Shohei Ohtani Joining Los Angeles Dodgers, 10-Year, $700 Million Contract

Ex-Ohtani Interpreter Likely to Face Federal Charges, Sources Say

Ex-Ohtani Interpreter , Likely to Face Federal Charges, Sources Say. NBC reports that Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter may face federal charges in connection with a gambling investigation into a California bookie. . According to sources, Ohtani has been assisting with the investigation. The news from NBC follows a similar report by TMZ that Ippei Mizuhara, the former Ohtani interpreter, will be facing charges by federal authorities. On March 21, Mizuhara was fired by the L.A. Dodgers after attorneys representing Ohtani alleged "massive theft" had occurred related to sports gambling. On March 21, Mizuhara was fired by the L.A. Dodgers after attorneys representing Ohtani alleged "massive theft" had occurred related to sports gambling. In response, Major League Baseball , opened an investigation. . On March 25, Ohtani made his first public comments on the matter, saying that he had been betrayed and lied to, while denying any involvement in gambling. I’m very saddened and shocked that someone who I trusted has done this, Shohei Ohtani, via NBC. Ippei has been stealing money from my account and has told lies, Shohei Ohtani, via NBC. NBC reports that Mizuhara is both Ohtani's interpreter and long-time friend who has had a constant presence beside the baseball phenom. The scandal, involving over $4.5 million in wire transfers from Ohtani's account, was brought to light following reports by ESPN and the 'Los Angeles Times.'

Shohei Ohtani’s Interpreter Fired Amid Allegations of ‘Massive Theft’

Shohei Ohtani’s Interpreter Fired , Amid Allegations of ‘Massive Theft’. Ippei Mizuhara, the Dodgers' interpreter for Ohtani, was fired on March 20, ESPN reports. . Ippei Mizuhara, the Dodgers' interpreter for Ohtani, was fired on March 20, ESPN reports. . Mizuhara, a longtime friend of Ohtani, allegedly wired at least $4.5 million to a bookmaking operation in Southern California to cover his gambling debts. At first, a spokesman for Ohtani and Mizuhara said that the baseball star purposefully transferred the funds to pay his friend's gambling debt. At first, a spokesman for Ohtani and Mizuhara said that the baseball star purposefully transferred the funds to pay his friend's gambling debt. I dug myself a hole and it kept on getting bigger, and it meant I had to bet bigger to get out of it and just kept on losing. It's like a snowball effect, Ippei Mizuhara, to ESPN. Obviously, he [Ohtani] wasn't happy about it and said he would help me out to make sure I never do this again. He decided to pay it off for me. , Ippei Mizuhara, to ESPN. I want everyone to know Shohei had zero involvement in betting. I want people to know I did not know this was illegal. I learned my lesson the hard way. I will never do sports betting ever again, Ippei Mizuhara, to ESPN. Later, both the spokesperson and Mizuhara walked back their claims. In the course of responding to recent media inquiries, we discovered that Shohei has been the victim of a massive theft, and we are turning the matter over to the authorities, Berk Brettler LLP, via statement. Obviously, this is all my fault, everything I've done. I'm ready to face all the consequences, Ippei Mizuhara, via statement. Southern California bookmaker Mathew Bowyer, whom the wire transfers were sent to, is also being investigated. Sports betting is currently illegal in California

Study Reveals First Case of an American Dolphin Diagnosed With Bird Flu

Study Reveals First Case , of an American Dolphin , Diagnosed With Bird Flu. 'Newsweek' reports that a new study has found that a Florida dolphin was discovered with a "highly pathogenic" form of bird flu. 'Newsweek' reports that a new study has found that a Florida dolphin was discovered with a "highly pathogenic" form of bird flu. The case is the first cetacean ever recorded in North America with highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAIV). The case is the first cetacean ever recorded in North America with highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAIV). The study warns that a highly contagious bird flu "could be catastrophic" for cetacean species. In March of 2022, a dolphin was found "in distress" in a Dixie County canal and died shortly after the arrival of a rescue team. . A postmortem revealed that the dolphin suffered from a number of health problems, including leptomeninges disease and brain inflammation. We still don't know where the dolphin got the virus and more research needs to be done, Richard Webby, Director of the World Health Organization Collaborating Center for Studies on the Ecology of Influenza in Animals and Birds at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, via 'Newsweek'. After first being detected in North America in 2021, the virus has been spreading among birds and other mammals. After first being detected in North America in 2021, the virus has been spreading among birds and other mammals. According to researchers, harbor seals and grey seals in the area had died from the same virus. A small amount were also found to have neurological symptoms. So far, seals and sea lions have been the primary mammal species to be impacted by the disease. . 'Newsweek' reports that the recent study highlights the importance of learning more about the virus in order to potentially prevent it from spreading to further species. 'Newsweek' reports that the recent study highlights the importance of learning more about the virus in order to potentially prevent it from spreading to further species

Missy Elliott Announces First-Ever Headlining Tour

Missy Elliott Announces , First-Ever Headlining Tour. The legendary rapper's first headlining tour was announced on April 8, 'People' reports. "Out of This World — The Missy Elliott Experience" will visit 24 cities in North America. Supporting acts include Ciara, Busta Rhymes and Timbaland. . Supporting acts include Ciara, Busta Rhymes and Timbaland. . Supporting acts include Ciara, Busta Rhymes and Timbaland. . This is an incredible time in my life as I am experiencing so many milestone ‘firsts.’ , Missy Elliott, via statement. Being the FIRST female Hip Hop artist to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and now going out on my FIRST headline tour, Missy Elliott, via statement. Fans have been asking me to tour forever, but I wanted to wait until I felt the time was right because I knew if I was ever going to do it, I had to do it big, and I had to do it with family!, Missy Elliott, via statement. So get ready to be taken OUT OF THIS WORLD with me, Busta Rhymes, Ciara, and Timbaland! We can’t wait to share this experience with the fans!, Missy Elliott, via statement. The tour is set to kick off at Rogers Arena in Vancouver on July 4. It will end August 22 at Allstate Arena in Rosemont, IL. A Verizon presale will take place April 9 at 10 a.m. through April 11 at 10 p.m. local time. Other tickets will be available beginning April 12 at 10 a.m. local time.

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This Day in History: Jackie Robinson Breaks Color Barrier

This Day in History:, Jackie Robinson Breaks Color Barrier. April 15, 1947. The 28-year-old baseball player became the first African American to play for Major League Baseball. The Georgia native stepped onto the grass of Ebbots Field in Brooklyn as a Brooklyn Dodger. Two years later, the star infielder was named the National League's MVP as well as a batting champ. He led his team to six National League pennants and the World Series in 1955. Robinson was subjected to the racism of both players and baseball fans throughout his career. Jim Crow laws forced him to dine at different restaurants and stay at different hotels than the rest of his team. Robinson was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962. His number, 42, was the the first to be retired in 1997