The interpreter for the Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani was fired Wednesday after questions surrounding at least $4.5 million in wire transfers sent from Ohtani’s bank account to a bookmaking operation set off a series of events.
Charges dropped against ex-Saints WR Thomas
Misdemeanor charges of simple battery and criminal mischief against former New Orleans Saints receiver Michael Thomas were dismissed Wednesday.
Lame-duck LBSU coach: ‘I’m a ‘Seinfeld’ episode’
Dan Monson, who was fired by Long Beach State on March 11 only to lead the Beach to the NCAA tournament five days later, described the past week as “surreal” and like being in the “Twilight Zone.”
Snell hopes to pitch in Giants’ opening series
Blake Snell said he hopes he will be ready to start during the Giants’ first series at his old team, the Padres.
UFC, plaintiffs settle class-action suits for $335M
TKO Holdings, the UFC’s parent company, has reached a $335 million settlement in a pair of class-action antitrust lawsuits filed by fighters seeking better pay.
Likely top pick Williams shows off at USC pro day
Former USC quarterback Caleb Williams showed off his skillset during his pro day Wednesday.
FIA clears federation boss of race interference
Formula One’s governing body said on Wednesday its ethics committee had cleared FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem of claims he interfered with races in Saudi Arabia and Las Vegas last season.
Reds 2B McLain may need shoulder surgery
Reds second baseman Matt McLain is being evaluated for a shoulder injury that could require surgery.
NFL to mull kickoff change, hip-drop tackle ban
The NFL’s competition committee proposed a revamped kickoff and a ban to the “hip drop tackle,” among potential rule changes that owners will vote on next week.
Lions CB Sutton wanted in alleged battery case
Police in Florida have been searching for Lions cornerback Cameron Sutton for about two weeks after an arrest warrant was issued on a charge of domestic battery by strangulation.