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Lin Yu-ting Cleared; Clase and Ortiz Face Leave; Thunder Skip Visit
Olympic boxer Lin Yu-ting has been cleared to compete internationally after a sex-eligibility review. Meanwhile, Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz are on unpaid leave amidst allegations of pitch manipulation.
Lin Yu-ting, an Olympic boxer, is set to return to international competition following clearance by World Boxing after a sex-eligibility review. This allows her participation in the Asian Boxing Championships in Mongolia. In baseball, Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz face unpaid leave. The decision by MLB and its Players Association follows allegations of manipulating pitches for gamblers. Elsewhere, the Oklahoma City Thunder will not visit the White House, citing a 'timing issue' during their Washington trip. The NBA, NHL, WNBA, and NCAA have recently marked various sporting milestones and achievements.
Key Facts
- Lin Yu-ting was cleared by World Boxing after a sex-eligibility review.
- Lin Yu-ting will compete in the Asian Boxing Championships in Mongolia.
- Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz are on unpaid leave from the Cleveland Guardians.
- Clase and Ortiz are accused of manipulating pitches for gamblers.
- MLB and its Players Association jointly decided on the leave.
- The Oklahoma City Thunder cancelled a planned White House visit.
- The Thunder cited a 'timing issue' during their Washington trip.
- Achievements were recognized across NBA, NHL, WNBA, and NCAA competitions.
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- Devdiscourse — Sports Highlights: Lin Yu-ting Cleared and Basketball Milestones | Sports-Games