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Choi Hye-mi becomes the first woman to top the professional women's billiards tour as a 'fellow hobbyist'
Choi Hye-mi poses with her trophy.
Choi Hye-mi (Welcome Savings Bank) has been crowned the new women's professional billiards champion.
Choi defeated Kim Ye-eun (Welcome Savings Bank) in the final of the NH Card LPBA Championship with a set score of 4-2 (4-11 11-4 11-5 11-5 6-11 11-8) at the Kintex PBA Stadium in Goyang City, Gyeonggi-do, on Monday night.
Choi, who became the 12th Korean player to be crowned LPBA "Queen," earned 30 million won in prize money and 20,000 ranking points, jumping from No. 40 on the money list to No. 5 (32,272 won).
Kim, who became the youngest player to win the SK Rent-a-Car Championship at the start of the 2020-2021 season at the age of 21 years and seven months, had to settle for her third career title.
Choi Hye-mi was a judo athlete during her school days, but as an adult, she picked up her first cue through a part-time job at a billiard hall.
After playing only as an amateur, Choi made her professional debut in 2019 at the LPBA Open Challenge, which is open to amateur players.
Choi Hye-mi breaks down in tears at her victory press conference
With her victory, Choi Hye-mi made history by becoming the first professional billiards player to win a "former club member" title.
At the post-match press conference, Choi said, "I was looking for a job and a friend recommended me to start working part-time at a billiard hall. I watched the customers play and thought it was really fun," she said, adding, "I learned billiards little by little while working and gradually improved my score."
After winning his first title four years after his professional debut, he laughed: "It doesn't feel real yet, but I'm sure it will come tomorrow."
Meanwhile, the Welvang Top Ranking (2 million won), which is awarded to the player with the highest average in a single match, was won by Yong Hyun-ji (Hi One Resort), who recorded an average of 1.923 in a 25-6 win over Park Sun-kyung in 13 innings in the round of 64.
With the LPBA winner crowned, the men's PBA Round of 128 will begin at 11 a.m. on Sept. 9. 토토사이트
Choi Hye-mi (Welcome Savings Bank) has been crowned the new women's professional billiards champion.
Choi defeated Kim Ye-eun (Welcome Savings Bank) in the final of the NH Card LPBA Championship with a set score of 4-2 (4-11 11-4 11-5 11-5 6-11 11-8) at the Kintex PBA Stadium in Goyang City, Gyeonggi-do, on Monday night.
Choi, who became the 12th Korean player to be crowned LPBA "Queen," earned 30 million won in prize money and 20,000 ranking points, jumping from No. 40 on the money list to No. 5 (32,272 won).
Kim, who became the youngest player to win the SK Rent-a-Car Championship at the start of the 2020-2021 season at the age of 21 years and seven months, had to settle for her third career title.
Choi Hye-mi was a judo athlete during her school days, but as an adult, she picked up her first cue through a part-time job at a billiard hall.
After playing only as an amateur, Choi made her professional debut in 2019 at the LPBA Open Challenge, which is open to amateur players.
Choi Hye-mi breaks down in tears at her victory press conference
With her victory, Choi Hye-mi made history by becoming the first professional billiards player to win a "former club member" title.
At the post-match press conference, Choi said, "I was looking for a job and a friend recommended me to start working part-time at a billiard hall. I watched the customers play and thought it was really fun," she said, adding, "I learned billiards little by little while working and gradually improved my score."
After winning his first title four years after his professional debut, he laughed: "It doesn't feel real yet, but I'm sure it will come tomorrow."
Meanwhile, the Welvang Top Ranking (2 million won), which is awarded to the player with the highest average in a single match, was won by Yong Hyun-ji (Hi One Resort), who recorded an average of 1.923 in a 25-6 win over Park Sun-kyung in 13 innings in the round of 64.
With the LPBA winner crowned, the men's PBA Round of 128 will begin at 11 a.m. on Sept. 9. 토토사이트
Real Madrid defeats Braga 3-0 to book UCL round of 16 spot
Arsenal demolish Sevilla 2-0 Xhaka 1 goal, 1 assist
Vinicius celebrates his goal
Spanish professional soccer club Real Madrid has booked an early place in the round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League after beating Braga (Portugal).
Real Madrid defeated Braga 3-0 at home in the fourth leg of their 2023-2024 UCL Group C match at the Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid, Spain, on Monday (Sept. 9) behind a goal and an assist from Vinicius Junior and Hodrigo.
With 12 points from four group games, Real Madrid has extended its lead over third-place Braga (3 points) to nine points and will advance to the Round of 16 regardless of the outcome of their remaining two games.
Napoli (Italy) is second (7 points), followed by Union Berlin (Germany), who picked up their first point of the season in a 1-1 draw away to Napoli on Sunday.
Real Madrid cruised to victory with goals from Brahim Dias, Vinicius, and Hodriguez.
Bucayo Saka
Dias opened the scoring in the 27th minute with a left-footed finish off a Hodriguez cutback, and 13 minutes into the second half, Vinicius made it 2-0 with a right-footed shot past one defender in the box.
In the 16th minute, Hodriguez sealed the win for Real Madrid with a chip shot over the goalkeeper's head from a Vinicius pass.
Real Madrid's key striker, Jude Bellingham, missed his first UCL game since joining the club due to a shoulder injury.
In Group B, Arsenal (England) defeated Sevilla (Spain) 2-0 at home to stay on top of the group (9 points).
Sevilla remain in fourth place (2 points), followed by Eindhoven (NED) in second (5 points) and Reims (FRA), who lost to Eindhoven 0-1 on the day, in third.
Xherdan Shaqiri led the way for Arsenal with a goal and an assist.
The Gunners opened the scoring in the 29th minute when Xhaka's grounded cross from the right was headed into the box by Leandro Trosar.
Jorginho's long pass was a masterpiece, delivering the ball precisely to the feet of the bursting Xhaka.
