Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani talks return to Japan, impact on kids
L.A. Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani spoke in a rare interview about playing in front of a home crowd in Japan and what he's focused on personally this upcoming season.
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Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter sentenced
The former Japanese language interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani was sentenced to 57 months in prison for stealing nearly $17 million from the player to pay off gambling debts. CBS News correspondent Adam Yamaguchi has more.
Ex-interpreter caught impersonating Ohtani in recording, prosecutors say
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.
Shohei Ohtani seeks $325,000 worth of baseball cards, signed collectibles from his ex-interpreter
Baseball star Shohei Ohtani wants his ex-interpreter Ippei Mizuhara to hand over hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of baseball cards he says were fraudulently bought using his money.
Ohtani bringing Japanese World Series viewers
There will be a Game 5 between the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers after the Yankees avoided a sweep with an 11-4 win in Game 4 Tuesday night. That means millions of viewers from Japan will have another chance to see Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani on baseball's biggest stage. Haryuo Miyamoto of the Tokyo Broadcasting System joined CBS News to discuss Ohtani's global star power.
Ohtani's historic 50-50 ball sells at auction for nearly $4.4M amid ongoing dispute over ownership
Shohei Ohtani's 50th home run ball has sold at auction for nearly $4.4 million, a record high price not just for a baseball, but for any ball in any sport.
World Series' rematch 43 years in the making
The New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers are set to face off in their 12th World Series for a rematch 43 years in the making. Dana Jacobson and Carter Evans teamed up to set the stage for this big city showdown.
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Israeli strike hits Hezbollah stronghold; Shohei Ohtani becomes first player in MLB to record 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in single season.
Ohtani first MLB player to hit 50 homers, steal 50 bases in a season
Shohei Ohtani becomes first player in major league history to hit 50 homers and steal 50 bases in a season.
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MLB players disciplined for gambling
Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, admitted he's guilty of stealing nearly $17 million from the Dodgers superstar to pay gambling debts. Major League Baseball also announced disciplinary action against several other players, including a permanent ban for San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano, for gambling violations. Carter Evans reports.
Ohtani ex-interpreter plea deal: What we know
The former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani pleaded not guilty to federal charges in court Tuesday as a formality. Ippei Mizuhara has negotiated a plea deal with federal prosecutors and is expected to plead guilty eventually. CBS News correspondent Adam Yamaguchi has more.
Ohtani's former interpreter to enter plea
Ippei Mizuhara, the former interpreter of Los Angeles Dodgers player Shohei Ohtani, is expected to enter a not guilty plea Tuesday to bank fraud and tax charges that he allegedly illegally transferred almost $17 million from the baseball star's bank account. However, the not guilty plea is a formality, as federal prosecutors previously announced that Mizuhara will plead guilty at a later date as part of a plea deal. CBS News' Adam Yamaguchi reports.
Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter turns himself in
Baseball star Shohei Ohtani’s longtime interpreter has turned himself in to face criminal charges that include bank fraud. Federal prosecutors say Ippei Mizuhara stole from the L.A. Dodgers star to pay gambling debts.
Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter charged
The former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is facing federal bank fraud charges for crimes involving gambling debts and the theft of millions of dollars. U.S. Attorney Marin Estrada announced the charges during a morning news conference Thursday.
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How to watch MLB Opening Day today: Baseball livestream options, game starting times, more
All 30 teams will play on Opening Day, but you'll need to know how and when to watch your favorite MLB team play.
How Ohtani and Rose gambling scandals compare
Thursday is opening day for most of Major League Baseball, but the alleged gambling scandal involving the interpreter of LA Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is drawing attention away from the diamond. Ohtani denied ever placing any bets on sporting events and said he was a victim of theft. Keith O'Brien, author of "Charlie Hustle," joins CBS News to unpack baseball's biggest gambling scandal since Pete Rose's.
Shohei Ohtani addresses media amid gambling probe
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani spoke to the media for the first time since his interpreter was fired after his lawyers accused the interpreter of stealing millions from Ohtani to use for gambling purposes. Ohtani said Monday he did not bet on baseball and never asked anyone to do so for him. Adam Yamaguchi reports.
Ohtani to break silence on alleged theft
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is expected to address Monday the illegal gambling allegations surrounding his former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara. Jack Harris, a staff writer with the Los Angeles Times, joins CBS News with more.
Shohei Ohtani targeted by bomb threat, prompting police investigation in South Korea
A reported bomb threat against the Los Angeles Dodgers' newest star Shohei Ohtani prompted a massive investigation in South Korea as the team prepares for their first game of the season in the Seoul Series.
