Ippei Mizuhara’s fleecing of Shohei Ohtani was straightforward for the most part. Ohtani’s former interpreter had access to a bank account full of Ohtani’s money, and he simply wrote checks, withdrew cash or wired funds whenever he made bets or needed to pay gambling debts. Mizuhara pleaded guilty to bank and tax fraud in June … Read more
ST. PAUL, Minn. – A transgender athlete should be allowed to compete in the women’s division at powerlifting events because she’s protected against discrimination by the Minnesota Human Rights Act, her attorneys urged the state Supreme Court on Tuesday. USA Powerlifting rejected JayCee Cooper’s application in 2018 to compete in the women’s division of its … Read more
Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt, a player who could answer some of the team’s defense and rebounding problems, is now dealing with a knee issue that will push his targeted season debut into 2025. “During the course of his return-to-play progression, Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt developed an effusion in his left knee,” the team said in … Read more
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The first few minutes of Javier Mascherano’s introductory news conference as Inter Miami coach on Tuesday were rough. He was coughing, struggling to get words out and needed a few sips of water before finally calming down. “Air conditioning in Miami,” he explained. “It causes me problems.” Luckily for Mascherano, Inter … Read more
WASHINGTON – NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Washington Commanders controlling owner Josh Harris met with congressional lawmakers Monday on Capitol Hill as efforts push forward to secure access to the RFK Stadium site in the District of Columbia. Two people with knowledge of the situation confirmed Goodell and Harris held a series of meetings concerning … Read more
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jaguars made a handful of practice squad moves on Tuesday, including the signing of former Bishop Kenny star quarterback John Wolford. Wolford has started four games in his NFL career, all with the Rams. He spent most of the offseason with the Buccaneers, including playing in the preseason game at EverBank … Read more
U.S. biathletes face “misogynistic” behavior while racing and fear retaliation if they report their concerns, according to an inquiry by an independent contractor hired to assess athlete safety. The investigation of U.S. Biathlon was ordered following an Associated Press report that a female team member had been sexually harassed and abused for years while racing … Read more
Prolific receiver Sterling Sharpe and Super Bowl-winning coach Mike Holmgren advanced to the final stage of voting for the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame class. Sharpe was picked as one of three finalists in the Seniors category for players whose career ended in 1999 or earlier, along with Maxie Baughan and Jim Tyrer, in … Read more
The next-to-last College Football Playoff rankings come out Tuesday night, serving up one last chance to see who would be in, who would be out, who will be mad and who should be very, very nervous this weekend. There are about 18 teams realistically vying for 12 spots in the first-of-its-kind playoff that begins Dec. … Read more
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – It may have felt like it long before now, but the Jaguars have been mathematically eliminated from the playoff race for the second consecutive season. Jacksonville’s 23-20 loss to the Texans on Sunday, coupled with a win by the Chargers and a win by the Broncos officially eliminated the Jaguars from the … Read more