Granderson: Sports gambling is coming, and it'll be even worse than you think

latimes.com Breezy marketing from DraftKings and similar companies is the modern equivalent of the Marlboro Man. But there’s even more corruption in betting than there was in the…

Online gambling casts deepening shadow on pro sports

cbsnews.com The legalization of online sports betting in many U.S. states has proved a boon for the gambling industry, as well as generated billions in local tax revenue. But the…

The NBA just issued its first gambling ban in 70 years, booting Jontay Porter for committing the league’s ‘cardinal sin’

fortune.com The NBA has put its sneaker-clad foot down on players’ sports betting. The league banned Toronto Raptors forward-center Jontay Porter for life after he shared confidential…

Who's Hot, Who's Not: Mike Trout Swimming Downstream, Red Sox Upstream

newsweek.com Injuries always seem to hit the baseball landscape hardest at the beginning of every season. The reason could be the additional stress on the body that comes with the annual…

Stop Deepfake and Social Engineering Calls with iVALT

benzinga.com PLEASANTON, Calif., April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Not being able to verify the identity of who you are talking to can cost you. The $25M video call deepfake in Hong Kong,…

NBA bans Jontay Porter after gambling probe shows he shared information, bet on games

pbs.org Toronto Raptors two-way player Jontay Porter was banned for life from the NBA on Wednesday after a league probe found he disclosed confidential information to sports bettors…

DraftKings, IBD Stock Of The Day, Breaks Key Level After Flirting With Buy Signal

investors.com DraftKings is the IBD Stock Of The Day. DKNG tumbled below a key moving average Wednesday to continue its recent pullback. But shares could mount a rebound after flirting…

MLB Power Rankings: Dodgers Plummet as New Teams Occupy Top and Bottom Spots

newsweek.com Another week of the Major League Baseball season brings another week of Power Rankings. Last week's top team, the Los Angeles Dodgers, dropped in this week's edition after a…

Column: It's not just Shohei

latimes.com Shohei Ohtani, right, and former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara last month during the Dodgers’ series in Seoul, just before allegations of illegal gambling by Mizuhara emerged…

‘Bookie’: Chuck Lorre Says Charlie Sheen Will Return For Season 2

deadline.com The mother of all reunions is not over yet: Chuck Lorre said at Deadline’s Contenders TV on Sunday that Charlie Sheen will return for a cameo (or two?) in season 2 of Max’s…

Judge orders Ippei Mizuhara, Ohtani's ex-interpreter, to get gambling addiction treatment

pbs.org Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani’s former longtime interpreter agreed Friday to undergo court-ordered gambling addiction treatment after federal prosecutors accused…

Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter allegedly stole $16 million from his bank account. Here’s how to protect your own

aol.com A bombshell $16 million fraud charge this week against baseball star Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter offers a stark illustration of what can happen when your online…

Ohtani’s Dizzying 3 Weeks End in Exoneration by Authorities

nytimes.com In the clubhouse after the Los Angeles Dodgers won their season opener in Seoul last month, Shohei Ohtani’s longtime interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, made a stunning admission…

Olympic hopeful claims he was offered $300,000 to deliberately lose qualifying match

thestreet.com The rise of legalized sports betting in America has come with controversy — particularly around the possibility that players would be involved changing the outcome of games.…

Ohtani Interpreter Charged With Fraud for Stealing $16 Million

youtube.com A former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers baseball star Shohei Ohtani was charged with bank fraud and accused of stealing more than $16 million from the player to cover…

Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter charged with stealing $16 million from baseball star in sports betting case

pbs.org Federal authorities charged the former longtime interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani on Thursday with federal bank fraud, alleging that he stole more than…

News Wrap: White House warns Iran against retaliation for Israeli airstrike on consulate

pbs.org In our news wrap Thursday, the White House said it warned Iran not to use a suspected Israeli airstrike on its consulate in Syria as a 'pretext to escalate' tensions in the…

Ex-Interpreter of Shohei Ohtani Stole $16M From LA Dodgers Star to Pay Off Gambling Debts: Report

mediaite.com Lee Jin-man/AP Federal authorities claim that Ippei Mizuhara — the former interpreter of Shohei Ohtani — stole $16 million from the Los Angeles Dodgers star to cover his…