Xhaka was directly responsible for the goal that sealed Arsenal's victory in the 19th minute of the second half, beating one defender on the right side of the goal area. 스포츠토토맨
Vinicius celebrates his goal
Spanish professional soccer club Real Madrid has booked an early place in the round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League after beating Braga (Portugal).
Real Madrid defeated Braga 3-0 at home in the fourth leg of their 2023-2024 UCL Group C match at the Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid, Spain, on Monday (Sept. 9) behind a goal and an assist from Vinicius Junior and Hodrigo.
With 12 points from four group games, Real Madrid has extended its lead over third-place Braga (3 points) to nine points and will advance to the Round of 16 regardless of the outcome of their remaining two games.
Napoli (Italy) is second (7 points), followed by Union Berlin (Germany), who picked up their first point of the season in a 1-1 draw away to Napoli on Sunday.
Real Madrid cruised to victory with goals from Brahim Dias, Vinicius, and Hodriguez.
Bucayo Saka
Dias opened the scoring in the 27th minute with a left-footed finish off a Hodriguez cutback, and 13 minutes into the second half, Vinicius made it 2-0 with a right-footed shot past one defender in the box.
In the 16th minute, Hodriguez sealed the win for Real Madrid with a chip shot over the goalkeeper's head from a Vinicius pass.
Real Madrid's key striker, Jude Bellingham, missed his first UCL game since joining the club due to a shoulder injury.
In Group B, Arsenal (England) defeated Sevilla (Spain) 2-0 at home to stay on top of the group (9 points).
Sevilla remain in fourth place (2 points), followed by Eindhoven (NED) in second (5 points) and Reims (FRA), who lost to Eindhoven 0-1 on the day, in third.
Xherdan Shaqiri led the way for Arsenal with a goal and an assist.
The Gunners opened the scoring in the 29th minute when Xhaka's grounded cross from the right was headed into the box by Leandro Trosar.
Jorginho's long pass was a masterpiece, delivering the ball precisely to the feet of the bursting Xhaka.
Xhaka was directly responsible for the goal that sealed Arsenal's victory in the 19th minute of the second half, beating one defender on the right side of the goal area. 스포츠토토맨
"A magical night in Paris," says Lee Kang-in after scoring his Champions League debut [sports news]
First goal for PSG after debut in A-match
Lee Kang-in, 22, was overwhelmed with emotion after scoring his first goal in France and his first goal in the UEFA Champions League (UCL).
Lee struck a 44th-minute wedge goal after leading 2-0 in the third leg of their 2023-2024 UCL Group F match against AC Milan (Italy) at the Parc des Princes in Paris, France, on Saturday (June 26) to help Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) to a 3-0 victory.
After coming on for Ousmane Dembele in the second half in the 26th minute, he played down the right flank to create chances. He provided timely passes to Mbappe and others, while also breaking into space himself.
Shaking up the defense with his incisive dribbling and one-touch passing, Lee escaped pressure from opposing defender Theo Hernandez with a deft move that drew applause from the home crowd.
In the 44th minute, he rattled the net with a left-footed grounder after Gonzalo Higuain's cross was deflected behind by Unai Emery. It was Masu-girl's first Champions League goal since joining PSG in July.
He made his international debut for South Korea on Sept. 13 and scored his first goal in France in his first match since returning to the club.
"A magical night in Paris," he wrote in French on his personal social media after the match, "let's go for another goal together."
Lee has now scored in three consecutive matches, following his goals against Tunisia and Vietnam in the A-Match, and will look to extend his goal streak to four games when he hosts Brest in the league on September 29. 토토사이트
Lee Kang-in, 22, was overwhelmed with emotion after scoring his first goal in France and his first goal in the UEFA Champions League (UCL).
Lee struck a 44th-minute wedge goal after leading 2-0 in the third leg of their 2023-2024 UCL Group F match against AC Milan (Italy) at the Parc des Princes in Paris, France, on Saturday (June 26) to help Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) to a 3-0 victory.
After coming on for Ousmane Dembele in the second half in the 26th minute, he played down the right flank to create chances. He provided timely passes to Mbappe and others, while also breaking into space himself.
Shaking up the defense with his incisive dribbling and one-touch passing, Lee escaped pressure from opposing defender Theo Hernandez with a deft move that drew applause from the home crowd.
In the 44th minute, he rattled the net with a left-footed grounder after Gonzalo Higuain's cross was deflected behind by Unai Emery. It was Masu-girl's first Champions League goal since joining PSG in July.
He made his international debut for South Korea on Sept. 13 and scored his first goal in France in his first match since returning to the club.
"A magical night in Paris," he wrote in French on his personal social media after the match, "let's go for another goal together."
Lee has now scored in three consecutive matches, following his goals against Tunisia and Vietnam in the A-Match, and will look to extend his goal streak to four games when he hosts Brest in the league on September 29. 토토사이트
46-year-old Jeon Min-jae wins Para Athletics 100m silver: "I'll run to Paris next year" [sports news]
Jeon Min-jae of South Korea reacts on her smartphone after winning the silver medal in the women's T36 100m final at the Hangzhou 2022 Para-Asian Games on Saturday.
Jeon finished second in the women's T36 100m final with a time of 15.26 seconds on Saturday at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Main Stadium in Hangzhou, China. She finished 0.7 seconds behind winner Xu Yiting (CHN) to take the silver medal.
Jeon had the slowest start among the seven competitors. However, she picked up her pace and passed the rest of the field to finish second.
This is the second individual medal for Jeon, who also finished second in the women's T36 200m final on the 23rd to win the first medal for Team Korea at the Games.
Jeon has earned the nickname "Smile Racer" for always smiling after a race, even when it's hard, but on this day, he burst into tears after the race.
As he sat down and sobbed, he pulled out his smartphone and read a letter he had prepared to the press.
Jeon Min-jae (center) of South Korea reacts during the women's T36 100m final at the Hangzhou 2022 ParaAsian Games on Saturday.
Jeon Min-jae, who suffered from an unexplained encephalitis at the age of five that left her unable to pronounce words properly, wrote a letter to her parents, pressing each letter firmly against the screen of her smartphone, despite the fact that her hands were severely distorted, making it difficult for her to write.
