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Here’s what we know about the allegations against Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Only a week has passed since the Los Angeles Dodgers abruptly…
NFL owners approve a radical overhaul to kickoff rules, adopting setup used in XFL
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Kickoff returns are returning to the NFL. Team owners on Tuesday…
Black coaches are rare in soccer. Is this because of a lack of diversity in the boardroom?
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Ricky Hill packed his bags and prepared to uproot his life…
Shohei Ohtani says he never bet on sports, interpreter Ippei Mizuhara stole money, told lies
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani said Monday he never bet on sports or knowingly…
NFL owners unanimously approve a rule that bans the hip-drop tackle
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The NFL is eliminating the hip-drop tackle. NFL team owners on…
Dumoulin-Duguay carries army experience into football with sights set on CFL draft
WINNIPEG – Nathaniel Dumoulin-Duguay doesn’t have any problem with football coaches yelling instructions or criticism.…
MLB investigating gambling, theft allegations involving Shohei Ohtani and interpreter Ippei Mizuhara
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball has opened a formal investigation into illegal gambling…
The IRS is investigating Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter and an alleged bookmaker. Here’s what we know
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter is being criminally investigated by the IRS,…
Welsh rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit was the center of attention at NFL’s international player pro day
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Welsh rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit was dripping sweat and still catching…
What is gambling addiction and how widespread is it in the US?
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — The firing of Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter…
Lions release Cameron Sutton as search for defensive back continues on domestic violence warrant
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions released Cameron Sutton on Thursday as authorities continue to…
NFL retirees who say the league’s disability plan is a sham can proceed to trial
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A lawsuit accusing the NFL’s disability plan of violating its duty to…
In Japan, Ohtani’s ‘perfect person’ image could take a hit with firing of interpreter over gambling
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Shohei Ohtani is referred to in Japan as “kanpeki no…
U.S.-born CFL prospects Bauman, Dublanko embrace Canadian designation and connections
WINNIPEG – Casey Bauman and Joel Dublanko don’t need their new-found dual citizenships to make…
Ex-Saints receiver Michael Thomas entering diversion in case stemming from arrest last fall
KENNER, La. (AP) — Former New Orleans Saints receiver Michael Thomas has been accepted into…
Longtime NHL critic and diversity advocate Akim Aliu gets a tryout with the Sharks’ AHL team
After years of feeling alienated by the NHL and campaigning to diversify the sport, Akim…
Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter fired by Dodgers after allegations of ‘massive theft’ from Japanese star
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter and close friend has been fired by the…
NFL competition committee proposes a ban on hip-drop tackles and a radical change to kickoffs
The NFL competition committee is proposing a rule to penalize so-called “hip-drop” tackles and a…
Detroit Lions defensive back Cameron Sutton sought in Florida domestic violence warrant
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Detroit Lions defensive back Cameron Sutton is wanted on a domestic…
Former Cardinals executive Terry McDonough has been accused of choking his neighbor
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Former Arizona Cardinals front-office executive Terry McDonough has been accused of…
Canada’s Selena Costabile learns from former NFLers during Epson Tour pro-am round
Pro-am rounds can be a fun opportunity for serious golf fans to meet their favourite…
Former NHL enforcer Chris Simon has died at age 52
Former NHL enforcer Chris Simon has died. He was 52. Simon died Monday night in…
CFL officials take different philosophies into league’s national combine
They’re the glamour events of any football combine but neither the bench press nor the…
Pete Guelli hired as chief operating officer of the NFL’s Buffalo Bills and NHL’s Sabres
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills and Sabres owner Terry Pegula filled both teams’ vacant…