Amazingcre signs on as title sponsor of KPGA Tour event

Golf apparel brand Amazingcre has signed on as title sponsor of the KPGA Tour. The company announced Tuesday that it will host the Amazingcre Open, a KPGA Tour event, at Flamingo Country Club in Dangjin, South Chungcheong Province, from Oct. 8 to 11. As the tournament falls near the end of the season, it is expected to give competing players an opportunity to secure additional prize money and ranking points ahead of next year's card competition. "As a brand that has grown on the back of golf, we made this decision to preserve the base of men's golf in Korea at a time when playing opportunities are shrinking," an Amazingcre official said. "We hope the Amazingcre Open gives players a chance to prepare for next year and serves as a turning point for men's golf in Korea to regain its strength." The brand said its philosophy of "overwhelming performance" and "engineered design" aligns with the dynamic play that KPGA Tour players bring to the course. Amazingcre has built its standing as a golf apparel brand by serving as an official apparel partner for players on the LPGA, KLPGA and KPGA tours, as well as for Korean Golf Club (KGC) on the LIV Golf circuit. Team Amazingcre's Jeong Han-mil claimed his first career victory this year at the KPGA Tour Gunsan CC Open, in his 164th career start.

Sept. 15, 2026

Hwuons tops Harim to seize Round 3 lead at PBA Team League

Harim, High1 Resort trail by one point Hwuons, winners of the PBA Team League's second round, are now chasing a third-round title after beating rival Harim to move into first place. On Monday, at the indoor gymnasium of Pohang General Sports Park in Pohang, North Gyeongsang Province, Hwuons defeated Harim 4-2 on sets on the fifth day of the Welcome Savings Bank PBA Team League Pohang City Tour 2026-2027. The win lifted Hwuons to four wins and one loss with 12 points, moving them one point ahead of Harim and High1 Resort, who each sit at four wins and one loss with 11 points. Hwuons had gone undefeated in the second round to claim that title and secure a postseason berth, but opened the third round with a 1-4 set loss to NH NongHyup Card. They bounced back with a 4-2 win over Crown Haitai, then swept past Breakers, Hana Card and Harim to run off four straight wins and take sole possession of first place in Round 3. Hwuons seized early control Monday by taking the first two sets. Kang Dong-gung dropped the third set to Kim Young-won 12-15 (13 innings), but Morales and Kim Ye-eun steadied things in the fourth, beating Im Wan-seop and Jeong Bo-yun 9-5 (10 innings) to leave Hwuons needing just one more set. Choi Sung-won fell to Kim Jun-tae 4-11 (6 innings) in the fifth, yet Kim Se-yeon sealed the match in the sixth by sinking a bank shot to break an 8-8 tie against Park Jeong-hyeon. In other results, NH NongHyup Card blanked High1 Resort 4-0 on sets. Woori Financial Capital edged Hana Card 4-3. SY defeated Breakers 4-2 to snap a four-match losing streak and record their first win of Round 3. On Tuesday, the sixth day of competition, Hana Card face Breakers at noon, followed by Harim vs. Welcome Savings Bank and Woori Financial Capital vs. NH NongHyup Card at 3 p.m. Hwuons take on SY at 6 p.m., and Crown Haitai meet High1 Resort at 9 p.m.

Sept. 15, 2026

Aspinall relinquishes UFC heavyweight title; Gane elevated to undisputed champion

Right eye injury recurs; return targeted for next year Heavyweight title legitimacy debate continues since Ngannou era UFC interim heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane has been automatically elevated to undisputed champion. The move follows undisputed champion Tom Aspinall's announcement Monday that he would relinquish the title. In a statement that day, Aspinall said a training accident had caused his right eye condition to deteriorate again, prompting his decision to give up the belt. According to MMA journalist Ariel Helwani, Aspinall reinjured his eye during training as he was preparing for a planned November bout against Gane. He is expected to wait for natural recovery until early next year before deciding whether a fourth surgery is needed. Aspinall's agent, Eddie Hearn, also released a statement praising Aspinall for showing dignity in the face of adversity. Hearn dismissed recurring speculation about Aspinall leaving the promotion, adding that he would definitely return once his condition improved. The fighter who stands to benefit most from Aspinall's title relinquishment is, ironically, the same man who caused the eye injury in the first place: Gane. Having defeated Alex Pereira at the White House event last June to claim the interim title, Gane will automatically inherit Aspinall's championship belt under UFC regulations. As of Tuesday, the UFC had yet to make an official announcement or update the rankings. Based on past precedent, however, a formal confirmation is expected soon. After learning the news, Gane posted a brief message on social media saying he was "very excited." Whether his next defense comes against Pereira in a rematch or against Josh Hockitt, he will now enter the fight as undisputed champion and defend the title before the end of this year. Meanwhile, some have questioned whether it was appropriate for Aspinall to have been effectively pressured into surrendering the title. UFC CEO Dana White said Saturday that the question of Aspinall relinquishing the title would clearly be discussed within the organization — a statement Aspinall could only have interpreted as pressure to hand over the belt. Adding to the controversy was Valentina Shevchenko's decision to relinquish her title after an injury kept her out of championship bouts for roughly a year. Yet Carlos Ulberg, who won the title by defeating Jiri Prochazka last April, is also facing a confirmed absence of more than a year due to a torn knee ligament. One outlet criticized the lack of any clear standard for how long a champion must be sidelined before being required to give up the title. The deeper problem, critics say, is that the heavyweight title has not changed hands through a proper championship fight in years — it has simply been handed to whoever fills the vacancy. After Francis Ngannou left the UFC as champion, Jon Jones claimed the vacant title; Jones then retired without ever fighting Aspinall. Now Aspinall has put down the belt without settling matters with Gane, and Gane steps in to fill the void.

