WBC

South Korea's World Baseball Classic run ended with a 10-0 loss to the Dominican Republic in the quarterfinals in Miami. Pitching struggles and a silent offense contributed to the defeat, as starter Ryu Hyun-jin announced his retirement from international play.

11. marts 2026 Rapporteret af AI

Samurai Japan, which advanced to the final eight of the World Baseball Classic, held its first practice in Miami on March 12. The team arrived in the city that morning, with players including Shohei Ohtani participating in a voluntary session. Japan aims for a second consecutive title and will face Venezuela in the quarterfinals on Saturday (Sunday Japan time).

Manager Ryu Ji-hyun's South Korean team starts its World Baseball Classic Pool C schedule against Czechia in Tokyo, pursuing a quarterfinal berth for the first time in 17 years since reaching the 2009 final. The squad relies on young sluggers and experienced hitters to overcome past early exits.

17. februar 2026 Rapporteret af AI

Riley O'Brien, a half-Korean reliever for the St. Louis Cardinals set to pitch for South Korea at the World Baseball Classic (WBC), has sustained a calf injury. The 31-year-old was named the team's closer. This marks another setback for South Korea's pitching staff.

South Korea rallied in the bottom of the ninth to tie Japan 7-7 in their second exhibition baseball game at Tokyo Dome on November 16. The bullpen's control issues persisted from the previous day's loss, but a dramatic solo home run salvaged the tie. The games, hosted by the KBO, aim to prepare young players for international rules ahead of the World Baseball Classic.

11. november 2025 Rapporteret af AI

Mauricio Sulaimán, president of the World Boxing Council, emphasized that the safety of female boxers is the organization's top priority. Facing criticism for keeping rounds at two minutes in women's boxing, Sulaimán justified the decision with medical evidence. He revealed that women have an 80% higher susceptibility to cerebral contusions.