L.A. Dodgers star Ohtani surprises fans with marriage announcement
Shohei Ohtani, who recently signed a record-breaking contract with the L.A. Dodgers, has announced his marriage to a woman from his native Japan.
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In 2017, Jon Wertheim traveled to Japan to meet the then-22-year-old baseball phenom who had yet to play in the U.S. This past weekend the dual-role player, who made his MLB debut in 2018, announced he was joining the Dodgers, reportedly signing a record 10-year, $700 million deal.
DHS requests 20,000 National Guard troops to help with mass deportation
It's the latest request from the Trump administration for assistance with its mass deportation efforts.
In Sean "Diddy" Combs trial, Cassie Ventura's cross examination focuses on their relationship, texts
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James Comey under investigation for posting "86 47" on Instagram, Noem says
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Undocumented immigrant faces $1.82 million fine for failing to leave U.S.
The Florida woman and mother of three was charged $500 for every day she has remained in the U.S. since the removal order was issued in April 2005.
South African president to visit White House after Afrikaners arrive
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NJ Transit rail engineers on strike after midnight deadline expires
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FEMA "not ready" for hurricane season, internal review says
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Trump's decision to lift Syria sanctions took Treasury staff by surprise
President Trump announced this week he will drop sanctions on Syria — surprising some senior Treasury officials, sources tell CBS News.
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Undocumented immigrant faces $1.82 million fine for failing to leave U.S.
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James Comey under investigation for posting "86 47" on Instagram, Noem says
Trump administration officials claim former FBI chief James Comey called for violence against the president — which Comey has pushed back on.
Northern California's commercial crab season under threat from migrating whales
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The courts where nationwide injunctions are originating
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Small businesses face financial whiplash from Trump's changing tariffs on China
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Toxic environments are pushing workers to speak up, in some cases quit
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Undocumented immigrant faces $1.82 million fine for failing to leave U.S.
The Florida woman and mother of three was charged $500 for every day she has remained in the U.S. since the removal order was issued in April 2005.
James Comey under investigation for posting "86 47" on Instagram, Noem says
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The courts where nationwide injunctions are originating
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Trump's decision to lift Syria sanctions took Treasury staff by surprise
President Trump announced this week he will drop sanctions on Syria — surprising some senior Treasury officials, sources tell CBS News.
FEMA "not ready" for hurricane season, internal review says
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Pain clinic CEO faced 20 years for fraud. He got 18 months.
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UC San Francisco's psilocybin therapy shows promise for Parkinson's patients
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Trump's decision to lift Syria sanctions took Treasury staff by surprise
President Trump announced this week he will drop sanctions on Syria — surprising some senior Treasury officials, sources tell CBS News.
South African president to visit White House after Afrikaners arrive
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Chris Brown arrested in U.K. for alleged attack at London club in 2023
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Chris Brown arrested in U.K. for alleged attack at London club in 2023
Singer Chris Brown has been arrested in England for allegedly hitting someone with a bottle in a London nightclub in 2023.
$10,000 treasure chest buried in San Francisco reportedly found
A mysterious treasure chest that was buried in San Francisco by an anonymous group, containing gold and artifacts, has reportedly been found.
Tiny Desk Radio goes behind the scenes of NPR concert series
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Tiny Desk goes big with new radio show
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Why are Trump, Musk in Saudi Arabia?
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Richard Garwin, a designer of the first hydrogen bomb, dies at 97
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Rare New Zealand snail filmed laying egg from its neck
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"Diddy" lawyers cross-examine Cassie
Warning: Some may find the details in this report disturbing. Sean "Diddy" Combs' attorneys cross-examined his ex-girlfriend, singer Cassie Ventura, on Day 4 of the hip-hop mogul's federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial. CBS News' Jericka Duncan reports and Christopher Melcher, a celebrity lawyer, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
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Chris Brown arrested in U.K. for alleged attack at London club in 2023
Singer Chris Brown has been arrested in England for allegedly hitting someone with a bottle in a London nightclub in 2023.
Kohberger's last hearing before murder trial
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Soviet spacecraft plunging back to Earth
A Soviet-era spacecraft that was meant to land on Venus in 1972 is plunging back to Earth. Marlon Sorge, an executive director at The Aerospace Corporation, joins CBS News with what to expect.
Soviet spacecraft is plunging back to Earth 53 years after launch
A Soviet-era spacecraft meant to land on Venus a half century ago is expected to plunge uncontrolled back to Earth within days.
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