Sept. 15, 2026

South Korea rout Myanmar 5-0 behind Kim Min-ji hat trick at Asian Games

South Korea's women's football team, chasing a first-ever Asian Games final berth, opened their campaign with a commanding 5-0 victory. FIFA-ranked 19th, South Korea crushed No. 55 Myanmar 5-0 in their Group F opener at Yanmar Stadium Nagai in Osaka on Monday, powered by a hat trick from versatile midfielder Kim Min-ji, born in 2003, at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. Despite the win, South Korea sit second in the group on goal difference — trailing North Korea, who earlier demolished Bangladesh 10-0 to post a goal difference of plus-10 against South Korea's plus-5. Myanmar are third and Bangladesh fourth. At this tournament, the top two finishers from each group — six teams in all — plus the two best third-place sides advance to the quarterfinal knockout stage to compete for medals. Myanmar, coached by Colin Bell — who led the South Korean women's national team for four years and eight months through 2024 before being succeeded by Shin Sang-woo — came in with a disciplined defensive-and-counter strategy. It was not enough to hold back South Korea's relentless pressure. After pinning Myanmar deep in their own half, South Korea finally broke the deadlock in the 29th minute when Kim Min-ji found the net. Kim used a deft body feint to wrong-foot a defender, created space for herself and drilled the ball into the bottom-left corner without hesitation. Riding the momentum, Kim doubled her tally four minutes later. She met a cross from veteran Jang Seul-gi with a well-timed, high-contact header to make it 2-0. Jang, having set up the second goal, then took matters into her own hands five minutes later. Receiving a pass just outside the penalty area, Jang took one touch and threaded a low, fast shot into the bottom-right corner through a narrow gap between defenders to give South Korea their third goal. South Korea carried that momentum into the second half, continuing to press Myanmar without let-up. Veteran Choi Yu-ri won a penalty in the 48th minute but saw her spot kick strike the post. Kim Min-ji completed her hat trick in the 59th minute, however, finishing a cutback from Jang with perfect timing. Having done her job, Kim was immediately substituted off for Kang Tae-gyeong to conserve energy. In the 65th minute, Son Hwa-yeon was brought down by the Myanmar goalkeeper as she attempted a shot after rounding her, earning another penalty. Ji So-yun stepped up to take it, but Myanmar's goalkeeper read the direction perfectly and made the save, denying South Korea the chance to extend their lead to five. The wait for a fifth goal did not last long. In the 76th minute, Choi Yu-ri calmly controlled a long ball played from deep and curled a precise shot past the goalkeeper to ripple the net. It was a satisfying redemption goal — Choi making up for the penalty she had missed earlier in the half. South Korea fired 20 shots — eight on target — while holding Myanmar to just one. They also dominated possession, controlling the ball 71 percent to 29 percent.

Sept. 14, 2026

Seoul Metropolitan Sports Council launches sepak takraw team

The Seoul Metropolitan Sports Council officially launched its sepak takraw professional team Monday with an inaugural ceremony. The council said the new team gives Seoul a complete player development pipeline for both men and women, running from the high school level through university and into the professional ranks. The Seoul Metropolitan Sports Council's sepak takraw team is the ninth men's professional team established nationwide. The squad is led by Head Coach Yu Dong-yeong, who has national team coaching experience, and includes players Park Cheol-hee, Oh Ju-mong, Min Gyeong-hyeon and Lee Ji-won, for a total of five members. The team has been building its competitive standing at major tournaments, finishing third in the quad event at the 27th National Men's and Women's Sepak Takraw Championships and third in the regu event at the 2026 City and Province Sepak Takraw Tournament. Team captain Park Cheol-hee expressed his ambitions at the ceremony. "Drawing on the competition experience I have built up, including at international tournaments, I will lead my younger teammates well as the senior member of the squad," he said. "With a sense of responsibility as a representative of Seoul, I will aim for strong results at the National Sports Festival and help this team grow into a powerhouse that truly represents Seoul."

