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LG's Austin and Doosan's Choi Min-seok Named KBO Shell Helix Players of the Month for June The KBO announced today that Austin was selected as the winner in the hitter category and Choi Min-seok in the pitcher category for the 2026 Shinhan SOL KBO League June Shell Helix Player award, which is based on Wins Above Replacement . SBS Jul 6, 2026 11:44 AM

KBO Opens Draft Registration for Overseas Players and Non-Professional Athletes for 2027 Season The application period runs from today, July 6, to August 7, and candidates can apply through the KBO Rookie Registration System. SBS Jul 6, 2026 11:38 AM

KFA President Chung Mong-gyu Submits Resignation: Statement on Stepping Down The KFA announced today that President Chung submitted his resignation this morning after presiding over his final executive meeting at the Korea Football Center in Cheonan, which was attended by vice presidents and board members. SBS Jul 6, 2026 11:32 AM

KFA President Chung Mong-gyu Resigns: "All Shortcomings Are My Responsibility" The KFA announced that Chung submitted his resignation this morning after presiding over his final executive meeting at the Korea Football Center in Cheonan, attended by vice presidents and board members. SBS Jul 6, 2026 11:32 AM

U.S. Soccer Star Cleared for Round of 16 After Controversial Intervention A player for the U.S. national team, a co-host of the North and Central American World Cup, has been cleared to play in the Round of 16 match against Belgium after his suspension for a red card in the Round of 32 was effectively suspended. SBS Jul 6, 2026 10:22 AM

Haaland Scores Twice as Norway Defeats Brazil to Reach Quarterfinals for First Time In the North and Central America World Cup, Norway has advanced to the quarterfinals for the first time in history after defeating tournament favorites Brazil. SBS Jul 6, 2026 10:18 AM

Ronaldo Hints at Retirement: "I Want to Enjoy My Final Stage to the Fullest" During a press conference held in Dallas, Texas, on July 5 , one day before the 2026 North and Central America World Cup Round of 16 match against Spain, Ronaldo said, "I am trying to enjoy the fact that this will be my last World Cup." He added, "I hope tomorrow will not be my last World Cup match, and that, God willing, we will continue to move forward." This is not the first time Ronaldo has hinted at his World Cup retirement in public. SBS Jul 6, 2026 9:49 AM

Brazilian Soccer Fan Sparks Controversy with 'Slanted Eye' Gesture... Calls for Apology for Racism Seo Kyoung-duk, a professor at Sungshin Women's University, strongly criticized a Brazilian soccer fan on social media today for making a racist gesture while cheering during the North and Central America World Cup, demanding a proper apology. SBS Jul 6, 2026 9:46 AM

Osaka Defeats World No. 1 Sabalenka to Reach First Wimbledon Quarterfinals 1 Aryna Sabalenka . Osaka defeated Sabalenka 2-0 in the women's singles Round of 16, held on the seventh day of the tournament at the All England Club in London, UK, on July 5 . SBS Jul 6, 2026 9:46 AM

Mexico vs. England Round of 16 Match Delayed by One Hour Due to Severe Weather The 2026 FIFA North and Central American World Cup Round of 16 match between host nation Mexico and England will kick off one hour later than scheduled due to severe weather. SBS Jul 6, 2026 9:40 AM