Mookie Betts buys bowling franchise in World Bowling League

Mookie Betts, a star player for the Los Angeles Dodgers, has bought a team in the newly formed World Bowling League. This news was announced by League Sports Co. on Tuesday. The financial details of the purchase have not been made public. Betts is joining forces with his business partner Cam Lewis to create a team called Team OMG. Betts, who is an eight-time All-Star and three-time World Series champion, has a passion for bowling. He grew up in Tennessee bowling competitively and still enjoys the sport. In fact, he achieved a perfect game of 300 the morning after his 30th birthday party in 2022. The World Bowling League is still finalizing its team lineup. It is expected to have franchises around the globe, including locations in Dubai. When the league was first announced in 2023, organizers mentioned there would be 12 to 15 events each year across the United States, Europe, and Asia. The WBL plans to feature between eight and 12 teams in its first year, each including at least two women to ensure gender balance. This announcement coincided with the Dodgers playing their season opener against the Chicago Cubs in Tokyo. Betts, however, will not be playing in the two-game series due to health issues that have caused him to lose 15 pounds.