Sept. 14, 2026

UFC Sport launches 'Tuhon 2' and Rolling Stones collaboration collections

Sports brand UFC Sport is set to release two collections in quick succession: "Tuhon 2" and a collaboration with the Rolling Stones. UFC Sport said Monday it will drop "Tuhon 2," created with up-and-coming UFC fighter Yoo Ju-sang, as a limited release on its own online store and on the trend-product platform KREAM. UFC Sport holds an official licensing agreement with the US-based UFC. "Tuhon 2" is the follow-up to the first "Tuhon" collection, which sold out entirely. The brand said the new release was designed to capture fan attention and support ahead of Yoo's scheduled bout on Sept. 20. The brand said it will then exclusively launch the Rolling Stones collaboration collection on Musinsa on Thursday, with sales at major brick-and-mortar stores beginning the same day. The collection blends the Rolling Stones' iconic visuals and vintage rock aesthetic with UFC Sport's athletic sensibility, combining UFC's intense sports heritage with music and street fashion to present a new side of the brand. "We will continue to strengthen our brand competitiveness through collaborations with diverse cultural content — including music and fashion — while maintaining the athlete- and sport-based identity that defines UFC Sport," a brand official said.

Sept. 14, 2026

Jeang Silva submits Delgado in round 3, calls shot for featherweight title

Silva beats Delgado to demand featherweight title shot Moreno wins split decision over Morales Jeang Silva of Brazil has won back-to-back fights and is making his case for a UFC featherweight title shot. Silva, ranked sixth in the UFC featherweight division (65.8 kilograms), submitted Jose Miguel Delgado of the United States and Mexico at 2 minutes 57 seconds of round 3 via a one-arm rear-naked choke in the main event of Noche UFC: Silva vs. Delgado at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday (Korean Standard Time). Noche UFC is a special event held in honor of Mexican Independence Day and this year marked its fourth edition. The victory gave the 29-year-old Silva his second straight win, following a triumph over Arnold Allen in January. His overall record stands at 18-3, with a 7-1 mark inside the UFC. Silva was knocked down in the first round after absorbing a straight and a left uppercut combination from Delgado, but he weathered the storm through wrestling. In the second round, Silva turned up the pressure, secured a takedown and landed ground-and-pound strikes. The decisive third round saw him drop Delgado with a right straight near the cage wall. In the ensuing scramble, Silva took back position and locked in a rear-naked choke with his left arm alone, forcing the tap. In his post-fight interview, Silva declared, "Whoever holds the champion's belt — the new champion is right here." Champion Alexander Volkanovski is set to defend his title against No. 1-ranked Mofsar Yevloyev at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi, UAE, on Oct. 25. In the co-main event, former UFC flyweight champion Brandon Moreno, 32, of Mexico made his Noche UFC debut and earned a split decision victory (28-29, 30-27, 30-27) over Joseph Morales, 32, of the United States and Mexico, who won the TUF 33 flyweight tournament. Meanwhile, former UFC women's flyweight champion and current No. 3-ranked Alexa Grasso, 33, of Mexico overwhelmed No. 2-ranked Manon Fiorot, 36, of France with relentless boxing pressure to claim a unanimous decision win (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).

Sept. 14, 2026

Chimaev hints at hiatus if no fight booked by December

Former middleweight champion signals rest period if year-end bout falls through 'I get sick a lot … seven times under general anesthesia' Former UFC middleweight champion Hamzat Chimaev has said he may step away from competition for a while if no fight is arranged for him by December. Chimaev lost the middleweight title to Sean Strickland by split decision at UFC 328 and has been pushing for an immediate rematch, but that has not materialized. Strickland is expected to defend the belt against Nassourdine Imavov around year's end. Chimaev had been seeking a fight against Caio Borralho or Dricus du Plessis as an alternative, should Imavov earn a title shot. After speaking with UFC matchmakers, however, he learned that both Borralho and du Plessis are sidelined by injuries and unavailable for now. With those options closed off, Chimaev said a break has become his third alternative. Speaking in an interview Sunday (local time), he told combat sports outlet Red Corner MMA: "If nothing happens in October or December, I'll take a rest for a while. I have a lot of injuries that need treatment. I go into every fight with some kind of problem. People already know that." He added: "I get sick a lot. I only have half a thyroid. I've been under general anesthesia seven times and had six surgeries. The Almighty has decided this for me. Still, I have to live my life." Chimaev has repeatedly urged the UFC to keep him active by booking a matchup, but no announcement has been forthcoming.

