The Wembanyama sports memorabilia market is red-hot as the Spurs star ascends to the NBA’s elite

We stopped by San Antonio’s Sports Cards Plus to check out all the Victor Wembanyama memorabilia in their collection. SAN ANTONIO — “We have something for everyone,” said Sports Cards Plus’ Charlie DiPietro.  I’ll tell you this much: They have a new customer in me. I’m like a kid in the candy store now every … Read more

San Antonio sports memorabilia shop thriving on Wembanyama frenzy

We stopped by San Antonio’s Sports Cards Plus to check out all the Victor Wembanyama memorabilia in their collection. SAN ANTONIO — “We have something for everyone,” said Sports Cards Plus’ Charlie DiPietro.  I’ll tell you this much: They have a new customer in me. I’m like a kid in the candy store now every … Read more

Skating icon and Olympic trailblazer Richard ‘Dick’ Button dies at 95

Button won two Olympic gold medals and was the most accomplished men’s figure skater in history. NEW YORK — Dick Button was more than the most accomplished men’s figure skater in history. He was one of his sport’s great innovators and promoters, the man responsible not only for inventing the flying camel spin but describing … Read more

NFL says it will look into allegations by massage therapists about Justin Tucker’s behavior

The Baltimore Banner newspaper said it spoke to six massage therapists who recounted firsthand experiences with Tucker from 2012 to 2016. BALTIMORE — The NFL will look into allegations that Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker behaved inappropriately toward massage therapists at four spas and wellness centers in the Baltimore area, a league spokesman said. The … Read more

Wembanyama heading to first NBA All-Star Game, tabbed for Western Conference reserves

The star Spurs center becomes the first San Antonio player since Dejounte Murray in 2021-2022 to make the All-Star squad. SAN ANTONIO — Ascendant NBA superstar Victor Wembanyama is heading to next month’s All-Star Game for the first time, having been selected to the Western Conference reserves pool after missing out on a chance to … Read more

Arkansas MMA fighter Bryce Mitchell calls Hitler a ‘good guy’ and denies Holocaust

In the first episode of his new podcast, Bryce Mitchell praised Adolf Hitler and denied the existence of the Holocaust. Dana White said he won’t be punished. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — In the first episode of his new podcast, UFC fighter and Arkansas native Bryce Mitchell praised Adolf Hitler and denied that the Holocaust happened. … Read more