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Shohei Ohtani's former translator is now charged with federal bank fraud. He's accused of stealing more than $16 million from Ohtani. AP Images

Shohei Ohtani’s ex-translator accused of stealing over $16 million from slugger

For the first time ever, track and field athletes who win gold medals at the Olympic Games will be given $50,000. AP Images

Olympic first: Track and field gold medalists to receive $50k

The sports world is in the Caitlin Clark business and it's paying off this March Madness. We count the record-breaking ways. Getty Images

Money Madness: 5 ways Caitlin Clark fever is paying off

WrestleMania 40 has arrived. This year, WWE’s marquee premium live event emanates from the home of the NFL’s Philadelphia Eagles. Getty Images

WWE WrestleMania 40 expected to bring hundreds of millions of dollars to Philly

Some residents in Missouri are facing a vote that may determine the future of their local sports teams, the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals. AP Images

Chiefs, Royals mull KC exit as vote on taxpayer-funded stadium upgrades looms

Sports Illustrated partnered with Minute Media, aiming to continue the print edition and broaden Sports Illustrated’s global presence. Getty Images

Sports Illustrated and Minute Media partnership secures print future

The sports website "Deadspin" has been sold, and the new owners have let go of all the existing employees. Straight Arrow News

US sports website Deadspin sold to European company, entire staff laid off

As Dartmouth basketball players become the first college athletes to vote to unionize, the NCAA is pushing Congress to change the law. Getty Images

Dartmouth basketball players made history with union vote. What now?

The streaming wars appear ready to enter the courtroom, as sports streaming platform FuboTV sues Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery over their recently announced sports streaming service. FuboTV has filed an antitrust lawsuit Feb. 20, alleging the joint venture "will destroy competition and inflate prices for consumers." Reuters

FuboTV sues Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery over sports streaming service

Dartmouth College basketball players are not just athletes but university employees and can form a union, according to a recent ruling. AP Images

How Dartmouth athletes succeeded in union efforts where Northwestern failed

Taylor Swift may be hard-pressed to find parking for her private jet if she wants to see her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, play in the Super Bowl. AP Images

How Taylor Swift ‘shakes off’ her tour to make it to Super Bowl LVIII

PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel has invested in the "Enhanced Games," an event that pegs itself as a doping-friendly version of the Olympics. Getty Images

PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel invests in doping-friendly version of Olympics

A Washington Post investigation accused the NFL of denying medical care and payouts to players under the 2015 concussion settlement. Getty Images

Report: NFL denies millions of dollars in payouts after concussion settlement

Vince McMahon stands accused of sex trafficking by a former employee. Getty Images

WWE’s Vince McMahon accused of sexual assault, trafficking by ex-staffer

For the first time in 23 years, America’s four largest automakers — Ford, Toyota, GM, and Chrysler — are all skipping out on Super Bowl ads. Getty Images

America’s 4 largest automakers forego Super Bowl ads for first time in decades

Gov. Newsom's decision to not sign a bill phasing out tackle football for kids under 12 by 2029 sparked discussions on youth sports safety. Getty Images

Calif. lawmakers debate youth football ban, Gov. Newsom says he won’t sign

Here’s how much Patriots value has soared in Bill Belichick’s 24 seasons