The Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) yesterday issued a statement on its official Web site in response to a message posted by dmedia T-Rex general manager Shih Chin-hsin (施建新) on an Internet bulletin board on Wednesday claiming that professional teams will take money to throw games.
In the statement, CPBL president Chao Shou-po (趙守博) said that if the allegations were true, dmedia should submit evidence to the league.
The CPBL in turn would immediately transfer any evidence to prosecutors for further investigation.
Chao said the CPBL and its member teams have worked hard to eliminate gambling, prevent organized crime from influencing games and put an end to teams throwing games.
He also said he had called on the government to take a tough approach and help guarantee a healthy competitive environment for professional baseball.
Chao expressed regret that Shih would air such rumors, adding that the T-Rex general manager would be dealt with according to CPBL regulations.
He also called on anyone involved in baseball in Taiwan to be sure that they had evidence to back up such claims.
Chao stressed that it was inappropriate to publicly discuss such rumors because it could have a negative impact on the development of professional baseball.
He also said such behavior could disappoint fans and mislead the public.
Also See: Brother Elephants hold on to edge out Bulls 5-4
US President Donald Trump’s granddaughter, Kai Trump, is poised to make her LPGA Tour debut after receiving a sponsor invitation on Tuesday to the Nov. 13 to 16 tournament at Pelican Golf Club in Florida. “My dream has been to compete with the best in the world on the LPGA Tour,” Kai Trump said in a statement posted on the LPGA’s Web site. “This event will be an incredible experience,” she said. “I look forward [to] meeting and competing against so many of my heroes and mentors in golf as I make my LPGA Tour debut.” The 18-year-old high-school senior,
REACTION: Less than 24 hours after a 18-inning Game 3 loss, the Blue Jays’ win ensured that the best-of-seven series is to head back to Toronto for Game 6 tomorrow Vladimir Guerrero Jr on Tuesday blasted a two-run home run as the Toronto Blue Jays bounced back to defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-2 and tie the MLB World Series at two games apiece. Less than 24 hours after a shattering 18-inning Game 3 loss, the Blue Jays climbed off the canvas to breathe new life into their hopes of a first MLB title in 32 years. Guerrero’s two-run blast off Dodgers starter Shohei Ohtani and a superb pitching performance from ace Shane Bieber laid the foundations for a gutsy victory that silenced Dodger Stadium. “I’m always trying to compete
Jannik Sinner on Thursday eased past Francisco Cerundolo 7-5, 6-1 at the Paris Masters to set up a quarter-final clash with Ben Shelton, while reigning champion Alexander Zverev earned a straight-sets win over Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the third round. A maiden crown in the French capital would return Sinner to No. 1 in the world rankings after current incumbent Carlos Alcaraz suffered a shock early exit at the hands of Britain’s Cameron Norrie. The Italian four-time Grand Slam champion is yet to drop a set in the tournament as he hones in on what would be a fifth title of the
Jemimah Rodrigues on Thursday hit an unbeaten 127 as India pulled off a record chase of 339 against Australia to set up a Women’s World Cup final against South Africa. Rodrigues and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, who hit 89, put on 167 runs for the third wicket as India won with nine balls and five wickets to spare at DY Patil Stadium, on the outskirts of Mumbai. The hosts finished on a total of 341-5 in reply to Australia’s impressive 338 and ensured there would be a new name on the 50-over trophy tomorrow. Amanjot Kaur hit the winning boundary to trigger wild celebrations
RSS