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Wei Chuan Dragons' Chang Cheng-Yu's Critical Home Steal Against Rakuten Monkeys Captures Pitcher's Motion

Chang Hung-Leng Earns Win in High-A Relief; Lin Yu-Min Takes Loss in Triple-A Start

An update on two Taiwanese pitchers in the U.S. minor leagues. Chang Hung-Leng of the Pittsburgh Pirates' High-A affiliate secured his second win of the season with three scoreless relief innings. Meanwhile, Lin Yu-Min, a starter for the Arizona Diamondbacks' Triple-A team, suffered a loss after giving up five runs in four innings.

Tung Yu-cheng Extends Hitting Streak to 7 Games, Wins MVP and Thanks Father and Mentors

富邦悍將新秀童堉誠連續7場敲安並首度獲選單場MVP，感謝父親童琮輝及棒球路上的貴人支持。

North Korean Athletes in South Korea for First Time in Nearly 8 Years; Women's Football Team to Play in AFC Champions League Semifinal

In Cooperation with Brighton & Hove Albion FC, Spin-off Project "Seagulls In Japan" Featuring Official Licensed Team Merchandise is Launched, Project Site Opens.

Traspect Inc. has launched "Seagulls In Japan," a spin-off project featuring officially licensed merchandise in collaboration with the English Premier League's Brighton & Hove Albion FC. Based on the concept of fusing Japanese and British cultures, the project will release products like T-shirts and hanten jackets through brands FREAK'S STORE and Traspect's own heri:sync. Global sales will commence on May 22 via a dedicated website, aiming to broadcast Japan-originated creativity to the world.

Hua Nan Financial Holdings Cup Little League and Junior League Tournaments to Kick Off, Vying for National Team Spots

The Hua Nan Financial Holdings Cup national little league and junior league baseball tournaments will start on May 23 and May 29, respectively. Serving as qualifiers for the national team, the winning teams will represent Taiwan in the Asian Little League Championship and the U15 Baseball World Cup. This initiative is part of the company's 20-year commitment to grassroots baseball development, highlighting its corporate social responsibility and dedication to sports promotion.

Hawks Snap Guardians' 5-Game Streak; Lin Shih-Hsiang's Closing Struggles Deemed "Too Complicated"

Hideki Kuriyama: "Taiwan Played with Soul in WBC," Hopes for Co-Prosperity in Asian Baseball

前日本武士隊監督栗山英樹盛讚台灣隊在WBC比賽中展現「用靈魂比賽」的精神，並表達對建立亞洲棒球共榮圈的期許。

[JAPAN SOCCER COLLEGE] Announcing Participation in the Emperor's Cup JFA 106th All-Japan Soccer Championship

JAPAN SOCCER COLLEGE of the NSG Group won the Niigata Prefecture Soccer Championship final, securing their 15th appearance in the Emperor's Cup main tournament, the first in two years. As Japan's only comprehensive soccer vocational school, founded in 2002, it has produced numerous graduates for the soccer industry.

ESPN: Thunder's Gilgeous-Alexander Wins Back-to-Back NBA MVP Awards

Kuo Fu-Lin's "Haven't Hit One That Far in a Long Time" Homer Boosts Morale and Lifts Hawks to Victory

Weightlifting Asian Championships: Tung Ping-Cheng Wins Double Bronze in Men's 110kg Clean & Jerk and Total

Asian Beach Volleyball Open Pingtung Stop to Begin June 4; Chou Yin-Cheng to Make National Team Debut

The 2026 Asian Beach Volleyball Open in Pingtung, an official Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) tour event, will run from June 4 to 7. The tournament will feature 46 teams from 14 countries and is being promoted alongside the local Donggang Bluefin Tuna Festival to boost tourism. Chou Yin-Cheng, captain of the National Taiwan University men's volleyball team, will make his debut for the national beach volleyball team.

Hsu Wei-Ling Slips to 60th Place After Day 3 of LPGA Queen City Championship

台灣高球好手徐薇淩在LPGA皇后鎮錦標賽第三回合後，排名滑落至並列第60名。

Puzi Mayor's Cup Baseball Tournament Kicks Off with 40 Little League and Senior League Teams

The 3rd Puzi Mayor's Cup National Baseball Invitational has begun in Chiayi County, featuring a total of 40 teams, including 24 from Little League and 16 from Senior League. The event aims to develop young baseball talent and promote local exchange.

Seiga Sakamoto Player Contract Continuation (Multi-Year) Announcement

Osaka Evessa has announced a basic agreement for Seiga Sakamoto's contract for the 2026-27 season. This marks the second year of a two-year contract starting from the 2025-26 season, ensuring he will compete as a member of the team for the inaugural B.PREMIER season.

