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Shohei Ohtani, MLB’s highest-paid player, addresses gambling scandal: ‘Saddened and shocked’

Shohei Ohtani, MLB’s highest-paid player, addresses gambling scandal: ‘Saddened and shocked’

Harry How/Getty Images (LOS ANGELES) — Shohei Ohtani, Major League Baseball’s highest-paid player, broke his silence Monday afternoon about a gambling scandal that prompted his team, the Los Angeles Dodgers, to fire his interpreter last week. In a prepared statement, through an interpreter, Ohtani said, “I am very saddened and […]

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MLB opens investigation into Shohei Ohtani interpreter allegations

MLB opens investigation into Shohei Ohtani interpreter allegations

Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images (LOS ANGELES) — Major League Baseball said Friday it has begun formally investigating the scandal involving Shohei Ohtani and his interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara. “Major League Baseball has been gathering information since we learned about the allegations involving Shohei Ohtani and Ippei Mizuhari from the news media,” MLB […]

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Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter fired following ‘massive theft’ allegations tied to gambling: What we know

Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter fired following ‘massive theft’ allegations tied to gambling: What we know

Photo by Masterpress/Getty Images (LOS ANGELES) — Shohei Ohtani is used to being under the microscope due to his unparalleled success on the baseball field, but the slugger is now embroiled in a scandal involving his interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara. It was revealed on Wednesday that Mizuhara had been fired by […]

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UFC settles wage suppression allegations for $335 million before trial

UFC settles wage suppression allegations for $335 million before trial

Raf Willems/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — TKO, the parent company of Ultimate Fighting Championship, will pay $335 million to settle a class action lawsuit over wage suppression, according to a company filing Wednesday. “On March 13, 2024, TKO reached an agreement to settle all claims asserted in both class action […]

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LIV Golf’s controversial growth raises questions over Saudi ‘sportswashing’

LIV Golf’s controversial growth raises questions over Saudi ‘sportswashing’

Bubba Watson was one of the first pro golfers to join LIV Golf. — ABC News (NEW YORK) — For the past three years, LIV Golf has taken the world of professional golf by storm. The newly formed professional league has already lured away superstars like Phil Mickelson and Bubba […]

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‘Bee invasion’ leads to suspended tennis match at BNP Paribas Open

‘Bee invasion’ leads to suspended tennis match at BNP Paribas Open

A swarm of bees cover the spider cam after suddenly invading the court while Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Alexander Zverev of Germany were playing in their Quarterfinal match during the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 14, 2024 in Indian Wells, California. (Photo by Clive […]

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Caitlin Clark says she’s ‘ready for the next chapter’ after breaking scoring records, declaring for WNBA draft

Caitlin Clark says she’s ‘ready for the next chapter’ after breaking scoring records, declaring for WNBA draft

ABC News (NEW YORK) — The all-time leading NCAA college basketball scorer for men and women Caitlin Clark is ready for the next chapter of her career. The record-smashing University of Iowa women’s basketball phenom spoke with ABC News’ Good Morning America co-anchor Robin Roberts at the University of Iowa […]

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How Jason Kelce knew retirement was the right decision

How Jason Kelce knew retirement was the right decision

Jason Kelce #62 of the Philadelphia Eagles plays during the NFC Wild Card game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on Jan. 15, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. (Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Philadelphia Eagles star center Jason Kelce tearfully announced his NFL retirement on Tuesday after […]

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Philadelphia Eagles’ Jason Kelce announces NFL retirement after 13 seasons

Philadelphia Eagles’ Jason Kelce announces NFL retirement after 13 seasons

Jason Kelce #62 of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts after announcing his retirement from the NFL at NovaCare Complex on March 04, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images) (PHILADELPHIA) — Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce announced his retirement on Monday after 13 seasons in the NFL. The Super Bowl champion […]

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Caitlin Clark breaks NCAA all-time scoring record

Caitlin Clark breaks NCAA all-time scoring record

Andy Lyons/Getty Images (IOWA CITY, Iowa) — University of Iowa basketball star Caitlin Clark has reached another milestone in her college career, breaking the NCAA all-time scoring record, a record untouched for more than 50 years — until now. Clark broke the all-time scoring record Sunday against Ohio State, hitting […]

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