With grace and power, world champion Kim Yu-na commands spotlight as Skate America begins
South Korea’s Kim Yu-na stars at Skate America South Korea’s Bo Bae Song wins Mizuno Classic for first LPGA Tour title
Bo Bae Song wins Mizuno Classic SHIMA, Japan — South Korea’s Bo Bae Song won the Mizuno Classic on Sunday for her first LPGA Tour title, closing with a 4-under 68 for a three-stroke victory over top-ranked Lorena Ochoa, Brittany Lang and Hee Young Park. Prakash, Purav bow out of Korea ATP ChallengerCHUNCHEON - Indian challenge in the $100,000 Flea Market Cup ATP Challenger came to an end here Friday with both Prakash Amritraj and Purav Raja bowing out of the singles and the doubles event. Defending champion Jiyai Shin tops field in LPGA Tour’s Mizuno Classic
Shin set for Mizuno Classic title defense SHIMA, Japan — Jiyai Shin wrapped up the LPGA Tour’s rookie of the year award last week. The 21-year-old South Korean star has her eye on player of the year honors this week in her Mizuno Classic title defense Prakash in Korea ATP quartersCHUNCHEON - India’s Prakash Amritraj entered the $100,000 Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) quarter-finals here Wednesday. Choi outduels Hjorth, Tseng for her second career LPGA victory in South Korea
Choi picks up 2nd win at Hana Bank KOLON INCHEON, South Korea — Na Yeon Choi made birdie at the last hole for a 5-under 67 on Sunday, giving her a one-shot victory over Maria Hjorth and Yani Tseng at the Hana Bank KOLON Championships. Choi, Tseng lead after 2nd round of KOLON Championship
Choi, Tseng lead after 2nd round in South Korea Anna Grzebien, Meaghan Francella share KOLON Championships lead after 1st round
Grzebien, Francella lead at KOLON Championshp Evangelist Billy Graham’s son ends trip to North Korea where he delivered aidSEOUL, South Korea — North Korea’s state media says that the son of evangelist Billy Graham has left the North after a three-day trip. US evangelist Billy Graham’s son visits North Korea to deliver aid
Rev. Moon turning control of Unification Church over to his 3 sonsSEOUL, South Korea — The Rev. Sun Myung Moon, now approaching 90 and still one of the world’s most controversial religious figures, is handing over day-to-day control of his Unification Church to three U.S.-educated sons. Japan’s Date Krumm becomes oldest WTA Tour winner since Billie Jean King in 1983SEOUL, South Korea — Japan’s Kimiko Date Krumm is the oldest winner of a WTA Tour tournament in 26 years, having beaten second-seeded Anabel Medina Garrigues of Spain 6-3, 6-3 to claim the Korea Open title. Tyson Gay runs 9.94 seconds to beat Asafa Powell at South Korea meetDAEGU, South Korea — American sprinter Tyson Gay won the 100 meters, edging Jamaican Asafa Powell at the Daegu Pre-Championships Meet. Defending champion Kirilenko, top-seeded Hantuchova advance to quarterfinals at Korea OpenSEOUL, South Korea — Defending champion Maria Kirilenko of Russia advanced to the Korea Open quarterfinals on Thursday by beating Francesca Schiavone, who retired with an injury early in the second set. Australia’s Michael Wright, 4 locals share lead after shooting 67 in first round of Korea OpenSEOUL, South Korea — Australia’s Michael Wright and four South Koreans each shot a 67 for a share of the lead after Thursday’s opening round of the Korea Open. Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt pulls out of South Korean competition, says he’s too tiredSEOUL, South Korea — Usain Bolt has pulled out of a meet this month in South Korea because of fatigue. International ‘Culture Olympics’ open on South Korean island of JejuSEOUL, South Korea — Performers from around the world have gathered on the South Korean island of Jeju for this week’s international Delphic Games, popularly known as the “Culture Olympics.” Report: South Korea pushes for joint World Cup fan group with North KoreaSEOUL, South Korea — South Korea is backing the creation of a joint fan group to support its team and North Korea at next year’s World Cup. Y.E. Yang’s stirring PGA Championship win inspires Asian golfers around the worldLOS ANGELES — The morning after Y.E. Yang became the first Asian