Sept. 14, 2026

McGregor signals UFC split: 'One more fight and Mac Daddy is free'

Former champion mentions BKFC, says he wants in 'as soon as possible' Conor "The Notorious" McGregor, 38, widely regarded as the greatest star in UFC history, has signaled a split from the promotion. McGregor made his intentions clear in a recent social media post, laying out his plans for after his UFC contract expires. "One fight left," he wrote. "One more fight and Mac Daddy is a free man." He also expressed a desire to compete in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship events. "BKFC is unstoppable right now," he wrote. "The last few months have been incredible. God bless. God bless real fighting. I want in as soon as possible." The post reads less like a negotiating tactic to secure better terms with the UFC and more like a genuine signal that he intends to part ways with the promotion once his contract runs out. McGregor ended a five-year absence when he headlined UFC 329 against Max Holloway on July 11. He suffered a serious right knee injury while landing after his first kick attempt and was stopped by TKO just 69 seconds into the first round. He underwent surgery shortly after and now faces at least another year of rehabilitation. Many analysts are skeptical about his future prospects, noting that he had already suffered a leg injury in the fight before his comeback and that a string of injuries had forced him to withdraw from bouts in the intervening years. Given that he is 38, some have concluded he can never return to the prime form he showed during his title-winning years. His drawing power, however, remains intact. The July comeback fight generated $25 million in gate revenue — the highest in UFC history. That said, with expectations now tempered again, there is no guarantee his box-office appeal will hold for what would be his final fight under the UFC contract, expected after July next year. In that context, McGregor appears to be pursuing a strategy of floating the idea of fights with other organizations or in boxing — rather than approaching the UFC from a position of weakness — in order to maximize his market value when he becomes a free agent. McGregor became a co-owner of BKFC two years ago after acquiring a stake in the bare-knuckle boxing promotion, and he has repeatedly mentioned the organization — both in this post and previously — hinting that he wants to compete as a fighter. Even if he never actually steps into a BKFC bout, simply raising the prospect boosts his own profile and the promotion's visibility. UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev has also recently added fuel to the speculation, telling a Russian media outlet that a boxing match with McGregor is a possibility. "I heard there's quite a lot of money involved," Makhachev said. "Regardless of the purse, if it's a fight against McGregor, I want it."

Sept. 14, 2026

Golfzon to cover repair costs for screen golf stores flooded in heavy rains

Golfzon announced Monday it will provide recovery support to franchised and non-franchised screen golf stores equipped with its simulators that were damaged by flooding from heavy rains that struck South Gyeongsang Province's Geoje area in August. The company said it decided to offer the support to put into practice its values of coexistence with screen golf business owners and corporate giving. Store damage caused by natural disasters — including heavy rains, burst pipes and heavy snowfall — is not ordinarily eligible for after-the-fact support. Golfzon said it will prioritize stores that suffered the most severe damage in Geoje, Gyeonggi Province and Busan, all of which were declared disaster zones following the downpours. The company said it has already surveyed the extent of the damage and plans to cover all recovery-related costs in full, including parts repair, replacement and labor. "We decided to lend our support to help screen golf business owners and operators who were hit by the recent heavy rains get back to their daily routines and resume store operations as quickly as possible," Golfzon Chief Executive Park Kang-su said. "We will do our best to consistently provide a wide range of welfare services for our stores and store owners."

Sept. 14, 2026

Makhachev names Gary as future champion after his reign ends

'Prochazka, Shavkat, Morales are all on the same level — Ian is the most likely next champion' UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev, widely regarded as the sport's active greatest of all time, has named the fighter he expects to claim the title once his reign ends. In a recent interview with Russian outlet Ushatayка, Makhachev assessed the skills of three leading contenders — Carlos Prochazka, Shavkat Rakhmonov and undefeated Michael Morales. "Honestly, I think Prochazka, Shavkat and Morales are all on the same level," Makhachev said. "Prochazka is dangerous because of his striking power. Morales has a very big frame and is a threat both in wrestling and striking. Shavkat is also an extremely tricky opponent when you look at his overall skill set." Makhachev reserved his highest praise, however, for Ian Machado Garry, whom he faced most recently. Garry fought Makhachev the distance at UFC 330, losing by unanimous decision after five rounds. Having shared the octagon with Garry for 25 minutes, Makhachev ranked him among the most dangerous and formidable fighters in the welterweight division. He also predicted Garry would capture the title once he steps away from the championship. "I think one of the most dangerous and tricky opponents I've faced was Ian Garry in our last fight," Makhachev said. "After I'm no longer champion, I think he will be the one to become champion." Garry expressed regret after the defeat in a recent interview, saying he should have been more aggressive and that he would win a rematch. An immediate rematch appears unlikely given the current queue of contenders and questions of fairness to other challengers. Many fans and UFC brass have also criticized Garry for what they described as excessive friendliness toward Makhachev during their bout, arguing it dulled the sharpness and intensity of the contest. Makhachev has repeatedly denied rumors of early retirement and confirmed he intends to keep competing. His win over Garry at UFC 330 in August extended his UFC winning streak to a record 17 consecutive victories and made him the fifth fighter in history to successfully defend titles in two weight classes, having previously held the lightweight championship.

