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Firing of Ohtani's interpreter highlights how sports betting is still illegal in California

The firing of Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter by the Los Angeles Dodgers over allegations of illegal gambling and theft has highlighted an issue many outside of California don’t realiz...

MARCH 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Betting scandal with Shohei Ohtani's interpreter is far from first in pro sports

The Dodgers, Shohei Ohtani and his interpreter are just the latest in a long line of betting scandals that have plagued pro sports.

MARCH 21

Five observations from Dodgers-Padres' Seoul Series

MLB's opening series between the Dodgers and Padres featured tons of hits, familiar faces in new defensive places and some unexpected contro...

MARCH 21

What is gambling addiction and how widespread is it in the US?

The firing of Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter and close friend after allegations of illegal gambling and theft from the Japanese baseball player is shining ren...

MARCH 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani Tops MLB Endorsements List, And It Isn't Close Ohtani is raking in endorsements.

MARCH 21 • SACBEE.COM

Who is Ippei Mizuhara, Shohei Ohtani's interpreter?

A look at Japanese interpreter Ippei Mizuhara and how he got in a position to carry out an alleged theft from MLB superstar Shohei Ohtani.

MARCH 21

Dodgers fire Shohei Ohtani's interpreter amid theft allegations, gambling probe The Los Angeles Dodgers fired interpreter Ippei Mizuhara amid lawyers’ claims that star player Shohei Ohtani was a victim of “a massive thef...

MARCH 21 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Shohei Ohtani era with Dodgers now includes gambling scandal One game into lucrative new job with Dodgers, Shohei Ohtani is facing questions about his now-fired translator's gambling debts

MARCH 21 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

How Dodgers PR Handled Shohei Ohtani's Postgame Availability Thursday Amid Scandal Los Angeles dismissed the two-time AL MVP’s longtime translator Wednesday.

MARCH 21 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Yoshinobu Yamamoto blasted in Dodgers debut as Padres win in South Korea

Yoshinobu Yamamoto's highly anticipated MLB debut didn't last long. The Padres rocked him for five runs in the first and L.A. lost 15-11.

MARCH 21

No questions: Dodgers shield Shohei Ohtani from media after interpreter fired Dodgers public relations officials blocked media from asking Shohei Ohtani questions in South Korea on Thursday following the team firing hi...

MARCH 21 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Who is interpreter Ippei Mizuhara and what was his relationship with Shohei Ohtani? Ippei Mizuhara served as Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter, which meant he helped shape the way American baseball fans understood the MLB star.

MARCH 21 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Baseball superstar's translator fired amid 'massive theft,' gambling claims Baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani's translator and close friend, Ippei Mizuhara, was fired by the Los Angeles Dodgers amid claims of improper...

MARCH 21 • CLEVELAND.COM

Shohei Ohtani interpreter's firing is a menacing sign: Sports' gambling problem has arrived The Dodgers fired Shohei Ohtani's interpreter Ippei Mizuhara Wednesday over his alleged theft as part of a gambling probe.

MARCH 21 • USATODAY.COM

Dodgers' Mookie Betts hits first home run of 2024 MLB season, wins car

Though the Dodgers lost to the Padres on Thursday, Mookie Betts won a new car for hitting the first home run of the 2024 MLB season.

MARCH 21

Who is Ippei Mizuhara, Ohtani's interpreter?

Japanese interpreter Ippei Mizuhara has been fired by the Los Angeles Dodgers amid allegations he stole money from baseball star Shohei Ohtani to service illegal gambling debts

MARCH 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

In Japan, Ohtani's 'perfect person' image could take a hit with firing of interpreter over gambling

Shohei Ohtani is referred to in Japan as “kanpeki no hito” — the perfect person — because of his manners and impeccable behavior

MARCH 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Padres shred Yoshinobu Yamamoto, beat Dodgers in 15-11 slugfest Jake Cronenworth ripped a two-run triple to highlight a five-run first inning against Yoshinobu Yamamoto, helping the San Diego Padres outla...

MARCH 21 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Dodgers RHP Yoshinobu Yamamoto rocked by Padres Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto lasted one inning and was yanked after the San Diego Padres batted around to take a 5-1 lead on Thur...

MARCH 21 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

MLB World Reacts to Disastrous Debut by Dodgers' Yoshinobu Yamamoto One of the prized pitching prospects of the offseason got off to a rough start in Korea in his major league debut.

MARCH 21 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Yoshinobu Yamamoto battered by Padres in slugfest as Dodgers split series in Korea In a game that featured 26 runs and 33 hits, Yoshinobu Yamamoto lasts only one inning as the Dodgers fall 15-11 to the Padres on Thursday.

MARCH 21 • LATIMES.COM

Yamamoto chased after 1st inning of debut as Padres beat Dodgers 15-11 for 2-game South Korea split

Yoshinobu Yamamoto was chased after one inning of a nightmarish major league debut and the San Diego Padres outlasted the Dodgers 15-11 after Los Angeles fired Shohei Ohtani’s inte...

MARCH 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS