All posts tagged "Sports"

  • Kevin Na
    Kevin Na leads Koreans at CIMB Classic after opening round

    By Brian Han Kevin Na continued his high level of play at the CIMB Classic in Malaysia Thursday following two consecutive second place finishes. The Korean American put together a blemish-free 5-under 67 that included five birdies...

    • Posted October 29, 2015
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  • In this Monday, Oct. 12, 2015, file photo, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Don Mattingly speaks during a news conference before Game 3 of baseball’s National League Division Series against the New York Mets in New York. A person familiar with the decision tells The Associated Press that Don Mattingly is out as manager of the Dodgers. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015, because the team has not announced his departure. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)
    Ex-Dodgers manager Mattingly reels in Marlins skipper job: reports

    By Brian Han It’s been awhile since the public has seen a genuine smile on Don Mattingly’s face, but he might have more of a reason to after he moves to South Beach. The ex-Los Angeles Dodgers...

    • Posted October 29, 2015
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  • Lee Seung-woo, right, and Lee Sang-min walk off the field after a disappointing loss to Belgium. (Yonhap)
    Waffled by Belgium 2-0, South Korea eliminated from U17 World Cup

    By Brian Han South Korea got knocked out of the World Cup stage by Belgium again. South Korea seemed frustrated more than anything else during their 2-0 loss to Belgium in the FIFA U-17 World Cup Round...

    • Posted October 28, 2015
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  • Park Byung-ho (Yonhap)
    Nexen Heroes to post Park Byung-ho for MLB clubs

    SEOUL, Oct. 28 (Yonhap) — South Korean baseball club Nexen Heroes announced Wednesday they will post Park Byung-ho for Major League Baseball (MLB) teams this offseason. The slugger will be posted next Monday with bids accepted until...

    • Posted October 28, 2015
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  • San Francisco Korean Americans participated in a free bowling event Saturday organized by the local sports association, which will continue to hold free sports events.
    SF sports association launches free community events

    By The Korea Times San Francisco staff About 60 people came out for bowling fun Saturday with a San Francisco-based Korean American sports association, which has launched a series of free lifestyle events. “This all started with...

    • Posted October 27, 2015
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  • lydia ko win
    Lydia Ko becomes youngest to notch 10 wins on any major tour

    By Brian Han For her latest victory at the Fubon LPGA Taiwan Championship, Lydia Ko left no question as to who is the best female golfer in the world. The Korean New Zealander regained the world No....

    • Posted October 26, 2015
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  • Chung Mong-joon pauses to answer questions during a news conference in Seoul, South Korea. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
    Chung Mong-joon withdraws from FIFA presidential race, vows to keep fighting

    SEOUL (Yonhap) — Veteran South Korean football administrator Chung Mong-joon on Monday withdrew his FIFA presidential candidacy, vowing to keep trying to bring changes to the organization marred by corruption allegations. Chung made his announcement on his...

    • Posted October 26, 2015
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