in Japan. The team, featuring 21 players under 25, aims for a fifth consecutive gold medal, with players seeking military service exemption.
Two college baseball players from Miyazaki Welfare Medical College were honored by the NICHINAN City Fire Department for rescuing a wheelchair-bound man from a house fire. The players, Teppei Kusatoru and Hinata Hozoen, acted quickly after smelling smoke and seeing black smoke billowing from the house.
Kim Do-yeong, the 2024 Korea Baseball Organization MVP, has been selected for the South Korean national team for the upcoming Asian Games in Japan. The 22-year-old Kia Tigers player aims to earn military service exemption.
The Korean Baseball Organization (KBO) announced the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games baseball team roster, which includes several players who participated in the recent World Baseball Classic (WBC). The 24-player squad consists entirely of professional athletes, aiming for a fifth consecutive gold medal.
Comedian Phil Wang discusses his new show 'Uh Oh,' exploring themes of ageing, the cultural shift away from 'woke' progressivism, and the changing dynamics of Gen Z and millennials. He reflects on his own identity as a "semi-immigrant" and his desire to connect with a mainstream audience.
Hualien's Huaren Junior High baseball team, invited to an international exchange in Japan, faced a NT$1.1 million funding gap. A community fundraising effort, including donations from local officials and businesses, successfully raised the necessary funds to help the young athletes realize their dream.
Two US pilots died in a plane crash in the Dominican Republic during an emergency landing attempt. The plane, bound for Texas to pick up MLB's Yadier Molina and his group, crashed near La Romana after refueling. Cause unknown.
A spectator collapsed at the SSG Landers Field during a professional baseball game between the Kiwoom Heroes and SSG Landers on May 4th. The game was temporarily halted for 4 minutes while CPR and AED were administered before the spectator was transported to a nearby hospital.
JR Hokkaido Club defeated Nippon Steel Muroran Sharks to secure their 18th appearance in the 97th Intercity Baseball Tournament, marking their second consecutive qualification. The tournament begins August 26 in Tokyo Dome.
The Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) has surpassed 5 million fans for the season in a record 275 games, breaking the previous record of 294 games. The league is on pace to exceed last year's single-season record of over 12.3 million fans.
A university student, Sterling Nasa, improvised a piano solo to save a La La Land live orchestra performance in Sydney when the keyboardist fell ill. This echoes a 1974 incident where Patrick McCarthy stepped in for a collapsed baritone during Carmina Burana at the Proms.
The LG Twins have signed Puerto Rican pitcher Yacksel Rios for the remainder of the KBO season, while releasing slumping starter Yonny Chirinos. Rios, a former MLB player, is expected to bolster the team's pitching staff immediately.
As the 2026 Asian Games roster nears, KBO managers are actively promoting their players for national team selection, a key opportunity for military service exemptions. Managers are willing to release players, even those with remaining service obligations, to secure these benefits.
ENEOS and Nissan Motors advanced to the semifinals of the first representative playoff in the 97th Intercity Baseball Tournament's West Kanto regional qualifiers. ENEOS defeated Yokohama Kinko Club 19-1, and Nissan Motors beat Zen Kawasaki Club 9-0.