Shohei Ohtani’s long-time translator set up the baseball star’s bank account and stole over $16 million to pay gambling debts, prosecutors say

fortune.com The former longtime interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is being charged with federal bank fraud for crimes involving gambling debts and theft of more…

Shohei Ohtani not involved in gambling, prosecutors say, as they charge translator with stealing $16 million

marketwatch.com Baseball star Shohei Ohtani was not involved in gambling and had no knowledge of payments being made from his accounts to pay an illegal bookie, federal prosecutors said…

Shohei Ohtani's Former Interpreter Charged With Stealing More Than $16 Million From Dodgers Star: DOJ Investigation

newsweek.com Just weeks after Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani opened up regarding the illegal gambling controversy surrounding his former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara, the…

Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter charged with stealing $16 million from the MLB star

thestreet.com Shohei Ohtani's interpreter looks like he's set to face some punishment — and it's for much more than initially expected. Ippei Mizuhara, the baseball star's former…

Ohtani translator accused of stealing $16 million from Dodgers star

cnbc.com Shohei Ohtani answers questions and Ippei Mizuhara translates during the Shohei Ohtani Los Angeles Dodgers Press Conference at Dodger Stadium on Thursday, December 14, 2023…

Prosecutors Say Ohtani’s Interpreter Stole $16 Million From Star

nytimes.com Federal prosecutors released a detailed complaint on Thursday that claimed Ippei Mizuhara, the former interpreter for Shohei Ohtani, orchestrated a sprawling scheme over…

Ex-Ohtani interpreter Mizuhara likely to be charged in U.S., sources say

nbcnews.com The former interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani will likely be charged by federal authorities in connection with a gambling investigation related to a California…

New Balance CEO details the 'next big revolution' in sneakers

aol.com New Balance is racing to bring the next innovative sneaker to consumers across categories, from street fashion to professional athletics. Steering the Boston-based company…

Shohei Ohtani’s Ex-Interpreter Expected To Plead Guilty To Federal Charges

deadline.com Ippei Mizuhara, fired by the Los Angeles Dodgers in March and accused of stealing millions of Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani’s money for gambling, is expected to plead guilty to…

Ohtani’s Former Interpreter Is Said to Be Negotiating a Guilty Plea

nytimes.com Ippei Mizuhara, the former translator for Shohei Ohtani who was fired late last month amid allegations he stole millions of dollars from the baseball star’s bank account to…

As Scandals Mount, Sportsbooks Team Up to Tackle ‘Problem Gambling’

thedailyupside.com If the gaming industry knows anything, it’s how to hedge a bet. On Wednesday, a collection of the biggest US sports betting groups, including FanDuel and DraftKings,…

The Crucial U.S.-Japan Relationship Is on Display in Washington Right Now

newsweek.com Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is making a historic official visit to Washington, D.C., this week, yet most Americans aren't even aware or paying attention.…

Is Shohei Ohtani too big to fail?

latimes.com Artist Robert Vargas painted a mural of new Dodger Shohei Ohtani on the side of the Miyako Hotel in Little Tokyo. Vargas and others in the community hope that the mural will…

The Revolutionary Meme Coin, IPPEI TOKEN, Launches

cryptopotato.com [PRESS RELEASE – Tokyo, Japan, April 8th, 2024] The groundbreaking meme coin, IPPEI TOKEN, has made its debut on PancakeSwap. This currency parodies Ippei Mizuhara, the…

‘WHAT A FREAKING DISGRACE!’ Mad Dog Russo Nukes the LA Dodgers and Shohei Ohtani for Pressuring Fan to Give Up Valuable HR Ball in All-Timer of a Rant

mediaite.com Here’s Radio Hall of Fame @MadDogUnleashed completely annihilating Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers after bullying a fan for a HR ball. pic.twitter.com/ybw4hOeg2X — Jimmy…

The March Madness surge in women's sports betting is a teachable moment

msnbc.com 2024 is shaping up to be a milestone year for women’s sports, both in terms of investment and engagement. Turns out, when you put effort and dollars into the infrastructure…