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MLB launches investigation into Shohei Ohtani interpreter Ippei Mizuhara following gambling reports

NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball has opened a formal investigation into illegal gambling and theft allegations involving Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara. Mizuhara was let go from the team Wednesday following reports from the Los Angeles Times and ESPN about his alleged ties to an illegal bookmaker. “Major League

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Coachella Valley pride hockey tournament returns to Berger Foundation Iceplex

The second annual Coachella Valley pride hockey tournament is back here in the desert. It kicked off Thursday afternoon at the Berger Foundation Iceplex, and runs through Sunday.  The Coachella Valley Firebirds are partners for the Palm Springs International Pride Hockey Tournament, which was created to make a safe space for all LGBTQ+ players.  14-teams from

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Ready to race: Thermal Club making history with first IndyCar event, the $1 Million Challenge

Start your engines! The one-of-a-kind Thermal Club in the east valley is set to host the $1 Million Challenge this weekend, the first event of its kind. Sports Director Blake Arthur had the opportunity to visit the track and see what the racing experience is all about. 👀🏎️@IndyCar @ThermalClub @KESQ #INDYCAR #ThermalChallenge pic.twitter.com/iDfedLLdpz— Blake Arthur

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Report: Ohtani’s interpreter fired amid allegations he stole millions from Dodger slugger

Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter was fired by the Los Angeles Dodgers today amid allegations he stole millions of dollars from the Japanese slugger to place bets with a purported illegal bookmaker, according to an online report.    Attorneys for Ohtani, responding to inquiries from the Los Angeles Times, told the paper in a statement Wednesday, “In

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Aaron Donald announces his retirement after a standout 10-year career with the Rams

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Aaron Donald spent 10 years flattening quarterbacks, crushing ball-carriers, fighting through perpetual double-teams and generally wrecking NFL offenses. He was relentless, reliable and infinitely resourceful while he led the Los Angeles Rams all the way to a Super Bowl championship. And on Friday, Donald decided

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