'Hello, I'm Minjae Jeon, a track and field athlete,' he began, 'I was frustrated and disappointed because my physique was much lower than other athletes, and I was constantly being beaten by younger athletes, while my record was stagnant and I was constantly being pushed out of the rankings.
However, he added, "I had my own goals, so I kept practicing hard and breathlessly every day to the best of my ability, and as a result, I am so grateful and happy to have this medal around my neck.
Since 2020, Jeon's mother, Han Jae-young, has been helping him with his life and training. He said, "My mom is also elderly, so it must be hard for her, but I feel like she's struggling because of me, so I'm always grateful and sorry. I want to give the honor of this medal to my mom, who has always stood by my side and supported me." She also thanked her father, sister and nephew, as well as her manager, coaches and church.
At the tender age of 46, Jeon was considering retirement. "I will decide whether to compete in the Paralympic Games in Paris after the 100-meter race," he said after the 200-meter final on Aug. 23, but the letter three days later solidified his decision.
"I was thinking about retiring after this competition, but with the encouragement and persuasion of those around me, I decided to give it one last go and try to run until next year's Paralympic Games in Paris," he said.
"Athletics gave me dreams and hope when I was struggling, lonely and frustrated because I couldn't speak and had a handicap. Athletics was my only way out, my friend, and I will say goodbye to it and to the Paris Paralympic Games. I would like to thank everyone who supported me once again," she concluded her tearful letter.
After suffering from severe puberty as a child and believing he would "only live to be 20," he found hope in athletics and is now a "living legend" in Para athletics.
Since making his international debut at the 2008 Paralympic Games, Jeon has made history by winning two silver medals at the London 2012 Paralympic Games and one silver medal at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games. At the 2014 Incheon Para-Asian Games, he wrote a letter on his foot saying that he would compete until 2018, but he never gave up and now has his sights set on the Paris Paralympics. Jeon's athletic journey is far from over. 스포츠토토맨
Jeon finished second in the women's T36 100m final with a time of 15.26 seconds on Saturday at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Main Stadium in Hangzhou, China. She finished 0.7 seconds behind winner Xu Yiting (CHN) to take the silver medal.
Jeon had the slowest start among the seven competitors. However, she picked up her pace and passed the rest of the field to finish second.
This is the second individual medal for Jeon, who also finished second in the women's T36 200m final on the 23rd to win the first medal for Team Korea at the Games.
Jeon has earned the nickname "Smile Racer" for always smiling after a race, even when it's hard, but on this day, he burst into tears after the race.
As he sat down and sobbed, he pulled out his smartphone and read a letter he had prepared to the press.
Jeon Min-jae (center) of South Korea reacts during the women's T36 100m final at the Hangzhou 2022 ParaAsian Games on Saturday.
Jeon Min-jae, who suffered from an unexplained encephalitis at the age of five that left her unable to pronounce words properly, wrote a letter to her parents, pressing each letter firmly against the screen of her smartphone, despite the fact that her hands were severely distorted, making it difficult for her to write.
'Hello, I'm Minjae Jeon, a track and field athlete,' he began, 'I was frustrated and disappointed because my physique was much lower than other athletes, and I was constantly being beaten by younger athletes, while my record was stagnant and I was constantly being pushed out of the rankings.
However, he added, "I had my own goals, so I kept practicing hard and breathlessly every day to the best of my ability, and as a result, I am so grateful and happy to have this medal around my neck.
Since 2020, Jeon's mother, Han Jae-young, has been helping him with his life and training. He said, "My mom is also elderly, so it must be hard for her, but I feel like she's struggling because of me, so I'm always grateful and sorry. I want to give the honor of this medal to my mom, who has always stood by my side and supported me." She also thanked her father, sister and nephew, as well as her manager, coaches and church.
At the tender age of 46, Jeon was considering retirement. "I will decide whether to compete in the Paralympic Games in Paris after the 100-meter race," he said after the 200-meter final on Aug. 23, but the letter three days later solidified his decision.
"I was thinking about retiring after this competition, but with the encouragement and persuasion of those around me, I decided to give it one last go and try to run until next year's Paralympic Games in Paris," he said.
"Athletics gave me dreams and hope when I was struggling, lonely and frustrated because I couldn't speak and had a handicap. Athletics was my only way out, my friend, and I will say goodbye to it and to the Paris Paralympic Games. I would like to thank everyone who supported me once again," she concluded her tearful letter.
After suffering from severe puberty as a child and believing he would "only live to be 20," he found hope in athletics and is now a "living legend" in Para athletics.
Since making his international debut at the 2008 Paralympic Games, Jeon has made history by winning two silver medals at the London 2012 Paralympic Games and one silver medal at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games. At the 2014 Incheon Para-Asian Games, he wrote a letter on his foot saying that he would compete until 2018, but he never gave up and now has his sights set on the Paris Paralympics. Jeon's athletic journey is far from over. 스포츠토토맨
Liu Zhong-il's bid for a fourth straight title as China emerges as a factor in Taiwan-Japan rivalry
South Korea's players including Kim Young-gyu celebrate after their 17-0 shutout win over Thailand during the baseball main event Group B match between South Korea and Thailand at the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games at the Shaoxing Baseball Sports and Culture Center near Hangzhou, China, on Oct. 3.
Ryu Joong-il's quest for a fourth straight Asian Games title has a new twist: China.
China stunned Japan 1-0 in the third game of Group A of the Baseball Round 1 at the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games on Wednesday at the Shaoxing Baseball and Softball Sports Center 2 in Shaoxing, China.
With the win, China, with three wins, moves to the top of Group A, while Japan, with a 2-1 record, advances to the Super Round in second place.
While most predicted a Japanese victory, the match took on a different tone. After scoring a combined 24 runs in the previous two games, Japan was unable to break through China's ironclad mound and managed just two hits in nine innings.
