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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Michigan football edge rusher Kechaun Bennett enters transfer portal
Kechaun Bennett, a former four-star edge rusher for Michigan football, has entered the transfer portal after struggling to find significant playing time since joining the team in 2021. Despite showcasing his potential with three tackles, including 1.5 for loss in the spring game, he only recorded four tackles across four games during the 2024 season. With his departure, the Wolverines are expected to rely on younger edge rushers like Devon Baxter, Lugard Edokpayi, and incoming...
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