Kim Si-woo, Shin Sang-hoon share fourth at Genesis Championship as Katsuragawa takes title

Kim stumbles with even-par final round, ending bid for first win in nearly four years Shin posts best finish among KPGA Tour players, holds onto Player of the Year points lead Kim Si-woo and Shin Sang-hoon finished tied for fourth at the Genesis Championship, a co-sanctioned event between the KPGA Tour and the DP World Tour carrying a $4 million purse. Katsuragawa Yuto, 28, of Japan claimed the title. Kim carded an even-par 71 on Sunday at Woojung Hills Country Club (par 71) in Cheonan, South Chungcheong Province, posting three birdies and three bogeys in the final round. His total of 10-under-par 274 placed him in a tie for fourth alongside Shin and others — three strokes behind champion Katsuragawa, who finished at 13-under 271. Kim, a four-time PGA Tour winner, has not added to his victory total since the Sony Open in January 2023. He had stayed near the top of the leaderboard from the opening round, chasing his first win in roughly three years and nine months, but could not make up ground on the final day. Kim entered the final round in a tie for third, three strokes off the lead, and struggled on the front nine. He made bogey on the fourth hole (par 4) before picking up a birdie on the fifth (par 5), only to drop shots on the seventh (par 3) and ninth (par 4). Two over through nine holes, Kim drained a birdie putt of more than 12 meters on the 12th hole (par 4) and added another from about 8 meters on the 15th (par 4), but could not close the gap. Shin also finished at 10-under 274, tying for fourth and recording the best result among KPGA Tour players in the field. Shin birdied the fourth hole on the final day but gave a stroke back with a bogey on the 10th (par 4). He recovered with a birdie on the 12th, then took a double bogey on the 15th. A closing birdie on the 18th (par 5) brought him back to even-par 71 for the round. The result allowed Shin to hold onto the top spot in the KPGA Tour Genesis Player of the Year points standings. He also secured a berth in the 2027 Genesis Scottish Open, awarded to the highest-finishing KPGA Tour player at this event. Katsuragawa, who tied the course record with an 8-under 63 in the third round, held on with an even-par final round to claim the championship. He finished two strokes clear of joint runners-up Frederic Lacroix and Martin Couvra, both of France, who ended at 11-under 273. The victory was Katsuragawa's second on the DP World Tour, coming two and a half years after his win at the ISPS Handa Championship in April 2024. The winner's share was $680,000. It marked the first time a non-Korean player has won the Genesis Championship in the tournament's 10-year history. The event has been co-sanctioned by the KPGA Tour and the DP World Tour since 2024. Among Korean players, Bae Yong-jun finished tied for 13th at 8-under 276, while Lee Sang-hee was tied for 17th at 7-under 277. Park Jeong-hun and Park Il-hwan shared 22nd place at 6-under 278. Jang Yu-bin ended tied for 45th at 2-under 282, and Im Sung-jae finished tied for 54th at even-par 284.

Oct. 25, 2026

Typhoon Champi washes out KBO playoff opener, leaving fans stranded in Daegu

Fans who had traveled to Daegu were left bewildered Sunday as Typhoon Champi forced the cancellation of the professional baseball postseason opener, leaving supporters who had come from afar with few good options. Game 1 of the 2026 Shinhan SOL KBO postseason playoff series — a best-of-five between the KIA Tigers and Samsung Lions scheduled for 2 p.m. at Samsung Lions Park in Daegu — was called off due to rain brought by Typhoon Champi. Rain had been falling at Samsung Lions Park since the morning under the typhoon's influence. The Korea Meteorological Administration had forecast 20 to 60 millimeters of rainfall for Daegu and southern North Gyeongsang Province. It was the first postseason game this season to be rained out, and the 26th in KBO history. With Sunday's game canceled, the entire playoff schedule was pushed back by one day. Game 1 between KIA and Samsung will now be played Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the same venue.

Oct. 25, 2026

Kim Bo-mi seeks first title, Im Jeong-suk eyes sixth in LPBA final

Kim reaches final for fourth time, still chasing maiden crown Im returns to championship stage for first time in nearly three years Kim Bo-mi of NH Nonghyup Card, seeking her first LPBA title, will face Im Jeong-suk of Crown Haitai in the women's professional billiards final. Im is chasing her sixth career title. Kim advanced Saturday at KINTEX PBA Stadium in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, defeating Lee Seon-young 3-0 (11-3, 11-7, 11-10) in the semifinals of the 2026-2027 season Tour 5 "Jigeum Jal Saneun Bangbeop ZGM NH Nonghyup Card PBA-LPBA Championship." Reaching the final for the fourth time in her career, Kim again has a chance to claim her long-awaited first title. Kim seized control from the opening inning of the first set, scoring five points on a single run. She added four more in the third inning to take the set 11-3, then rallied from 4-7 down in the second set to win 11-7. The third set proved the most dramatic: Kim fell behind 5-10 before her opponent's scoring stalled. She steadily accumulated points from the 13th inning onward, completing a comeback to win 11-10 and secure her place in the final. Im Jeong-suk, her opponent in the final, eliminated Lee Mi-rae 3-1 (11-7, 11-9, 10-11, 11-5) in the other semifinal. Im took the first two sets in succession, dropped the third, then closed out the match with an 11-5 win in the fourth. Im is one of the sport's early dominant figures, having won three titles in the LPBA's inaugural season alone. Sitting on five career victories, she returned to the final for the first time in two years and eight months since the Welcome Savings Bank Welbank Championship in Tour 8 of the 2023-2024 season. She had suffered first-round exits in each of her previous three tournaments but shook off that slump to reach Sunday's decider. The final begins Sunday at 10 p.m. in a best-of-seven format. The winner's prize is 40 million won ($30,200). For Kim, it is a chance to fulfill her career-long ambition of a first title; for Im, it is a stage to claim a sixth career crown and prove she remains a force in the sport. Meanwhile, in the men's PBA round of 16, title favorites Kang Dong-gung and Kim Yeong-won both fell. Kang lost 0-3 to Jo Geon-hwi, while Kim dropped a 1-3 decision to Lee Sang-dae. Also advancing to the quarterfinals were David Martinez of Spain, Lee Chung-bok, Antonio Montes of Spain, Lee Seung-jin, Kim Nam-su and Jan Chapak of Turkey.