Sept. 14, 2026

Huons wins third straight, beats Hana Card in PBA Team League

Hi One, Harim claim full-set victories Huons, the Round 2 champions of the PBA Team League, extended their winning streak to three matches with a victory over Hana Card. On the fourth day of the Welcome Savings Bank PBA Team League Pohang Tour 2026-2027, held Sunday at the indoor gymnasium of Pohang General Sports Park in Pohang, North Gyeongsang Province, Huons defeated Hana Card 4-0 on sets. The result lifted Huons to third place with a 3-1 record (9 points), level with Hana Card on wins and losses but ahead on set differential — Huons posted a ratio of 1.857 against Hana Card's 1.500. Already leading 2-0 in sets, Huons sealed the match in the third set as Choi Sung-won defeated Choklu with a high run of 11 points in the third inning, winning 15-7. In the fourth set, the Morales-Kim Ye-eun pairing beat Shin Jeong-ju and Han Seul-gi 9-5 in six innings to complete the sweep. Huons had seen their 10-match winning streak snapped by NH NongHyup Card in their first match of Round 3, but have since reeled off three straight wins to re-enter the upper-tier race. Hana Card, meanwhile, suffered their first defeat of Round 3 after arriving on a three-match winning streak of their own. Hi One Resort and Harim each won 4-3 on sets — Hi One over the Breakers and Harim over Woori Financial Group — to run their winning streaks to four matches. Both teams share a 4-0 record with 11 points and identical set differentials of 2.667, but Hi One Resort leads the standings by a point-differential ratio of 1.293. Crown Haitai defeated SY 4-1 on sets, powered by two wins from Kim Im-kwon, to extend their winning streak to two. NH NongHyup Card ended a two-match losing streak by beating Welcome Savings Bank in a full-set thriller.

Sept. 14, 2026

Aspinall faces title-strip pressure as return timeline remains unclear

White: 'That will definitely be discussed at UFC' UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall could be forced to relinquish his title if he fails to schedule a defense before the end of the year. Oct. 25 (local time) will mark one year since Aspinall last competed. He fought Ciryl Gane on that date last year, but the bout was ruled a no-contest after Gane landed an illegal eye poke that prevented Aspinall from continuing. Aspinall suffered injuries to both eyes and underwent surgery, and his return date remains uncertain. Just a month or two ago, Aspinall had hoped to return this month, but he has not been cleared for full training, including sparring. His agent, Eddie Hearn, recently said he hopes Aspinall will receive clearance to return to training before the end of the year. Amid the uncertainty, warning signs are emerging over Aspinall's hold on the title. The situation has drawn comparisons to Valentina Shevchenko, who last fought Nov. 15 last year and recently vacated the UFC women's flyweight title after a new injury prevented her from competing. The parallel has prompted questions about whether Aspinall should be expected to do the same. UFC President Dana White signaled he intends to address the matter directly. Speaking to MMA Junkie and other combat sports outlets on Saturday, White said, "That situation — Tom vacating the title — will definitely be discussed at UFC." "Valentina, who vacated, didn't want the division to be held up because of her. I think Tom feels the same way," White added. "I don't personally know exactly what his health situation is right now, but I think we'll be able to sort this out soon." Should Aspinall return before year's end, he would be required to face Ciryl Gane — who claimed the interim title by defeating Alex Pereira at a White House event in June — in a unification bout that would also serve as a rematch. If a date cannot be set quickly, however, a rematch between Gane and Pereira that is currently being pursued could take place first, which would likely intensify pressure from UFC on Aspinall to vacate.

Sept. 14, 2026

Europe reclaims Solheim Cup with 15-13 victory over United States

Europe reclaimed the Solheim Cup for the first time in two years, defeating the United States at the 20th edition of women's golf's premier continental team competition. The European side, captained by Anna Nordqvist, went 7-5 in Sunday's (local time) singles matches at Bernardus Golf in Cromvoirt, North Brabant, Netherlands, to seal a 15-13 victory on aggregate. Europe had lost 12.5-15.5 to the United States at the 2024 edition in Virginia, but avenged that defeat on home soil to lift the Solheim Cup for the eighth time, against 11 losses and one draw. The opening two days produced a perfectly balanced contest. Both teams split the foursomes — in which partners alternate shots on a single ball — and the fourballs — in which each player uses their own ball and the better score counts — two wins apiece, leaving the match tied 4-4. On the second morning, Europe surged ahead in the foursomes, winning 3-1 to lead 7-5, but the United States hit back with a 3-1 fourballs sweep in the afternoon to pull the match back to square one at 8-8. The decisive moment came in Sunday's (local time) 12 singles matches. Europe went 7-5 in the singles to add seven points, pulling clear of a United States side that could manage only five. Europe seized control early through a blend of veteran experience and rookie energy. Charley Hull of England beat Megan Khang 3&2, while fellow Englishwoman and rookie Mimi Rhodes caused a major upset by defeating world No. 1 Nelly Korda 4&2. Linn Grant of Sweden, who went unbeaten in four matches at the event, also contributed decisively, beating Angel Yin 4&3. The closing stages were settled by a young rookie and a seasoned veteran. Rookie Lottie Woad of England beat Auston Kim 2&1 to give Europe its 14th point, before veteran Carlota Ciganda of Spain clinched a 3&2 win over Jennifer Kupcho on the 16th hole to deliver the 15th point Europe needed to secure the title outright. The victory lifted Europe's all-time record to 8 wins, 1 draw and 11 losses. Nordqvist, winning the Solheim Cup in her first stint as captain, said the team's focus from the opening hole made the difference. "Every single player showed strong concentration from the first hole, and building a blue leaderboard — our team color — from early on was key," she said. United States captain Angela Stanford acknowledged the defeat, saying her players had fought hard to the end but that Europe had shown superior composure and decisiveness in the critical singles matches.

