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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,…
Former footballer Robinho jailed in rural penitentiary for infamous inmates
SAO PAULO (AP) — Former footballer Robinho arrived early Friday at the rural Tremembe penitentiary…
What to stream this weekend: Shakira, Paul Simon, Jake Gyllenhaal, Kristen Wiig and Princess Peach
Chef and restaurateur Jose Andrés inviting actors Jamie Lee Curtis, Bryan Cranston and O’Shea Jackson…
Former soccer star Robinho turns himself in to start serving 9-year prison sentence for rape
SAO PAULO (AP) — Former soccer star Robinho turned himself in Thursday to start serving…
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…
Russian foreign minister hails soccer game with Serbia’s national team and meets with counterpart
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met Thursday in Moscow with his Serbian…
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…
Canadian forward Liam Millar rejuvenated by loan move back to England with Preston
On loan from Switzerland’s FC Basel to England’s Preston North End, Canadian forward Liam Millar…
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…
Brazil court rules Robinho must serve 9-year prison term for rape. Soccer star convicted in Italy
SAO PAULO (AP) — A Brazilian high court ruled Wednesday that former soccer star Robinho…
Olympic champion Canada drawn with France, Colombia and New Zealand at Paris Games
Defending champion Canada avoided World Cup winner Spain and some familiar foes in Australia and…
Dwayne De Rosario, Robyn Gayle headed to Canada Soccer Hall of Fame as Class of 2024
Former MLS MVP Dwayne De Rosario and longtime international Robyn Gayle have been named to…
Tough foes await Canada women at Wednesday’s Olympic tournament draw
Canada could find itself facing two top-10 teams in pool play when it opens defence…
German police detain 2 Afghans for plotting an attack near Swedish parliament over Quran burnings
BERLIN (AP) — German police detained on Tuesday two Afghan citizens accused of planning to…
Tickets for WNBA game between Sparks and Storm in Edmonton to go on sale Wednesday
Every time Natalie Vermaas walks into Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena to watch the WNBA’s Storm…
Japan prepares to host and then travel to North Korea for back-to-back FIFA World Cup qualifiers
Even with the top continental ranking and players of vast international experience, Hajime Moriyasu’s Japan…
Reprieve for Whitecaps coach as MLS reduces Vanni Sartini’s ban by two games
Vancouver Whitecaps coach Vanni Sartini has got a reprieve from Major League Soccer. The league,…
New Canada Soccer boss acknowledges need to “rebuild trust with soccer community
Kevin Blue, Canada Soccer’s new general secretary and CEO, acknowledged Monday the governing body’s need…
Scottie Scheffler is reaching a dominance not seen since Tiger Woods
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Scottie Scheffler is next in line for comparisons with…
Biden administration sides with promoter, says lawsuit over FIFA policy should go to trial
NEW YORK (AP) — The Biden administration sided with a promoter who filed an antitrust…
Nottingham Forest docked 4 points for overspending and drops into Premier League’s relegation zone
LONDON (AP) — Nottingham Forest was handed a four-point deduction on Monday for overspending, dropping…
Trabzonspor fans invade pitch, attack Fenerbahce players in Turkey. Police have detained 12 people
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish police have detained 12 people after fans of top tier…
Sports scoreboard for Sunday, March 17, 2024
Sunday’s Scoreboard NHL Winnipeg 6 Columbus 1 Carolina 7 Ottawa 2 Pittsburgh 6 Detroit 3…
St. Patrick’s Day parades in Toronto, Montreal draw hundreds for annual celebration
Seas of green surged through downtown streets in Montreal and Toronto on Sunday as thousands…