CLEVELAND (AP) ― Grady Sizemore never heard the crowd’s roar.Striding to the plate for his first at-bat in 11 months on a surgically repaired left knee, Sizemore’s mind raced. His thoughts drowned out a welcoming ovation from fans who couldn’t wait to see him back in Cleveland’s leadoff spot and roaming center field.As he stepped into the box, the noisy ballpark went silent.“There was a lot going

Baseball April 18, 2011

Stoke City bag 5-0 win at Wembley StadiumIt was a match he had dreamed of playing. Lee Chung-yong of Bolton Wanderers tried to reach the English FA Cup final, but his dream ended bitterly on Sunday as the team lost to Stoke City 5-0 in the semifinals at Wembley Stadium.The Korean midfielder revealed he was hugely disappointed to be knocked out of the FA Cup, admitting that his team had played its

Soccer April 18, 2011

CLEVELAND (AP) ― Orlando Cabrera senses something special happening to the Cleveland Indians. In 13 major league seasons, he’s seen this before.With each quality start, clutch hit and win, the Indians’ confidence grows. Cabrera sees a young team blossoming into a quality one.“I think we have what it takes,” he said.To do what?“To win,” he said. “I don’t like to compete. I like to win.”That’s exact

Baseball April 17, 2011

The World Taekwondo Peace Corps Foundation, a non-profit organization promoting peace through the traditional Korean martial art, is looking for new volunteers for this year’s program. The World Taekwondo Federation, the sport’s governing body, established the Peace Corps in 2008 to provide more opportunities for youths in developing countries. A volunteer teaches Sri Lankan participants during th

More Sports April 17, 2011

LONDON (AP) ― Manchester City ended Manchester United’s chances of winning three trophies in the same season, beating its local rival 1-0 at Wembley on Saturday to reach its first FA Cup final in 30 years.Chelsea kept alive its faint hopes of retaining the Premier League title with a 3-1 win at West Bromwich Albion.Yaya Toure scored in the 52nd minute for City, leaving United in contention for the

Soccer April 17, 2011

 Exhibitions“Koo Bohnchang”: One of South Korea’s most renowned photographers, Koo Bohn-chang, is holding a solo exhibition at Kukje Gallery. Elements from his other series as well as his personal collections of eclectic objects are on display, giving the viewers a hint of Koo’s youth, attitudes toward photography and more. The exhibition runs through April 30 at Kukje Gallery in Sogyeok-dong, cen

Performance April 15, 2011

Decked out in his patented red shirt, black slacks and black cap, Tiger Woods on Thursday treated a half-dozen South Korean junior golfers to the lesson of their lifetime.Making his first trip to South Korea since 2004, Woods offered tips on hitting drivers, long irons and wedges, and then on putting for the six young golfers at Jade Palace Golf Club here, about 85 kilometers east of Seoul. The fo

Golf April 14, 2011

LONDON (AP) ― Real Madrid and Schalke easily avoided any miraculous comebacks in the Champions League quarterfinals Wednesday, following up their massive first-leg victories with more modest wins to advance to the last four.Schalke beat defending champion Inter Milan 2-1 at home, advancing 7-3 on aggregate following its stunning victory last week in Italy.Madrid never looked likely to give up its

Soccer April 14, 2011

Choo Shin-soo’s fourth-inning single only hit for ClevelandANAHEIM, California (AP) ― Dan Haren pitched a one-hitter, allowing only Choo Shin-soo’s clean single in the fourth inning, and the Los Angeles Angels beat Cleveland 2-0 Tuesday night to snap the Indians’ eight-game winning streak.Haren (3-0) struck out eight and walked two in his third major league shutout. Choo’s single to center field c

Baseball April 13, 2011

Tiger Woods arrives in Incheon Airport on Wednesday, April 13, 2010. (Yonhap News)Golf star Tiger Woods is back in Korea for the second time in six years. The former No. 1 golfer was to arrive in Incheon Airport late Wednesday, and is scheduled to give lessons to local golfers Thursday in Chuncheon, Gangwon Province.Fresh from a solid performance at the Masters, Woods is now on a tour in Asia with

Golf April 13, 2011

Park Ji-sung secures Red Devils’ 2-1 victory over 10-man ChelseaLONDON (AP) ― Barcelona and Manchester United moved a step closer to a rematch of the 2009 Champions League final Tuesday as both clubs earned victories to extend their first-leg advantage and reach the semis.Lionel Messi scored his club-record 48th goal of the season in the 43rd minute to give Barcelona a 1-0 win over Shakhtar Donets

Soccer April 13, 2011