Oct. 25, 2026

Noh Seung-yul moves up to T17 at Butterfield Bermuda Championship

Eagle fuels 2-under round; Smotherman, Power share lead at 16 under Noh Seung-yul climbed to a share of 17th place after the third round of the PGA Tour's Butterfield Bermuda Championship, which carries a $6 million purse. Playing Sunday (Korean Standard Time) at Port Royal Golf Course (par 71) in Southampton, Bermuda, Noh posted an eagle, a birdie and a bogey for a 2-under-par 69. His three-round total of 10-under-par 203 moved him up six spots from a share of 23rd, leaving him six strokes off the lead. Noh made his move in blustery conditions with an eagle at the par-5 7th hole. After his tee shot found the rough, he reached the green with his second shot and drained a putt from about 4.2 meters for the eagle. He bogeyed the par-3 16th but bounced back with a birdie at the par-5 17th. Noh has competed primarily on the Korn Ferry Tour this season and needs to improve his FedEx Cup Fall standings to secure a PGA Tour card for next season. Austin Smotherman of the United States and Seamus Power of Ireland share the 54-hole lead at 16-under-par 197. Smotherman shot a 5-under 66 on Sunday, while Power posted a 4-under 67. Smotherman, who claimed his first PGA Tour victory earlier this season at the Bank of Utah Championship, is chasing his second title of the year. Taylor Moore of the United States and Canadians Corey Conners and Ben Silverman are tied for third at 14 under par. With 12 players within four strokes of the lead and strong winds again forecast for the final round, a tight finish is expected.

Oct. 25, 2026

Lee Kang-in returns to starting lineup, helps Atletico Madrid extend winning streak to six

Lee Kang-in has put injury concerns to rest, returning to the pitch and helping Atletico Madrid extend their La Liga winning streak to six matches. The 25-year-old had missed his first game since joining the club due to a thigh injury. Lee started Sunday's 2026-27 La Liga home match against Deportivo at Riyadh Air Metropolitano in Madrid, playing 67 minutes. He did not register a goal or an assist. Atletico Madrid defeated Deportivo 1-0, with Julian Alvarez scoring the decisive goal. The win moved Atletico to eight wins, one draw and one loss — 25 points — keeping them close behind La Liga leaders FC Barcelona, who have 27 points from one more match played. Lee's appearance came roughly a week after his previous outing, a La Liga match against Espanyol on Oct. 17. Lee had been included in the substitute list for Atletico's 2026-27 UEFA Champions League league-phase third-round away match against Stuttgart on Wednesday, which ended 1-1, but did not come on. It was the first time Lee had remained on the bench since joining Atletico from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in the summer transfer window. Local media reported that Lee had been dealing with minor discomfort from a quadriceps contusion and was not pushed to play. As a precaution, he did not even warm up. Lee rejoined normal team training Thursday (local time) and returned to full fitness for Sunday's match against Deportivo. Through Sunday, Lee has appeared in 12 of Atletico's 13 official matches this season. In La Liga, he has played in all 10 matches — starting eight — and has recorded two goals and one assist.

Oct. 25, 2026

From rock bottom to WWE champion: Drew McIntyre's road back

Released in 2014, the Scottish star spent three years adrift before his wife's intervention set him on the path to redemption WWE star Drew McIntyre (41, Britain) has opened up about the years he spent drinking heavily after his mother's death — and how he clawed his way back to the top of professional wrestling. McIntyre appeared on Stephanie McMahon's podcast "What's Your Story?" to reflect on his mother's battle with cancer, her passing, and the turbulent period that followed his release from WWE. The Scotland native dreamed of becoming a professional wrestler from childhood. With his family's support, he made his way to the United States and broke into WWE, earning recognition in 2009 as a promising prospect personally backed by then-Chairman Vince McMahon. His mother's illness and death, however, shook him to his core. McIntyre recalled turning to alcohol to cope with his grief, neglecting his own well-being in the process. He said he lost his positive outlook during that period, spending more time complaining about his circumstances than holding himself accountable. His standing within WWE eroded, and he was ultimately released in 2014. After his release, McIntyre worked the independent wrestling circuit in Britain and the United States, winning titles across multiple promotions and rebuilding his reputation as a performer. But his personal struggles were far from resolved. The turning point came from his wife. McIntyre said she confronted him about his excessive drinking and lifestyle, calling for change. At the time, he brushed off her concerns, telling himself his in-ring results and income were improving — but he eventually took a hard look at how he was living. He reined in his drinking and refocused on conditioning and training. The turnaround paid off. McIntyre returned to WWE in 2017, three years after his release, and in 2020 defeated Brock Lesnar to capture the WWE Championship — a remarkable comeback for a man who had once been shown the door. Known by the nickname "The Scottish Warrior," McIntyre stands 196 centimeters tall and weighs 125 kilograms. His signature finishing move is the Claymore — named after a type of Scottish broadsword — in which he charges at his opponent and drives one leg into them while airborne. He also relies on the Future Shock DDT, which sees him lock an opponent's head between his arms before slamming them into the mat, and the Glasgow Kiss, a headbutt strike. His combination of raw power and explosive offense is widely regarded as his greatest asset. During the interview, McIntyre also spoke of his mother, who never stopped believing in him. He said he treasures the fact that she lived to see him enter WWE and witness his early success. Beyond the ring, McIntyre has been expanding into acting, taking part in the Highlander remake film and a short-form video series called "Agent of Shadows."

