I’m coming, MLB… The ‘signature finish’ to a big league career

Korean professional baseball pitcher Ko Woo-seok (26-LG) is set to join the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball (MLB). On the 3rd, local media in the United States reported that “Ko Woo-seok’s contract with the Padres is imminent,” and his team LG said, “He recently received a signing offer from an MLB club, and we decided to respect his wishes and send him to that club.” He traveled to the United States on the same day to complete the contract process, including medical tests.

If he ultimately signs the contract, he will become the fourth Korean pitcher to go directly from the Korean Baseball Organization (KBO) to the major leagues. Previously, Ryu Hyun-jin (2013-LA Dodgers), Kim Kwang-hyun (2020-St. Louis Cardinals), and Yang Hyun-jong (2021-Texas Rangers) reached the MLB through the posting system and free agency.

After winning the Korean Series with his team LG last year, Go Woo-seok was subjected to a background check by Major League Baseball and expressed his desire to play in the United States. At the time, there were reports of teams interested in him, but there was no word on whether he was close to a deal. Then, a day before the deadline (7 a.m. ET on April 4), news broke that he had reached an agreement with the Padres, and it all went smoothly until the team cleared him to leave the country.

Go made his professional debut with the LG in 2017, amassing 139 career saves through last year. He took over the closer’s role in 2019 and became the youngest player in KBO history to record 30 saves that year (21 years, 1 month, 7 days), and won the league’s saves title in 2022 with 42 saves. A “fireballer” who overwhelms opposing batters with his fastball in the mid-to-high 150 kilometers per hour. However, he struggled in 2023, suffering his most losses (8) and fewest saves (15) since his debut.

The terms of the contract agreed upon by Go and the Padres have not yet been disclosed. LG initially made it clear that it would not “give him away cheaply” while allowing him to post, and the tacit ceiling between him and the club was reportedly around $7 million over two years. However, the Padres reportedly offered 2+1 years, and the total amount was far below the threshold set by LG and Koo. Nevertheless, Koo expressed his willingness to try out for the team, and LG reportedly agreed to allow him to travel to the U.S. as a grand gesture.

The Padres were the first team to bring Kim to the United States in late 2020, and will open the 2024 season with a two-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Seoul on March 20-21. If the deal is finalized, Go Woo-seok and Kim will be the first two Korean major leaguers to play in front of Korean fans. The Dodgers have added two Japanese superstars, Shohei Ohtani (30) and Yoshinobu Yamamoto (26), to their roster at the StubHub Classic.

Koo was joined on the field by his friend and brother-in-law, Lee Jung-hoo (26). Ko married Lee’s sister, Lee Ga-hyun, the daughter of former LG coach Lee Jong-beom, last year. Lee signed a massive six-year, $130 million contract with the San Francisco Giants last month. The Padres and Giants are in the National League West together, so the brother-in-law and sister-in-law are likely to face off frequently this season.

The Padres will need to find a replacement for established closer Josh Hader, 30, as he is expected to leave the 토토사이트 team in free agency. Ko and Japanese left-hander Yuki Matsui (29) will compete for the closer’s job. Matsui joined the Padres last month for five years and $28 million after playing for Rakuten in the NPB. Go will need to rebound from a somewhat lackluster showing in the KBO last year and make a strong impression in spring training to get ahead of Matsui.

“Very small difference, Noh Si-hwan is top class in Japan” Ibata says Korean baseball ‘well-received’

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“It was a very small difference.”

South Korea lost to Japan in the final of the Asian Professional Baseball Championship (APBC). It was a come-from-behind loss. They certainly fought well. Even enemy manager Hirokazu Ibata, 48, had good things to say about Korea.

South Korea lost 3-4 against Japan in the APBC 2023 final at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan, on April 19. It was a heartbreaker that they couldn’t get over the hump.

In the top of the third inning, Noh Si-hwan hit a two-run double for a 2-0 lead. In the fifth inning, Shugo Maki hit a solo shot to make it 2-1, and in the sixth inning, Teruaki Sato hit the game-winning sacrifice fly.

