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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.
Bochum boxer Agit Kabayel has received the WBC heavyweight world title. He is the first German champion since Max Schmeling in 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.
Il World Boxing Council (WBC) e il Municipio di Iztapalapa hanno annunciato il torneo 'Verde y Oro por el Bienestar Animal', un evento che unisce lo sviluppo della boxe giovanile alla promozione del benessere animale. Il lancio si è tenuto durante il primo 'Martes de Café' del 2026, evidenziando il ruolo di Iztapalapa nel pugilato messicano. Il torneo mira a favorire disciplina e opportunità per i giovani atleti.
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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
11 marzo 2026 08:13Samurai Japan defeats Czech Republic 9-0 to top Pool C
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17 gennaio 2026 01:24Samurai Japan adds Sugano, 10 others to 2026 WBC roster
12 gennaio 2026 09:38Samsung Lions' Panamanian pitcher Jurado to compete at World Baseball Classic
10 gennaio 2026 07:29Agit Kabayel knocks out Knyba and defends interim title
08 gennaio 2026 09:37South Korea's WBC team heads to Saipan camp