Oct. 25, 2026

'Win rate of 98.5% — is this real?' An Se-young reaches French Open final, chases 10th title of season

Into the French Open final, eyeing a fourth tournament title Badminton world No. 1 An Se-young of Samsung Life Insurance has advanced to the French Open final, extending her extraordinary season win rate past 98 percent and moving one step closer to a 10th title of the year. According to Yonhap, An defeated Okuhara Nozomi of Japan, ranked ninth in the world, 2-0 (21-12, 21-19) in 45 minutes in the women's singles semifinals at the French Open in Tremblay-en-France, France, on Saturday. The victory lifted An's season record to 65 wins and one loss, giving her a win rate of 98.5 percent. An has now won all seven of her career meetings against Okuhara, once again demonstrating a level of play in a class of its own. She dominated the opening game from start to finish, winning by nine points without ever allowing her opponent to close the gap. In the second game she fell behind 3-7 early on, but immediately reeled off seven consecutive points to flip the score. After allowing the match to level at 11-11, she locked in with sharp concentration and closed out the win. An cruised into the final with her two closest rivals already eliminated — world No. 2 Wang Zhi Yi of China and No. 3 Yamaguchi Akane of Japan both suffered shocking 0-2 defeats in the round of 16. An will face the winner of the other semifinal between P.V. Sindhu of India and Akech Hina of Japan in the final. With no rival capable of matching her, An stands alone at the top of the sport. A win in the final would give her a 10th tournament trophy this season. She has claimed gold at every individual event she has entered this year — nine in total, including the Asian Games — with the All England Open, where she took silver, the lone exception. A title on Saturday would also make her a three-time consecutive French Open champion — having won in 2019, 2024 and 2025 — and give her a record fourth French Open crown overall.

Oct. 24, 2026

Kim Si-woo climbs to third after bogey-free round 3 at Genesis Championship

Four birdies, no bogeys — level with Shin Sang-hoon Katsuragawa Yuto ties course record to lead by three Kim Si-woo moved into a share of third place after the third round of the Genesis Championship — a co-sanctioned event between the KPGA Tour and the DP World Tour with a $4 million purse — keeping his bid for a come-from-behind victory alive. Kim carded a bogey-free 67, four under par, on Saturday at Ujeong Hills Country Club (par 71) in Cheonan, South Chungcheong Province. His three-round total of 10 under par, 203, moved him up four spots from a share of seventh on Friday. He sits three strokes behind solo leader Katsuragawa Yuto of Japan, who stands at 13 under par, 200. Kim picked up two birdies on the front nine, at the par-5 5th and par-5 8th holes. On the back nine, he faced trouble at the par-4 10th when a flyer carried his ball over the green, but he saved par. He then drained a birdie putt of about 7.5 meters at the par-4 11th and added another birdie at the par-4 12th before parring out the final six holes. Kim hit 88.89 percent of greens in regulation and found 50 percent of fairways on the day. Looking ahead to the final round, he said he liked his chances if he could get off to a fast start. "If two or three birdies come in the first six or seven holes, it's doable," he said. "I'll play aggressively — birdies would be great, but if not, I'll manage my score and create opportunities." He made clear he has not given up on a victory. Kim has four PGA Tour wins to his name but has not claimed a title since the Sony Open in January 2023. A victory this week would end a drought of roughly three years and nine months, and would also mark his first win on Korean soil since turning professional. Shin Sang-hoon, the KPGA Tour's Genesis Points leader this season, also sits in a share of third alongside Kim. Shin posted a 68, three under par, with five birdies against two bogeys. He was particularly strong late in the round, making birdies at the par-3 16th and the par-5 18th to finish at 10 under par, 203. Solo leader Katsuragawa fired a 63, eight under par, with eight birdies and no bogeys. He birdied four consecutive holes from the 2nd through the 5th to go out in five under, then added back-to-back birdies at the 14th and 15th and a further birdie at the par-5 18th on the inward half. The round tied the course record and vaulted Katsuragawa nine places up the leaderboard from a share of 10th on Friday. Katsuragawa credited a new coach he began working with after the Irish Open. "Meeting a new coach after the Irish Open has been a huge help in producing the kind of play I showed today," he said. Sitting outside the top 100 in the Race to Dubai rankings, he said he was aiming high. "I'm looking toward a higher place and hoping to win. I'll focus on my own golf," he said. Casey Jarvis of South Africa, who held the solo lead through 36 holes, slipped to second. He carded a 70, one under par, with four birdies and three bogeys, leaving him at 11 under par, 202. Antoine Rozner of France also joined the share of third place. Jorge Campillo of Spain, Ryan Fox of New Zealand and Martin Couvra of France are tied for sixth at nine under par, 204. Among South Korean players, Park Il-hwan is tied for 15th at six under par, 207, while Bae Yong-jun, Moon Do-yeop and Park Eun-shin share 20th at five under par, 208. Im Sung-jae, the 2019 champion, finished the third round tied for 49th at one under par, 212.

