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Ippei Mizuhara, ex-interpreter for MLB star Shohei Ohtani, likely to plead not guilty as a formality

The former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is expected to plead not guilty Tuesday to bank and tax fraud, a formality ahead of a plea deal he’s negotiated with federal prosecutors in a wide-ranging sports betting case.

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New York Yankees beat Tampa Bay Rays 10-6 after nearly blowing 6-run lead

ST. PETERSBURG. Fla. (AP) — Jose Trevino hit two of New York’s five homers, Luis Gil went six scoreless innings and the Yankees defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 10-6 after almost blowing a six-run lead. Trevino hit a two-run shot in the third and a solo drive in a four-run eighth that put the Yankees […]

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Sports Bra, pub for women’s sports fans, plans national expansion

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — On a recent weeknight at this bar in northeast Portland, fans downed pints and burgers as college women’s lacrosse and beach volleyball matches played on big-screen TVs. Memorabilia autographed by female athletes covered the walls, with a painting of U.S. soccer legend Abby Wambach mounted above the chalkboard beer menu. The […]

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Erick Fedde stars as White Sox sweep Rays with 4-2 victory

CHICAGO (AP) — Erick Fedde pitched seven-hit ball into the ninth inning, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-2 on Sunday for a sweep of their three-game series. Chicago improved to 6-22. It outscored Tampa Bay 21-13 this weekend. Gavin Sheets and Eloy Jiménez each had three hits for the White […]