In the top of the 10th inning, Yoon Dong-hee hit an RBI single to make it 3-2, but in the bottom of the 10th, Shogo Sakakura gave up a tying sacrifice fly and Makoto Teruaki hit the winning run.

It was a winnable game. It was that good. Just not good enough. There have been few games in recent years that have been this close with Japan. Korea has had a disastrous run at the Olympics and World Baseball Classic (WBC). The young players gave us hope.

Japan acknowledged that. After the game, Ibata said, “Korea, Taiwan, and Australia are all teams we’ve played often. All of them have pitchers who throw fastballs, and they are not easy to hit. In the end, it was a close game.”

“You have to do the little things well. It also means that Asia is getting closer to the world level. We have to keep thinking about how we can face Japan in the future.”

He also talked about Korea. “We won, but it was a very small margin. I wouldn’t be surprised if they 메이저토토사이트 won both games. There were a lot of things to learn. Our pitchers were throwing their changeups in unfavorable counts, and all four of our starters were throwing over 150 kilometers per hour,” he said.

“Korea brought a lot of young, good players. Originally, I thought the No. 9 (Choi Ji-hoon) and No. 1 (Kim Hye-sung) were particularly good at baseball. I thought they were No. 1 and No. 2. No. 4 Noh Si-hwan was also good, showing sharp hitting. I think he is one of the best in Japan.”

Son Heung-min ‘in good shape’…Postecoglou ‘all players are fine’

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Son Heung-min’s fitness has been confirmed by manager Enze Postecoglou. He is expected to start against Fulham.
Tottenham Hotspur will face Fulham in the ninth round of the 2023-24 Premier League (PL) season at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England, on April 24 at 4 p.m. (ET). Tottenham currently sits atop the league with an unbeaten record of six wins and two draws.
During the A-Match, several national aces were called up to represent their respective countries. Son Heung-min was called up for two friendlies in South Korea. Cristian Romero was also called up for Argentina’s South American qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup 2026. They faced Paraguay and Peru on Sept. 13 and 18, respectively.
There have been concerns about Son’s fitness due to his poor form. Coming into the game with a groin injury, Son was rested against Tunisia, but played the full game against Vietnam, scoring one goal and assisting another.

He was often seen suffering from injuries in between matches. However, Son Heung-min said in an interview, “Injuries are an inevitable part of being a soccer player. I thought a lot about whether or not to play today. But I couldn’t allow myself to not play in front of the Korean fans,” he said.
Romero was reportedly injured during the match. He started the game against Paraguay and had to leave the field shortly afterward. He suffered an injury to his right ankle during the game. Romero was eventually replaced by Hermann Pechela after halftime. While the injury was reportedly not serious, it was a nervous one for Spurs.
The increasing fatigue of their main players was a concern for various media outlets. “There are question marks over Son’s fitness,” said Football London. Like Son, Romero”s injury needs to be checked. Tottenham must now decide if they are fit to play in the upcoming 메이저토토사이트 Premier League (PL) match against Fulham when they return,” leaving a worrying picture of the fitness of key players.
The good news is that they should be fit to play against Fulham. In his pre-match press conference, Postecoglou said: “It was a pretty positive A-match period for us. All the players are back. The medical reports look good. There are no real problems in terms of health.”

There was also mention of other injured players. “Giovanni Lo Celso had a good game for the Argentina national team. Brennan Johnson has also been training well for a couple of weeks. Rodrigo Bentancur and Brian Hill have been training together and have brought some good experience. We’ll play all the players who have been with the national team, and we’ll keep an eye on Johnson for now.”

Brentford excited by Klinsmann’s praise of Kim Ji-Joo

 

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Brentford have expressed their excitement about Kim Ji-Soo, 19, who was called up to the South Korean national soccer team.

Brentford took to their official social media on Wednesday (July 13) to share a quote from Jürgen Klinsmann, the head coach of the South Korean national soccer team, about Kim Ji-Soo. The comments were made while Klinsmann was training with Brentford.