Oct. 24, 2026

Ryu Hae-ran leads BMW Ladies Championship after third round, closing in on third win of season

Four strokes clear of joint second place; leads for second consecutive day Six Korean players in top 7 as South Korea dominates leaderboard Ryu Hae-ran held the solo lead for the second consecutive day at the LPGA Tour BMW Ladies Championship ($2.35 million purse), moving within one round of her third victory of the season. Six Korean players were clustered inside the top seven, asserting South Korea's dominance at the top of the leaderboard. Ryu carded a 4-under-par 68 on Saturday at Pine Beach Golf Links (par 72) in Haenam-gun, South Jeolla Province, posting five birdies against one bogey. At 17 under par (199) for the tournament, she heads into the final round four strokes ahead of the joint second-place trio of Park Min-ji, Choi Hye-jin and Yoshida Yuri of Japan, all at 13 under par (203). Ryu began the week tied for third after the opening round, moved into the solo lead in the second round and held that position Saturday. She struck the ball with precision, missing only one green in regulation, but her putter was uncooperative on the front nine. A birdie on the par-5 sixth hole was her only gain over the first nine holes, leaving her 1 under par at the turn. She sank an approximately 8-meter birdie putt on the par-4 10th hole, then dropped her first bogey of the tournament when her tee shot on the par-3 15th drifted right of the green. She responded immediately, holing a 2-meter birdie putt on the par-4 16th, then added back-to-back birdies on the 17th and 18th to cement her lead. "The wind was blowing and there was a lot of rain, so I had to use longer clubs than usual," Ryu said after her round. "I focused on hitting as accurately and straight as possible, and it worked out well." She added that her putting was much improved compared to the previous two days and that she was pleased to make birdies after the 15th hole. "Rain is expected tomorrow too, but I want to enjoy the round even more," she said. Park Min-ji, a 20-time winner on the KLPGA Tour, surged into joint second place with a bogey-free round of seven birdies. She attacked the rain-softened greens to trim her score, capping her round with three consecutive birdies on holes 16 through 18 to thrust herself into contention. "The strong wind on the first day was the toughest part, but in the second and third rounds I understood the course better and the weather improved, so playing to the conditions paid off," Park said. She added that she normally does not play all 18 holes during practice rounds but chose to do so this week because she wanted to perform well. Choi Hye-jin also joined Park in joint second place. Choi was on fire over the front nine, picking up eight strokes in nine holes, but gave back two on the back nine. The most costly moment came on the par-5 17th, where her second shot struck the slope in front of the green and rolled into a penalty zone, resulting in a double bogey. Kim Min-ju sits in joint fifth at 12 under par (204), while Kim Hyo-joo and Kim Min-seon 7 are tied for seventh at 11 under par (205). In all, six Korean players — Ryu, Park, Choi, Kim Min-ju, Kim Hyo-joo and Kim Min-seon 7 — are positioned within the top seven heading into the final round.

Oct. 24, 2026

Kim Si-woo, Shin Sang-hoon share third at Genesis Championship, three off the lead

Kim Si-woo and Shin Sang-hoon are tied for third place at the Genesis Championship, a co-sanctioned event between the KPGA Tour and the DP World Tour carrying a $4 million purse. Playing in the rain Saturday at Woojeong Hills Country Club (par 71) in Cheonan, South Chungcheong Province, Kim carded a bogey-free 4-under-par 67 with four birdies. He and Shin, who shot a 3-under 68, both stand at 10-under 203 heading into the final round. Katsuragawa Yuto of Japan stormed to the top of the leaderboard with a course-record-tying 8-under 63, moving to 13-under 200 and edging out second-place Casey Jarvis of South Africa by one stroke. Katsuragawa's bogey-free round featured eight birdies. Ryan Fox of New Zealand, this season's Open Championship winner, shot a 2-under 69 to reach 9-under 204, placing him in a tie for sixth alongside Martin Couvra of France and others. Im Sung-jae posted three birdies against one bogey for a 2-under round, moving to 1-under 212 and climbing eight spots into a tie for 49th.

Oct. 24, 2026

Ryu Hae-ran birdies 16th through 18th to seize 4-shot lead at BMW Ladies Championship

