Greinke just misses shutout as Dodgers win

LOS ANGELES (AP) ― Zack Greinke came within one strike of his fifth career shutout, Hanley Ramirez and Yasiel Puig homered, and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Chicago Cubs 6-2 Monday night, ending a two-game skid.The Cubs lost for the eighth straight time to the Dodgers, including a four-game sweep at Wrigley Field earlier this month. The Dodgers equaled their longest winning streak against the Cubs in franchise history, set from June 9, 1974-May 19, 1975.Greinke (13-3) tied his season hig

BaseballAug. 27, 2013

Kim Yu-na announces new programs for upcoming season

Two-time world figure skating champion Kim Yu-na on Monday announced her new programs for the upcoming season.Through her Seoul-based agency, All That Sports, Kim said she will perform her short program to “Send in the Clowns,” a ballad composed by Stephen Sondehim for the 1973 musical, “A Little Night Music.” Her free skate will be choreographed to the tune of “Adios Nonino,” written by Argentine tango composer Astor Piazzolla in 1959.Kim is slated to compete in two Grand Prix events hosted by

More SportsAug. 26, 2013

Korea launches audits on sports bodies to ensure fair operation

The government on Monday announced plans to conduct audits on sports organizations across the country to ensure fair and transparent administration.At a press briefing, Noh Tae-gang, the director of the sports bureau at the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, said audits began on Monday and will go on until the end of this year.Inspections could be carried over into next year if necessary, Noh added.According to Noh, the ministry will examine the Korean Olympic Committee and the Korea Sport

More SportsAug. 26, 2013

Ki Sung-yueng benched for 2nd straight game

South Korean midfielder Ki Sung-yueng on Sunday was left off the roster for the second straight game, giving weight to a rumor that his stint with the Welsh football club may be drawing to a close.Swansea City played an away game against Tottenham Hotspur without Ki and fell 1-0, marking their second straight loss in the Premier League’s 2013-14 season. They have yet to score a single goal.It was also the second straight game for which Ki failed to even make the roster. Out of two Premier League

SoccerAug. 26, 2013

Kim Yu-na announces new programs for upcoming season

Two-time world figure skating champion Kim Yu-na on Monday announced her new programs for the upcoming season.Through her Seoul-based agency, All That Sports, Kim said she will perform her short program to "Send in the Clowns," a ballad composed by Stephen Sondehim for the 1973 musical, "A Little Night Music." Her free skate will be choreographed to the tune of "Adios Nonino," written by Argentine tango composer Astor Piazzolla in 1959.Kim is slated to compete in two Grand Prix events hosted by

More SportsAug. 26, 2013

Kim Bo-kyung helps Cardiff to upset win over Man City

Kim Bo-kyung helped underdog Cardiff City to a stunning 3-2 win over Manchester City on Sunday, playing the catalyst for the team’s equalizer midway through the second half.Starting for Cardiff in the team’s home game against the manchester powerhouse in the English Premier League, Kim clocked in 89 minutes and was effective throughout the match. Although he failed to record a goal or an assist, he was the creator of Aron Gunnarsson’s equalizer 15 minutes into the second half.Kim eluded several

SoccerAug. 26, 2013

S. Korean-born Kiwi Ko defends Canadian Women's Open on LPGA Tour

South Korean-born New Zealander Lydia Ko claimed her second straight CN Canadian Women's Open title on the LPGA Tour in Edmonton on Sunday.The 16-year-old cruised to a five-shot win over Karine Icher of France with a four-round total of 15-under 265 at the par-70 Royal Mayfair Golf Club. Ko fired a blistering 64 in the final round, which included seven birdies against one bogey. It was the lowest score recorded on Sunday.At last year's CN Canadian Women's Open, held in Vancouver, Ko became the y

GolfAug. 26, 2013

Scott opens FedEx Cup playoffs with a win

Masters champion Adam Scott won The Barclays on Sunday after everyone around him did their best to lose it.Scott played bogey-free at Liberty National, making only two birdies on the back nine for a 5-under 66 that put him in the mix of a crowded leaderboard at the top. Turns out he was the only one who stayed there.“I can't believe it, to be honest,” Scott said after winning the FedEx Cup playoffs opener. “I just played a good round today and I came in and really didn't think it had a chance. B

GolfAug. 26, 2013

Hedwall takes lead in Canada

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) ― Solheim Cup star Caroline Hedwall shot a 6-under 64 on Saturday in the Canadian Women’s Open to take a one-stroke lead over European teammate Suzann Pettersen and defending champion Lydia Ko.Hedwall, winless on the LPGA Tour, was a record 5-0 last week in Colorado in Europe’s blowout victory over the United States. The 24-year-old Swede had a 10-under 200 total at Royal Mayfair.“I was a little tired on Monday, Tuesday and also Wednesday,” Hedwall said. “But when the tour

GolfAug. 25, 2013

U.N. chief attends opening ceremony of rowing event

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon kicked off a world rowing championship at his hometown in central South Korea Saturday, giving pep talks to nearly 2,000 competitors from around the world.“Sports has the power to bring out peace and development,” Ban said in a brief speech at the opening ceremony of the 2013 World Rowing Championship in Chungju, a provincial city 100 kilometers south of Seoul.The eight-day championship drew 1,940 athletes from 75 countries, organizers said.Ban’s six-day visit

More SportsAug. 25, 2013

Korea to face Brazil, Mali in October

South Korea will face Brazil and Mali in upcoming football matches, an official with the sport’s national governing body said on Friday.“We have chosen Brazil and Mali as our opponents in October,” the Korea Football Association official said. “We will face Brazil either on Oct. 11 or 12 and will play Mali likely on Oct. 15. We haven’t signed any contract with Mali yet, but we’re in talks (of scheduling the match on Oct. 15).” FIFA has designated the Oct. 11-15 period as official international m

SoccerAug. 23, 2013

Braun finally admits drug use in 2011

A month after acknowledging only that he made “mistakes,” Ryan Braun admitted taking performance-enhancing drugs during his NL MVP season of 2011.The suspended Milwaukee slugger said he took a cream and a lozenge containing banned substances while rehabilitating an injury.“It was a huge mistake for which I am deeply ashamed and I compounded the situation by not admitting my mistakes immediately,” Braun said in a statement released by the Brewers.Braun tested positive for elevated testosterone in

BaseballAug. 23, 2013

Ki Sung-yueng seeking to leave Swansea City in Premier League: source

South Korean midfielder Ki Sung-yueng is seeking to leave Swansea City in English Premier League, an informed source revealed on Friday."Ki's agent is trying to find a new team in England," said the source, privy to the transfer market in European football. "He's waiting for offers from Premier League clubs and also other European teams."Ki, 24, is in his second season with Swansea City. After joining them from Celtic in Scotland last August, Ki appeared in 38 matches -- 29 in Premier League, tw

SoccerAug. 23, 2013