According to the report, Klinsmann said of Kim: “We know the kid. He was outstanding at the U-20 World Cup,” Klinsmann said, adding, “He’s a very promising young player who has broken through at that level.”

“Kim is in the best position at Brentford because they know how to develop young players,” he said, “He trained very well. At first he was a bit shy, as you would expect, but after two or three days he came out of his shell and it was a real pleasure to work with him.”

Klinsmann faced Wales at Cardiff City Stadium in Cardiff, England, on Aug. 8. Afterward, Klinsmann traveled to London, England, instead of traveling to Newcastle to face his next opponent, Saudi Arabia.

Before heading to Newcastle, Klinsmann trained at Kim Ji-soo’s team, Brentford, to prepare for the Saudi match. The team was originally scheduled to play an exhibition match against Mexico in London, but the venue was canceled.

This led to criticism as Klinsmann was said to be preparing to play in a legends match between Chelsea and Bayern Munich, who both call Stamford Bridge home.

Brentford signed Kim Ji-Soo from Seongnam FC in June. Brentford paid Seongnam around 800 million won 메이저사이트 in transfer fees and signed Kim to a 4+1 year contract, with a sell-on clause that allows Seongnam to keep a portion of his transfer fee if he moves to another team. For now, Kim is honing his skills with Brentford’s B team.

Kim Ji-soo is in great physical shape (192 cm, 84 kg). Because of this, he is expected to be the next Kim Min-jae at a young age. He has the talent to improve in all areas. Brentford’s hopes were boosted by the praise of Klinsmann, a former legendary striker himself.

Napoli offer Spanish sensation MF Bey an improved contract to sign

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Napoli are set to launch a bid for Spanish sensation Gabriel Jesus.

Fabrizio Romano, a journalist familiar with European soccer news, reported on Friday (April 15) that “Napoli have improved their bid for Bey. They have presented a new offer and deal. Celta Vigo want to find a final solution before next week’s league games. Negotiations are ongoing.”

Beiga is one of Spain’s ultra-promising midfielders. Born in 2002, he came through the Celta Vigo youth ranks to make his professional debut. He made his debut in the 2020-21 season, but this is the first time he’s played regularly for the first team. Nevertheless, Beiga has made the most of his opportunities, most notably in February when he scored four goals and provided one assist in La Liga alone.

Despite being a midfielder, he is a versatile player with offensive talent and the ability to play as a left or right winger, as well as an attacking midfielder and central midfielder. The Spaniard is a good ball-keeper and has a lot of creativity and ball-carrying ability.

A top-class performer. With 11 goals and four assists in 36 La Liga games this season, Beiga was named Team Midfielder of the Year by the La Liga secretariat. He was up against Luka Modric, Federico Valverde (Real Madrid), Pedri (Barcelona), and Markel Merino (Sociedad).

Numerous scouts came to watch him. In April, Britain’s 90min reported that “Liverpool, Man City, Manchester United, Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur were in the stadium (to watch him). Arsenal, Brentford and Chelsea have also watched him this season.”

Naturally, he was strongly linked with big clubs. Manchester City and even Napoli were interested in 메이저사이트 signing him. Napoli made history last season by winning the Italian Serie A title for the first time in 33 years. However, key resources such as coach Luciano Spalletti and Kim Min-jae left the team.

In addition, Piotr Zielinski has been strongly linked to Saudi Arabia’s Al Ahli. Al Ahli are one of the teams that have strengthened this summer, starting with Edouard Mendy and adding Riyad Mahrez, Alain Saint-Maximin, and Roberto Firmino. They are also looking to add Zielinski to the midfield.

Napoli plan to fill Zielinski’s void with Beiga. “Napoli and Celta Vigo are set to finalize the transfer of Beiga for 40 million euros ($583 million),” according to Spain’s Marca. Napoli are also reportedly keeping tabs on Atalanta’s Thon Kopmeiners.

WHAT IS A WATER BASKETBALL?

 

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Water basketball is a water sport that is played in a swimming pool that is of the same size used for playing water polo. The easiest way to explain it is as a hybrid of basketball and water polo. Both recreational and competitive levels of the sport are practiced.

