Recently, the former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani made headlines when he pleaded not guilty to bank and tax fraud charges. Ippei Mizuhara was accused of stealing nearly $17 million from Ohtani to pay off sports gambling debts in a yearslong scheme that involved impersonating Ohtani to bankers. The case has shed
As an established veteran quarterback in the NFL, Kirk Cousins knows the business side of the game. When the Atlanta Falcons surprised many by selecting Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 pick in the draft, Cousins remained calm and focused. He recognized that teams are always thinking ahead and planning for the future, even
Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson has expressed his disbelief at the exclusion of his teammate Rodri from the Premier League Player of the Season shortlist. Ederson labeled the decision as “unacceptable,” highlighting Rodri’s crucial role in the team’s success this season. Despite Rodri’s stellar performances and contribution to City’s potential fourth consecutive title win, he was
A dominant serve can be a game-changer in tennis, capable of setting the tone of the match and putting pressure on opponents. American tennis player Coco Gauff has been working on improving her serve recently, especially during the clay swing of the season. Despite accumulating 35 double faults in just three matches at the Italian
The New York Rangers faced an unexpected challenge in Game 5 against the Carolina Hurricanes as they failed to close out the series at home. The team’s captain, Jacob Trouba, acknowledged that the loss presented an important character test for the Rangers. Despite holding a 3-1 series lead, the Rangers faced a setback with a
Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal were initially set to face off in a boxing ring on June 1 at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California. However, the fight has now been rescheduled to take place on July 6 at the Honda Center in Anaheim. The decision to move the date was influenced by the fact
The Detroit Lions have made a bold move by signing quarterback Jared Goff to a four-year, $212 million contract extension, with an astonishing $170 million of that amount guaranteed. This deal now positions Goff as the highest-paid player in the franchise’s history. The $53 million average annual salary in this new contract also places Goff
Iga Swiatek, the current top-ranked player, secured her ninth consecutive victory by defeating Angelique Kerber at the Italian Open. The Polish player struggled in the first set, needing eight set points to secure the victory. However, she dominated the second set, winning 7-5, 6-3 to advance to the quarterfinals. During Madison Keys’ match against Sorana
The boxing world was shocked when John Fury, father of WBC titlist Tyson Fury, engaged in a physical altercation with a member of Oleksandr Usyk’s team in Saudi Arabia. The incident occurred just days before the highly anticipated match between Tyson Fury and Usyk for the undisputed heavyweight championship of the world. John Fury’s loud
The decision to replace goaltender Stuart Skinner with Calvin Pickard after the second period of a 4-3 loss to the Vancouver Canucks has raised concerns about the Edmonton Oilers’ goaltending situation. Skinner, who has been the starter throughout the playoffs, allowed four goals on 15 shots in Game 3, prompting the coaching staff to make
New York Mets left fielder Brandon Nimmo missed Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Braves due to right side soreness. Nimmo had to exit Saturday’s game early after experiencing right intercostal irritation. Despite hopes of returning to the lineup on Sunday, manager Carlos Mendoza decided to play it safe and give Nimmo more time to recover.
Bayer Leverkusen, the reigning Bundesliga champions, continue to showcase their dominance with an impressive unbeaten streak of 50 consecutive matches across all competitions. This feat surpasses the European record set by Benfica from 1963 to 1965, solidifying their status as a force to be reckoned with in the football world. In a recent match against
The Indiana Pacers showcased a dominant performance against the New York Knicks, highlighting their strategic gameplan execution to wear out their opponents. The highlighted focus on pressuring key player Jalen Brunson, deploying tougher defenders, such as Aaron Nesmith, and capitalizing on their depth advantage to play at a heightened speed exposed the Knicks’ vulnerabilities. The
Once again, Connor Bedard proved to be a key player for Canada as he scored twice and added an assist in their 5-1 win over Denmark at the ice hockey world championship. This marked Canada’s second consecutive victory in the tournament, with Bedard also scoring two goals in their opening game against Great Britain. Strong
Shohei Ohtani, the star player for the Los Angeles Dodgers, was unable to play in the game against the San Diego Padres on Sunday due to back tightness. This issue arose after Ohtani had to exit the game the night before. Manager Dave Roberts made the decision to sit Ohtani as a precautionary measure, not
The Atlanta Hawks managed to secure the coveted No. 1 pick in the 2024 NBA draft, despite having just a 3% chance of winning the lottery. This marked the first time in franchise history that the Hawks came out on top in the lottery. The team’s general manager, Landry Fields, expressed his shock and excitement
In a stunning turn of events, the Chicago Cubs made history by drawing six bases-loaded walks in the fifth inning against the Pirates on Saturday. This remarkable achievement marked the most bases-loaded walks by a major league team in a single inning in 65 years. This feat was a rare occurrence and showcased the Cubs’
Novak Djokovic, the world’s top-ranked tennis player, suffered a surprising defeat at the hands of 29th-seeded Alejandro Tabilo in the third round of the Italian Open. Djokovic’s lackluster performance can be attributed to an unfortunate incident that occurred recently when he was accidentally hit on the head by a water bottle. The incident left him