Ryu Hae-ran birdied three consecutive holes — the 16th through 18th — to open a four-shot lead in the third round of the BMW Ladies Championship, the only LPGA Tour event held in South Korea, which carries a purse of $2.35 million. Playing Saturday at Pine Beach Golf Links (par 72, 6,549 yards) in Haenam-gun, South Jeolla Province amid rain brought by Typhoon Trami, Ryu carded a 4-under-par 68 to reach 17 under par (199) for the tournament, pulling four shots clear of the trio tied for second — Choi Hye-jin, Park Min-ji and Japan's Yoshida Yuri. Ryu had entered moving day with a two-shot lead and picked up two birdies through the 10th hole to share the lead with Choi. Choi had been on a tear through 10 holes, making an eagle and seven birdies without a bogey to sit nine under for the day. Ryu appeared to feel the pressure at the par-3 15th, the tournament's signature hole, when her tee shot drifted toward the penalty-area line to the right of the green — a few inches more and she would have faced a penalty stroke. She recovered well, placing her second shot within three meters of the pin, but her par putt slid past the cup. Tied for the lead, Ryu responded with the composure of a major champion, rattling off birdies on the 16th, 17th and 18th to pull four clear. She bounced back with a two-meter birdie on the par-4 16th, then stuck a bunker shot to within three meters on the par-5 17th and converted for another birdie. She holed a putt from a similar distance on the par-4 18th to close out the run. Choi, who had been sharing the lead, suffered a damaging double bogey on the par-5 17th when her second shot — aimed at reaching the green in two — found the penalty area to the right. After taking a penalty drop, Choi reached the green in four and three-putted, dropping two crucial strokes at the worst possible moment. She had put together a brilliant front nine, chipping in for eagle from a bunker on the par-5 sixth and adding six more birdies to go 8 under through nine holes without a bogey. Park Min-ji, a 20-time winner on the KLPGA Tour, shot the day's best round — a 7-under-par 65 — to vault into contention. She played a flawless round, making seven birdies and no bogeys, including three consecutive birdies on the 16th through 18th. Kim Min-ju carded a 3-under-par 69, with five birdies and two bogeys, to reach 12 under par (204) and share fifth place with Spain's Julia Lopez Ramirez. Kim Min-sun 7, who played in the same group as Ryu, managed only even par to sit at 11 under (205), tied for seventh alongside Kim Hyo-joo, who shot 5 under on the day. Kim Min-sol, the KLPGA Tour's leading money winner, shot a 2-under-par 70 to reach 10 under (206), sharing 11th place with Jeon Ji-won and Australia's Grace Kim. Yun I-na turned in a clean 4-under-par 68 — four birdies, no bogeys — to move to 9 under (207), joining a group tied for 14th that includes Lindy Duncan of the United States and Aditi Ashok of India.

Oct. 24, 2026

Heo Gu-yeon set for third term as KBO commissioner after rival drops out

Korea Baseball Organization Commissioner Heo Gu-yeon appears set to win a third consecutive term after his only potential rival withdrew from the race. Lee Jong-hoon, former chairman of the Korea Baseball Softball Association, informed the KBO secretariat Friday that he would not seek the commissioner's post. The secretariat subsequently notified all 10 professional baseball clubs of his decision. The KBO and its 10 member clubs launched the process to select the next commissioner earlier this month, ahead of Heo's term expiring at the end of this year. The deadline for clubs to nominate candidates closed Tuesday, with Lee having received nominations from clubs in the greater Seoul area. With Lee out of the race, Heo is now expected to run unopposed. Under KBO rules, the commissioner is recommended by the board of directors — composed of the presidents of the professional clubs — with the support of at least three-quarters of sitting directors. The candidate is then elected at the general assembly by the same three-quarters majority of members. The KBO is expected to hold a board of directors meeting next week to complete the nomination process for the next commissioner.

Oct. 24, 2026

Bayern Munich manager Kompany collapses during training, rushed to hospital

Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany collapsed at the club's training ground and was rushed to hospital. The BBC reported Saturday (Korean Standard Time) that Kompany collapsed while watching the club's reserve team train on Friday and was subsequently taken to hospital. The 40-year-old had been suffering from a viral illness throughout the week, the BBC added, and is currently in stable condition at the hospital. Bayern Munich confirmed in an official statement that Kompany had required medical attention after collapsing during a training session. "He is undergoing thorough examinations at the hospital and will receive medical treatment," the club said. "His coaching staff will oversee training and match activities." Kompany had already missed the pre-match press conference ahead of Bayern's UEFA Champions League fixture against Arsenal due to the viral illness. He nonetheless took his place on the touchline in heavy rain to manage the match on the day. German media and reporters on the ground said signs of Kompany's deteriorating health had been apparent since the previous weekend. German football journalist Taufik Khalil told BBC Radio that the situation had begun at Saturday's match against Leipzig the previous weekend. "That was the moment we saw Kompany looking very unwell," he said. An emergency helicopter landed at the training ground as Kompany was attended to, underscoring the urgency of the situation, though he was ultimately transported safely to hospital by medical vehicle. German media reported his condition is now stable. Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl said the manager's health was the club's top priority. "The club will do everything it can to ensure his swift recovery," Eberl said. "His coaching staff, in whom we have complete trust, will take over his duties."

