Swift, Ohtani, Gambling: The Biggest Sports Stories of 2023
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From the Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s relationship to NCAA madness to MLB’s pitch clock, Will Leitch counts down 2023’s biggest sports stories.
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The Dodgers gave Shohei Ohtani US$700 million to hit, pitch, sell
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Shohei Ohtani's future commands all of MLB's attention
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Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani Compared to Michael Jordan, Taylor Swift by MLB Evaluator, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Shohei Ohtani's Contract Breakdown With The Dodgers Includes A Massive Payment Per Game
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Was the Dodgers' and Shohei Ohtani's $700 million deal a good one? - The Athletic
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Shohei Ohtani next team odds: Blue Jays gaining steam, Giants fading
On betting's biggest day, a new scandal puts the sports world on edge - Yahoo Sports
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LeBron James is now the 'second biggest sports star in Hollywood' after Shohei Ohtani, Skip Bayless says after two-way sensation inked record $700m deal with the LA Dodgers
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Shohei Ohtani's $700 Million Dodgers Deal Is Unlike Anything We've Seen - The Ringer
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Shohei Ohtani equals Willie Mays' record by hitting 150th major league home run
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Ranking MLB's best dynamic duos until Shohei Ohtani signs
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Mahomes, the Chiefs, Taylor Swift and a thrilling game. It all came together at the Super Bowl – KTSM 9 News
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Shohei Ohtani agrees to record $700 million, 10-year contract with Dodgers – NewsNation
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Cubs Rumors: Insider offers Shohei Ohtani update – NBC Sports Chicago
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We've Never Seen Anything Like Shohei Ohtani in Sports History