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Beyond Replacing the President: What Is the Real Problem with Korean Football? 1. Korean Football at a Crossroads: Will Replacing the President Solve Everything? The calls for reform in Korean football are louder and more powerful than ever. SBS Jul 15, 2026 9:17 AM

Mbappe Admits Defeat After World Cup Exit: "We Were Outplayed Tactically and Technically" Kylian Mbappe , captain of the French national football team, has acknowledged his side's comprehensive defeat after their bid for the 2026 North and Central America World Cup title ended in the semifinals against Spain. SBS Jul 15, 2026 9:13 AM

Ohtani, Who Skipped All-Star Game, to Return as Batter for Second-Half Opener Dodgers manager Dave Roberts met with reporters on July 15 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where the 2026 MLB All-Star Game is being held. SBS Jul 15, 2026 9:03 AM

MLB Players Association Sets Conditions for Olympic Participation: "Must Guarantee Top-Tier Treatment" Bruce Meyer, Deputy Executive Director of the MLBPA, stated in an interview with local media including the Associated Press on July 15 that "players want to participate in the Olympics," but added, "they must be guaranteed appropriate treatment regarding accommodations and travel." Meyer added, "The issue of MLB players participating in the Olympics is being discussed by the MLB Commissioner's Office, the players association, the International Olympic Committee , the LA Olympic Organizing Committee, and the World Baseball Softball Confederation . SBS Jul 15, 2026 8:48 AM

The Open Championship Announces $17.5 Million Total Purse, $3.2 Million for Winner Compared to last year, the total purse has increased by $500,000, and the winner's prize has risen by $100,000. SBS Jul 15, 2026 8:25 AM

France Manager Deschamps Expresses Frustration Over Officiating: "Is the Referee Qualified?" France, led by Deschamps, fell 0-2 to Spain in the semifinal match held at Dallas Stadium in Texas, USA, on July 15 , ending their bid for a third World Cup title. SBS Jul 15, 2026 8:18 AM

The Open Championship to Impose Warnings or Penalties for Aggressive Behavior The organizing committee for The Open Championship, the final major of the season which begins on July 16 , has also announced a player code of conduct similar to those implemented at previous major tournaments. SBS Jul 15, 2026 7:49 AM

Trossard Leaves Arsenal for Besiktas, Joins Oh Hyeon-gyu Besiktas officially announced on its website on the 15th that it has "begun negotiations with Arsenal and the player's side regarding a permanent transfer for Trossard." The two clubs have agreed on a transfer fee of 17 million pounds (approximately 33.9 billion won), consisting of a base fee of 15.3 million pounds plus 1.7 million pounds in add-ons. SBS Jul 15, 2026 7:48 AM

An Se-young Cruises to Victory in Japan Open First Round, Eyes Second Consecutive Title South Korean badminton star An Se-young has kicked off her campaign for a second… SBS Jul 15, 2026 7:47 AM

Taiwan Baseball Team Includes Wang Yen-cheng and 7 WBC Players, Raising Alert The roster for the Taiwan national baseball team, which will compete against our national team for the championship at the Nagoya Asian Games, was unveiled yesterday. SBS Jul 15, 2026 7:46 AM