Sept. 14, 2026

Europe defeats US to claim Solheim Cup

Final-day singles matches decided 7-5, giving Europe a 15-13 victory Europe has won the Solheim Cup, the women's golf team competition between Europe and the United States. The European team clinched the title Sunday (local time) at Bernardus Golf (par 72) in 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands, winning the final day's 12 singles matches 7-5 to defeat the United States 15-13 on aggregate. The victory was Europe's eighth in the all-time Solheim Cup standings, against one draw and 11 losses. Europe also extended its unbeaten record on home soil, with its last home defeat coming at the 2015 edition held in Germany. After the first two days left the teams deadlocked at 8-8, Europe broke the stalemate from the fifth singles match onward. Nanna Koerstz Madsen of Denmark, Nastasia Nadaud of France, Julia Lopez Ramirez of Spain and Lottie Woad of England won in succession, pushing Europe ahead 14-10. Woad, making her Solheim Cup debut, contributed decisively to Europe's winning momentum by defeating Auston Kim 2 up through the 17th hole (par 4). US ace Nelly Korda put in a strong individual performance, going 2-1-1 in the tournament including a singles win over Mimi Rhodes of England, but could not prevent the Americans from losing the trophy. The next Solheim Cup is scheduled for September 2028 at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky.

Sept. 14, 2026

Moon Do-yeop finishes runner-up at KPGA Shinhan Donghae Open ahead of Asian Games

Moon cards 6-under 66 to finish at 14 under par 'Good putting will carry me at Asian Games' Japan's Sunagawa Kosuke wins by two strokes Moon Do-yeop, a member of South Korea's national team for the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, finished runner-up at the KPGA Tour's Shinhan Donghae Open — a tournament he had targeted as a warm-up for the Games. Moon carded a 6-under-par 66 in the final round Sunday at Jack Nicklaus Golf Club Korea's Urban and Links courses (par 72) in Incheon, recording one double bogey but offsetting it with eight birdies. The 42nd Shinhan Donghae Open carried a purse of 1.5 billion won ($1.12 million). His four-round total of 14-under-par 274 placed Moon in a tie for second alongside Jang Yu-bin, Lee Sang-hee and Japan's Ohori Yujiro. Victory went to Japan's Sunagawa Kosuke, who finished at 16-under-par 272 — two strokes clear of the field — claiming his first professional win on Korean soil. Co-sanctioned by the Japan Golf Tour Organization, the event has now been won by a Japanese player for three consecutive years, following Hirata Kensei in 2024 and Higa Kazuki in 2025. Moon, who claimed his first win of the season at the KPGA North Gyeongsang Province Open in May, fell short of a second title but sent a strong signal ahead of the men's golf competition at the Asian Games later this month. Starting the final round tied for 11th, Moon made up three strokes on the front nine to mount a charge. He dropped two shots at the par-4 11th after his tee shot found the right penalty zone, requiring five strokes to reach the green. He bounced back with a birdie at the par-4 12th, then reeled off four consecutive birdies from the 15th through the 18th to climb into a share of second place. "My putting feel is good right now, and if my ball-striking sharpens up a bit more, I think I can put up a strong result at the Asian Games," Moon said. "After playing in the Golfzon Open, which tees off Thursday, I plan to spend time in practice getting ready for the Asian Games." Jang Yu-bin, who began the final round one stroke off the lead in a tie for second, could manage only two birdies and two bogeys for a net gain of two strokes, leaving him short of the podium.

