Sports Showdown: Triumphs, Injuries, and Surprises

In recent sports news, Shohei Ohtani homered in Japan, Jack Draper reached the Indian Wells final, New Zealand led SailGP in Los Angeles, and the Brooklyn Nets' Cam Thomas suffered a season-ending injury. IOC's Thomas Bach discussed a Russian fake news campaign affecting the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Shohei Ohtani made a triumphant return to Japan, hitting a two-run home run as the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Yomiuri Giants 5-1 in Tokyo. The game marks a prelude for the Dodgers, who face the Chicago Cubs in the regular season opener in Japan.

In tennis, Jack Draper is ready to battle top players after reaching the Indian Wells final. The Briton's consistency shines through as he enters the world's top 10 for the first time. Draper's aim for sustained success remains high, after a breakthrough 2025 and titles in Stuttgart and Vienna.

On the Olympic front, a gender row surrounding the Paris 2024 Games, involving female boxers, was revealed to be a Russian fake news campaign, according to IOC President Thomas Bach. The organization continues to combat such misinformation efforts before and after the games.

(With inputs from agencies.)