Former NBA player Glen ‘Big Baby’ Davis sentenced to 40 months for defrauding league insurance plan

More than 20 people were convicted in the case, many of them onetime NBA players who submitted fictitious dental and medical claims. NEW YORK — Former Boston Celtics player Glen “Big Baby” Davis was sentenced Thursday to 40 months in a federal prison for his participation in a scheme New York prosecutors said defrauded an … Read more

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

“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