Commissioner orders full investigation into gambling scandal

Nippon Professional Baseball commissioner Katsuhiko Kumazaki meets with reporters in Tokyo on March 9, 2016, following reports that a fourth Yomiuri Giants player was found to have bet on baseball. Kumazaki said it is a matter of great regret and that he has ordered the Central League club to conduct a thorough investigation of the issue. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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