Federal prosecutors say a nearly four-minute audio recording allegedly captured Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara impersonating the baseball star on a call with a bank as he attempted to transfer $200,000. The recording referenced in a court filing Thursday by federal prosecutors is being used to back up a push for a nearly five-year sentence for Mizuhara. He previously pleaded guilty to bank and tax fraud for stealing nearly $17 million from the Los Angeles Dodgers star. Mizuhara’s attorney did not respond to an email from The Associated Press requesting comment. Mizuhara pleaded guilty in June to spending millions from Ohtani’s Arizona bank account to cover his growing gambling bets and debts with an illegal bookmaker.
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Marquette has promoted Mike Broeker to take over as athletic director from the retiring Bill Scholl.
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North Texas guard Jasper Floyd, left, drives along the baseline while defended by Memphis guard Colby Rogers, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Nikki Boertman)
Texas forward Arthur Kaluma (6) drives the baseline against Texas A&M forward Andersson Garcia (11) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Auburn forward Jahki Howard (3) drives the baseline around Missouri guard Annor Boateng (6) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Auburn guard Denver Jones (2) drives the baseline around Missouri guard Trent Pierce, left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Ripken The Bat Dog, best known for fetching on-field items at North Carolina sports events, has died
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — The family that trained Ripken The Bat Dog — best known for fetching bats and football kicking tees during sporting events…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Kam Jones had 18 points and 10 assists to lead a balanced Marquette offense as the No. 8 Golden Eagles cruised to a 78…
Houston guard L.J. Cryer grabs a loose ball on the baseline in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Oklahoma State, Monday, Dec. 30, 2024, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Mitch Alcala)