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Kwon Chang-hoon Transfers to Indonesian Pro Team Led by Manager Shin Tae-yong Persija Jakarta announced on its official website today that it has signed a two-year contract with Kwon to strengthen its squad for the 2026-2027 season, stating, "We expect Kwon's wealth of experience and versatility to bolster our attacking lineup." Persija Jakarta appointed manager Shin Tae-yong, who previously served as the head coach of the Indonesian national team, to lead the club last month. SBS Jul 17, 2026 6:39 PM

Professional Volleyball Team Jung Kwan Jang Issues Official Apology Over Coach's 'Inappropriate Conduct' at Team Dinner In an apology posted on its social media account today , the club stated, "We deeply apologize for causing great concern to our fans regarding the recently reported issue involving a member of the coaching staff." The club added, "Upon becoming aware of the matter this past May, we immediately took necessary actions, including separating the involved parties to protect our members and reporting the incident to the Sports Ethics Center. SBS Jul 17, 2026 6:38 PM

Superstition First: Argentine President Says He Will Watch Final on TV While Wearing a Jacket In an interview with the local Buenos Aires radio station El Observador, President Milei was asked if he planned to travel to New Jersey to watch the final alongside U.S. SBS Jul 17, 2026 5:08 PM

FIFA to Introduce 'World Cup Championship Rings' for the First Time, Citing U.S. Sports Tradition FIFA announced on its official website today , "For the first time in the history of FIFA-organized tournaments, we will present specially crafted 'championship rings' to the winning team," adding, "One of the most iconic traditions of U.S. SBS Jul 17, 2026 4:16 PM

NBA Likely to Forgo Disciplinary Action Against Bam Adebayo Following Altercation with Former Teammate According to ESPN on July 17 , an NBA spokesperson stated, "After discussions with the players involved and the National Basketball Players Association , it is clear that all parties wish to move past this unfortunate incident," adding, "There will be no further action taken by the league office." Adebayo reportedly struck Herro near the chin during a verbal dispute at a gym in Las Vegas, Nevada, on July 10. SBS Jul 17, 2026 4:14 PM

MLB Home Run Derby Draws 5.3 Million Viewers on Netflix, Lowest Since 2003 streaming service Netflix, recorded its lowest viewership since 2003. According to a report by USA Today on the 17th , citing Sports Business Journal, the MLB All-Star Home Run Derby held three days ago at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, drew 5.3 million viewers. SBS Jul 17, 2026 4:13 PM

Shin Jin-seo Defeated by AI KataGo: "Caught Off Guard by Early Unconventional Moves" Professional Go player Shin Jin-seo admitted that he was overwhelmed by the unconventional moves of the artificial intelligence KataGo early in their handicap match, which resulted in a crushing defeat. SBS Jul 17, 2026 3:52 PM

MLB Bans Use of AI on Dugout Tablets During Games Major League Baseball has completely banned the use of artificial intelligence technology on tablet PCs in the dugout during games, according to an exclusive report by the U.S. SBS Jul 17, 2026 2:56 PM

Tadahito Iguchi, Former MLB Infielder, Likely to Become Next Japan Baseball Team Manager Citing an official from Nippon Professional Baseball , the organization responsible for appointing the manager, Nikkan Sports reported that the criteria for the next leader include MLB experience, international tournament experience, and data utilization skills. SBS Jul 17, 2026 2:55 PM

Pele's 1958 FIFA World Cup Final Jersey Sold at Auction for 7.3 Billion Won The jersey worn by the late football legend Pele during the 1958 FIFA World Cup final in Sweden has been sold at auction for 4.9 million dollars (approximately 7.3 billion won). SBS Jul 17, 2026 2:40 PM