Wynn Al Marjan Island, a casino resort project in the United Arab Emirates involving Wynn Resorts Ltd., will “open to the public in early 2027,” it said in a news release on Monday. “The full tower height of over 300 meters is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2025,” the company said….
Kangwon Land Q1 Net Profit US$68 mln, Up 26 pct quarter-on-quarter
Kangwon Land, the operator of Kangwon Land (pictured), whose only casino in the country is open to locals, posted net profit of 92.9 billion won ($68.1 million) in the first quarter, down 8.5 percent from a year earlier. However, judging sequentially, net profit in the first quarter of 2024 was up 26.0 percent from 73.7…
Son Heung-min Ends EPL Legend Controversy
Shearer, who has the most goals scored in the Premier League’s 260-goal record, has selected the best player for the 2023-24 season through the BBC program, a public broadcaster in the U.K. on Monday (Korea time). After including Erling Holland (Manchester City) and Mohamed Salah (Riverpool) as the front-line strikers, he pondered a spot, saying,…
‘HERE WE GO’ Sturridge’s Man Utd career is over…’De Gervais senior’ Marseille call
Mason Greenwood’s Manchester United career could be coming to an end. European soccer transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano said on Monday (Aug. 8), “Roberto De Zerbi wants Greenwood from Marseille. Greenwood’s career at Man United is over.” Greenwood is an English striker who can play as both a striker and a right winger, with his…
Alcantara’s replacement in Korea…’Doosan’s new foreigner’ Balajovic “just wants to help the team win”
Doosan Bears’ new foreign pitcher Jordan Balazovic has stepped foot on South Korean soil. “New foreign pitcher Balazovic arrived in South Korea through Incheon International Airport this afternoon (Aug. 8),” the Doosan Bears announced on Monday, adding, “Balazovic will join the team as soon as administrative procedures such as visa issuance are finalized.” Doosan announced…
Champions League winner Hwang Hee Chan finally gives up
‘Man Utd troublemaker’ close to settlement, confirms ‘HERE WE GO’ Olympique Marseille have apparently set their sights on Mason Greenwood instead of Hwang Hee-chan. Marseille have made a formal offer to Manchester United for Greenwood, who has been labeled a problem child at the club, and are reportedly close to reaching a personal agreement. Fabrizio…
Tottenham releases ‘special event video’ for returning Son Heung-min
Tottenham have welcomed captain Son Heung-min back to the team and celebrated his birthday. Born on July 8, 1992, Son Heung-min returned to Tottenham for pre-season after a stint in South Korea ahead of his birthday. Tottenham celebrated Son’s birthday even before he returned to the team. The club’s social media accounts were filled with…
Kim Hye-sung has signaled a second-half comeback
Kim Hye-sung, 25, of the KBO’s Kiwoom Heroes, has signaled a second-half comeback. Kim went 1-for-2 with a double, one run scored, and one walk as the second baseman for the Nanum All-Stars in the 2024 Shinhan Bank SOL Bank KBO League All-Star Game held at SSG Landers Field in Incheon on June 6. Kim,…
Choi joined the ranks of the “Cigar and Cigar Ceremony”
“This was my first professional All-Star game since I joined the organization….” Choi Jung-jeong (37-SSG Landers) joined the ranks of the “Cigar and Cigar Ceremony” ahead of the All-Star Game on June 6. The KBO’s concept for this year’s All-Star Game is “The History of Incheon Baseball. It marks the 16th time since 2008 that…
Kim Tae-hyung burst out laughing after seeing Hwang Sung-bin
When Hwang Sung-bin, the mastermind behind the delivery service, rode onto the field on a motorcycle, Kim Tae-hyung, the first base coach, burst out laughing. The 2024 KBO League All-Star Game was held at SSG Landers Field in Incheon on June 6. Hwang Sung-bin of Lotte finished fourth in the All-Star fan vote (855,269 votes…