Ippei Mizuhara, ex-interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani, will plead guilty in betting case

The plea agreement says Mizuhara will be required to pay Ohtani restitution that could total nearly $17 million, as well as more than $1 million to the IRS. LOS ANGELES — The former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani has agreed to plead guilty to bank and tax fraud in a sports betting case … Read more

Paralympian loses medals and equipment in Brazilian floods but is improvising to qualify for Paris

His home is submerged beneath floodwater, and all his belongings are in his car as he tries to qualify for the Paralympics in two major events. PORTO ALEGRE, RS — Vanderson Chaves has faced many challenges in more than a decade as a Paralympic fencer, but none as fearsome as the massive floods in Brazil’s … Read more

Enter the Spurs multiverse: Who goes No.1 in an NBA Draft – Duncan, Robinson, or Wembanyama? | Locked On Spurs

Enter an alternate Spurs timeline where the top three NBA prospects are Duncan, Robinson, and Wembanyama. Who would you pick No. 1? SAN ANTONIO — On this episode of Locked On Spurs, host Jeff Garcia reviews some San Antonio Spurs news. Also, we enter the Spurs multiverse with AP Sports writer Raul Dominguez and ask … Read more

“Whatamess:” Mavs fans react to Whataburger’s alleged playoff disloyalty

Whataburger’s official account posted about their dilemma, and Texas fans did not take kindly. DALLAS — As the Dallas Mavericks prepare take on the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 2 of second round playoffs Thursday, most Texans are clear on their allegiance. Texas-based fast food chain Whataburger however appears to be somewhat conflicted. The company … Read more

Spurs fans pile on Whataburger for supporting the Thunder, Holmgren; Whataburger responds

Silver and Black fans feel Whataburger slighted Wembanyama and the Spurs. SAN ANTONIO — There’s another battle right now outside of the NBA playoffs: San Antonio Spurs fans versus Whataburger. Yes, you read that right. Spurs fans have been dogpiling Whataburger on X (formerly Twitter) over a post the Texas-based burger company shared showing their … Read more

Spurs’ Sochan reveals massive back tattoo honoring the women in his life

SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Spurs‘ Jeremy Sochan recently completed a massive back tattoo, revealing its touching meaning. Inspired by a painting of a woman giving birth, Sochan wanted to honor the women in his life who have supported him, from his mom, grandmothers, and aunts. Sochan spoke with “InkedNBA” about his latest body art … Read more