Sept. 13, 2026

Park Bo-gyeom wins KB Financial Group Championship for first major title

Final-round 71 lifts her to 5-under 283 total She has won at least once every year since 2023 'I really want to win multiple times this year' Park Bo-gyeom won the KB Financial Group Golden Life Championship, the third major of the KLPGA Tour season, which carried a purse of 1.5 billion won ($1.12 million). Park carded three birdies and two bogeys for a 1-under-par 71 in the final round Sunday at Blackstone Golf Club Icheon (par 72) in Icheon, Gyeonggi Province. Her total of 5-under-par 283 edged out Park Ye-ji, Bang Shin-sil and Yoo Seo-yeon — who finished tied for second at 4-under 284 — by one stroke, giving Park her first win of the year. The winner's share was 270 million won. It was her fourth career victory and her first major title. Park, who joined the tour in September 2017, has won at least once every year since 2023. Park began the final round tied for second, one stroke behind third-round leader Park Ye-ji. She picked up birdies on holes 1 and 3 but gave them back with consecutive bogeys on holes 5 and 7, struggling to move up the leaderboard. A birdie on the par-4 8th hole put her back under par, and a bogey-free back nine of steady par play ultimately carried her to the title. The turning point came at the par-3 16th. Yoo Seo-yeon, who had been tied for the lead, missed a par putt for a bogey, while Park saved par to take sole possession of first place by one stroke with two holes to play. Both players made par on the par-4 17th. At the par-5 18th, Yoo could not convert a birdie putt, and Park saved par to seal the victory. "All four rounds were tough," Park said. "On the final day, I tried not to force anything. At Blackstone Golf Club, mistakes happen when you try too hard. I focused on positioning the ball where I could make birdie putts comfortably, and that paid off." Park had gone without a win since claiming her third career title in March last year. "I've been winning once a year, but this year I really want to win multiple times," she said. Yoo Seo-yeon held sole possession of the lead through the 13th hole but made bogeys on the par-4 14th and the 16th, finishing with an even-par 72 to miss out on what would have been her first career win — and at a major. Seo Gyo-rim, who started the final round tied for sixth, fired four birdies against three bogeys for a 1-under 71 and finished at 3-under 285 to claim fifth place. The result pushed her season earnings to 1.38 billion won, moving her past Kim Min-sol (1.31 billion won) into first place on the money list. Kim Min-sol, Seo's rookie rival, struggled again in the final round, shooting a 3-over 75 to finish at 9-over 297, tied for 47th.

Sept. 13, 2026

Park Bo-gyeom claims first major title at KB Financial Group Golden Life Championship

Park Bo-gyeom won her first major title Sunday at the KB Financial Group Golden Life Championship, the third major of the KLPGA Tour season, which carried a purse of 1.5 billion won ($1.12 million). Playing the final round at Blackstone Icheon Golf Club (par 72, 6,837 yards) in Icheon, Gyeonggi Province, Park carded three birdies and two bogeys for a 1-under-par 71, finishing at 5-under 283 to edge joint runners-up Yoo Seo-yeon 2, Bang Shin-sil and Park Ye-ji by one stroke. Her winner's check came to 270 million won. Starting the day one stroke behind leader Park Ye-ji, Park Bo-gyeom built early momentum with a chip-in birdie from 16 yards on the par-5 first hole, then added a 3-meter birdie on the par-3 third. She gave those gains back, however, with a three-putt bogey on the par-5 fifth and a green-miss bogey on the par-3 seventh. The back nine brought the outcome into sharp focus. Yoo Seo-yeon 2 reeled off three birdies against one bogey through the 13th hole to open a two-stroke lead and appeared on the verge of her first career win. A tee shot into a fairway bunker on the par-4 14th led to a bogey, and another green miss on the par-3 16th added a second bogey in quick succession, surrendering the lead. Park Bo-gyeom had already set herself up for the finish, sticking her second shot to within 1.2 meters of the pin on the par-4 eighth for a birdie. With Yoo's collapse handing her the lead, Park parred the remaining 10 holes through the 18th to seal a one-stroke victory. Park, who made her KLPGA Tour debut in 2021, claimed her fourth career title with the win. She took her first victory at the Kyochon 1991 Ladies Open in 2023, then added the Sangsangin·Hankyung WOW Net Open in 2024 and the Blue Canyon Ladies Championship in 2025 before capturing her first major trophy Sunday. Park Ye-ji, who had entered the final round as leader, ran into trouble on the par-5 fifth hole, where a four-putt double bogey ultimately cost her a share of the title. She salvaged a tie for second by holing a downhill 1-meter birdie putt on the par-5 18th to finish at joint runner-up. Bang Shin-sil was equally sharp early, making four consecutive birdies through the sixth hole, but a birdie, a bogey and a double bogey over the remaining holes left her also settling for a share of second place. Seo Gyo-rim, chasing her fifth win of the season, posted four birdies against three bogeys for a 1-under 71, finishing at 3-under 285 in sole fifth place. After dropping two strokes on the front nine — three bogeys against one birdie — she rallied with three birdies on the back nine to climb the leaderboard.

