Dan Hajducky, an ESPN staff writer, reports on the record-breaking sale of Shohei Ohtani’s 50th home run ball for $4.392 million at auction, surpassing the previous highest price paid for a baseball. The ball solidified Ohtani’s historic achievement as the only player to reach 50 home runs and 50 steals in a season, sparking global interest and making history in sports memorabilia sales. Despite ongoing ownership disputes, an agreement was reached to allow the auction to proceed, with the winning bidder granted full ownership rights once legal matters are resolved.
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Ice Cube, co-founder of the BIG3 league, revealed that Caitlin Clark received a $5 million contract offer due to her star power, which he claims would unlock significant financial opportunities for the league, unlike rival Angel Reese. Both players have thrived in the WNBA, but injuries prevent them from competing in an upcoming game between the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky. Want More Context? 🔎
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