Oct. 24, 2026

Shin Sang-hoon sits third at Genesis Championship, three strokes off lead

Shin Sang-hoon is tied for third at the Genesis Championship, a co-sanctioned event between the KPGA Tour and the DP World Tour carrying a $4 million purse. Shin carded five birdies and three bogeys for a 2-under-par 69 on Friday at Woojeong Hills Country Club (par 71) in Cheonan, South Chungcheong Province, moving to 7-under 135 for the tournament. He shares third place with The Open champion Ryan Fox of New Zealand, Martin Couvra of France and Filippo Celli of Italy, three strokes behind the leaders. "Things didn't go my way early on and it was a bit of a struggle," Shin said after his round. "Still, I stayed patient and kept playing, and a lot of chances came on the back nine — I think I took them well and finished strong. In rounds three and four, I'll try to attack and bring my score down. I'll do my best to put on a great show for the fans who come out to watch." Casey Jarvis of South Africa and Antoine Rozner of France share the lead at 10-under 132. Jarvis posted four birdies with no bogeys, while Rozner went bogey-free with six birdies to move into a tie at the top. Kim Si-woo, the highest-ranked player in the field at world No. 14, made six birdies and four bogeys for a 2-under 69, leaving him at 6-under 136 in a tie for seventh with Lee Dae-han. "The cold weather made it hard to swing the way I wanted, and I made a lot of small mistakes that led to bogeys," Kim said. "It was tough because things just weren't clicking until the end, but the weather warmed up toward the finish and I found my feel, so I was able to close on a good note." Im Sung-jae, who finished runner-up at last week's Asian Tour Macao Open, barely made the cut. Im made four birdies and five bogeys for a 1-over 72, leaving him at 1-over 143 in a tie for 57th with Lee Kyoung-hoon — just inside the cut line. Im was 2-over through 17 holes and in danger of missing the cut, but he saved his weekend with a birdie on the par-5 18th. Defending champion Lee Jung-hwan, however, struggled to a 2-over 73 and finished at 3-over 145, missing the cut and ending his bid for back-to-back titles.

Oct. 24, 2026

Kim Bo-mi beats rival Kim Ga-young to reach LPBA semifinals, chases first title

Kim faces Lee Seon-young for a finals berth — can she finally shed her runner-up curse? Kim Bo-mi defeated women's professional billiards powerhouse Kim Ga-young to keep her bid for a first career title alive. Kim Bo-mi beat Kim Ga-young 3-1 (11-8, 11-9, 2-11, 11-4) in the LPBA quarterfinals of the 2026-2027 season's fifth tour event — the Jigeum Jal Saneun Bangbeop ZGM NH Nonghyup Card PBA-LPBA Championship — held at the PBA Stadium at Kintex in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, on Friday. Kim Bo-mi has been competing since the LPBA's inaugural season but has yet to win a title. She has reached the final three times, finishing runner-up on each occasion. Most painfully, in the 2023-2024 season World Championship final against Kim Ga-young, she lost in a comeback defeat after coming within a single point of the title. Her teammate Jung Su-bin, who claimed her first career title at the preceding Crown Haitai Championship, used her acceptance speech to wish Kim Bo-mi a victory at the next event. Kim Bo-mi will face Lee Seon-young in the semifinals. Lee, who turned professional through the 2024-2025 season tryouts, reached her first career semifinal after rallying from two sets down against Lee Marie to win three straight sets in the quarterfinals. On the other side of the draw, early LPBA standouts Lee Mi-rae and Lim Jeong-suk will contest the other semifinal berth. Lee Mi-rae, the runner-up at the previous tour event, edged out Park Jeong-hyeon (Harim) 3-2 in a tight match, while Lim Jeong-suk swept Kang Yu-jin 3-0. In the men's PBA round of 32, held alongside the women's event, Kang Dong-gung defeated Lutfi Cenet of Turkey 3-0 (15-11, 15-3, 15-7) to advance to the round of 16. Kim Young-won also swept Eom Sang-pil 3-0. David Martinez of Spain, Jo Geon-hwi, Lee Chung-bok, David Zapata of Spain, Nguyen Tran Thanh Tao of Vietnam, Oh Tae-jun and Lee Seung-jin also advanced to the round of 16.

Oct. 24, 2026

Ryu Hae-ran leads BMW Ladies Championship by 2 strokes after two eagles on par-5s

Ryu Hae-ran fired two eagles to seize the outright lead at the BMW Ladies Championship, the only LPGA Tour event held in South Korea, which carries a purse of $2.35 million. Playing the second round Friday at Pine Beach Golf Links (par 72, 6,549 yards) in Haenam-gun, South Jeolla Province, Ryu carded two eagles and four birdies against no bogeys for an 8-under-par 64. Her 36-hole total of 13-under 131 put her two strokes clear of joint second-place Lauren Coughlin of the United States and Kim Min-sun 7. Calm winds made for ideal scoring conditions, with Ryu and Kim Min-sun 7 sharing the day's best round of 64. With Typhoon Champi forecast to bring heavy rain and wind over the weekend, players went on the attack while the weather held, producing a wave of birdies throughout the field. Across the first two rounds, Ryu has yet to make a bogey, posting two eagles and nine birdies. Over 36 holes she missed only two fairways and failed to hit a green in regulation just once. The one blemish on her ball-striking statistics is a putting average of 32 strokes per round. Ryu's most striking stretch came on the par-5 holes, where she gained six strokes on the day alone. She made her first eagle at the par-5 second hole with a two-putt after reaching the green in two, then stuck her second shot to within 1.5 meters at the par-5 sixth to convert another eagle. She added a birdie at the par-5 12th after again finding the green in two, and closed out the par-5s with a one-meter birdie putt at the 17th. American outlets including the Associated Press and Golfweek all led with Ryu's performance. Foreign media noted that Ryu, who is from Yeongam in South Jeolla Province, displayed flawless course management on the demanding coastal links near her hometown. They also highlighted that her peak form — which includes three major titles this season across South Korea and the United States, among them a victory at the Hite Jinro Championship, a domestic major, earlier this month — has carried seamlessly into the second event of the LPGA's Asian swing. In her post-round interview, Ryu said her game felt sharp from start to finish. "Both my driver and iron shots felt really good. Going 4-under on the front nine with just two eagles and no birdies is something I don't think has ever happened to me before," she said. She added, "I shot a great score of 8-under, but there were some chances I left out there, so I have a few small regrets." Kim Min-sun 7, this season's KLPGA Tour winner, stormed into a share of second place with a bogey-free, eight-birdie 64, moving to 11-under 205 for the tournament. A victory this week would earn Kim a direct LPGA Tour card, bypassing the qualifying series. "I didn't come into this tournament with a must-win mindset," Kim said. "Just being near the top of the leaderboard is satisfying enough. LPGA Tour players tend to play at a faster tempo than KLPGA Tour players, but I want to stay focused on my own game rather than getting swept up in that atmosphere, and keep putting up good scores." Iwai Chiji of Japan also carded two eagles on the day, shooting a 6-under 66 to reach 9-under 135 for the tournament, joining Kim Min-ju and Yoshida Yuri of Japan in a share of sixth place. Kim Min-sol posted eight birdies against two bogeys for a 6-under round, moving to 8-under 136 for the tournament and into a share of ninth place alongside Park Bo-gyeom, who shot 7-under on the day. Korean American Andrea Lee made a hole-in-one at the par-3 eighth hole (122 yards), draining a 9-iron tee shot that bounced once on the green before rolling into the cup. Lee claimed the hole's prize — a BMW Mini Countryman valued at 66 million won ($49,800).

