Korea will go up against gold-medal favorite Brazil on Wednesday morning in the football semifinals of the London 2012 Olympic Games.Although taking out Great Britain was an enormous task for Olympic team coach Hong Myung-bo, the team’s next task is even greater.Most predictions point in favor of Brazil, some ending with a conservative 2-1 win. But Korea has a chance at causing an upset, as Brazil’s defense has left open almost as many opportunities as its offense has taken.It is no secret that

Aug. 6, 2012

Shooter Jin Jong-oh bags nation’s 10th gold medalSouth Korea claimed its 10th gold medal of the London 2012 Olympic Games in men’s shooting on Sunday, accomplishing its stated goal for the gold medal count. Defending champion Jin Jong-oh overtook compatriot Choi Young-rae in the 50-meter pistol final and earned his second gold medal in London. His medal also completed the South Korean mission of at least 10 gold medals, a week before the Games are to come to a close. The ten consist of three in

Aug. 6, 2012

ON TARGET — South Korea’s Jo Hyo-bi attempts a shot againstSweden during a women’s handball preliminary match on Sunday.Korea won 32-28. (AP-Yonhap News)

Aug. 6, 2012

WIMBLEDON, England (AP) ― Andy Murray stood with the Union Jack draped over his shoulders, an Olympic gold medal around his neck, flanked by the man he had just beaten, Roger Federer, and basking in the roar of the Centre Court crowd.No wonder the often dour Scotsman was grinning.Murray won one for the home team Sunday, beating Federer 6-2, 6-1, 6-4 in the tennis final at Wimbledon.The victory marked a career breakthrough for Murray. He has lost all four of his Grand Slam finals, three against F

Aug. 6, 2012

Usain Bolt lived up to all the hype of becoming a ``living legend'' at the London Games, decisively defending his 100-meter title by beating Jamaican training partner Yohan Blake in the defining race of the Olympics.He was slow out of the blocks but once he got his giant stride going he was unbeatable once again, leaving Blake and 2004 Olympic champion Justin Gatlin in his wake with the second-fas

Aug. 6, 2012

South Korea’s Jang Mi-ran reacts following a lift during the women's +75-kg, weightlifting competition at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Sunday. (Yonhap News)Outclassed by younger athletes, South Korean weightlifter Jang Mi-ran fell well short of defending her gold medal in the women's heaviest class Sunday at the London Olympics.Jang finished fourth in the women's over-75-kilogram class, after lifting

Aug. 6, 2012

South Korea`s Jin Jong-oh (left) and Cho Young-rae bite their gold and silver medals as they leave the firing range following the victory ceremony in the men’s 50-meter pistol shooting at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2012, in London. (London Olympic Joint Press Corps)South Korea enjoyed a one-two finish in men's 50-meter pistol shooting at the London Olympics Sunday.Jin Jong-oh won

Aug. 5, 2012

LONDON (AP) ― As if 22 medal ceremonies over the last three Olympics weren’t enough, Michael Phelps was summoned back to the pool deck for one more accolade.This time, he received a trophy rather than a medal, an award that sought to sum up a career like no other.“To Michael Phelps,” it said, “the greatest Olympic athlete of all time.”Too bad it was silver.Gold was the only color for this guy. In a final race that was more a coronation than a contest, Phelps headed into retirement the only way i

Aug. 5, 2012

LONDON (AP) ― In one unforgettable night for a nation, the Olympic Games and host Britain were the best they can be.Three British athletes winning three gold medals in Olympic Stadium in a delirious 44-minute spell produced the signature moment of the London Games. Barring catastrophe in the final week, this Saturday night of fever and fervor made sure the London Olympics will be remembered as a roaring success.It was a night when the prefix “Great” before “Britain” suddenly seemed to make a lot

Aug. 5, 2012

South Korea`s Lee Yong-dae and Chung Jae-sung clebrate winning against Malaysia`s Koo Kien Keat and Tan Boon Heong at the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Wembley Arena August 5, 2012. (Yonhap News)LONDON, Aug. 5 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean men's badminton doubles team of Chung Jae-sung and Lee Yong-dae took the bronze medal at the London Olympics on Sunday.At Wembley Arena, the South Koreans def

Aug. 5, 2012

South Korea`s Lee Hyun-il returns a shot during their men`s singles badminton bronze medal match against China`s Chen Long at the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Wembley Arena August 5, 2012. (Yonhap News)LONDON (AP) _ Lee Hyun-il of South Korea has lost the badminton bronze-medal playoff in a second straight Olympic Games.Lee was beaten by Chen Long of China 21-15, 15-21, 21-15 in 80 minutes on

Aug. 5, 2012

As South Korea defeated Britain in the semifinal of the men’s soccer at the London Olympic Games on Saturday, the British media expressed its frustration on the result.The Daily Mail reported the Britain’s loss, saying “one of the greatest days British sport has ever known ended with a sadly familiar quarterfinal penalty shoot-out exit to South Korea in Cardiff.”The Guardian said, “football was politely ushered towards the ‘and in other news’ slot.”The Telegraph credited Korea for having “great

Aug. 5, 2012

Dana Vollmer, Rebecca Soni, Allison Schmitt and Missy Franklin of the U.S. pose with their gold medals and national flag after winning the women's 4x100m medley relay final during the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Aquatics Centre August 4, 2012.LONDON - The United States won the Olympic swimming women's 4x100m medley relay gold in a world record time of 3min 52.05sec on Saturday.The American qu

Aug. 5, 2012

South Korean footballers were mentally tougher than their British counterparts in the stunning quarterfinals victory at the London Olympics, South Korea's head coach said Saturday.After South Korea shocked the host nation 5-4 in the penalty shootout Saturday, head coach Hong Myung-bo praised his players for their resilience."Our players had some physical issues and we anticipated an extremely diff

Aug. 5, 2012

(AP)LONDON - Brazil stayed on course for a first Olympic football gold medal but only after a nervy 3-2 win over a Honduras side reduced to nine men saw them into the semi-finals.Leandro Damiao equalised for Brazil after Mario Martinez put Honduras ahead. Roger Espinoza then restored the Central Americans' lead.However, Neymar brought Brazil level again from the penalty spot before Internacional s

Aug. 5, 2012

 Fueled by an officiating controversy centered on one of their own, South Korean fencers enjoyed a week to remember at the London Olympics as they snapped up a record number of medals.South Korean swordsmen and women picked up six medals in London, more than at any of the previous Olympics. The old record for South Korean fencers was two from Sydney in 2000.So how did this all happen?Their Olympic

Aug. 5, 2012