Chinese starter Wang Xiang shut down the Japanese bats with five scoreless innings, while the four bullpen members behind him combined for four scoreless innings to help secure the win. China only needed one run to win.
With the conclusion of the Group A schedule, the Super Round has also been finalized for Liu Zhong-il, who finished second in Group B. He will take on Japan on Friday before facing China on Saturday.
Kang Baek-ho celebrates with head coach Ryu Jung-il after scoring on a Thai fielding error with runners on first and second in the fourth inning of the baseball game between South Korea and Thailand during the baseball main event Group B match at the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games at the Shaoxing Baseball Sports and Cultural Center near Hangzhou, China, on Wednesday.
South Korea, looking to make up for its lack of international success with an Asian Games gold medal, has identified Chinese Taipei and Japan as targets to watch out for.
Chinese Taipei, the gold medal favorite, has assembled an elite team that includes players from the American minor leagues. Japan was also considered a formidable force in the tournament, despite fielding a team that was largely composed of social baseball players.
China was no slouch, either, as they brought in a number of players from the World Baseball Classic (WBC) earlier this year to help them win the Asian Games on home soil.
They took down underdogs Laos and the Philippines, but not Japan. Almost half of the players on the field against Japan were from the WBC. No easy feat.
Unexpectedly, China topped Group A, which changed Liu's math.
In this tournament, the head-to-head record of the first-round winners carries over into the Super Round. This means that Chinese Taipei, which beat Korea, and China, which beat Japan, will enter the Super Round with one win. South Korea and Japan, on the other hand, will enter the Super Round with one loss.
South Korea's head coach Ryu Jung-il celebrates with his players after their 17-0 cold open win over Thailand during the baseball main event Group B match between South Korea and Thailand at the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games at the Shaoxing Baseball Sports and Cultural Center near Hangzhou, China, on Oct. 3.
South Korea must beat Japan and China to reach the final. They will have to wait and see how the other teams fare.
Especially against China, they need to win big. Even if Korea catches both Japan and China in the Super Round, if China defeats Taiwan (assuming Taiwan wins against Japan), Korea, China, and Taiwan will be tied at 2-1, and the TQB (Team's Quality Balance) will be determined.
TQB is calculated by the formula (goals scored/offensive innings played)-(goals allowed/defensive innings played), and for Korea to finish above Taiwan and China, they would need to beat China in a blowout. They won't face Chinese Taipei again in the Super Round.
They must first beat both Japan and China. China's upset victory over Japan was the biggest factor in Ryu's mind.
Liu and his coaching staff reportedly watched the match between Japan and China on the third day. They need to prepare more thoroughly. 스포츠토토맨
Ryu Joong-il's quest for a fourth straight Asian Games title has a new twist: China.
China stunned Japan 1-0 in the third game of Group A of the Baseball Round 1 at the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games on Wednesday at the Shaoxing Baseball and Softball Sports Center 2 in Shaoxing, China.
With the win, China, with three wins, moves to the top of Group A, while Japan, with a 2-1 record, advances to the Super Round in second place.
While most predicted a Japanese victory, the match took on a different tone. After scoring a combined 24 runs in the previous two games, Japan was unable to break through China's ironclad mound and managed just two hits in nine innings.
Chinese starter Wang Xiang shut down the Japanese bats with five scoreless innings, while the four bullpen members behind him combined for four scoreless innings to help secure the win. China only needed one run to win.
With the conclusion of the Group A schedule, the Super Round has also been finalized for Liu Zhong-il, who finished second in Group B. He will take on Japan on Friday before facing China on Saturday.
Kang Baek-ho celebrates with head coach Ryu Jung-il after scoring on a Thai fielding error with runners on first and second in the fourth inning of the baseball game between South Korea and Thailand during the baseball main event Group B match at the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games at the Shaoxing Baseball Sports and Cultural Center near Hangzhou, China, on Wednesday.
South Korea, looking to make up for its lack of international success with an Asian Games gold medal, has identified Chinese Taipei and Japan as targets to watch out for.
Chinese Taipei, the gold medal favorite, has assembled an elite team that includes players from the American minor leagues. Japan was also considered a formidable force in the tournament, despite fielding a team that was largely composed of social baseball players.
China was no slouch, either, as they brought in a number of players from the World Baseball Classic (WBC) earlier this year to help them win the Asian Games on home soil.
They took down underdogs Laos and the Philippines, but not Japan. Almost half of the players on the field against Japan were from the WBC. No easy feat.
Unexpectedly, China topped Group A, which changed Liu's math.
In this tournament, the head-to-head record of the first-round winners carries over into the Super Round. This means that Chinese Taipei, which beat Korea, and China, which beat Japan, will enter the Super Round with one win. South Korea and Japan, on the other hand, will enter the Super Round with one loss.
South Korea's head coach Ryu Jung-il celebrates with his players after their 17-0 cold open win over Thailand during the baseball main event Group B match between South Korea and Thailand at the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games at the Shaoxing Baseball Sports and Cultural Center near Hangzhou, China, on Oct. 3.
South Korea must beat Japan and China to reach the final. They will have to wait and see how the other teams fare.
Especially against China, they need to win big. Even if Korea catches both Japan and China in the Super Round, if China defeats Taiwan (assuming Taiwan wins against Japan), Korea, China, and Taiwan will be tied at 2-1, and the TQB (Team's Quality Balance) will be determined.
TQB is calculated by the formula (goals scored/offensive innings played)-(goals allowed/defensive innings played), and for Korea to finish above Taiwan and China, they would need to beat China in a blowout. They won't face Chinese Taipei again in the Super Round.
They must first beat both Japan and China. China's upset victory over Japan was the biggest factor in Ryu's mind.
Liu and his coaching staff reportedly watched the match between Japan and China on the third day. They need to prepare more thoroughly. 스포츠토토맨
LG wins first regular season title in 29 years, advances to Korean Series [sports news]
2nd and 3rd place teams side by side in 'Magic Number 1'
Clinched the title on the bus on the way to Busan
1st place in the 3rd season after 1990-1994
Oh Ji-hwan "Do my best to win the championship"
Baseball team LG has punched its ticket to the Korean Series for the first time in 29 years, since 1994.
