Category Archives: Sports
It’s pronounced Kim Yuh-Na or Kim Yeon-ah not Yoo-Na
Korea’s incredibly proud of it’s figure skating champion which many forms of media have spelled her name “Kim Yu-Na” or “Kim Yu Na.” However, as it would be phonetically pronounced when reading the name from the west, people are calling … Continue reading
Filed under Advice, ESL, Interesting..., Linguistics, Sports
(Male) Koreans dominate the U.S. Amateur Two Years Straight setting another record!
Last year, it was Korean Kiwi Danny Lee who broke Tiger Wood’s 14 year record of being the youngest golfer to win the United States Amateur Golf Championship. This year, An Byung-Hun (also spelled Byeong-Hun An) decided 18 years and … Continue reading
Filed under Accolades, History, Inspirational, Interesting..., Korea life, Korean Golf, Korean women, Kyopo - Korean American, News, People, Sports
Great weight loss and physical health tips from my roomate
My roomate Devin Nowroski gave some of the best advice to me the other day about working out, your food intake and not being misled about the misconception that running for example equals more energy or that you lose weight … Continue reading
Filed under Advice, Impressive, Inspirational, Just interesting..., People, Rants, Sports, Statistics
ELPGA: The English Ladies Professionals Golf Association
Add this blog to your favorites: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: One of the most ridiculous rules & penalties will be implemented in the highest level of women’s golf in the world towards the end … Continue reading
Filed under Interesting..., Korean women, Opinions, Sports, Stupid, Theories by Brandon
Incredibly vivid and amazing photos from the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics
…was searching for video footage of the Beijing Summer Olympics that took place this past Friday. However, my search has been somewhat fruitless. It looks like there was little recorded off of t.v. or the videos haven’t floated to the … Continue reading
Filed under Impressive, Inspirational, Interesting Images, Interesting..., News, Sports
(K/Gyopo) Korean American In-Bee Park wins the U.S. Open
“Korean teenager Park In-bee holds the U.S. Women’s Open championship trophy after finishing at 9-under for a four shot victory. At 19, she is the youngest ever champion of the U.S. Women’s Open.” I watched this Gyopo girl when she … Continue reading
Filed under History, Impressive, Korean women, Kyopo - Korean American, Kyopo life, Sports
The legend Tiger Woods quits golfing — at least in 2008
My golf season is over … along with Tiger Wood’s 2008 season Actually, I never had a season. I haven’t even lifted a club for 2+ years, but I feel like my golfing season is over… Seriously, I just wrote … Continue reading
Rooting against the underdog…
I don’t play much at all these days — especially since it’s too expensive here in Korea. However, I used to play more golf than I would spend time doing most things during the day. The world of professional golf … Continue reading
Filed under Interesting..., Random thoughts, Sports
More support for my theory that there is TOO MUCH EXERTION on the body
Add this blog to your favorites: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: I have this little theory that running 20+ miles or even as little as 10+ is a bit too much on the body. While … Continue reading
Filed under Medicine, Opinions, Sports, Theories by Brandon
I guess the drinking is starting to permeate into the broadcast industry (here in Korea)
Add this blog to your favorites: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: Drunk Announcer Quits Sports News By Kim Rahn Staff Reporter A famous MBC TV announcer quit hosting the sports news in the wake of … Continue reading
Filed under Celebrities, Communications, Entertainment, Interesting..., Jobs, Korea life, News, Sports, Stupid, Unfortunate, Work
3 Koreans in the top 20 of the World in Golf thus far…might be temporary, but…
Add this blog to your favorites: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: Forgive the temporary nationalistic pride, but I get excited when I see Koreans do well in Athletics. Especially in golf where we had only … Continue reading
Filed under Announcements, Impressive, Interesting..., Kyopo - Korean American, Kyopo life, Sports
10 Surprises of (South) Korea (1950-2007)
Add this blog to your favorites: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: From: http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/art/2007/12/135_12432.html originally The Korea Times, the nation’s first English daily, turned 57 on Nov. 1, 2007. The TOP 10 Series will feature the … Continue reading
Filed under Business, Globalization, History, Interesting..., Korea life, Lists, Politics, Sports, Technology
Ali G getting respect from Kobe Bryant…
Add this blog to your favorites: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: O.K., maybe not…
More support for my thoughts that A-Rod is an idiot…
http://www.forbes.com/sportsbusiness/2007/11/15/yankees-rodriguez-boras-biz-sports_tvr_1115arod.html
Filed under Opinions, Random thoughts, Sports
