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From phishing to porn star impersonators: how scamming athletes became a billion-dollar industry

Athletes have always been targets for criminals hoping to profit from their wealth. But a new wave of dangers has cropped up in recent years

The Guardian - US

Caesars Palace fined $7.8M over gambling by bookmaker linked to Ohtani's interpreter

Nevada gaming regulators have fined Caesars Palace $7.8 million for failing to comply with anti-money laundering rules

The Independent UK

Black Sox, Ohtani's interpreter and more: A look at notable sports betting scandals

Betting scandals have been a concern for professional sports leagues for as long as they’ve existed, but a U.S. Supreme Court ruling in May 2018 has led to a wave of gambling incidents

The Independent UK

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Sport’s biggest betting scandals: From Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter to Phil Mickelson, Ivan Toney and more

Betting scandals have been a concern for professional sports leagues for as long as they’ve existed

The Independent UK

Bookmaker linked to baseball star Shohei Ohtani's interpreter sentenced to just over a year

A Southern California bookmaker who took thousands of sports bets from the former interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani was sentenced to just over a year in prison

The Independent UK

Black Sox, Ohtani's interpreter and more: A look at prominent sports betting scandals

Betting scandals have been a concern for professional sports leagues for as long as they’ve existed, but a U.S. Supreme Court ruling in May 2018 has led to a wave of gambling incidents

The Independent UK

Rob Manfred’s Pete Rose Flip-Flop Further Stains His Legacy

Manfred has spent his decade as MLB commissioner publicly talking about the integrity of baseball and privately taking swipes at it.

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Baseball star Shohei Ohtani’s ex-interpreter has prison start postponed

Federal prosecutors say the former interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani who was supposed to begin his nearly five-year prison term on Monday, has had his surrender date postponed

The Independent UK

One year after interpreter's scandal, Shohei Ohtani enters the Tokyo Series with newfound maturity

The Tokyo Series and its celebration of Shohei Ohtani begins this week in a festive atmosphere

The Independent UK

Ippei Mizuhara Sentenced to 57 Months in Prison for Stealing Money From Shohei Ohtani

Ippei Mizuhara was sentenced to nearly five years in prison after stealing about $17 million from Shohei Ohtani.

Sports Illustrated

Baseball star Ohtani's ex-interpreter to appear in court for sentencing in betting case

The former interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani is expected to be sentenced for bank and tax fraud

The Independent UK

MLB umpire Pat Hoberg's firing puts him on a growing list of sports betting scandals

Umpire Pat Hoberg is the latest professional sports figure caught in a betting scandal

The Independent UK

Recording captured ex-interpreter impersonating Ohtani to transfer $200,000, prosecutors say

Federal prosecutors say a nearly four-minute audio recording allegedly captured Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara impersonating the baseball star on a call with a bank as he attempted to transfer $200,000

The Independent UK

New Audio Shows Shohei Ohtani’s Former Interpreter Impersonating Dodgers Star, Trying to Wire $200,000

A new audio shows Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, impersonating the Dodgers star to try and wire $200,000 from one of Ohtani's accounts.

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The Independent UK

Shohei Ohtani wins 3rd AP Male Athlete of the Year award, tying Michael Jordan for 1 shy of record

Shohei Ohtani has been named The Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year for the third time

The Independent UK

Scandals, some changes in public perception highlighted the year for sports betting

Sports bettors in the U.S. are expected to set another record in 2024 for the amount of money wagered legally

Sports Illustrated

Shohei Ohtani Legally Requests Return of $325K of Baseball Cards Ex-Interpreter Bought

A new twist in the long legal saga between Ohtani and Ippei Mizuhara.

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Illegal Gambling Operation Uncovered In Southern California

Bookmaker pleads guilty to illegal gambling, money laundering; baseball star's former interpreter involved in fraud.

The Independent UK

California bookie pleads guilty to running illegal gambling business used by ex-Ohtani interpreter

A Southern California bookmaker who took thousands of sports bets from the former interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani has pleaded guilty to running an illegal gambling business

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