One-two puncher Aaron Nola (30) of the Philadelphia Phillies stopped discussing a contract extension with his team, the Philadelphia Phillies. MLB.com reported on the 26th (Korean time), "Dave Dombrowski, president of Philadelphia's baseball operations, said that negotiations with Nola for an extension were suspended." Nola is the pitcher who recorded the highest win contribution vs. replacement (WAR) in the major leagues (MLB) last year. He...
LG Twins coach Yeom Gyeong-yeop instantly drew attention to a third-year pitcher in this demonstration game. Head coach Yeom selected right-handed pitcher Kang Hyo-jong (22) as the 5th starting pitcher this season ahead of an exhibition game against kt Wiz on the 23rd, and evaluated, "There is a high possibility that he will grow into an (ace) pitcher like Yoon Seok-min and Bae Young-soo in our team." Manager Yeom cited Kang Hyo-jong's greatest...
Is it Inter Milan again? Italy's 'Football Italia' reported on the 26th (Korean time), "Inter Milan is the leading destination for Tottenham coach Antonio Conte, who hopes to return to Italy." Tottenham urgently needs a new manager. Conte was driven to the brink by criticizing the players and the club in an interview. In particular, there were reports that President Daniel Levy was enraged when Conte responded as if he was...
Barcelona have lost their main defender Andreas Christensen to injury. Barcelona said on the 26th (Korean time), "As a result of the tests conducted this morning, Christensen suffered a shin muscle injury in his left leg." Christensen started against Finland in the European Football Federation (UEFA) Euro qualifier held on the 24th, but was replaced due to injury in the 18th minute of the first half. A closer examination revealed...