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Gambling scandal involving Shohei Ohtani's interpreter being turned into TV series

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The shocking gambling scandal surrounding Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, which made headlines across the world earlier this year, is already heading to television.

David Beckham urges Manchester United players to show more spirit

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David Beckham has urged Manchester United's players to prove they are motivated to play for the troubled club.

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Onosato in position to use Summer Basho as springboard to stardom

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There will be no Emperor’s Cup title defense for Takerufuji in May.

Malaysian soccer star 'responding well' to surgery following acid attack

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A top Malaysian soccer player is "responding well" after undergoing a three-hour skin graft procedure, a sports official said Friday, following an acid attack that left the player in intensive care and shocked the country.

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Caitlin Clark feeling no pressure as WNBA debut approaches

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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark is embracing the moment as she brings her super-sized star power from the collegiate game to the pro ranks.

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Rafael Nadal hopes to shed 'fear' before French Open

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Rafael Nadal said that he can no longer afford to fear injury after battling into the second round of the Italian Open on Thursday, with the French Open looming on the horizon.

Lando Norris confident McLaren can compete for Formula One title in 2025

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Lando Norris said he was "100%" confident that McLaren can mount a challenge for the Formula One title next season as he celebrated his maiden Grand Prix win at the British team's headquarters on Thursday.

Thursday, May 9

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Urawa Reds Ladies to vie for Asian supremacy amid controversy over AFC's actions

Urawa Reds Ladies are out for continental bragging rights Friday as they host South Korean side Hyundai Steel Red Angels in the AFC Women’s Club Championship final, with the victor claiming the illustrious title of being the continent’s…

Jalen Brunson shakes off injury to lead Knicks past Pacers

Jalen Brunson returned from a first-half injury to spark a second-half comeback for the host New York Knicks, who beat the Indiana Pacers 130-121 in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series on Wednesday.

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Novak Djokovic hoping to reach peak form in time for French Open

Novak Djokovic said he is building up to hit top form for his French Open title defense.

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Former two-time figure skating world champion Shoma Uno retires

Japan's two-time figure skating world champion Shoma Uno announced his retirement on Thursday at the age of 26, saying his years on the ice had been "wonderful."

Nuggets star Nikola Jokic named NBA MVP for third time in four seasons

Denver Nuggets star center Nikola Jokic was named NBA Most Valuable Player on Wednesday, marking the third time in four seasons that he has won the award.

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Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter to plead guilty to bank fraud

Ippei Mizuhara, Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter, has agreed to plead guilty to federal charges that he secretly transferred about $17 million from the player’s account to pay off his own gambling debts, court records showed Wednesday.

Olympic flame arrives on French soil for 2024 Paris Games

The Olympic flame landed on French soil amid tight security on Wednesday, firing the starting gun on a summer extravaganza of sport that French President Emmanuel Macron hopes will showcase the splendors of France and burnish his legacy.

Wednesday, May 8

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Wakaikari out to etch his family's place into sumo's history books

Sumo is on the cusp of adding yet another family to the growing number that have had multiple members in the sport’s top divisions.

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Is Brazil still the land of soccer?

"We're at a low point. We used to have more top-quality athletes," the late Pele's eldest son, Edinho, said recently.

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Borussia Dortmund overcome the odds to return to Wembley

In the June 1 Champions League final, Dortmund will face either Bayern Munich or 14-time champions Real Madrid.

Kipchoge's road to third Olympic gold starts in Kenya's Rift Valley

"I'm feeling good. But I think the next months will be more interesting," the athlete said after a training session.

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Brazil's bid to host Women's World Cup tops European rival

According to the report, Brazil's bid offers good stadiums, having already hosted the 2021 World Cup.

Tuesday, May 7

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Dodgers' Japanese stars aim to take down Marlins

Yoshinobu Yamamoto will be on the mound to start against the Miami team for the first time in his career.

Shota Imanaga looks to continue stellar stretch as Cubs face Padres

Imanaga has sparkled for Chicago since the 30-year-old joined the Cubs after eight seasons in Japan's top league

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British diver Daley to compete at record fifth Games

The 29-year-old is set to defend his gold medal in the men's 10m synchronized platform event.

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After blockbuster boxing victory, what next for ‘Monster’ Inoue?

Naoya Inoue pointed to his chin and dared Luis Nery to hit him in the middle of their fight for his undisputed super bantamweight title on Monday evening. Inoue dodged a pair of punches midway through the fourth round of their blockbuster…

MLS must attract best players to grow, says Infantino

Major League Soccer salary and roster restrictions mean that teams are unable to spend freely when it comes to signing top players.

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Victor Wembanyama named NBA Rookie of the Year

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama won the 2024 NBA Rookie of the Year award, the league announced on Monday, marking the first time a Frenchman has captured the honor.

Ukrainian two-time European champion weightlifter dies in war

Ukrainian Olympian and two-time European champion Oleksandr Pielieshenko has died on the front lines of Russia's war in Ukraine at age 30, the Ukrainian Weightlifting Federation (UWF) said on Monday.

Nadal to make Rome return against qualifier

The 37-year-old last won in Rome in 2021 and dropped out last year with injury ahead of the tournament.

Monday, May 6

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Naoya Inoue dominates Luis Nery to remain undisputed super bantamweight champ

Naoya Inoue gave the fans at Tokyo Dome a scare when he was knocked down in the first round of his super bantamweight title fight against Luis Nery. It was not long, however, before the champion put everyone at ease by taking control of a…

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Inoue KOs Nery to defend super-bantamweight titles

Japan's undisputed super-bantamweight world champion Naoya Inoue survived an early scare to stop Mexico's Luis Nery in the sixth round at the Tokyo Dome on Monday and defend his titles.

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McLaren's Norris wins Miami Grand Prix for maiden F1 win

Mercedes pair Lewis Hamilton and George Russell finished sixth and eighth with RB's Japanese driver Yuki Tsunoda ending seventh.