Sept. 13, 2026

Japan wins Shinhan Donghae Open for 3rd straight year as Sunagawa claims maiden title

Sunagawa Kosuke of Japan held off a pack of Korean challengers to claim his first professional victory at the 42nd Shinhan Donghae Open, which carried a purse of 1.5 billion won ($1.12 million). Playing the final round Sunday at Jack Nicklaus Golf Club Korea in Incheon's Songdo district (par 72, 7,502 yards), Sunagawa carded a 3-under-par 69 — four birdies against one bogey — to finish at 16-under 272 and win by two strokes over a four-way tie for second that included Moon Do-yeop, Jang Yu-bin, Lee Sang-hee and Japan's Ohori Yuji. Sunagawa, who turned professional in 2020, vaulted to the top of the leaderboard Saturday with a bogey-free, seven-birdie round and never relinquished the lead in the final round, navigating the day without a serious crisis. The victory earned him a winner's share of 300 million won, a two-year Japan Golf Tour Organization seed and a five-year KPGA Tour card. Jang Yu-bin's performance was a disappointment. Starting the final round one stroke off the lead in a tie for second, Jang surged to outright first with back-to-back birdies on the first and second holes, only to lose momentum when he missed a 1-meter par putt on the par-3 eighth hole. Jang could not sustain a charge on the back nine either, giving back a birdie on the 10th with a bogey on the 14th, and had to settle for a share of the runner-up position after a birdie on the par-5 18th. Moon Do-yeop, who had dropped two shots Saturday and fallen off the lead, produced a dazzling finish — four consecutive birdies on holes 15 through 18 — to join the tie for second and raise hopes for a gold medal at the Asian Games two weeks away. Moon made a double bogey on the par-4 11th after finding the water off the tee; without that mistake, he would have been in contention to win. Lee Sang-hee, who won the KBC Augusta in Japan two weeks ago, fired a bogey-free 5-under 67 with five birdies to also finish tied for second. Lee narrowly missed sole runner-up honors after failing to convert a 2-meter birdie putt on the par-5 18th. Sunagawa's victory means the Shinhan Donghae Open trophy has gone to a Japanese player for three consecutive years. Hirata Kensei won in 2024, Higa Kazuki in 2025, and now Sunagawa this year. Japanese players have claimed the title four times in the past five years, establishing a clear edge over their Korean counterparts on home soil. Analysts point to course conditions and short-game proficiency as key factors behind Japan's dominance. Many courses on the Japan Golf Tour feature firm, fast greens, deep and thick rough, and strategically placed bunkers — the hallmarks of traditional tournament layouts. At Jack Nicklaus Golf Club Korea, scrambling ability — recovering from missed greens — was critical, as was precise wedge distance control, and it was in these areas that the Japanese players' fundamentals proved superior.

Sept. 13, 2026

Hong's successor Moreno arrives to take charge of 6 A-matches

Contract may be extended through 2027 Asian Cup depending on results Roberto Moreno, named interim head coach of the South Korean national football team, arrived Sunday with his coaching staff and began preparations to lead the side through six A-matches. Moreno touched down at Incheon International Airport on Sunday alongside five coaching staff members who will assist him. The Korea Football Association launched an open recruitment process to find a successor to Hong Myung-bo, who resigned after South Korea was eliminated in the group stage of the 2026 North and Central America World Cup, following procedures set out under the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee's national team selection and operations guidelines. The KFA appointed Moreno as interim head coach on Sept. 1, citing the strong enthusiasm and understanding of Korean football he demonstrated during his in-person interview. Moreno served as assistant coach at FC Barcelona from 2014 to 2017 and briefly took charge of the Spanish national team in 2019. He subsequently managed Monaco, Granada and Sochi. Joining him on the national team coaching staff are Eduardo Docampo, his former assistant at Sochi, along with coaches Jacinto Marín and Víctor Bravo Desoto, fitness coach Javier Chocarro and goalkeeper coach Nico Bosch. The KFA rounded out the staff by adding full-time coaches Jo Yong-hyeong and Lee Jae-hong as fitness coach. Moreno will oversee six A-matches in total — four in September and October and two in November. His contract runs through Nov. 27 but may be extended depending on how those six matches go. The KFA also included a provision in the contract that would keep him in charge through the 2027 Asian Cup, set to be held in January next year. Moreno's first task is to finalize the squad for the four-match A-match series in September and October. The national team will face Ecuador at Suwon World Cup Stadium on Sept. 24, then take on Uruguay at Seoul World Cup Stadium on Sept. 28. The run continues with a match against Venezuela at Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium on Oct. 2, followed by a clash with Uzbekistan at Yongin Mir Stadium on Oct. 6. Moreno will hold his inaugural press conference Monday at 2 p.m. at Korea Football Park in Cheonan, where he will also announce the squad for the September and October A-matches.

Sept. 13, 2026