SPORTS

Nike shows off Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama’s out-of-this-world sneaker concept, including his statue

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SAN ANTONIO — Paris, France, hosted the “Air Immersion Space” exposition, and Nike jumped on the chance to reveal an incredible new sneaker prototype for San Antonio Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama. And just like Wemby, it is out of this world. A.I. designed the “A.I.R.” concept sneaker, which has never been seen before from a sneaker. … Read more

No inflation here: Affordable Masters’ menu still includes $1.50 pimento cheese sandwiches

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AUGUSTA, Ga. — Jordan Janes knew when he arrived at the Masters for the first time a pimento cheese sandwich was a must-have. He wanted to soak in the Augusta National experience, and that has long included the iconic staple on the affordable Masters menu. And no, Janes was not worrying about the 556 calories … Read more

Adam Silver says gambling probe of Toronto’s Jontay Porter could lead to banishment from league

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Jontay Porter has not played since the NBA said it was looking into betting patterns surrounding his on-court performance. NEW YORK — Toronto’s Jontay Porter could face expulsion from the league if the gambling-related accusations against him are found to be true, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Wednesday. Silver, speaking after a two-day meeting of the … Read more

Feds say Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter stole $16 million

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Federal authorities say Ippei Mizuhara stole millions of dollars from Ohtani’s bank accounts to pay for his own sports betting. LOS ANGELES — The former longtime interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is being charged with federal bank fraud for crimes involving gambling debts and theft of millions of dollars from the Japanese … Read more