Oct. 24, 2026

Roh Seung-yul moves to T-23 after second round of Butterfield Bermuda Championship

Five birdies lift Roh seven spots; trails leaders by 5 strokes Roh Seung-yul climbed to tied for 23rd after the second round of the PGA Tour's Butterfield Bermuda Championship, which carries a $6 million purse. Playing Saturday (Korean Standard Time) at Port Royal Golf Course (par 71) in Southampton, Bermuda, Roh carded five birdies and one bogey for a 4-under-par 67. The round lifted him to a 36-hole total of 8-under 134, moving him seven spots up from his tied-30th position on Friday and safely through the cut. He sits five strokes behind the co-leaders. Starting on the 10th hole, Roh dropped a shot with a bogey on the front nine but bounced back on the back nine. He made back-to-back birdies on the par-5 2nd and par-3 3rd holes, then strung together three consecutive birdies on holes 5 through 7 to climb the leaderboard. Kensei Hirata of Japan and Chandler Blanchet of the United States share the lead at 13-under 129. Hirata fired a 7-under 64 on the day, while Blanchet posted a 4-under 67. Seamus Power of Ireland, Corey Conners of Canada and Erik Cole of the United States are tied for third at 12-under 130. The cut fell at 5-under par. Roh entered the week ranked 189th in the FedEx Cup standings and needs to climb the rankings to secure his PGA Tour card for next year. He has spent most of this year on the second-tier Korn Ferry Tour, making 11 cuts in 20 events and finishing runner-up at the Argentina Open. According to official PGA Tour projections, Roh's projected FedEx Cup ranking stood at 179th after the second round, a gain of 10 spots from before the tournament. His final standing will depend on how the remaining rounds unfold.

Oct. 24, 2026

Referee dies, fan hospitalized as pro wrestling stunts turn deadly

75-year-old referee dies after taking piledriver in Mexico Wrestler's prop saber injures spectator at Japan event A referee died in Mexico after being subjected to a dangerous move during a pro wrestling match, and in Japan a spectator was injured when a legendary villain wrestler swung a prop saber into the crowd. The incidents have put a spotlight on safety management in pro wrestling, where the sport's characteristically aggressive theatrics have now led to real casualties. According to Japanese outlets Sports Hochi and Sponichi, a male spectator was struck in the head by a saber wielded by Tiger Jeet Singh, 82, of India, at a pro wrestling event held Friday at the National Yoyogi Stadium Second Gymnasium in Tokyo to mark the 40th anniversary of Kudo Megumi's debut. Singh attended the event as a special guest. The incident occurred as he re-enacted the villainous persona he had made famous on the Japanese pro wrestling circuit, wading into the stands and swinging his saber. The injured spectator suffered a cut to the forehead, received first aid on the spot and was taken by ambulance to a hospital. The event organizer issued an apology after the incident and said it would review its safety management procedures. Singh was the defining foreign heel of Japanese pro wrestling in the 1970s and 1980s, notorious for charging through the crowd with his saber and known for his rivalry with the late Antonio Inoki. The Tokyo appearance was his first visit to Japan in about 14 years. The Mexican incident preceded the Japan event. At an independent pro wrestling show held Oct. 6 in the state of Hidalgo, Mexico, wrestler Hijo de Fishman performed a piledriver on referee Gerardo German Pineda, 75, who wrestled under the ring name El Buho. The move involves lifting an opponent upside down — head pointing toward the mat — and driving them headfirst into the floor. Pineda lost consciousness after taking the move and later died. A subsequent autopsy determined the cause of death to be traumatic brain injury. Hijo de Fishman was arrested on suspicion of negligent homicide immediately after the incident, but was later released after reaching a settlement with the victim's family, according to reports. Local media said the settlement amount was approximately 585,500 pesos. The two incidents differ in country and severity, but together they underscore the need for far more rigorous safety protocols whenever non-wrestlers are involved in scripted sequences. Dangerous maneuvers directed at referees or audience members must be thoroughly vetted in advance, and when improvised, extra caution is required to prevent unforeseen accidents. Pro wrestling is a form of sports entertainment in which outcomes and sequences are choreographed in advance. Wrestlers undergo specialized training to execute those sequences safely — but referees and ordinary spectators cannot be expected to respond at the same level. The incidents in Mexico and Japan serve as a reminder that the more aggressive the spectacle, the more the safety of everyone involved must come first.