With a 5-4 win over visiting KT in Suwon on the 2nd, LG increased its magic number to 1. There were no games scheduled for the third day, but with both second-place KT and third-place NC losing on that day, the team clinched the regular season title regardless of the outcome of the remaining games. LG, which had 82 wins, 2 draws, and 51 losses (a winning percentage of 0.617) up to that point, could not overtake KT and NC in the standings even if it lost all of its remaining nine games.
The LG players received the news of their first-place finish while traveling to Busan on the team bus ahead of their games against Sajik Lotte on April 4 and 5. "The moment KT lost 1-3 to KIA in Suwon and our title was confirmed, the bus literally went crazy," said an LG team official. Prior to this, NC had already lost 7-9 to SSG in a visiting game in Munhak. LG will hold a championship celebration after the Sajik visit on April 4.
"Our biggest goal, the Korean Series, is still ahead of us," said LG coach Yeom Kyung-yeop, "and we will prepare well for it by organizing our rest and training plans so that we can smile until the end." Team captain Oh Ji-hwan, 33, also said, "Winning the regular season is daunting, but we won't be satisfied and will do our best until the end to win the overall title that everyone wants."
This is the third time that LG has finished first in the regular season, having done so in 1990 and 1994. In both seasons that LG won the regular season title, the team also finished on top of the Korean Series to win the combined title. In the 32 seasons of league-wide "cascading" postseason play, only five times (15.6%) has the regular season champion failed to win the Korean Series.
Including playoffs, it's been 21 years since LG reached the Korean Series since 2002. LG had to give up a game-winning home run to Samsung's Ma Hae-young (53) in Game 6 of the Korean Series to lose the championship in four games to two. Im Chan-kyu (31), a former LG Kids member who was moved to tears by the scene, is now the team's starting pitcher and will make his Korean Series debut. 스포츠토토맨
Clinched the title on the bus on the way to Busan
1st place in the 3rd season after 1990-1994
Oh Ji-hwan "Do my best to win the championship"
Baseball team LG has punched its ticket to the Korean Series for the first time in 29 years, since 1994.
With a 5-4 win over visiting KT in Suwon on the 2nd, LG increased its magic number to 1. There were no games scheduled for the third day, but with both second-place KT and third-place NC losing on that day, the team clinched the regular season title regardless of the outcome of the remaining games. LG, which had 82 wins, 2 draws, and 51 losses (a winning percentage of 0.617) up to that point, could not overtake KT and NC in the standings even if it lost all of its remaining nine games.
The LG players received the news of their first-place finish while traveling to Busan on the team bus ahead of their games against Sajik Lotte on April 4 and 5. "The moment KT lost 1-3 to KIA in Suwon and our title was confirmed, the bus literally went crazy," said an LG team official. Prior to this, NC had already lost 7-9 to SSG in a visiting game in Munhak. LG will hold a championship celebration after the Sajik visit on April 4.
"Our biggest goal, the Korean Series, is still ahead of us," said LG coach Yeom Kyung-yeop, "and we will prepare well for it by organizing our rest and training plans so that we can smile until the end." Team captain Oh Ji-hwan, 33, also said, "Winning the regular season is daunting, but we won't be satisfied and will do our best until the end to win the overall title that everyone wants."
This is the third time that LG has finished first in the regular season, having done so in 1990 and 1994. In both seasons that LG won the regular season title, the team also finished on top of the Korean Series to win the combined title. In the 32 seasons of league-wide "cascading" postseason play, only five times (15.6%) has the regular season champion failed to win the Korean Series.
Including playoffs, it's been 21 years since LG reached the Korean Series since 2002. LG had to give up a game-winning home run to Samsung's Ma Hae-young (53) in Game 6 of the Korean Series to lose the championship in four games to two. Im Chan-kyu (31), a former LG Kids member who was moved to tears by the scene, is now the team's starting pitcher and will make his Korean Series debut. 스포츠토토맨
Ulsan-Incheon-Jeonbuk-Pohang K League 4dragon, 'First Chuseok Festival' to be held in ACL [sports news]
From this season, the season will start in the fall and end in the spring.
Foreigner quota expanded to 5+1 home and away again
The East Asian group stage of the 2023-2024 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League (ACL) has begun. 토토사이트 The competition will feature four teams from the K League 1: Ulsan Hyundai, Incheon United, Jeonbuk Hyundai and Pohang Steelers.
The K League is the league with the most ACL winners among AFC member leagues, having won the tournament 12 times since its inception in 1967. In particular, K League teams have reached the ACL final twice in the last three years, with Ulsan winning in 2020 and Pohang runner-up in 2021.
The biggest change to this year's ACL is that it will be held as the Chuseok Festival, which begins in the fall and continues through the following spring. In addition, the quota for foreign players has been expanded from 3+1 to 5+1, and the group stage will be played in a home-and-away format again after being held in a neutral location last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The ACL East Asia Group Stage will be held over a period of three months, 스포츠토토 starting with the first round on December 19 and ending with the sixth round on December 13 (KST). At the end of the group stage, the top teams from each group (five from East Asia and five from West Asia) will automatically qualify for the Round of 16, while the top three teams from each group will advance to the Round of 16.
Four K League teams take their first steps into the 2023-2024 ACL
Group G champion Incheon and Group I champion Ulsan will play their first group games on Sept. 19, while Group F champion Jeonbuk and Group J champion Pohang will play on Sept. 20.
Incheon qualified for the inaugural ACL in 2022 by finishing fourth in the league, and advanced with a 3-1 playoff victory over Vietnam's Hai Phong FC on March 22.
Incheon's first opponent in the historic ACL is Yokohama F. Marinos. Yokohama comes into the ACL having won the J1 League title last year, and they are a formidable opponent as they currently sit in second place in the J1 League (15 wins, 6 draws, 6 losses).
