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$700M stunner: Ohtani to Dodgers on biggest deal in sports history

Shohei Ohtani, a renowned figure in baseball, is set to leave the Los Angeles Angels to join their city rivals, the Los Angeles Dodgers, following a landmark deal valued at $700 million. This 10-year agreement is regarded as the most lucrative ever in the history of global sports in terms of its total worth.

Ohtani, who excels as a dual-threat player both in pitching and batting, has been one of the most coveted free agents in the annals of baseball. In the previous season, he achieved a historic milestone, being the first to secure 10 wins as a pitcher and hit over 40 home runs in a single season. Furthermore, he's the sole player to be unanimously named league MVP on two occasions. Since his MLB debut in 2018, Ohtani has accumulated 38 pitching victories and surpassed 600 strikeouts, alongside hitting 171 homers and contributing 437 RBIs.

Joining a formidable Dodgers team, Ohtani adds his prowess to a squad that has seen significant success. The Dodgers have recorded 100 or more wins in five of the seasons since 2017 and have competed in three World Series, clinching the championship in 2020.

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Tennessee residents clean up after severe weekend storms killed 6 people and damaged neighborhoods

Inhabitants of central Tennessee, recently devastated by fatal tornadoes, recounted distressing and shocking experiences. These included an incident where a mobile home was hurled onto another, numerous houses losing their roofs, and the destruction of a church during a series of potent storms that resulted in six fatalities.

Following the severe weekend storms and tornadoes, emergency responders and locals undertook cleanup operations on Sunday. The storms not only claimed lives but also caused injuries to many led to significant property damage, overturned vehicles, and disrupted electricity for a large number of residents.

After learning about the tragedy, Marco Tulio Gabriel Pérez traveled from Atlanta to Nashville. He arrived to find his sister and her two-year-old child had perished in the tornado, while two other children in the family miraculously survived with only minor injuries.

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Lakers win in-season tournament final behind Anthony Davis' 41-20

In Las Vegas, a historic moment unfolded for the Los Angeles Lakers as they clinched a unique accolade in the annals of NBA history. Matching the Boston Celtics in the number of championships, the Lakers have now distinguished themselves as the first-ever winners of the NBA Cup.

This momentous achievement was largely attributed to Anthony Davis' phenomenal display on the court. Davis notched up an impressive 41 points, coupled with 20 rebounds, 5 assists, and 4 blocks, leading the Lakers to a triumphant win in the season's inaugural tournament. Their victory was sealed with a score of 123-109 against the Indiana Pacers at the T-Mobile Arena on a memorable Saturday night.

Adding to the Lakers' glory was LeBron James, who contributed significantly with 24 points, 11 rebounds, and 4 assists. His outstanding performance throughout the tournament earned him the title of MVP.

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