Oct. 24, 2026

Shin Sang-hoon sits third after round 2 of Genesis Championship

Jarvis, Rozner share lead at 10 under par; Kim Si-woo seventh, Im Sung-jae makes cut Shin Sang-hoon kept himself in contention for a second straight day at the Genesis Championship, a co-sanctioned event between the KPGA Tour and the DP World Tour carrying a $4 million purse. Shin carded five birdies and three bogeys for a 2-under-par 69 on Friday at Woojeong Hills Country Club (par 71) in Cheonan, South Chungcheong Province. His two-round total of 7-under 135 dropped him from sole second place Thursday to a share of third. He sits three strokes behind co-leaders Casey Jarvis of South Africa and Antoine Rozner of France, both at 10-under 132. Ryan Fox of New Zealand, Martin Couvra of France and Filippo Celli of Italy also share third place with Shin. Starting on the 10th hole, Shin dropped a shot at the par-4 11th with a three-putt bogey, then found a penalty zone off the tee at the par-3 13th for another bogey. He bounced back with a 6.6-meter birdie putt at the par-4 15th, followed by a chip-in birdie from 11.4 meters at the par-3 16th. A birdie at the par-5 18th left him 1 under through his opening nine holes. On the back nine, Shin holed a birdie putt of about 7 meters at the par-4 2nd. A wayward tee shot led to a bogey at the par-5 5th, but he recovered with a birdie at the par-3 7th to close out his round. Jarvis carded four birdies with no bogeys for a 4-under 67 to hold a share of the lead for the second consecutive day. Rozner fired a bogey-free 6-under 65 with six birdies, moving up from a share of third Thursday to join Jarvis at the top. Kim Si-woo, who competes on the PGA Tour, shot a 2-under 69 with six birdies and four bogeys. His two-round total of 6-under 136 placed him in a tie for seventh alongside Lee Dae-han. Im Sung-jae posted a 1-over 72, carding four birdies and five bogeys, and his two-round total of 1-over 143 was just enough to make the cut. Defending champion Lee Jung-hwan finished at 3-over 145 and missed the cut, ending his bid to win the title for a second straight year.

Oct. 23, 2026

Ryu Hae-ran takes solo lead at BMW Ladies Championship with two eagles in Round 2

Bogey-free 8-under 64 puts Ryu 2 shots clear; four KLPGA players crack top 10 Ryu Hae-ran surged to the solo lead in the second round of the LPGA Tour's BMW Ladies Championship, which carries a purse of $2.35 million, powered by two eagles. Four players from the KLPGA Tour also cracked the top 10 to join the title chase. Ryu carded a bogey-free 8-under-par 64 on Friday at Pine Beach Golf Links (par 72) in Haenam-gun, South Jeolla Province, making two eagles and four birdies. Her two-round total of 13-under 131 lifted her from a share of third place — where she had stood Thursday — into the outright lead, two strokes clear of joint second-place Kim Min-sun and Lauren Coughlin of the United States, both at 11-under 133. Ryu has already won two LPGA Tour majors this season — the KPMG Women's PGA Championship and the Evian Championship — and added a KLPGA Tour title at the Hite Jinro Championship earlier this month. She is chasing her fourth win of the year, which would also be her third LPGA Tour victory of the season and the sixth of her career. Ryu set the tone on the front nine, holing eagle putts on the second and sixth holes — both par 5s — after reaching the greens in two. On the back nine, she made consecutive birdies on the 12th (par 5) and 13th (par 3), then added further birdies on the 17th (par 5) and 18th (par 4). She closed out her round on the 18th, sticking her second shot to within about two meters of the hole before converting the birdie putt. "I was worried about the wind, but today it was much calmer than yesterday, so I was able to attack the greens more," Ryu said after her round. "My drives were going far, which let me use shorter clubs into the holes." She added: "I didn't play well in this tournament last year, but this year things have clicked from the first day. I want to keep playing well through the weekend." A cluster of KLPGA Tour players also positioned themselves near the top of the leaderboard. Kim Min-sun sits in a share of second, while Kim Min-ju is tied for sixth and Park Bo-gyeom and Kim Min-sol are tied for ninth — putting four domestic tour players inside the top 10. Kim Min-sun posted a bogey-free 8-under 64 on Friday, matching Ryu for the low round of the day. Her two-round total of 11-under 133 placed her in a share of second. Kim, who has won twice on the KLPGA Tour this season, is scheduled to compete in the LPGA Tour Qualifying Series in the United States next month. A victory this week, however, would earn her LPGA Tour playing rights for next year without having to go through qualifying. "An unexpected opportunity has come my way," Kim said. "I'm going to play my own game without getting swept up in the faster pace of the LPGA Tour players." She also explained a recent change to her putting routine: "Since the Dongbu tournament, I've switched to stepping into my putting address in one motion. It still feels a little awkward, but I've been able to trust the putt speed I set for myself." Kim Min-ju is tied for sixth at 9-under 135, while Park Bo-gyeom and Kim Min-sol share ninth at 8-under 136. Park, competing in her first LPGA Tour event, climbed the leaderboard Friday with nine birdies and two bogeys for a 7-under round.

Oct. 23, 2026