Yokohama is currently the top scorer among the 18 teams in the J1 League with 50 goals in 27 games, while their leading goal scorer, Andelsson, is second in the league with 17 goals in 27 games. The match between the two teams will take place on Sept. 19 at Nissan Stadium.
Ulsan enters the ACL as last year's K League champions. Ulsan won the ACL title in 2020 and reached the ACL quarterfinals in 2021, but suffered a humiliating group stage exit last year.
This year, Ulsan's first opponent as they look to return to the top of Asia is BG Pathum United. Pathum advanced to the ACL after defeating China's Shanghai Haigang 3-2 in the playoffs and currently sit fifth in the Thai League 1.
The Goblins are a tough opponent, having reached the ACL Round of 16 in 2021 and the ACL Quarterfinals in 2022. The match between Ulsan and Fatum will take place on Nov. 19 at Munsu Soccer Stadium in Ulsan.
Defending FA Cup champions Jeonbuk will take on Kitsch SC in their first ACL group match. Kitsch SC is the league leader this year after winning the Hong Kong Premier League last year and features former Jeonbuk player Kim Shin-wook.
Kitchee also had a strong showing in the ACL last year, reaching the round of 16. The match between Jeonbuk and Kitchee will take place at Jeonju World Cup Stadium at 7 p.m. on Nov. 20.
Pohang, the furthest traveled of the four K League teams, will host Hanoi FC at 9 p.m. on Oct. 20 at Hangdeui Stadium. Hanoi FC won the Vietnamese V1 League last year, and while they are considered a step below the K-League teams in terms of strength, this is a match where Hanoi will be able to capitalize on their home advantage.
Pohang will be looking for a miracle in the ACL once again this year, having reached the ACL main stage for the first time in two years after finishing as ACL runners-up in 2021.
17 wins, 14 draws, and 9 losses in the first round of the ACL in the last 10 years
According to the Korea Professional Football Association, the governing body of the K League, the first-round record of K League teams in the ACL over the past 10 years, from 2013 to 2022, is 17 wins, 14 draws, and 9 losses in 40 games. That's a winning percentage of 42.5%.
Looking at each team's record, Jeonbuk has the highest winning percentage with five wins, three draws, and one loss in their last nine ACL first-leg matches. Ulsan followed with two wins in seven games and Pohang with one win in four games.
In addition, over the past decade, the most common opponents for K League teams in the first round have been Japanese J League teams, with a combined record of 4 wins, 6 draws, and 5 losses in 15 matches. 스포츠토토맨
Foreigner quota expanded to 5+1 home and away again
The East Asian group stage of the 2023-2024 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League (ACL) has begun. 토토사이트 The competition will feature four teams from the K League 1: Ulsan Hyundai, Incheon United, Jeonbuk Hyundai and Pohang Steelers.
The K League is the league with the most ACL winners among AFC member leagues, having won the tournament 12 times since its inception in 1967. In particular, K League teams have reached the ACL final twice in the last three years, with Ulsan winning in 2020 and Pohang runner-up in 2021.
The biggest change to this year's ACL is that it will be held as the Chuseok Festival, which begins in the fall and continues through the following spring. In addition, the quota for foreign players has been expanded from 3+1 to 5+1, and the group stage will be played in a home-and-away format again after being held in a neutral location last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The ACL East Asia Group Stage will be held over a period of three months, 스포츠토토 starting with the first round on December 19 and ending with the sixth round on December 13 (KST). At the end of the group stage, the top teams from each group (five from East Asia and five from West Asia) will automatically qualify for the Round of 16, while the top three teams from each group will advance to the Round of 16.
Four K League teams take their first steps into the 2023-2024 ACL
Group G champion Incheon and Group I champion Ulsan will play their first group games on Sept. 19, while Group F champion Jeonbuk and Group J champion Pohang will play on Sept. 20.
Incheon qualified for the inaugural ACL in 2022 by finishing fourth in the league, and advanced with a 3-1 playoff victory over Vietnam's Hai Phong FC on March 22.
Incheon's first opponent in the historic ACL is Yokohama F. Marinos. Yokohama comes into the ACL having won the J1 League title last year, and they are a formidable opponent as they currently sit in second place in the J1 League (15 wins, 6 draws, 6 losses).
Yokohama is currently the top scorer among the 18 teams in the J1 League with 50 goals in 27 games, while their leading goal scorer, Andelsson, is second in the league with 17 goals in 27 games. The match between the two teams will take place on Sept. 19 at Nissan Stadium.
Ulsan enters the ACL as last year's K League champions. Ulsan won the ACL title in 2020 and reached the ACL quarterfinals in 2021, but suffered a humiliating group stage exit last year.
This year, Ulsan's first opponent as they look to return to the top of Asia is BG Pathum United. Pathum advanced to the ACL after defeating China's Shanghai Haigang 3-2 in the playoffs and currently sit fifth in the Thai League 1.
The Goblins are a tough opponent, having reached the ACL Round of 16 in 2021 and the ACL Quarterfinals in 2022. The match between Ulsan and Fatum will take place on Nov. 19 at Munsu Soccer Stadium in Ulsan.
Defending FA Cup champions Jeonbuk will take on Kitsch SC in their first ACL group match. Kitsch SC is the league leader this year after winning the Hong Kong Premier League last year and features former Jeonbuk player Kim Shin-wook.
Kitchee also had a strong showing in the ACL last year, reaching the round of 16. The match between Jeonbuk and Kitchee will take place at Jeonju World Cup Stadium at 7 p.m. on Nov. 20.
Pohang, the furthest traveled of the four K League teams, will host Hanoi FC at 9 p.m. on Oct. 20 at Hangdeui Stadium. Hanoi FC won the Vietnamese V1 League last year, and while they are considered a step below the K-League teams in terms of strength, this is a match where Hanoi will be able to capitalize on their home advantage.
Pohang will be looking for a miracle in the ACL once again this year, having reached the ACL main stage for the first time in two years after finishing as ACL runners-up in 2021.
