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Sport’s biggest betting scandals: From Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter to Phil Mickelson, Ivan Toney and more

Betting scandals have been a concern for professional sports leagues for as long as they’ve existed

The Independent UK

Bookmaker linked to baseball star Shohei Ohtani's interpreter sentenced to just over a year

A Southern California bookmaker who took thousands of sports bets from the former interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani was sentenced to just over a year in prison

The Independent UK

Black Sox, Ohtani's interpreter and more: A look at prominent sports betting scandals

Betting scandals have been a concern for professional sports leagues for as long as they’ve existed, but a U.S. Supreme Court ruling in May 2018 has led to a wave of gambling incidents

The Independent UK

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Rob Manfred’s Pete Rose Flip-Flop Further Stains His Legacy

Manfred has spent his decade as MLB commissioner publicly talking about the integrity of baseball and privately taking swipes at it.

Sports Illustrated

Baseball star Shohei Ohtani’s ex-interpreter has prison start postponed

Federal prosecutors say the former interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani who was supposed to begin his nearly five-year prison term on Monday, has had his surrender date postponed

The Independent UK

One year after interpreter's scandal, Shohei Ohtani enters the Tokyo Series with newfound maturity

The Tokyo Series and its celebration of Shohei Ohtani begins this week in a festive atmosphere

The Independent UK

Ippei Mizuhara Sentenced to 57 Months in Prison for Stealing Money From Shohei Ohtani

Ippei Mizuhara was sentenced to nearly five years in prison after stealing about $17 million from Shohei Ohtani.

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Baseball star Ohtani's ex-interpreter to appear in court for sentencing in betting case

The former interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani is expected to be sentenced for bank and tax fraud

The Independent UK

MLB umpire Pat Hoberg's firing puts him on a growing list of sports betting scandals

Umpire Pat Hoberg is the latest professional sports figure caught in a betting scandal

The Independent UK

Recording captured ex-interpreter impersonating Ohtani to transfer $200,000, prosecutors say

Federal prosecutors say a nearly four-minute audio recording allegedly captured Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara impersonating the baseball star on a call with a bank as he attempted to transfer $200,000

The Independent UK

New Audio Shows Shohei Ohtani’s Former Interpreter Impersonating Dodgers Star, Trying to Wire $200,000

A new audio shows Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, impersonating the Dodgers star to try and wire $200,000 from one of Ohtani's accounts.

Sports Illustrated

Shohei Ohtani wins 3rd AP Male Athlete of the Year award, tying Michael Jordan for 1 shy of record

Shohei Ohtani has been named The Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year for the third time

The Independent UK

Scandals, some changes in public perception highlighted the year for sports betting

Sports bettors in the U.S. are expected to set another record in 2024 for the amount of money wagered legally

The Independent UK

Shohei Ohtani Legally Requests Return of $325K of Baseball Cards Ex-Interpreter Bought

A new twist in the long legal saga between Ohtani and Ippei Mizuhara.

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Shohei Ohtani Seeks Return Of Stolen Baseball Cards

Shohei Ohtani seeks return of baseball cards after former interpreter misused funds for fraud.

The Independent UK

Baseball star Shohei Ohtani seeks $325,000 worth of baseball cards from his ex-interpreter

Baseball star Shohei Ohtani wants his ex-interpreter Ippei Mizuhara to hand over hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of baseball cards he says were fraudulently bought using his money

International Business Times UK

Quick Facts About Shohei Ohtani: Game 3 Status, His Marriage, Translator Scandal and Net Worth

Shohei Ohtani, the Dodgers' two-way star, captivates fans with his record-breaking contract, supportive marriage, and impressive resilience despite recent injuries and a translator scandal, while his global influence continues to elevate baseball's cultural impact.

The Guardian - US

Japan gripped by two things: a general election and Shohei Ohtani’s shoulder

Speculation about the country’s political future is competing for space with the fortunes of the Los Angeles Dodgers superstar in the World Series

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The Independent UK

Shohei Ohtani: The face of baseball shrugging off a betting scandal to keep making history

Japanese phenomenon Ohtani has helped the Los Angeles Dodgers to the brink of the World Series after a rollercoaster 2024 in MLB

Sports Illustrated

A 50-50 Season Might Only Be the Start of the Shohei Ohtani Epic

The Japanese superstar’s first year with the Dodgers has been nothing short of legendary. But those close to him think this is just the beginning.

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Illegal Gambling Operation Uncovered In Southern California

Bookmaker pleads guilty to illegal gambling, money laundering; baseball star's former interpreter involved in fraud.

The Independent UK

California bookie pleads guilty to running illegal gambling business used by ex-Ohtani interpreter

A Southern California bookmaker who took thousands of sports bets from the former interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani has pleaded guilty to running an illegal gambling business

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Illegal Gambling Business Operator Pleads Guilty In Sports Betting Scandal

Bookmaker in Southern California pleads guilty to illegal gambling business involving sports bets, including ex-Ohtani interpreter. MLB investigates potent...

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Former Bookmaker Pleads Guilty In Dodgers Gambling Scandal

Former bookmaker and ex-interpreter of Shohei Ohtani involved in a gambling scandal plead guilty to federal charges.

The Independent UK

Bookmaker to plead guilty in gambling case tied to baseball star Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter

A Southern California bookmaker who took thousands of sports bets from the ex-interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani has agreed to plead guilty to running an illegal gambling business

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