Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning South Korea across Baseball, Soccer, Basketball.
The upcoming quarter‑finals on September 8‑9 will see Hungary take on Japan while Germany hosts Korea, with each game carrying major implications for the road to the championship.
At 21, Yang Hansen is reshaping expectations for Asian talent in the NBA, guided by NBA legends and focused on leading Team China to renewed success
A look at the weekend’s key performances, from complete‑game victories to crafty baserunning, ahead of the championship games.
Despite the 2026 revival of the women’s professional league, only eleven elite female youth players are registered, and girls often drop out of baseball due to the absence of girls‑only school teams. Experts propose expanding national competitions to fund regional clubs, creating a pipeline that can sustain the sport’s growth.
After retiring from MLB in 2019, Yasiel Puig continues to dominate the Canadian Baseball League, where he recently shattered the single‑season home run record while playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Two Paichai High School baseball players resigned following public backlash over chants that ridiculed a Starbucks Korea promotion, prompting a swift response from the Korea Baseball Softball Association and reigniting debate over the intersection of sports, commerce, and historical memory.
The newest edition of EA Sports FC 27 highlights how players with European club experience are reshaping MLS ratings, with Lionel Messi topping the list.
World Baseball Network’s redesign of WorldBaseball.com expands coverage of emerging baseball markets, introduces interactive tools for fans and offers new opportunities for brands and partners.
Former MLB infielder Xavier Scruggs enters *The Traitors: New Blood* after a career spanning the St. Louis Cardinals, Miami Marlins, NC Dinos and international play, now working as an ESPN analyst, SiriusXM co‑host, and founder of Xtraordinary Athletes, while married to Jessica Scruggs and father of three.
The 2026 Little League Baseball World Series opened on August 19, featuring teams from across the globe, including a much‑anticipated return by Boerne Little League from West Texas and a full slate of U.S. regional champions.
Manchester City’s 3‑0 defeat to Arsenal in the Community Shield highlights critical midfield vulnerabilities and the challenges faced by new manager Enzo Maresca as he seeks to reshape the squad.
Rui Hachimura reaffirms his ambition to compete in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, detailing his return to the Japanese national squad under new coach Dai Oketani and the upcoming friendlies and qualifiers.
The latest window of the Asian qualifiers for the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup produced a cascade of record‑setting scores, surprising defeats and historic victories that are reshaping the regional basketball landscape.
Twelve coaches from Europe, Asia and Oceania joined the 2026 USA Hockey Boys National 15 Player Development Camp, sharing insights and fostering cross‑cultural growth.
The Korea Football Association (KFA) has acknowledged a historic controversy in which staff allegedly paid for sexual entertainment for foreign referees, falsified expense reports, and triggered a chain of resignations and police investigations.
A look at pitcher Owen White’s steady performance, injury recovery, and role in the Hanwha Eagles’ rotation during the KBO’s recent heat break.
The Women's Pro Baseball League (WPBL) is set to launch in 2026, reviving professional women's baseball with affordable tickets, player benefits and a neutral venue in Springfield, Illinois.
The 3‑1 win in Seoul drew 50,000 fans and a high‑profile transfer, but the match also underscored deep‑seated scandals within the Korea Football Association.
Apple is rolling out an immersive baseball broadcast on its Vision Pro headset, featuring 8K 3D video, Spatial Audio and unique camera angles for the Red Sox vs. Yankees opener, while expanding the experience across its sports lineup.
Apple and Major League Baseball announced a partnership to stream four games in immersive video on Vision Pro, offering fans a 3D, 8K experience with unique camera angles, exclusive commentary, and spatial audio across multiple global markets.
Starting August 28, Apple Vision Pro users will experience a groundbreaking baseball broadcast that blends 3D video, ambisonic audio and tailored commentary, rolling out weekly across several countries.
A police probe into the hiring of former captain Hong Myung‑bo as South Korea’s national team coach has reignited after the country’s 2026 World Cup group‑stage elimination, raising questions about improper influence in the selection process.
The Korea Football Association (KFA) has publicly apologized for allegations that foreign referees received sexual services during visits to South Korea between 2011 and 2012, while a separate investigation into the appointment of Hong Myung‑bo as national team coach reveals procedural breaches. The twin controversies emerge against the backdrop of a disappointing 2026 World Cup campaign, intensifying scrutiny of the federation’s governance.
The Women's Professional Baseball League opened its inaugural season in Springfield, Illinois, showcasing a blend of historic tribute, emerging talent, and community enthusiasm.