17 wins, 14 draws, and 9 losses in the first round of the ACL in the last 10 years
According to the Korea Professional Football Association, the governing body of the K League, the first-round record of K League teams in the ACL over the past 10 years, from 2013 to 2022, is 17 wins, 14 draws, and 9 losses in 40 games. That's a winning percentage of 42.5%.
Looking at each team's record, Jeonbuk has the highest winning percentage with five wins, three draws, and one loss in their last nine ACL first-leg matches. Ulsan followed with two wins in seven games and Pohang with one win in four games.
In addition, over the past decade, the most common opponents for K League teams in the first round have been Japanese J League teams, with a combined record of 4 wins, 6 draws, and 5 losses in 15 matches. 스포츠토토맨
High jumper Woo Sang-hyuk 'returns to gold' after Diamond League Final win
South Korea's first ever final appearance and win 'makes history'
Hangzhou AG's first gold medal in the high jump in 21 years
Woo Sang-hyuk (27-Yongin City Hall), the first South Korean to win the World Athletics Federation Diamond League Final, 토토사이트 has returned home with gold.
Woo returned home through Incheon International Airport Terminal 2 on the afternoon of the 19th.
Woo won the men's high jump at the 2023 World Athletics Federation Diamond League Finals at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, USA, on July 17 by clearing 2.35 meters.
In the third period, Woo roared after clearing 2.35 meters, equaling the outdoor Korean record he set at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics (fourth) and 2022 World Championships in Eugene (second).
Second-placed Norbert Kowielski (POL) and third-placed Jubon Harrison (USA) are both at 2m33.
Woo became the first Korean athlete to reach the Diamond League Final, and he also made history with his first win. Last year, he missed out due to lacking one ranking point.
The Diamond League Finals is the second most important event for track and field athletes after the Olympics and World Championships.
Woo also took home $30,000 (approximately $40,000) in prize money.
This year's final was missing world champion Mutaz Essa Barshim (Qatar) and world champion Jean-Marco Tambari (Italy), who won the Budapest World Championships in August.
However, there was a strong field of competitors, including Harrison, 스포츠토토 who has won three individual Diamond League events this year.
In particular, Woo Sang-hyuk, who finished sixth in Budapest, made up for his disappointment by winning the final. At the same time, he also revealed his prospects of winning the upcoming 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games.
With his win, Woo also passed the Paris 2024 Olympic standard.
The standard for the Paris Olympics is 2m33, with a qualifying period of July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. With this victory, Woo has effectively secured his place at the Paris Olympics.
Woo will now turn his attention to the Hangzhou Asian Games.
After a final warm-up at the Jincheon Athletes' Village, Woo will depart for Hangzhou, China, on the 27th.
Woo won a silver medal in the high jump at the 2018 Jakarta-Palembang Asian Games and will be looking for his first gold medal.
If Woo stands atop the podium, he will become the first Korean to win gold in the high jump at an Asian Games in 21 years, since Lee Jin-taek in Busan in 2002.
The high jump final will be held on October 4. 스포츠토토맨
Hangzhou AG's first gold medal in the high jump in 21 years
Woo Sang-hyuk (27-Yongin City Hall), the first South Korean to win the World Athletics Federation Diamond League Final, 토토사이트 has returned home with gold.
Woo returned home through Incheon International Airport Terminal 2 on the afternoon of the 19th.
Woo won the men's high jump at the 2023 World Athletics Federation Diamond League Finals at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, USA, on July 17 by clearing 2.35 meters.
In the third period, Woo roared after clearing 2.35 meters, equaling the outdoor Korean record he set at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics (fourth) and 2022 World Championships in Eugene (second).
Second-placed Norbert Kowielski (POL) and third-placed Jubon Harrison (USA) are both at 2m33.
Woo became the first Korean athlete to reach the Diamond League Final, and he also made history with his first win. Last year, he missed out due to lacking one ranking point.
The Diamond League Finals is the second most important event for track and field athletes after the Olympics and World Championships.
Woo also took home $30,000 (approximately $40,000) in prize money.
This year's final was missing world champion Mutaz Essa Barshim (Qatar) and world champion Jean-Marco Tambari (Italy), who won the Budapest World Championships in August.
However, there was a strong field of competitors, including Harrison, 스포츠토토 who has won three individual Diamond League events this year.
In particular, Woo Sang-hyuk, who finished sixth in Budapest, made up for his disappointment by winning the final. At the same time, he also revealed his prospects of winning the upcoming 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games.
With his win, Woo also passed the Paris 2024 Olympic standard.
The standard for the Paris Olympics is 2m33, with a qualifying period of July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. With this victory, Woo has effectively secured his place at the Paris Olympics.
Woo will now turn his attention to the Hangzhou Asian Games.
After a final warm-up at the Jincheon Athletes' Village, Woo will depart for Hangzhou, China, on the 27th.
Woo won a silver medal in the high jump at the 2018 Jakarta-Palembang Asian Games and will be looking for his first gold medal.
If Woo stands atop the podium, he will become the first Korean to win gold in the high jump at an Asian Games in 21 years, since Lee Jin-taek in Busan in 2002.
The high jump final will be held on October 4. 스포츠토토맨
Doosan coach Lee Seung-yup "We will be stronger if we win against Pedi" [sports news]
"With 22 games to go, we need our pitchers to step it up."
Doosan Bears manager Lee Seung-yeop is determined to make his team stronger by 토토사이트 defeating Triple Crown hopeful Eric Peddy (NC Dinos).
Doosan will host the NC Dinos at 6:30 p.m. on April 19 at Jamsil Stadium.
With Pajuk's seven-game winning streak, fourth-place Doosan (64 wins, 1 draw, 57 losses) has narrowed the gap on third-place NC Dinos (65 wins, 2 draws, 53 losses) to 2.5 games. The gap to fifth-place KIA (60 wins, 2 draws, 57 losses) is also two games.
Having won a franchise-record 11 straight games this year, Doosan will look to break the record once again.
