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Venezuela rallies past Italy to reach first World Baseball Classic final
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Venezuela overcame an early 2-1 deficit to defeat Italy 4-2 in the World Baseball Classic semifinals on Monday night, advancing to the finals for the first time in tournament history after previously eliminating Japan. A three-run seventh inning sparked by Ronald Acuña Jr. proved decisive, setting up a championship matchup against Team USA on Tuesday.
Bokseren Agit Kabayel fra Bochum har modtaget WBC-verdensmestertitlen i sværvægt. Han er den første tyske mester siden Max Schmeling i 1932.
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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.
The 2026 World Baseball Classic begins on March 5, with Japan's Samurai Japan aiming for a second straight title. While Netflix's exclusive streaming has raised concerns over accessibility, the team boasts a powerful lineup and pitching staff as a top favorite.
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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.
The World Boxing Council (WBC) and Iztapalapa Municipality announced the 'Verde y Oro por el Bienestar Animal' tournament, an event blending youth boxing development with animal welfare promotion. The launch took place during the first 'Martes de Café' of 2026, spotlighting Iztapalapa's role in Mexican boxing. The tournament aims to foster discipline and opportunities for young athletes.
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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.
Samurai Japan holds first practice in Miami ahead of Venezuela quarterfinal
onsdag d. 11. marts 2026, 08.13Samurai Japan defeats Czech Republic 9-0 to top Pool C
lørdag d. 7. marts 2026, 22.16South Korea falls to Chinese Taipei in extra innings at WBC
fredag d. 6. marts 2026, 22.08South Korea manager downplays Japan game in WBC
fredag d. 6. marts 2026, 20.05Japan manager Ibata eyes South Korea win via 'connected baseball'
tirsdag d. 17. februar 2026, 11.28Cardinals reliever O'Brien sustains calf injury ahead of WBC for South Korea
lørdag d. 17. januar 2026, 01.24Samurai Japan adds Sugano, 10 others to 2026 WBC roster
mandag d. 12. januar 2026, 09.38Samsung Lions' Panamanian pitcher Jurado to compete at World Baseball Classic
lørdag d. 10. januar 2026, 07.29Agit Kabayel knockouter Knyba og forsvarer interimtitel
torsdag d. 8. januar 2026, 09.37South Korea's WBC team heads to Saipan camp