Yasunori Aoki Player Contract Continuation (Multi-Year) Announcement

Osaka Evessa has announced a basic agreement for Yasunori Aoki's contract for the 2026-27 season. This is the second year of a two-year contract starting from the 2025-26 season, and he will compete as a member of the team in the inaugural year of B.PREMIER.

[Handball] Announcement of the 2026 NTA (National Training Academy)

The Japan Handball Association has announced the implementation of the 2026 NTA (National Training Academy), an elite program to develop future national team players. The program aims to discover and strengthen promising athletes through four annual training camps and overseas tours, with the goal of winning medals at the Olympics.

Spreading Lacrosse Culture and Creating a Place for Children in Kansai! #BeeTanzCrowdfund to Launch on Spportunity.

Taiwan's Young Athletes Shine at Modern Pentathlon Asian Championships, Winning 3 Silver, 2 Bronze

The Taiwanese team achieved great success at the 2026 Modern Pentathlon U17 & U19 Asian Championships in Indonesia, securing 3 silver and 2 bronze medals. Coach Yang Yi-hung noted that the young athletes overcame pressure to stage impressive comebacks in both men's and women's events. As a result, all participating athletes met the standard to qualify for the U17 & U19 World Championships, and the team will now focus on adapting to the new format, which replaces horse riding with obstacle racing.

Wang Chen-Chih Cup: Yunlin County Wins on Shih Chen-Ting's Walk-Off Hit in 11th Inning

Fubon Guardians Host Night Market Theme Day; Manager Mitsutaka Goto Reveals Daily Habit of Two Full-Sugar Bubble Teas

中職富邦悍將日籍總教練後藤光尊自曝熱愛台灣珍珠奶茶，每天必喝兩杯全糖，展現台日文化交流的有趣一面。

2026-2027 Season Registered Players (as of May 14, 2026)

Kuo Hsing-chun to Compete in 61kg Class at Asian Games Qualifier While Managing Back Injury

Taiwanese weightlifter Kuo Hsing-chun has announced she will compete in the 61kg category at the upcoming Asian Games qualifier in Nagoya. This decision is a strategic move to manage an ongoing back injury and adapt to the new weight classes established by the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF), which phased out her previous 58/59kg divisions.

Rakuten Monkeys Deploy Heavily Right-Handed Lineup to Break Through; Yu Te-Lung Surprised to Bat Leadoff

樂天桃猿隊為突破味全龍隊左投梅賽鍶，採用前7棒全為右打的極端打線戰術。

Taipei Shooting Grand Prix to be Held on June 3, Gold Medal Pair Yang Kun-pi and Liu Wan-yu to Compete Together

The 48th Southeast Asian Shooting Championship and Taipei International Grand Prix is scheduled from June 3 to 13 at the Gongxi Shooting Range in Taoyuan. With 290 athletes from 9 Asian countries, including Japan, participating, the event marks a 10-year high in attendance. Taiwan will field a team of 68 athletes, notably featuring the recent World Cup gold medal-winning pair, Yang Kun-pi and Liu Wan-yu. The Chinese Taipei Shooting Association aims to enhance domestic athletes' international experience through this high-level competition.

Asian Games Baseball Tryouts: Chen Min-Tsz Gets 2 Hits, 3 RBIs; Lin Chih-Ying Named Pitcher MVP

Lin Tzu-Hao's Hit Ends Uni-Lions' Scoring Drought; Pinch-Hitter Chu Chia-En Becomes the Hero

Lee Hao-yu introduced as "from Taiwan" in MLB debut, goes 0-for-3

When 23-year-old Detroit Tigers outfielder Lee Hao-yu stepped up to the plate for his MLB debut, the announcer introduced him as a talented player from Taiwan. In his debut game, he went hitless in three at-bats but showed solid hitting. His team ultimately lost 0-1 in extra innings to the Red Sox.

Shohei Ohtani Reaches Base for 42 Consecutive Games, One Step Away from Tying Ichiro Suzuki's Record

Shohei Ohtani has reached base for 42 consecutive games, tying the record for Japanese players and being just one step away from Ichiro Suzuki's record of 43 games. He contributed an RBI single in the game and received an intentional walk.

Sha Tzu-Chen Pitches Well in High-A Debut; Chuang Chen-Ao Gives Up 2 Homers in Triple-A Start, Takes Loss

Taiwanese pitcher Sha Tzu-Chen of the Athletics performed well in his first High-A start, pitching 5 innings and allowing 1 run. Meanwhile, Chuang Chen-Ao in Triple-A gave up 2 home runs in his start, taking the loss with an ERA of 9.39.