Doosan will start veteran pitcher Jang Won-jun. 스포츠토토 With homegrown ace Kwak Bin out for the Hangzhou Asian Games, Doosan plans to utilize Choi Seung-yong, Kim Dong-joo, and Choi Won-jun alongside Jang.
Manager Lee Seung-yup said, "Kim Dong-ju will start against Samsung this Friday (22nd). Choi Won-jun might pitch today as a 1+1 after Jang Won-jun. We'll decide based on the game situation. Alcantara will pitch against NC on the 23rd. We haven't decided who will start on the 24th."
"I feel like Young-ha has settled down a little bit," he said of the bullpen pitcher who showed good stuff the day before. With Park Chi-guk out, pitchers like Kim Kang-ryul and Choi Ji-gang have been doing a good job. With 22 games left, I hope the pitchers will show more strength."
Doosan will face Pedi, the best pitcher in the KBO this year. Pedi leads the league in wins (18), ERA (2.21), and strikeouts (169) this year.
"I've been trying to avoid him," Lee said, "but I'm facing him twice today and Sunday. It would be nice to avoid him, but I think we can be stronger if we face him and win. We don't know the outcome, but we will try not to lose." 스포츠토토맨
Doosan Bears manager Lee Seung-yeop is determined to make his team stronger by 토토사이트 defeating Triple Crown hopeful Eric Peddy (NC Dinos).
Doosan will host the NC Dinos at 6:30 p.m. on April 19 at Jamsil Stadium.
With Pajuk's seven-game winning streak, fourth-place Doosan (64 wins, 1 draw, 57 losses) has narrowed the gap on third-place NC Dinos (65 wins, 2 draws, 53 losses) to 2.5 games. The gap to fifth-place KIA (60 wins, 2 draws, 57 losses) is also two games.
Having won a franchise-record 11 straight games this year, Doosan will look to break the record once again.
Doosan will start veteran pitcher Jang Won-jun. 스포츠토토 With homegrown ace Kwak Bin out for the Hangzhou Asian Games, Doosan plans to utilize Choi Seung-yong, Kim Dong-joo, and Choi Won-jun alongside Jang.
Manager Lee Seung-yup said, "Kim Dong-ju will start against Samsung this Friday (22nd). Choi Won-jun might pitch today as a 1+1 after Jang Won-jun. We'll decide based on the game situation. Alcantara will pitch against NC on the 23rd. We haven't decided who will start on the 24th."
"I feel like Young-ha has settled down a little bit," he said of the bullpen pitcher who showed good stuff the day before. With Park Chi-guk out, pitchers like Kim Kang-ryul and Choi Ji-gang have been doing a good job. With 22 games left, I hope the pitchers will show more strength."
Doosan will face Pedi, the best pitcher in the KBO this year. Pedi leads the league in wins (18), ERA (2.21), and strikeouts (169) this year.
"I've been trying to avoid him," Lee said, "but I'm facing him twice today and Sunday. It would be nice to avoid him, but I think we can be stronger if we face him and win. We don't know the outcome, but we will try not to lose." 스포츠토토맨
'In 109 days Scramble' Gu Changmo 2 innings 145 km "I'm not worried about my body" [sports news]
"I like the overall feel" Hangzhou AG 'green light'
Koo Chang-mo (27), a member of the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games baseball team, 토토사이트 has made a rehabilitation appearance.
According to the NC organization on Monday, Koo pitched two innings of one-hit ball with two strikeouts in a Futures League (second team) game against the KT Wiz in Iksan, Jeollabuk-do. He threw 27 pitches, with his fastball topping out at 145 kilometers per hour.
On this day, Koo made his first appearance in 109 days. On June 2, 스포츠토토 he was removed from the game against the LG Twins in Jamsil after throwing just five pitches due to discomfort in his left arm. He hasn't taken the mound since.
After his rehabilitation appearance, Koo Chang-mo said, "I'm glad that I finished the inning cleanly without worrying about my body. It's been a long time since I've pitched in an official game, and I felt good overall."
He threw 20 fastballs out of 27 pitches. He threw five sliders and two forkballs. "My fastball was good and I didn't throw a lot of changeups, but I was satisfied," said Koo. "I was nervous on the mound, but I was able to finish well with a good lead from my catcher, Choi Sung-seok."
A wild-card selection to the Asian Games baseball team, Koo Chang-mo could be the ace in the hole. In 2020, he went 9-0 with a 1.74 ERA in 15 appearances before suffering a left arm injury, and last season he was 11-5 with a 2.10 ERA. This year, he has pitched 47 innings in nine games, going 1-3 with a 3.26 ERA. 스포츠토토맨
Koo Chang-mo (27), a member of the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games baseball team, 토토사이트 has made a rehabilitation appearance.
According to the NC organization on Monday, Koo pitched two innings of one-hit ball with two strikeouts in a Futures League (second team) game against the KT Wiz in Iksan, Jeollabuk-do. He threw 27 pitches, with his fastball topping out at 145 kilometers per hour.
On this day, Koo made his first appearance in 109 days. On June 2, 스포츠토토 he was removed from the game against the LG Twins in Jamsil after throwing just five pitches due to discomfort in his left arm. He hasn't taken the mound since.
After his rehabilitation appearance, Koo Chang-mo said, "I'm glad that I finished the inning cleanly without worrying about my body. It's been a long time since I've pitched in an official game, and I felt good overall."
He threw 20 fastballs out of 27 pitches. He threw five sliders and two forkballs. "My fastball was good and I didn't throw a lot of changeups, but I was satisfied," said Koo. "I was nervous on the mound, but I was able to finish well with a good lead from my catcher, Choi Sung-seok."
A wild-card selection to the Asian Games baseball team, Koo Chang-mo could be the ace in the hole. In 2020, he went 9-0 with a 1.74 ERA in 15 appearances before suffering a left arm injury, and last season he was 11-5 with a 2.10 ERA. This year, he has pitched 47 innings in nine games, going 1-3 with a 3.26 ERA. 스포츠토토맨
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