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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

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.'

Caitlin Clark Has No Regrets Following Loss to South Carolina

Caitlin Clark , Has No Regrets , Following Loss to South Carolina. Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes lost 87-75 to the South Carolina Gamecocks in the national championship game on April 7. Even though the Hawkeyes lost in the finals both this year to South Carolina and last year to LSU, . Iowa had only made it to the Final Four one other time in 1993, ESPN reports. . Iowa had only made it to the Final Four one other time in 1993, ESPN reports. . When I reflect back on my [Iowa] career, I know I gave it every single thing I had, Caitlin Clark, via statement. Basically, everybody believed there's no way Iowa was making the Final Four once. But to do it twice? That's pretty incredible, Caitlin Clark, via statement. Clark also said that she has no regrets about how her college career ended. . Clark also said that she has no regrets about how her college career ended. . Whether it's the way the fans have supported me, the way I've been able to represent my state where I grew up, my family being at every single game -- , Caitlin Clark, via statement. ... there's not a regret in my mind of how things went, Caitlin Clark, via statement. I'll be able to sleep every night even though I never won a national championship, Caitlin Clark, via statement. Clark leaves Iowa as one of the best players in NCAA history. Clark leaves Iowa as one of the best players in NCAA history. She had 3,951 points, 1,144 assists and 990 rebounds throughout the course of her college career. Clark has her eyes set on the WNBA next. She's expected to be the No. 1 draft pick by the Indiana Fever on April 15, ESPN reports. . Clark has her eyes set on the WNBA next. She's expected to be the No. 1 draft pick by the Indiana Fever on April 15, ESPN reports.