golfer to win a major championship, Peter Cho was too excited to go to work. From rags to riches: Farmer’s son is PGA champ and pride of South KoreaJEJU, South Korea — Y.E. Yang was already 19 when he first picked up an iron at the country club where he had a low-wage job shagging golf balls. He practiced late into the night after the paying customers had gone until he became good enough to turn pro. Yang’s major victory over Woods could inspire hope across AsiaCHASKA, Minn. — For years, Asian countries could only boast about growth and potential in men’s golf. Success was measured by a half-dozen players who had cracked the top 50 in the world rankings over the last decade. Journeyman Y.E. Yang stuns Tiger Woods at PGA Championship to become 1st Asian to win majorCHASKA, Minn. — Knowing his last remaining challenger was about to make birdie, he chipped in from 60 feet for an eagle. The crowd roared, and he responded with a scream and a fist pump. Fans in golf-crazy South Korea celebrate Yang’s historic PGA Championships win over WoodsSEOUL, South Korea — Fans in golf-crazy South Korea are celebrating Yang Yong-eun’s historic PGA Championships win over Tiger Woods. Talented Asian players suddenly in big demand from European soccer clubsSEOUL, South Korea — Manchester United has a not-so-secret weapon to win over fans in its preseason tour of Asia — the continent’s star, Park Ji-sung. Futures Tour player Jean Reynolds is an unlikely U.S. Women’s Open challengerBETHLEHEM, Pa. — Not that long ago, Jean Reynolds grew tired of golf. Now, she’s looking forward to the pressure of the back nine in the final round of the U.S. Women’s Open. Cristie Kerr takes 2-stroke lead at U.S. Women’s Open in search of second titleBETHLEHEM, Pa. — Cristie Kerr is feeling a sense of calm only a former U.S. Women’s Open champion could understand. Armed with the knowledge of what it takes to win the championship, the 2007 winner is set to make a push for another title. Futures Tour player Reynolds is an unlikely Women’s Open challengerBETHLEHEM, Pa. — Not that long ago, Jean Reynolds grew tired of golf. Now, she’s looking forward to the pressure of the back nine in the final round of the U.S. Women’s Open. Choi struggles in second round; Ochoa, Kerr among late starters at US Women’s OpenBETHLEHEM, Pa. — Na Yeon Choi of South Korea has dropped from the lead at the U.S. Women’s Open, leaving late starters Lorena Ochoa, Cristie Kerr and Jean Reynolds atop the leaderboard early in the second round. Na Yeon Choi of South Korea opens with 3-under 68 for 1-stroke lead at US Women’s OpenBETHLEHEM, Pa. — The U.S. Women’s Open has the makings of a thrilling drama — even if an LPGA Tour hierarchy controversy keeps intruding. Economy taking toll on LPGA Tour events in Hawaii, nationwideHONOLULU — Michelle Wie’s home state, which promotes itself as a golfer’s paradise with year-round sunny weather, has bid aloha to the LPGA Tour — for now. Iran soccer players may be quitting team after backing oppositionCAIRO — Several Tehran papers have reported that some Iranian soccer players are retiring from the national team, fueling speculation the departure was related to green bands the players wore in support of the country’s opposition movement. North Korean soccer team gets rapturous official welcome after World Cup qualificationSEOUL, South Korea — North Korea’s soccer team returned home to a rapturous official welcome on Saturday after having qualified for the World Cup for the first time since its memorable 1966 campaign. Australian lacrosse team quarantined in SKorean hotel over swine flu fearsSEOUL, South Korea — An Australian lacrosse team was placed under quarantine in South Korea after a player tested positive for swine flu, jeopardizing its chances of playing in an international tournament here this week, officials said Sunday. Australian lacrosse team quarantined in SKorea after player found with swine fluSEOUL, South Korea — An Australian lacrosse team has been quarantined in South Korea after a player tested positive for swine flu, an official said Sunday. Obituaries in the news
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