As a sports enthusiast, I've always been curious about the origins of various sports and where they were first played. After doing some research, I discovered that basketball was invented in the United States, soccer (or football) traces back to England, and table tennis, also known as ping pong, originated in Victorian England. Moreover, the modern version of badminton comes from India, while sumo wrestling has a long history in Japan. It's truly fascinating to see how sports have evolved and spread across the globe, bringing people together through the spirit of competition and camaraderie.
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Shohei Ohtani is a two-way baseball player for the Los Angeles Angels who is set to become a free agent in the fall of 2021. He is currently under contract with the Angels until then, and cannot be signed by another team until that point. However, teams can negotiate with Ohtani's representatives prior to the free-agency period, as teams are allowed to negotiate with players who have three or more years of MLB service. Ohtani is expected to be one of the most sought-after free agents next year, and could potentially receive a large contract from a team looking to sign him.