U.S. pro pickleball group signs first international deal in India

A pickleball paddle and balls at the pickleball courts in Tropical Park on March 23, 2023, in Miami. (Jose A. Iglesias/El Nuevo Herald/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)Jose A. Iglesias | El Nuevo Herald | Getty ImagesAmerica's fastest-growing sport, pickleball, is going after a new frontier: India.The United Pickleball...

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Ohtani translator accused of stealing $16 million from Dodgers star

Shohei Ohtani's former translator Ippei Mizuhara allegedly stole more than $16 million from the Los Angeles Dodgers star to cover millions of dollars of gambling debts, the U.S. attorney's office announced Thursday.The office, which filed a criminal complaint against Mizuhara on Thursday, also said Ohtani had no knowledge of...

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Sotheby’s holds sports auctions with Jordan, Ali, Kobe items

MJ 1996 Air Jordans.Photo: Amanda BassSotheby's is increasing its sports offerings, as the auction house looks to capitalize on the growing demand for sports memorabilia and draw in a younger demographic.The company on Wednesday announced its first "Sports Week," which will include six live and online auctions with items...

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