Depending on the nation in which the sport is played, there are several varieties of the sport. Some nations use a hoop with a backboard resembling that of a basketball court, whereas other nations only use a hoop. The game can also be played with a floating basket in some variations.

It was created and popularized in 1986 by an Italian teacher named Francesco Rizzuto. It was acknowledged as a type of basketball in 2005 by the Italian Federation of Basketball. Teams of five players each have a certain amount of time after acquiring possession of the ball to take a shot at the goal.

The first competition began in October 2003 with teams made up of basketball – and water polo players, and some non-associated players. This concept lasted for two seasons.

Anywhere inside the water basketball lines is open for a shot. Free throws are for one point, whereas field goals are worth two. The ball is reinserted into play next to the hoop, closest to the pool deck, following a basket.

Despite the many modifications, the central aim remains the same, to gather as many points as you can during the game. The majority of the tournaments held for the sport are at the local and national levels because it is not a very well-liked activity.

The water basketball board focused on maintaining a core of at least 8 teams and ensuring a strong ongoing commitment to a program that has evolved competitively and produced numerous 토토사이트 new friendships over the years during 2013–2015. This effort successfully decreased the number of times teams forfeited due to low numbers.

Water basketball is a challenging but pleasant sport, because getting into the water quickly is difficult. Like all sports, this one provides health advantages, and kids of all ages enjoy playing it.

WAYS TO BECOME A BETTER ATHLETE

A way of life is sports. It involves several aspects that go beyond practices and games and calls for attention and effort every single day.

It takes effort and commitment to become more athletic and to improve one’s physical condition. Learning how to become a better athlete is a lifelong pursuit. There is a misunderstanding that since professional athletes don’t have to work a regular job, they have unlimited time for training and rest. Many professionals really hold down full-time jobs, just like’regular’ individuals. And they have a lot to balance besides training as well.

SET A GOAL

Set attainable goals first. Effective goal-setting focuses on achieving the objectives that are set. Your objectives should serve as a source of inspiration for your daily efforts and desire to improve. By identifying your goals, you may also determine how you’ll get there and the steps you need to take to get there.
FIND A SPORT THAT SUITS YOU

Finding a sport or activity you actually enjoy and committing to improving in will help you reach your full athletic potential. According to Brendan Brazier, a former professional Ironman triathlete, “your stress level is lower if you enjoy training than if you’re trying to do something you despise all the time.”

JOIN A GROUP TO TRAIN

No matter whether you are a beginner or a seasoned athlete, mobility training must be part of your training program. It’s essential to have a supportive community around you if you want to improve as an athlete. It’s easier to stay focused and motivated when you have training partners you don’t want to let down. The goal is to consistently train, push your body, and develop endurance, but bear in mind that the body can only withstand a certain amount of physiological and mental stress before developing a physical, mental, or psychological problem.

EXERCISE REGULARLY

To improve as an athlete. You’ll need to routinely work out and concentrate on enhancing your strength and flexibility to do this. Cycling, walking, and running are all great cross-training activities since they improve stamina and aerobic fitness. Particularly underappreciated yet a fantastic choice if you want to shield your joints from impact is walking.

Having a good diet is a must! If you’re not giving your body the correct nourishment, you can’t expect to see changes in your performance. Even if you may exercise more than the typical person, a poor diet will still have a negative impact on your body. Your progress will be hampered by fatty foods, unhealthy snacks, and sweet beverages. Unhealthy foods overwork your body and slow down the healing process.

A strong athlete must be able to maintain their commitment to their training by keeping their attention on their objectives and the broader picture. Great athletes maintain their modesty. Instead than trying to find an explanation when they mess up, they own it and move on. Alternatively, a humble athlete’s squad does not claim all the glory when they succeed. When they are successful, exceptional athletes give credit to their teammates and coaches.

Athletes that are enthusiastic about their sport have a higher chance of succeeding. They will be eager to succeed 메이저사이트 because they will live and breathe their sport. Numerous qualities that great athletes exhibit collectively help them succeed.