Ohtani's '50-50' baseball sells for record £3.39m

The baseball struck by Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani during his 50th home run of the Major League Baseball season has been auctioned for a record-breaking £3.39 million ($4.4 million).

On September 19, the 30-year-old Japanese player made history by becoming the first in baseball to achieve 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in one season during a game against the Miami Marlins.

The £3.39 million bid from an anonymous buyer marks the highest price ever paid for a sports ball at auction.