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Shohei Ohtani Addresses Gambling Allegations Surrounding Former Interpreter
sports-legislation1 year ago

Shohei Ohtani Addresses Gambling Allegations Surrounding Former Interpreter

Lawmakers are using the scandal involving Shohei Ohtani's interpreter to draw attention to the issue of gambling addiction and push for tighter regulations on the sports betting industry. The SAFE Bet Act and the GRIT Act have been introduced to address the public health crisis of gambling addiction and to regulate sports betting. The scandal has sparked debate about the need for more stringent oversight of the industry, with concerns raised about the impact of legalized sports gambling and its potential to exacerbate gambling addiction.

Brittney Griner Advocates for Transgender Inclusion in Sports and Shares Detention Experience.
sports2 years ago

Brittney Griner Advocates for Transgender Inclusion in Sports and Shares Detention Experience.

WNBA player Brittney Griner has spoken out in support of transgender athletes, calling it a "crime" to separate someone for any reason. She criticized legislation aimed at preventing transgender participation in sports and pledged to speak up against such laws. Griner, who recently returned to the US after being held captive in Russia for 10 months, is preparing for her 10th WNBA season with the Phoenix Mercury. She missed all of last season after being arrested in Russia for allegedly carrying cannabis oil in her luggage.