Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani publicly addressed the gambling scandal involving his ex-intepreter Ippei Mizuhara, where he said he has never placed a sports bet and Mizuhara’s story about paying off his $4.5 million gambling debt is entirely fabricated. “I never bet on baseball or any other sports, or never have asked somebody to… Continue reading Shohei Ohtani says he has ‘never’ bet on sports, calls ex-interpreter’s story ‘complete lie’
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Pankaj Advani aims to maintain winning streak at CCI Billiards Classic | Other Sports News
Bagging the CCI Classic Snooker title in January 2023 and having defended it successfully recently, he is eyeing another conquest in the upcoming tournament. Photo: PTI Defending champion Pankaj Advani will be aiming to maintain his winning streak at the upcoming CCI Billiards Classic starting here on Tuesday. Winner of 27 World Championship… Continue reading Pankaj Advani aims to maintain winning streak at CCI Billiards Classic | Other Sports News
Sports radio host apologizes for ‘Barbie’ comments made toward veteran female reporter at Commanders camp
Sports personality Don Geronimo issued a statement Wednesday about his dismissal from a D.C.-based radio station and apologized for the remark he made toward a veteran female reporter. Geronimo, whose real name is Michael Sorce, called WUSA9 reporter Sharla McBride “Barbie” and a “cheerleader.” The remarks led to the Washington Commanders barring iHeartMedia – the parent… Continue reading Sports radio host apologizes for ‘Barbie’ comments made toward veteran female reporter at Commanders camp
UP Cabinet approves policy for making state adventure sports destination
The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet on Tuesday approved a policy that aims at making the state a water tourism and adventure sports destination. The Uttar Pradesh Water Tourism and Adventure Sports Policy, 2023, will be valid for 10 years from the date notified by the state government, an official release quoting Tourism Minister Jaiveer… Continue reading UP Cabinet approves policy for making state adventure sports destination
500 jobs for winners, 1,000 centres to boost sports culture in Punjab
Punjab Sports Minister Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer Monday said 500 jobs have been created for outstanding medal winners and 1,000 sports nurseries will be set up in the state. The Punjab Cabinet on Saturday approved the new sports policy, 2023, aimed to focus on training, incentives, robust infrastructure, and jobs for athletes. … Continue reading 500 jobs for winners, 1,000 centres to boost sports culture in Punjab
Sports radio host fired after ‘Barbie’ comments to female TV reporter
A Washington, D.C.-based sports radio host was fired on Saturday following comments he made about a female TV reporter who was covering the Washington Commanders. Don Geronimo, whose real name is Michael Sorce, made the comments toward WUSA9 reporter Sharla McBride. The remarks led to the Commanders barring iHeartMedia – the parent company of WBIG… Continue reading Sports radio host fired after ‘Barbie’ comments to female TV reporter